Selfishness.

Alice and Shizuru seemed to get pretty well. Too well in fact. Sam felt it was wierd; wouldn't it make more sense for them to be at odds with each other considering that they have feelings for the same man?

They talked, shared stories and even drank a little. Alcohol has the power to bring someone's true honest self out, however neither of them showed any displeasure at the agreement they had arrived to. In fact they seemed to grow closer the more drunk they got.

'Is this reality?' Sam thought watching as the two leaned against each other, laughing with cans of beer in their hands. 'Will everything really be ok?'

As midnight approached Shizuru said it was time for her to leave. Saying he will be walking her back Sam stood up as well. Alice sent them off with a smile, although she looked a bit lonely as they left.