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The Fast and Fevered Fall – Chapter Two
They were mostly silent on the way back to Eric’s apartment. Eric thinking about the purchases that he had made, Tina thinking about Bette and the affect that she had on her. Tina reached up to touch the lobe of her ear. The earring was missing and she wondered how long it would take Bette to notice that it was still at the gallery. When they got out of the car Tina made to walk straight to hers for the drive home but Eric caught her arm before she could get close.
“You’re leaving so soon?” he pouted.
“Like I said, I’ve a busy day tomorrow.”
“Not even a goodnight kiss?”
“Yes, I’m sorry. I’m just tired that’s all.”
Eric pulled Tina close to kiss her. Tina suddenly remember how good it was to be in his arms, the strong arms that held her when she was down, or upset, or under pressure at work. Thoughts of Bette momentarily forgotten. When Eric released her Tina gave him a warm smile and a promise to call him tomorrow. Tonight Eric would have to be satisfied with that while Tina sorted out where her head was at, and more importantly her heart.
The drive home was quick on the empty, late night roads of LA. Tina loved driving at night. It beat the gridlock of the daytime traffic and with the radio turned up loud she sang along to the songs that she knew. For that period of time she put everything to one side and just concentrated on the open road.
Soon she was at the front door of her apartment. She could hear the answer machine beeping through the door and hoped that it was the person who’s voice she wanted to hear. As she entered the apartment she decided to leave the answer phone for the comfort of getting out of her dress and into some old jeans. Even though she had told Eric she was tired her mind was racing far too much for her to be able to sleep. Maybe she would put on an old movie and that would lull her into a sense of slumber.
She walked to the answer phone and hesitated before she pressed play. Her heart gave a tiny jump as she heard the voice coming through the speaker. It was Bette telling her how she had found an earring. The earring that she had already rescued once that evening and that if Tina would like to come and collect it now she would still be at the gallery for another hour, if not then maybe she would see her tomorrow. Tina’s heart overwhelmed her mind as she picked up her bag and headed back to the car. There was nothing that was going to keep her from being alone with Bette Porter.
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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.