Alice smiled at Dana’s diplomatic observation of her sleeping habits

“True, you on the other hand.”

“Exactly.”

Alice took a big gulp of her coffee, the caffeine perking her up immediately.

“So what’s the plan for today?” Alice asked as the she sat opposite Dana at the table

“I dunno, thought we could just stay in today, chill out. Use Sunday’s for what they were invented for.”

“Cool, a sweat pants and t shirt kind of day is it then?”

“Yeh and I can kick your ass at the X box.”

“You’re on!”

Five hours later and Alice was indeed getting her ass kicked while Dana proved that she was a pro tennis player both real life and in the virtual reality world.  Dana looked over at Alice who was obviously trying hard not to get annoyed and jack the game in.

She smirked, “Hey don’t worry, how about another tournament Al?”

The look on Alice’s face was priceless, “Sure” she managed to utter through gritted teeth.

Dana laughed and reached over to take the controller out of Alice’s hand before pulling her close and kissing her gently but passionately on the lips.

Alice broke away, “What was that for?”

“For being your sweet little self who hated loosing your little tennis game but played on because I was winning and enjoying myself.”

Alice blushed slightly in a way only Dana could make her do.

“I’d do anything for you Dane.”

“I know and I love you for it but you are allowed to choose things for us to do. You have to put yourself first as well my dear.”

“If you’re happy, I’m happy”

Dana laughed and pulled Alice back with her as they snuggled on the couch.

“Cop out.”

“No it’s not I mean it, if you happy then that’s all I care about.”

After Alice cooked one of Dana’s favourite’s for dinner they decided to head to bed to watch a DVD.  It was this part of the week that Alice hated. The bit where she felt like she lost Dana all over again. Sunday night meant that Dana started thinking about the following day and then it’d be another 5 or so days till she was back to her usual bouncy self. She hated watching Dana go through so much misery and pain and hated waiting for it to happen even more.  This particular night had Alice particularly upset because she’d had a phone call earlier from her editor and had to go to some sort of emergency meeting tomorrow. He called about an hour ago and only said he was sorry but she had to be in work tomorrow, something about having to fire one of their best junior journalists. Alice didn’t take much of it apart from the fact that she couldn’t get out of it and that meant she could be with Dana and that sucked.