“Fine, I was gazing but only to ensure she remained safe.”

“While she bathed?”

“Yes.”

“Naked?”

“Yes.”

“Completely nake—–.”

“If you have a point I suggest you make it soon!”

“When I first interrupted your thoughts you turned to face me your eyes were wild with thirst.”

“Were not!”

“Were so.”

“Were not, I can prove your assumption wrong I am with Molly remember.”

“I remember the question you should be asking is whether or not you remember?”

“My heart lays with Molly.”

“I am not disputing the direction in which your heart lays, however the wetness that stains the inner length of your pants suggest your body strays in another.” Believing Tara was still jesting with her she looked down at the front of her pants. A small yet visible puddle resided a clear indication physically she more than desired Carmen. If a few glances caused her body to react in the matter in which it did, she needed to complete agreed upon task quickly. The sooner it was completed the sooner both she and Carmen could part ways. For the time being she had to stay clear from her placing as much distance between them as possible. She was stubborn and bullheaded and although the evidence on her pants confirmed the truth she would never verbally acknowledge it so, especially not to Tara.                                               

“Water spilled from coating my throat earlier, “she denies only to have Tara chuckle in return.

“Must have been water blessed by the Gods themselves, “she responds sarcastically.

“Fuck off, “she says walking passed her towards where the others awaited.

“Shane?” Ignoring her Shane keeps walking.

“Shane!? I ask to make wager?!”

“Wager, “she says while finally turning around, “On what grounds?”

“I wager all the coin earned before said task is completed you will position yourself on top of Carmen yet again.”

“I will not agree to such a foolish wager!”

“Why not for fear of losing?”

“No, for fear of leaving your pockets broken and bare, “she says confidently.

“Then take hand, “she says extending her left hand for her to shake, “And see wager agreed upon.” Never one to back down from challenge no matter how silly it was she shook her hand firmly. When she released her hand Shane quickly turns around as she created distance between she and Tara she unexpectedly began sweating.

“I’m fucked, “she whispers to herself.

“She’s fucked, “Tara says smiling to herself as Shane walked away.

TBC