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The Fast and Fevered Fall – Chapter Two
Tina looked around, her eyes scanning the room for Eric. When her eyes finally found him she expected something to settle in her. To find comfort in the man that she had been seeing, sleeping with, and she supposed, falling in love with. Instead she found herself measuring him against the feeling that she had when she first laid eyes on Bette.
Her and Eric’s romance had been gradual. They had been introduced by someone that Tina knew who worked on Eric’s office. They had been out together amongst friends a few times before Eric asked her if she wanted to go for a drink. Tina said yes, and kept saying yes and now they were here, at The Bette Porter Gallery as a couple, who everyone thought was made for each other. Everyone except Tina, and now, maybe, she was finding out why.
“Are you coming to sit down?” came a voice from behind her.
“Yeah, I just really like this one.”
“You’ve lost your earring in your hair.” said Bette, reaching up to rescue the earring.
“Thank you.” replied Tina, taking the earring from Bette, the slightest brushing of her fingers against Bette’s making her heart beat a little faster.
Tina quickly looked back at the painting to hide the blush that she knew was beginning to form. As much as Tina wanted to look away she desperately wanted to see how Bette had reacted. She tried to focus on Bette out of the corner of her eye but it was no good, she was going to have to turn around, to face the woman who was currently playing havoc with her emotions.
“Are you OK?” asked Bette, smiling that disarming smile.
“I’m feeling a little light-headed.” admitted Tina.
“Maybe you need to eat something. I had James, my assistant, rearrange the seating arrangements so that you could tell me about what feelings the art provoked in you over dinner.
“That’s very kind of you.”
“It’s my privilege, and it gives Eric a chance to talk some more to Catherine Opie. He really is a big fan of hers.”
“I know, sometimes I think he’s more of a fan of hers than he is of me.”
“Somehow I doubt that.” said Bette over her shoulder as she led the way to the table.
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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.