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Strictly Roommates – Chapter 15
“Bette… Look, I’m not really sure what’s going on here. I mean, I have a pretty good idea, but… the point is, Tina’s devastated right now. Maybe you should just… wait a while.”
“Wait a while?” Bette asked indignantly. “For what? Her to finish moving her stuff out of the house? Wait until she and Brenda are serious? Or maybe I should wait until she realizes she absolutely hates me, is that what you’re suggesting?”
Shane knew that Bette was only lashing out at her because she was mad at herself. For that reason, she continued to talk to Bette calmly.
“What I’m suggesting,” she said slowly, “is that Tina wouldn’t have spent the last two days crying if she really wanted to move out. If she hated you, she’d be walking around here cursing you. This doesn’t really look like a person who’s had a falling out with a friend.”
“Then what does it look like?” Bette asked softly.
Shane sighed deeply, then met Bette’s gaze. “It looks like a broken heart.”
Bette understood what Shane was suggesting. She didn’t know whether Shane had evidence of Tina’s feelings, but if she had to guess she’d say it was intuition. She didn’t want to waste another minute asking questions, though.
“Just give me five minutes,” she said to Shane, backing into the hallway. Shane nodded.
Bette walked carefully down the hallway, as if she could ward off calamity by sneaking past it. When she got to the door of the bedroom, she took a deep breath and tried not to start crying. She knocked softly on the door.
“Tina?” she said softly, resting her temple against the wood of the door. She heard the mattress creak as Tina sat up on the bed.
“Go away, Bette,” Tina said, and her voice sounded defeated. It was the strangled sound of a voice that had just come down from a crying jag.
“Tina I’m not going anywhere until you let me talk to you. Will you please open the door?”
When Tina didn’t respond, and Bette could hear no movement from the inside of the room, she sank down onto the floor, with her back resting against the door. She opened her box beside her.
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(60 votes, average: 3.68 out of 5)
Bette’s confession was rather sweet, but sad. At least the truth is out, or one side of it, anyway, so that’s one hurdle jumped. The ball’s in Tina’s court now. What will she say or do? Lovely story, atlas. Thanks for the post. :)
Why you stop right there? This is so good and glad to see Bette finally telling Tina the truth. Please post more, thanks!
That was just plain mean leaving it there…PPS.
At least she’s listening. Thanks for the post you’re doing a great job.
Finally! Thanks for the update. That was really sweet!
Wow, Bette is really pouring her heart out. How can Tina resist that? Please post soon!
huh…you stopping here….OMG that is just mean……you get right back here and post and update right now !!!!I love this story
god.. i love it!!! thank you :)
Beautiful story.. please update soon.
Finally they are talking honestly. I hope Tina forgives Bette. Great post.
I just luv this can’t wait for the next chapter. When will there be a kiss
NNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOdo not stop you are doing soooooooo wellBette on the make, love it…
ahhh what will tina do! what happens next! pps!!!
Loving this story… but you REALLY didn’t stop here????Thank you PPS!!!!!
Ok, don’t keep Bette propped against the door on her knees for too long. Please come back with an update soon!
i will admit to not expecting Bette to be as bold and brave so soon..Three thumbs up you go Bette…now how will Tina respond
awesome! love this story!
ummmm…why did we stop here??? what was tina’s response??? cant leave us hanging, girl!
That was so cool. Just gotta love Bette..
I love this story. How can Tina resist her?
Sniff! I’m really glad Bette found her lost words :-) A little honesty goes a long way in this situation, helps Tina understand why Bette said and did those things. I think you accidentally misplaced the rest of this chappy tho :-) Thanks atlas!
Great update and you stopped too soon! Thank you :)
go bette… this is great… now post the rest of this chapter…
Great update. Post soon.
God I loved this sentimental Bette. Your story is absolutely amazing. Thank you.
ohhh Gosh it was about time Bette. PPVS
Romance, well done.
AWWWWW, Now that is the way that it should happen, Bette spilling out her heart to Tina, the woman that she loves.
Okay, I’m tired of being a silent reader..PLEASE post soon! Love this story.
AWESOME story! Hope all is well PPS!!!!thankyou
been checking for updates almost everyday. pleeaaasseee…. post.
Another silent reader emerges to say she’s eager for an update! Great story-telling, so far!
im a bit late catching up but i actually started crying with happiness when bette was like because im falling in love with you, it was so cute :)
at last some ‘truth’ time. sad but strangely enjoyable. more asap plz.
i’m glad bette got the courage to tell the truth…and i’m sure tina will listen and everything will work out
Great update. Glad they are talking. Friends should be able to talk and apologize to each other.
argh…dont stop…why did you stop? more please.
Go Bette!! I am all smiles coz I just love this story!! You are doing such a good job unfolding this amazing tale before my eyes. Thanks and PPVS! Now I am waiting for their sweet first kiss :)
I’ve been following this story so eagerly and enthusiastically. It’s terrific. Well-written and agonizingly traumatic.Keep going and thanks.
You must have left out the next page. Damn computers! PPVS.
Wow, great chapter too short though. I loved the box :)
Anybody’s heart would melt with that kind of situation. I’m glad our girls are finding their way to each other. Thanks for the post! PPS
AHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhh…you stopped there??? WOW….that was awesome… If that doesn’t melt Tina’s heart….
PLEASE UPDATE SOON!!!! LOVE THIS.
omg that was soo good! Please post soon! X