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The Very Thought of You, Chapter 20
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I stepped closer, and she looked up, our gazes drawn to each other. I slowly placed my hand against her cheek again. The slowness of everything seemed exaggerated, as though I moved through molasses. She looked so scared, so helpless. Not actually frightened, but unsure. It touched me, how uncertain she was of her affect on me, still not seeing how she melted all thoughts of resistance and replaced all other thoughts with one: I must possess her.
I leaned in slowly and felt her arms go around my waist as I asked, “Now?”
She smiled, and I saw the confidence and desire return to her eyes. Something else was there, something I didn’t dare concentrate on, didn’t dare name, but secretly hoped was love.
“Yes. Now would be perfect.”
She barely finished the thought before our lips pressed together where they had been waiting to be. Thought and time stopped as our bodies responded, taking over activities they knew and dreamt of. No matter how many times before I had kissed, held, loved, nothing compared to the feeling of being in her arms, of finally feeling her soft lips against mine and knowing they belonged to me. My body came alive, set on fire, as she lusciously deepened the kiss, sending my mind reeling at the newness of desire this intense. I’d certainly never felt it before. Too soon, we pulled away.
Breathless, she leaned her forehead against mine. After a few long moments she stood straight again, the question already in her eyes. While I waited for her to find the words, it dawned on me how perfectly cyclical our entire relationship had been so far with this kiss that stirred so much in me occurring in the same spot where she stood the first time I laid eyes on her, the first glance that turned my world upside down. Her hushed tones stirred me from my reverie.
“I live a few blocks outside of the park. Would you like to see my apartment?”
“Yes,” I answered before she really had time to finish.
She dismissed the cabbie when we got to the top of the stairs, obviously paying him well as I could see him nodding and thanking her profusely. She approached me, placing her arm around my waist, the cue for me to put mine around her. We exited the park this way, emerging on the Upper East Side. Occasional quiet words were exchanged, but, for the most part, we just relished the others’ touch, how we had fallen into step to accommodate our proximity. In no time at all we were turning into a large apartment building. We got into the empty elevator and, as soon as the doors closed, I backed her against the wall, unable to stay away from her any longer. It surprised her, but didn’t take her long to respond. I only pulled away when a ding signified our arrival at her floor. She quickly straightened her suit jacket and smoothed her hair before the doors slid back, revealing an elderly neighbor of hers.
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another beautiful chapter! thank you!
You know, to be perfectly honest, while I think you are a wonderful writer, I had a little trouble getting into this story at first. Now, I am totally hooked! It must be the helpless romantic in me. I also love how you have made NYC another character…I think sometimes people have a harsh impression of the city, but it really is an easy place to fall in love. Yes, “Now, would be perfect.” Let’s hope that B&T can finally be together.
The old lady reminded me a bit of Mrs. Z from giasony’s “Denial.” lol So cute. You know I want B&T together, but at the same time I don’t want to see Henry get sucker punched. Thirty years ago would’ve been fine. he was young then and would’ve recovered in no time. xD
I don’t want Thursday to come! I really love this story – it is so eloquently written! Pot x
Could there be a more fitting job for boring, plain Henry than “gutter-man”? I think not. Another great chapter, always leaving us wanting more. Have a great time in the city…be careful painting it red–it tends to stain!
I,Myself need to thanks all the writer on this site for giving us all the wonderful stories and for taking their time, enery,and all the effort to make our days a wee bit happier,So today I will say Thanks to all of you. This story has keep me on pins and needles from the first chapter Thirty yrs is a long time to hold on to a dream. To try to be happy,when your happiness was God knows where. All you had was a dream.and hope. I feel like Bette and Tina needs to be together for ever. Thanks
Another amazing chapter, thanks sweetie.. little tough to read Bette so hurt. Best lines for me: ‘I saw just how irrevocable some of my mistakes would be, saw how deeply I had cut her. And amongst the newer wounds I glimpsed the old ones she never quite forgave. It broke my heart that I had caused all the pain I now saw. I had no idea.’ Really glad you posted again quickly, thanks
Well NYG, im no a Bette or Tina fan butwhen i started reading this story it blew me away. So now im a big fan of ur writings now. But cold u do me a big favor QUIT TEASING…LoL. Ur killing me, give me moreeeeeeeeeeeee.
