What the ***** was that all about Al? Dana asked as they made their way outside.

Beats me, but I would say that Tina is through with just sitting back and waiting for Bette.

Must be something in the air tonight. Seems to be the same thing that happened to you. Dana observed.

You complaining?

No Al, not at all.

Well alrighty then! Wheres your car Dane?

I came with Shane.

And she just left without you?

No, she asked me if I needed a ride. I told her I would get you to take me home.

Pretty sure of yourself, huh Fairbanks? Alice asked as she tucked Dana into the Mini.

Not really, but more so since you manhandled me in the bathroom.

Complaining again? Alice asked as they headed to Danas house.

Only because you let the knocking interrupt us. Dana reached out and ran her hand up Alices thigh. Alice immediately felt the goose bumps erupt over her whole body.

Tilting her head, she looked over at Dana and asked, Dane, why have you avoided talking to me about that night?

Because of the way you ran off. You threw my mind into total chaos that night. First you tell me I cant marry Tonya, and then you kiss me. I felt it Alice, right down to my toes. I couldnt help myself; I had to kiss you back. And the next thing I know, youre gone. Why did you run away Al?

Because we made that damn pact about never sleeping with each other. That thought ran through my mind, right after the one that said make love to her Alice. I had overstepped the bounds of our friendship and was afraid I would ruin us. Not to mention the fact that your fianc was on the other side of the door.

Then why tonight, Al?

All I have been able to think about since that night, is you Dane. Kissing you, and the way you kissed me back. I dont want to ruin our friendship, but I want to be released from our pact. I think we could have so much more than just friendship.

They had arrived at Danas and Alice parked the Mini. Turning to Dana, Alice asked, What do you think Dane? Want to give it a try and see if we could really build something together?

Dana looked at Alice for a moment before jumping out of the car and heading for her front door.

Confused, Alice yelled after her, Dane?

Dana turned around, What?

Are you running away this time?

Shut up Alice. I dont want to talk anymore.

Dana reached the door and unlocking it, she looked back at Alice.

You got 15 seconds to get your ***** in here Al!

She made it in ten.

~~~

Tina was just staring at Bette, who had finally finished the tequila, and was now as drunk as the proverbial skunk.

Whats happening Tina? Bette slurred. Why am I here?

Tina asked, Are you as miserable being around me as it seems Bette? Do you want me to just disappear from your life and then youll never have to talk to me again?

What are you saying Tina?

You tried to leave as soon as you spotted me here, and since I brought you back inside, you have done nothing but drink and ignore me. Obviously, you cant stand even being in the same room with me anymore.

Bette was having a problem even focusing on Tina. Tina, I would like nothing better than to spend every moment of every day with you, but I dont even know how to be around you after what has happened.

And drinking yourself into oblivion is helping you with that problem?

No, but it does help dull the pain.

What pain Bette? What are you feeling?

I cant talk now Tina. I cant even think straight.

Maybe your defenses are down enough, Bette. Maybe now you can give me some truthful answers.

Bette, who was feeling more nauseous by the minute, suddenly got up and staggered to the bathroom. About a minute later, four women came rushing out.

Great Porter, Tina thought, Youve successfully avoided this conversation.

Tina went to find Bette. She found her hugging the porcelain god.

I would just leave you here, but I promised Alice I would make sure you got home!

Bette just moaned, snorted a couple of times, and then started loudly snoring.

~~~

Dana, dont you think we should talk?

Whats to talk about Al? You think we could have something better than friendship and want to be released from our stupid pact. I agree. Are we going to waste time that could be better spent on other things?

Dana reached out and ran a finger down Alices face, then down her neck until she reached the spot where her neck and shoulders met. She felt Als heart beating wildly.

Your heartbeat is a little fast Al. Have you been running?

Not anymore sweetheart! She pulled Dana in for a long, thorough kiss, exploring every crevice of her mouth, then licked her way down the curve of Danes neck, until she reached the spot that beat wildly under her lips, and gently sucked on it.

Your heartbeat isnt just slugging along either Dane!

Dana moaned, sliding her hands under Alices shirt, slowly rubbing the contour of her back, massaging the protrusion of her shoulder blades, and finally encircling her and pulling her even closer, as she was engulfed by the inferno they were creating.

All Alice could think was Damn, this is Dana, my best friend, in my arms. She smells so good, feels marvelous, and tastes unbelievable. Then all coherent thought left her as Dana released her and slid her hands over her back, around to her stomach, and then gently flicked her thumbs across the tips of Alices *****.

Alice felt herself losing all sense of reality just from that gentle touch. Grabbing Danas hands, she groaned, Stop Dana, please.

Dana pulled back, her eyes filled with the lust she was feeling.

Alice felt like she had died and gone to heaven.

Al, you arent changing your mind are you?

God, no sweetie. Its just too fast. Im too ready. It feels like forever that I have been waiting for this. Just your touch is going to send me right over the edge.

Dana pulled her hands from Alices grip. Then slip over the edge, and we will climb back up together. Dana said, molding her hands to Als ***** and sliding her leg between Alices. As Dana brought their lower bodies together, she slid her tongue into Als mouth, swallowing Alice’s moans as she literally lost total control over her body.