“Oh no, that’s fine” said Shane, waving a hand and shifting uncomfortably, trying not to admit that the thought had more than crossed her mind.  She stepped up another step to stand closer to Lena and found her hand finding hers. “I just wanted to say, I had a great time tonight”

Lena smiled and squeezed her hand appreciatively

“Me too” she replied

Shane was wondering why she felt suddenly unsure of what to do.  Usually she’d have taken control of the situation far earlier than this, in fact despite initial uncertainty, with anyone else they’d probably be in the apartment by now. Standing so close she was starting to feel a little heady as Lena watched her closely.  She was slightly side tracked as Lena smiled with a almost knowing smile of what she was thinking, and leaned forward, tilting her head ever so slightly and placed a soft but meaningful kiss on her cheek, lips barely brushing the side of her mouth.  Shane was caught up momentarily in the soft lingering scent of Lena’s perfume and her flyaway hair brushing against her face

“Goodnight Shane’” whispered Lena softly before pulling back

Shane couldn’t help herself and slipped her hand from Lena’s, to rest at her waist, as Lena pulled back.  Pulling her closer for a moment, and throwing caution to the wind, she caught Lena’s lips with her own and savoured a more lingering intimate kiss.  It was soft and gentle, unobtrusive but warm and sweet.  Lena was reluctant to pull away so quickly, but knew if she didn’t things would develop which they would most probably regret later.  With that thought flashing through her mind, she gently placed a hand on Shane’s shoulder and pushed herself back.

“I, really should go” she whispered and then with a slight giggle “And I think Bette and Tina are wanting to get home”

She smiled and stood up straight glancing over at the cab, where three pairs of eyes were watching intently. All three occupants, both Tina and Bette and the driver, has smiles lighting their faces.  Shane nodded, with slight reluctance and dropped her hand, Lena turned, and made her way up the rest of the steps, letting out a held in breath.  Shane watched as she unlocked the main door of the building, and stood in the doorway before making her way to the cab.  Before getting into the van she gave Lena a small wave.

“I’ll call you”

Lena smiled and nodded, before entering the building and closing the door, watching through the glass as the cab pulled away.  And making her way slowly up to her apartment, she had to wonder at the events, which had unfolded from her absentmindedly leaving her cell phone in a coffee shop.

~finis~

I most probably will return to the unfolding friendship/relationship of the two, but I think this part of the story has been told.  Thanks for reading all, and for all the comments, they have been much appreciated.