Notes:

Additional Cast:

 Jessica Parker Kennedy as Sam Harris

Alice's POV

It's almost 9.30, as we're stepping out of the car, in front of a beautiful suburban house; Robin's home. Vanessa and I have been invited to Robin's birthday party, like three days ago, when we met her at the cafeteria. Robin said "Yo bitches you're so coming to my birthday party and I don't take no as an answer. Get your pretty asses there so we can have a blast!" Vanessa and I bursted out laughing to this original invitation and we said that our asses will be there. Actually I said 'asses' and Vanessa corrected me to 'butts' as a politer word, but anyway a yes is a yes.

We spent the last two hours getting ready, after we decided what we are going to wear. Vanessa said that Robin's party won't be anything glamorous or formal, so we went for something more casual, but still stylish and appealing.

Vanessa wore a dark blue short dress with short sleeves and Oxford black shoes. Her hair is straight and she is really beautiful. I think she should do it more often. Her makeup is really really light and she insisted on me doing it, while I have explained to her a thousand times that I am not a makeup expert. God bless youtube videos and my friend Angela's tutorials.

Me on the other hand, I chose a black halter jumpsuit with cleavage, that makes an 'X' on the back and for shoes the classic black pumps. No matter what, party's a party and high heel shoes are obligatory. Vanessa helped me make my hair into curls which I fixed with bobby pins on my left side. As for makeup, I applied only some black mascara and my favourite dark red lipstick. Finally I didn't put any accessories, other than my usual bracelets that I wear everyday.

Both of us wear a light coat, since it's in the middle of October and it's a bit chilly.

We are approaching the house's door, when we hear footsteps behind us. Vanessa turns to see who are they.

"Hey guys! How are you?" she greets with a happy voice.

I turn around as well and the people who are behind us are no other than Joseph and Sophie. The super duo.

"Hey Vanessa!" Joseph greets her with a smile. "You're lookin good!" he compliments her, eying her from head to toe and Vanessa giggles.

"Hey Alice!" He greets me too with a smile as well. "You're not bad yourself." he jokes and I eyeroll.

"Hey Joseph! You look quite decent, which is surprising" I greet him as well with a snarky comment. He's wearing blue jeans with a dark blue sweater and a black leather jacket. He really can pull any outfit off, and I realize I was gawping for some seconds, so I turn really quickly my eyes to Sophie, who avoids eye contact with me and stays silent. She is holding Joseph by the arm, like she did the other day at the grass, and she grabbed him tighter when I talked to her. That girl has legs! Why she doesn't use them to support herself like all the people?

Vanessa rings the door and a smiley Robin, appears behind it. We wish her happy birthday,before we give her our gifts. When we get in, Robin shows up the way to the bedroom to leave our coats and then we go to the living room, where all the guests are. She hasn't invited too many, but we are enough to fill the place.

I spot Sam and Nicky, Robin's friends I met at the LGBT gathering, and a little further, Nathan filling a drink to his red cup. He raises his head and he shouts to Joseph to join him. Joseph doesn't miss the chance to catch up with his fellow womanizer friend. I guess they have to comment and grade every girl in this room. Joseph,before he goes, turns to look at Sophie and he whispers something to her. Sophie nods and then she goes to sit on the sofa.

What the hell is going on? Joseph needs Sophie's permission to leave her side? I don't remember giving any green light to Ren, when he wants to talk with his friends at a party. Nina's words that Joseph and Sophie might be something more than just friends are echoing in my head, but I put them on mute.

"Vanessa, let's go have a drink." I propose,since a sudden urge to consume alcohol appears and Vanessa nods. Vanessa has spotted Nathan as well and she tries to choke every urge she has on piercing him with her eyes.

"I can't think of a single reason Joss is hanging out with that savage." She comments in a low tone, pouring just a finger of vodka in her cup and filling the rest with juice.

