Two Of A Kind

Chapter 9 – Misunderstandings

When Shane woke up the next morning Alex was already up. Lazily she stretched her limbs, a big smile spreading across her face. After their shower they had crawled into bed and had fallen asleep in each others arms after polishing off the rest of the champagne and then some. She remembered every detail of her night with Alex, and felt it too as she moved her sore legs. The way Alex had touched her and kissed her and then fucked her Shane smiled again. Slowly she sat up in bed and swung her legs over the side. Stifling a yawn she got up and padded bare naked to the bathroom remembering even more details of her night with Alex.

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She could hear voices coming from the other side of the door. Slowly she opened it a crack cautious of who might be on the other side. She saw Alex leaning against the table on the far side of the room her face looking dark and thoughtful. There were two other women and a man she didnt recognize. For a moment Shane didnt know what to do. Truth be told she was a little afraid after the last time someone had invaded their hotel room, but when she looked out again she saw Alex was animatedly talking to the redhead sitting on the sofa. Tentatively she stepped out of the bedroom and made her way towards Alex.

I think a direct approach is the best thing. All we really need, Alex said stopping mid sentence as she saw Shane casually walking towards them her hair still dripping a little from the shower shed just taken. Her lips were looking a little bruised from their night and Alex felt herself blush a little as she thought of the things they had done to each other. It had been a long time that she had felt this good. Shane had felt so good under her touch. They had felt as if theyd belonged. As if theyd fit. Hey, Shane said taking a seat next to the redhead on the sofa. Im Shane. Alex shook her head to clear the thoughts milling around in her head. Yeah, this is Shane, Marinas friend. And this is my friend Tracy, but everyone calls her Ice, and she pointed to the blonde sitting opposite Shane. The two exchanged a nod. The bleach-head over there, said Alex jokingly, is my cousin Eric. And this is his sister Robin. The redhead said, Hi, and shook Shanes outstretched hand.

The door to the suite behind them opened. Ok, I got us three cars, and Nicky walked into the room handing Alex, Ice and Robin a set of keys. When she saw Shane, her face broke into a smile and she walked over to her to give her a hug. Hi, its nice to see you again, her voice friendly as if theyd known each other for years. Shane was so shocked to see Alex girlfriend, she just sat there completely dumbfounded. Alex looked at Shane a little worried her friend might have been a little too friendly. She exchanged a glance with Nicky who just shrugged. Lets find Marina. Once we find her, Alex finally spoke up looking at Shane, its up to you to talk her into going home.

So this is the group of people who are going to stand up to Marinas mobster family, Shane thought to herself. She didnt feel very confident. Her initial elation at her night with Alex had also disappeared at the sight of the perky blonde. She slumped in her seat as the rest of them were making a plan of action.

Nicky was leaning against the sofa glancing down at Shane who looked like someone had just hit her upside the head with a baseball bat. She wondered what was going on between her and Alex. She had noticed something different about her when she had seen her this morning, When she had asked her if anything had happened, Alex had just smiled and told her to get her mind out of the gutter and back to work. That was Alex to a t. She would never kiss and tell, sometimes frustrating the ***** out of her. Nicky shook her head at Alex mysterious behavior and the moping brunette and hoped that her friend had finally found someone whod stick around.

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Alex and her friends had discussed their plan of action for more than two hours making sure they had all their bases covered. She had told them about her encounter with the goon squad and they had all agreed that this could be fairly dangerous. Fortunately they werent pussycats either. Alex had given Shane a bit of information on their backgrounds.

Tracy, better known as Ice, was a bodyguard for the rich and famous. She used to be in the army. Shed been a good soldier, but the rigid army structure had been too much for her. So she had left and had spent six months in Alex spare room contemplating what to do next with her life. One night of serious brainstorming and two bottles of tequila later Alex and Ice were in business together. Ice opened up her own little bodyguard agency with Alex as a silent partner. Quickly she built a name for herself, in small part due to the large amount of work thrown her way by Alex and her friends. In larger part due to her combat skills and excellent intuition. On occasion Alex had told Shane, she also helped out as a bodyguard. Shane had been surprised at hearing this. Alex didnt exactly look like bodyguard material which according to Alex had exactly been the point. You didnt have to look dangerous to be dangerous.

Her cousin Eric according to Alex still had one foot firmly stuck in adolescence. He was also apparently one of the most brilliant hackers Alex had ever met. He was also the first hacker Shane had ever met, so she just took Alex word for it. Eric had set up shop in their hotel suite. By the time they had left there were cables everywhere. When she had nearly tripped and stumbled into some very complicated looking gizmo, Eric had caught her and explained that all the equipment was there for a reason proceeding to describe every single device and its function until Shane had mercifully been rescued by Robin.

