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The Beginning 2
“So… ok, here goes nothing. We were struggling in bed too. Can I ask you something?” she waited until Bette nodded. “Have you ever been with a man?”
“Unfortunately. Yes. Once. That was all I needed to know about that…”
They were sitting close to each other, shoulder to shoulder, their legs bent and their arms crossed over their knees. Tina put her chin on her arm, looking at Bette as she continued. Anyone walking by would have seen two beautiful women, long time friends by the looks of it, having a deep conversation, their heads close.
“I’ve never been with a woman. Eric was always… eager shall I say? That started to annoy me too. Forever in a hurry. And he would take up the whole bed afterwards, not to cuddle… he just liked sleeping sideways. Anyway, I started faking it, to move it along. God, I sound like such a bitch. I told Holly it was like he was checking boxes, you know? Even in the bedroom… kiss her, touch her boobs once, see if she’s ready then boom.”
“Tee, that sounds fucking terrible… I can assure you, that is not how it’s supposed to be…” Bette said, making a gagging face that made Tina smile. She paused, considering what Bette just said but then deciding not to ask more about it.
“So, I went and got this red teddy…” Bette raised both eyebrows, not sure that was an image she would get out of her head anytime soon.
Fuck.
“It felt… forced, because it wasn’t like we were in a good place and here I was trying too hard and later it all added to the boxes again, you know? He was… pleased, very if you know what I mean. And he, again… rushed things. But I wanted it… slower. To take our time… I kept saying to him, take your time… let’s kiss for a while, but he wasn’t hearing me… I don’t know, maybe that was too much to ask.”
“Asking for what you want or need is never too much. That is an integral part of an intimate relationship in my mind.” Bette said softly, one hand moving some hair out of Tina’s eyes to tuck it behind her ear. Tina blinked, Bette was so gentle, her fingers delicate on her forehead, lingering.
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SassyGran says
Very nice, thank you, a good end to what has not been a great day.
Glad you decided to write this story,
Stay safe,
SG
Martha3128 says
I like this story very much. I like that Bette and Tina are easing into a friendship and a relationship. I like that Bette is being affectionate without being sexual. That is important in a budding relationship. I like that Tina is trusting Bette by tell her about her intimate details of her evening with Eric.
I like that Tina has broken up with Eric. I am sorry that she is so upset about it. He hardly worth the tears. I would be damn angry, but I would not regret a word that was said to him. Tina pegged Eric correctly – he was simply checking the box. That simply does not bode well for any relationship.
Thank you for this wonderful story. Look forward to more.
wkm says
Another awesome chapter. Really like your writing style. Thanks for the update
DumplinT says
WKM,
Did you like on page8 how BK said Bette was like a “whirlwind” from the moment she hit the threshold of Billie’s restaurant, and how “apologies rushed from her mouth” . . . I immediately stopped ad re-read that scene.
What a marvelous visual portrait!! This adventure is gon be hilarious and delicious.
Collins says
Interesting chapter & I like how you are having their relationship unfold.
Eric is definitely not worth Tina’s tears. What an ass!!!!!!! Single minded jerk. Would certainly like to check some of his boxes – jerk (check), arrogant(check), self centered(check), etc!!!!!!!
Bette’s falling for Tina big time. Tina just doesn’t know it yet that she’s falling for Bette too.
Thanks for your great story.
BK says
Collins
Checking Eric’s boxes, hahah! I’m dead. Thanks for that. I would add egotistical pig (check). Why can’t I write a NICE Eric? Just doesn’t seem to fit.
Thanks
OneStorm1 says
Very nice character I love how the friendship is blossoming. Post soon :)
DumplinT says
Gosh I’m lovin the fresh cool vibe of this sweet story! Holly &Alice are gr8 for our girls. Wonder how much grief ol Hol gonna give Tina when Tina tells her that Eric is out of the picture? Does E work with Tina in this story?? Because if he does . . .
Anywho, bless you BK for making sure to have more than 4 or 5 pages in the post. It was nice to settle in a see how Bette & Tina’s friendship is developing. I chuckle to myself bc I think Tina (to her own surprise) is going t be the one making the 1st move toward more intimacy with Bette. HeHeHe!
kiwipit says
Dito on Tina making the first move!
BK says
Love it! I mean, how could she resist?
Zhenya says
Enjoying the story and slow burn relationship between Tibette!
Waiting for the next!
Bibi28 says
It is a really great story!
Nice to see the how their relationship develop, for now it is only friendship, but that is a very good step to grow to something more.
Eric, glad Tina broke it off, he is a self centered asshole and arrogant.
Looking forward to the next chapter!
Lauren25 says
I love this version of their beginning. Exciting to see how you’ll ease them closer and closer together.
Please post soon. I can’t wait.
kiwipit says
BK, thanks for the second chapter. I already like the story.
The scene with buying running shoes is hilarious. I can totally see Tina hovering around Bette, adjusting the shoes, fitting the laces, asking her to walk around. The sales person either being stunned to silence or conversing animatedly with Tina over the best qualitiy and fit for running shoes for Bette. Oh and Bette’s expression when she tried on the socks! Great detail.
Lovely how they not so slowly grow closer and more fond of each other. Classic behaviour for a new friends who are on very tuned-in to each other. First call in the morning, last call at night, having to act out the immediate and intense connection.
Thanks for ditching Eric early on. But I guess we might hear from him again.
pps
stay safe and healthy
KP
BK says
Thank you KP, the shoe shopping part changed over the course of writing. I kept going back to it, fixing it because it didn’t feel right. Glad you liked it, I did too once I stopped tinkering with it. :))
DumplinT says
yes, the running shoe buy was fab!!! Oh alpha Tina wants to make sure Bette keeps showing up to run and stretch her sweaty bod afterwards! HeHeHe!!!
She tried to gloss over words that rushed out how she wouldn’t mind having to nurse Bette back to health should she injure herself running in those crappy shoes.
Who is she tryna kid??? Tina woud have Bette out of shoes, socks, and sweaty running clothes in world-record time!!!
SuperK says
BK
Loved the running shoe scene. I am an avid runner and it reminded me of the first time my friend took me to be fitted. It was just as funny and the socks too.
Love your approach, it is refreshing and new to an old story.
K
izzie says
Really really like your story, well written, so easy to read, BRAVO !
There is just one little thing that made me gnashing when Bette said :”You shouldn’t have to disappear to be in a relationship” and that’s what she did with Tina years later … but, let’s just enjoy your story which is amazing !
Post soon please.
betteandtina_houseofstirfry says
im fairly new to reading bette and tina fan fic…your voice for bette and tina is certainly my favorite so far! I love this story. please keep this one coming! baby bette and tina is thoroughly fascinating in your hands.
thanks!
BK says
Thank you so much! And welcome :)
Therese_Belivet says
Ah, the gardening is the perfect metaphor for this new relationship between our dearest B&T : seed are sown on a marvelously fertile ground for flowering to follow, slowly but surely – so surely – until a revealing, life-altering harvest !
From a beautiful friendship until a deep shared love – that’s the miracle of heart’s gardening…
My goodness, how such a theme speaks to me – painfully, alas, but, well, luckily your Bette will got a much better harvest than mine.
Take great care of you, dear BK !
A.
Largo says
Catching up on my reading with this story, BK – beautifully written. Really first class. Dialogue is so natural and their connection so believable. Looking forward to the rest of it x