Would You Like Ice With That?

Oh my ***** God, shes here! Alice walked into the planet, trying hard not to trip and fall as she made her way to the table. Her eyes were fixed firmly on the face of her best friendwho she had kissed mere hours agowho had kissed her backand who was now looking at her with an unreadable expression. Was it regret? Was it curiosity? Was she pissed at her? Or was it something else, something she dared not allow herself to hope? Oh well, thought Al, as she took a seat opposite one Ms Fairbanks, this is gonna be interesting.

Hey guys! she said, a little too brightly, receiving a chorus of Hey’s and Mornings from Tina, Shane and Bette. She chanced a glance at Dana, who was sporting a faint half smile and a twinkle in her eyes, as she replied Morning Al, sleep well? in a voice a little huskier than usual.

Al felt her stomach do a back-flip as she caught the tone in Danas voice, and registered the look of thinly veiled desire in her eyes as their gazes locked.

Okay! Al suddenly blurted out, I gotta go to the bathroomto umm, to powder myumm, my nose! Thats it, my noseokay, so Ill uhh, Ill be right back guys as she bolted from the table and practically ran to the bathroom.

Tina, Bette and Shane all stared at the space Al had been sitting in a few seconds before and exchanged quizzical looks with each other.

What the fwell, that was weird, mused Bette, whats up with her?

God knows, its Al remember replied Tina as she picked up her coffee.

Shane simply raised an eyebrow and went back to her triple shot of Espresso, her brain not yet caffeinated.

Dana sat looking at the closing door to the bathroomand made her decision. She clearly needed to talk to Al about the kiss they had shared, and by all appearances so far, talking was not going to be capable for Alice today. And as much as it was talking that Dana wanted to do, another part of her was craving the feeling of Als lips against hers, needing to confirm whether last night was real or a mistake. Dana knew in her heart that it was real for hershed sat up all night, alone in the living room, playing out the memory of the kiss on a never-ending loop. And had realised that she had wanted to kiss Al since forever, but had buried that feeling long ago, piling a mountain of friendship on top of it instead. But as soon as Alices lips had touched hers, that feeling had burst out of her in a dizzying rush. And before shed known what had happened, shed found herself in the most passionate, stunning, life-altering kiss of her lifeand she wanted to feel that againand againand again

Dana rose from her chair, looking at the others round the table and, indicating to the bathroom door, said Im gonna go check on our Alicemake sure shes not going loco in there. and with a brief smile (and a deep breath) pushed through the door

***** Alice, you just made a ***** idiot of yourself, you know that right? Get a grip on yourself, its only Dana for Gods sakeDana, your best friend remember…who has the softest lips in theDAMNIT! Al blew out a frustrated breath. Why was she suddenly going to pieces? She looked at herself in the mirror for about the hundredth time and asked herself the questionwhy had she kissed Dana?

She was beyond confused, her mind in a crazy whirlwind that had started at 4am that morning, when she had waltzed across the friendship line and planted one on her best friend. And why had she done it? Be honest with yourself Alyou did it becausebecause

BecauseI couldnt fight it anymore, she announced to the mirror and sighed deeply. Because shed finally realised how much she felt for Dana, the goofball tennis star with a charming naivete that always got her in troubletrouble this time that began with a capital T. It was the thought of Dana ending up with the cat-murdering, sycophantic, controlling and downright annoying Tonya that had forced her feelings to the surface.

Ive got to talk to her, tell her how I feel, thought Al, but what if she doesnt feel the same way? Could I handle that? FuckI dont want to lose herwhat if-

Hey

Startled, Al spun around, facing Dana, who was leaning against the bathroom door, simply looking at her.

Heyyou made me jump, she said nervously

Yeah, sorry about that, you seemed a million miles away offered Dana. You okay? she asked.

Me? Yeah, Im fine she babbled, Im great, a-okay, just peachy, no proble-

Al, Dana interrupted, moving closer to the blonde, we need to talk

O-okay

About last night she took another step closer, now only half a metre away from her.

Yeah? Al was beginning to have trouble concentrating, feeling Dana moving closer, her gaze locked with her own.

