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White Lie 3
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When Bette got to the living room, she couldn’t help but notice that Tina selected the chair instead of one of the couches they could have sat on together. She placed the tea on the coaster beside her and sat down in the love seat that was at a 90-degree angle to where Tina was.
“You never used to like that chair,” Bette commented.
“Considering our earlier conversation I thought it best if I didn’t give you a chance to sit beside me,” Tina explained.
“Because you think I might kiss you?” Bette asked.
“No, because I think I might kiss you back,” Tina replied. “It feels like you’re trying to test the waters with me somehow and the fact is, you’re seeing someone else. If you don’t want to see her, don’t use me as some kind of excuse.”
“I’m not using you, I…” Bette started.
“Bette,” Tina was calm but firm. “If you are having problems with Jodi, either work it out or break up with her. Don’t run away. I’m not going to let you escape by being here for you in a way that she can’t be.”
“Or won’t be.”
“I’m trying to move on,” Tina continued. “And I can’t if we keep having these conversations.”
“Are you trying to move on?” Bette asked. It’s a question that had been on her mind.
“It’s not that easy,” Tina replied. “But yes I’m trying. I compare everyone to you too. You set a high standard.”
“Hard to match the history we have together,” Bette said quietly.
“But it’s just that. History. We have a child to raise, but I can’t battle your flirtatious tendencies any time you decide things aren’t quite right with whoever you’re dating.”
“You’re right I know,” Bette agreed. “But there are too many times that I still feel so drawn to you. Reminders of what we used to be.”
“If you have a problem with Jodi, you should be talking to her about it, not me.”
“But you’re one of my best friends,” Bette replied.
“I can’t be your advisor on matters of romance Bette,” Tina said. “It’s too hard for me. Do you want me to ask your advice if I’m having problems with who I’m dating?”
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“Okay,” Bette replied meekly.”Bette, it’s fine,” Tina reached and took her hand. “I’m just not going to let you get away with anything like I used to. You in control and me following along did nothing for our relationship.”Tina leaned in and kissed her on the cheek.”Goodnight,” Tina said as she pulled away.Bette watched Tina as she made her way down the porch steps. She’d been given some things to think about.(tbc) Great!
Bette’s still being a bit of teh arse, but not quite as bad. She appears to be moving towards a bit of respect, for both Tina and possibly even Jodi, maybe.
Such an excellent chapter! I am glad that Tina is making herself clear. Bette has to decide what she wants: she can’t have it both ways. If she wants to be forgiven, then she must learn to forgive. It’s unfair to throw that in Tina’s face. Trust comes after forgiveness and with honesty. Thanks for your insight.
Yeah, what they said. lol And how cute is Angie! Dawwww :D
Loved the parenting together stuff. So freaking adorable. I’ve been waiting seasons to see more of that on the show. Bette needs to dump Jodi..and explore her feelings for Tina before its too late. But really, I don’t see Jodi being the person for Bette even if Tina wasn’t in the picture. Bette loves family. Likes her ties to Angelica. Jodi criticizes her at every turn. It just doesn’t seem like a healthy relationship regardless of the fact she is likely still in love with Tina on at least some level.
Excellent as always…thanks for the post. TIna is holding that line, and I think she should, because I happen to think she’s absolutely right in her conviction!
it’s about fuckin tina spoke and stoofd her ground with bette, lol. :) i love the new assertive tina!!
i like it when tina tells bette what she wants…now, let’s get rid of jodi, go on that retreat and get out long-awaited reunion LOL
I really liked this chapter. I’m glad that Tina told Bette how she really felt, and she was right. I hope that these two ladies will talk together and hopefully, these two will work something out with each other. Thanks for the great update.
I love the parenting. Tina gave Bette plenty to think about. I think I want another chapter ASAP. Great writing.
**Clapping…Sooooo…Loudly**…as if to wake the dead…and the dimwit brains that Bette and Tina both insist on adorning in regards to each other! But not tooo dim, ’cause Tina’s makin’ some excellent points! :) Love this, swim! Bravo! Bravo! (It’s getting late, even for me. Hope I made some sense.)
I must agree with Tiff…It seems as of lately, Tina has grown a backbone and is no longer the doormat we met in Season 1…I, personally, love the new Tina, as I love all your stories, Fins!!!
i started reading this at 830 this morning and its now almost 7 at night. but i had to finish before i wend home. im glad tina is setting some boundries and expectations. thx
I am glad that Tina stood her ground and told Bette she wouldn’t just be waiting. I hope that Bette decides who she wants and goes for it! Of course I want that to be Tina. :)
Tina is good and glad she tell Bette what she want, hope Bette will dump jodi soon. Please post more, thanks!
