Both women gasped as they slowly turned in a circle and surveyed the apartment-turnedwell, lets just describe it:

The kitchen was filled with dozens bottles of alcohols which needed to be shifted about to make room for the two huge kegs which Bette and Tina had just brought. There were people, well, women actually, crammed into every corner of apartment talking, making out, smoking, dancing, and a peculiar minority who had decided to forgo certain articles of clothing altogether. There were bodies draped all along the stairs up to the bedrooms as well as a few dotting the floor every few steps. The pair also noted Alices attempt at last-minute decorating: multi-colored balloons and streamers strewn all over the place. There was a chorus of loud, intermittent shouts coming from the balcony, and Tina deduced quickly it had something to do with Shane and tequila shots. Is Dana even here yet? Bette asked, leaning over to get her lips close Tinas ear. Tina just shrugged her shoulders and accepted a plastic cup brimming with fresh beer that some woman with dreads handed her. As if to answer Bettes question, Shane came tearing into the living room, gracefully jumping onto the coffee table. She gestured to someone unseen to Bette and Tina and suddenly the music was shut off. After loudly clearing her throat, she raised the volume of her smoky voice, Alright! EVERYONE PIPE DOWNthe guest of honor is on her way, find somewhere touh, hideif you canand shut the ***** up, were gonna surprise the ***** out of her!

The crowd cheered and started shifting around, bodies crashing and bumping into each other as they all searched for a suitable place to conceal themselves. Tina latched her arms around Bettes waist as they were thrown back and forth among the mob. They managed to shuffle their way behind a large armchair and crouched down holding each other tightly. Shes gonna have a heart attack when she sees what Alices done! Bette hissed. Tina nodded, if only to not contradict, and took a long sip of her beer. She offered the red plastic cup to Bette, but Bette waved it away with a look of disgust. God, you can be such a snob sometimes! Tina commented with a smirk. Just then, the apartment was engulfed with darkness and a hush fell over the crowd. Even though the party was in full swing before Danas arrival, the guests were fortunately still lucid enough to understand and follow Shanes explicit instructions. There was a faint jingling of keys and then Alices voice piercing the silence, So did you ever get to see her ***** in the locker room, she looked like she had a REALLY nice rack! Alice! came Danas whining protest. The lights switched on and those who were still able, jumped up and the entire crowd screamed/shouted/roared in unison. Danas initial expression of fear and shock quickly softened into a gleeful smile.

Alice gave her a quick hug before she was engulfed by the mob of people eager to hug her and pat her on the back, even though some of them werent sure why. By the time Tina and Bette were able to reach her, Danas face was a bright auburn, a combination of her exposure to the sun, blushing from the attention lavished on her, and the lipstick of a few women who had snuck in a kiss or two. You guys are crazy! Dana squealed, her face beaming. Group hug! Alice screamed, and on cue, the four women crushed Dana in a lovable death grip. The music started up again, a kind of funk/reggae/hip hop concoction that had everyone swaying in an instant. Tina grabbed Bette by the wrist and literally dragged her into the corner of the room which had become the dance floor. Bette reluctantly shuffled her feet back and forth with hands on Tinas waist. Tina, on the other hand, happily swiveled her hips to the beat of the music as she drank deeply from her red plastic cup. Meanwhile, Shane hooked an arm around Danas neck and pulled her toward the balcony with a sly grin, Miss DanaI have got some very sweet young thangs who are dying to meet a certain tennis star. Dana grinned like a child whod just been told they were going to Six Flags. But Shane stood in front of Dana to face her, blocking the door and reaching into her jacket pocket, First things firstyou need to relax. She pulled out a perfectly rolled joint, and bringing it to her lips, lit it and took a few puffs. Dana made a face, looking over Shanes shoulder at the balcony full of women and then at Shanes face contorted with mock disappointment. Okay, she said as she reached for joint, but you have to promise you wont let me make a fool of myself. Shane chuckled slightly as she watched Dana sucking with a high-pitched whistle, Dont worry, Daneyou take care of that all by yourself.

