Who’s that Lady? – chap4

Chapter Four

The Next Day
Alexs POV
I sat in the Planet and looked through the pictures I had picked up that morning. All my friends looked so happy. You could see the love Alice and Shane had for each other now that everyone knew they were a couple (Alice sent everyone an e-mail from work the day before). I smiled as I came across one of Marina and me. You could see the family resemblance very well in it.
Hey Alex, Alice said as she sat on the couch next to me. What cha looking at?
All the pictures I took that one day. Im trying to separate the triples. I have on of you and Shane before you guys let us know yall were together.
Let me see. I handed Alice the picture. Wow, I didnt even know you had taken this. Geesh, we didnt hide it very well did we?
Yeah you guys did. You didnt know anyone was watching even then I didnt know you guys were together. I couldnt see it until now. Alice nodded as she looked through the piles I had already separated. Where is Shane by the way?
Just then Shane walked through the door, heads whipping around to see her. On her way over here. Alice waved to get her attention. I really do lover her, Alice seriously said, although she was grinning like a fool.
I smiled. I can tell. Im sure she feels the same. We watched Shane talked to Marina. I noticed a slight change in Alices demeanor. You dont think so?
Alice shook her head. She turned to me. Im not completely sure. Im just afraid Ill turn out like every other girl shes ever been with. She sniffled.
Damn, Alice, please dont cry. I hate it when girls cry. Alice chuckled at that, wiping tears from her eyes. Whats so funny?
You act so much like Shane in some ways. No wonder I had a slight crush on you that first day we re-met you, before Shane and I got together. I blushed and ducked my head as Shane sat down next to Alice.
Alice, stop teasing Alex. Shes in a good mood, dont bring it down. Shane downed her shot. So, Alex, what are you doing today?
Chemo, Danas taking me. By the way, did she go out with you guys last night? Alice and Shane shook their heads. Did you guys see her at all? Again, they shook their heads.
Why? Shane asked, throwing her arm over Alices shoulder.
She said she was going out and then she came home really late last night. I just figured she was out with you guys. Alice and Shane shrugged. You guys are really getting annoying doing everything in unison. They both blushed, ducked their heads, and then looked at each other and laughed. So sweet I could barf.
Leave us alone, Alice said as she stole Shanes muffin. You know youll act the same way when Dana and you get together. I blushed and stole a piece of Shanes, now Alices muffin.
OH! I said, my mouth filled with muffin. Alice pushed the rest of the muffin aside with disgust. I reached under the table and pulled a box out of my messenger bag. I was going through my stuff and I found these. I handed the box to Shane.
Whats this?
Postcards I wrote you but didnt have an address to send them to. Never thought to just send them to Alice. I looked at Shane and saw something in the corner of her eye. Are you crying?
Shane shook her head and wiped her eyes. Of course not, she said, recomposing herself. Thanks for these. I nodded and watched Shane look through the postcards. There had to be at least thirty, most likely more.

