It happened the last semester of their junior year. They had a Social Problems class together and had to do a paper together. By now, they had started to share more than chit chat about their Sociology major they were finding more about each other. People who knew Simone already figured Tasha was her girlfriend. One night when they were working on the research for their paper at Simone’s apartment they decided to take a study break. Simone had some soft jazz playing in the background while they worked. When the last CD went off she put on Marvin’s Gayes I Want You CD. She starts to explain to Tasha how she loves Marvin and loved that CD in particular. Before they realized it Simone began massaging her shoulders eventually one thing led to another and with Tashas consent Simone began placing feather like kisses on her neck leading to them sleeping with each other.

Tasha didn’t mention the Palms or that one night quickie with Papi to Simone. She wanted to believe and wanted Simone to know she was her first and really she was. Tasha was once again taken in by a really outgoing, sort of larger than life personality that Simone (and Papi) was. It was appealing to Tasha and a contrast from her serious quiet self. Tasha cried just a little because in that night all her questions about who she was were confirmed she was really attracted to women. She had done things with Simone she only imagined she’d do with someone she’d connect with giving and receiving pleasure with all the emotion tied into it. Tasha was on the road to discovery to who she was and she had Simone to thank for it.

Simone had been the driver with Tasha following suit. Coming to terms about who she was she cried Simone was there confronting and providing her support. After explaining her struggles it made Simone fall in love with her more Wanting  to help her through the process of coming out. Simone couldn’t believe Tasha was just getting in tune with who she was. The first time they slept together Tasha knew exactly what to do in bed it was after that night it was decided they would be more than just friends. When the semester ended Tasha had written her mother and told her about Simone. She didn’t reveal everything but did state while doing her internship she’d be staying in Long Beach with her friend Simone. She told her mom not to worry she’d be alright. Simone thoughts drift back to the present she knew she made some mistakes while they were together but now she wanted her back ready to commit fully.