Michelle

“Oh hey, Lexi,” Michelle said causing her to gasp.

Alexa stared at her best friend who had grown in the past 5 years. She had her hair dyed and styled into a dark red bob, her blue eyes popping out more than ever because of it. “Woah, Milly. What did you do to your hair?”

“Like it?” Michelle grinned. “My mom finally agreed to let me dye it. You should have been there, you would have thought there was a funeral.”

“I wish I could have, I’ve been busy with college,” Alexa said.

“Oh yeah, where did you go again?” Michelle asked.

“Queens College,” Alexa said.

“Oh wow, that’s right. How did it go?” Michelle asked.

Alexa shrugged. “It was alright.”

Alexa looked and gasped again as she noticed the beds. “You okay, Lexi?” Michelle asked.

“Why are there only two beds?” Alexa asked.

“Well they’re both doubles. I figured we would sleep together and then when they get here Ronnie and Triss can sort it out,” Michelle said. “Is there a problem?”

Alexa paled. “W-wait. Share a bed?” Alexa’s face said it all.

Michelle rushed to Alexa’s side immediately. “Hey, are you okay? Is this about… you know? It’s okay, Lexi. I promise I won’t judge. I can help you. They won’t even know.”

“Milly… I… no I can’t. I shouldn’t have come,” Alexa said.

“Hey, it’ll be fun. It’s okay. I’ve got your back. I won’t let anything happen. I promise,” Michelle said.

“You can’t promise me that,” Alexa said. “What if… it’s Veronica and Beatrice for crying out loud, Milly. They’ll tell everyone. I can’t…”

“They won’t. And they won’t even find out. You brought clothes right? You can just put them under your clothes. And no one will be the wiser,” Michelle said. “I’m here to help you, Lexi.”

Alexa started to back up. “Maybe I should just leave…”