Cfone – Thanks I wasnt sure if people would like it since everyone is hung up on the whole Al/Dane connection.

Nix – Glad you liked the letter, it took on a mind of its own. I didnt plan the whole waking up and writing thing til it happened so I just went with it. I was gonna make Shane say it out loud…but I mean come on its Shane she hasnt changed that much.

Janet M – Your right, I am my own worse critic…but after being on display my whole life with performing and competing and high expectations, Ive become a person who is never satisfied with their own work…after all when you are satisfied your really just settling and settling is really just the fear of failing…if that makes sense?

Maya, M_Rave, Aceofhearts – Thanks! Ill try to keep it coming, I really do think they belong together.

PLAY LIST:
After an Afternoon (acoustic version)
Ill Do Anything both by Jason Mraz..let them play through

Previously on ***** Of Our Lives…

Dear Al….
I think that last night was amazing, but I made the biggest mistake of my life…

Alices heart began to break as she finished the letter up to where Shane had fallen asleep.

Alice: I was the biggest mistake of her life?

Al, I never should have walked out that door…Anyway, I guess what Im trying to say is if youll have me Im yours …the question is do you want me?

Alice: Your girl? I think I kinda like the sound of that

Shane: Al?

Alice: Yeah Sha…

Shane: Shut the ***** up and kiss me




Chapter 12 – Staying in

Love is the same as like, except you feel sexier. – Judith Viorst

Alice sat on the back of the couch and leaned in to kiss Shane over the shoulder. The kiss started off slow and easy, but soon, Shane was pulling Alice off the edge of the couch and she landed awkwardly half on Shane and half on the floor.

Alice: Okay someones a little anxious!

Alice struggle to catch her breath that Shane knocked out of her, and Shane looked down and chuckled as she helped Alice up and onto the couch.

Alice: Damn Shane, you tossed me like a rag doll.

Shane: Sorry I forget my own strength sometimes.

Alice rolled her eyes and sat next to Shane with a big toothy grin on her face. she put her elbow on the back of the couch and rested her head in her hand while staring at Shane. Shane looked down at her hands in her lap and played with the hem of Alices shirt she was wearing from the night before.

Shane Stop staring at me.

Alice: I cant help it, youre so ***** cute when you get like this….I like it.

Shane: Get like what?

Alice: I dont know, its not like a specific thing its like…childlike. You get nervous and you wont look me in the eyes, and you fidget…and you NEVER fidget. Youre always draped over some piece of furniture all cool and *****, but like now youre sitting up….So I just like watching you act different.

Shane: So youre telling me after a couple of hours last night, not only am I acting completely different, but you know all the ways I act different?

Shane looked up at Alice with a look of horror. Alice tilted her head back and laughed.

Alice: Shane Im just ***** with you…I know how much you hate being vulnerable… I was staring at you cause I cant believe were sitting here like this…

Shane: After what we did last night?

They both nodded at the same time. Shane put her feet up on the table and scrunched down into the couch till she was sitting lower then Alice.

Alice: Now theres the Shane everyone knows.

Shane shot Alice a look and stuck her tongue out. Before she could pull it back in Alice swooped down and sucked it into her mouth. Shane smiled into the kiss and pulled Alice sideways into her lap. Alice probed the inside of Shanes mouth longing for the connection they had only a few hours before. Shane pulled out of the kiss gasping for air.

Shane: Man….Bette wasnt lying.

Alice gave her a confused look. Shane blushed and cover her mouth with her hand.

Alice: Spill it Romeo!

Shane shook her head no. Alice squinted her eyes as she plotted her next move. In an instant she reached out and grabbed both of Shanes nipples through her t-shirt.

Alice: Spill it or Ill give you the Death Lock!

Shanes jaw was dropped from Alices sheer audacity. Shane panted heavily as Alice held on firmly.

Shane: Promise? (She said as she wiggled her eyebrows.)

Alice began to twist Shanes nipples like doorknobs and Shane squirmed in pain under Alices vise grips.

Shane: *****! AL I cant I was sworn to secrecy…OUCH!…***** she said shed break my hands if I told anyone….AL stop come on that ***** hurts.