Great chapter and wonderful story. Now let’s have a short break up and a long foreplay;-)pps
“I still harbour the hurt from when you left me. I thought we were together forever and you disappeared,” Bette began. “Part of me feels like I can’t take the chance that you would do it again no matter how much I love you and want us to have another chance.” “Who started the hurt Bette?” Tina demanded evenly. “I had to forgive you, but you can’t forgive me?” => I hope that sometime during the next 9 episodes, a B&T conversation will hew closely to this exchange. It’s obvious that they still love each other but need to get past the bitterness and the hurt. Please keep on writing this story and post it soon. Thanks a lot, JKS!
I admire Tina’s strength…it’s not forceful at all. Keep them coming…oh and I’m very glad that it’s no longer a ‘short story’ Yay!
Hello again, I don’t think that Tina’s declaration has just given Bette something to think about, I think she has opened up to herself just as much within this exchange. She still holds Bette up to such ridiculous standards that it is hard for Bette to fall down, in fear that she will ruin said standards. I don’t think either of them is to blame completely for the failing of their (past) relationship. As strong as Bette is in personality it just goes to show you something about Tina if she wasn’t able to stand on her own two feet and provide some insight. Everyone is talking about how Bette took Tina’s anonymity but for a person to lose it you have to give it willingly especially for someone like Tina, it has been shown in the past that Tina wasn’t a simple person, she had a strong will and was a mover and a shaker before she decided to become a stay at home wife/mom. I don’t remember ever hearing that Bette forced her into that position, I remember hearing how stressful it was on her to work at that time. So I think Tina should think about her lose of identity and start to take some of the blame, “I’m just not going to let you get away with anything like I used to. You in control and me following along did nothing for our relationship.” and what does this mean for the future, it seems like she is all for the possibility just on equal terms which is what I feel Bette is looking for after what she had learned from her experience with Jodi, she has learned how it feels to be without control even the slightest and she realizes what it was like to be Tina, she has learned from this I think and I think that Tina needs to be willing to let Bette show her she has learned or just leave it all together. I think this family excursion is going to open many doors and windows within both of these individuals and they will not only be able to look upon one another but also internally. Sincerely, JC (PS – ok that one didn’t make much sense… admit it :P)
Hello jks, absolutely brilliant. The emotional layers within your writing continues to weave themselves between these two woman and illustrate just how hard they are trying not to reveal themselves to one another, they need to be open and honest completely or else they will continue to hit the fork in the road so to speak, and suffer divergent paths. Tina is holding herself up against a wall that she helped to create, Bette has finally started to open up towards Tina and honestly show and tell her what is on her mind, but Tina is defining this very act as “running” sometimes a person just knows what they want in life, they realize that it has always been there and they realize it is something worth fighting for. I don’t think that Bette is running from Jodi, I think that she is finally opening up to forgiving Tina for her part in the failing of their (past) relationship. Bette went to Jodi because of the safe nature that it presented, she really does enjoy her time with her but she is not “in Love” with her, she hasn’t or isn’t willing to give anyone her heart after what happened between her and Tina, and she is finally mending it. Tina needs to look really deep within herself, for someone that is trying to move on from your past yet holding everyone else up to your Ex, who you deem the highest of standards, she is sheltering your own fears and emotions. There has to be a middle ground to meet upon and start the path to healing and reconciliations that these two both long for, they need to realize that unless they settle this completely and permanently the confusion they are feeling towards and from one another is going to get worse especially with a daughter in the picture, imagine how confused she will be once she can actually realize the true nature of her two mothers, two woman that love each other and yet can’t make it work. Well I’m happy that this story has allowed you to expand it and trust me I will be with you every step of the way. Sincerely, JC (PS – did that make any sense at all :P)
Great update, swimmie.It’s very good that Tina has more or less given Bette an ultimatum, ‘leave Jodi or leave me alone and let me get on with my life.” Bette and Jodi don’t have a good relationship except in the bedroom, and that is not enough to build a relationship. Bette should just call it quits and try very hard to work things out with Tina. PPS
Has anyone else noticed that all of a sudden, in most stories, Tina’s not jumping at the opportunity to get back together with Bette? And why, for some twisted reason, is this Tibetter enjoying the sexual tension you’ve got them in the middle of? Lovely as ever. Great chapter. Also? Looking forward to you going beyond four chapters. Thanks, JKS.
I’m all for clarity and if Tina can provide that from her perspective I applaud that. She certainly is right to dismiss Bette’s hints and passes while Bette is still involved with Jodi. However, if Tina didn’t always provide said clarity, that’s her fault. And I don’t believe that Tina had no input, that Bette always had things her way, nor that Tina was completely blameless in things going wrong between them.
Bette’s been served: “either get single or leave me alone”…great stuff, intense, i’m so hooked…pps
I like this conversation that they began at dinner. Tina is standing her ground even though she would love nothing more than to crawl into Bette’s arms. Bette does need to work through her issues with jodi if Bette and Tina ever have a chance of getting back together.