No..waitdid you just ask if I had a girlfriend? Because I have a b-boyfriend.

She noticed that Dana grew very uncomfortable- her body stiffened and she spoke faster. What a shame. Its no big deal if you had a girlfriend

I dont. Im not *****. I should go.

Dana, what about- Before she could finish asking Dana if she wanted directions, the brunette was already twenty feet away from her. She sighed and crossed the street to the Planet. She checked her watch, *****, ten minutes late. She strolled over to the counter and got her morning coffee before joining Bette and Tina. I was almost on time today.

Bette rolled her eyes at Tina, Dont tell us yet. You woke up on time but couldnt figure out what to wear.

No, thank you very much. I met
someone on the way over.

Tina leaned forward eager to hear the details, A guy or girl someone?

A girl. She was lost. And I came to her rescue, Alice said smugly as she sat down next to Tina.

Bette remarked, Which means shes even more lost than she started. Bette and Tina suddenly grew quiet and watched some girl shyly approach Alice from behind.

What? Asked Alice impatiently as she felt a finger tap her shoulder.

Alice?

Alice turned to face Dana, Hi, Dana. Welcome back.

I need to talk to you.

Ill be right back. Alice put her arm around Danas waist as they walked away from the table. What did you want to talk about?

Can we go somewhereprivate?

Sure. Alice led her to the restroom. She jumped up on the sink counter. Yes?

Youre not going to write anything about me right? Dana had the deer in headlights look on her face. She struggled to not cry in front of Alice.

Alice reached out and touched Danas arm, Is this because I asked if you had a girlfriend? Look, Im not trying to do a story on you, if thats what youre worried about. I was just curious. And Im sorry if my flirting with you made you uncomfortable.