“No, I’ve—.” Dominique put her index finger to Carmen’s lips.

“No, you don’t have to explain. I know that I’m not the one for you. I can only be a friend, and I’m cool with that. I’m sorry, but this is how it’s going to be.” She pulled away from Carmen’s grasp and put her hands up. Carmen crossed her arms and took a deep breath.

“I-I don’t know what to say.” Dominique smiled.

“Just say that you’ll be my friend.” Carmen chuckled softly and nodded.

“Yes, I’ll be your friend.” Dominique laughed and wrapped her arms around her. Carmen sighed and hugged her back.  She kissed her cheek and rubbed her back.

****

            Shane took a drag of her cigarette and turned around. She looked at Monica as she slept in her bed. She turned away and looked out the window. She finished the nicotine stick and flicked it. She walked away from the window and crawled back into bed with Monica. She lies on her back and put her hands behind her head. She sighed heavily and looked up at the ceiling. Monica moaned softly and turned over. She rested her hand on Shane’s stomach and moved closer to her. Shane looked down at her and looked away. She licked her lips as she tried to fall asleep.

****

            Jordana came into the bedroom, as Tina was getting ready for bed. Tina looked up and slipped into a white tank. Jordana walked over to the bed and sat down.

“When I told you that I love you, I meant it. I don’t know if you did, but I—.”

“No,” Tina turned and looked at Jordana. “I mean it too.” Jordana smiled as Tina walked over to her and sat next to her on the bed. “I know it’s so soon, but I feel like that we’re happy with each other. I know we’ve been through a lot, but everything works out between us. I’m happy with that.” Tina grabbed Jordana’s hand and kissed it. Jordana smiled and sighed.

“I never thought that we were going to be together. Do you think it will work?” Tina looked at Jordana and smiled softly.

“Anything is possible.” Jordana touched Tina’s cheek and leaned forward. She kissed her passionately and caressed her cheek.        

****

            Bette sat up on her elbow and caressed Helena’s cheek. Helena moaned softly and smiled. She hugged the sheet close to her body. Bette rested her hand on her face as she stared down at her lover. She grabbed Helena’s hand and interlaced her fingers with hers.

“Are you ready to go home?” Helena shook her head, and Bette laughed softly.

“No, I really don’t want this to end. I had such a good time with you, and I can’t wait for the next time love.” 

“How about after Dana and Alice’s wedding, we take a trip to Barbados. I heard the place is beautiful and peaceful if you want to take a vacation. What do you say to that?” Helena had a huge smile on her face.

“I say yes.” Bette kissed Helena’s hand. “You can really spoiling a person if you wanted to.”

Bette smiled. “I aim to please very often. Am I doing a doing a good job?”

“Superb.” Bette giggled and leaned down. She kissed Helena passionately and rubbed her neck. Helena moaned softly as she pressed her hand against Bette’s cheek. They pulled away and stared into each other eyes.

“I love you.”

“I love you too.” Bette was pulled into another kiss as they held each other throughout the night.