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    The Beginning 1

    Bette found Tina to be a refreshing change to the women – friend or lover – that normally occupied space in her world. She was well learned, highly intelligent and surprisingly funny, with a sharp wit that emerged unexpectedly.

    Tina didn’t know what to think about Bette. She was gorgeous, that much was obvious, and she garnered appreciative looks and glances wherever she went. Bette was beautiful but didn’t seem to realize it, her focus completely on Tina the entire time. Their conversation flowed so easily that the walk passed quickly and soon they found themselves miles down the beach with the sun setting.

    “There’s a little beach side bar up there, see it… with the pirate flag? We could get a drink and then a cab back to our cars if you have time…” Tina pointed, leaning into Bette so that she could see where she was gesturing to.

    She again noticed how good Bette smelled.

    “Perfect. I would love that…” And Bette realized this was true. She wasn’t ready for the day to be over.

    Both felt the connection keenly. For Tina, there was something soft about Bette, a gentleness of spirit that was in conflict with the powerful businesswoman she embodied the other night at the art show. She drew Tina in, and they seemed to share the same values. She was captivating.

    However, there was a mask in place during lunch, but it slowly lowered the longer they spend time together. Bette’s words and actions giving clues to the real person behind the image. And it was that essence of the brunette that Tina found so compelling.

    For Bette, Tina was like a breath of fresh air. She was attentive, listening like she was absorbing Bette’s words and giving thoughtful, intelligent replies. There was no need for Bette to bluster or force the conversation, it ebbed and flowed naturally as they went from one topic to another with ease.

    She felt the usual defenses slipping, the wall she put up when meeting someone new, a woman in particular, coming down brick by brick. There was something about Tina that made Bette feel like she could be anything she wanted. And she wanted to be herself.

    “I didn’t realize how late it is, I am sorry to say I have an event tonight that I need to get to…” Bette said, motioning to the waiter for the check.

    “Oh! I hope I haven’t made you late…”

    “Not at all… it’s an open house at a very tiny studio that just opened for adults with disabilities. I promised I would stop by, the owner is a friend of mine. We may collaborate in the future to bring more awareness to her business…”

    “That sounds really interesting”

    “I would invite you but it’s invite only tonight, then open to the public tomorrow”

    Tina assured her that she needed an early night and was planning on a short run tomorrow after the longer run today. By the time they were standing by their cars saying goodbye they arranged to meet up again on Sunday so Bette could run with her.

    And by the time Tina walked into her office Monday morning, she had spent almost the entire weekend with her new friend Bette Porter.

    Comments

    1. Awesome start!!!

      So the answer to your question about any interest in a Tibette beginning is a definite YES!

      Like the immediate attraction they have for one another & Tina will realize soon what that’s all about.

      Very sweet – thanks for the ride down memory lane.

      Fast forward 24 years & have Tina & Bette read this & remember how they feel in love. Or better yet, let’s send it to the Gen Q writers for inspiration!!!!

      Thanks so much & looking forward to more.

      • Thank you Collins. Wouldnt the show be so much better if the writers listened to the story tellers on this site? I mean, no comparison. The ratings would go through the roof!

    2. I love this story of the beginning of Tina and Bette. How could we resist? Please continue on…and no, I could never get tired of reading another story no matter what time line or story arc anyone chooses. Since this part of TLW was very brief and left us only with a couple of scenes, there is much left that are left to our imaginations. And who doesn’t like the beginning of a true romance.

      Thanks for this.. hope its the beginning of more….

      • I love the beginning of romances. The how did you meet stories. And you are right, the show did leave alot up to our imagination. What happened after the kiss? How did Tina end things with Eric? Glad you are along for the ride.

    3. Great start!

      Ye, please a new starter story for TiBette is always welcome. No show start to blur the Story and the chance to take us to the start go The L Word before the relationship was messed up! Also we can forget about Gen. Q!

      So, to answer your question, yes please, loved these two, more please but don’t forget your other story :-)

      Stay safe
      SG

    4. Please please continue with this story!!!

      It is a great beginning and i love Tibette stories, as long as they have a happy ending of course ????

      Thank you for a new story in BK style!

    5. Love to read any happy TiBette story. Any time. Would love to read about them starting out and maybe avoiding the drama that befell them in the series. You can right that wrong.

    6. BK, “interested in” would be the understatement of the month! I always like a good T + B beginnigs story. And this one has a lot of potential to be very entertaining.

      I like the direction you seem to go with it. Very interesting to see where Bette is at this stage of her life. Her distaste of the club scene, not wanting to keep up with her image as a player. I’m curious to see whether you work with Bette wanting change in life and starting a new phase in life. More responsible and adult maybe.

