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The Journey to You – Chapter 21
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“This ‘lifestyle’ I’ve set myself up with is all I can afford right now. Why is that so difficult to comprehend?”
“I get that, I do. But why can’t I do this for you?”
“Do what? Spend an insane amount of money so we can cook in our own place for less than 3 weeks?”
“Baby, I’m doing this for you, for us.”
“I did this for us too, Bette. I may not do grand gestures and spend lots of money, but everything I have done for the past 2 weeks, and how hard I am working right now? That’s all for us.”
Both women stared at each other; tension swirled through and between them.
“Bette, I can’t let you pay for everything. I don’t need to be taken care of.”
“What if I want to take care of you?”
“You’re not listening to me. I don’t want to be a kept woman. If we want to have any hope of making it, we need to make these decisions together. Just because you earn more than I do does not mean you pay for everything, and it certainly does not mean you get to make all the decisions. My opinion has to count, even if my money doesn’t.”
It dawned on Bette what Tina was saying, how she must have made her feel by taking her to that expensive apartment, coming to her city and taking over how she was going to live her life.
“I’m sorry Tee; I really didn’t mean it that way. Really baby.”
“I know.” Tina sighed.
“Do… do you want me to call the realtor and try and get out of the contract? I can cancel the furniture too…”
Tina did not respond, she stared at her fingers. She was exhausted, her brain was fried, she had been looking forward to coming home to Bette and being held while she slept; but the events of tonight just seemed to add to the weight on her shoulders. Bette walked to the bed and sat on the edge, she took one of Tina’s hands in her own, stroking it gently before lifting it to her lips to place a soft kiss on her fingers.
“Can we compromise?” Tina turned to look at Bette.
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“Can we compromise?” Finally, a relationship-saver line that they both agreed on. Their relationship so far can be likened to a scary rollercoaster ride. One moment they are at the bottom of the pits, fighting, the next moment they are scaling new heights with their passion. But I have hopes that they’ll make it. I’m pulling for them both that they’ll work on their shortcomings, get to know each other better and love each other deeper. You write scenes “swirling with tension” quite well, tibetteporter. Yeah, brava and thank you! :>
I’m glad Tina was able to talk to Bette and tell her why she got so upset about the apartment. They need to let each other know what is going on in thier heads so they can move forward and not fight so much. Bravo Bette for understanding and compromising. PPS
wow lucky Bette, thank you so much, that was HOT, but Tina needs to be a little easy on Bette, her being defensive is not going to help them move forward into their relationship. Post soon and have a beautiful evening dear.
Tina got to stop walking out and Bette need to start talking more to Tina. Tina is used to being her own boss thank you for posting.
Well, talking about these things is definitely the key. They both made mistakes, but they resolved them together, which is how it should be. But, there is also nothing wrong with doing sweet things for each other as long as they are both doing them. For Bette, it wasn’t about money, it was about doing something nice for Tina. Instead of getting agry and walking out, she could have said she appreciated it but….and explained her feelings to Bette. It would have been the more mature solution and they would have had the same results.
Glad they talked through that and hot hot hot make up sex! PPS
Tina’s point was valid, but she needs to communicate better. Bette’s gesture was sweet and kind and I am glad she was able to see where Tina was coming from after she talked to her. I hope that they can learn to talk before fighting.
Glad that Bette gets it and that they talked it through….pps
Why didn’t Tina explain her feelings from the get go? She is somewhat of a hothead and a bit immature. Maybe that’s one of the things that Bette loves about her b/c the make-up sex is torrid. PPS.
I seem to be in the minority. Bette’s grand gestures are sweet, but Tina’s point is a valid and important one. She needs to communicate it better – no more walking out – but when someone is working 16 hour days, her nerves will be frayed. That’s just human. Bette is learning, too, that in a relationship big decisions need to be made together – and that’s great. Thanks, TBP. PPS!
Communication is key, but I too love the grand gestures.
I am with banana.. the relationship is still early, these things bound to happen but its great they are resolving their issues through proper communication.
i agree with banana to… still early days and there lots of learning still to be done.. i think it’s great that bette was thinking of tina, but in the beginning they both need to learn to talk…:)PPS
That was so good. I just hope Tina stops walking out and she learns to talk to Bette about what she is feeling and the same goes for Bette. Thanks
Awesome resolution to their latest snafu. Geez, banana… you and I are always on the same page. I totally agree. Communication is the key: stressed, tired, or otherwise. tibetteporter: excellent job, yet again. I can’t believe how excited I get when I see a new chapter of this fic pop up. Keep up the great work and PPS.
THAT was definitely some wonderful make-up sex. These two are struggling to find out who they are in their relationship. It’s going to be a while before they are on more equal footing. I wonder if Tina will keep her apartment in LA or if she will be convinced to move in with Bette. After 3 weeks of living together in SF, I think it will be hard for both of them to return to living in their own places. Wonderful story…PPS!