Alice walked back in and Dana was kneeling by the stereo, her head was down and she was changing the c.d. Alice stopped for a minute and just watched Dana. Every thing Dana did was graceful, even changing a c.d. She watched her in silence amazed at how beautiful she was. When Dana looked up and saw Alice staring at her Alice froze. The whole room seemed to disappear; all she could see was Danas blue eyes. What? she asked Alice. Hmmm, nothing, just got our drinks Alice walked up and set Danas drink on the coffee table feeling more nervous than ever. Wheres Shane and Carmen? asked Dana in a soft voice that always seemed to make Alice melt. They went in the other room so we could be alone. and talk. Oh Dana hesitated and looked at Alice but isnt that against the rules?

I dont think I can do this anymore Dana Alice finally blurted out after a silence that felt like forever. She was standing with her head down, her hands fiddling with each other. Cant do what AL? Dana stood up and started walking towards Alice. This Dana, whatevers going on or rather not going on between us. I cant do it anymore its too difficult. I know we said we werent going to let this interfere with our friendship but its getting too difficult. Its just.Alice stopped; she looked up at Dana who was coming towards her. Just what? asked Dana. By now she was right in front of Alice, almost touching her. Alice could feel her even though they were still a few inches apart. To hard Alice said. Whats too hard? Dana whispered. Staying away from you, not touching you Alice was barely speaking. She looked down and then back up at Dana. Just as she was about to say something Dana reached out and touched her face. Alice closed her eyes and stood frozen feeling Danas hand tracing her face. She could feel the butterflies in her stomach and her body begin to tingle as Dana leaned in even closer. She ran her fingers through Alices hair and down the back of her neck. She pulled Alice towards her Ive wanted to kiss you since Tonya left. Dana leaned in, she started to kiss her but Alice put her hand on Danas shoulder and stopped her. They stood there for a moment both with their heads down, foreheads together. Alice whispered first I cant stop myself anymore Dana. I dont have any will power left when it comes to you. Dana reached up and took Alices hand and placed it on her waist, she pulled Alice forward. She leaned in and gently kissed her. When their lips parted Alice put her head down, Dana, I. she hesitated. Shhhhh said Dana, I dont want you to stop anymore and she leaned in and kissed her again.