Chapter 7- Mirrored Arguments

            Jessica and Alex spent the day pretty much laying around and watching movies. Carmen on the other hand was hard at work in her studio, and Shane was seen now and then, beer in hand carrying around her newest novel.

            Later that night, Alice showed up, just about as they were about to eat.

Alice: Hello, anyone home?

Shane and Carmen: Kitchen Al!

Alice walked in.

Carmen: Hey Alice, care to join?

Alice: Sure, why not.

She looked to Alex who smiled and to Jessica. She extended her hand.

Alice: Alice!

Jessica: Hi, I’m Jessica umm Alex’s girlfriend.

They shook hand and Alice put down her purse and pulled a small bag out of it. She turned to Alex. She handed her the bag.

Alex: For me?

Alice: yeah, I was just out shopping and thought you might like it.

Alex pulled out a black necklace that held a small silver female symbol pendant. Alex smiled and got up to give Alice a hug.

Alex: Thanks Alice!

Alice: Anything for you!

Alex half-blushed at Alex. Out of the corner of her eye she saw Shane give her the “You-Know-What-You’re –Doing-That’s-Making-Me-Give-You-This-Look” look. Alice cleared her throat and Alex put the necklace on.

Alice: That looks great on you!

Alex: Thanks

Carmen walked in.

Carmen: Lets eat!

They all sat down and indulged in the meal.

Carmen: So, Jessica do you live with parents?

Shane thought to herself: Here we go!

Jessica: Yeah, they’re divorced though. I live with my mom, and go to my dads every other weekend.

Carmen: Are you close to your dad?

Jessica: Not really.

Carmen: Your mom?

Jessica: No.

Shane gave Carmen another look.

Carmen: Alright, how about school, how do you do in school?

Alex looked over at Shane giving her a “Make-It-Stop” look. Shane returned with an “I-Don’t-know-How” Look. Alex sighed.

Jessica: Alright,  I didn’t fail anything but I’m not in honor roll, or anything.

Carmen: What about past relationships.

Jessica: Mainly guys, this is my first gay relationship.