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The Roommates – 2nd Dimension: Chapter 47
“Good things, I hope.”
“Absolutely.”, replied Damon.
The good-natured banter between the two men eased the tension gripping the back of Bette’s slender neck and she absently sent up a silent exhale, her dark eyes studying her father’s every move.
“Sweetheart, you’re looking well. I trust your studies are going well?”, asked Melvin.
“Yes Daddy. I’m still at the top of my class.”
“Splendid. You are really coming in to your own, Bette.”
The dark-haired woman swallowed thickly and reached for her water glass. “Thanks.”, she mumbled, before bathing her parched throat with the ice-chilled liquid.
Melvin returned his gaze to Damon, his smug smile still in place. “And Mr. Lawrence, Bette tells me you play football for UCLA. It was never my sport, much too brutish for me. I appreciate the more cultured athletic pastimes. I’m an avid golfer.”
Bette’s eyes opened two millimeters wider and her breath caught in her throat.
“Oh *****”, she thought, “Here we go”.
Damon held his own, smiling evenly, despite Melvin’s condescending tone and elitist attitude. Bette had warned him things might get ugly and he was determined to withstand the brunt of any unpleasantness.
“I’m nobody’s punk. I’m a grown ***** man. He can try to get under my skin, but that ***** ain’t gonna work. If I can toss fools around on the field all day, I can handle his old *****.”, he thought.
The determined young man displayed a row of even white teeth; teeth that had been straightened by braces paid for by his hard-working father. Damon stared into a set of cold brown eyes and saw faint circles beneath the lower lids. The faintness of these hallmarks of fatigue almost made him chuckle. His father had worked two jobs to pay for his son’s braces and pretty white teeth. The man had delivered packages for UPS in the daytime and driven a cab at night so that his son would not be aesthetically disadvantaged; so that Damon and his sister would want for nothing; so that they could go toe to toe with the Melvin Porters of the world and exude the same level of confidence the “brutish athlete” did as he brought his water glass to his lips.
Bette had been right to worry about the voracity of her father’s sharp tongue. However, she had brought along a most experienced soldier to this battle of wills.
“Interesting sport, Mr. Porter. I played a round with my coach and a few NFL recruiters a few weeks ago. My score was off a little bit.7 over par. I’ve got to work on those chipper shots. They get me every time. Although, I limit my time on the course. I don’t want to get soft. Those in my circle consider golfing to be a cushy sport. Not very manly at all.”, Damon replied.
Bette chewed the inside of her jaw and felt heat rise up to her neck. This was not going to be pretty.
And they hadn’t even given their orders yet.
(To Be Continued)
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(44 votes, average: 3.55 out of 5)
This story never gets boring.I can see there being fireworks when B&T come out to their parents.post soon
Poor Bette’s a nervous wreck. Glad that Damon can hold his own with Melvin, but I hope he does it in a way that impresses him instead of offends him. Soo glad that Tina shared her woes with Bette. I hope it made her feel at least a little bit better. Nice to see you, MTS!!
Putting on my cheerleading outfit *not that I have one* Go D.A.M.O.N Damon Damon Damon..
Soooooo glad you are back, look forward to see how the dinner progresses,
YES – another post from MTS…I’m doing my happy dance :o)) So good that Tina talked to Bette about the tudor-thing. And what can I say about Bette other than…POOR BETTE, Melvin is an asshole. Please post soon – I’m really missing this story when you’re away.
What a welcome surprise, MTS! Love your story-please continue ASAP!
Always wonderful to see your name appear on the screen. Hope Damon kicks melvins arse?!!! look forward to the next post whenever that maybe.
great to see you back. I love this story
so glad to see you posted…poor B&T, they just keep getting hit after hit…i hope everything will work out
LOL What a nice surprise on this Friday night!!! Let the games begin…and you know who we are all rooting for! Go Damon…go Damon!
woo hoo!!! and an arrggghhh for the suspense
Yay, you’re back! I love this story and look for updates everyday! I can’t wait to see how it plays out with Melvin and Damon. And after dinner Bette can go back and be with Tina. Please post soon!
A damn shame what Damon did to Melvin, lmao! (Keep up the intellectual banter)It’s a pleasure to see you back!
Always happy to see you post mts!!!
Of course we are still reading this great story–so glad you’re back. Now to the story, this is great. I love it that Melvin says “I trust that you’re available”- i still get that from the parents and you are so right there is no choice invloved. And thanks for bringing DDamon back. i love his relatinship w/ Bette and I’m sure he can handle the grumpy Mr. Porter. I just hope Bette makes it through the dinner in one piece. Don’t make us wait so long for the next chapter–the story is too good to wait. Thanks!
Glad Tina share with Bette about tudor. Poor Bette and Damon is so cool. OK post soon please, thanks!
I will forever read as long as you POST. This is my FAVORITE fic. No matter how long of gaps between post (LIE). I wish they were shorter, but just please keep this lovely, heartwarming and beautifully written story going.
:) heheehehe go Damon :D .. loving that ur back again :) .. hope u can post again soon :)
Great chapter. I’ve missed your story. Looking forward to more.
glad to see your back! grt don’ stay away to long!!!!!!!!!! lying makes it hurt more
I’m delayed with this comment but at least I can wish you a very happy Xmas (or a great holidays time if you like). Have a wonderful New Year! (but maybe we can get something still this year??)
The world is betta off without Melvin..do him some damage!!!!