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What is love? – Chapter 28
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“We going to have to economize, Bette, if we buy that painting. But we can do it.
I’ll look for food and clothes bargains and we will have to stop getting take-out—too expensive.”
“I see,” said Bette, looking at Tina with narrowed eyes. She didn’t know whether Tina was serious or not. And she wasn’t sure what Tina was trying to tell her. Was this Tina’s way of saying ‘no’ or was Tina saying that they could buy it but would have to tightened their financial belts.
Tina had a very earnest look on her face as she finished eating. She actually cleaned her plate of the tasteless food.
“Use the steak sauce, baby,” she suggested helpfully.
They spent a pleasant evening filled with mindless chatter from Tina. That made Bette even more suspicious because Tina was not a ‘mindless chatter’ kind of person. Finally Tina announced that she was tired and was going to bed.
Bette changed into sleeping shorts and a ***** tank top, hoping to attract Tina. She also hoped that Tina would wear that cute little USC sleeping outfit. It was cut so that she was soaccessible. Bette sat in the bed, eager for her girlfriend to emerge from the bathroom.
When Tina came into the bedroom, she was wearing probably the ugliest pajamas that Bette had ever seen. They had long sleeves and long legs and were faded as though they had been washed countless times. The pajamas also had small holes, here and there. She saw Bette looking at her.
“I brought these because I needed something for the cooler weather. And they were inexpensive.”
“Are thoseflannel?” asked Bette.
“Yes, I got them today.”
“Where? At Goodwill?”
“How did you know?” Tina asked with apparent amazement.
“Wild guess,” Bette answered.
“I am so exhausted, baby, from all the shopping. I’m turning in.”
She climbed across the bed, kissed an astonished Bette, and nestled close to her girlfriend.
As Bette went to sleep, Tina was sleeping with her head on Bette’s shoulder, her flannel-clad left arm and flannel-clad left leg flung across her.
The next morning
“We’re going to the Planet for breakfast,” Tina announced.
“OK,” said Bette, getting out her car keys.
“No, baby,” Tina said, jingling her car keys. “We’ll take my car. Better gas mileage.”
“Can we afford breakfast out?” Bette asked, hiding a smile.
“Kit’s buying.”
———–
When they got home, after a long breakfast, and approached the front door, Tina was still chattering. At they climbed the steps to the porch, Bette started laughing and reached for Tina’s arm.
“I’m crazy about you,” said Bette as she pulled Tina into her arms and held her closely.
“I’ve been pretty mean recently,” smiled Tina, cocking her head quizzically. .
“Actually, it’s fun to think about what you’re going to come up with next. I’m genuinely looking forward to your next plan for economizing, but you need to know that I’m going to cancel the purchase of the painting.”
“OK,” said Tina as she preceded Bette into the house. She reached out for Bette’s hand, leading her into their dining area.
“But you need to know that I already bought the painting,” Tina said.
She stopped and turned on the lights in the dining room. And there it was.
“Carolyn helped me with the details,” Tina explained.
Bette just stood there, looking at the painting, astonished. Tina came up beside her and put her arm around Bette’s waist. She reached up and kissed Bette on the cheek.
“I love you, Bette.”
“I can’t tell you how much this means to me,” said Bette softly.
Tina took Bette in her arms.
“T.” said Bette.
“You don’t have to say anything else, baby.”
“Yes I do,” and Bette looked at Tina with a look of total love. “If I have to take a second job, you’re never going to wear flannel pajamas again.”
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I love to see the outcome, but I really worried they’d have arguement or even fight for the painting. As I always say, things are much easier in the early years. I guess they do need to find out some common interests to enhance their connection in some sense.
the ending is great u had me worried for a while there…..
Tina is always forward Bette next move and thought..that is love..she knows Bette so well that she can antecipate..great and lovelly as always P thanks :o)
great writing!! keep it up!
Forgot to say, hasn’t Tina come out yet? Or came out partially? Wow, but they’re planning to get married in a few months? It’s definitely impossible in any asian countries I guess. Our parents will freak out for sure. =PBTW, I found you missed a ‘t’ in your title. I told you that just because I want to show you how much I love your work and how earnestly I read it. ;)
its your money bette.no tina its bette’s and your money get use to it and buying ugly shit like that painting.
you are so cracking me up. bette was beside herself. that was really beautiful. i love the way they are learning and being together. thanks.
That was too cute for words. You really had me thinking that this was going to be a big argument over that damned stupid painting. Tina can see through Bette really well and anticipate her wants, needs, and loves to surprise her to let her know that she ahs already come up with a conclusion. Love the story and the girls. Thanks.
