bullets and bouquets

55

"Hey," Bella greets Gianna when she comes out of the elevators. The puppies run toward her. She picks up Vita, "Where's Sabrina?"

"Showering," Gianna answers, "Where's Sadie?"

"Working," she answers. Gianna sits down on the couch across from Bella.

"You will not guess what happened this morning!" Gianna exclaims excitedly.

Bella grins, "You and Sabrina... get it, girl!"

"No!" Gianna bursts out laughing, "No, not like that!"

"Mmhm, sure," the brunette smirks skeptically.

"I'm serious!" her friend exclaims, "We made out, sure. But we didn't go further."

"And?"

"Sabrina told me she likes me," she smiles.

"Oh my gosh, that's exciting!" Bella exclaims, "I'm happy for you!"

"Thank you," she smiles, "I just wish she didn't have to go."

Bella frowns, "Yeah. I'm sure she'd let you go with her."

"I mean, I would, but school," Gianna says. The brunette shrugs.

"If you date Sabrina you don't need to work," she says, "They make hella money."

"I don't know," Gianna shrugs, "I already have student loan debt. Might as well finish out the year."

"True," Bella agrees, "I'm sure Sabrina would help you with that though."

"Help with what?" the blonde comes out of the elevator.

"Nothing," Gianna says quickly. Sabrina looks at Bella for answers, "Don't say anything."

"Gianna," Bella sighs, "Just tell her."

"Tell me what?"

Gianna sighs, "We were talking about my student loan debt for school."

"Oh," Sabrina answers, "Do you need money?"

Gianna sighs. This is the opposite of what she wants.

"No, I can pay it off myself," she says.

"Okay," the blonde answers, "I'm always here if you need anything, you know?"

Gianna's expression softens, "I know. Thank you."

"Miss Gianna?" Trent enters the room, "It's time to go."

"Okay," she puts Vita down, "You'll call me?"

"Of course," Sabrina smiles. The two hug and Gianna gives Sabrina a kiss on the cheek. The blonde blushes hard.

"How do I keep in contact with you and Sadie?" Gianna asks Bella.

"Oh," the brunette says, "Trent, get Gianna a walkie."

"Yes, Miss," he answers. He disappears to retrieve the radio.

"We don't use cell phones, but I'll give you a walkie so you can talk to me," Bella explains. The two hug, "Let me know if you want to hang out again. I can have Trent pick you up whenever."

"Okay," she answers, "Thank you."

Trent comes back out and gives her the radio. He leads her out to the garage. Once she's gone, Bella turns to Sabrina.

"So, I heard good things," she grins.

"Yeah," Sabrina smiles, "We're going on a date this weekend."

"Cute! I hope it goes well for you," Bella exclaims.