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The Fast and Fevered Fall – Chapter Twenty Eight
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Bette sat silently on the couch, running her thumb over scar on Tina’s hand. Her mind was racing with everything that Tina had told her. In the back of her mind she knew that things had been bad for Tina but had always comforted herself with the idea that Tina wouldn’t do anything drastic because they had Angelica. Now she realised how wrong she had been.
“So what changed? What made you come back?”
“I don’t think that this is going to be easy for you to hear so I’m trusting that you won’t get angry.”
“I won’t. I promise.” said Bette, encouraging Tina to open up to her.
“I was drinking more and more, staying out late at a bar most nights. There was a bartender there, I spoke to her on the first night that I went there and over the months she always tried to get me to talk but I never did until one night. I was so drunk and I told pieces of what had happened to us, and then I took her home and slept with her. The next day Helena called me to ask why I wasn’t at work. That was when I knew that I had to come home.”
“You slept with another woman?” asked Bette, knowing that wasn’t the point of the story but that was all she could focus on.
“Yes. I’m sorry Bette.”
“It’s OK. There’s nothing that you can tell me that’s going to scare me away, not this time.”
“Do you really mean that?” asked Tina, amazed by Bette’s calmness.
“Yeah I really mean it, and to prove it, I bought something for you.”
Bette got up from the couch and moved around to open the top draw of her desk. Tina stood up, intrigued as to what Bette was going to give her. She watched as Bette brought out a small black box. Bette came around, back to Tina’s side of the desk. She offered the box to Tina. Tina took it from Bette and opened it, tears forming in her eyes at what she found inside.
“Earrings.” said Tina, letting a stray tear fall.
“Yes, and you know, I had this whole speech prepared about how they’re supposed to signify us starting over, but instead I thought that I would just do this.”
Bette came closer to Tina, leaning in, placing the most gentle kiss on Tina’s lips. Bette made to pull away but Tina moved quicker than she did, placing her hand at the back of Bette’s neck to prolong the contact just that tiny bit longer. When they both pulled back they stared into each other’s eyes. Bette started to say something but Tina put her finger to her lips, just wanting to revel in the silence that this moment was bringing her after the noise of her loneliness.
“Do you like them?” asked Bette, shyly.
“I love them. They’re stunning. Thank you so much.” replied Tina, wiping away her tears.
“Don’t cry T. There’s so much ahead of us, we just need to take it one day at a time.”
“I don’t know what all of this means, or where we’re going with it but I know that for the first time, since I can’t remember when, I can actually feel some peace.”
“Let’s not think about the future for the moment. Just come and sit with me here.” said Bette, walking back to the couch.
Tina followed Bette and when she sat down she found herself in Bette’s arms. Her strong arm wrapped around Tina’s shoulder, protecting her from the world. Tina closed her eyes and snuggled in closer to Bette, she didn’t care that there was an exhibition opening happening a few yards from where she was. All she knew that after years of stumbling in the darkness she was back where she was supposed to be, in the arms of the woman that she loved like no other.
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That was like… I’m speechless. I really didn’t expect that to happen so soon, for them to try starting again. That was so tenderly done, and really so well-written… I’m just like, really pleased, sitting here with this little goofy smile on my face. So yeah, I’ll shut up now and just wrap up by saying that was a great chapter, citygirl.
So well written and so sensitive to the subject. Bette is right: one day at a time. Sometimes one minute at a time. Thanks this story–it’s a tough subject to write about. Lin
You could end it there and I’d be happy, knowing that they were going to try, really try….now pls don’t burst my bubble and throw something different at me…..Please!!!
Absolutely Stunning! I totally loved it! Do you read stories sometimes and wish you had written a certain sentence from it – I do and I did – “Just wanting to revel in the silence that this moment was bringing her after the noise of her loneliness…”
This was so nice. You write so well, thank you.
Incredible – not just this chapter but the way you wove everything together.
Back in the present, Tina taking responsibility, hope for the future… I like it. : )
nicely done!
I so agree with Jobadge. That was the one sentence that leapt from the page and made me say “damn, that was good”. I did wish I had written it but then again I’d have to write a story. And I don’t see that happening anytime soon. So I’ll just plagiarize. ;-)Keep’em coming. It’s wonderful.
I definitely wasn’t expecting that. Now I feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
So nice the way you’ve woven past and present together to bring us to this point and some hope for the future after dredging us through a cesspool of a past. Well that, may be a bit harsh towards the bartender, she seemed OK, but you know what I mean. So are we just going forward from here?
Great chapter! Thanks!
citygirl..you continue to amaze me. Your writing can just pull me in and make me feel so many different emotions. I hope this story continues this way.
Great chapter, cg. Excellently written.
That was perfect in every way…thank you.
wow! that was so sweet! great dialogue. I love when Bette takes control, but is so tender at the same time….pps.
GOSH, I FEEL ALL WARM AND GIDDY…..LOL…..AMAZING STORY, I CANNOT WAIT TILL THE NEXT UPDATE….
As always, this and the previous chapter has been marvolous. I thought this was the story we talked about. I eagerly await more from you. You always seem to leave me on the edge of my seat! Good job.
Thanks for posting City…Bette has such a beautiful heart. She is showing Tina that she is there for her…that even though this is technically her night…she is there for her woman. You captured this so well. I am sure they are still gonna take it slow…but at least they know they are both going slow in the right direction.
wow this is some really amazing writing thanks!!
Your writing really allows the readers to feel the emotions the characters are feeling. You have great talent. Can’t wait for more.
IM STUNN! this was !!! im speechless.. om glad tina telling bette about the things going on and bette listeing and putting her family 1st.p.p.s. great job
Damn awesome, that was beautiful and love it. This is what we waiting for and happy that they are back together again and can’t wait to see more. Post soon please, thanks!
CityGirl, That was brilliant. I loved the attitude of all the gals in their desire to protect Bette and Tina while trying to softly push them together again. Helena was a star; supporting Tina yst pushing her towards recovery. Kit just said it like it is and gave Tina some much needed advice as how Bette was reacting to this recent reunion. Finally Bette demonstrated how much she had changed her priorities and was now just there for Tina even though other previously mire pressing engagements were occurring stimultaneously in the gallery. Bette’s gift was the perfect final note is wiping the slate clean and also looking towards writing a future together. Adorable and hopeful. Thank you for putting a smile on my face for the rest of the day. Now if only Season 4 could do the same. Yes, I do live in hope. Much gratitude for this delightful and inspirational story. You are a talented and skilled writer. Your Loyal Fan.
Holy fricken crap, that was amazing!I truly believe that was the best chappy yet.I pretty much had tears of joy!You could feel their emotions.Well done City. I guess I needed to be patient, cause things are definatly moving foreward! PPS
Thank you very much for bringing us this beautiful chapter. This is all I want to see in S4. :'(
I did a finger dance, its so late didnt want to wake up everyone. They would think an earthquake. thanks so much that was pretty awesome.
beautiful chapter, will my wishes come true finally? :)
the earring!!!! a great beginning to anew era.
wow! .. that was just wow!