Well, I hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter. The only downside to this Easter, is that our show is having its season finale tonight and it will be gone for a few months. Thank goodness we have this. I so enjoy reading the other stories as well as writing one that yall seem to enjoy so much. So here is to the next few months, hopefully seeming shorter because of all these wonderful stories.

Seemeyou, Paulina & bvh, thanks you for your comments and welcome to our ever growing family.

Cynthia, No worriesI am just glad that you are backI am one who knows how real life can take overjust remember, you always have our fantasy world of Dana and Lara to come to.

Geauxtigers, well, thank you so muchI am honored that you feel that way.

Margot, Soupchef, Sous Chef, Lucy, SLM & Darkhorse, I know how hard it is to wait for the next chapter, but thank you for doing soit is hard for me not to be able to write every night.

Kabby, thank you very muchknowing that you can see what is going on makes me smilethat is why I write, to help the imagination picture Dana & Laras story.

Ash, thanks & we are going to get to Lara & her pastthere is so much more to come

Cuban Slave, the rebel of our familyyou KNOW I have to explore Leslie & Sharon (just like you wanted Darkhorse) thanks for sticking with the story.

Alma, what can I sayyou are awesomeand you know we will also have to get to the issue of Tonyaand yall please trust meI cant stand Monkey Noise Girl eitherso dont worry. OH AND EVERYONE.ALMAS BIRHTDAY IS APRIL 12THTOMORROWSO HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

AND Kmy most wonderful and beautiful inspirationyou have filled my heart with so muchthank you for everything you do and say.

Nowfor our favorite words.Grab whatever & enjoy (tonight it might have to be a shot of tequila because this is going to suck not having our girls around for a while).

Chapter 25

Sharon didnt know what to do or think. She hadnt seen Leslie since that infamous day, the day she laid her heart and feelings on the line and kissed her best friend. A single tear escaped her eye as she wondered what the woman could want who once broke her heart when they were girls.

Mom, Dana went over and wiped the tear away, are you ok?

Another escaped as she blinked once.

Leslie and I were talking, Dana saw her mothers eyes almost fill with dread, about how you need to get better so you can go to tournaments with me.

The relief almost overwhelmed Sharon. What would Dana think of me if she knew about my past. She would never want to be a part of my life.

You want to go this year if you can, dont you?

One blink.

Good, you know that I hate going to these things alone. All we have to do is get you better. Dana smiled sweetly at her mother as Leslie went to the other side of the bed. I am going to let you two talk while I go see what dad is up too. Dana knew that leaving Lara out there with him might not have been the best thing, because Howie wouldnt be able to help her at all. Ill be back in before I go, okay?

Sharon tried to smile, but with the ventilator and tape, it was difficult. She felt Danas lips touch her cheek where the tear had left a trail and she closed her eyes. She heard Dana begin to whisper in her ear and she thought I love you too.

Ill see you out there in a few minutes? Maybe we could go out to dinner or something tonight.

That sounds good. Leslie was touched by the invitation. I wont be long and I just have some work to finish up. After that I will be free for the rest of the evening.

What is she doing? Why is she going out to dinner with my daughter? The thoughts ran rampant in Sharons head. Not being able to talk was getting very frustrating. As Sharons eyes darted from Leslie to Dana and back again, Dana turned and walked out the door and now she was alone with the one person who had hurt her most. The one person, whom she couldnt suppress her feelings for when she was younger, now stood next to her.

Leslie saw the wonder in Sharons eyes. It has been so long, it has been too long.

As Leslie touched her hand, Sharon felt as if her skin was on fire. It was burning down to her soul. The feelings that she had thought were a thing of the past, all came flooding back with that one simple, light touch.

Sharon averted her eyes to try and regain control, but that only prompted Leslie to slip her hand into the palm of Sharons and hold on. Only tears that Sharon began to shed would be able to put out the fire that had been smoldering for so many years.

I have often wondered about you. Leslies soft tone caught Sharons attention. How you were doing, if you had a family. Leslie drew in a deep breath. If you could ever forgive me.

Did she just say forgive her? Sharon tuned her head back towards Leslie and had a bewildered look on her face. Her brow furrowed more as if to ask what Leslie had done.

I shouldnt have stopped speaking to you all those years ago. Leslie sat down in the chair next to the bed. You were my best friend. I was just shocked

Leslie looked down at the floor, And I was scared.

That is all she said, that she was scared. Nothing else. Sharon gripped her hand a little tighter.

