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Walking After You ch.5
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“Okay. If you want.” Tina answered slowly. “I was just gonna get a drink of water. I forgot my water bottle.”
“Here. I squeezed an orange.” Bette picked up a large bottle of orange juice and handed it to Tina.
“You did?” Tina held up the bottle for inspection. “It looks like you squeezed a whole grove.”
When Bette heard the humor in Tina’s voice, her ears
perked up. All morning, since she woke up with dried tears crusting her
eyes, she’d been dreading facing Tina. The previous night was a train
wreck. Bette didn’t even know why she said the things she said. She
knew she had to remedy what she’d done. Remembering Tina’s words broke
her heart. Remembering her own words sunk her spirit.
“Is it alright?” Bette asked quietly, indicating the juice that Tina had been guzzling down.
“It’s good.”
“Really?”
“It’s just the way I like it.” Tina tried a tentative smile.
Bette responded with a small smile of her own.
“Did you want to run?” Tina asked gently, still expecting that Bette would balk at the last minute.
“I do. I bought this outfit last week. I thought,
you know, we should spend more time together.” Bette’s last word rose
slightly, making it a question.
“If you want.” Tina replied, not wanting to pressure Bette.
Fearing that a verbal response will give Tina
another set of wrong ideas, Bette got off the steps and hopped up and
down experimentally beside Tina.
“I’m ready.” Bette tried a bigger smile.
Tina couldn’t help chuckle a bit as she watched
Bette stretch. When Bette bent to touch her toes, she couldn’t even
reach her shins.
“Maybe we should start by walking first.” Tina suggested with her first genuine smile.
Bette looked at Tina and was caught by a sudden
tightening in her chest. She stared at this woman who looked like an
angel in the morning. In the clear light of day, she found herself
gasping at the look Tina was giving her.
“What?” Tina was suddenly self-conscious. She looked
away, sure that Bette could see everything Tina was feeling. As she
did, she realized with sadness that she never tried to hide her love
from Bette before.
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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?