Al eased off her grip Shane, but didnt let go.

Alice: Then you better choose Shane….keep your hands or your nipples.

Shane sat back and thought for a moment. She looked down at her chest and then her hands. Alice couldnt help but crack a smile as Shane seriously pondered the situation. She couldnt wait to see which one she would actually choose. Shane looked up at Alice and gave her a mischievous look.

Shane: I think the better thing would be for you to choose…after all, these hands were the ones that had you speaking in tongues last night.

Alice realizing she had been defeated and released Shane from her grip. Shane immediately started rubbing her chest. She whimpered as her own touch cause pain in the sensitive spots. She looked up at Alice and pouted.

Shane: That was low Al…even for you.

Alice shrugged

Alice: Torture techniques…every good investigator should know them.

She smiled at Shane, who rolled her eyes.

Shane: The only thing I can tell you is that Bette said you were an amazing kisser….and she was right… now drop it cause Im not going to tell you anymore.

Alices jaw dropped. Then a cocky look came across her face as Shane lifted up her shirt and looked at her purple nipples that were throbbing. Alice climbed over Shanes legs and straddled her while on her knees.

Alice: So… you guys were discussing my kissing techniques huh? Was there anything else that Ms. Porter divulged to you? Hmmm?

Shane made a locking motion to her lips with her hand and threw the imaginary key across the room.

Alice: Oh I wont be needing the key. I have other methods of torture that will get information from you.

Shane grabbed her own ***** and her face went pale. Alice gave her a wicked smirk and put her hands over Shanes.

Alice: Awe, the prisoner cant handle what I dished out? Here let me tend to your battle wounds.

Alice slowly removed Shanes hands (although she resisted at first) and brought her mouth to her left nipple. She swirled her tongue around Shanes nipple and drew it into her mouth. The contrasting feelings of pain and pleasure caused Shanes back to arch rocking Alice back in her lap.

Alice: I take it you enjoy my bedside manner?

Shanes eyes were closed and she was biting her lip. She opened one eye and looked at Alice who had begun caressing her breast with her fingers.

Shane: You caused the problem in the first place….Now Ill never be a famous ***** star with these disfigured things. (She said in a dramatic voice)

Alice rolled her eyes and leaned in for a kiss. She kissed Shane until a large grumble in her stomach shook both of them.

Alice: Damn Shane hungry much?

Shane: Im fine dont stop. (She whispered into her mouth)

Shane wrapped her arms around Alices waist and began rocking with her in her lap. A loud roar came from Shane stomach and she hunched over in pain. Alice laughed and climbed out of her lap. She held her hand out to Shane to help her up.

Alice: Come on lets tame that Gremlin in your stomach. From the way that thing sounds, its gonna bust out your belly like that creature in the movie Alien.

Shane gave her a questioning look but took her hand and followed her to the kitchen. They held hands as Alice opened the fridge door. Shane stepped in close to Alice and put her hands on her waist. Alice jumped and turned to Shane

Alice: Dont even think about it Stud…

Shane held her hands up in surrender and backed away.

Alice: Okay we have….pickles, and some really scary celery from when Tina left. Some yogurt she bought…. hmmm eggs that are ready to hatch.

Shane: Uhm so basically this breakfast you were going to cook me was bullshit.

Alice: Well I intended to cook you breakfast I just…well well just say I was ill-prepared

Shane rolled her eyes. Her stomach growled again and her face cringed.

Alice: When was the last time you ate?

Shane rubbed her chin with her hand and thought hard.

Shane: Well I missed dinner, had to skip lunch to do the hair for the editor of Casanova magazine (she shot Alice a look) I guess I ate lunch with Bette the day before yesterday.

Alice shook her head and crossed her arms.

Alice: Why didnt you say anything before. Or last night when we were hanging out?

Shane: People go hungry all the time Al Im not gonna complain cause I skipped a meal.

Alice: More like a dozen (Alice shot back) Come on help me find something.