"Checking out women is a pretty good one, I suppose.Look how they are checking out that brunette chick over there." I exclaim looking discreetly at their direction and then I pour vodka in my cup as well.

"They don't even bother to be a little bit less obvious about it!" Vanessa says annoyed. "I wonder how girls fall for their playboy manners."

"I guess they know where to hit. They do some sort of psychological analysis shit... Beats me!" I say, remembering Joseph's words about how he's hitting on women.

"It makes me wanna puke." Vanessa makes a grimace.

"Ness, I don't wanna startle you, but Nathan is coming towards us. I can't believe that I am the one who's saying that, but try to hold yourself." I whisper to her ear, as I am watching Nathan getting closer.

"I swear to God, if he talks to me..." She points a finger in the air. "If he is that insensible and he talks to me, I won't be able to hold myself!"

"Hello, ladies! Looking good!" Nathan greets us with a smirk. "Alice. Vanessa."

After Nathan greets us, I stand in front of Vanessa in a protective way. She looks so fragile and I have this urge to stand up for her.

"Hey Nathan!" I say in a sharp voice, glaring at him. Vanessa of course doesn't say a word.

"How are you doing?" He asks and takes the bottle of vodka in his hands.

"Good! And you? Having fun with your friend I see." I smirk, raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah, the party just started but that is our intention." He chortles and fills his cap with vodka. "What's yours?"

"Ours too! The night is young and we can't let down our groupies." I simper.

"Oh, you have your own groupies too, Vanessa?" He asks her playfully. Vanessa on the other hand totally ignores him and observes her manicure.

"That is such an unnecessary question. Of course she does. Men with nice taste!"

"Really? I am impressed." He raises his eyebrows at Vanessa who still hasn't given him a single glare. "So has anyone caught your interest tonight, ladies?"

"Well we spotted some guys the time we got here, but don't worry we have some more intriguing plans after the party." I state, without letting him intimidate me.

"Hmm... some mysterious plans afterwards, huh?" He takes a gulp from his drink.

"Yeah! You know girls wanna have fun!" I wink at him.

"I know you know how to have fun, Alice. I have witnessed it with my own eyes." He winks back at me. "But you, Vanessa... That's a surprise." He lifts his eyebrows up impressed. Vanessa turns to face him finally acknowledging his presence and gives him a death glare. My baby girl, she makes me so proud! "Okay, someone is not in the mood." It was about time for Nathan to realise he was not welcomed. "See you later, Alice." He raises his cup to my direction and leaves.

"I was this close to punch him!" Vanessa murmurs through her teeth. "But I don't think I have him. Maybe I should take your offer on this kickboxing lessons after all."

"Anytime!" I smile at her. "I can always do the dirty work for you though! It will be my pleasure." I wink at her. Nathan really pissed me off with his insensitivity.

"Who does he think he is? Like really? Coming over here and act like nothing's wrong? Like really?" Vanessa exclaims angrily. "He didn't apologize for not showing up at class! And I was expecting him! November is almost here and he has attended class only once and that only because he wanted to make clear he won't bother to actually participate in our common project! Which I haven't even started yet! Why? Because I have endless other projects with immediate deadlines!"

"He's just a spoilt brat! He is used to have all the people be marvelled by him. You're the first one, who doesn't do things his way and he's really frustrated about it, like he's a 5 year old. Vanessa, don't back down. Don't do his favor!" I advise her with a soft voice.

"That won't happen! Ever!" She emphasizes every word she says. "I won't do him the favor and overload myself with a project that is supposed to be done by two people, while he is drinking and partying and checking girls with short skirts!" She closes her eyes and takes a big breathe. "Enough about him. Can we talk about something else?"

"Like Ashton?" I hint with a mischievous voice and a playful look.

"What about him?" Vanessa looks at me puzzled and I eyeroll with her ignorance.

"We were complaining about guys, who all they care about is sex. Ashton on the other hand looks more than this. Not to mention he's super hot. He's the perfect combination!"

