Alice nearly jumped out of her seat at hearing Carmens voice. Dana cracked up, seeing Alices face. Sure, she had been sneak attacked, but Dana knew it was more than that. After ruling out jealousy of either Carmen or Shane, or both, she had settled on the idea that Alice was fascinated and confused by the fact that Carmen had tamed Shane, as if Carmen had some strange power and Alice was constantly trying to figure out what it was. And of course, Alice couldnt trust anything she didnt know enough about.

Shane rose partially from the couch to kiss Carmen on the lips briefly before scooting over so that the girl could sit down, but Carmen shook her head and ran her fingers along Shanes bare shoulder, toying with the material of her wife beater and leaning in to whisper come to bed…sometime soon, hm?

Obviously alittle tired, she exchanged pleasantries and laughs with Dana and Alice for a few minutes and then said goodnight, disappearing into the bedroom with Shanes eyes steadily fixed on her assets. Alice assumed a mock confused expression and tapped her head.

Cold sesame chicken or hot sweaty *****…whats a stud to do…

Shane laughed. Ill get your coats.

 Fine, but were taking leftovers as compensation. That perked Danas ears up, and in a few moments she ventured off the couch and moved sleepily towards the door. It was almost 2 am, after all. She none-to-gently bumped into Alice at the door and was unable to hide the wide grin on her face. Alice shuffled the take out containers and coats in her arms and tried to keep balance.

Dana! Whats gotten into you?

Shane tried not to laugh as she rushed to take one of the coats dangling off Alices arm and get it onto Dana somehow. Alice gave her a wink of appreciation, and she watched (and laughed) as Dana stumbled towards the Mini, insisting to Alice that she was just dandy.

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Carmen dipped her head under the shower and let the water run over her hair and face, letting the fatigue wash down the drain. It had been a long day. She didnt flinch when she heard the bathroom door open. Had this been a movie, she would have been one of those nave girls who gets slashed in the shower. Thankfully, this was a very different kind of shower scene.