“Pizza here.” everybody got up from their seats and walked into the kitchen. They grabbed plates and more beer. They head back into the living room and grabbed a piece. Shane stood and watched everybody eat. She took a drink of her beer and smiled. Jenny walked over to Shane and stood next to her.

“You better eat something. I don’t want you to be starving.”

Shane smiled. “I’m alright, I’m not hungry.” Jenny looked at her friend. “Seriously, I’m fine. Go eat.” Jenny walked away and sat down. Shane turned away and walked back out to the pool.

Carmen watched Shane go back outside and got up. “I’ll be back you guys.” Carmen walked through the kitchen and walked outside. Shane lit her unfinished cigarette and took a drag.

Carmen walked up and stood behind her. “Hey.”

Shane looked behind her and turned back around. “Hey.”

Carmen sat down next to her. “So how’s everything going with you?”

Shane sighed and took another drag of her cigarette. “I’m doing just fine.”

Carmen pushed her hair behind her ear. “Shane, I know that you don’t just want to be friends with me. I know you better than that. I can look into your eyes and know that you’re lying to me.” Shane lowered her head and finished her cigarette. “Shane, can you at least look at me?” Shane looked up and turned her head towards Carmen. Carmen studied Shane’s face, the water reflected off of her showing the hurt in her eyes.  She grabbed a hold of Shane’s face. “I know that you’re still in love with me, and that hasn’t changed for me. I still want to be with you, but you gotta make change.” Tears started to swell up in Carmen’s eyes. “I love you, but I need to know that you’re going to be there.” Shane couldn’t say a word and did what she did best. She kissed Carmen and felt free. Carmen closed her eyes and caressed Shane’s face. Shane ran her tongue across Carmen’s lips, waiting for permission. Carmen parted her lips letting Shane’s tongue probe her mouth. Shane sucked on Carmen’s bottom lip making her moan. Shane grabbed a hold of Carmen’s face and pulled away. She rested her head on Carmen’s and sighed.

“CarmenI’m still in love with you, but I’m going to need more time.”

Carmen closed her eyes and giggled softly. “Shane, I’ll give you the time you need.”

“Thank you.” Shane kissed Carmen once more and pulled away. She got up out of her seat and walked away. Carmen watched her go back into the house. She turned back around and sighed. She heard her phone ring in her pocket. She grabbed her phone and saw that it was Olivia.

“Hey, I’ve been waiting for your phone call.”

“I just got in for being in the office, but I don’t know how long I’m going to be here.”

“Well give me a call tomorrow when you have the free time okay.”

“Okay, I love you.”

Carmen stalled for a second. “I love you too. Bye.”

“Bye.” Carmen closed her phone and ran her hand over her face. She sighed and stood up. She put her phone back into her pocket and ran her fingers through her hair. She turned around and saw Shane standing by the door. Shane turned around and headed back into the living room. She lowered her head and wiped her eyes. she brought her head back up and walked back into the house.