"Yeah, Ashton is definitely more than this." She nods her head and drinks some of her drink.

"Soooo what's going on between you two? You pass together quite sometime! Both closed at the paper's office..." I wink at her. I wonder how she resists to him.

"Alice!" She scolds me. "We are with other people there!"

"Scandalous sex! Even better!" I announce enthusiastically with a mischievous smile.

"Alice!" She shouts at me. "What are you talking about! It's not like that!"

"Yeah yeah right!" I say sarcastically. Vanessa's so clueless. Ashton would be naked in front of her and she will still insist on 'It's not like that'.

"I just met him. We spent time together at the paper. He is such a brilliant leader, he is responsible for every single detail and he makes it seem like the easiest task in the world. Plus, he is so kind and always willing to help." She praises her editor 'totally platonically'.

"You know Carly Rae Jepsen's song right? She just met the guy as well, but she wasn't ashamed to give him her number. If you know what I mean." I point out with a simper. "Not to mention every time you come back from the paper, you marvel at Ashton's abilities. 'Alice you can't believe Ashton did this and that! He's so great and he knows so many stuff.'" I mimic Vanessa in a hilarious way.

"That's because he is a really good journalist!" She giggles and pats me on the arm. "He is beyond talented, already succeeded and so down to earth. Anyway, I'll go to see how Sophie is doing." Vanessa says pointing to Sophie's direction, who sits alone on the couch. "She's been sitting like this for quite some time, so I will go check up on her." Vanessa should be given the award of the Good Samaritan, since she always worries about others' well being.

"No prob!" I answer with a warm smile and she leaves my side. Why has Sophie been sitting all this time by herself? She has no friends to talk to? I guess since she's friend to Joseph, she would have met half the college by now.

I observe her better, as Vanessa sits next to her and she looks really devastated. Don't tell me she's like that, because Joseph left her to check out girls? That's really absurd and degrading. If you are annoyed by that go and tell him off, you idiot! Don't have a face like a wet week-end! If she is really dating him, she should let him know what the word means!

"That was fast!" I remark,as Vanessa comes back interrupting my thoughts.

"Sophie wasn't exactly in the chatting mood, so I let her be." She huffs and drinks a sip of her drink, which I think it has more juice than alcohol.

Then Joseph takes Vanessa's place, by Sophie's side and they start talking.

"I really don't know when that girl is in her chatting mood." I remark making an annoying grimace.

Behind Vanessa, Joseph is talking to Sophie in a low voice. They are very very close.

"She is dealing with some difficult situation right now. Don't be harsh on her." Vanessa defends Sophie.

"That doesn't give her the right to go off on other people. I just greeted her and Joseph the other day and she started barking at us like a raving dog."

As I keep on observing them, I see Joseph's arms embracing her. What the hell? That was out of nowhere. Joseph did that without hesitation. Without giving a damn. Nina's words are coming back and I shake my head in frustration. No Alice! No! Friends hug like this. You and Ren hug! But not out of the blue!

"I am sure she didn't mean that. Where are you looking at?" Vanessa asks me, because I was gawping with a shocking expression.

"Nowhere in specific. I got distracted for a second." I say as indifferent as I can. "You were saying what?"

"About Sophie. She has a lot in her plate right now. I hope everything works out in the end." She sighs and looks at the famous duo,who is wrapped in each other's arms.After a couple of seconds, the hug ends. Joseph tells something to Sophie and after laughing for a bit he leaves her alone. He goes to a group of women with a bragging attitude. Classic womanizer Joseph is back in the game.

"That drink was amazing! I'll go get some more! It was so refreshing." Vanessa points out excited and brings my mind back to her. Damn I was staring him like an idiot again. I hope he didn't notice.

"That's because it has less than a finger alcohol and the rest is cranberry juice!" I eyeroll and Vanessa's gives me a guilty smile.

"Caught me!" she giggles. "Anyway, do you want something?"

"I am good!" I reply showing her my half full cup.

