Dawn Schafer:
Dawn Schafer sat on the front porch of her home in sunny California, sipping a fresh squeezed lemonade. The day didn't feel so sunny to her, however. Dawn's life had been through a number of twists and turns lately, some of which she was still coping with. Just as Dawn finished her drink, a familiar red VW Beetle drove up. A tall, blond woman, almost 5'10 climbed out, wearing flared jeans and a blue tank top to go with her leather sandals. She had sunglasses on, and her dark red lips and tan skin made her look gorgeous.
" Hey!" said Dawn, giving the woman a hug.
"Hi Hon" replied Debbie, who then gave Dawn a peck on the cheek.
Dawn and Debbie had been partners for nearly five years. It all started a year and a half ago, when Dawn started her new job with the Palo City Environmental Planning Committee. Having graduated from UCLA with a degree in Environmental Science, Dawn was eager to start working. She cared a great deal about the Earth, and was optimistic about the future. On the first, Debbie Fletcher, a young woman from Arizona was assigned to show her the ropes. Throughout college, Dawn had experimented with many different sexual situations- men, women, and both. Dawn had discovered that she felt more comfortable in all female relationships, but hadn't yet declared herself a "lesbian" officially. Debbie changed all that.
Debbie was 24, a year older than Dawn, and was smart, sassy and beautiful. She and Dawn hit it off right away- discussing everything from the environment, to movies. The two went for lunch, for coffee, and to environmental protests together. One day, Dawn asked Debbie about her love life. It was at this point that Debbie informed Dawn, that she was currently single. and that she was a lesbian. Nervous, Dawn decided it was finally time to tell Debbie the truth about her sexuality as well. These discoveries only deepened the women's friendship. They found the courage to discuss their feelings, and the difficulties of being homosexual in a straight society.
By this time, Dawn had developed a large attraction to Debbie. Not wanting to spoil the friendship, Dawn didn't say anything about it. One night, after a late movie, Debbie was driving Dawn back to her apartment. The rain was pouring down, and Dawn decided to wait until the rain slowed to walk back upstairs. With the windshield steamed up, Dawn felt courageous, and leaned over and kissed Debbie. Not just a peck on the check, but a full, deep, French kiss on the lips. Shocked, and surprised, Debbie just started at Dawn.
"Um, Dawn, I think you better leave now." Debbie finally said
Mortified, Dawn grabbed her umbrella and ran out of the car. Dawn didn't know how to face Debbie after that, so she left her job. Unable to find another, Dawn had move back in with her father, her stepmother Carol, and her half sisters Gracie (10) and Elissa (8). Dawn became very depressed. She didn't know where to turn in life- or who to turn to. Here she was almost 26 years old and living at home. The longer she didn't go out, the more depressed she grew. She even started experimenting with Marijuana, anything to make her feel better. Finally, at the advice of her old friend Sunny, Dawn decided to get counseling. She started therapy, and was put on Prozac, an anti-depressant. Dawn began feeling better and bette,r and through a support group, she stopped using Marijuana all together. Once she feeling better, Dawn found a job with a nearby suburb as an Assistant Environmental Aid Consultant.
A few months later, while at an Environmental Planning Convention, Dawn spotted a familiar face walking towards her. The long golden locks and those piercing green eyes. it was Debbie.
Debbie walked up to Dawn. "Oh my God.. Dawn!" she said excitedly. Debbie gave Dawn a quick hug. "How are you!?!"
Dawn smiled a small smile. "I'm fine."
"My God," said Debbie "You just ran from the office! I didn't know what happened to you.." She paused. "I was worried" she added more quietly.
"I.." Dawn began " I thought you were mad because I kissed you. so I didn't think I should call."
Debbie frowned. "Mad? No. I was surprised.. Maybe a little embarrassed. but not mad." Debbie put her hand on Dawn's shoulder. "In fact, I kind of enjoyed it."
Debbie and Dawn started seeing each other again, slowly, after that meeting. After dating for almost a year and a half, Dawn and Debbie decided to move in together. While Dawn was still struggling with some depression issues, particularly the reaction of some of her friends to her and Debbie's relationship, she was doing well. Dawn considered herself lucky.
"Honey?" said Dawn
"Yeah?"
" Are you in the mood for Thai tonight?" Dawn asked
Debbie smiled and put her arm around Dawn's wasted. "Whatever you want, babe!"
Dawn smiled back. She considered herself VERY lucky, in fact.
