Shane walked around her house as the rain poured. She sat down on the couch and looked at the TV. She ran her hand over her face as she thought about her life. Everything has turned upside down for her, and she needed to get it back to normal. She kept thinking about how could have been doing this. She grabbed her phone and called Bette.

“Hello?”

“Hey Bette, its Shane. I have a question.”

“Sure, what is it?”

“Have you noticed how Tonya knows everything?”

“Yeah.”

“Do you think she’s smart enough to pull something like this?”

Bette sighed. “I don’t know. Tonya isn’t that bright, but I think she could have done something like this.”

“We’re having a meeting at my house tomorrow after school. So you better tell the girls.”

“Alright, see ya tomorrow.”

“Bye.” Shane took a deep breath and lay back on the couch. There was a knock on the door, and she looked up. She got off the couch and walked to the door. She opened it and smiled softly.

“Hey.” Bella looked up. Shane’s smile went away. “Get in here.” Bella walked in, and Shane closed the door. She wrapped her arms around Bella’s shivering body. “What happened?”

Bella sniffed and pulled away. “My dad doesn’t want us together. After you left, he went crazy. He said he’s going to send me away if I don’t break it off with you. He’s telling me that it’s wrong that I’m in love with a female. But he can’t control me anymore, this is my life. I choice who I want to be with. I don’t care what he says, I love you Shane. I want to be with you.” Shane grabbed Bella and kissed her passionately.

She pulled away and cupped her face. “I love you.” they held each other in a warm embrace. Bella rested her head on Shane’s shoulder as Shane rubbed her back. “But, maybe we should give each other time.”

Bella looked up at Shane. “What are you saying?”

“I think we shouldn’t see each other at this moment. I’m trying to figure out things right now, and I don’t want you to be involved.”