"Ok! Be right back!" she says and leaves.

When Vanessa gets to the bar, she meets Sam and they start chatting, so I guess Vanessa will be busy for sometime. No worries, I will explore the house a little bit and find another person to talk.

As I am wondering in the living room Sophie is still in the same state as before, while Joseph is talking to a blonde girl. What's up with him and the blond women?

I really can't understand Sophie and Joseph's relationship status. If Nina was here, she would have come up with some interesting theories. I scan the place, looking for a familiar face, when I observe Joseph again.It's likes he's everywhere I am looking at. He says something to his fling and then he comes to me with a wide smile pinned on his face.

"Did you secure her company for tonight, so you're free to talk to other people now?" I smirk to him, leaning on the wall.

"It was a piece of cake! Nothing too challenging." He answers with a cocky smile and I give him an irritating look.

"I try to persuade myself, that you're not disgusting and yet you prove me wrong every time." I huff in despair. Joseph is an addicted womanizer and that's not going to change.

"Do you really do that?" He asks me with a puzzled look and a sweet voice and I find myself gazing again into his hazel blue eyes. God, I have to get myself together!

"Yeah, in order to be civilised and act normally with you!" I answer, dragging my eyes from him, so I can sound as indifferent as I can.

"That's too boring!"

"Do you want me to come at you yelling and shouting?" I say surprised. "I assure you, you give me plenty good opportunities to do that." I smirk and he chuckles.

"Well not exactly, because you are irritating when you're doing that."

"Sorry that I ruin your peace and quiet, your Majesty!" I say in a sarcastic voice.

"You indeed ruin them,being the troublemaker you are..." he gives me a wide smile and takes a small pause. "But I started to enjoy it in the halfway." His eyes find mine and he stares at me. I do the same as well and I feel a magnetic power pulling me closer to him.

Suddenly the lights turn off.

Sophie's POV

Eleven days. That's how long I've been avoiding seeing Ro...sorta. At the thought of the hickey on her neck my blood boils again, and my jaw clenches hard. I have spent my days thinking things and talking to Vanessa and Joss about pretty much everything. They helped so much figure things out about my feelings for Robin. My feelings... I never thought I would catch those, but I guess it's true what they say. Things happen when you least expect it.

Our group arrived 20 minutes ago and we all got separated talking to people. I see Vanessa conversing with Alice and Nathaniel talking with Sam, while Joss is checking girls out.

When we arrived, Ro opened the door and we all took turns hugging her and wishing her happy birthday. I hugged her the longest and she whispered "I missed your sassy face, Soph" like everything was fine, like everything was normal and nothing had changed. I gave her a smile not knowing what to say, but thankfully Sam came and took her away from me to show her something I guess. We left our personal belongings to her bedroom and once in the living room we blended with the guests. I have been sitting on her couch drinking coke and watching people's moves carefully.

After a while, Vanessa sits next to me. "Having fun yet?"

"Yeah" I say not really meaning it, but she doesn't say anything respecting my discomfort. She gets up to find Alice and I am left alone. Joss is the next to come.

He gives me a peck on my cheek and a hug. "We can leave whenever you want, ok? Just say the word." I am about to speak as I spot Ro in the hallway talking with a girl. Joss follows my stare and turns to me. "That's the girl from the bar". He says and I feel a tightening in my heart. I feel Joss's arms around me and I want to cry but I won't let that happen, not here.

"Soph, there is a reason this is hurting you. We talked about it. I don't like seeing you this way." He scolds me. I nod but I can't speak yet so he carries on. "Soph, I think you should go for it. I know it's scary but it will be worth it, I promise. What do I always tell you?" He asks caressing my shoulder.

"Take a breath and do it". I answer.

"Exactly. Take a breath and do it. I will always be there if it turns badly so don't worry, be brave." He winks.

We stay there for a while, hugging each other and I can see a few girls, pardon, Joss's toys for the night, giving me death glares. I am ruining Joss's night, so I pat his shoulder and shift away.

