” Ok alright nevermind….i srill think you should talk to Carmen. ” Shane started to get annoyed ” Al! Theres nothing between me and carmen, if anything were friends, thats how I want it to be. ” Shane settled onto the barseat next to Alice and they sat and watched the crowd.

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Cris stood next next to the D.J booth until Carmen noticed her. ” You still mad at me? ” Cris finally gave in.

Carmen laughed ” I wasn’t mad at you, I was upset. Theres a difference. ” Carmen said as she cupped Cris’ cheek and kissed her.Cris broke the kiss and smiled. ” Um, i was thinking, maybe you could come to my place tonight. I mean since your mom’s back and stuff. ” Cris found her shoes and stared at them. Carmen did the same but she wa staring at Cris.; ” Yeah? Okay, it’s like 9:30 now so i’ll be done in a half hour. ” ” Okay. ” Cris nodded and started to walk back into the crowd. ” Hey! ” Caremn yelled at Cris who turned around and looked at her. ” Where are you going? You stay here with me. ” Cris did what she was told and waited by carmens’ side until it was time to go.

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Cris opened the door to the apartment and stepped aside so Carmen could go in first. Carmen looked around and smiled.

“This is nice. I like it. ” Carmen complimented. ” Thanks. ” Cris put her arms around Carmen’s waist and kissed her neck. ” Mm, that feels good…..so what did your manager want to talk to you about? ” Cris rested her head on Carmens’ shoulder ” Oh, Carmen i don’t want to talk about that. It’s not important, really? ” Carmen wasn’t happy with that answer. Cris gave in and whispered into Carmens’ ear.

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3 hours previous………

Cris sat with Doug at a small table in the back of the burn out bar, Frantic.

” God, this place is depressing.” Cris stubbed out her cigarette and blew the smoke towards the ceiling.

” Yeah. So does that mean your coming back to New York with me? ” Doug asked smiling as he leaned over the table on his elbows, but his smile fade when