She sat up and looked through the dusty window and stared blankly at what was once her own name. What have I got myself into this time, Im a mess, she thought. Still sitting there thinking of what has happened last night, how her heart was broken by someone, no, the first person she ever felt anything for, brought a lone tear which she quickly wiped. How stupid was I, she mused. She climbed out her truck and stretched her body. It felt like she hasnt slept a wink. Remembering how she got there she realized she really hasnt. Turning her attention back to the salon, she walked towards it. She brought her hand to touch the remaining letters thinking it was a bad idea to have been involved with Cherie, when all this time she was just using her for some sexual pleasure. She let out a small laugh realizing how ironic it was that when she finally let herself feel love; she was the one who was played, when she was one to have one night stands with no strings attached without even considering how the hopeless girls felt. Never again she thought to herself. She turned around and got into her truck and sped off to destination wherever.
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Alice woke up not remembering how she got to sleeping on her own couch. She rubbed her eyes trying to remember what had happened. Her neck hurts and her arm is bruised. What the..? she gasped when she noticed someone was sleeping at the other end of the couch with the head covered. Alice moved slowly so as not to waken the person. She wanted to pull the covers to see who it was but not before knowing what happened the night before. She walked around the living room which looked perfectly normal so she decided to check her bedroom. She tip-toed towards her room and slowly opening her bedroom door just to discover that it too looked like how it was the last time she was there. She went back to the living room and into the kitchen getting a glass and went over to the sink for cold tap water. Her throat was dry and her head was spinning and she didnt realize the content of the sink until the glass slipped from her hand. *****, she thought. There were a few cans of beer and two bottles of wines sitting crowdedly in the sink. Just then she remembered what happened.

I kissed Dana!!!!!! she said and letting out a laugh. She quickly covered her mouth remembering there was someone on her couch. She remembered it was Tina but why was she here? She took two glasses of water for herself and Tina and walked over to the couch. It was 2 in the afternoon and Tina was still asleep. Alice sat on the spot where she was sleeping and drank her water. She placed Tinas glass on the table and looked up just to see the newly added name connected to Bettes name on her wall. *****, so thats what happened, youre in big trouble Bette, she thought. She rubbed her bruised arm and walked over to Tina with a glass on her hand. Tina honey, wake up. Its two and I want to fix us something to eat, here I got you a glass of water Tine mumbled something and opened her eyes while extending her arms to get the glass from Alice. Ive got a headache she finally said after downing the whole glass of water. youre not the only one, come on Ill fix us something to eat while you shower Alice began to stand up but Tina reached for her arm. Alice turned and Tina said her thanks. Alice bent down and kissed Tinas forehead and went to the kitchen thinking how fucked up things are for Tina, Bette, Dana and herself not realizing that it was too for everyone else.
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It was all my fault. Why did I have to play this game with her? ***** its not even a game. What do I take her for? First it was Tim, then it was Robin and then it was Gene and now? Now its just all so fucked up. The way she looked at me at the gallery last night, I cant blame her. I cant blame her for anything. She thinks I see her as a conquest. She isnt. Well who am I kidding, she was at the beginning. But the more time I spent with her I realized I enjoy her company more than I enjoy Francescas. What am I going to do she hates me now. I have to get her back. I have to! But what can I do? I even played around with Robin but for what? To break the heart of someone I love? Oh ***** I love her. I love Jenny. ***** and this is what I do to her. I have to get out of here. No I cant do that. I cant just tell her that I love her can I? No wait, I did tell her last night but she wasnt home. I cant go to her now. Marinas thoughts were interrupted by a loud Hello. She looked up and didnt realize that she was taking her sweet time thinking of the possibility with Jenny when before her eyes the queue was long. People were getting their morning coffee and her mind was with Jenny. She raised one eyebrow and looked at the man ordering a tall mocha decaf, and continued with her job.
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Honey come on wake up!!! We have to go soon before the shop closes!!! Tonya tried waking Dana up but Dana wouldnt budge from her side of the bed. They have to decide on what to wear for their big day and have made appointment to go to this bridal shop where apparently all the most important people go for wedding preparations. Disappointed but knowing what to do, Tonya started kissing her hand, her forehead, her nose, her cheeks, and then her lips. Dana opened her eyes and pushed Tonya to the other side of the bed. She thought it was Alice but then she looked at the startled Tonya making a sorry face. Oh sorry baby, I thought you were someone else Smooth Dana, real smooth!!! She thought. Someone else? Who else could it be? Be ready, go and take a shower so we can head out soon Tonya was becoming impatient and walked out of the bedroom leaving Dana with her own thoughts.

She had dreamed of kissing Alice that night. The kiss was soft and passionate, just like it was when Alice came over. Not sleeping with my friends she thought I cant believe she kissed me and I kissed her back. After all those promises of not going after your friends and look what happened! She brought her hands to her face not knowing what to do and not knowing how to handle it. And I pushed Tonya? She smiled thinking it was Alice and not wanting to get caught she pushed her Alice aside. The look on Tonyas face was priceless, I shouldve taken a snapshot of her then. Oh what am I going to do? I like Alice shes a friend and has always been there for me even though she can be a pain sometimes. And Tonya? I love her. I do. Do I? Yeah I do. I love Tonya and thats why Im marrying her or is it? God Im so confused now. Tonya takes care of me and my needs. But is that all? Or am I just marrying her to get recognition from my parents? That I too can find happiness? And Alice? God, that kiss! Ive never felt that way before it was so intense. Could it be? That I have pent up feelings for Alice all this time? Have I ever kissed Tonya that way before? Is that the feeling I want when kissing her? Right she thought. Dana sat up and pulled the covers off her and made her way downstairs to find out if love is.
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I do Tina said. You may now kiss your wife. Bette held Tina in her arms and shared a short sweet passionate kiss. All of her friends were there, even Kit was there. Bette paused their wedding recordings to the part where it focused on Tinas smiling face. She moved closer to her TV screen wanting to touch Tinas face even if it was on TV. Tina, what the ***** have I done? Ive fucked up big time. She looked at Tinas picture on TV and tears came streaming down her cheeks when she thought there were no more tears to cry. She has been crying all night and all day today and her eyes are getting swollen. She tried to get up but her knees wouldnt let her. She has been sitting in front of the TV clad in her robe. She hasnt showered, hasnt eaten anything and hasnt talked to anybody. She brought her hand to her cheek as she felt the sting. She smiled knowing that her swollen eyes would go with her bruised cheeks that Tina has left her as a parting gift. Tina baby Im sorry. Please forgive me. I never meant for any of this to happen. Im falling apart now please come back to me. You promised youd take care of me if I ever fall apart so here I am now please baby, please come back to me Bette continued to sit and stared at the face of the person she vowed would never hurt given a second chance.