You kissed me she was now only a foot away and could feel the sparks between them begin to fly again

So did you Al replied, surprised that she was actually able to speak with Dana this close to her.

Dana swallowed convulsively, gathering her courage, her pulse beginning to pick up, her heart starting to pound in her chest.

So

Al licked her lips subconsciously, her eyes glancing down to Danas mouth, her own beginning to water at the thought of kissing her again.

So? she replied huskily

Dana took a final step closer, Kiss me again, she breathed.

She looked deeply into the eyes of her best friend and felt the heat and lust radiated back to her. She moved forward and pressed her lips to the blonde’s, gradually deepening the contact as the feelings between them grew in intensity, her hands moving of their own accord, sliding round to cradle Al’s back.

Alice had just time for one last coherent thought (‘oh my god, shes gonna kiss me!) before her focus narrowed and concentrated on the wonderfully soft lips now pressing urgently against her own, and the warm, supple body melting into her arms.

Tongues met and probed, tentatively at first, but with a rising hunger that threatened to steal away both sets of ragged breathing. Their hands began to roam restlessly, familiarising themselves with the curves and contours of their bodies. Their kisses grew more fevered, their passion rising with every passing moment.

Finally, Dana moved away slightly, breaking the kiss, resting her forehead against Als as she fought to calm her breathing and racing heart. Her hands were wrapped around the blondes back, her fingers moving of their own accord, tracing random patterns across her shirt. Her mind was only capable of one thoughtWow!

Alice wasnt faring much better, her body going crazy with the sudden onslaught of emotions that she was feeling. Yes! she thought, She feels the same way! She kissed me again! And what a kiss?!? Damn, under what bushel was Dana hiding that talent?!? Her hands were idly playing with the loose tendrils of Danas hair that brushed her neck. Feeling that one of them had to try and verbalise something, Al lifted her head and locked eyes with the gorgeous brunette in her arms

Wow okay, so it wasnt exactly the most eloquent of things ever said, but it captured her emotions perfectly.

Dana quirked a grin at her, Yeah, wow

Damn Dana, whered you learn to kiss like that huh? said Al, feeling a little more relaxed at last.

Dana smiled goofily and blushed, shrugging her shoulders, and stammering wellI dunnoit umm, seemed to comekinda naturallywith youyknow?

God, she is so ***** cute, thought Al, as she leaned forward to taste Danas lips again.

And again, the kiss rapidly escalated into spiralling passion, Dana moving to press Al against the wall, her lips slipping down to trail kisses along her jaw and neck, her hands pulling Alices hips into hers, beginning to grind wantonly against her.

OhGodwe need to get out of herenow! thought Al, managing to find one last shred of reason in her mind.

Dana, she breathed, Dane, honey, lets go somewhere a little more private, yeah? she finally managed to drag Danas attention away from her neck, pulling her face up to meet her eyes, her lungs gasping for the breath that Danas touch had stolen from them.

Dana focused on Als eyes, and nodded, oh yeswe definitely need to do that a wry smile tugging shyly at her mouth.

Al couldnt help but grin back at her. Her pulse picked up again at the thought of being alone with Danain her very empty apartmentwith a very comfy couch and an even comfier bedseeing the heated look of lust and desire that filled the darkened eyes gazing into hers

She gulped, and felt every last drop of blood in her body settle somewhere just south of her navel.

Okay, need to go now, she said, moving regretfully away from her friend.

Yeah, good idea said a still breathless Dana. They helped each other straighten their clothes and hair, trading the odd lingering kiss, each trying not to let them escalate again. They paused a moment, simply taking in all that had happened, hands loosely clasped together. They grinned at each other, sighing in unison and traded a heated look that hinted at the passion to come.

Shall we? Dana indicated the door, grinning widely

Abso-friggin-lutely! and with that, Alice sauntered past her Dana, giving her a playful slap on the butt. Meet me at my place in 10 minutes she purred into her ear, as she exited the bathroom and headed for the tableleaving a goofily-grinning Dana staring dumbly at the door.

Wow, she murmured to herself, before gathering her composure (along with her hormones and libido) and pushing through the door