Part II

No *****, Porter!? was my best friends reaction.

We sat at our usual table at my sisters caf, The Planet. It was mid morning that fourth day from me making the most life alternating decision ever.

So, I guess youre off the market now? Shane asked me in a husky voice.

I looked across the table at Shane slumped in the chair looking through her curtain of hair. This week it had blue streaks in it.

Yeah, it does.
I guess Ill never know what it was like to be kissed by Bette Porter.
Among other things, Alice added.
Alice! Dana chastised.
Its okay, Dana. Let her get it out before Tina arrives.
Fat chance, Shane replied.
Shes coming here?
Yeah, Al, so dont embarrass her, I dictated pointing my finger directly into her face.
Whatever. Anyway back to Shane wanting to get it on with you.
I didnt say that, Al, Shane stated.
But you implied it, Alice smirked.
***** you, al.
Stand in line, was her comeback.
Youve never said anything before Shane, why now? I asked.
Just because Ive never said anything before doesnt mean that I wasnt thinking it, Bette.

She gave me this intense look hoping to bait me. It worked.

It can still happen, I smiled.
What? You mean now? Shane asked with raised eyebrows.
Think of it was a kiss off.
A kiss off? Dana questioned.
Bette is giving Shane the chance to be the last woman to kiss her before she commits to Tina, which frankly I thought I was gonna be the one to do that, Alice explained.
Oh, Dana replied.

I rolled my eyes at Alice and at her last statement.

Well…

Shane shifted her chair around the table next to me.

She smiled and I smiled.

She looked into my eyes and I looked into her.

She dipped her head closer and I stayed still.

Did I really want this? Before I had a chance to change my mind, her lips were on mine.

Not bad, not bad, I thought.

Then her mouth opened and so did mine. With her tongue kissing mine, I soon realized that kissing Shane wasnt a good idea. I was beginning to enjoy this to much. Way to much. Her tongue traced the inside of my cheek, looping its way around and briefly making an appearance on the outside tasting my lips. I swallowed a moan, not wanting Shane to hear the effect she was having on me. I should have pushed her away but I didnt. I stayed impaled in my chair oblivious to the world around me.