Tina stared at her hand.she stared at Bette.Tina didnt recognize herself nor did she recognize Bette. Bette was curled in a ball weepingher hands up to shield herself from TinaTina would never thought she would see her like this
Bette was always proud; she carried herself in a strong and firm manner, treating people with respect but with a certain distance, an almost snotty distance. She was extremely intelligent and knew it, she was protective and strong,she always let Tina lean on her. So who was this woman cringing on the floor?…and was TinaTina sank down and attentively touched Bette.
..BetteBette please im sorry im so sorry
Bette jumped at her touch then relaxed spread on the floor breathing slowing down until both of them were stillTina holding her
Minutes went by until Bette spoke again.

TI was at the park and Candace came by I told her to leave but she touched and said somethingyou must have seen that part because a second later I punched herI know it was wrong but we bet each other up and we were thrown in jail overnightI feel bad but I dont regret itTshe met nothing to me nothing..

Tina closed her eyes, she felt tears cominggood tears. Relief flooding over her, it felt like a huge load offbut Bette still fucked her beforeand with that though Tina stopped touching Bette and lay down beside herit was in the middle of the night now and both were tiredexhausted.
Eventually Tina leftbut not without agreeing with Bette to have dinner once a week, and phone callsTina didnt mention Nathan and Bette didnt either. At the door Bette reached out and Tina instantly stepped backBettes eyes shined with hurtBette stepped and said goodnight. Tina turned around but the turned back and flung herself in Bettes armshugging her tightly. Bette sighedshe felt in control of the darkness in her, those demons that were slowly eating her inside out. Tina whispered in Bettes earBettegoodnightare you SURE there isnt anything you want to tell?..
.Tina pulled back and looked deep in Bettes eyes and said againBette..you can tell meanything on your mind?.
In flashes Bette saw daddy, his hairy hands his teeth his ***** ripping her apart she felt his hot breath in her ear his whispers (shut the ***** up or Ill bite your lip off) his weight his voice his faceBette looked into Tinas eyes and said-

.no.

A few days later Bette was working out, heart rate up and sweating she felt almost happyher endorphins were going crazy. Bette touched her stomach and sighed while leaving the fitness centrefeeling composed for the first time in a VERY long time. Actually whistling to herself Bette walked down the street..in two days Bette was going to have dinner with Tstopping at a newspaper stand Bette bought one and stood still for a moment glancing at the cover story..and a voice so scary so gravelly so familiar reached her ear and Bettes heart actually skipped a Betteshe frozeher blood curdled
well well have we meant before?followed by a knowing snicker
Bette looked up and was faced with the monster who haunted her everyday

..daddy.