One week later, on a Saturday

They were all sitting at the Planet : Shane recovering form one more sleepless night, Alice suspiciously eyeing Tina, because she hadnt told her what had caused her to change her attitude, Jenny distressed, thinking of a new novel featuring a femme fatale breaking the hearts of innocent girls, Dana and Tonya, dressed the same way.
They hadnt seen Bette for two weeks now, except for Tina and hadnt called her either.
Sasha entered the Planet.
Tina saw her : Isnt that , Shanes teenager alice filled in for her.
Very funny Al Shane answered
Sasha came up to their table and she greeted them. Come and sit with usDana offered, ignoring Alices murderous glance. Sasha took a seat and turned to Jenny : I was told youre working at the local grocery shop. Im looking for a job, do you think you could talk to them for me ?. Sure, but Im not sure they need anybody at the moment Jenny hesitantly said. The girl intrigued her.
Too bad you dont care about the Planet young girl came Kits insidious voice from behind because Im looking for a waitress.
Sasha jumped up, her eyes lighting up really ? Come on, I badly need a job. Please, I can drop on my knees and beg you for hours if you want she said, showing Kit her best puppy eyes. Kit laughed Nice try sistah
Hey Kit. She turned : Francesca ?. Hows business doing ?. Kit started fidgetting : Fine, fine she stammered.
Francesca smiled, she loved feeling powerful. She looked Kit up and down with a despising look. You might as well gather your stuff Kit, Im selling the Planet.
Wait, you told me I had 3 days left ! I changed my plans. And I suppose you didnt make 20000 Dollars, did you ?Francesca took a seat in the middle of the group : Come on Kit, give up. They sat there, silent, holding their breath as Kit sighed, overwhelmed.
How much do you have ? Sasha asked. Kit shook her head Forget it, I only made 13 000 Dollars. Hey, we could all give something Alice offere, reaching for her back pocket. No, Kit sadly answered, it has to come from the Planet itself or it doesnt prove that its profitable.
Fine. If you can keep the Planet runnig, do I get the job ? Sasha asked, interrupting the awkward silence. Do you always have to think only about you ? came Alices angry voice.
But they ignored her, Sashas question had startled them. Francesca looked at her with daring eyes : And who is this cute teenager dreamer may I ask ? she said mockingly.
Sasha got up. She had disliked this stylish woman the moment she had entered the Planet, with her elaborate and distinguished looks.
Kit, Shane said you were a DJ, I want you to be the best DJ the customers have ever seen. Shane, take over the bar, theyre going to be thirsty. Ill take care about the rest. She got on the counter, the muice starting to play, immediately getting all the attention in the club. She took the microphone : Ok guys, lets party ! and with that, she started moving to the beat.

One hour later, the bar was crowded like it had never been. Shane, Tina and Alice were desperately trying to cope with all the orders. Dana and Tonya had gone to buy some more juice and alcohol for the drinks because there werent enough. Kit was lost in the music and Sasha was still on the counter, her body moving in rhythm but only in underwear. She started undoing her bra from behind, smiling at the huge amount of banknotes lying on the counter, took it off making the crowd shout and scream and put it over her shoulder, holding it as if it were a jacket, posing there.
Ok, this is a song for you Francesca. Its a love song And she started singing, a clear, low voice, her eyes locked with Francescas

(Archive : ***** you)
Theres a look on your face I would like to knock out
See the grin in your sin and the shape of your mouth
All I want is to see you in terrible pain
Though we wont ever meet, I remember your name
Cant believe you were once just like anyone else
Then you changed and became like the devil himself
Pray to God I can think of a nice thing to say
But I dont think I can
So ***** you anyway

Once the first shock had gone, the place which had suddenly fallen silent was filled once more with chatter, laughs, cheers but everyon was listening carefully to the lyrics

Theres no light in your eyes and your brain is too slow

Sasha was going on, steady, never breaking eye contact with Francesca

Makes me sick when I hear all the ***** that you say
So much *****

She lowered her voice, almost a whisper, as if she were only singing for one person in the room

When you look at yourself do you see what I see ?
If you do, why the ***** are you looking at me ?

