Alice coughed on the smoke in her lungs as she turned around at the sound of a voice behind her on the patio. “I hope that’s not an illegal substance that I smell out here.”

Alice choked again as she looked into the handsome face of the stranger that had tried to buy her a drink earlier at the bar. “Of course not.” She said quickly trying to hide her ‘illegal substance’ behind her back.

“That’s good I wouldn’t want to have to take you in.” He said seriously.

“Are you a cop?” Alice asked incredulously.

“No I’m just a poor, sweet guy who tried to buy you a drink.” He smiled at her and Alice couldn’t help smiling back.

“I’m sorry.” She said.

“Eh, that’s ok. Your boyfriend probably didn’t appreciate it anyway.” The guy shrugged and walked over closer to Alice.

“He’s not my boyfriend. He’s just a friend.”

“Ah so it was me then?” He asked as he stopped only inches in front of her, still wearing the same charming smile on his face.

“No.” Alice protested. “It’s not you. I just-I’m not ready for anyone to be buying me drinks yet.”

“Bad break up?” He asked her, skillfully reaching around her and taking the joint away from her. He took a hit as Alice answered. “Yeah, I guess.”

“He’s crazy.” Alice looked up the question in her eyes. “The guy that didn’t want you. He must be crazy.” Alice smiled not bothering to correct him

Dana and Lara both sprawled out on the blanket that Dana had laid out in the living room both of them stuffed with pizza still giggling over the horrible food and the horrible waiter at the restaurant that they had just come from. “Hey thanks for today.” Dana said when they had both calmed down and there was only a comfortable silence surrounding them. “It was fun. Even if it had it’smoments.” Dana was laying on her back with her hands behind her head looking at the ceiling and trying not to think about anything except for the day that she had just spent with her friend.

Lara, who was laying in the same position beside Dana propped up on her elbow and looked down at Dana staring up at the ceiling. “I had a really good time too, Dana.” Lara looked down at her friend and couldn’t help think how beautiful Dana looked. The best part was that Dana was one of the rare women that really had no idea how incredible she was. Lara realized that she was staring and looked away. She rolled onto her back and stared at the same ceiling that was currently intriguing Dana. “So, how’s Leisha doing?” Lara asked not entirely sure that she wanted to know the answer to the question.