Tabitha was running round, getting ready for her date with Shane. She was already fifteen minutes late and couldnt find her wallet anywhere. Plus Ella had been crying ever since Tabitha had started to get ready and nothing seemed to settle her. So she had to resort to dropping everything and wrapping Ella up in her favourite blanket and shushing her to sleep. Will had seen this on day time TV, something about returning the baby to the position it was when originally in the womb and then replicating the sound and warmth. It worked anyway and Ella eventually settled down and was now sleeping soundly in the comfort of Wills arms. Still wrapped up like a Christmas present but presently peaceful, so as long as it made Ella happy Tabitha wasnt going to argue.

She started looking around for her wallet again, the apartment had become a real mess since Tabitha didnt have time to tidy up and Will couldnt distinguish a mess from an empty room. She started going through the draws in her desk and suddenly spotted her wallet poking out from underneath a collection of car magazines. She shot Will a glare and shoved the wallet in her pocket.

Ok Will I’m going out, please only call if its an emergency and not because you cant find the ketchup.

Hey that was an emergency!

Tabitha flung her jacket on and shoved her phone on her bag. She quickly went over to Ella and Will, gave her daughter a quick kiss on her head and messed up her brothers hair affectionately.

Dont go having too much fun now, I wouldnt want you being happy, or god forbid even smiling. Will joked, beaming warmly at his big sister.

I wont, you two be good. No house parties. She called over her shoulder, exiting the apartment finally.

Outside she took in a deep breath and rested her back against the door, filling her lungs with the calming fresh air which now surrounded her.



Milk was pumping with bodies, heat and the consistent thrum of music which reverberated throughout the foundations of the club. It was nine thirty and already impossible to distinguish one female body from another. The alcohol was running like water, people pressed themselves against the bar as if their very lives depended on it.

Shane had been there since eight, although Alice had always warned her that turning up to a date was noticeably eager and definitely did no possess the cool factor, which of course was the most important ingredient to a successful date. Shane however was concentrating more on preparation as her key to success. That and the fact that she couldnt think about anything else all day and the mere prospect of being near Tabitha was causing a bad case of chronic nervousness.

Three beers and two shots later and Shane was considering that preparation, which mainly consisted of inherent alcohol abuse, was not such a good idea.

She checked her watch again; Tabitha was now half an hour late and hadnt called to notify Shane of this delay. Grasping at the small hope that Tabitha had a tendency to be late, as she had been earlier at her hair appointment, Shane continued to wait.

It was a new and interesting experience to be sitting in Milk on her own and to not even be tempted to approach any young attractive females. She couldnt even register the glances and smiles from other appreciative women. All her energy was focused on Tabitha, she didnt want anyone else. Well, not for the moment anyway.

Above her she sensed the presence of a person, standing next to her. She sighed, playing her finger along the rim of the glass in front of her before turning to reject the complimentary on-looker, her face set in a sympathetic grimace.

Her eyes however did not meet the gaze of an anonymous woman, but the ever green depths which she had become to know so well.

Shane, mind if I join you?

The perfectly formed words floated over to her and laced their way into her ears, causing a brief but intense high to jolt through her chest.

Tabitha, hey. Shane sputtered, standing up awkwardly, unable to take her eyes off the British rose.

Tabitha set her drink down on the table with her bag and moved forward to give Shane a quick hug. She slipped her arm around Shanes slim waist easily and pulled her close.

Im sorry Im so late, I shouldve called. I hope you havent been waiting too long. She said into Shanes ear, breathing in the sweet smell of Shanes hair.

Shane had her hand resting lightly against Tabithas back and couldnt help stealing quick glances at the body pressed so casually against her own. Tabitha hadnt changed her hair since earlier; she now wore jeans which hugged her long legs and hung perfectly off her slender hips. Showing off her slim waist with a glimmer of creamy skin that appeared at regular and teasing intervals from underneath her top.

No dont worry about it, Im glad youre here now.

Shane moved back slightly so she could look at Tabithas face. They gazed into each others eyes; the fact that they were so close was burning its way from their minds in their inanimate limbs. Creating a separate world of their own from the commotion of the club around them. Shane was feeling light headed just from looking at this woman, all she wanted to do was taste the lips which were so temptingly close to her own. Feeling the heat gradually rising between them Shane decided that it was too soon to make a move, she wanted it to be perfect. Not in the middle of Milk because she couldnt restrain herself for longer than five minutes. The two women smiled shyly, without any words being used they knew they were thinking the same. Parting from the hug they settled down at the table. Tabitha took a long sip from her drink, needing to cool down, her hormones racing through her blood stream as if they were on a drug.