Francesca stormed out of the Planet, unshed tears of rage in her eyes, followed by Sashas haunting eyes.


Later that day, Kit was counting the money they had made Wow, you definitly deserve your job as a waitress. Or you could even sing, you have a great voice. Anything you want after what youve just done
I sold my body, theres nothing to be proud of Sasha bitterly said.
Kit hugged her : Thank you. I didnt do it for you or for the Planet, just so you know. Actually, I did it for myself, I desperately need this job Kit smiled and hugged her even tighter. Sasha caughed, trying to breathe : Its OK Kit ! Kit KIT !
Can I join ? Dana asked
Shane observed the scene, chuckling. This girl kept on surprising them. Even Alice seemed to have forgotten her previous argument with Sasha, though she frowned when she heard Danas inquiry.
It was 3 in the morning and the people started to leave, so did the gang. Dont forget : I want you at 9 : And dont be late ! Kit said, before leaving the group. She considered calling Ivan, to tell her what had just happened but she decided against it.
So, what do we do now ? Dana uncomfortably asked, not ready to let the excitement of the night go and dreading the moment she would be alone with Tonya, the matter rattling on about the wedding and how wonderful it was going to be.
Well, Ive got a lot of bears at my place. We could crash there and celebrate Sasha offered. And play poker Shane said. Strip poker Sasha added as an afterthought.

One hour later, they were all sitting in Sashas loft, empty bottles of various mixtures lying on the floor, every one in underwear except for Sasha who was still fully clothed. Youre cheating Jenny stammered, pouting.
So, I guess such a place is expensive. Why arent you staying on campus with the other students ? Alice asked
Yeah, right, Sasha snorted And have to deal with hormonal teenagers and perverts standing line in front of my door ? No thanks !, the group laughed. One could easyly see who was drunk and who wasnt : Tonya was asleep, Tina had a dazed and far away look, Dana was staring into space, laughing alone, Jenny was trying to smoke but didnt manage to hold the joint Sasha was handing her and Alice was staring at Dana, her face on fire.
I already got kicked out of boarding school because I had helped the girls discover their homosexual side, including the directors daughter Sasha went on, her voice thick. No way came Jennys absent answer, two minutes later. She was looking like a little girl in front of a big unwrapped present, ready to tear it apart.
Why do you do only one night stands ? she managed to get out, almost spelling the words. She had always been curious and Shane and Sashas way of life fascinated her. Because there are no complications, the other girl wont try to see you again, she has to understand it was just a one night thing Shane tiredly answered instead of Sasha.
No Sasha said I only ***** once a person because I simply dont want her anymore the second time I see her. Im not a steady person. I get bored very quickly. Once Ive had somebody, I lose all interest in this person
After a short pause she added, turning to Shane : See, thats the difference between you and me. You love them and leave them. You dont want to hurt them. I ***** them and leave them. I dont care about them.
Sha was stopped by Tonyas loud snoring. Dana and Alice burst into laughter, then stopped, staring at each other.
Sasha bent over to Shane, whispering in her ear : What do you think is going on between those two ? Shane smiled : Thats what Im trying to figure out, Alice just wouldnt tell me
Tina collapsed down, thinking of deep green eyes. Where had she already seen them ? she wondered. And she quickly fell asleep.
Why are you so sad when you look at Tina ? Sasha asked Shane after a short silence. Im worried Shane sighed I havent seen Bette for two weeks now. She avoids us. And Tina has changed. She seems to move on.
Thats not bad, is it ? I dont know, I dont want her to move on without Bette. Those two belong to each other.
They fell silent. Jenny was now trying to put her clothes back on. She had one of he socks on one of her hands and looked at it, as if she were studying it, muttering things to herself : And she began to sing : Recordaras, aware of her power of seduction.