Dawn Schafer sat on the front porch of her home in sunny California, sipping a fresh squeezed lemonade. The day didn't feel so sunny to her, however. Dawn's life had been through a number of twists and turns lately, some of which she was still coping with. Just as Dawn finished her drink, a familiar red VW Beetle drove up. A tall, blond woman, almost 5'10 climbed out, wearing flared jeans and a blue tank top to go with her leather sandals. She had sunglasses on, and her dark red lips and tan skin made her look gorgeous.
" Hey!" said Dawn, giving the woman a hug.
"Hi Hon" replied Debbie, who then gave Dawn a peck on the cheek.
Dawn and Debbie had been partners for nearly five years. It all started a year and a half ago, when Dawn started her new job with the Palo City Environmental Planning Committee. Having graduated from UCLA with a degree in Environmental Science, Dawn was eager to start working. She cared a great deal about the Earth, and was optimistic about the future. On the first, Debbie Fletcher, a young woman from Arizona was assigned to show her the ropes. Throughout college, Dawn had experimented with many different sexual situations- men, women, and both. Dawn had discovered that she felt more comfortable in all female relationships, but hadn't yet declared herself a "lesbian" officially. Debbie changed all that.
Debbie was 24, a year older than Dawn, and was smart, sassy and beautiful. She and Dawn hit it off right away- discussing everything from the environment, to movies. The two went for lunch, for coffee, and to environmental protests together. One day, Dawn asked Debbie about her love life. It was at this point that Debbie informed Dawn, that she was currently single. and that she was a lesbian. Nervous, Dawn decided it was finally time to tell Debbie the truth about her sexuality as well. These discoveries only deepened the women's friendship. They found the courage to discuss their feelings, and the difficulties of being homosexual in a straight society.
By this time, Dawn had developed a large attraction to Debbie. Not wanting to spoil the friendship, Dawn didn't say anything about it. One night, after a late movie, Debbie was driving Dawn back to her apartment. The rain was pouring down, and Dawn decided to wait until the rain slowed to walk back upstairs. With the windshield steamed up, Dawn felt courageous, and leaned over and kissed Debbie. Not just a peck on the check, but a full, deep, French kiss on the lips. Shocked, and surprised, Debbie just started at Dawn.
"Um, Dawn, I think you better leave now." Debbie finally said
Mortified, Dawn grabbed her umbrella and ran out of the car. Dawn didn't know how to face Debbie after that, so she left her job. Unable to find another, Dawn had move back in with her father, her stepmother Carol, and her half sisters Gracie (10) and Elissa (8). Dawn became very depressed. She didn't know where to turn in life- or who to turn to. Here she was almost 26 years old and living at home. The longer she didn't go out, the more depressed she grew. She even started experimenting with Marijuana, anything to make her feel better. Finally, at the advice of her old friend Sunny, Dawn decided to get counseling. She started therapy, and was put on Prozac, an anti-depressant. Dawn began feeling better and bette,r and through a support group, she stopped using Marijuana all together. Once she feeling better, Dawn found a job with a nearby suburb as an Assistant Environmental Aid Consultant.
A few months later, while at an Environmental Planning Convention, Dawn spotted a familiar face walking towards her. The long golden locks and those piercing green eyes. it was Debbie.
Debbie walked up to Dawn. "Oh my God.. Dawn!" she said excitedly. Debbie gave Dawn a quick hug. "How are you!?!"
Dawn smiled a small smile. "I'm fine."
"My God," said Debbie "You just ran from the office! I didn't know what happened to you.." She paused. "I was worried" she added more quietly.
"I.." Dawn began " I thought you were mad because I kissed you. so I didn't think I should call."
Debbie frowned. "Mad? No. I was surprised.. Maybe a little embarrassed. but not mad." Debbie put her hand on Dawn's shoulder. "In fact, I kind of enjoyed it."
Debbie and Dawn started seeing each other again, slowly, after that meeting. After dating for almost a year and a half, Dawn and Debbie decided to move in together. While Dawn was still struggling with some depression issues, particularly the reaction of some of her friends to her and Debbie's relationship, she was doing well. Dawn considered herself lucky.
"Honey?" said Dawn
"Yeah?"
" Are you in the mood for Thai tonight?" Dawn asked
Debbie smiled and put her arm around Dawn's wasted. "Whatever you want, babe!"
Dawn smiled back. She considered herself VERY lucky, in fact.