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The Settlement – 19
“Yes I know.†she said with laughter in her voice. “God forbid you would come over because you wanted to see me.â€
Later that evening we found ourselves sitting on the sofa as we talked about our respective days. When I appeared at her door she reached for both my hands and ushered me into the living room.
She’d offered me dinner, a light meal kept warm in the oven but I’d already raided the vending machine on my floor earlier. Nothing like stale processed snacks to keep the body humming. Regardless, her presence was the only sustenance I needed then.
My right leg rested over her left one as we sat closely with hands clasped and fingers interlaced. Our bodies angled toward each other, my shoulder pressed into the soft fabric.
“Thank you for coming,†she whispered. “Especially since I hate having to settle.â€
Confusion requiring clarification, “Settle?†I prompted.
“I didn’t have to settle,†she said evenly, “with just seeing you in my dreams tonight.â€
Sometimes, I still couldn’t believe how sweet this woman was with me. Leaning in I kissed Bette’s neck then purposely took in a breath of her.
My mouth then moved to glide sensually over hers. Touching her I’m reminded how much our closeness captivated me, her taste enthralling and unequaled.
Bette sighed contentedly. “Are you happy?†she asked suddenly.
Although unexpected I responded almost immediately. “You make me happy.â€
Measuring my words carefully I continued, “So much so that even when I’m with you, I think of you.â€
Squinting ever so slightly in my direction, “How’s that?†she asked.
“You think I misspoke?†I inquired smilingly. “Well it might sound odd but…†Love did that you know. Made you say the most peculiar things. It also made it easy to admit these thoughts, these feelings.
Releasing her hand, I gathered the hair by her cheek to tuck it behind her ear farthest from me. I explained, “When we’re apart I think about you all the time.â€
Needing to feel her again I brushed my lips lightly over hers. “But even when we’re together I can’t help but think of you still.â€
I caressed the nape of her neck briefly before my fingers traced a path along her collarbone then sternum, moving downward to the destination of her hand. Our fingers interlocked once more.
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(16 votes, average: 4.69 out of 5)
Hate to see a grown person beg. Go far it Tina. You can see her ever morning and night ,curl up in her arms and spoon with her in bed. Yes yes yes. thanks
I liked the smooth way Bette went about asking Tina to move in with her, but what got me the most was this –
“I’ll continue to see you in my dreams but I want to know you’re next to me.” She added, “Everyday.”
“Please don’t go T.” Her gaze was penetratingly sincere. “I think you’re home already.”
Okay, either I missed something between chapters or Tina is having a flashback to when Bette asked her to move in at the beginning of their relationship. Patiently waiting for your next post!!!
I love this incranation of B&T in which B is so much into Tina and unabashedly shows her adoration. Many other authors have portrayed Tina as the one solicitous of Bette, or the one that desires more of Bette’s affections or the the one that is more demonstrative of her own affections towards Bette, waiting on Bette, waiting for Bette. However, in this story Bette openly adores Tina and shows it with words and deeds. This is a more powerfully romantic depiction of their love story. I think Jennifer Beals understood the character in a similar way when she claimed in an interview that Bette is the most romantic character in TLW. Thank you for giving us a very sweet, very passionate Bette (without deBetteing her an iota) and a very practical but equally in love Tina. I love this story. More flashbacks like this please.
Ditto fortlw – Very sweet
Thank You! Just what I envisioned as a Bette and Tina beginning. Girl you know how to write a real story without all the flash and fake. Again Thank You! Looking forward to more as always!
Say yes T, say yes. Love the bantering and sarcasim between the two. Its so refreshing, and just the way they love each other you just have to smile.
never commented before but always eager to read your story. this is so true love but also heartbreaking. hope to read you soon. thanks.
I continue to be enamored with your writing. Thank you.
*dies*. so beautiful.