Julie's new roommate, Tia.

"I asked first," the redhead said coldly, glaring openly at Dawn.

Despite that she had just barged in on what was obviously a very personal moment for her friend Julie and this girl, Dawn didn't feel the least bit ashamed at being there.

"I'm Dawn," she said. "Julie's best friend. And who are you?"

Julie came into the room holding two glasses. She put one in front of Dawn and looked at the other girl.

"You want one, Tia?" Julie asked. Red curls shook from side to side as Tia responded negatively.

"Do you want me to leave?" Tia said, her voice like stone. Dawn looked at Julie, watched the conflicts of her emotion.

"Don't leave," Dawn said, looking at the redhead. "I'm not sorry that I came over, but I am sorry that I interrupted something. Just hear me out, okay?"

Tia glared at Dawn and turned, leaving the room. Dawn looked at Julie questioningly.

"She's my new girlfriend," Julie explained, a soft blush coming to her cheeks. Although she had been out for years, it still caused her a little bit of embarrassment to explain things.

"I thought as much when I saw her in your arms," Dawn said. "I'm sorry I screwed things up."

"Don't worry about it. They have tempers, those redheads."

"Maybe you should make up with her."

"I will later. Right now, tell me what's bothering you."

The bedroom door slammed shut, the house rocking with the noise. Music came on abruptly and practically drowned out all straight thoughts.

"I guess I'd better go to her," Julie said, rolling her eyes. Dawn couldn't hear much, but she nodded, understanding the meaning.

Julie got up and walked towards her room.