Alice was reading the paper, stirring her coffee. She yawned as she flipped through the pages. She hadnt gotten much sleep the night before. Alice had been up all night comforting Tina. Dana had stayed over to help, but was now sleeping on Alices couch with Tina on her bed. Shane walked in and went straight to the counter, where she greeted Kit with a huge smile. Alice looked up and saw her, but Shane didnt see Alice yet. She could tell that Shane was way too happy. Especially this early in the morning without her first cup of joe. Shane turned around while she waited for her coffee, she grinned and waved when she saw Alice. Alice hesitantly waved back. Shane grabbed her coffee and moved to Alices table. Hey Al. Shane said happily and sat down. Her hair was even more messy than usual. Hey there. Alice grinned. How did T do last night? Shane asked taking a sip of coffee. Not so good. She was up all night throwing up. Dana and I took turns holding her hair. Alice said. But you are looking particularly perky this morning, does it have anything to do with a special miss rocker lady? Shane tried to act cool. She made a serious shut-the-*****-up look at Alice, but then cracked a huge smile. Ha! I knew it! Alice squealed. Come on, Al, stop. Shanes husky voice said before drinking more of her coffee. So where is Andie? Alice asked putting down the paper. She wanted to sleep and asked me to pick her up a mocha and muffin. She also wanted me to stop by your place and pick up her acoustic guitar. Is it cool if I do that? Shane said. Yeah, of course. Alice nodded. Thanks. Shane said and looked away. Alice thought that she suddenly seemed to be bothered by something. Whats up? Alice tried to get Shane to look at her. There was something that I wanted to maybe ask you. If you dont want to answer me, its totally cool. Shane said quietly. All right, shoot. Alice leaned forward, confused. Last night, when we got to my place Shane began to think back to the night before. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Andie was stepping into Shanes living room. It was exactly what Andie expected Shanes place to look like, with a black plush sofa that had a bed folded out of it. The bed was not made, of course. There was a mismatched huge white chair off in a corner. The living room didnt have much in it, a sign that no one really spent a lot of time in the apartment. There were a few select large poster sized photographs with two women either kissing or in the throes of passion. Andie walked over to look at one of the pictures. It was a picture of a blonde and brunette with short hair, lying on a white bed, kissing softly. She smiled and then turned to look at Shane, who had sat down on one of the arms of the sofa. Nice pictures. Your choice? Andie asked walking to the next picture. No. I think about the only thing I brought here was the sofa. Shane smirked. Andie laughed and walked to the back of the sofa. Running her hand over the soft material. Well, its a great sofa. Andie grinned and stood in front of Shane. Do you want to see the rest of the place? Shane asked. Andie looked around, Umm, sure, but I think this sofa is the most important thing here. If its the only thing that is yours. Shane smiled then looked into Andies eyes. She could see how they sparkled in the dim light. Shane let her hands slide up the arms of Andies jacket pushing it off of her shoulders. Andie just stayed quiet and let Shane take the coat off. She looked down to see Shanes hands getting to the tied front of her red blouse. She noticed that Shanes hands were shaking slightly. Are you okay? Andies raspy voice asked quietly. Yes. God, I dont know why, but Im so ***** nervous. Shane let out a breath. I dont want to ***** things up. Andie just smiled and took Shanes hands into her own. Then finally said, Things happen, Shane. We gotta worry about that when and IF it ever happens. Andie led Shanes hands to the top of the tie and moved her hands away. Shane nodded and began to pull the red strings. The strings gave way and the shirt opened. Shane took in a sharp breath, when she saw Andies full ***** confined by the red lace bra she had picked out for Andie to wear. Andie swallowed hard. Shane? Do you want the lights off? Andie asked, she wanted Shane to be comfortable when she saw all of Andies naked body for the first time. Why? Shane asked and stood up from the arm of the sofa. I just thought maybe you would feel better with the lights off. You know for the first time you seeall of me. Andie looked down, but then knew better and that she needed to keep her vibe of