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The Fast and Fevered Fall – Chapter Twenty Six
Tina pulled the pillow towards her, she hadn’t even opened her eyes yet she knew where she was, and that if she reached out her hand and brought the pillow close to her she would be able to smell Bette. In fact, the smell of Bette surrounded her in this bed. Her head was pounding, as it always did after she had drank too much the night before, but this was different. There was an pain in her stomach, a raw feeling in the back of her throat, and worst of all an ache in her heart.
She cuddled the pillow to her and took a deep breath in. Images of the last time she had done this entered her mind. The day that she had seen the picture of Candace and Bette on her laptop. She remembered crying that day and if she didn’t try very hard she was going to cry now. She place the pillow back onto what she presumed was still the side of the bed that Bette slept on and rolled onto her back. She thought back to the previous night, about how loving and kind Bette had been to her. How Bette had held her on the bathroom floor while she cried, and how they had watched Angelica sleeping, together. For the briefest moment they were the family that she always thought that they would be.
Tina listened hard for any movement inside the house. Not hearing anything she looked at the clock. 9:00am, what did that mean? Angelica must have left for school and Bette had probably gone onto work. Tina wondered whether she was in the house alone, and presumed that she must be. She tried to sit up but when she felt a sharp stabbing pain shoot through her head she laid back on the pillow. Closing her eyes again she tried to think about where she where she was going to go. Henry’s wasn’t an option, and staying here would only tear her apart.
She turned over and grabbed Bette’s pillow back. She laid in her side, the pillow close to her body. The last thing she remembered was Bette telling her that she would stay until she fell asleep. Bette must have kept her promise because she didn’t remember Bette leaving the room. Tina knew that she should get up and organise where she was going to stay, at least until she had fully moved out of Henry’s house. She moved so that she was sat on the edge of the bed, her head leant forward, hoping to control the pain. As she stood she felt a little dizzy and stumbled forward. It was then that she felt herself being caught in someone’s arms.
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gosh i feel all mushy……i love this fic……i just wish this could be Bette and Tina on the show!!!
you write sad so well – I am always moved by your mature and caring Bette.
That was sad but can’t wait to see the happy ending!!!!!!!!!!
That was really sad. But Bette was right, they weren’t in a place where they could have even attempted to get back together. It’s just a shame that it took Tina so long to start getting herself together. Once again, good chapter, citygirl.
I read the first line and was like, “WHOAAAAAAAAAA!” Then realized it was a flashback and was like, “Damn!”
So bittersweet and addictive…
this is flashback i hope and your comment about happy ending scared me a little…i’m gonna resort to begging: please, please give us happy tibette ending
I have to remember the flashbacks…lol…I love them but I get caught up and I’m like they are talking …yeah…then I realize she still left for 2 years…sigh. Why are you toying with our emotions…not telling you how to write but please have a happy ending in there somewhere. They belong together as a family. They love each other.
So why did Tina take the wrong turn at this point when Bette admitted that she’d never love another like she had Tina and did not rule out a future together for them? This story is enough to drive me to drink.
That just rips at my heart…tks for posting
Hey Citygirl! I’m loving this story. You do a fantastic job of blending the memories with the present. Although i admit it usually takes me a moment to realize which is which LOL. And you’re right if it was anyone but you..i would think…happy ending…but that’s ok…you always do a great job. Can’t wait for more. OH by the way..is this the fic you were telling me about at the convention?
That was a great update City. A sad chapter. Thanks! I know you would give a happy ending for us B&T fans! :) So then tomorrow it is! the 7th!
Another Great Chapter. Bette was right to tell Tina it was not the right time for them. But maybe soon one can hope. Thanks PPS
Wow! That was such a strong chapter. Thanks!
… god, the heartache of this story… It’s so painful but still I want more. Damn, what’s that all about?! LOL…
This is a love to hate story for me, its so sad…BUT I am hanging out for a happy ending!!!!
great as usual. thanks for the update and looking forward to reading more soon.
That was a sad and also a happy chapter. Tina knows that she is wrong or was, Bette is just the sweet lovealbe Bette with Tina thanks
As always great chappy!PPS
Wow, you draw me in every time. You know it’s bad when Bette is too worried to be pissed off at how self destructive Tina is being and it only got worse for Tina. Love the back and forth, keeping us on the edge of our seats waiting for more.
CityGal, That was tragic as both Bette and Tina realized what their stupidity and self-denial had cost them and those they profess to love. Hopefully this act will be cathartic and let them begin again. Brilliant emotional writing. Thank you for this moving and magnificent melodrama. Your Loyal Fan.
Happy or sad…we will read. I am, of course, pulling for the happy version.