Marinas POV
Dana smiled as she practically skipped into the Planet. I watched her and figured something had happened between her and Alex since Alex seemed to be in a wonderful mood as well. I walked to the table and gave Shane her another morning shot. I realized Alex was no longer in a good mood. You seem to be in a really good mood this morning Dana. Did you get a new campaign or something?
Dana looked at me and started beaming. Nope, but Lara and I got back together.
I smiled and nodded, understanding now why Alexs mood had taken a sudden downward plunge. Good for you two, I said, looking at Alex, conveying how sorry she was. Alex just shrugged. So, how was everyone elses night?
Alice and Shane were both looking at Alex. They had actually seen the sudden turn in her mood and were worried about her. Alice finally spoke up. I got a message from my editor. He might let me do an article about the chart. Shane and Alex rolled their eyes, at least Alex hadnt completely turned away from the rest of the world.
She suddenly stood up. Ive got to get going. I looked next to her and saw Lara hugging Dana from behind. I have an appointment to start treatments.
Dana looked up at that. I thought I was going to drive you, so you dont have to go through that by yourself.
Alex shrugged. That was before you back with Lara. You guys obviously want to spend the day together. I can go by myself. Dana looked at Lara then back at Alex. Really Dana. Ill be fine.
Shane stood up and grabbed her jacket. Tell you what Dane, I dont have any appointments today so if it makes you feel any better, Ill go with her.
There. Look, I wont be by myself. Shane will come with me. You go have fun with Lara.
What about a ride home? Youll be too weak to walk all the way home.
The first treatment doesnt affect me that much. Ill be fine walking. Dana glared at Alex. We all, including Lara, watched the interaction between the two of them with rapt attention, the sexual energy flowing between so thick I thought I could actually feel it. Well call a taxi. That obviously still wasnt good enough as Dana continued to glare.
Ill go with them, Alice said. We all looked at her, surprised at her sudden interruption. That way theyll have a ride there and back and Alex with have two people there to support her through this trying endeavor, Alice said, grabbing Alexs shoulders. Alex glared at her. What? Im trying to be supportive here. Alex rolled her eyes and headed outside.
Well, I guess that means were leaving. See ya guys later. Shane followed Alex.
Bye. Alice left me alone with the love birds.
I looked at Dana and saw a hurt look on her face. Dont let her get to you. Dana looked at me. Shes always bitchy when she has treatment, before and after. Dana nodded and looked back at the door. Well, you two have a good day. It was nice seeing you again Lara.
Yeah, you too. I left as Lara sat down next to Dana, the two of them scooting as close together as humanly possible, but I could still slightly hear what they were saying. So, what do you wanna do today? Dana looked at Lara and smirked. The two of them ran to the door.
Hey! I yelled.
Dana stopped and turned around. Sorry Marina. See you later. With that she ran outside. I shook my head and chuckled.
Whats up with Dana?
I turned around and saw Jenny behind me. Hey. Shes back together with Lara. Jenny nodded. Alex is heartbroken.
Im sure she is. Dana is blind if she cant see it.
What cant Dana see?
Would people stop sneaking up behind me? I turned around and put a coffee and tea on the counter. Tina, Bette.
Hello Marina. What cant Dana see?
Jenny moved around the counter and sat next to Bette. Alex.
Tina nodded. What happened this time?
I laughed then turned serious. Dana broke her heart. Bette quirked and eyebrow as Tina just looked at me. Her and Lara are back together. Dana came in here skipping like a little school girl. Alexs wonderful mood plunged like the necklines of J. Los dresses. Tina and Bette smirked while trying to stifle back their laughter. You can go ahead and laugh. I said that to lighten the mood.
Poor Alex. Her cancer comes back and her heart gets broken before ever her first treatment. Bette looked at me. I remember how she was when it came back in college.
That why you guys broke up, remember? She knew about it but didnt want to tell anyone. She wanted to deal with it herself. Bette nodded and grabbed Tinas hand. Im glad Alice and Shane went with her. I wanted to go but Im understaffed as it is today. There was no way I could have gone with her.
She has someone with her at least. I nodded and stared out the window.

CHEMOTHERAPY

(A/N: I have no idea how long this process would really take and what else goes on during a treatment. If any of you happen to know, I know Im going to be writing at least one more scene like this and would be like it to be as realistic as possible. Thanks.)

