CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

Ive never actually considered the consequences of taking Bette back, but after witnessing what happened between Alice and Dana last night, I know that there just arent going to be any. Sure we may experience our ups and downs, but now I know that no matter what we both have to fight for this. I decided a long time ago that what Bette did is in the past, its going to stay in the past, and I am not going to bring it up again. No matter how tempted Ill be the next time we have an argument, I have sworn to myself that I am not going to throw that back in her face. Maybe shes getting of lightly, who knows. Personally I just dont see why I should be miserable for the rest of my life out of spite. This holiday has given me alot of insight. Bette is an amazing, loving, romantic person I just needed to remind her of that. Maybe it sounds strange but apart of me is glad about the affair. I dont appreciate the pain, and it still kills me to think of Bette with that woman, but Im so awake right now. If Bette and I had just continued the way we were our relationship would never have lasted.
What are you thinking about baby? Bette whispers. I turn my head to meet her gaze as we lay on the sun deck, Bette holding me from behind.
You
Yeah?
Is it going to be like this when we go home? I ask.
Im going to try my best to make it like this. Granted theres no sun deck but we can improvise Her voice tickles the back of my neck, and I shiver delightfully in her arms.
I still cant get over Alice and Dana And I cant. I kind of saw the connection but I never thought that theyd act on it. I mean its Dana, and Alice! Marina and Jenny were going to get together eventually because you can spot the sexual tension between them a mile of. But perky Alice and fumbling Dana?
I know. I wonder what their going to do. I mean is it going to be like Marina and Jenny holding hands and sneaking off for illicit *****, or are they going to pretend that nothings happening between them
I just cannot imagine Dana and Alice having ***** I chuckle
I think Alice could really love her
I think she already does. The way they were together last night
Speaking of which wed better grab breakfast were visiting that monkey sanctuary later on Bette tells me in a voice that says she is not happy about Jennys idea.
Why did you agree to it? I ask.
I think I owe it to Jenny. She made me realise that I could save this She hugs me tighter.
Im glad she did. Wed better get going I want to see what Alice and Dana look like We walk down to the pool and into the kitchen. Shane is leaning back on two legs of the chair shes sat on eating a piece of toast. Marina and Jenny are sat on one chair sharing a piece of watermelon.
Morning Shane greets us.
I kiss Shane on the cheek. Morning. Alice and Dana not down yet?
Shane shakes her head finishing her mouthful of toast. Alice didnt sleep in my room last night either I pretend not to know anything. For all my teasing its really Dana and Alices decision if and when they tell the group.
So Jenny were going to that monkey sanctuary later today. Looking forward to it? Bette asks smiling gently as she pours two mugs of coffee.
Yeah. I cant wait. You can feed them you know, and sometime…sometimes theyll climb on your shoulders Marina strokes her hair as she talks with excitement.
Cool Shane remarks.
I might just go and get the camera baby. Ill be down in a second I know that I could get the camera later on but then Id miss out on snooping and Ive since realised that I really enjoy snooping.
Sure Bette chuckles. I kiss the top of her head before I leave the room.
When I reach the hallway I practically creep along the wooden floor. I reach Alice, and Danas door and think about what Im going to do if this opens right now. I can always just pretend that I was about to knock. I lower my ear to the door.
So we should go right? Dana asks uncertain.
In a minute I can hardly hear Alice talking. I hear the covers shuffling. Dana Alice begins shyly.
Yeah?
I… She laughs …I really like you Dana
I really like you too
So we should go
Yeah I can hear the sound of their lips meeting. Then then climbing off of the bed. I start to walk away quickly. I almost reach my door and I hear theirs open.
I know you were listening Mrs Kennard I turn around slowly, blushing with guilt. Why dont you go down and Ill be there in a minute Alice talks to her differently. She has this softness in her voice. I like it. Dana nods biting her lip.
Ok She whispers. She moves away reluctantly glancing back at Alice when she reaches the stairs. The looks their giving each other hold so much more passion that Marina and Jennys stolen kisses.
So you and Dana?
Dont pretend to be surprised She stands infront of me folding her arms.
Your in love with her already She falters the front shes putting on cracking.
What?
Dana, you love her
No She snorts Maybe a little. Wed have to work on that
Im happy for you I tell her honestly. She smiles and we hug. How was the *****? She laughs in my ear.
It was…it was pretty awesome actually