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Walking After You ch.16
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"We’ve become roommates." Bette spoke plaintively. She briefly wondered if the drugs were making her more outspoken than she usually was.
"Roommates? Roommates don’t do what we did this morning." Tina reminded Bette bitterly.
"That was the first time we made love in two months. You’re asleep when I’m awake and awake when I’m asleep. We pass each other like two ships in the night. I can’t believe we’ve become like this."
"What do you think would happen? I’m sorry but I thought we were alright. I noticed that we’ve been having some problems, but that’s normal! You have your life, your career, everything! And so do I! Did you expect that we would always be joined at the hip?" Tina tried to calm down but Bette seemed to be accusing her of having a life!
"It’s only been a couple of years. Will we be like this ten years from now? Will it always be like this, once the shine of novelty and newness has worn off?" Bette was feeling inexplicably angry. This was not what she wanted to talk about at all. She had just wanted to express to Tina how happy she was that they were together and that she could bear a little distance if that was what Tina needed. She herself felt the need for a little distance some of the time.
"What do you want, Bette? Just the other night, you just ignored me. After I asked you if you wanted to talk about Candace. You ignored me. Watching that damn tv show was more important than talking to me? I made the effort!"
"Tina, you made the effort but I wasn’t ready! Don’t you get it? I’m not ready! You ambushed me with questions that I had no answers to!"
"All I asked was if you were alright."
"I was fine! I was fine! Couldn’t you see that?! Why do you always have to pry and know everything?"
"Isn’t that what you want?! Don’t you want us to be like we were before, when I knew everything you were thinking?! At least you told me!"
"Shit, this isn’t going anywhere." Bette muttered in disgust.
"Goddamnit Bette just tell me what you want!" Tina yelled and threw the bottle of pain killers against the wall. The whole day was catching up on her and she felt like she was teetering on an edge. "I’m sorry! Okay, I’m sorry! I’m sorry I’m not here enough and I’m sorry I intrude too much! I’m sorry for everything, okay?! I’m sorry you’re hurt! I’m sorry I hurt you!"
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All she has to say….is “TINA I am afraid, afraid you will leave me” thats all she needs to say and it will open up a world of thought, love an action and then maybe she will feel she does not have to get into her skin but on her skin………forever….
Great chapter even tho The talk didn’t go well. I am glad u post daily cos I love n look forward to this story:))
So… that went well. No one said what they meant and everyone’s feelings were hurt. They still love each other though, and at least they know it. That’s the base they have to work from, and it’s a good foundation. Keep up the good work 7, I know they’ll get there, Bette’s neuroses and Tina’s fears and frustrations aside. I love this story. Thanks for posting. cheers, 7! :)
Great update. They really are bad in talking it out but maybe since they love each other it will make them come thru this rough patch. thank you for this story.
That was tough and it may continue to be but communication is key. PPS
it’s a first step…it might not be perfect but at least they are still talking and together
Well, that was as welcome as pulling out my two front teeth with a crescent wrench. I enjoyed their “talk” about as much as they did, which is testimony to the verisimilitude of your writing. I really like your alternate take on Bette and Tina’s personalities. An insecure Bette and a rather, distant? Tina is a switch-up for sure. They’ve got work to do, and forgiveness to grant to each other. Yes, it’s going slow between them. They could be quaint soul mates, completing each others’ sentences, but where would be the story in that? I’m really enjoying their pain (forgive me). Thanks!
Poor B&T the talk didn’t go well but hope the next one will be ok. Please post more, thanks!
They seriously need to try and talk again. I think they both need to tell each other about their own upbringing and about their past; that would clarify a lot of things. The reason Tina hates therapists and why Bette is so insecure. This was an outstanding update. PPS.
tangled up in words – & feelings :0 now even im confused as to what bette wants from tina – come here/go away? thats a very tall order for anyone. maybe a little more patience & practice saying what they really mean – if at first you dont succeed, try & try again – you can do it bette – thanks 7pm and PPS
Well, that didn’t go too well but hopefully the love they have for each other will get them through this rough time. Maybe they should both go to the therapist together. If Bette was in an environment where she felt safe she might be able to express her feelings better. Tina is being so patient and loving but if this continues she’s gonna break down. :(
Well, that did NOT go well at all. They should try going to the therapist together. PPS
so real, so funny and yet real. i have a big sappy smile on my face. more plz.
He 7PM, Thank you for another emotional rollercoaster ride of a chapter.Bette and Tinaa are really at cross-purposes right now.Yes, the love and adoration is keeping them together as they work through their concerns.Comunication is key at this time. Problem is that they aren’t really listening to each other yet. There is too much guilt and self-deprication. They need to give each other space and then try again. Maybe writing their thoughts down in letter form and then swapping them might be better right now. I think they need some clarity. Couples therapy will help if they are both open to the idea and able to talk through everything in a safe and understanding environment.I hoep they try again soon. I want the loving BnT back.Much graitude from Your Loyal Fan.