*Bette*

It was 9:00 AM when I woke up. I had a 10:30 Computer Basics class. A class I shared with Alice. I knew with Alice around I’d be in for a good time. No matter what time, Alice was good for a giggle. I poured myself a bowl of cereal and ate. I stopped in Shane’s room and peered in. She was laying with the covers only wrapped around one leg as the other hung out of the bed. She was so innocent looking as she slept. I knew she wouldn’t be up for the next couple hours.

It took me less than 30 minutes to shower and get dressed. Alice was coming out of her door.

"Hey, lady." She said with a grin.

"Hey. How are ya?"

"Tired as shit. You?"

"Hanging in there." We looped arms and walked down the hall to the elevator.

"So, what’s going on tonight?" She asked as we stepped into the elevator, "Any early semester parties, any club hopping?"

"Not that I know of. Dana did text me and tell me that Tonya’s sorority, Beta Phi Kappa or whatever they’re called are having a recruiting party and she wanted us to come, but I told her I’d ask you guys."

"I don’t know, Bette. Tonya has bad fucking vibes. Seriously."

"It’s for Dane. You know that none of us can stand fucking sorority girls…well, maybe Shane can stand them, but I know that I can’t and neither can you and neither can Dana. So, we’ll be there for moral support."

"Anything for Dana." Alice sighed. The look in her eyes, very far off and sad, as we stepped off the elevator and into the hallway was enough to kill me dead on the spot. Alice didn’t know it but I’d do anything for her. No matter how crazy our relationship had been or would be, she’d always be someone I’d fight for. Seeing her so pained was excruciating.

*Helena*

I longed to see her. I knew she didn’t feel the same way, but I couldn’t help but smile at the thought of her. I saw her perched in a chair in the back of the classroom. There was a seat open beside her, so I took the opportunity to sit there.