Forbidden Fruit Chapter Ten

The next few weeks proved to be a rut for Trisha. School, work, homework, fight with parents, then sleep. Although the money was much needed, she was craving for a day to just break out. She never expected her first love to be so complicated. On a brighter note, school was ending for the summer in a few days which was nice because the restaurant was really taking off. In the midst of her thoughts, she heard yelling and crashing coming from Demetri's room. Opening his door, she saw him slamming his punching bag. "Hey bro, what's wrong?"
Sighing, he wiped the sweat off his brow. "It's nothing. I asked a girl out and she said no."
There was something in his eyes that gave the reason away. "It was cause I'm sister huh?"
"Yeah…but whatever. You're more important than some girl."
"If you really like this girl, you can pretend to hate me at school."
Laughing, Demetri rolled his eyes and looked at Trisha. "Trish, you're my sister and I love you. Yeah I liked her but the girls here are stuck up. Besides, I leave for college as soon as summer ends."
It felt like someone had just punched Trisha in the gut. She tried to be happy for him but after he left, she'd be alone. Demetri saw the fear in her eyes. Hugging her, he said "Trish, you're the strongest girl I know. If anyone gets to you, just tell them to shove off. Plus, it's almost summer break so we'll hang out a lot before I leave."
"I know…I just hope you find a girl at college. Now go take a shower. You stink."
They laughed until he disappeared into the bathroom and Trisha was once again greeted by her thoughts. 'Ugh…I hate thinking.' But, Trisha's mind had been known to be a wonderer. As she thought about summer, Tracey in a bikini came to mind. Being from Hawaii, she probably had a lot of them. The image of Tracey covered in minimal material caused Trisha to blush but grin. 'Mmm…My girlfriend is so beautiful.' However, all this spacing was going to make her late to work. Running to her room, she donned her uniform then bounded the stairs meeting up with her mom. "Mom, please, I need a ride to work."
"Yeah well, I'm not your personal chuffer. Walk."
"But I'll be late!"
"Then you'd better leave now."
Not even trying to control her frustration, Trisha stormed out of the house. Demetri was having a friend over so he was unavailable. She briskly walked while calling her boss to let him know of her late arrival and he almost fired her right there. Twenty minutes later and almost there, some guy hopped out of his car and sauntered over to her. "Hey there pretty thing. Wanna go out this Saturday? Oh that's right, you only like your gender."
"Just leave me alone. Why does it concern you?"
"You're unnaturally loving! God-"
A young woman, probably a little older than Trisha, came up from behind the guy. She had a pixie cut bob framing her face and dark blue, almost grey eyes. "Look Ted, it isn't worth it. Let's just go."
Ted glared at Trisha one more time before returning to his car. Once he was out of earshot, the woman said "I'm sorry about that. He's got a short temper. And I know you don't know me from Adam, but I know you. When you're free, please call me."
She handed Trisha business card with a number written on it. Trisha hesitantly accepted it. "Why do you want me to call you?"
"I can't explain here but I promise, I can help you. Besides, wouldn't be nice to talk with someone who understands?"
The woman then winked and strode back to Ted's car, who sped off. Not having time to think, Trisha rushed to work.
Meanwhile Trisha's other half Tracey wasn't having any luck. She was currently on the phone with her screaming boss. "Tracey, no amount of groveling will earn you this job back! You working here is bad for the library's image.
"What happened to Southern hospitality!?"
"Maybe you should have stayed in Hawaii."
Upon hearing the line click dead, Tracey silently cursed and slammed her phone shut. No job meant no San Francisco. The thought of staying in Texas scared her and she wished she knew what to do. Then, almost as a sign, her phone rang and it was Trisha. Smiling, she answered to "Oh my gosh hon I have the best news!"
"Sweet. I could use some good news."
"What's wrong Trace?"
Chuckling a little at her nickname, she responded "Boss called. I'm bad for the library's image."
"Oh I'm sorry hon. And yeah, I got fired too. But that's not why I called. I met another lesbian!"
"What!?"
If Tracey hadn't been sitting already, she would have fallen over. Growing wide eyes, she clutched her phone. "We're not the only ones?"
"Nope! She came up to me today. And although no one knows about her, she's been hiding it her whole life."
"Oh wow…that's insane! We're actually not alone. But why'd she talk to you?"
"Well, she assumed correctly that we had a hard time finding jobs so if we needed money, we can work for her!"
"That's so sweet of her. What does she do? And what's her name?"
"Oops sorry. Her name is Beth and she runs the local daycare."
"Awww I love kids…Are you sure she won't mind me working there as well? She met you, not me."
Giggling, Trisha calmed down her girlfriend. "Trace, it's a done deal. We got along really well and I told her you and I were kind of a package deal."
Tracey laughed and sighed in relief. For the first time in weeks, she felt real hope. "Trish, I love you. So, so much. You just made me feel so much better."
"I love you too Trace. And good, because we start tomorrow after school."
"Wait, really? So soon?"
"Yeah. Beth needs more hands and I have a plan. Just tell your parents your shift changed to right after school."
"Alright…what about her other coworkers?"
"Oh yeah. I forgot to mention them. They're gay too."
"More!? Holy crap! I had no Texas had so many gays."
"Neither did I. But no, they don't care about us working with them. They're excited."
"Who's they?"
"Two guys by the name Damion and Eric."
"Oh ok…I can't believe this is happening…"
"I know…money and more time with you." Trisha purred.
"Why Trish, do I sense a hint of lust to your voice?"
"I can't help it. I haven't seen you in so long."
"I know and I miss you too. Ugh damn my parents are home but I'll see you tomorrow. I love you."
"I love you too hon."