That was too cute for words. You really had me thinking that this was going to be a big argument over that damned stupid painting. Tina can see through Bette really well and anticipate her wants, needs, and loves to surprise her to let her know that she ahs already come up with a conclusion. Love the story and the girls. Thanks.
Tina reminds me of my grandmother. She had already gone where you were going (figuratively speaking) and was on her way back again, meeting you before you could even think to start…and she never let on. Not once. She was always ENORMOUSLY glad for all my accomplishments and never diminished me for any of my shortcomings. She got her point across in the most subtile way. It is only now, decades later, that I realize how she indulged me, leading me gently into a better way as I thought it was all my idea. She was innately kind, and endlessly patient. And I loved her so much. Bette is very fortunate to have found a woman like Tina. And we are blessed to have your story. (Verklempt I am…talk amongst yourselves…) Thanks for the story and for bringing back pleasant memories.
I loved this, simply. And, really loved techgal’s comment, totally…
Just *sigh* love it!
I remember in our younger days, I would wear Fannel PJ that would say I angry and dont touch. Love this/ Thanks Hey to all you Texas people Vote No tomorrow for prop 2. thanks
Pancha305, very imaginative and so damn funny. I have not laughed that hard in eons. Thanks for being so clever.
Tina was just to funny in this chapter, with all the ways to save money… If I where Bette I would have thought the same, out with the flannel pajamas…loved how Tina aranged to get the painting for Bette, shows that she loves Bette and understands her passion with art even if she does’nt. Thanks a bunch always a treat to read your story. Post soon
i adore tina in your story, i was actually looking forward too for more economizing, it was funny…fpr some reason it reminded me of people who go to the store 50 miles away to save 30 cents on something and spent all the gus to drive there…i’m glad they understood each other and didn’t fight about the painting
such a cute chapter
this was so good! u have a great way of telling a story! thanks for sharing it with us:)
This is sooooooo cute and warm… nice nice…
HAHAHAHA I swear I thought I was gonna fall out of my chair and start rolling in the floor laughing. The flannel pajamas thing…OMG. I knew there was no way in hell Tina was gonna go to bed wearing some sexy little number.
OMG!!! I had tears in my eyes with this one! Tina was so funny with her ‘economizing’.
These two are soooo charming together. These episodes make me purr. So sweet, so comforting. I don’t know if I can handle the rough seas of L word Season 3but it’s nice to know I can find some solace here in your sweet story. Really
Tina’s way of showing Bette about saving money was cute and hilariously funny.
Damn this chapter is so fucking funny and love what Tina doing, she so cute and so funny. Ok post soon please, thanks!
I was worried for a min. SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!
That was excellent and very funny!!!
And what is really wrong with flannel pajamas? albeez will tell you they are sexy ; ) thank you for the fun and love in this chapter…it is so wonderful to see them happy and compromising. Give us more please.
very cute.
A lovely and funny chapter. Tina has this wonderful way to show to Bette how she loves her so much. And Bette, even if she don’t totally understand how love “works” she can see it with Tina’s attitude. Thank you for this perfect story.
This is by far the funniest chapter I have read in a while. Bette’s remark about Tina shopping from the Goodwill and Tina saying “how did you know” had me on the damn flo!! Job well done Pancha!!!!!!!!!
I finally caught up with your story…two words..absolutely brilliant!!! My eyes are bloodshot from reading so much,but who cares, now I can go to bed happy!! Keep it coming.
OH please Tina get rid of those pyjamas Bette works hard enough!lol so that was a great chapter i loved Tinas way of cutting back and showing Bette what it would be like… my partner would be very proud ot her! nice outcome we have an agreement in this house that if one of us REALLY wants something and the other doesnt HATE it then its a go,but if one of us cant handle it then…. i still get it anyway..lol joking!so Tina mustnt have hated it???or else thats love!
That was AWESOME. very funny. I agree u gotta send them to more games. Can’t wait for softball/baseball,soccer.etc. etc. season. Thanks for taking the time.
haha that was wow that was good writing pancha!!! cant wait for more
Tina is sooooooooo cute…!!! love the ending..tot it gonna be messy. Thank You..!
MAN, can Tina give a hint or what? All that economizing stuff is dang funny! Hamburger Helper, cant imagine Bette eating that stuff! Pancha, you crack me up. BTW I love the early years with B&T, more sugar less drama… but I still love drama tho.
*satisfaction* Very nice and sweet. Thank you for this wonderful definition of love!
wonderful-you keep me grinning all day with your stories-thanks
Wow! Tina’s economizing was hilarious. And the fact tht Bette was willing to not get the painting for Tina is reflective of how much she values her relationship w/ Tina. Maybe we need to send some of your chapters to IC and the writers at Showtime to help steer the show in the right direction.