Out in the waiting room, Dana found Lara on one side of the room, her father up, pacing the floor on the other side.

Is everything ok? Wheres Howie? Dana sat next to Lara, noticing that her eyes were a little bloodshot.

Umm, yeah, everything is fine. Lara sniffled as she looked into Danas eyes, hoping that she believed her. Howie went down to the cafeteria to get drinks for all of us. I didnt feel like coffee anymore.

Baby, Dana placed her hand on Laras cheek, what happened, why were you crying? Did dad say something?

I promise, everything is fine. We just started talking and it got a little emotional. That is all. It wasnt anything that was said. Lara leaned into Danas touch and closed her eyes.

You know I hate to see you upset, Lara. I know that I have been the cause of a lot of it lately, but I wont let anyone hurt you again. What did he say to make you cry?

Lara knew Dana wasnt going to let this go. As she opened her eyes, she looked over towards Irwin, who had stopped pacing and was looking at his daughter, his eyes also bloodshot.

Your dad didnt say anything to hurt me. We actually had a very civil conversation. Laras left hand made its way over Danas that was placed on her cheek. Civil was the only word that she could think of to describe what went on between her and Irwin. It wasnt pleasant, yet it wasnt unpleasant. Now how is your mom?

You arent getting out of this that easily. I want to know what went on. Dana was getting upset.

I will tell you later. Just not now. Lara was almost pleading with Dana. Now how is your mom doing?

Danas eyes searched Laras, as well as her face. She didnt know what Lara was trying to avoid, but she was going to get it out of her one way or another, maybe not at that exact moment, but she would find out.

She is fine. She acted a little weird when she saw Leslie, but other than that, she seemed to be doing better. Dana slipped her hand from Laras cheek, never letting go of Laras hand and placed it on her knee. I dont know. Maybe mom was just surprised to see a friend that she hadnt seen in forever. Dana looked down at the hands in her lap.

Im sure that is what it is. Just think, by this time tomorrow, the ventilator will be out, she will be able to talk and she will be on the road to recovery. Laras smile seemed to calm Dana down, no matter what she was feeling.

Hey, I asked Leslie if she would like to have dinner with us, if that is okay.

Yeah, that is fine. Do you want to go out or would you like me to WHIP something up? Lara got her devilish grin and look on her face, she could see the blood rushing to Danas face.

Why dont we go out, Dana just slowly shook her head. I cant believe you and you say that I am insatiable. I think you have that backwards. The two just sat and smiled at each other. Neither had noticed Irwin leave the room.

As Irwin entered Sharons room, he heard Leslie tell Sharon that she would be back tomorrow. As he looked up, he witnessed Leslie wipe away a tear on Sharons cheek. The look between the two women spoke more than any words could. The friendship that was once abandoned was somehow found.

Im sorry to interrupt.

Both Sharon and Leslie looked towards the door. Oh you werent, I need to go get some work done. Leslie looked back at Sharon and smiled.

Sharons eyes were no longer filled with dread as Leslie left the room.

As Leslie passed the waiting room, she saw the two lovers talking, Dana fidgeting with Laras fingers, rubbing them with her thumbs.

Hi girls. Leslie looked down upon Dana and Lara, as they gazed up at her.

Hi Leslie. Did you have a nice visit with mom?

Yes I did. Thank you. In fact, I am going to come back tomorrow and visit with her again. I was wondering, if maybe I could meet you all somewhere for dinner?

Sure, is everything alright?

Oh yes dear. I just have a bit more work than I thought.

Dana looked to Lara, who nodded her approval. How about the Italian place down the street?

Sounds great. How is eight?

Well see you then.

Leslie turned and left them in the waiting room, with ample time to visit with Sharon once more and run home before they had to be back at the restaurant.

Hey, how long has Howie been gone?

I dont know, maybe 20 minutes or so. Lara looked at her watch.

Maybe we should go look for him. Dana stood up and pulled Lara right along with her.

As they made their way down to the cafeteria, they saw Howie. He was talking to a young woman in a pink and white uniform. Dana and Lara just stood there, just snickering. Then they saw the young woman pull Howie by his collar into a room.

Lara and Dana looked at each other, wide-eyed and trying to hold in the laughter. They walked down the hallway trying to give Howie just enough time to get in a compromising position, just like he had done to them a couple weeks ago.

As they stood in front of the door, they read the sign, Janitorial Supply – Authorized Personnel Only.

Lara looked at Dana, This is TOO much like a clich. The laughter was almost too much to be stifled any longer. Lara nodded to Dana and Dana flung the door open.

