Later on in the day, Shane and Alice meet up for drinks. They have called the couples asking if they want to join them, but have gotten no response. So subsequently they end up drinking a rather large amount, agreeing that there is not much else they can do whilst awaiting the friends that probably would never appear.

Al, I bet you three drinks that Dana and Lara, and Bette and Tina chose shagging over coming out tonight. Shane slurred, downing another shot and re-focusing on her friend.

What if one couple turns up and the other doesnt?

Shane raised her hand, about to answer, and then looked at Alice with a confused expression. Realizing she was too drunk to answer Shane burst out laughing, rocking foreword on her bar stool unsteadily.

Ok. She said, straightening up, still grinning from ear to ear. Both couples turn up, you buy me three drinks, none turn up I buy you three drinks and if one couple turns up then we both have to down something really unpleasant. Shane stopped herself, her brow furrowed in concentration. No wait, thats not right.

Shane tried to figure out the bet in her head, hiccupping every now and then. Alice wasnt even listening; they were both so drunk already that any further alcohol consumption would probably have rendered them unconscious anyway.

Alice suddenly felt a slap on her leg, making her jump in pain.

Ouch, Shane that really hurt. You crazy drunk! she cried, rubbing her leg as the stinging set in. Alice kept forgetting Shane was a lot stronger than she looked.

Al Im so sorry, I love you mate, you know than right?

Alice giggled as Shane mumbled drunkenly in her ear and proceeded to slip off her bar stool and land in a heap on the floor. Both women burst out laughing, then attempted the very risky and clumsy task of getting Shane up off the floor.

Ok Shane I think were a little bit drunk. Alice breathed, succeeding in heaving Shane back onto her seat.

“I completely agree Al, maybe we should sober up just incase anyone does turn up.
They looked at each other and broke out into grins.

Nah! they said in unison.

Alice ordered two beers and they settled back down again, watching the few other people who were in the club. Alice couldnt believe how empty it was; she blamed the lack of distracting eye candy for her current state of drunkenness. Just as Alice was about to voice her opinions she noticed two rather attractive figures sauntering their way over to her and Shane.

Al, weve got company. Shane muttered, nudging her friend and nodding in the direction of the couple. But Alices eyes were already there, she swallowed as a disco light swept over the couple, illuminating them. Alice looked away as Dana and Lara came to stand in front of them, finishing off her beer in three long gulps.

Hey guys! Dana gushed, absolutely glowing from head to foot.

Shane and Alice psychically looked the couple up and down, making mental notes on body language, and then glanced briefly at one another to confirm their thoughts: these two had deffinatly been ***** constantly for the past few days.

So Dana, where have you been? Shane asked, raising an eyebrow at the blatantly obvious body language, but still feeling the urge to tease her friend.

Sorry I borrowed her for a few days. Lara said, unable to stop smiling and playing with Danas hand.

Well, as long as youve brought her back in one piece then we dont mind. Alice said, raising her second drink in the past five minutes in Laras direction.

Shane and Alice then had no other choice but to sit and watch the sickening display of affection in front of them, as the happy couple began whispering in each others ear and giggling.

Oh this is going to be fun. Shane drawled, Alices sarcasm rubbing off on her.

Dana and Lara abruptly stopped pulling and tugging on one another, realizing their behavior was a tad anti-social. Lara went to order some drinks so Dana could talk to her friends without any distractions.

So whats been happening guys, hows Bette and Tina? Dana asked, eagerly awaiting the gossip which she was always last to know anyway.

Bette and Tina are ok, happier I think, yunno those two, theyll never brake up. No matter how much Bette ***** it up. Alice slurred, trying her best to meet Danas eyes but finding it increasingly hard to focus.

How much have you two had to drink?

Alice and Shane looked at each other; neither had been keeping count, not that they could count anymore

I would say a rough estimate ofa lot?

Shane nodded in agreement. Yeah, a lot seems about right.

Dana nodded slowly, relieved then to be handed a drink by Lara. The couple returned to their hushed conversation and playful looks into one anothers eyes. Shane cleared her throat and glanced at Alice, but she was off somewhere else, wrapped up in her own thoughts. Shane hopped off her bar stool, this time finding her legs firmly beneath her and excused her self.

After a rather embarrassing episode of not being able to do up her jeans Shane stood in front of the mirror in the bathroom. She fiddled about with a piece of hair, trying to get it to flick out just in the right place to perfect her official hair style of messy.