"I am gonna be ok. Go back to your groupies, they are giving me death glares". He laughs and leaves me alone with my thoughts and the occasional staring at Robin.

I pass my time observing(besides Robin) the environment and the party people. The setting is nice, balloons are everywhere and party cups are filling the coffee table. I haven't counted how many people are here, but the atmosphere is nice I suppose. Robin's uncle will not be attending so people can drink as much as they want. At 10 o'clock the lights turn off and we all gather to the living room waiting for the cake. Sam and her girlfriend are carrying the birthday cake with 19 pink little candles and put it on the coffee table in front of Ro. We all sing her the song and after she takes a moment to make her wish, she blows them out. Everyone hugs her again and gives her kisses, including the girl, and this bulb is formed in my throat . It's time for her to open her presents and she looks so freaking adorable as she opens one by one.

Joss got her a white t-shirt that read 'back off I'm a lesbian.' Robin laughs and hugs him and he seems proud of himself. Vanessa and Alice got her two bangle bracelets, one with a flourishing leaf and one with an angel wing. Nathan got her a gym bag, Sam a huge book that got Robin smiling like a small child and Sam's girlfriend Nicky, a CD. The girl got her a 20 dollar V-neck t-shirt from H&M and I smirk, because my gift is way better than hers. My present is not with the pile though as I want to give her mine in private. When Ro is done she thanks us all for being there for her and I can distinguish a few tears on her eyes which make me want to reach her and hug her. When people start eating the cake I approach her, nervous to be around her.

"Happy birthday" I say and she gives me a piece, smiling warmly at me.

"Thank you Sophie." She takes a bite of my piece of cake instead of hers, looking smug.

"Do you mind If I give you my gift in private?" I ask as I try to get my cake away from her when she goes for another bite.

"You didn't have to get anything you know, but yes you can". She flashes me one of her smiles.

"Of course I had to. Joss and I can help you clean up when the others are gone, and then I can give it to you." She nods and I do too.

"Sounds great." She takes my hand distracting me so she can take a bite from the cake.

"Hey, eat your piece" I push her away.

"Your piece is better." And leaves me winking, making my stomach clench.

At 12:40 there's only my friends, Sam and Nicky. As the others are cleaning the place, Robin and I get to her room. As we climb the stairs I look behind me and see Joss giving me the thumbs up and blowing me a kiss and I thank him internally for being himself.

I stand in the middle of her room as she closes the door behind me and I turn to face her. I smile and walk to the corner where my bag is and retreat my gift. It's a small light blue jewelry box with a navy blue ribbon.

"Here." I give her the box and she takes it smiling and looking nervous. She gets rid of the ribbon and opens it. Her eyes widen and she takes it in her hand. It's a Dioptase crystal pendant with a silver chain.

"It's Dioptase. It's one of the Scorpio's birthstones. The site says that it's a third eye and heart chakra stone that resonates with the energy of compassion and forgiveness and that it helps you to see the abundance and richness within your life. Frankly, I bought it because I think it would look good with your hair color and your pretty eyes." I said pretty eyes, right? Great Soph, really great...

She inspects it with great care as if it would break and I can't help but grin as her cheeks blush.

"So...do you like it?" I wait freaking out in my head. She doesn't say anything which sparks my nerves again and I galp lowering my head and staring at the floor. She hates it, I think and my head feels heavy...

Suddenly though, two arms envelop me holding me tight. "Thank you so much." She mutters in my ear and goosebumps rise in my spine. I am lost in her arms, like I am having an out of body experience. Body numb and brain malfunctioning, charmed by her. And at that moment I realize that a hug is not enough. My soul aches for more, I ache for more. I don't know what is happening to me right now, it's all a blur but one thing is in my head.. Be brave. Take a breath and do it.

When I feel her arms loosen, signaling the end of the hug, I take a deep breath, and as she lifts her head off my shoulder, inches apart from mine, I lean forward. My heart stops as my lips slightly touch hers.

