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Strictly Roommates – Chapter 7
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Truthfully, Bette could not stomach the idea of Alice directing her usual antics at Tina. Tina, who was so fragile right now. So beautiful. So undeserving of a hard time. Especially now.
Bette was broken from her reverie by Shane’s appearance. Alice was all too eager to share the news.
“Shaney! Guess who’s a lezzie? Bette’s new housemate! You should go for it, Shane. You should totally go for it.”
Bette, who had been staring into her coffee cup, involuntarily jerked her head upwards. She wasn’t expecting that reaction from herself, but hearing talk of Shan and Tina caused her heart to drop. Shane could, and often did, pull any girl she set out for.
“No!” Bette yelled reflexively.
The girls looked at her with surprise.
“Why the hell not?” Alice asked. “Is she seeing someone?”
“No… No, she’s not.” Bette shifted uncomfortably.
Shane studied Bette’s face with a newfound understanding, and spared her from the questioning glares of their other friends.
“No, I know what Bette means. Tina’s new here, and what she needs is friends. Not that awkward next-day shit that I’m known for. It’d make things weird for all of us. That’s what you meant, right Bette?”
Bette picked up her cue from Shane.
“Um, yeah. Yes. That’s what I meant.” She looked down at the table.
“Good point,” Dana shrugged.
“You know, I should get back. I told Tina I’d show her around West Hollywood today,” Bette excused herself. Shane stood as well.
“Yeah, I have some errands to run. I’ll walk out with you.
Bette and Shane said goodbye and walked out of the Planet in silence. Once outside, Shane lit a cigarette and they stood quietly for a moment.
“Bette, I just want you to know that I’d never step on your toes. You have to know that.”
“I’m sorry. I don’t even know why I reacted like that,” Bette said, ashamed at her outburst.
“Yes you do.”
They fell silent again.
“Please don’t tell the others,” Bette said quietly.
“Of course.” Shane squeezed Bette’s shoulder as a sign of support.
After parting ways, Bette waited until Shane pulled away before climbing into her own car. She took a minute to catch her breath, hands gripping the steering wheel.
She was surprised by the sudden, gripping feelings. She hardly even knew Tina; she just didn’t want Tina with any of her friends. Or anyone else, period. It’s just a crush, she told herself. A silly crush.
Bette resolved that she would squash these feelings before they progressed any further. She would focus on being the type of friend her new roommate needed right now.
This, of course, would prove harder than it seemed.
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i just love it when one of our girls are in denial about the other…
Good ole Shane. She always seem to know and understand Bette so well.
Getting caught up, luv B’s reaction, so sweet…
Fun new aspect to the usual stories.
GOD Alice with her mouth lol. She is so funny. Glade our yoda was there to take things under her control lol. Love it. PPVS
Nice of Shane to not tease Bette about it and just step back, but my goodness, Bette has got it bad. This is what, just a day or so in? Heaven help her after a week! Thanks for the post!
of course it would be hard for bette, this is like the love from first site
Love that Shane,she doesnt tread on friend. AliceWWWEEELLL. Hope that Tina feels the same as Bette does. From room mates to Bed mates. thanks
love shane… and i hope shane smacks alice…
Shane is such a great friend! I hope Tina feels the same attraction to Bette that Bette feels to her. Well……how could she not, it’s Bette Porter!
Another great update – just got up to speed. Thank you for this story. Waiting to see how this progress. Thank you :)
Poor Bette really has got it bad! Can’t wait for more.
I’m surprised Alice didn’t ask Bette if her outburst was because she likes Tina.
I could so hear and see Shane in this chapter. Bette and Tina are adorable in your story – I can’t wait to see how things unfold from here.
Shane is good and help Bette here, let see more of B&T. Please post more, thanks!
this is getting better and better everytime:D alice was just her good old self, i love her, and shane was great. Very realistic. Loving it, pps!
I come back from a weekend away, and >poof< more 'Roommates' - thanks for continuing to write it!
Just got caught up! I love this story and loved Bette’s reaction even better. Leave it to Shane to pick up on the vibe from Bette. Can’t wait to see how this progresses. PPS
) PPS. Like your story
That went fast for Bette, didn’t it? Not complaining though :) You simply gotta love Shane.
I totally love it!!!
It definitely will be harder when Tina has those same feelings.
let’s just see how far this “strictly roommates” would actually hold… great story, girl. glad i am able to catch up with it.