I've never been so useful in my whole life. I just saved the neck of the biggest boss in the world. I mean the apocalyptic world, where human kind had turned to T-virus beasts threatening everyone who had survived. This is exactly what happened today. Claire went for a little walk, without backup or what so ever and she was attacked from the back. Of course, she had a gun by her hip, but she couldn't reach it. Fighting for her life she shouted for help so I came, as quick as I could and cut that damn infected head off. I'm not sure if it was a relief for her, she turned around, saw me and still breathing heavily she just walked away. I hurt her, there's a scratch over her neck, not deep at all, but bleeding as hell. Never mind, she is alive.

I've never been so humiliated in my whole life. Me – the only person leading the convoy, people trusting me with their lives, I of all the guys around let someone else to save me. What a silly thing to do, to let that happen. I'm the boss and I've got a gun and her – a complete stranger just shows up out of blue, with her courage, cutting heads off. Literally. Now I owe her a favor, which could be anything, like if I don't have enough problems already. I've been so mean to her ever since she showed up. Saving lives seems to be her job, that's how she got here in the first place and I should be grateful for that. I should step over my pride and thank her. Yes, I'll do it right away.

-Alice?

Said Claire when she spotted the other woman by the fire. All alone, like always.

-I'm sorry you had to save me today, but I'm very grateful you did.

+You don't have to thank me.

Responded the stranger without turning her head from the flames.

-If it wasn't for you, I'd be dead by now.

+Nonsense, you would have survived. You always do. You're the convoy leader.

-Yes, but in situations like this nothing of that matters.

+That's true.

Awkward silence.

-May I sit down?

+Suit yourself.

The convoy leader sat down into the sand.

-So talking about your help today… Is there anything I can do to pay you back?

+I told you already, I don't want anything in reward.

-How about a pack of cigarettes?

+I don't smoke.

-Oh.

+You smoke for the both of us.

Alice smiled and looked at the nicotine addict.

-Nervous habit.

+I appreciate that you'd be willing to give up a pack of cigarettes for me though.

-I'd even give up my car for what you've done.

+I'm OK with my bike. You need that hummer to do your job, so you wouldn't give it to me anyway.

-Never say never.

Said Claire and looked at Alice curiously.

+How's your neck?

-Why would I have something wrong with my neck?

She asked and rubbed the back of her head. When she pulled the hand back it was all covered in blood.

-Oh my God, I'm bleeding!

+I guess it's my fault, let me see…

She sat beside me. I'm glad she did, because I got really scared when I saw my blood on my hand. She took something out of her pocket. Do I smell alcohol?

-Ouch!

+Sorry, but it has to be disinfected

-It hurts as hell.

I know, but you have to get over it.

Claire grabbed Alice's legs, holding them tight to help her overcome the pain. With that a little moan could be heard from behind her back. Alice stopped cleaning the injury. Claire hands moved up to Alice's thighs and squeezed them.

+Are you still in pain?

-Not at all.

Claire whispered and turned around. She is going to try one last thing. She slightly moved her hands to the inner side of Alice's legs, watching her response.

Am I misunderstanding her signals or is she really trying to seduce me?

Am I pushing too hard or is she just not interested? I can't really see it in her eyes, but she's shaking under my touch, which is a good sign, right?

She's looking at me – waiting. Now she's moving even closer… I surrender.

Alice gave up and leaned to Claire, kissing her lightly. The kiss was gentle and slow, but when Alice grabbed Claire's cheek, she responded very quickly by turning her body and getting on her knees, not breaking the kiss for a single second. Alice lied down on her back, her hands on Claire's ass, pulling her closer.

Oh God, Claire is getting bossy again. I wonder, how many zombies she killed by her hands, which are now next to my head, supporting her as she's trying to eat me alive.

Oh God, Alice is the best kisser of all times. Now I regret every second of my life spent with someone else, because she is just - wow!

Alice seems to be reading Claire's mind. She is aware, that her hands have been wasting their potential, so she has another plan – use them to undress Claire as inauspiciously, as possible. First time they have to break the kiss, to pull the white tank top over Claire's head.

+So this is the way you pay your heroes?

Asked Alice, breathing heavily.

Claire laughed hard before responding.

-No, just the cute ones…

+You think I'm cute?

-I suggest you to shut up.

+Force me…

Claire was pretty good at forcing people to do what she told them, but she has never used her mouth to do so. Until now. She leaned down again, her lips meeting Alice's. She spread her legs even wider and sat down on Alice's thighs, so that the hero may get up a little bit. Alice got up, but her coat stayed on the ground. How come?

+You sneaky little thing, trying to undress me?

Asked Alice and looked at Claire curiously.

-Uh huh.

She responded through the moans and returned her attention to the activity she enjoyed the most right now – kissing Alice. Of course, the other woman had her own things to do, such as teasing Claire by exploring the skin on her back with her fingers before slipping them under the fabric of her pants.

Few minutes later, when Claire couldn't help it anymore, she screamed so loud and so passionately, that it must have been heard all around Nevada. She was released. All the pain and all the anger that was gathering inside her was finally gone and she was free to collapse in Alice's arms. Exhausted. Alice was holding her tightly, kissing the top of her head.

+I think I'm in love with you Alice.

She said, with her eyes shut. She didn't see the tear leaving Alice's eye and the smile on her face.

-I think I'm in love with you too…

Whispered Alice before she was interrupted by the usual sound of boots running through the sand.

+Someone's coming!

Said Claire fearfully, but it was too late to cover the trace of the previous action. They were lying on each other, absolutely naked, with all their clothes around. All Alice managed to do was to grab her coat and throw it on them. Now all that was left to see were their legs and their shoulders, but they were still in a very compromising position. The night visitor showed up.

+Kmart? What are you doing here?