Alice strode into The Planet and scanned the room.  Spotting Helena, she made her way over to the brunette’s table and plopped down across from her with a big grin.

Helena stared at her, eyes narrowed.  “You’ve been spying on Dana again, haven’t you?”

“Of course not,” Alice said quickly, opening her eyes wider as she tried to appear innocent.

“You have leaves in your hair,” Helena pointed out, taking a sip from her cup to hide her smirk.

“Oh.” Alice picked several leaves out, laying them in a pile on the table.

“You missed one.”  Helena reached across the table, her face in close proximity with Alice’s, and plucked out the final remaining leaf.  Twirling it between her fingers, she sat back.

“Sorry,” Alice said sheepishly, looking down at her clasped hands.  “I was just checking up on her.  It’s not like she talks to me anymore, anyway, so I have to do something to see how she is.

“Alice, this isn’t healthy.  And if you’re going to continue to try and pursue a possible relationship with me, then it’s going to have to stop,” Helena told her firmly.

“Is that what this is?  A possible relationship?” Alice asked.

“Wouldn’t you say so?”  Helena leaned into the table.  “Look, Alice, I’m attracted to you, and I know you’re attracted to me, as well.  We’ve been flirting non-stop for the last month.  You kissed me last night.  I’m your friend, and I care very much for you, and I’m willing to try and make this more.  You just have to stop fixating on your ex.”

Alice ran a hand through her hair.  “You’re right, and I’m sorry.  I care about you, too.  And you’ve really been a great friend to me.  I’m going to try and forget about Dana.”