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The Fast and Fevered Fall – Chapter Two
As Eric appeared from the bathroom Tina looked up. They smiled at each other as Eric got closer and closer. Tina could smell the aftershave that Eric always used when he was taking her somewhere special. She took in the aroma as he took her in his arms. She felt his hands on her back, touching the skin, her low cut dress being no barrier. Her hands cradled his face as she moved her lips to his. Lips parted and their tongues touched, so familiar and yet so exhilarating. Maybe Eric really was the man for her. Her mother certainly thought so. In fact she kept telling Tina not to let him get away. How finding love was more important than finding the next rung on the career ladder. Tina always laughed at how old fashioned that seemed but now, right now, being in Eric’s arms, she could see the attraction.
“You look incredible.” said Eric, pulling back slightly to take in the vision before him.
“Thank you and you don’t look so bad yourself.” smiled Tina, slightly blushing at Eric’s compliment.
“I aim to please.”
“Right now, your aim’s true.” laughed Tina, loving the banter between them.
Eric walked back to the dining table and pick up the invitation. Tina watched him run his thumb over the embossed writing, how he smiled at the privilege of being invited to the dinner. She wanted Eric to be happy but couldn’t help the voice in the back of her mind that told her that she wasn’t the one to make that happen. There was just something that wasn’t quite right and she just couldn’t figure out what that was.
“You look deep in thought over there.” said Eric, looking back at Tina.
“Just trying to get work out of my mind.” said Tina, feeling bad about lying but also knowing that this wasn’t the right time to voice her fears.
“Don’t think about work tonight. Let’s just have a good time, meet some interesting people and maybe we can get that Catherine Opie print that we wanted.”
“Sorry, it’s just that I have a lot on at the moment. Hopefully I should be getting a big project the green light in the next few days.”
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I think every other interpretation I’ve read of their beginning had me hating Eric. Honestly, for once it’s kinda nice to just seem him as a nice guy who gets kinda screwed over. So realistic. Need I mention, great as always?
How can you not love the story of the first meeting. Is Tina telling someone the story, or are just visiting the events that brought her to where she is now?
Eric was the complete gentleman in this. This is one of the best geginning I have read. thanks for posting.
I absolutely agree with azmama’s comment. Just when i think that all the B & T beginning stories have been done, along comes this story. Wonderfully written ! PPS.
Oh how Tina’s life changed. Thank you for a wonderful story. I hope that Eric stays a gentleman even when T breaks up with him.
Gotta agree with the others this is one of the best beginnings I’ve read. Can’t wait to read about the journey to the melancholy of Chapter 1. Thanks!
I loved this chapter of how B&T met. What bothers me though is Tina now realizing that she has lost the most important thing in her life and she has hit rock bottom (coming from reading the first chapter)? And is there any chance of Bette and Tina talking out all of their problems and starting over?
keep it up. that was a great beginning. thanks.
I am gonna sit back and simply enjoy this ride….AMAZING!
Ahh love B&Ts beginning and can’t wait to see more!!!!!!!!!
Ooooh and I’m on top! LOL
lol@Jo! Wow. Now I’m REALLY curious about the first chapter and who the bartender is.
Wow, the best earring scene I’ve ever read! You had me liking Eric for a split second! Glad that didn’t last! So are we going to recall everything up to the point of Tina in the bar?? Hope so. Great story mate!
CG…This is so good. The talent and imagination that one can find in this group of fanfic writers never ceases to amaze me. When I think how can another B & T beginning be novel, along comes your story. How delicious!
oh wow, we’re going through flashbacks…so bette is not the bartender…damn LOL i hope this story also has a happy ending for tibette
ok, continue from there…forget the whole bar, tears etc…keep writing from there, pls…Your writing just sucks me in, grabs me and won’t let go…
Nice!I had a momentary brain fart when I thought the bartender was Eric, but then I realized “wait the bartender was a woman”!lol You write so well and Jobadge is right one of the best earring scene! Thanks and Post soon!
Amazing CG. Now I’m really,really,intruiged with this story. I really need to know how Tina got in that state she was in last chapter. Please post as soon as possible.
one of the best B&T beginning scenes that i’ve read. thanks for this!
Wow! Amazing writing!
WOW!!!! Great Chapter!!!
hell I thought how did Eric suddenly get here…duh!!!…Hmmm I don’t know if I can go thru all that pain and loss of the beauty that was B & T again!!!
I agree with what they all said. Your stories are always amazing and this looks to be also. Thanks for takin the time.