A cluster of women had gathered around Alice at the bar, Alright ladies, name of the game is naked blackjack: you have to bet an article of clothingWHICH YOU ARE CURRENTLY WEARINGand if you lose the hand, you lose the clothes! The drunken women hooted loudly as Alice showed off her card shuffling skills to commence the festivities. But one brunette slammed her hand on the bar as she shook her head and slurred, Waiwai..waitwhat happensif we win? Alice fidgeted with the cards as her face scrunched up in contemplation, I hadnt thought about it, actually. The brunette arched an eyebrow as she inched her face closer to Alices, Maybe the HOUSE should lose some clothes too? All the women started shouting their agreement and Alice put her hands in the air to calm them down. She grabbed a cigarette out of the mouth of the other women next to her, pressed it loosely between her lips and slammed the deck of cards on the bar before gritting her teeth Dirty Harry style, Lets do this!

At around the same time, Bette had found herself grinding hips with Tina despite her best efforts to the contrary. Tina kissed her lips quickly before twirling around so that they were pressed together, Bettes chest to Tinas back. Bette snaked one arm around Tinas waist, letting her fingers skim just underneath her camisole, while her other arm dangled at her side. Somehow, Tinas red plastic cup kept getting refilled by people passing by, and at this point they were both feeling a deliciously subtle buzz. Bette nuzzled her face into Tinas hair as she tightened her grip to pull Tina closer. They swayed back and forth, oblivious to the fact that they kept bumping into other couples who were just as oblivious to them. Tina turned around suddenly, with a curiously familiar look of helplessness on her face. Ive gotta pee! she shouted to the left of Bettes face. Bette just nodded with a smile, pulled her close and sucked hungrily on her lips before loosening her grip so Tina could weave her way through the crowd. Bette looked down at her hand, which now contained the red plastic cup that Tina had slipped into it. She looked around, noticing that Shane and Dana were still out on the balcony and that the top of Alices blonde head was sticking out from a group at the bar.

She made a mental note to try to convince Tina to head home since they were both still sober, at least in comparison to everyone else. She managed to make it to the kitchen without being knocked over and noticed a huge bowl with what looked like punch. She dipped her finger in it and sucked the red liquid off afterward. It didnt taste very strong, just a little vodka, and it had a hint ofooooh, mango! Bette plunged her red plastic cup into the bowl and nearly emptied it in one gulp. It was a refreshing alternative to the beer Tina had been forcing down her throat all night. She smacked her lips lightly as she dipped the cup back into the bowl for a hearty second. Another hand and cup joined hers in the bowl and Bette looked up to meet Shanes smiling face. This is stuff is deliciouswhats in it? Shane just giggled and patted Bettes shoulder with a heavy hand, Good stuff, Bette, really good stuff. She reached across the counter and grabbed a bottle of water, placing in front of Bette before seamlessly meandering through the crowd back to the balcony. Bettes brow furrowed as she brought Tinas red plastic cup to her lips for a final sip. Just as she was about to lower her cup for a third helping, Tinas armed encircled her waist from behind and one hand fluidly made its way to grab the cup. Thats enough for you, baby, Tina mumbled into the fabric of Bettes shirt. Bette turned around to find her lower lip captured in between Tinas teeth. Tinas lips trailed down to moisten Bettes chin for a bit before she broke away with a devilish smile on her face, Alices is busy de-clothing half of West Hollywood over there, she said, jerking her thumb in the direction of the bar. Bette smiled and bent her head down to suck on the side of Tinas neck before mumbling, Actually, youre looking a little over-dressed right now. Tina shrugged her shoulder to squeeze Bettes head out, One more dancethen we can go home and continue the party there. Bette nodded slowly, drawing Tina closer and they slowly staggered back toward the corner which housed all the gyrating bodies.