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1. After the Applause by intothedaylightss

   Fandoms: The L Word: Generation Q (TV), The L Word (TV 2004)  

   • Mature
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • F/F
   • Work in Progress

   05 May 2026

   Tags

   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • Tina Kennard/Bette Porter
   • Tina Kennard & Bette Porter
   • Tina Kennard
   • Bette Porter
   • Alice Pieszecki
   • Shane McCutcheon
   • Helena Peabody
   • Ballet
   • Rival Ballerinas
   • Enemies to Lovers
   • Competitive Perfectionist Bette
   • Risk Taking and Captivating Tina
   • Slow Burn

   Summary

   Bette Porter built her career on control. Tina Kennard built hers on instinct. But what they share, is a deeply-rooted resentment for each other. When a gala forces them into the same space, they discover that everything they were taught to resist might be exactly what they need.

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   49,815

   Chapters:

   15/?

   Comments:

   83

   Kudos:

   342

   Bookmarks:

   17

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