confidence up. She looked Shane right in the eye. No. Andie, I want to see you. I was actually hoping to have another light on, so I could see you better. If thats ok with you? Shane smiled, placing her hand on Andies cheek. Andie smiled back and nuzzled her hand. Ok. Shane kissed Andies lips softly and walked to turn on another lamp. She pulled her own jacket off and then ran her hands threw her hair. Shane turned to look at Andie, who was still standing where Shane had left her. She smiled at Shane. Do you want music? Shane asked. Sure. Andie grinned. Ok, Ill be right back. Shane left the room and went somewhere that Andie couldnt see, but could hear her rummaging around. Andie laughed to herself and then decided on something. Shane couldnt decide on what to put on. She picked up several different CDs and then would throw them to the side. She finally decided on a CD that was one of her roommates. It had to be a burned CD because there was nothing on the label except for the words. Definite Put Out music. She rolled her eyes and put it into the CD player. She sighed a sigh of relief when she heard the first chords that sounded soft and sultry. As she stood up she heard the voice of Annie Lennox begin to sing the words Come to me, run to me, do and be done with meCold. Shane loved this song and began to walk out to the living room saying, I hope that the music is fin. Shane stopped in her tracks. All words or thoughts were gone, when her eyes rested on Andie. I actually love this song. Andie said quietly. Her hands were clasped in front of her. Covering part of her stomach and placed delicately over her pubic mound. She smiled very carefully as she felt Shanes eyes fall over her naked body. I thought I should just go for it, you know? Just so there were no surprises. Andies voice wavered a bit. Shane walked to Andie slowly. Andie watched her every move. Shane smiled when she reached Andie. Her eyes took in every inch of Andie, the curve of her full *****, the definition of her smaller waist. Shane grasped gently onto Andies arms to move them from clasping so tightly in front of her. Shane admired the way her womanly hips curved and the perfectly trimmed triangle of hair that nestled between her legs; her body looked just like an hour glass. Shanes breath was jagged and looked into Andies eyes, whos were searching for what Shane was feeling in her eyes. Say something. Andie gasped. I think you are. beautiful, Andie. Shane whispered. Andie smiled as Shane began to kiss her neck. Andie ran her hands over Shanes arms as she closed her eyes. Shane turned Andie around so her back faced Shane. Shane noticed the fullness of her ***** and then let her eyes move up Andies body. She smirked when she saw the intricate design of the rainbow butterflies on the small Andies back. Shane saw the five deep scars on Andies back more closely now. They were in lines down her back. Shane flinched as she ran a finger down each scar gently. Andie moved her head to the side, knowing Shanes stare was lingering on her scars. Old battle wounds. Andie finally said. Shane opened her mouth to say something but Andie turned around and kissed her hard before anything else was said. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Alice was sitting back grinning as she listened to Shanes vague report of her evening with Andie. Shane kept half of the details to herself. About what was said mostly or seen before Shane had seen the scars. Alice always hated that Shane left good details out when she talked about her different encounters with women. Alice remained silent when Andies scars were brought up. Al again, you dont have to tell me, but do you know what they are from? Shane looked at Alice. Alice took in a deep breath and ran her fingers through her hair. She thought for a minute. Yeah, I know where they came from, but Shane, its a long story and not mine to tell. Alice finally said. Its one that is hard to tell, especially, if Andie is the one telling it. But its also a really ***** hard story to hear. Alice was completely serious. Shane nodded. I think you should definitely ask her about it, but not yet. Give it some time, ok? Who knows she may be the one to bring it up to you. Alice smiled. All right. Shane said, Im impressed Alice, you know something that no one else knows and you keeping it to yourself. Good for you! ***** you Shane. Alice growled. You better get going. Shane grinned and reached over to rub Alices arm before going to the counter to order the things that Andie wanted. Alice shook her head and picked up the newspaper again and unfolded it.