Shane couldnt help but watch as Tabitha brought the bottle of beer to her lips and drank, her perfectly smooth neck swallowing the fizzy liquid in two graceful gulps. Setting the bottle back down on the table Tabitha licked her lips and glanced at Shane, who quickly looked away realising that she had been staring for a bit too long.

Tabitha smiled, blushing at the attention Shane was subtly trying to lavish upon her.

Shane I have to say, you did a great job of my hair. I think youre very talented.

Shane smiled, her hand restlessly fiddling with the foil label on her bottle.

Thanks, cutting hair seems to be one of the only things Im good at.

What are the other things? Tabitha asked, raising an eyebrow. Her words tainted by her questioning tone.

Shanes smile broadened, Tabitha loved the way her mouth seemed to curl up ever so slightly when she smiled. Giving her a childlike mischief which was probably what most women fell for when they met Shane, well it was certainly working on Tabitha.

Im not sure, youll have to let me know.

They fixed their eyes onto each other again; neither able to look away, neither wanting to look away. Shanes gaze drifted down to Tabithas lips, two soft pink pillows which held the smallest of smiles. She noticed how Tabithas top lip was slightly bigger than her bottom, giving her a wistful look which made Shanes heart flutter just looking at her.

So err Shane stammered, tearing herself away from temptation long enough to settle down her racing heart. How do you like LA?
Tabitha took another long drink of beer, needing some distraction from the tension building up like a gathering storm between her and Shane.

I love it, its so different from England. The people and attitude towards everything is so much more laid back. Plus theres like a coffee place on every corner, which I think should be made compulsory everywhere.

Shane laughed, nodding in agreement.

Yeah, the ever- available coffee is a very useful thing. I wouldnt be able to live without my morning shot of caffeine.

Tabitha smiled at Shane, watching her, listening to her deep and hypnotic voice. She noticed how cute Shane could be, underneath her rock chick exterior was a very sweet and kind hearted girl.

So have you lived in LA your whole life?

Yeah pretty much born and raised.

Tabitha noticed the lack of eye contact and the refusal to elaborate on her past. If Shanes past was as dark and unsettling as her own, they were going to find out fairly quickly that they had more in common than they first thought.

What about Alice, how long have you known her?

Shane pouted on concentration, tapping her bottom lip absently.

Must be coming up to about four years now, it was kind of embarrassing because I tried to hit on her friends wife and Alice pretty much saved me from getting ***** slapped.

Tabitha laughed assuming that Shane probably got close to getting slapped quite often.

What happened?

Well. Shane looked off into a distant spot in the past, then returned her eyes to Tabitha who was waiting intently for the story to begin. Tina is one of the sweetest people youre ever likely meet and I should have realised that she was just being polite to me. But I think I had drunk a bit too much so my perception of the situation was a tad incorrect. So I proceed to chat her up then Alice, who had been subtly eaves dropping, realises whats going on and advices me to back off just as Tinas wife Bette makes an appearance. This was very lucky for me because Bette is not one of those people that you want to mess with. Shane paused, smiling at the memory. But I dont think Bette would ever leave me alone with Tina now, just incase I pounced on her or something.

Tabitha laughed, picturing the scene Shane had described. All these people and scenarios were so new to Tabitha, even though she had been ***** her whole life she never really had a chance to experience a truly ***** subculture.

Youll have to introduce me, Ill try it on with Bette and whilst shes distracted you can kidnap Tina. Tabitha joked, watching a grin spread across Shanes lips.

When you meet them Im going to remind you you said that. Shane said, laughing at the thought of such a situation. But to be honest I havent really got my eye on Tina.

Tabitha met Shanes dark eyes and felt herself go weak as her gaze travelled down to Shanes lips, set in a permanent pout, they seemed so innocent yet so magnetic at the same time.

Oh really, got your eye on anyone in particular?