Alices POV
Damn, they really want to make you comfortable here, Shane declared as her, Alex, and myself walked into the Chemo lab. Alex chuckled as she nodded and signed in. A nurse came over and escorted the three of us to a station where she started Alexs treatment.
Ill be right back to make sure its working. Can I get you anything?
Can I get an orange juice and can my friends get a couple cokes? The nurse nodded and walked off. Coke was alright, right? Shane and I nodded. Alex rolled her eyes as she said, I hate it that the only thing I can drink is orange juice. The nurse came back over and gave us our drinks then checked the tubes running into Alexs arm and left. We wont see her again until Im done. Hopefully one of the other nurses will come by every now and then and check on us. Alex must have noticed me staring at the chemicals running through the tubes cause she asked, Are you alright Alice?
Does it hurt? I asked meekly. I didnt really want to hear her answer.
Nah, it burns a little when it first goes in but even that will go away soon. I nodded and looked back up at Alex to see her smiling but there were a few tears in her eyes, slowly running down her cheek. I wiped them away and looked at her questioningly. Its at its worse but that means it will stop soon until its almost done. The last little bit burns like *****. Alexs face scrunched up in pain but then she slowly relaxed. Finally, I was beginning to think they changed this stuff on me.
I smiled and slightly chuckled. I didnt like watching Alex suffer one bit. I looked over at Shane. Youve been quiet. Are you alright?
Im fine. Just thinking.
Bout?
Bout if we had one more person with us, a redhead, and Alex was blonde, this would be a scene straight out of ***** and the City.
We laughed as Alexs nurse actually came back with refills for our drinks. When she left Alex said, All we need is Popsicles and for at least one of us to be straight so we can comment on how lucky her boyfriend is.
You could say that about me except I dont have a boyfriend. Shane rolled her eyes. What? You cant deny that Im good.
Alex blushed but I knew she wouldnt let us to out vulgar her. Well, you could always just get a snackpack and eat it with a spoon. Shane and I looked at Alex, out eyes wide with shock at what she just said. What? I cant be vulgar? Shane just compared me to Samantha. I had to live up to the title. Alex smirked but it suddenly changed into an expression of pain. ***** it hurts.
But that means youre almost done, right? Alex nodded as she appeared to be gritting her teeth. Should one of us go get a doctor?
No need, Im already here. Other that the excoriating pain, how are you?
Hey Dr. Stiles. Other than the pain Im actually doing pretty alright. Alexs face scrunched up in pain as the last drop of chemo went into her system. Im just glad this first treatment is over and done with.
Yep, only about a dozen left. Are your friends going to come with you every time? Your conversation made everyone laugh. Im sure all of them would love to have that every week.
Shane and I blushed as Alex and Dr. Stiles laughed. I dont know. Ill try to talk them into it but they have a lot of people to fight with. Everyone I know in West Hollywood wanted to come with me. These two here were the only ones who could get past my bad mood.
Dr Stiles smiled as she started removing the tubes from Alexs arms. Well, I m glad they could see through your bullshit.
Shane and my eyebrows flew up and our mouth dropped to the ground. Its alright guys. I went to high school with her. We always talk like this.
Damn Alex. You got around in high school and college. Alex blushed as she slowly stood up and moved into a wheelchair. Ill go get the car. I nodded and stood up.
Yall only took one car?
Yeah. Alex had walked to where we met and I dont know how Shane got there. I pushed Alex towards the door. Dr. Stiles was starting to worry me, especially when she started following us. Are you alright Alex?
Yeah, just really tired. Can I stay at your place tonight?
Of course but why?
Dana and Lara.
I chuckled. Right. I wouldnt want to sleep there either. Lucky for you, Shane wasnt going to stay the night tonight. You want to sit in the front or the back?
Back, but would you mind sitting with me? I dont think I could sleep by myself right now.
Of course sweetie. I turned to Dr. Stiles. Thank you for walking us out here.
No problem. Take care of yourself Alex. Ill see you in a couple days. Alex nodded and Shane carefully put her in the backseat. Ill bring the wheelchair back in. Goodbye.
Bye. I looked at Shane and shook my head. Oh my god. Either she was flirting with Alex ort she was flirting with me.
I dont think she would flirt with a patient at least she better not have been flirting with Alex. I dont want her flirting with you but its worse with Alex cause of the state of mind shes in.
I nodded and climbed in the back with Alex. You dont mind driving do you? Were going to my place. Shame climbed into the drivers seat but instead of starting the car she looked back at Alex and me. She doesnt want to have to sleep through the Dana and Lara Radio Show.
Shane laughed. Radio Show?
She can hear but she cant see. Would you just bring us home please? Shane laughed again and finally took off.

Alices Room – That Night
I walked in and saw Shane, sitting in the middle of the bed, the postcards from Alex all around her. Shane had her back to me and didnt notice when I walked into the room. I watched as she picked up a postcard, read it, then put it into one of seven piles. One piles consisting solely of a homemade postcard.
I walked up behind Shane and wrapped my arms around her waist. Whatcha doing Babe?
Separating the postcards by continents. Did you get one from the day she spent in Antarctica? I nodded and smiled. Shane was truly happy, had been for a while now but as she read the postcards from Alex, it was showing through. Her smile was from ear to ear.
Why dont you put all these away and go to sleep? Alex finally fell asleep. I kissed the spot Shanes neck that I knew would get a reaction out of her. Please?
Shane growled as she stood up, not an angry growl but a ***** one. She picked me up off the bed and then ripped the top sheet off, her carefully organized piles flying all over the room. Wanna play 152 card pick-up? I shook my head, grinning from ear to ear now as well. I pushed Shane on the bed and straddled her hips. What do you think youre doing?
You need to be pleasured every now and then. I put Shanes hands above her head. Im in control tonight. Shane growled as IU began my assault.

