"I’m used to shaking hands, but this works, too." Shane gave a slight smile and cocked her head to take a good look at the other woman’s ass. The woman turned
to come face to face with three women.

"I’m sorry. I didn’t know you were there."
"It’s alright. I’m Shane by the way." she extended her hand. The woman gladly accepted.

"Jasmine."

There was a glance that didn’t go unnoticed by the other two women present. Shane smiled and then continued the introductions, "This is Jenny." The two women
shook hands. "And this is Bette."

"It’s nice to meet you, Jasmine. Welcome to the neighborhood." Bette flashed her as smile, which she gladly mirrored.

"Wow. If I’da known the neighbors were this hot and this accepting, I’da moved here months ago." The women shared a laugh. "Would you guys like to come in? I know i just moved in,
but Im sure i can fit you in, somewhere." she smiled at Shane and made her way inside the house. The other women followed.

After getting settled in the front room, the women began the regualr ‘get-to-know-you’ comversation.

"So, Jasmine, where are you from?" Jenny inquired.
"I was born and raised in San Bruno, California." she answered, taking a seat on the floor.
"Bay Area?" Shane asked.
"Yea." Jaz flashed her a smile, while Shane nodded in agreement.
"Why’d you move?" Shane asked.
"Just needed something more, you know?" she looked up at Shane and continued, "There was just…nothing left there for me anymore.
My girl…" Jasmine let her voice trail off and she glanced away.

"hey look, im sorry if I intruded or anything, I didnt mean…" Shane began to apologize, but Jasmine quickly cut her off. "no, no, its fine. Im fine. Really. Im sorry.
Its just a tender subject, you know?" Shane nodded again, completely understanding where she was coming from. So she changed the subject.
"What do you do in life?"

"Women." Jasmine answered, trying to stifle her laugh. The other women couldn’t help but to laugh.

"Sense of humor.I like that."
Jasmine looked over to Shane, "actually, I’m big on art."

The word ‘art’ caught Bette’s attention. "Any art in particular?"
"I dabble here and there." she replied, standing. "Mostly music and photography. A little writing and acting
on the side."

"So you’re a writer too?" Jenny chimed in.
"I wouldn’t call myself a writer. Though I do ‘journal’ a lot. What about you three, what do you do?"

Shane raised her right hand, "Hairstylist to the Stars."

"Writer." Jenny followed suit, raising her right hand.
"Art Curator." Bette answered last.

Jasmine turned her attention to Bette, "Yea? Like with your own Museum and everything?"
Bette simply nodded and smiled. "Wow, so everyone is pretty much famous. That’s cool."

Bette glanced up at the clock. "Damn, Ive got to get to work." she rose to her feet. "it was nice meeting you. Feel free to stop by
anytime. I’m right across the street."

"Yea. I’ve gotta get going too. Class is calling." Jenny spouted.
"And I’ve got a twelve o’clock." Shane rose, "But i’ll come back by later. Say hi or something."

"Yea. That would be nice." Jasmine flashed a smile as she opened the door.
"Alright. Well, then, I’ll talk to you later."

To Be Continued.. .