Shane moved closer, covering Tabithas hand which was innocently resting on the table. The small contact caused a jolt of electricity to travel from their hands, up their arms and pierce their hearts, skipping a beat and intensifying the unsaid words which were passing silently between them.

Shane hovered an inch away from Tabitha, the two women mirroring one anothers desire in their eyes. The particles suspended between them seemed to be humming, pulling them closer, both unable to resist. With the club pumping around them both women were lost in their own world, oblivious to anything other than each other.

They were so close now Shane could feel Tabithas breath against her lips. Barely audible, just below a whisper Shane uttered the word you. As her lips puckered out to form the delicate syllables they touched Tabithas waiting mouth as softly as butterfly wings. Such a chaste kiss left both women shaking from the brief contact. Their hands now lay intertwined on the table, Tabithas thumb absently rolled around Shanes palm, sending shivers up her spine. Dilated pupils met, words were not needed as their lips moved in to do another kind of talking.

This time the kiss was not delicate. Their lips met in the middle as they melted into one another, tasting, searching and exploring the outer casing of their mouths. New tastes and new sensations were spiralling through the two women, causing their lips to shake from the force of the sweet flavour of lust. Shane automatically snuck her arms around Tabithas waist, pulling her body close. Both of them gasped as the kiss intensified. Tabithas hand grasped at the back of Shanes neck, tugging at her short, dark hair as she gently pulled at Shanes bottom lip, asking for entry. Their lips locked together as if they were two halfs, made to fit seamlessly as one. Shanes tongue seductively coaxed Tabithas as they met for the first time, gently stroking, moving in unison, gradually becoming braver as the passion over took reason.

Tabitha let out a whimper as her self control dissolved only to be replaces by an uncontrollable desire to ravish every inch of Shane. The kisses were feverish, as if they were long lost lovers reunited after years of separation.

The originally sweet and innocent kiss shared between the two was now a distant memory as they became completely lost in the touch and taste of one another. Unknown to the warm and passionate world of Tabitha and Shane the whole of Milk was literally salivating at this very raw and personal display of affection.

Both women had already managed to acquire half of the clubs curiosity merely because of their looks, now all eyes were subtly watching. Catching glimpses of something which they could only dream of experiencing.

As Shane captured Tabithas lips again, not wanting the expanse of extremely good kisses to end, Tabitha unwillingly placed a hand against Shanes shoulder to halt the impending descent back into another lust filled kiss.

A moan of disappointment escaped Shane and she let Tabithas lips go, resting their heads together, bringing their breathing back to normal.

Tabitha closed her eyes, unsure of what had just passed between her and Shane but knowing it was so much more than just a kiss. She could hear her heart thumping in her ears, beating in time to the music which has been surrounding them the whole time.

Shane was left speechless, she rarely came across someone that could kiss as good as her, and what she had just experienced was better than any kiss that had ever touched her lips. Shane opened her eyes and looked at the face which was pressed against her own. The long, dark lashes lay against creamy, peach coloured skin which were slightly flushed and Shane noticed a hint of freckles peppered across her cheeks and over her nose.

Feeling the dark eyes watching her Tabitha opened her own. They smiled, shy, knowing smiles. Normally Shane would of taken any other woman into the bathroom after such an intense kiss. But she didnt want to with Tabitha, she wanted to savour the moment and remember their first kiss, which she hoped would be the first of many to come.

Tabitha looked down at their intertwined hands and played her fingers around Shanes, enjoying how comfortable she could be around this woman, even only on their first date.

That was a good kiss. Shane whispered, holding back the urge to kiss Tabitha again.

It was wasnt it.

They continued to smile into each others eyes, giddy and happy from the feelings they were provoking.

Shane pulled back slightly so she could look at Tabitha properly. Her dark eyes reflected the emotions going round in her head, leaving them a chocolate brown, warm and loving. Shane leant forward and planted a kiss on Tabithas nose. Backing off again as if to admire her work

I really like you. Shane murmured, the words escaping her mouth before she had time to stop them. A flash of vulnerability shot through Shanes eyes, she couldnt believe shed said that on a first date. That was always what she had to listen to.

Tabitha blushed, feeling her heart swelling under the emotions piling into it. She brought her hand up and stroked Shanes soft cheek, smiling as the scared look disappeared from her dates eyes. She leant forward and kissed Shane on the lips faintly.

I really like you too Shane.