Shane: Youll find that Im connected to everyonein one way or another.

Carmen felt a shiver run down her spine as Shanes lips grazed her ear. Carmen brought her hands up to Shanes neck and wrapped them around her.

Carmen: Tell me Shanewho is this little show for? Cause its not for me.

Shane froze and attempted a stuttered reply. Carmen watched the room in the mirror that ran the length of the wall behind Shane.

Carmen: .Is it the ultra femme in the blue halter, or the baby ***** in the black hoodie?…they both look like theyre ready to kill me cause they think things are getting pretty heated up here.

Shane: Uhmneitheruhfar wallstrawberry blond with the short hair.

Carmen searched the mirror and her heart broke when she saw the look of defeat in Alices eyes. She pulled back and pressed her forehead to Shanes while grabbing her ears like handles.

Carmen: Sheis utterly.and stupidlyin love with you!

Shane rolled her eyes and moved in for a kiss, but Carmen pulled back and covered Shanes mouth with her hand.

Carmen: Shaneyou and I were meant to beyou feel it?

Shane nodded at the honesty in her revelation.

Carmen: Just not in THIS lifetime.go…go get her, cause I can see you love her more than shell ever know.

Carmen placed an innocent kiss on Shanes lips as she stood with her eyes closed. Carmen backed away and turned around to face her turntable. Shane watched as she hunched over the discs causing the intricate tribal tattoo that wrapped around her waist, to creep out and tease her. Shane looked up to see Alice yelling at Dash next to the bar. She let out a heavy sigh because she knew it was over, before it ever really started. Somehow, shed lost two soul mates in one night. Shane walked up behind Carmen and leaned in close until her mouth was against her ear.

Shane: Okay Ill gobut I have a musical request before I walk out of your life

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Alice crossed the dance floor searching for Shane. She stopped and watched as Shane cradled a set of headphone and whispered in the ear of the Latina spice controlling the music. Alice felt her heart shatter as Shane placed her hands on her hips and pulled her in closer. She cupped the back of the womans head and brought her in for a kiss. Alice hung her head in defeat and did everything to fight the tears as she turned to sneak out the door.