Dana was seeking shelter at a bus stop few metres away from Alice’s house. She was soaking wet as she had been walking in the rain for hours thinking about her and Alice. She was not giving up yet. She looked at the window and saw there was a dim light in the living hall. There may be chances that Alice was still awake. Dana walked towards Alice’s house slowly. The rain was hitting her but she didn’t mind. It made her mind clear of what she wanted. She exhaled and continued her way towards the house.          

Alice rubbed her temples to contemplate where Dana would go. She couldn’t wait anymore. She quickly walked to the coffee table to grab her purse and keys and head towards the door. She opened the door and was stopped at her track. Her jaw dropped at the sight. In front of her stood the former tennis player who was soaking wet at that moment.

“Dana? Gosh you are soaking wet. Come in here.” Alice grabbed Dana’s hand and pulled her into the living room. She motioned Dana to sit on the couch while she headed up the stairs. Few minutes later she came back with few towels on hand and wrapped an oversize towel around Dana. She sat beside Dana and used a towel to dry Dana’s face and hairs while kept asking her whether she was ok. Dana just looked at Alice without saying a word.

“Dane? Dane? Are you ok? Are you cold? Gosh where have you been?”

“You do still care for me, don’t you?” Dana said. Alice stopped her movement. She looked away when she realized Dana was looking at her.

“I think you misunderstood me Dane.”

“You know I am not. Why do you still care for me?” Dana asked pleadingly.

“I….We are still friends Dana.” Alice said looking at the towel she was holding.

“Look at me Alice. Look at me and tell me in the eyes that you just want to be friends with me after the connection we had just hours ago.”

There was an awkward silence.

“Why are you making it so hard for us Dane?” Alice spoke softly.

Dana used her fingers to lift Alice’s chin so that they are now facing each other.