We use each other's body heat

Juliet continued, "It's going to start rapidly getting colder, and no amount of blankets will be able to keep out body head in forever. One body will probably start to use up all of its energy staying warm in a couple of hours, but three bodies should last us all night."

"You mean..." I trailed off. Monica said nothing.

Juliet nodded. "We just need to all stay warm together, and our combined body heat should be enough to make it through the night."

As obvious of a solution as this was, there was a slight issue. Despite being roommates, none of us were really that close. Monica and I were vaguely friends and had a few classes together. Becoming roommates happened naturally since neither one of us wanted to live in the dorms again. Juliet and I were more estranged, having met her since she responded to my post on the website about a third roommate. Turns out, we had a few things in common, like a love of science and several mutual acquaintances. As far as I knew though, Monica and Juliet hardly ever spoke beyond pleasantries.

All this considered, what would be a normal event for girl friends at a sleepover carried a lot of weight. However, since the other choice was freezing to ****, there was really only one option. I spoke first. "That's fine with me," I said neutrally. "It's a smart idea. Monica's bed would be best since it's the furthest from the cold."

Juliet's eyes lit up at my agreement. Apparently, she recognized the social awkwardness at play and had some doubts that it would go through.

Monica took a second, but agreed as well. "Yeah, we can pile under my bed and pillows."

"Awesome," I said.

"Thank you, Monica," Juliet added sincerely.

Monica smiled for the first time tonight. She was always fairly weak to compliments. "So why don't you guys go change into sweats or something, and I'll get the blankets."

"Um," Juliet started.

"Juliet, don't you dare," I threatened.

Juliet continued. "There might be another option, but only if you guys are okay with it."