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Walking After You ch.5
Morning came like a snail crawling over Tina’s face,
leaving a trail of cold slime. She opened her eyes when she felt
sunlight strike her eyelids, feeling as exhausted as she had tossed and
turned all night. She was hoping that the fight with Bette had been a
nightmare, but when she turned and saw the empty space beside her, she
knew it had really happened. She observed the stark emptiness of the
guest bedroom with a wry scowl. Well, Tina, you’ve really done it this
time.
She inched to the edge of the bed and pushed her
reluctant body upright. For a second there she fantasized that the door
would burst open and Bette would come in bearing a reconciliatory
breakfast tray. A glance at the bedside table quickly dispelled that
wish as she realized that it was too early for Bette to be awake.
She got off the bed and snuck back into their
bedroom where indeed Bette was lying as still as a corpse on the bed,
deeply asleep. Tina crept to the closet and pulled out her running
attire and her trainers. Another glance at Bette and Tina half-wished
she could crawl in with her partner under the warm rumpled blanket. She
almost wished she could wake Bette with a kiss. But Tina knew it
wouldn’t be appropriate, after the tumultuous night they had. She
remembered all the nasty words she’d said, all the angry gestures and
thoughtless acts. She remembered the final walk-out with a heavy heart.
I don’t know how to love you anymore, Tina remembered Bette’s words and
felt her heart clench. What did she mean? Is Bette not in love with me
anymore?
Tina refused to dwell on the answer. Instead, she snuck back out of the bedroom and went on her morning jog.
*****
When Tina got back to the house after half an hour’s
run, she found Bette outside, sitting on the front steps. Tina kept her
eyes down, trying not to meet Bette head-on. She noticed that Bette was
wearing her own version of a jogging outfit. On her feet were a pair of
brand new sneakers. When Bette didn’t move from her position blocking
Tina’s way back into the house, Tina finally looked at her.
“I thought I should join you.” Bette said simply.
Tina frowned slightly in confusion. Bette hated to
run. Bette hated getting sweaty and tired so early in the morning.
She’d claimed that even brisk walking made her lose her breath.
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(105 votes, average: 3.40 out of 5)
wonderful, it was simply wonderful and loving and funny (in the end)…you rock
I am seriously in awe of your writing 7 pm. I loved Bette’s speech about the erosion of herself. Also, I think Tina should help Bette get physically fit…sans walking/running!
i havent commented in the last few chapters not because i havnt read them or enjoyed them…that would be a big yes to both…i just wasnt sure what to say…this is an excellent story Bettes slightly darker side just hits a few nerve endings,her insecurity,her fears,you capture it so beautifully,and while its sad in many ways its almost addictive to read… i especially loved this chapter for obvious reasons,Thanks
I’m loving this story. Thank you for writing it, i liked the erosion speech i guess were all scared of that too.
Delightful!
that was great chapter..glad they talked and can move on a bit. post soon
wonderful chapter cant wait for more
*pops in for a minute* Hmmmmm TBC. Any chance of seeing more of this? :)
Good chapter. Let them talk more and be happy again. Please post soon. thanks!
That was really nicely told. Await the next chapter. (Merlin)
Wow Bette is about as physically fit as I am. At least I can touch my toes though! lol I’m thinking that a supernatural force stepped in here. Tina forgot her water bottle so she had to go back for it, and there sits Bette. Or maybe it was a total coincidence. Really it doesn’t matter. :)
yaaaaaayy new post! i’m so happy this is still tbc, can’t wait for the next one
I adore your writing style…thank you for this story.
great story… this is the way it should be.
great chapter and the reconciliation walk was nice, i hope this 2 keep strong. post soon
Phew! Glad they were able make nice with each other after that nasty fight, although avoiding that slimy slug would be just one good incentve. Did Bette just let herself go all of a sudden, because I can remember a lingering close up on her ass that makes it hard to believe she is so out shape. Indeed, it looked quite in shape and remarkable free of cellulite for one over 40. How does she do that?