Erics sister turned out to be a cop. She had gotten a call from Alex and immediately taken a few days leave to help out in an unofficial capacity. She looked smart and efficient and Alex had assured her that Robin was the kind of cop who would do anything to get the bad guy, within the perimeters of the law. Alex had shaken her head when she had said that. When Shane had asked her what was wrong, shed simply responded that she didnt really have all that much faith in the law. Shane hadnt pushed it any further, because truth be told she could relate.

The final member of the rescue squad Shane had seen once before at Milk. Dancing intimately with Alex. She had walked in on the two of them talking in the bedroom. Alex had been holding Nickys hands who had looked angry and flustered. Shane had taken the situation in stride and gone to the mini bar and gotten herself a beer. She was wondering how the perky blonde was going to help them, when Alex had walked into the small kitchenette and told her that Nicky was a martial arts expert. Shane had willed Alex to tell her more, but Alex had just turned and walked back to the bedroom with two diet Cokes. She had wanted to ask Alex how she could have done all those things to her when But she couldnt, because she knew the answer. Shed done it herself a million times.

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Alex glanced over at Shane who was very quiet in the passenger seat. She looked in the rearview mirror and saw Nicky and Robin in the car behind them. Ice was running a different errand. Are you okay, Shane?, Alex asked reaching out and resting her hand on Shanes leg. Yeah man, Shane said still contemplating if she should ask Alex about Nicky. It was really none of her business. But then she and Alex had just had mind-blowing ***** and she had a right to know where she stood. She let out a deep sigh. This was exactly why she didnt do relationships. Alex continued looking at Shane worried that Shane wanted to back out. If you want, I can drive you back to the hotel and well take care of it. Oh so now theyre here you dont need me anymore huh?, Shanes voice rising a little. Huh?, Alex looked at Shane confused, No, thats not what I meant. I I just dont want you to get hurt. The silence was stretching between them. But you dont mind your girlfriend getting hurt?, Shane finally asked not being able to stop herself. Huh?, Alex was looking even more confused now. Between looking at the road, Shane and the car behind her, she was getting a little rattled now. Shane gestured to the back of the car. Alex glanced over her shoulder. What the ***** then suddenly it dawned on her as she saw the car in the rearview mirror, her thoughts going back to that night at Milk. The night Shane had first seen Nicky.

Suddenly Shane heard a roaring laughter and she saw Alex throwing her head back against the headrest. Whats so funny?, Shane glared at Alex. I hate to say it Shane. But when I said I dont do relationships, Alex paused to gather some momentum, I meant it. Shane just kept on looking at her. Suddenly the meaning of Alex words hit her. You mean. Alex nodded. Ok, just so there is no further misunderstanding Nicky is not your girlfriend?. Alex turned her head to Shane and stroked her cheek. Dude, Nicky is not my girlfriend. She is, however, my best friend and my roommate. Shane couldnt believe how relieved she felt at hearing this. So, Shane started as Alex pulled to a stop in front of a red light and grabbed a handful of Shanes shirt. She pulled her towards her and kissed her deeply until Robin started honking behind her because the light was now green. Reluctantly she let her go and hit the gas leaving in her wake a very glowing Shane, both on the inside and the outside.

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Ice was already standing at the curb, when Alex and Robin pulled up. Alex glanced at the GPS in the car. Kingston. She hadnt been in this neighborhood yet. It looked a little, well rich, but then that was to be expected of a Ferrer. They were after all filthy rich. The four women exited their cars and walked over to Ice who was unfolding some blueprints on the hood of her car. They gathered around her. The house is over that hill, Ice spoke as she pointed to a hill to their right. There is one access road. The house has a front entrance and a service entrance, her attention now directed to the blueprints. She continued pointing out the various doors and rooms. How did you get these?, Shane asked after Ice was done. Ice glanced at Alex who just shrugged. Then she looked back at Shane and smiled. Dont ask, dont tell. The four women broke into laughter at the look on Shanes face. Its one Alex and Ices favorites, Nicky added still a little breathless.

Alex whispered something in Ices ear and the two of them walked towards the trunk, Nicky, Robin and Shane on their heels. When Ice popped the trunk. Shane gasped involuntarily. Inside were more guns and ammunition than she had seen her entire stay on the Strip. Fear knotted itself in the pit of Shanes stomach. What were these women planning on doing?