Dana pumped her fist in the air as the announcers voice boomed through the speakers, Fairbanks – 6…Peterson – 3! Her four devoted fan/friends sat back down as the roar of the applause died away. Alice let out a quiet yelp of encouragement before stretching her neck from side to side, Godyou know what I hate most about coming to these things? Bette, who was sitting next to her, handed her water bottle to Tina on the other side of her before drawling, What? Alice noticed Bettes irritated tone and decided to direct her answer to Shane who was sitting on her left, This kink I get in my neck from looking back and forth, back and forth, back and forth We get itAlice, Bette interjected with quiet annoyance. I hate the fact that all you can do is clap, Shane offered with a contemplative expression, I mean how kick-***** would it be to have a Dana Fairbanks foam fingeryou know wave it around, really whoop it up? Alice shook her head with disgust as she angrily chewed on the straw of her drink, ***** Britishso uptight.

Does anyone know how much longer theyre gonna be on break, Tina suddenly asked with urgency and returning the water to Bette. Umtheyre probably gonna start back up in two minutes, Alice replied, squinting to see the huge digital clock in the sunlight. Tina sighed and tightly crossed her legs, giving Bette a helpless look. Bette gave her a sly grin in return as she extended her arm to offer the water bottle, Use this, sweet cheeks? Tina slapped her hand away and glared at her. Heyyou two wanna keep the ***** talk to a minimum, were in a public place, Alice stated dryly as she readjusted her sunglasses. Bettes quiet but scathing response was drowned out by the noise of the crowd as the athletes reclaimed the glimmering green court. For the next couple of minutes all that could be heard was the screeching of rubber soles and the hollow bouncing of the tennis ball. Danas opponent popped the ball up into the air and Dana squared herself in the middle of court, slamming the ball over the net so that it just kissed the boundary line. The crowd jumped to its feet with a deafening applause.

Im going! Tina squealed, seizing the opportunity to weave through the seats to the nearest exit. Godshes on fire today! Alice whispered as they sat back down. Both Bette and Shane nodded emphatically. Tina returned during the next round of applause. She plopped down into her seat with a look of absolute relief plastered on her face. Bette chuckled and scooted over so she could whisper in Tinas ear, Everything come out okay? Tina curled her thumb and index finger into a circle with a little smile. They watched as Dana finished the set and the match, completely creaming the other player, easily winning the last set. The four women screamed and hooted at the top of their lungs as Dana slowly plodded off the court, with a towel around her shoulders and a triumphant fist in the air. Guyswe so have to throw a party for her! Alice exclaimed excitedly as they waited for their row to begin to empty out. Bette wearily waved a hand in protest, Aliceshes exhausted! Alice gave Bette an annoyed look, Bette? Havent you ever heard of an adrenaline rushbesides she deserves it! She turned around to face Shane, Aightyoure on guestsround up as many women, preferably hot ones, as you can from the Hood!

Shane nodded her head and started to inch her way closer to the exit stairs. Alice wheeled around, but upon facing Bette, cocked her head to see Tinas smiling face, Can you guys do drinks, maybe snacksmake sure and hit up on Marina first. When Tina gave her the thumbs up, Alice straightened up, glared once more at Bette and then turned around to follow Shane up the stairs. Bettes shoulders fell as she let out a heavy sigh and turned to look at Tina.

Cmon, Bettedont be a party-pooper

Im all for celebrating, but why does it have to involve all of West Hollywood? Cant we just have a few drinks and call it a night?

Wellyou dont HAVE to come(tentatively) Grandma

Bettes eyes narrowed as she gasped quietly with surprise, Excuse me? Tina shrugged her shoulders as she shuffled out of the aisle away from Bette, Act like and old lady, get treated like an old lady. Bette watched for a few moments as Tina playfully winked at her and slowly walked up the stairs. Youre gonna regret you ever said that, sweet cheeks, she thought as she gulped down the last swig of her water.

***

At the Planet

Shane hopped onto the bar and then quickly stood up so that she loomed imposingly over the crowd, Alrightso just to recaptonight at 8 oclock, its ladies night in celebration of the illustrious Dana Fairbanks amazing victory! There was an enthusiastic applause that made Shane smile until she felt someone tugging on the cuff of her jeans. She crouched down so that she was at eye-level with a young, very cute brunette. Shane cocked an eyebrow as a corner of her mouth rose, creating her trademark, heart-melting grin. Are you gonna be there, Shane? the brunette inquired, her eyes sparkling flirtatiously. Shane slowly retrieved the toothpick from her mouth as she lifted the other corner of her mouth, Absolutely.

At a grocery store somewhere in LA

Okthank you so much Marinaalright, see you tonight, bye! Tina closed her cell phone and stuffed it into the back pocket of her cargo shorts. Bette had just finished loading what seemed like a mini-mountain of bags of chips and other snacks into the cart and was slowly making her way down the aisle toward Tina. Tina stood in front of the glass doors of the coolers peering at all the types of beer, Marinas gonna take care of the alcohol for the mixed drinks, so we just have to bring beer, she looked at Bette and then back at the cooler with a weary expression, lots of beer. Bette leaned against the shopping cart, suddenly becoming enthralled with her cuticles as Tina continued, So what do you get for a throng of thirsty lesbians who wanna party? Bette chuckled in spite of herself, tearing her eyes from her fingernails to meet Tinas playful gaze. LITE BEER! they giggled in unison. Tina tore the cooler door open and pulled out a huge pack, but stopped her motion, apparently deep in thought.

Bette assumed the pack was too heavy so she stepped over to help Tina with it, but Tina slid it back into place just as Bette reached for it. Tina turned to Bette, scratching her head, Maybe we should get a keg or two? Bette scoffed and looked at Tina as if she was crazy. Tina gazed thoughtfully into the cooler, Seriously, Bettewouldnt it be cheaper, and we could just get them to deliver it! Bette closed her eyes and hung her head, I guess she muttered with a shrug. Tina jerked her head in agreement and slammed the cooler door shut, Great! Lets check this stuff out and then find the manager. Bette stepped around Tina to reach for the shopping cart, but Tina intercepted her path placing a wet kiss right on her jaw. I was only joking about the grandma thing, by the way, she mumbled into Bettes soft skin. Bette grinned, turned her head to steal a quick kiss while simultaneously pinching one of Tinas nipples through her tank top which were hardened from the cold draft of the cooler. Tina gasped and clutched her chest, watching as Bette sidled away pushing the cart. She looked back at Tina over her shoulder with an arched brow, Theres more where that came from.