OH *****!

Hey little brother hows itwell should I say standing? Dana and Lara both were grabbing their stomachs because they were laughing so hard.

You guys arent funny.

The candy striper hurriedly buttoned up her blouse and ran out of the room past the two laughing women.

I thought we were real funny. Lara, didnt you think it was funny? Danas laughter was now making her cry.

Hysterical. Just hysterical. Lara was bending over her stomach hurt so much.

Howie stormed past Dana and then Lara, knocking into both of them. As the door closed, the laughter brought the two closer together. The heaving chests and heavy breathing were now touching, feeling. The laughter was being taken over with a look that was unmistakable.

Lara

Yeah?

Lock the door. I dont want to be interrupted like we did to Howie. Dana had to have Lara, she had to have her right then and there. She didnt know what had come over her the last couple of times, but her desire was overwhelming. She couldnt get enough of this woman.

Lara reached behind her with one arm and locked the door as she pulled Dana to her with the other. She could feel Dana begin to melt in her arms. The room was small, but had just enough room for the both of them, almost like it was made for lunchtime rendezvous.

Lara backed Dana up against the wall, holding her hands above her head. Her kisses were fluid. Her tongue slid so easily into Danas waiting mouth. The taste of Danas mouth just drove her even further as she pressed against her harder.

Laras hands began to trace down Danas arms. As Dana began to lower her arms, Lara broke the kiss, eyes glazed over. Leave them.

Her instructions were obeyed and Dana kept her arms above her head. Lara continued her caress, down Danas neck, to the bottom of Danas shirt, not kissing her, but looking her straight in the eye. She began to pull Danas shirt up slowly, making sure that her fingertips made Danas skin tingle as they traveled back up.

When she got to the *****, her hands changed position so that her thumbs could caress Danas already hard nipples. As the thumbs ran over them, the sensation caused Dana to close her eyes and softly moan.

You like that?

Oh yeah. Danas eyes opened slightly and she leaned toward Lara to draw her into a kiss.

Nuh uh. Lara pulled her head away from Dana and a devilish grin appeared. Remember, I am suppose to punish you.

Oh, this isnt fair. Dana leaned her head against the wall.

Nothing is fair in love and war baby. Lara began to pull the shirt over Danas head. As the collar rose above Danas chin, Lara began to trace Danas neck with her tongue. She reached Danas newly exposed ear and began to gently suck on the lobe.

Finally, the shirt was over Danas head, but Lara didnt take it all the way off, she left it on Danas arms, as a slight restraint. The devilish grin appeared once again as Lara began a slow, deep wet kiss. As the kiss muffled Danas moans, Laras hand found the top of Danas pants, easily sliding in along the sides of her hips and around to the back, gently massaging the ***** that she commented on earlier in the day.

Dana needed to feel Lara in her, she was teetering on the edge already. The sensations and the excitement of being caught were all new to Dana. She couldnt believe that they were there in the closet, her lover giving Dana her punishment right there and oh what a punishment.

Dana broke the kiss, looking into Laras eyes, begging for Lara to make her come. Her hips beginning to make small circles upon Laras leg. Dana leaned into Lara, whispering in her ear, Please, I cant take much more. I need to you, I want you.

The hot breath on Laras ear made her even wetter than she already was. Danas wish was her command. She couldnt punish her any longer. As her right hand made its way to the front, she could feel how wet Dana was, how ready she was to be entered.

But she had to tease her just a bit more. She couldnt enter Dana right away. She slid her fingers back and forth in the wetness. Her thumb on Danas *****, finally, she entered her, to Danas sheer delight.

Dana gasped and almost orgasmed right there. Lara knew where and how to touch Dana. She began a slow rhythm as Danas hips began to move slightly faster. Laras fingers thrusted deeper, hitting the one spot that no woman can be denied pleasure.

Dana began to move up and down, faster. She was ready to explode into orgasmic bliss. Her eyes opened wide as she looked at Lara. Her breathing very shallow and hot, her mouth opened. Her legs about to give out. Her body tensed and spasmed, the look finally broken as Danas head fell on Laras shoulder.

It took a few minutes for her to come back to her senses. Lara just held her as the aftershocks continued, placing feather kisses on her neck and lips along the way. As they straightened up and made themselves presentable again, no words were spoken, just fleeting glances.

As they unlocked the door, Lara took Danas hand in hers, intertwining their fingers. The two exchanged smiles as Dana opened the door, finally seeing their audience – the janitor.