      I also like that you didn’t use the very common picture of T + B falling in love at once, head over heels, right at the opening at the gallery. At least you didn’t in the first chapter ;-) They like each other and subconsciously there might be a lot of attraction already. But it’s great to see both of them react to meeting someone new and interesting. Someone who you like to get to know, spend time with, have fun and maybe develop a new and lasting friendship with.

      Though it seems it could be more for Tina already. But also you put her in a stage where she obviously only needs the right moment to end it with Eric. Not because she falls in love with someone else but because she’s annoyed with him and no longer feels the desire to be with him.
      Her attraction to a woman makes her situation complex but with potential for some soul searching, spontaneity and maybe some backpedaling.

      Thanks for introducing Holly to us. I love her already. Seems like she is a friend that Tina will need.

      So, yes, yes please continue with “The Beginging”. I’m getting comfortable in my seat and wait for the next part :-)
      Thanks for sharing!

      kp

      • Thanks KP
        I didn’t want to rewrite the scene where Tina goes and picks up the earring… we all know how that played out. I was more drawn to what happened after. I do think Bette wants to be more responsible, to own her decisions and change her path. You are exactly correct, there will be no lightening hits when their hands meet kind of moments, Tina will notice the differences of course as they get closer but I am not a big believer in love at first sight. I am too jaded for that, I guess. Glad you are along for the ride!

    7. This is just a great story. I was never a player but I stopped the club scene at 24 so I can relate to Bette. For Bette, it’ll be hard to shed the reputation. I identify with Tina and so annoyed by boyfriends who were needy and whiny.

      It appears Bette has matured emotionally perhaps later than her chronological age. Tina appears to leap at opportunity. The way it goes always bumping into something when you least expected or look for.

      More. More. More. Dare I ask longer chapters, please.

      • Deanna so glad you are reading. I was never a player either, I would totally fall in the shy Tina camp. As well as the annoying needy and whiny boyfriends. Can not. Thank you for commenting.!

    8. BK,
      Start of a new month agrees with launch of a fresh Tibette tale! Love the intro of Holly. Gosh she has Tina’s number . . . all I’ve heard this morning is Bette, Bette, Bette . . . Holly playfully accusing Tina of having certain “looks” on her face and Tina tryna wave off Holly’s words.

      Iike the purity of relationships wth foundation built in friendship. Really looking 4ward to how you’ll sculpt a masterpiece!!

      • DT, I always enjoy your comments and your love of the characters and their dialogue. Holly is a force to be reckoned with, don’t we all need a friend that can tell us like it is!! Thanks

    9. Ah, I love Tibette origin stories! Can never decide if attraction is more interesting than consummation with those two? We need both, for sure. “A cage of her own making” is beautiful phrasing, BK. Thank you for this lovely beginning x

    10. Ah, dearest author !
      Taking a break before slowly savouring your last posted chapter of Remember Who You Are, just to differ finishing it, I just began this new story of yours with true delight : not only because I know I will always love anything and everything you’d write, for I feel so deeply connected to your way to see and feel things, but also because, yes, I always had a weakness for B&T beginnings.

      And this beginning of The Beginning is already a real joy !
      With just few phrases, you encapsulated everything that makes our beloved two perfect for each other like two pieces of puzzles coming together forever :

      “For Tina, there was something soft about Bette, a gentleness of spirit that was in conflict with the powerful businesswoman she embodied the other night at the art show. (,,,) there was a mask in place during lunch, but it slowly lowered the longer they spend time together. Bette’s words and actions giving clues to the real person behind the image. And it was that essence of the brunette that Tina found so compelling.
      For Bette, Tina was like a breath of fresh air. (,,,) She felt the usual defenses slipping, the wall she put up when meeting someone new, a woman in particular, coming down brick by brick. There was something about Tina that made Bette feel like she could be anything she wanted. And she wanted to be herself.”

      To let the other one see our real personality : such a gift.
      To find someone who is amazingly able to reveal your real emotions : such a miracle.

      And for me, as your faithful and more than ever delighted and happy reader : such a joy…
      … and it’s just the beginning of this Beginning ! What could I ask more ? It’s just perfect !
      You did it – once more.
      Thank you, really, from the deepest of my heart – for everything.
      Ariane

    11. This could never be a tired story I love seeing everyone take but I also feel like their beginning isn’t told enough. But I could honestly get lost in your writing forever you’re truly amazing your fics should be published I honestly can’t wait to continue reading but I also can’t wait for more future fics I just finished remember who you are and I never wanted it to end your writing truly is out of this world thank you for your creative mind

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