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Coming up for air – part thirty seven
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“Can we lie down for a little while…? I need to lie down with you…” Tina said.
Bette lay back on the couch, placing a pillow under her head. Tina climbed on top of Bette. She rested her head on Bette’s chest. Bette let her fingers comb through Tina’s soft tresses.
They stayed silent for minutes, both of them deep in thought.
“Maybe we could remodel the house….” Tina finally mumbled into Bette’s chest.
“What did you say?”
“Maybe we could remodel…”
“But the house down the road already has three bedrooms….” Bette said, not picking up on what Tina was trying to say.
“No… maybe we could remodel this house… add a bedroom…”
“T… could you look at me for a second…?”
Tina got up on her elbow. She looked down at Bette, searching her eyes for understanding.
“What are you saying, T?”
“I’m saying that I don’t think we’ll ever find a home as beautiful as this one…”
“T…”
“I’m saying that I’ve changed my mind… this house was ours, Bette… and I think it could be again… If we both want it to be…”
“… but Tina… we can afford another house… a great one… I don’t want you to worry about our financial situation…”
“I’m not talking about the financial aspect, Bette. I know I said I couldn’t move back here…”
“You said you could never move back here with me because we lost each other in this house…” Bette said, repeating Tina’s words from months before.
“I know…. and at the time I meant it… but lately I’ve realized that this is the only home I’ve ever really known…. it still feels that way. And somehow I can’t bear the thought of letting this house go…. it would be like letting go of a huge part of you and I… of the really wonderful part of you and I. And I don’t want to do that. ”
“But you were right, T… we lost each other in this house…” Bette said with sadness building in her eyes.
“Yes, we did. But we also got to know each other in this house… we had so many firsts right here in these rooms… We took the first chance on each other right here… I’m beginning to think it makes sense to take the second chance here too… I think this is where we belong…”
“Are you sure, T?” Bette said without noticing she was holding her breath.
“Yes, I’m sure… seeing all of those houses you found… I just… I mean it when I say we could never find a more beautiful place to live… and hopefully raise a kid or two. It was always in these rooms I saw us being a family, Bette. I don’t want to let that dream go…”
Bette let out her breath, “really?”
Tina nodded and saw the relief in Bette’s eyes. “Do you agree with me, baby… or are you getting hooked on us finding somewhere new?”
“I think I can let that go…” Bette smiled.
“So does that means I won this one?” Tina giggled.
“Well, I didn’t really put up a fight…” Bette smirked.
“Still… I’ll take all the victories I can get….” Tina smiled and kissed Bette’s waiting lips.
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Thanks for sharing your story. Yes, this Tina has committed and Bette’s smile should be blinding. Tina has agreed to live with Bette and in their home, bravo. I like your Tina and dislike the circus IC has sent her Tina on for 3 seasons. Hopefully IC will bring hers home too as you’ve done.
I so love the way you write. You can feel the love Bette and Tina have for each other. It is nice to see that Bette will be moving in with Tina. That should be fun. Thank you PPS
awe…mushy and sentimental. sweet!! time for shopping and they can do a little toy shopping too. rmao
I was so pleased to see this chapter, I had a goofy grin on, much like Bette’s, for most of the way through… I’d had one of the worst days *ever*, and I could literally feel my blood pressure decreasing (well, there was a pleasant spike or two in the old pulse rate after B & T did a bit of dancing in the dark… *ahem*) as I read the chapter, right from the first word of your author’s notes… by the end of the chapter, the goofiness turned to straight up mushy euphoria, which is likely a good thing. I’ve gone from stressed out to all calm and serene now; I want to like, cuddle puppies and kittens and sing like one of the von Trapps… Well, I probably shouldn’t sing. Ever. But still, the power of your pen (or, rather, keyboard) is awesome. I just totally adore this story, anker. It’s sweet in all the right spots, brings the heat when it’s needed, and the emotions and dialogue, well, they’re always spot on. Thanks, anker.
Oooooooooooo a post – how on earth do you have time for that right now, I thought you were VERY busy wink wink LOL. Well….I’ll have more to say when I’ve read it, but will look closely for the little hint :o)) Say hi to you know who. xx
oh wow you out did yourself gyrl!!!!! I fall in-love with this couple everytime I read you….I’m planning to go away Friday was gonna be Wed but!!!!…do you think you could post again so when I get home Monday I’ll have this to read?…I’m going to do my nominations today!!!!!Thank you again, that was such a special chapter…big smile.
Perfect the rings might not be perfect but the hands and body still fit/ thanks
Absolutely beautiful, I think the new rings will symbolize a new beginning for tibette. Thank you for a beautiful chapter, sweetie!