The bathroom door opened and a figure moved passed her and disappeared into a cubicle. Shane stood there for a minute, starring through the mirror at the door, now occupied, in the reflection behind her. She could have sworn that had been the woman with the striking green eyes from the Planet earlier. The one who had so easily dismissed Shanes endearing charms, and the one who subsequently Shane couldnt get out of her head.

Realising just how unlikely it was that that had in fact been the same woman, Shane laughed to herself. She must have drunk too much, she was now hallucinating. Glancing in the mirror one last time she left, returning back to save Alice, who looked as though she was about to hang herself.

Dana and Lara had obviously progressed with the public displays of affection as they were now stuck to one other. Unable to resist kissing and touching whilst doing the simplest task of talking.

I dont know why they dont just have *****; it would be so much more entertaining. Alice said bitterly.

Shane smiled, happy for Dana and Lara but also relived that her friend shared the same thoughts as her.

Ok Shane, Im bored and horny. Alice murmured, scanning the increasing crowd in the club for any tasty morsels.

Shane smiled, ordering two more beers to keep the entertainment going.

If you could shag anyone right now, who would it be?

Shane laughed and handed Alice a beer, smiling at her friends unashamed out look on life, which was so similar to her own. She sipped at the beer, knowing the answer to the question without even having to think about it.

Well, first choice would be you, simply because youre the closest.

Alice nodded, knowing Shame would try and answer it practically and not romantically.

But, the one woman I would love to shag right now would have to be the one that blew me off in the Planet today. Shane shook her head, letting a smile creep onto her lips. I just cant seem to stop thinking about her.

This surprised Alice, she would have thought Shane would have moved onto her next selected victim, after such an unexpected defeat.

She really got under your skin, didnt she?

Shane sighed, peeling the label off her bottle. She hated it when emotions got in the way of logic, especially when there was a hot woman involved. But she just couldnt stop thinking about her, it was obvious that she was only interested because she had rejected her, and that had only helped to further her curiosity. Well, that was what her sensible voice told her, she currently wasnt listening to her other voice at it was talking emotional dribble again.

No its not that Al, I just think Im looking for something different right now. Someone a bit different.

Well, fresh supplies are dwindling Shane. You knew the day would come that you would have successfully shagged the entire female population of America. I guess its only natural that you should start looking over seas.

Shane shot Alice a look that couldve killed and finished off her beer. She turned around on her stool and ordered two more, the alcohol seeping further into her blood stream and numbing her brain. She rested her head against the bar, moaning to herself.

Oh my God Shane! Alice mumbled, nudging her friend.

Shane didnt move she was quite comfortable wallowing in her own drunkenness.

Shane look dammit! Alice screeched, pulling her up physically and turning her round.

Wha. Shanes voice trailed off and she focused on the person Alice has been so eager to draw her attention to.

She saw, all she could do was look. In the middle of the dance floor, moving rhythmically at very close quarters with another female was the woman from the Planet. So she hadnt been hallucinating

Well I think shes ***** Shane, may not be single though.

Shane didnt care, she was transfixed. Was it possible that this woman had grown even more beautiful in the time between this afternoon and now, or had Shane just not been paying attention earlier? She watched her, watched the way she moved, memorized every detail about this woman.

Alice cleared her throat loudly, but still Shane continued to stare.

Shane stop staring, Shane please its embarrassing.

The song finished and Shane watched as the woman leaned her slim body into her dance partners, planted a kiss on her cheek and whispered something into her ear. Shane had to look away, her heart was racing and she rubbed her hands on her highs, frustrated at the way she felt.

Ok you have to go over and talk to her, the suspense is killing me.

Shane turned to Alice, she had to calm down, she couldnt remember the last time one person had made her feel this way.

***** Al, shes driving me crazy.

Alices eyes widened as she saw the object of her friends desire approaching the bar behind Shane.

Shane dont turn around, pretend like were really talking. Alice whispered, leaning back to appear cool.

As soon as she had to think of something to say all appropriate topics of conversation disappeared from Alices brain.

Umok, Shane whats you favourite position?

Shane sighed, she couldnt believe that Alice was a writer and yet couldnt come up with anything else apart from ***** to talk about. And the last thing she wanted to talk about was ***** as the woman was now standing directly behind her.

Two beers please, thank you. The velvety voice said, sending goose bumps to travel up Shanes spine.

