Carmen had been wandering aimlessly around town. Her heart was broken. Had Shane really spied on her? What did she mean by she saw? Carmen was so confused. She only thought of Sofie as a friend. Granted Sofie looked like Shane, but she wasn’t going to like her. Carmen wasn’t paying attention until she felt a pair of strong arms catch hold of her. She turned around and found herself face to face with Sofie.

Sofie: Carmen, what’s wrong?

Carmen looked into those caring eyes. She buried her head into Sofie’s chest and started to cry. Sofie hugged her gently stroking her back to comfort her. After a few minutes Carmen finally stopped crying but hiccupped.

Carmen: I’m sorry. I just…

Sofie: It’s okay. Can you tell me what’s wrong?

Carmen: Shane, she thinks… she thinks that we have something between us.

Sofie stared at the ground in between them. She opened her mouth to say something. Her brows were furrowed.

Carmen: Sofie?

Sofie: I know you have a girlfriend who’s suffering right now, but I want to alleviate you of your suffering.

Sofie closed the space between then and pressed her lips against Carmen’s. Carmen first protested, but Sofie caught her arms. Carmen hadn’t felt this close to anyone for a while. She felt safe and comfortable. Her hands traveled into Sofie’s messy hair. She was lost in the moment. Carmen imagined Shane’s arms wrapping around her waist. But her eyes snapped over and she pulled away from Sofie.

Sofie: What’s wrong?

Carmen backed away instantly; she hadn’t seen Shane yet in the dark striding towards them from the side.

Shane: This is.

Shane threw a punch landing squarely on Sofie’s jaw.

Carmen: Shane!

She was so surprised to see Shane out of the hospital. Carmen saw Shane already hunched over and tired.

Sofie: So you’re the one making her sad and making her cry.

Sofie cracked her knuckles and took up a fighting stance. She took a kick at Shane’s stomach, knocking the air out of Shane. She stumbled to the floor. Carmen was right next to her holding onto her shoulders.