Bette was awake. She could feel the sun caressing her body from the open window, the breeze chilling her. But she could not believe she was awake. She did not want to open her eyes. She was afraid to realize that it was all a dream. A beautiful dream

(the day before) Bette was tired of doing nothing, she spent the morning tidying up the house. She tried to make her day as easy as possible, didnt want to think too much about Tina, about her life,about anything important. But then, in the middle of the afternoon, Shane knocked on Bettes door.
It was the first time they saw each other after the night of Provocations opening. Bette opened the door waiting for the Chinese take out guy but instead she found Shane. She was looking great, she wasnt as thin as Bette remember, her hair was longer and she was smiling broadly which was always a surprise on Shanes face.
It took Shane two beers to fill Bette with all the news. She was tired of Paris, missed LA and her friends and was getting on Danas nerves, not on purpose she said. The problem was that she was homeless, jobless and till she could make some money was not sure where to be or go. It took Bette a few seconds to realize that Shane was asking her for a shelter, for a place to park her truck. It filled Bettes heart that Shane was asking her for that, she knew she was closer to Alice or even Tina, so the idea of having Shane at her place made Bette smile.
They talked and talked and for the first time Bette talked about Tina with somebody who was not Kit or the therapist. She knew Shane was not going to judge her or at least make her feel bad about the whole thing. Bette was sure Shane could understand how bad she was feeling, she could see it in Shanes eyes .

Shane let Bette talked, she listen and remain quiet. She wanted to understand her friends actions and she didnt want to judge her. She let Bette talked till she fell asleep. Shane left Bette a note and headed to meet Alice.
Alice was thrill to see her friend. They went to a few bars, they wanted to catch up and after a few drinks and many laughs, Alice suggested a new place she thought it could be fun.

They entered the crowded club together but Alice had to visit the bathroom so Shane made her way to the bar to order their drinks. She was looking around, trying to find out why Alice suggested such a place. It was not one of their usual hang outs and didnt really look like it was a ***** club. She had to admit that the music was quite good and the women beautiful. She was smiling, checking out the possibilities when suddenly, out of nowhere, she saw Tina.

She was talking with a gorgeous woman, they were looking quite intimate and Shane could tell Tina was blushing. She took a few minutes to observe them, to look at Tina. The last time she saw her, was after their kiss and now she was looking even more beautiful. She had her hair longer, was thinner and Tinas outfits was Shanes favourite. She was wearing a v-neck black backless shirt and tight black slacks with leather boots. Shane used to tease Bette every time Tina wore that outfit, everybody could see how hot she looked in that and Shane knew that it always made Bette jealous and very possessive to realize how women always checked Tina out in that outfit.

Shane didnt intend to, but she found herself moving towards Tinas table. She didnt know what she was going to say to her or to her companion, but then, seeing Tina taken the other womans hand in hers she stopped her pace, that gesture took Shane by surprised. As she was turning to left she saw Tina looking up, meeting her eyes. There was no way she could leave now after that so, sighing deeply, she walked towards Tina.

Jacks noticed the change in Tinas face and how she removed her hand from hers. She turned to look behind her back, trying to find out what have made Tina frozen. She was looking to a tomboy kind of woman that was looking at Tina directly in the eyes and was walking towards them.
Tina stood up the moment Shane reached her table.
“Hey was all Tina could mumble.
“Hey you T, is nice to see you”.

Neither of them realized the look on their faces, they both were blushing and feeling awkward.
Jack noticed the tension, the electricity of the encounter so she excused herself, leaving the two of them alone for a few minutes.

Tina smiled at Shane and pointing the chair she asked her to sit down. They both did it in silence. They looked at each quiet for a few minutes and then Shane smiled. It wasnt a shy smiled, it was a true happy smile. Looking at Shanes smile made Tina smile herself, not really knowing why she was feeling so happy, or so relax in Shanes company.

“Are we ok, Shane?” Tina was scare to ask, but she had to.
“We are T, nothing has changed

Tina let go a deep sigh which made Shane laugh a little. She took Shanes hand in hers, squeezing it tightly. Shane smiled at Tinas gesture.

“Seems like you on holding hands mood tonight T. Shane was looking at Jack who was at the bar, talking with the bartender.
Eh? Oh, that. Tina was blushing again
THAT is very cute, Tee Shane was checking out Jack and enjoying what she was seeing.

Tina laughed at Shanes comment, enjoying Jacks sight too but shaking her head, trying to tell Shane that it was not what it looked like. Shane shrugged her shoulders.

Too bad Tee, she looks hot
She is Tina could not stopped herself saying that. She knew Shane understood everything just then, as she looked at Tina and winked.

Good for you

Jack felt Tina looking at her so she turned around and saw Shane checking her out while Tina was looking for something in her purse. She smiled back at Shane and drinks in hand, walked towards them.
Tina introduced the two of them and then tried to get Shane to talk about her arrival and the coincidence of finding her there, above all places. Jack was listening to Tina, trying to find out her relationship with Shane. She was going to ask something when Alice showed up.

Hi, Im Alice. Alice shook Jacks hand and taking the free chair at the small table, sat down.
Al? Tina, astonished was looking from Shane to Alice and back.
Hi T, nice seeing you, so whats up?. Alice was checking Jack up, making Tina very uncomfortable.
Jack, this is my friend Alice
Jack, smiling, looked at Alice.She was finding the whole charade quite entertaining.
Nice to meet you Alice, Ive heard a lot about you
Really?. Alice was surprised by how beautiful Jack was. She looked back at Tina finding her quite hot too. And then she looked at Shane, finding her with her usual mask on.

Mm, so what you say if we go to Milk , ladies? Shane was already tired of the whole jazz place, she wanted some action and was pretty sure she was not going to have it there. She also noticed Tina drinking too much since Alice showed up.

“Jack?” Tina was looking at Jack, feeling guilty having her friends with them.
Its fine with me, Im up for whatever you feel like doing T. Jack winked Tina, which didnt go unnotice to Shane
Jacks answer made Tina blushed again. She picked her purse and finishing her beer urged Alice to move.

They all got to Milk at the same time. The moment they entered, Tina felt like dancing. She took Jacks hand and led her to the dance floor. Alice, followed by Shane walked to the bar.
They were looking at Tina dancing. Shes always been the best dancer of the group but she usually was too shy to dance and they were used to see her only dance with Bette which was pretty boring to look at. But seeing Tina dancing with Jack made them both remember the time at one of bette&tinas pool parties when Tina got so drunk that she danced to all of them. It was pretty late, the sun was almost rising and all the guests were gone, they were just the usual suspects. They were all pretty much stone and were by the pool, having the last drink. Kit was playing with the music and put on one of Shakiras cds. The moment the song started Tina stood up from the edge of the pool and started dancing. It took everybody by surprise, she was lost in her dance, feeling the music. She was letting herself go with music, with the rhythm. She was moving in a very sensual way, she was just by herself, in the middle of all of them, barefoot, dancing to the sound of the ***** lyrics Shakira was singing. After a few minutes they all looked at Bette, astonished as they were, Bette was even more. She was the only one who knew that Tina could dance that well, she was the only one who knew she had her own Ricky Martin at home, her hips were all hers and she was proud of that.

Alice winked at Shane and then looked back at Tina who was already the star of the dance floor. Everybody was aware of her presence, she was dancing very sensually with Jack who was not doing much, just trying to follow Tinas steps.
Alice leaned into Shane and with a mischievous look said,
this is going to be interesting
“why?”
Alice smiled, pointing at the front door.
Shane looked back at Alice with an horror look on her face.
“You are bad Al”
“Oh, no, am very good. wait and watch”