The house hunting is not a fun idea unless you really want to move or you have to move. With today’s cost maybe living in a cave is best. Tina’s comments about the other houses was in keeping with the new B&T. Instead of throwing everything away add to it to make it better. The remodeling idea is perfect and living in Tina’s place until it is completed it ideal. Living in a place that is being remodeled is not fun. The rings do bring up different aspects of their life together. In my mind it is not because of the affair that the rings no longer fit but the growth that both have gone through that would require new rings. New rings for a new beginning.
Again so glad to see your post. Love this story and love that they are keeping the house.
Was very surprised, but happy to see that you posted. I guess since she was occupied with visiting her parents I won’t hold it against you…like I ever would anyhow! Glad to see B&T talking and teasing each other…Oh and of course loving each other. Thanks my friend for this pleasant surprise!
Hey my friend, I was lookin’ for my Sunday Anker fix ! **is that wrong that I won’t even let up on Easter? LOL!*** I laughed at your golf comment. The best part of that game is driving the golf cart! LOL! I agree with Bette on the “cute” comment. Smoldering Hot = Bette. Cute = Dana. Any questions? LOL! I loved the way these two talked through the home remodel, wearing their old rings and they came to a decision without having an argument. B & T are finally having a relationship where they put the wants and needs of the other in front of their own. What could be better than that? I did enjoy the last line of the story that said, “Maybe the rings aren’t right anymore but our hands still fit…” Bette said with a little smile. “They fit perfectly…” Tina said and brought their hands to her lips. Absolutely Beautiful. Thanks Anker. PS. Ciao.
What a fantastic chapter. Can’t say enough about your skilled ability to write and keep me captivated from start to finish and then wanting more…Delighted to see B&T communicating and expressing them self, can’t wait to see whats ahead for this two…Please post soon.
Your writing of the characters is so well rounded…the passionate and ethereal along with the mundane. Perfect. Thank you for taking the time and expending the effort in making personal shout-outs. They are so appreciated. Let’s continue w/this journey. PPS.
awesome and the ending of the chapter was just beautiful
With a little lump still in my throat I salute you and your writing, I am really enjoying this story.
OMG Anker that was brilliant writing! Just brilliant. I don’t know what else to say. Please keep knocking me of my seat…you are sooooo talented.
Perfect just Perfect, thanks for taking the time to post another wonderful chapter PPS
Awesome Anker! God I really missed this after the last teasing chappy!I have been patient and I would only be mad if you never posted again!That is not the case, so only repect and lots of luv go out to you!So whats next?Whats up Ankers sleeve for us to read? Bring it on cause…..you rock! xoxo
Oh so exquisitely done! Thanks anker :)
Hey Anker, I loved the genuine love and romance in your words. This latest chapter shwon how wonderful live can be when Bette and Tina discuss their worries and thoughts with one another. The decision to remodelled the house was made together. They discused it and then came to a rational decision as the best way forward. Their night of love making was the perfect finale. Sweeet to see them talking about their old rigns and choosing a path together to reunite their souls and lives with new rings. These will symbolize the lessons learnt and provide a tempate for their future. Thank you so much for this afternoon delight. Your Loyal Fan.
Hi, Anker! Just want to mention your comments are some of the most personal and sincere on the site. I even read the ones not left for me…nosy, I know! Loved this chapter and that dynamic between B/T that you portray so well. Tina manipulating Bette (when it’s in a good way)is always fun to read, and so is watching Bette trying to make sure she’s got the signals right. I’m glad Tina has changed her mind about the house, and that Bette was wise enough to agree to Tina’s living arrangements during the renovation. You really know how to write both chatacters equally well and always strike a good balance. Thanks! Have a great week!
Pouting, sulking, you name it. And yes… if the BP is a member, doesn’t matter what the club is, I’m THERE. I can have a problem with being optimistic, but love it anyway. It works, I swear. Seems to me that B&T were taking turns with grumpy and sulking… page from my book, I guess. LOL I must say, I’m pretty glad they decided to stay in their house. Such a darned nice house it is, at that. You know, I think YOU’RE the romantic around here… *sigh* The hands still fit, for sure.
Hey L, I will try again LOL, but I seriously don’t know what happened. About your author note to me – why is it a problem that you get further away from the ending???? I don’t see a problem in that!!! LOL. It’s okay you breezed by their trip (cos you are the writer and calling the shots here….although I would like to do that LOL), just felt I had to mention it :o)) About the post, this goofy Bette is so adorable, sweet enough to eat….eh did I just say that!!!! I love the idea about remodeling the house and I think Bette will be happy not to live in the mess while they’re doing it…eh the remodeling I mean…I’m sure Tina will make her see that. And that last scene awwwwww so cute, loved it all mate – only problem, I want more and I want it now LOL xx….oh BTW thanks for the little “name thing”, made me feel special :o))
Good chapter and perfect!