“So when you said before, that your parents knew that you were staying at a friends and added not that they’d care much, what did you mean?” Bette asked as she sipped her can of orange crush. Dana shrugged.

            “My parents don’t exactly pay attention really.” Bette tilted her head.

            “Pay attention to…”

            “Me.” Dana stated. She shrugged again which was something that Bette noticed that Dana did when she was nervous.

            “They don’t know that you’re gay.” Bette said softly. Dana looked up at Bette with a horror stricken expression.

            “No, god no. You won’t tell them will you?” Dana asked in a rush. Bette raised her hand to halt Dana from her questions.

            “No, I’m not going to tell them. I know what it feels like to be outed.” Bette said softly. Before long Alice and Shane came back inside and Alice pulled some eye drops out of her purse and put some in her eyes then passed the small liquid filled bottle to Shane who did the same.

            “What’s that for?” Dana asked as she looked at Shane.

            “So my eyes aren’t all red.” Shane replied with a smirk. Both Alice and Shane sat down. Bette smiled and shook her head.

            “So what about that movie?” Alice asked with a grin. They group moved over to the living room and flipped through the pay per view channels and decided on a movie. They sat on the couch and watched the horror flick contentedly. Dana sat on the floor between Alice’s knees and when scary part came on she hid her face using Alice’s leg. Alice smiled and leaned forward rubbing Dana’s shoulder.

            “Little scared?” Alice asked leaning close to Dana’s ear. Dana just nodded her head while keeping her face buried in the side of Alice’s leg. Bette let out a short laugh and Shane sat back giggling to herself.

            “What’s so funny?” Bette asked Shane.

            “That chainsaw guy looks like my gym teacher.” Shane replied through her laughter.

            “That’s why I’m so scared.” Came Dana’s muffled voice. After the movie was over they sat and talked in the living room. Shane yawned and stretched and then folded her arms over her chest.

            “Tired?” Bette asked.

            “Yeah a little.” Shane replied. She got up and helped Dana to her feet.

            “Me too.” Dana said through a yawn. Shane leaned down and hugged Bette.

            “Goodnight and thanks for tonight.” Shane spoke against Bette’s shoulder.

            “You are very welcome and goodnight.” Shane pulled back and gave Alice a hug who was surprised by the gesture.

            “See you in the morning or tomorrow.” Shane let go of Alice and Dana had just let go of Bette. Dana hesitantly gave Alice a hug which lingered probably a little longer than it should have then the girls headed to Shane’s bedroom.

            “She’s a cool kid.” Alice stated. Bette nodded.

            “Yeah she is, staying the night?” Bette asked softly, Alice looked over at Bette.

            “Do you mind?” Bette shook her head.

            “Not at all Al. You can stay in my room. I’ll take the couch.”

            “You know you don’t have to be so conservative. Wouldn’t be the first time we shared a bed.” Alice got up and pulled Bette to her feet. “Besides I’ve gotten used to your snoring.”

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