The L Word = Defined: Ch. 2 Come into my World

Dana stood in complete awe. She never thought that she would ever be this close to Lara again. Lara was looking down at her feet, her crazy red hair dulled by the dead of night.
Hi, Dana. Can I come in? Lara whispered as if she was going to wake up the dead if her voice got any louder.
The meekness in her voice made Danas heart skip a beat. The pain in her eyes, and Dana telling Lara that all Lara had wanted was just *****. But that wasnt the case.
SureHun, she pulled the door open some more, forgetting that Tonya was upstairs in their bed. She turned Lara around in her arms. Hugging her close to let the pain wash over and away from them. Whats wrong?
Im sorry, Lara sobbed, slowly letting the tears stream down her face, I justI needed to see you, They sat down on the couch together, Dana taking Laras hands in her own. I hated how we left things. Im sorry I havent come here till now. To even try
Shhh, LaraIts ok. Really. It was my fault for leaving you at Archive like that Dana smiled, looking into Laras eyes. You know that night, I went to Shanes yacht and got totally wasted. Dana laughed a bit.
Lara didnt understand. She just looked at Dana oddly. And thats suppose to make me feel better?
Dana giggled a bit and placed her hand on Laras shoulder. The funny part about it is that I ended up getting up in front of everyone, dancing. And believe me, I cant dance.
Lara cupped her hand over her mouth as she burst into a fit of laughter. Did you miss me that much? She paused her laughter, looking at Dana as she ran her fingertips over the back of Danas hand.
Tears welled up in Danas eyes. She looked away from Lara, then down at their hands. I just really missed you. Dana took Laras hand and laced their fingers together, I really miss you.
Lara smiled and looked down at their hands. And youre so *****.
I know, Dana whispered, I know. Lara leaned in and touched her lips against Danas. Dana closed her eyes and slid her arm around Lara. As soon as Dana did this she heard, Baby, are you coming back to bed?
Lara stopped and went wide-eyed, backing away from Dana. Baby, who was it? Tonya called from the top of the stairs, not bothering to look down the dark halls of the foyer.
Ill be up in a minute, she smiled at Lara, who sat there amazed and stunned. It was just the wind.
Whose that, Dana? Lara moved her hands away from Danas.
Thats Tonyamy fiance Dana stopped feeling the lose of Laras hand.

Bette laid in bed, the sheets wildly covering her naked frame, the sunlight blazing through the windows of her room. Mine and Tinas room. Her and her wifes room. The thought made her feel weak in the pit of her stomach as she rolled over onto her side. She inhaled. Tinas scent lightly brushed the covers still. Bette grasped the empty side of the queen-size bed. She lifted her hand up, smoothing the covers back down, the ruffled them back up as she moved her hand up under the pillow next to her. The bed was empty. The room was empty. Her life was empty. All of it seemed like meaningless nothing. I shouldnt even go to work today, Bette thought to herself, The CAC will be fine without me for one day. She thought about how much time she had put in at the gallery here lately. I really messed my life up. She rolled over and grabbed her cell phone off the nightstand. She called James.
Jamesits me, Bette. YeaIm not going to be in today. The CAC will have to do without me for one day. She slapped the phone shut, and started to feel groggy. Ugh, I should not have drunk so much last night. She rolled back over in bed, as her cell phone rang.
Hello? she flipped in the phone open as fast as she could when she saw Tinas number on the caller I.D.