Oh my God! Alice exclaimed, suddenly pulling Shane close to her, their faces inches apart. Do you know who that is Shane? she whispered frantically, her eyes fixed on Shanes.

Yeah Al, I kind of know her. Reluctantly

No, no I mean I know her, well I dont know her but I know who she is!

What are you talking about?

Alice couldnt believe Shane had no concept of the world of fame and yet still succeeded in ***** the majority of it.

Shane! Thats Tabitha Green, I have all her books, and shes like written and directed three films!

Disgusted at the face which stared blankly back at her Alice pushed Shane away and got up to talk to her idol. Shane grabbed her arm but she shook it off roughly, smiling sweetly before introducing her self.

Excuse me, Tabitha?

Tabitha Green turned around, Alices knees nearly buckled beneath her. Shane was right to be infatuated with this woman; she was deffinatly a lot more striking in real life.

Hi. Tabitha said, searching her brain incase she was supposed to know this woman.

Im sorry, Im a big fan of yours, my names Alice.

Hi Alice, its nice to meet you. I think I met your friend Shane earlier.

Shanes ears pricked up at the sound of her name being said so perfectly, she had been trying to ignore that fact that Alice was going to make a complete fool out of herself. Now, unfortunately the woman of her dreams had just been introduced to a celebrity vampire and it was all Shanes fault. Reluctantly Shane turned around, feeling foolish and shy, emotions which were usually unknown to her.

I thought it was you. Tabitha said, her eyes twinkling at Shane. Shane looked into her green depths momentarily, feeling her breathing become shallow. Luckily Alice now had verbal diarrhea.

So Tabitha I love your new book, can I expect any more soon. Im really intrigued by how you left your main character, so alone and in such a dark place. Alice chirped, her eyes becoming serious as she tried to draw Tabitha into a meaningful discussion.

Thank you, thats very kind of you Alice. I am writing at the moment but nothing coming out soon Im afraid. I felt like it was time to take Isabella out of her life of security in which she had become accustomed to and dump her somewhere that may entice a different side of her out. But Im glad you like it, I was a bit apprehensive about that last book.

Shane could do nothing but listen to the soft, yet intelligent words leave Tabithas perfectly formed mouth. She wanted desperately to say something of interest, but it was rare that she read anything, let alone a whole book.

Alice grinned, grateful for such a positive response.

Wow I would love to talk to you some more about your writing. Im a bit of a writer myself but just cant seem to grasp the concepts and ideas that you explore in your books.

Tabithas smile widened and a blush crept across the tops of her cheeks. Shane really had to say something soon, before Alice accidentally asked her out for a drink.

Im sure you are more than capable of writing, youve just got to find a subject which grabs you. But here, Ill give you my card and well meet up. Tabitha said, searching around in her pocket before successfully pulling out a crisp, cream card and handing it to Alice. Alice turned the card over in her palm as if it were gold, smirking to herself as she felt Shanes eyes watching her.

Thats my office number, but Ill get the message if Im not in.

Thank you so much Tabitha, its nice to know there are some nice celebrities out there. Oh and dont worry, Im not like a crazy stalker or anything. Alice joked, laughing at her own sense of humor.

What about you Shane, what do you do? Tabitha asked the rather quiet brunette by her side.

Im a hairdresser. She said simply, holding Tabithas gaze steadily. Her heart about ready to explode.

Really, are you any good? I mean Im sure you are. Its just that Ive been looking for a decent hairdresser for ages, are you local?

Shane nodded; she could have listened to that voice for hours.

Here Ill give you my card, thats my mobile number and I do house calls as well. She said, needing to get that last part in. Shane handed Tabitha the card, her finger tips lightly brushing hers, sending shivers along Shanes hand. Their eyes met and she knew Tabitha had felt the same, if Alice hadnt been standing there she would have just reached over and kissed this woman there and then.

Alice rolled her eyes, realizing then that if Tabitha was going to go for anyone it would be Shane.

Thank you, Ill probably give you both a call in the week, but Ive got to get back to my friend now. It was nice meeting the two of you. Tabitha said, giving both Shane and Alice warm smiles, and then heading back across the dance floor.

Alice sat back down next to Shane, the two women watching Tabitha Green saunter back over to her friend, who actually didnt look too pleased to have been kept waiting.

That went well. Alice said finally.

Yeah it did, didnt it? Shane replied, grinning from ear to ear.