Tina held the can up menacingly and then carefully traced the white foam on Bettes lips before kissing them.

Dana peered down at Alice, Aww.

You know youre still pinning me, right Dane?

Dana smiled, Oh yeah.

Id like to get this stuff off before I get all sticky.

T, I dont think we want to watch this. Bette guided Tina to the other room.

Dana wiped the cream off Alices nose with her finger. Is this better?

Alice took her free hand and reached for Danas wrist. She guided Danas finger to her mouth. Mmm, good. Now are you going to help get the rest of this off me?

Ill think about it. She leaned forward to taste Alices lips. Her kisses trailing down to Alices neck and then to her chest.
Alice took a sharp breath and moaned as she felt her lovers lips graze her skin. Dana.

Dana stopped what she was doing, Huh?

Alice pulled Dana back to her mouth. She could still taste the sugary substance.

Bette coughed causing the two lovebirds to stop kissing. I need your help. I havent dated in so long. What do I do?

Why are you looking at me? Alice looked at both her friends.

Dana answered, Well, youve been on both sides of the fence.

Alice turned towards Dana, And you just sit on it.

Dana rolled her eyes. Its not my fault I didnt date much.

Fine, fine, fine. Alice put her hands together up to her face. Bette, since youre usually the- the

Man, Dana cut in.

I cant believe Im asking you. Bette slowly shook her head in disbelief.

Alice shushed the both of them, Bette, I will impart my knowledge of being the feminine and the masculine in various situations. And Dana, you should take notes as well. As butchy as you look, youre the ***** femmiest girl on the planet.

Bette stifled a laugh.

Dana turned towards Bette, She was obviously the man in her relationship with Lisa.

Dana! Alice sighed, Its not about being the man or the woman. Its about a balance between giving and taking and being a complement to someone elses masculinity or femininity.

So are you saying two butches cant be together?

Dana, one more stupid question and I will tape your lips shut. What Im saying is-

Bette winked at Dana, You dont want two women reaching for the door at the same time?

Do you want my help or not, Bette? Good. Ok, so you tend to be the more masculine one- you know very much the decision maker.

As you and I both already know.

Well, Tina likes to make decisions too. Give her a chance to show you what she can do.

Isnt that what Ive been doing?

No, what youve been doing is acting like youre terrified and just making her make decisions. Im talking about letting her make decisions.

Could you be any more vague?

There are ways of being subtle. Of getting what you want by letting her take you there. And being romantic never hurt, right Dana?

I love it when youre all romantic. Dana quickly kissed Alice on the cheek. Oh Bette. Did you see the necklace Al got me?

Alice blushed as Dana was showing Bette her charm. Bette turned the charm in her fingers, Thats really beautiful, Dana. Will you excuse me and Alice for a minute?

Sure. Alice led Bette to the kitchen. Whats up?

What are you doing, Alice?

Alice was puzzled. What?

Youre getting way over your head.

Are you jealous or something?

The way Alice said it, made Bette defensive, Jealous of what? Bette could see Alice straining to maintain her composure. She was surprised Alice didnt say anything. Jealous of you? Jealous that you have the perfect relationship now?

*****. You.

No, Alice. I am. I am jealous.

Alice faced Bette, pity and sadness evident in her expression. *****, Porter, She hugged Bette. They started to pull away and paused. Their mouths inches away from one another.

Bette stared at the blondes lips. Alice.