The two looked through the shelves and cabinets. The only suitable breakfast food they found was a box of cinnamon graham crackers and half a jar of peanut butter…although Alice argued that the marshmallows and jellybeans had twelve essential vitamins and minerals.

Alice grabbed a knife and brought the food over to the couch.

Alice: Come on lets watch a movie while I feed my little Somalian.

Shane gave her the finger and sat down on the couch. Alice turned on the tv and played the DVD that was already in the player. She sat down at the end of the couch far away from Shane. Shane looked at her with a What the ***** expression. Alice laughed and motioned for Shane to lay down and put her head in her lap, which she did without hesitation.

Shane: Yep…you couldnt resist me even for a moment…your weak I tell you.

Shane settled her head into Alices lap and turned on her side to watch the movie. The opening credits came on the screen as the music played in the background.

Shane: Elvis made a movie?…what are we watching Al?

Alice: First of all, its Frankie and Johnny , my favorite movie…Two, Elvis made a ***** load of movies, and three…just sit back and maybe youll learn a little something….

Shane: About what?

Alice: About love… duh… look its a musical about two people who fall in love… he wants it the whole time and the red head fights it and they end up together…blah blah blah, love conquers all.


Alice spread peanut butter on the graham crack in her hand and fed it to Shane as the movie started. The two polished off half the box when Alice noticed that Shane was rocking her head to the music. She saw how innocent Shane looked and couldnt help but get turned on. For some reason the innocent and vulnerable Shane turned her on more than the cool and collected Shane.

Alice stuck her finger in the peanut butter jar and smeared it across Shanes lips. Shane opened her mouth to protest .

Shane: Come Al cut it…..

Alice leaned down and licked the peanut butter off of Shanes lips. She pulled away and licked her own lips, enjoying the sticky substance in her mouth. Shane reached up and pulled her back down for a hungry kiss. Shane swirled her tongue in Alices mouth, tasting the cinnamon and sugar from their so-called breakfast. Shane rolled onto her back and wrapped both arms around Alices neck.

Alice reached into the jar again and when she brought her finger to Shanes lips she took her entire finger into her mouth. Shane slid her tongue around Alices finger, removing all traces of the peanut butter. She thrusted her mouth up and down the shaft of Alices finger causing Alices mouth to form an O.

Alice removed her finger and replaced it with her mouth. She kissed Shane and licked the remaining peanut butter form her lips. As she continued to kiss her she felt Shanes arms go limp around her neck. There was an immense heat coming from Shanes mouth and her mouth opened wide…gaping wide. Shane pulled away and she let out a loud ::YAWN:: that kinda resemble the nasty dog from Turner and Hooch. Alice made a disgusted face, and Shane stretched her arms and legs in opposite directions.

Alice: Im sorry and I boring you?

Shane: No… sorry its not you, I havent slept in two days.

Shane reached up to put her arms back around Alices neck, but she pulled her head back.

Alice: Oh cause that was..you know…so ***** that I just wanna get jiggy now.

Shanes jaw dropped.

Shane: Al, I said sorry..God! What can I say… you wore me out last night.

Shane pouted and poked her lip out. Alice shook her head no. Shane held up her finger and wiggled it for Alice to come closer and give her a kiss. Alice gave in and crept closer. Shanes finger stopped wiggle and she held it up to tell Alice to hold on a minute, as she let out another monstrous ::YAWN::.

Alice: Okay Im officially insulted….my ego cant take another hit Shane.

Shane laughed and covered her mouth. She rubbed her eyes that were still bloodshot and ran a hand though her hair. She stretched again while waiting for Alice, to relent and give her another kiss. Shane laid back and just stared up at Alice as she watched the movie. Elvis continued to dance and swoon after the red-headed beauty who made him dance around a casino boat trying to win her love.

Shane: Why is this your favorite movie…wouldnt you rather watch something where… I dont know its more realistic?

Alice: Whats more realistic than love conquering all?

Shane: Love doesnt always conquer all…reality would ship Elvis off to the war where hed get hit by enemy fire…or that chick right there would get knocked up by the casino owner and hed be married with kids… one of whom is ***** and in love with Elvis.

