Alice whistled to herself as she got ready to go to Milk. Tonight was going to be Danas first time going to the ***** bar and she wanted to make it super fun. *Maybe I should have picked her up instead of asking her to meet us there. What if she chickens out? Then Ill track her down and drag her ***** there!* She did a little twirl as she rounded her bed to grab a clean pair of pants out of her closet. *She still doesnt know the others that wellshe seems to get along with Tina but who doesnt. I dont think Dana even knows how she feels on the subject of Shane yet. Ever since Shane hit on her two weeks ago at The Planet and then the liquor in the front, poker in the rear incident that went down her first time at the Portard residence poker game, Danas been keeping her distance from her.* Alice stopped her inner rambling when she heard the intercom buzz.

She walked over to the box and pressed down the button, wondering who the ***** it was. Yea?

Alits me.

Dana! Whats wrong? I thought we were gonna meet up at Milk.

Umyea, about thatcan I come up?

Sure. Alice buzzed Dana in, then ran to put a shirt on.

A few minutes later when she heard a knock at the door, she opened it to reveal Dana dressed in a white shirt with a scooping neckline and leather pants. She was looking at her feet, which were shuffling nervously.

Hey, whats wrong?

AliceI cant do this, she mumbled. Alice grabbed Danas arm pulling the athlete into her apartment.

Cant do what?

I cant go tonight. I thought that I would be able to but Dana threw up her arms and leaned against the wall in defeat covering her face with her hands. I just cant.

Alice walked over to the brunette and moved her hands away, so she could look her in the eyes. Sure you can. Look youre already dressed for it and everything. Also let me just say, you look hot! Dana blushed at the blondes statement. Youll be having to beat the girls off with a stick. Danas eyes got as wide as saucers, and she started freaking out again. Alice just smiled at her and went around gathering her things.
Why do I always feel that youre laughing at me? Dana looked around the apartment, then returned her attention to the blonde noticing that her shirt left very little to the imagination. She quickly averted her gaze before Alice saw her staring.

Dana, your so cute when your overreacting. Alice went back into her room to grab her jacket and yelled out, Im happy you listened to me and decided not to wear a sundress. Im serious, every woman there is gonna want a piece of you in that outfit I picked out.

Thats the problem, Al. I dont want everyone to notice me. What ifwhat if someone recognizes me and tells the whole world that Im *****? My career would be ruined.

Dana, do you really think that I would let that happen? No! I would kill anyone who even thought to try to do that to you.

Dana rolled her eyes and wondered how this woman she had met only two weeks ago was already so protective of her. Alice, really, how the ***** are you going to do that? You can read minds now?! They arent exactly going to walk up to one of us and say, Oh my God, your Dana Fairbanks! Just to warn you, Im going to go out right now to tell all the papers your *****.

Alice let out a giggle and quickly put her hand over her mouth so Dana wouldnt get upset. She reached down to grab Danas hand, but right as she was about to touch it the athlete pulled the limb away. Your not listening.

Sure I am. Alice grabbed at the hand again, this time making contact. She began to walk out the door but as soon as she was arms length away she felt resistance. She looked back and Dana was shaking her head back and forth, she wasnt moving from her spot. Alice got a determined look on her face and tugged harder, which did nothing but almost made her topple backwards through the door. *Change of tactics.* Dana, sweetie, itll be okay. Ill be there to take care of you if anything bad happens, which nothing will. You dont have to worry about it, I promise. Alice felt Danas arm loosen up a bit so she took advantage of the opening and finally drug her out of the apartment.

Now come on, were gonna be late! Alice yelled behind her practically sprinting down the hallway.

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Alice spun her Volkswagen into a spot about a block down from the club, with Dana holding onto the panic bar for her life. Jeez, Al! I thought that people only did that in movies, youre not supposed to be able to do something like that and survive!

Dana, you need to learn to trust my driving skills. It doesnt matter how I do it, as long as we arrive alive. Alice grinned at the rhyme. Plus I know a thing or two about driving.

Alice was bouncing from foot to foot on the sidewalk waiting impatiently for Dana to exit the car. As Dana climbed out she looked at the blonde with a skeptical look. Really? You couldve fooled me.

Hey! Just cause I dont drive like a damn snail doesnt mean that I dont know what Im doing. I used to race in soapbox derbies thank you very much, and I wasnt half bad. She proclaimed proudly, puffing out her chest.

Dana laughed and poked Alice in the stomach as she walked by her, causing the reporter to deflate. Im sure you werent. She shook her head and wondered what the ***** was going to happen tonight.

Alice stood rooted to the spot watching as Dana walked off confidently. *She thinks she got the last laugh huh? Pft! Wait till I get my hands on her! No. Bad thoughtsno hands on Dana. Not even on her *****, which looks so incredibly delish in those pants* She continued to stand there and stare arguing with herself, until she heard Dana yell her name.

Come on Alice, Were going to be late remember? Dana called out sarcastically.

Yeah, yeah! Im coming. She ran after the brunette, whispering under her breath. Stupid tight pants.

Alice finally caught up to Dana at the entrance to the club. Her friend looked like she was getting nervous again, so Alice decided not to give her time to think about it and just pushed Dana inside. Once their eyes adjusted to the lighting inside, Alice began to scan the club for her friends. She finally spotted them at a table in the far corner. Come on. She started to move forward till she heard Danas soft, Oh *****.

What? Whats wrong? Alice said looking around for what had bothered the athlete. Dana quickly grabbed her shoulders so that she wouldnt look behind her. Whatever you do, dont turn around.

Why? Dana have you finally lost your marbles? Alice broke her grasp and turned around, making eye contact with the exact person Dana was helping her avoid.

What the ***** is he doing here?!