SHANE:  noIm sorry  Shane never had felt more vulnerable and safe at the same time.  She was too weak to hold her walls up, and her nakedness numbed her with fear.  She didnt want to be weak, she needed to be strong.  She forced herself into a cocky smile, and looked at Alices concerned face.  With out missing a beat, she winked I just wanted to get you close to me!  Youre all ***** with your tussled just out of bed hair.  Shane dropped her head into the pillows and laughed at Alice.

Alice felt the heat rise in her face and body, which gave her a nice deep blush.  She didnt buy the excuse at all, not after the pure terrified look Shane had on her face, but she let it go.  Plenty of time to play reporter later.

ALICE:  Mymyand here I thought you just might be straight  Alice smiled as she mocked her.  She let go of Shane and pushed herself out of the bed.  anyhow RomeoI talked to your doctor earliershe would like you to come in after last nightbut I convinced her you were feeling 100% better!  She said to take it easy todayand to keep you hydratedso I have some Gatorade  Alice grinned as she handed Shane the glass by the bed.  Lots of electrolytesso it could even keep a stud like you going strong!   

Shanes throat was parched; she didnt waste anytime taking a sip of the liquid.  She knew not to rush it, so she nursed her drinkslowly feeling better and satiated.  Alice turned and left the room leaving Shane alone with her thoughts.  She studied the room, various shoes littered the floor, and a messy closet stood open.  Posters were layered on the walls, with different rock groups staring into the unkempt room.  Shane shook her head, Alice truly was an open book, the room looks just as she imagined.  She noticed the warm colors that flowed throughout the inviting room and onto the mustard colored bed spread.  Shane looked down studying the fabric of the down comforter, when a realization struck herHow the ***** did I get these clothes on?  She finally noticed the white tank top and heather sweats she wore.  She racked her memories from last night, and recalled the coldness from the tub, and how she laid wet and shivering in it with Bette and Alice looking on.  She felt embarrassed, they must have had to change her clothes…oh godshe felt so weak and useless.  Now I got them changing my clothes!  Shane hissed bitterly to her self.  She chided herself in her head for being such a ***** weak kid!  You are going to stop lounging around weaklyand take some ***** responsibility for yourselfthey have done enough already!  She was angry at her weakness and chewed on her bottom lip, she hated feeling like she needed someone, and none of the comfort Alice, Tina, or Bette provided would convince Shane she wasnt a useless, weak, little pain in the *****.  Why do I have to cause so much ***** trouble?  Shane eyes flashed and she gritted her teeth theyre going to see Im not worth it, and toss my ***** back out on the street!  Shanes thought raced throughout her head.  She had to be careful, she needed to heal while she couldbefore they tossed hershe needed some strength, because whats out there in her world wasnt going to hold her ***** hand!