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When She Loved Me (9)
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In the loneliness of her room, she very slowly and fearfully reached one hand up. It shook as she touched her fingers to her face, feeling how swollen her cheek was, and how tender her temple was to the touch. Bruises, she figured. Maybe it was better that Bette didn’t see her this way. She felt horrible, like some violent disease, and dropped her hand with frustration, anger and fear.
"Bette," she said quietly, closing her eyes. It was almost as if she could feel Bette’s hand in her own, squeezing it, telling her everything would be alright.
When her mother finally walked back in interrupting her rest, she opened her eyes as best she could. "Mom … did you get Bette on the phone?"
Her mother came and sat beside her on the bed, really unsure of what to say. She knew that telling the truth would upset Tina, and she didn’t want to do that. Bette was obviously not well. She sounded almost as drunk as she was. "Umm … well, she said she knew that you were here."
Tina’s heart sank.
"I’m sorry hunny." In truth, she was still shaken up. Bette had practically screamed for them to let her speak with Tina, at least to explain her predicament. But of course, they wouldn’t. Instead, Bette had scoffed at their attempt to deliver Tina’s message, as if she hadn’t been aware all along of the situation. It felt like they were twisting the knife already stabbed so deeply into her heart.
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Tina’s expression went unchanged, until she was discharged from the hospital. She took it easy for the next week or so, making sure not to worsen her previous injuries. She even thought of calling Bette, but she didn’t know if she could handle the cold rejection.
Thankfully her tender face seemed to be healing quite well, and she had been extremely lucky to be recovering so properly. Still, she sat around her dorm – where she insisted on remaining, although her parents had offered to help her out. She wanted to be on her own, and away from their known homophobia. She preferred it in her dorm by herself, and utterly depressed.
She couldn’t move, even with what little energy she did have. She hated everything. She was even angry that Bette hadn’t tried to see her, and it was hard to let go of that grudge. The woman who loved her most, and she wouldn’t even call? There had been a small number of attempts on her part, but each call went unanswered. Had she known of Bette’s state – along with her new collection of alcohol – she might have seen what was at fault for Bette’s absence at times, but she saw it as a harsh rejection. As much as it hurt, she decided to wait for Bette to call – if she ever would.
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Thank you for sharing with us such beautiful yet heart breaking story, GR.. Please let them meet each other soon and no more misunderstanding..
You know what they say, timing is everything. So much love and yet so much heartache and confusion. Come on girls get yourselves together.
Wow! What an amazingly heartbreaking chapter. I can’t wait to see how this develops. Superb writing, thanks for posting.
I knonw Tina’s parents only want to protect their daughter from the harsh reality of being gay, but they really suck! Yes, I’m crying. Two posts, two weepy comments and still, only one love. Thank you GR.
Damn this is so sad and heartbreaking, please let them see each other again and talk and work thing out, can’t stand to see them like this, they need each other. Please post more, thanks!
Still crying. How sad? Can’t wait for number 10 to smooth the story and give us some hope. PPVS.
A consistent melancholic vibe comes off your stories. There’s Bette and Tina in different settings, but in all these Bette is kind of the noble savage trapped in some dark corner by old wounds and deep betrayals, and Tina is her spontaneous cheery smart and strong liberator, just like it is in a way in the show. I always pass up stories dealing with the darker energies, but I take exception with yours, because in yours, love and joy trump cynicism and despair in the end. And you do it so convincingly, that however Bette and Tina seem like a lost cause here, I know you will take their love to a satisfying triumph. Thank you GR, you are the best thing to happen to fanfic in a long dark while.
Sorry about that! I think I’ve developed some kind of twitch from all the trauma and I couldn’t control my “clicking” action!
Just when you think things can’t get any worse, the already broken pieces of your heart are hammered into dust…. and I’m describing your readers as well as Bette. Thank you GR – though why I’m thanking you for making us all sob, I don’t know. Oh yes, cos you’re so damn good, and cos you gave us that glimmer of hope, a less depressing chapter 10! And I completely agree with rubber duckie’s brilliant comment.
Just when you think things can’t get any worse, the already broken pieces of your heart are hammered into dust…. and I’m describing your readers as well as Bette. Thank you GR – though why I’m thanking you for making us all sob, I don’t know. Oh yes, cos you’re so damn good, and cos you gave us that glimmer of hope, a less depressing chapter 10! And I completely agree with rubber duckie’s brilliant comment.
This chapter is awesome in its echoing of the misunderstandings in real life and the sadness they bring onto someone. Often, intelligence, love honesty and stubbornness in seeking happiness overcome the prejudices in this world and many times fear, self-doubt, bad life experiences, unhealed wounds, belittling and un-accepting parents prevail and keep people apart. I’m looking for how you’ll play it and over what span of time, seeing your settings are around the fifties. Read you soon.
Ugh….this is so sad and so frustrating. I can’t wait for Chapter 10. This situation is making me feel sick. :(
Tina’s parents make me so mad! This was sad. I look forward to ch. 10.
Sorry G,.. small mistake in the song title. Actually it is “Someday you will be loved” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18gDQU2gNkg.
Sorry to bother you again, but felt the need to share. So, I was feeling a little better and driving along in the autumn sunshine when onto the radio came Dusty Springfield singing All I See Is You. And suddenly I was slammed back into your story and Bette’s despair. Thankfully I managed to hold it together sufficiently so as not to be a danger to myself or others, and I’ve got back home safely! You can find the song on YouTube if you’re feeling strong enough.
I feel like the world is a s*itty place to live, full of evil judgamental people…tnx to you!! It’s sooo sad to read how fate is playing with tibette:(( By the way, this is my fav, saddest, objective chap so far. and can’t wait for the famous 10th to light the mood!:)) Tnx for posting, love this story!
God this is heartbreaking. Come on, you´re the author, fix this.
So sad. Tina’s dad is going to hell for what he has done. And Tina’s mom is an idiot. She should have told Tina that Bette had been there but that her father would not allow Bette to see her. Tina should ask the nurse if Bette had been there when her parents were not there. This is so frustrating for them not to know. Happy number 10 will be on a lighter note. Thanks for posting.
I am not liking the parental units