Helena nodded. “Yeah.”

“All right—follow me.” Helena grabbed Shane’s hand and followed her to her station. Shane moved the curtain to the side and walked over to the chair. Helena smiled when Shane twirled the seat for her to sit down. She sat down, and Shane slipped her glasses back on. She turned the chair towards the mirror and raked her fingers through Helena’s hair. Helena moaned softly, and Shane smiled. She looked at Helena through the mirror.

“So—how do you want it?”

“Surprise me,” she smiled at Shane, and Shane nodded. “All right.’ Helena relaxed in the chair as she got her hair cut.

                Shane smiled as she kneeled in front of Helena and ran her fingers through her hair. Helena looked at Shane as she messed with her hair. Shane took off her glasses and bit the tip of them.

“You look hot,” she smiled. “Take a look,” Helena brought her head up and gasped. She raked her fingers through her layered hair. “What we’ll have to do next is get to highlights.” Helena giggled softly as Shane stood up.

“How much do I owe you?” Helena got up from the chair.

“No charge, but you will owe me tonight.” Helena took a step towards Shane.

“A sexual favor I suppose?” Shane nodded and bit her bottom lip. Helena leaned forward and kissed Shane softly. Shane cupped Helena’s face and kissed her longer. Helena pulled away and smiled. “Thank you.”

“Anytime,” they kissed once more and pulled away. “So are you staying over again?”

“Yeah—I need an actual bed. I can’t take Alice’s sofa any longer.” Shane leaned against the counter.

“Why don’t you just move your stuff in with me and Jenny? You can stay in my room.”

“Are you serious? We’ve only been dating a day or so.” Shane smiled.

“I don’t care—you need an actual place to stay, and you’re my girlfriend. So I’m asking you—no I’m telling you, you’re moving in with me.” Helena grinned.

“All right—I’m moving in. I’ll go to Alice’s and pack my things.” Shane reached in her pocket.

“Here—this is the house key. Hold on to it.” Helena grabbed the key and slipped it in her pocket. “I’ll see you later.”

“Bye,” Shane grabbed Helena once more and kissed her.

“Bye.” She let go of Helena, and Helena waved back at Shane. Shane smiled as she watched her leave. She sighed and turned around towards the half pipe.

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“You’re doing what?” Alice looked at Helena as she walked into the living room.

“I’m moving in with Shane.” Helena began to get her things together.

“Are you sure you want to this so soon?”

“Yeah I’m sure. I know you’re tired of me hanging on the apartment not doing anything. I know you want your space and your privacy.” Alice plopped down at the couch.

“Yeah I do, but I don’t want to lose you as a roommate.”

“Al—we’ll still see each other, but not as much.” Helena smiled as she began to stuff her things into her duffel bag.

“Do you not care of your things anymore?” Helena chortled. “You really do want to leave me don’t you?”

“Oh Al—you’re acting like I’m leaving the city. I’m only moving a few minutes away.” She walked over to Alice and grabbed her hand. “I thank you so much for your hospitality. I’ll never forget it. I love you.”

“Awww—you’re going to make me cry.” Alice sniffled, and Helena rolled her eyes. “Okay—you’re not going to make me cry.” Alice kissed Helena’s hand. “I love you too.” She stood up and sighed. “So do you need help with anything?”

“With the box of shoes, and I think that might be it.” Helena continued to look around the apartment for her things. Alice watched her friend and smiled. Helena looked at her. “What?”

“I’m just happy that you actually found love.” Helena beamed.

“So am I.”