“Again, Max.” Donna watches her little sister as she practices the new dance step.

Max starts from the beginning of the new routine her sister recently taught her. There was a dance audition coming up and she wanted to try out for it. She knew her sister could easily get the spot but decided not to try for it.

She concentrates on her routine and letting the music fill her like her sister said to do. She goes through the routine and when the music stops, she ends up in the final position.

“That’s a lot better, Max. If you practice that routine for the next few days, you should get one of the spots available.” Donna was glad that Max was expanding her after-hours activities.

“Thanks.” Max picks up her towel and wipes the sweat off her face.

“So, are you still having problems with Mr. Castillo?” Donna had been in the living room when Max told their mother.

“He’s threatening to sue the school because they are infringing on his religious beliefs.”

“Let me guess, you and mom are going to sue him for harassment?” Donna knew their mother was going after him.

“Nope, I’m suing him for my religious beliefs. He wants to use religion as a basis for being a bigot. Then I’m going to use it as a reason for
people like him to understand that no one’s belief is more important than anyone else’s.”

“So, you think that might make a change?” Donna knew they weren’t religious.

“I don’t know, but it's time the courts and people stop covering up their prejudice with religion.” Max picks up her water bottle and takes a sip from it.

“I hope it works out. Now, why don’t you help me straight the studio up.” Donna begins to clean the studio.

“I have a question for you, sis. How long have you been a lesbian?” Max didn’t know how she should ask her sister.

“Since, puberty. Why do you ask?” Donna looks at Max with a puzzled look on her face.

“Well, I never knew. You never told me. Does mom know?”

“That’s a stupid question. Of course, mom knows. She came home early one day while you were out practicing with the swim team. She caught me and Alix Zhao making out in my bedroom.”

“You and Alix Zhao were making out?” Max remembered Alix Zhao. She had been a cheerleader at her sister’s school.

“Yes, me and a hot cheerleader made out.”

“So, did you know she was into girls?”

“I heard rumors and when we were in the locker room changing. I would catch her looking at me.” Donna remembers some of her friends teasing her about Alix looking at her.

What her friends didn’t know, she was looking at the other girls in the locker room. There were a few that she had feelings for, but knew they were straight. It was torture for her the whole time.

“So, you two decided to come home after school and make out?”

“No, goofy. I asked her to come back to the house to tutor me. While we were working on my homework. One thing leads to another and we ended up exploring each other’s bodies.”

“So, why didn’t you ever tell me?” Max felt a little hurt.

“Because only mom knew. Plus, I didn’t know how you would react. How did you find out, I was?” Donna looked at Max with a questionable
look on her face.

“I came home a few days ago and heard you moaning. I opened your bedroom door a little and saw you laying on your back with another woman between your legs.”

Donna just shakes her head. She couldn’t believe that her little sister spied on her.

“Sorry, but you were making a lot of noise, sis. Even mom would have heard you if she walked by your bedroom door.”

“Well, the woman that I was having sex with, was Debbie Winslot. She’s a motorcycle safety instructor.”

“Is she your new girlfriend?”

“Yes, we’ve been dating for the past few months. Why are you so interested in her?” Donna looks at Max suspiciously.

“I’m just curious about who is dating my wonderful sister.” A smile appears on Max’s face.

Donna just looks at Max for a few seconds “come on, let’s go and grab some dinner. Mom is going to be waiting on us.”

“Okay.” Max grabs her gym bag and follows her sister to her car.

“So, what are we getting for dinner?” As Max gets in and buckles up.

“Ribs and brunt end. I already placed the order yesterday at Mel’s Barbecue.” Donna backs out of the parking space and drives towards Mel’s.

Max goes through her sister’s music list on her cellphone and selects a song. She knew her sister didn’t mind her selecting a song to listen to. Once she selects the song, she sits back in her seat and watches her sister as she drove.

“Why don’t you go inside and pick the order up.” Donna pulls into the parking lot of Mel’s.

“Okay, give me some money?” Max turns to look at her sister.

“It’s already paid for. Just go and tell the cashier you’re picking up an order. Also, why didn’t you change out of your dancewear?” Donna looks at Max and how she was dressed.

“I thought we were going straight home. Besides, it will give the guys and gals something to look at.” A mischievous smile appears on Max’s face as she exits the car and heads inside the restaurant.

Max was almost knocked down by the aroma floating around in the air. She walks up to the counter and waits behind a couple that was checking out. The person behind the cash register was a young person that looked to be around her sister’s age.

Max moves up in when the young couple finishes paying their bill. She noticed the name on the cashiers’ name tag was Tammi.

“Hi, Tammi. I’m here to pick up an order. It’s under the name of Puscat.”

Tammi looks at the young female standing before her. She figures she must be some sort of dancer or something from the way she was dressed.

“Hey, Mel. Is the order for Puscat ready?” Tammi looks towards the back.

“Yeah, it's all ready to go.” Mel puts a huge brown bag up in the window.

Tammi walks over and picks up two brown grocery bags. She turns around and walks back to Max.

“Here you go. Three whole racks of ribs, a large order of brunt ends, and all the sides. Including a gallon of sweet tea.” Tammi hands the bags to Max.

“Thanks, Tammi.” Max picks the bags up and starts heading towards the door. Two huge guys come in as she is walking out and holds the door open for her.

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome, miss.” David liked how the teenage girl looked in her dancewear.

He watches as she walks out and over to a Nissan, Leaf. He spotted another young woman sitting in the driver's seat. He watches as the young teenager gets in on the passenger side.

Donna spotted a good-looking man watching Max. A smile appears on her face.

“I think you have an admirer.”

Max looks towards the restaurant and smiles. She waves towards the guy, as she fastens her seat belt.

“You are a big flirt.” Donna starts the car up and backs up.

“Hey, I can’t help it.”

Max sits back and enjoy the ride home, while holding the bags.