I feel my heartbeat beating in sync with hers as my hand rests on her chest.

I hear my ears jangling, knocking out every other sound.

I smell her mango shampoo and her perfume, feeling dizzy.

I dimly taste the martini she had on her lips.

And finally, I shut my eyes close, so close I see stars.

Her lips don't move though and my moment of courage ends as fast as it started. Panic rises and I start shaking. I detach my lips from hers and back away. She looks shocked, like a deer caught in the headlines and surprised. I have the need to get out, to never face her again, to just forget about what just happened and bury myself deep in the ground, but when I take a step back to get farther away and leave, she takes my hand and when I stop, with both her hands she reaches for my face. Getting real close to me, she brings her forehead against mine and with a faint voice she says: "Don't freak out, please".

Upon her words, I break. My eyes fill with tears I can't stop, and a mind that won't cooperate freezes my moves. She tries to speak again but I need to leave. I get away from her and without looking behind I leave her. I run down the stairs and come face to face with the others. They are looking at me confused as to what happened, but Joss and Vanessa know, and before I realize it, they are by my side, getting me out of the house and into the car.

Alice's POV

After the cake and the gifts, time passed really fast and I didn't realize that it's past 2. The majority of people left, but me, Vanessa, Nathan, Joseph, Sophie, Sam and Nicky decided to stay to help Robin clean the place.

I go to the dining room to gather the plates with the leftovers and as I am getting into the kitchen, I find Joseph throwing the garbage in trash bags.

"When you were saying you can be dirty that's what you meant?" I say with a smirk, while I am putting the plates on the counter.

Joseph stops what he was doing and turns to look at me."You don't like the sight, Alice?" A cunning smile, crosses his face and I try not to gulp.

"It's not a GQ cover, but since you're doing something useful that's fine by me!" I raise my shoulders indifferently.

"I think you haven't seen a GQ cover in your life!"

"Why do you say that?" I raise an eyebrow, as I am supporting my body on the counter crossing my hands.

"Just look at me!" He moves his hands, to present himself like he's on a stupid commercial.

"I am doing that right now! You have to get your haircut and your beard shaved, otherwise the Greenpeace will sue us for keeping a bear prisoner." I quip at him and he immediately touches his hair and beards. That makes me laugh so hard. He's such a diva.

The truth is his bangs are longer now and it blocks the way to see his great eyes. His beard is fine, though I prefer a little bit less quantity.

"You don't mess with those things!" He warns me moving his finger at me and I keep chuckling, because it's so hilarious. Then he returns to what he's doing and I go near him.

"What?" He says pretending to be offended. "You passed a forbidden zone and I am not talking to you." He grumbles, and I chuckle a bit. I discreet a faint smile shaping on his face.

"I need a trash bag." I remark, showing him the plates.

"At the end you are always desperate for my help, aren't you?"

"I just need a trash bag, not Marilyn Monroe's diamonds."

"Good to know, because you come up with the most unexpected demands." He states, finally giving me the bag.

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"The beginning has already been made, by hacking your professor's computer. I can't imagine what's next. Hacking the USA president's laptop, stealing the national bank...?" he rattles off, giving me brief glances, as he's cleaning.

"Hey, I thought you were into the bank stealing. We made a deal." I shout trying to look offended,hitting lightly his arm. "I have to kill you now and find a new partner." I huff, looking at him with the corner of my eye. "I just hope the new one is not such a drama queen."

"Your new partner will suck and he won't be such a great gaze to your beautiful eyes." He beams at me and I instantly stop for a second. What did he say? He must have blurted that, like all the things he says. He probably says the same things to all the girls and I feel so stupid, that I let this small word affect me.

"I will be able to put on him a bag or something... You on the other hand, don't ever shut up and it will be more difficult to find a bung for your mouth." I quip and he bursts out laughing.

"Your comments are always so imaginative."

