You were flirting with me? Wait, are you *****?

More or less. She elaborated after seeing the confused expression on Danas face, Im bi.

Whats that? Undecided?

No, I date men and women.

Oh.

If youre closeted, I promise I wont say anything.

Good. Thank you.

The least I can do is buy you a drink.

Um, ok. What gave me away? I mean what made you think I was *****?

I caught you staring at my *****. Alice jumped off the counter and was about to walk out of the restroom when Dana grabbed her arm, stopping her.

Um, would you mind if I hung around with you for a little while? I dont know anyone here.

Of course. I can introduce you to Bette and Tina. Youll like them.

Later that night…four years ago.
You sure its ok if I stay here because I can get a hotel room.
Nah, you can stay with me. Alice led Dana up the seven flights of stairs to the tiny apartment. Before we go in, I dont have much furniture and stuff. Alice opened the door and all Dana could see was Alices queen size bed in the middle of floor.
You dont have a couch?
Not yet. Sorry.
Um, Ill sleep on the floor then.
You should take the bed. Youre my guest.
Its your place. Um, maybe we could share it. Your beds big enough. Dana took a seat.
Ok. Should I worry about you in any way? Like are you planning on taking advantage of me?
No!
Alice pretended to look hurt, Hey, I wasnt going to mind if you did. *****, Id encourage it, she winked at Dana.
Dana turned bright red before admitting, I wouldnt really know what to do anyway.
Youre not kidding, are you? Alice exhaled before joining Dana on the bed. She stretched out, laying on her stomach.

Alice woke up, surprised to find herself wrapped in someones arms, with one of those hands strategically placed over one of her *****. She giggled to herself before turning over to face Dana. Good morning, *****.
Dana opened her eyes and gasped at seeing Alice staring at her. *****, you scared me.
You know, if youre going to feel me up, do it while were both awake.
W-what? What are you talking about?
Alice stroked Danas arm, Well, lets see, I woke up withsomebodys arm around me.
Dana pulled away from Alice and faced the wall. Sorry.
Dont apologize. It was nice. She looked Dana in the eye, wanting to figure out if she frightened her. Did I- are you ok?
Uhh, um Im g-good. Dana took a deep breath.
Alice tried to relax Dana, Im glad you got lost.

So did you two hook up or what? Jenny asked excitedly.
No, I just felt her upevidently.
So why didnt we go out after that? Alice asked Dana.
I didnt know I felt you up until now.
You were really asleep?
Yes! God, Al, some of us dont try copping a feel every opportunity we get.
So you wanted to.
Dana opened her mouth to protest, but decided to keep her mouth shut.
You totally did!
Ill admit, I was a little curious. Give me a break, I hadnt had a girlfriend in like years at that point. And there I was sharing a bed with thisreally beautiful woman.
So youre saying I could have avoided like five years of foreplay.
Al!