Alice looked at Shane in horror

Alice: Youre bashing my favorite movie of all time! Just…just shut up and go to sleep little miss bitter pill.

Shane shrugged and rolled over onto her side. She fell asleep almost instantly.
Shane woke to her head being rocked side to side. She looked up to see Alice crying. She sat up instantly.

Shane: Al… whats wrong… what happened?

Alice wiped her eyes and pointed to the TV. Shane saw Al Pacino and Michele Phiffer in bed together talking.

Alice: They end up together in the end even thought theyre totally wrong for each other…

Shane looked at the TV and then back at Alice.

Shane: Youre crying because of this…movie?

Alice nodded and wiped away more tears.

Shane: What are you watching?

Alice: Frankie and Johnny

Shane looked back at the TV.

Shane: I thought Elvis got the girl in Frankie and Johnny?

Shane scratched her head watching the two on the screen.

Alice: They remade the movie in the eighties as a drama instead of a musical.

Shane froze. She turned to Alice with a are you ***** kidding me! look on her face. Alice shrugged her shoulders and shrunk away from Shane.

Alice: Elmo bought me the anniversary pack that has both movies in it.

Shanes stomach began to growl again. Alice handed her a graham cracker and Shane swatted it away. Alice scrunched her face up as if she were insulted.

Shane: You need real food in your apartment. Come on Im taking you shopping.

Alice: Do we have to? I never cook and I wanted to stay in bed all day today.

Shane: No you need real food…besides you still owe me a breakfast.

Shane stretched and yawned while getting off the couch. Alice brushed the crumbs out of her lap. And stood up shaking out her sleepy legs.

Alice: Soooo does breakfast mean were having another sleep over?

Shane: Lets just start with food shopping…I have something I have to get done today, but Ill try to come back over tonight for dinner…and perhaps a better movie.

Alice crosses her arms and pouts at the implication that her movie was bad. Shane pulls her in and lays a smoking kiss on her. She lunges her tongue to the back of Alices troat and pulls her hips in closely. Shane pulls out of the kiss leaving Alice standing with her eyes closed and her mouth still moving.

Shane: Now go get dressed weve got a Mission for Nutrition soldier.

Shane swatted her on the ***** and wriggled her eyebrows at her.

Alice: If you werent so hot Id kick your *****!

Shane: Pleeeeease! I wish you would try something….this ninja would kick your *****.

Alice: So youre a soldier and a ninja?

Shane took a fighting stance and made a karate noise. Alice rolled her eyes and started for the bedroom.

Alice: You have too much ***** energy for me.

Shane: Just wait til tonight!

Shane ran towards Alice who took off for the bedroom. She reached the room first and tried to close the door but Shane stopped her. They both struggled against the door laughing as the door push back and forth. Finally, Shane pushed the door open and tackled Alice onto the bed.

Shane: Nice try!

She rubbed her nose against Alices and gave her a quick kiss. Alice let Shane pin her hands above her head seductively.

Shane: Okay lets save this for later. We still have the Mission for Nutrition ahead of us.

Alice pouted and tried to wriggle out of Shanes grip.

Shane: Ahhh Ahhh. (She wagged her finger in front of Alice) No food…no nookie…thats right, I have my own torture techniques.

Alice stopped and looked shocked.

Shane: Now get dressed woman.

Alice got up and got dressed. Although she made every effort to seduce Shane while getting dressed, somehow Shane showed restraint. The two left the apartment building moments later, walking side by side. They kept shooting each other sultry looks as they made there way towards the mini. Alice noticed out of the corner of her eye a man who had fallen asleep in a large sedan. She pointed it out to Shane who jogged over and knocked on the window.

Shane: Hey man you okay?

Man: Yeah I was just waiting for someone…

Shane: Oh okay…uh…see ya.

Shane jumped into the passenger seat of the Mini that pulled up in front of the sedan. She gave Alice a quick kiss on the cheek and the man saw her shrug and sink down in the seat as Alice pulled out of the lot.

The man waited until they were at the corner before he pulled out of the lot and followed them down the street.