"Thank you! You are such an inspiration!" I praise him and we both laugh. It's so easy with him doing that. Teasing each other, yelling at each other and then, laughing like that. I can't believe this is the person I couldn't stand. As I get to know him, he grows more on me.

After some minutes, we are done and we are stepping out of the kitchen.

"Joseph..." I grab him by the arm and he turns to look at me.

"What is it?" He tells me in a soft voice.

"I wanted to ask you something." I say in a straight voice and his eyes are examining me.

"Yeah, tell me!"

"Have you talked to anyone, about the hacking incident?" I ask, since I have this need to know. I know it's stupid and lame, but I want to know.

"Are you worried about your prof's reputation?" he smirks and I lightly chortle. Then, he looks into my eyes again, with those amazing hazel blue eyes piercing mine, as he's ready to answer.

Suddenly, I see his pupils focus on something else and he breaks the eye contact at once. My eyes trying to find what captivated his attention and there she is. Sophie has run down the stairs, looking like she has seen a ghost. Before I even realize it, Joseph leaves my side without saying anything and runs towards her, hugging her tight and taking her out of the house. Vanessa joins them as well, before they exit, while Sam rushes at the stairs.

"What the fuck was that?" Nathan asks confused, as he enters the kitchen.

"I have no idea."I relate to Nathan's confusion, as I am staying there confused as well, looking at the door.

Robin's POV

I stare at the half-open door, rooted in my spot. I don't move a muscle, nor blink. I keep staring, repeating the kiss in my head, over and over again. How soft and unsure her lips felt, and how her hand burned my chest. When the door cracks completely open, a part of my hopes it's her again, but all my hope dies when it's Sam that's standing in front of me.

"Ro, What happened?" She is talking softly and her voice calms me a bit. Her hands cup my face and she wipes tears I didn't know I had shred. "Talk to me Ro."

"She kissed me" I simply say. " Sam......she kissed me." A small pause and then,"she left." She embraces me and I feel safe for a while. When we move to the bed, Nicky comes too with a glass of water and sits next to Sam, exchanging glimpses with her, communicating silently. She leaves without saying anything and I know it's because she wants to give us some space.

"She kissed you." I nod. "So...what do we do now?" She questions.

I don't answer right away. How can I make it easier for her? How do I give her space when all I want is to talk this out with her? I have to let her process things, I can't push her do things she is not ready for.

"I will give her all the space she needs. I don't know if she is questioning things, or if she was caught up in the moment, so I will give her all the time she needs, and I will wait." I say confidently.

"You, selfless bitch! What about how you feel? Dude, the girl has been playing with you for a month! She hates you, then she likes you and now she kisses you? And you want to be considerate and give her space? Ro, think of yourself for once! You deserve an explanation. Especially now that you have feelings for her! This is gonna keep hurting you." Her angry glare is speaking volumes.

I know Sam cares about me, but I can't afford to be angry or bitter right now. I appreciate her piece of mind but I know how to deal with this. "Sam, I like her... and there is a chance she likes me back. She was the one that kissed me. I don't know how she feels. I will help her in any way I can. I want to, no matter the cost."

"Ro.. she is complicated, I have told you this. I tried to warn you but you wouldn't listen. Even if she does like you the way you do, there is no way she will be out and proud. She will drag you back in the closet. After everything you have been through, are you really willing to do that for her?" She demands an answer.

"I know it's complicated, but I can't just let it go. If she really is gay, I want to be there for her, to help her even if it's only as friends. I know you disagree but it's my choice" I stare at her firmly.

I grab my phone and open her contact to send her a simple text.

To Sophie: I know you need time right now, but I will wait for you. Don't shut me out please.

I don't know how she feels..but I know how I feel. I want to be with her. No fooling around..no.. Sophie is worth gambling my heart. I am ready for her if she is willing..if she likes me...I am not afraid..not anymore.

A/N: Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoy the story so far! Feel free to comment anything about it.