Just amazing, NY… I so feel for Bette… I wonder how long it will take for her broken heart to heal… thirty years? A minute? And what will it take? A promise? A commitment? A kiss? Either way… she deserves healing. I’m guessing Tina is the only one who can provide that. Beautiful, NY. Thanks!
Thirty years for a first kiss, and it seems it was worth the wait. I still can’t believe the choice Tina made… unless she was pregnant at the time, and even so, if that was the case, it could have been made to work for everyone, with a bit of courage. And I still really feel for Bette. Even as the years stacked up, her heart appears to have been broken for pretty much all of that time, and still is, even if she tried to suppress it and get on with her life. I’m really hoping that Tina can mend it. Well, that’s enough out of me. Thanks for the chapter, NY, it was well-written as always. Cheers.
This is a wonderful story but It does break my heart as these ladies should have been together and the children should be theirs but Love it and look forward to them being together. PPS
excellent writing, looking forward to seeing more of this story
Ah, you leave us wondering! I join other posters in my hope that Bette has had a happy life during the intervening years. When I read your earlier chapters I thought we were in for heartbreak so I was happily surprised with what was to come. You’ve got to admit, though, the reunion is somewhat implausible. Yet I buy it completely and love reading it. Your story made me ralize that IC can put B&T back together, even if her device strains credulity, and I will buy in, hook, line and sinker. Thank you for your story and its weaving of NYC landmaarks into the narrative. I am looking to your future chapters but am sad to hear that it will end soon. I have no idea what your ending will be, but I will love reading it. However, pfffffttttt to you if the ending is bittersweet.
Such a heart-wrenching and beautifully written story. Thanks for sharing it.
How I love this couple. This story is wonderful.
So painful for Bette to hear about the family she wanted with Tina. I hope her life was good although it sounds like she went through the ladies a bit.
oooo la la……another chappy….just what i wanted on this cold day…..a good blanket, time, and your fic……hmmm…im in love for sure…..lol……continue soon AND have a great weekend……
wow that was seriously painful…poor Bette…hope they get 2gether finally and Angelica meets Elizabeth at last…btw what job does Bette do???
30 years is a very long time to pine away for someone…this is a fantastic story..pls pls post soon
I hope Bette was able to fulfill what she wanted. If so this would make it more harder for Tina, to know that she went ahead and did all those things and that she was not by her side to share it with her. This is a sad story but so delightful. Post soon!
Ahhhh!!!! Again!!!! And you leave us there! I can’t get enough of this story babe…I’ve caught up too BTW- left some comments on the others too!!! I really really really really hope these two get it on again…they deserve it! We deserve it! Babe, just keep doing that beautiful thing that you keep doing…I can’t wait to read your next chapter! x
I love this chapter NY. Tina is finally showing Bette just how much she cares for her. I know it has to be hard for Bette hearing about Tina’s life because it is the life she wanted them to have together. I hope neither of them runs or pushes the other away this time because they do belong with each other and they can still have many more wonderful years together. Hope you had a wonderful time with your friend in NYC. Oh and I did catch that one word reference that relates to you in this chapter. LOL Talk again soon my friend!
i can’t believe that every time you post, i’m on some strange computer in some foreign land and can’t remember my login or password (and so am unable to leave any comments). now that i’m back in control of my computer destiny (at least for the moment), i’m at a loss for words (could be lack of sleep, who knows). anyway, i just wanted to say that each chapter you’ve written thus far has left me breathless and eagerly awaiting the next. i love your writing and the care with which you’ve chosen the words and phrasing. just know that with each chapter you continue to post, my lack of comment does not mean my lack of admiration for your story-telling abilities. i just love this tale! more please!