THE NEXT MORNING
I woke up in Shanes arms. I smiled, still not able to believe I was the one Shane decided to settle down with. I was in heaven until I heard a crash come from the kitchen. I bolted straight up, bringing Shane with me. Our heads banged together.
Oww, Damn Ales. Whats wrong with you? Shane rubbed her head and smirked at me. Id rather only bang my head on a headboard thank you very much, although, Im sure I already have a nice sized bruise from doing that last night.
I blushed but then remembered what was wrong. Someones in the kitchen.
Shane rolled her eyes. Its probably just Alex stumbling around trying to find coffee. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. Speak of the devil. Come on in Alex.
Alex popped her head in but then looked at the ground, blushing. I didnt mean to interrupt anything. Shane and I looked down and saw that we were still naked from the waist up. I just wanted to make sure I didnt wake you guys with all the noise I was making.
I was already up, I said then pulled a shirt on over my head. I handed a shirt to Shane. And Shane-
Was woken by Alice overreacting to all the noise. You can look up now. We have shirts on now. Alex blushed again but looked up. Howd you sleep?
Fine but I really need coffee now. Do you have any?
I should but I not well just go to the Planet and get some.
Shane and Alex grimaced. Or Ill go get some from Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. I know you dont really wanna see anyone right now. Alex smiled gratefully as Shane got out of bed. Come on, well go rummage through Alices cabinets and try to find something.
I watched my girlfriend and Alex walk out of the room. Im the luckiest woman alive. Shane loves me and she is one of the most caring people in the world underneath that hard as steel exterior. Im glad that I one of the few who get to see that up close and not just during *****.
Shane popped her head back in the room. Im going out. Whatcha want?
Usual and dont you think you should put some pants on?
Shane walked in all the way and I saw she was wearing a pair of jeans. I stole a pair of your out of the dryer. You dont mind do you?
No, actually that was what I was going to tell you to do anyway. Hurry back. Shane winked and left. I heard the door close and I pulled a pair of pants on myself. I grabbed an outfit for Alex and headed into the living room. And found her watching cartoons in the robe Shane kept here, her hair wet from a shower. Was I in there that long?
Alex turned and laughed. Yes and no. I take quick showers. I nodded and handed Alex the clothes. Thanks. Alex stood up and went into the bathroom to change.
I cant believe you still watch cartoons, although, you do have good taste. Scooby Doo was always my all time fave. Alex came back out and glared at me. What? You look cute. Alex looked down at the shirt, the white words Lesbians Wanted glaring against the black background. At least I didnt give you my Shes My ***** shirt. Alex rolled her eyes and flopped on the couch. Wanna stay here again tonight? Alex silently nodded. Okay. Alex moved next to me and put her head on my shoulder. If Shane finds us like this shes gonna kick your *****.

TWO WEEKS LATER – DANAS HOUSE
Danas POV
Dana, would you stop pacing? Youre making me sick.
Sorry. I turned and looked at Lara. I just you know Alex has been living here. Lara slowly nodded. Well, if you move in she might feel like she has to move out. I started pacing again.
Why wouldnt she? I stopped and looked at Lara. Well, why would she stay here?
She has nowhere else to go.
She can find a place of her own Dana. There are tons of available apartments and she can easily afford any of them. I glared at her. What? Dana, you cant seriously be considering letting her stay here?
Why not? I asked, continuing my glare. Why cant I let her stay here? Lara looked everywhere but at me. Look at me! Laras head whipped up, I have probably scared her with my sudden outburst. Im sorry but I dont understand where this is coming from. Do you now like Alex or something?
:Ara sighed. Its not that I dont like her, I just dont
What Lara? Would you please tell me what youre thinking. This is why we broke up before. We cant let it happen again.
I dont trust her Dana. I quirked an eyebrow at that statement, not even wanting to give it an actual response. I dont know why, I just dont.
I sighed while looking at the clock. We should get going. Were supposed to meet everyone at the Planet in a half hour. I grabbed my coat and keys, not really caring if Lara followed me or not.

THE PLANET
Lara and I sat down at the usual table. The car ride over had been deadly silent. No sounds were coming into the car and we werent talking and didnt have the radio on. We again sat in complete silence, not even touching like we usually did, waiting for my friends to arrive.
Alice and Shane walked in with Alex. The two of them walked towards the table as I watched Alex walked up to the counter and order drinks. I weakly smiled as Shane pulled out Alices chair for her. What a gentleman, I said, actually causing Shane to blush.
Alex came over with a tray full of drinks. Lara, I wasnt sure what you like so I just got you the same thing as Dana. I hope thats alright. Lara nodded and Alex finished handing the drinks. I hope Bette and Tina arent too late.
Theyre going to be late?
Alice and Shane smirked. Alex was the one to answer my question. We called and they were a little, umm, preoccupied. I blushed and Alex just chuckled. They said they would, Alex coughed, come as fast as they can. That did it. We were all gone when Bette and Tina hurriedly walked in. They looked at us like we were crazy, which made us laughed even harder. We told them why you guys are late. Ina blushed as Bette just chuckled and cuffed Alex in the back of the head.
I hiccupped as I calmed down. I grabbed Laras hands and smiled at her. Lara and I have some news we want to tell yall. That stopped everyones laughter. They all looked at us, waiting for us. Laras moving in with me.
Everyone congratulated us everyone except Alex that is. She just stood up and walked outside. I followed her but stopped just inside the door when I saw her speaking to someone on her cell phone. When Alex turned around I saw tears coming from her eyes. She made eye contact and hung up the phone, wiping away the tears. I walked outside. Congratulations. I was just trying to find a place. Ill move out as soon as I an find one.
I dont want you to move out. I want you to stay in YOUR room. Nothing with change except Lara will be living there as well. I hugged her. You have lived there for a couple weeks now and you will continue to live there as long as you want. I felt Alexs tears soak through my shirt, but I didnt care.

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