I cant believe that youre about to spend a nigh without ***** someone Shane said, laughing.
Who said that ? Sasha retorted, grinning, letting her eyes wander over Shanes exposed body.
Yeah, right, while theyre all sleeping. Shane said, dismissing the tingling sensation in her stomach.
Not my fault youre so loud Sasha smiled anyway, what do smies do in movies, when they dont want to be overheard ? Shane was startled ; Uh, they put very loud music on and whisper ? Or Sasha said expectantly, met by Shanes blank stare Or, they turn the water on in the shower. So you want to turn the shower on and ***** here ? Shane asked, clearly lost.
No, stupid. Sasha got up and extended her hand to Shane who was still lying on the ground Lets shower. Shane tried to hide her smile, but she stayed on the floor : This is going to be the second time we *****, in two weeks time she whispered, looking up at Sasha. Once per week. I think I could deal with that Sasha answered, grinning evily. Shane finally put her hand in hers and followed her.

God, how can you sleep with this noise ? Alice asked Dana, exasparated by Tonya. This woman was even able to make her go crazy when she was sleeping ! Now that youre asking me Dana tiredly answered. Couldnt she go outside and annoy the landing ? Alice exclaimed.
They both looked at each other, the same idea simultaneously crossing their minds. Do yu think what Im thinking ? Alice was grinning mischeviously. Its bold Al; After all, shes my wife to be. Ill have to get used to it Dana answered. You yes, but not me. So, are you helping me ? and with that she stood up, taking Tonya under the arms and trying to lift her up.
Dana hesitantly looked at her, smiled and joined her, taking Tonyas legs. They managed to opent the door and deposit Tonya on the landing, leaving the sleeping form there. They got back in, laughing freely, Lets just hope the neighbours wont call the police Alice said, and they went on with more fits of laughter.
They sunk down, side by side. Its good to have you back Dana finally said. Alice instantly stopped laughing. I missed my best friend Dana added, letting her head nest on Alices shoulder, oblivious to Alices emabarassed look.

Tina jumped up and barely made it to the toilets before she threw up, Jenny hot on her heals.
Dana and Alice jolted apart. Over the night they had come to snuggle and both turned bright red. Both laughed at Tina and Jenny but when Alice noticed the two naked bodies on the bed she quickly joined them in the bathroom.
Thats how you can tell it was a succesfull party, by the noise and the crowd in the bathroom Sasha joked, gently stroking Shane to wake her up. Dana closely watched the exchange, wondering what was going on between her friend and the girl.
Breakfast everybody ? Sasha shouted ?
The door bell rang and Sasha opened to a gorgeous dark haired girl, quickly noticing the form lying next to the door. The girl smiled hesitantly : Hi Sasha
Uh, hi Sasha quizzically answered and then seemed to remember something : Oh, yeah. Come in, dont worry about the mess. Make yourself at ease. She turned : Guys, Im sorry but youre going to have to leave. I had completely forgotten about my appointment. She noticed Shanes smirk : Well then, wre going to leave you and your appointment alone. The girl was already heading for the bed, taking her top off.


Wow Jenny breathed out How does she find so many people to ***** ?
Shane grunted Welcome to the L world. So, what do we do now ? she added, reluctant to go back to her overcrowded flat and her crazy roomates.
I have to go to an appoitment Jenny said a real one she added, meeting their looks unfortunately she added as an afterthought. Im looking for a place to stay. I need to get away from Tima and all the memories linked to my place. But I cant afford it alone, so I need to find roommates too
Why dont you move in with Robin ? Didnt you break it off with Gene ? Dana tactlessly asked. Jenny didnt answer, looking down. I thought you would maybe help me find someone, Shane, since you know people Jenny said, turning to Shane.
You now what, Ill go with you, Ive got nothing else to do anyway Shane answered. They started walking away. Jenny turned a last time : And dont forget she shouted tonight, at 10, my hause-leaving-party !