Beatrice couldn't stop herself from remembering what she did yesterday at the library, after what happened yesterday they ended up choosing The Fault in Our Stars. The book was something she really loved after reading it, she became hooked to it and loved the storyline of it. Ava, on the other hand, just started reading it so that it will be easier to make the summary if both have read it.

Her mind would eventually trail back to that memory lane of her and Ava where they just hugged. Her phone buzzed, she checked her phone to see that she had received a text from Camila about the family dinner, Beatrice was debating whether to go or not. She didn't reply right away, though she gave an answer to Ava that she would. Beatrice recalling that day, she ends up thinking about that hug, for Beatrice it's a big deal.

She misses her. She really did miss the younger girl's genuine hugs, the conversations they will have when they talk during the summer. But everything that happened to her life, it's quite impossible to be that person that Ava met years ago. Beatrice didn't feel like herself since yesterday after finding out about the new student who was connected somehow to the girl who turned her world upside down.

The trauma she had to face during those days felt like it was yesterday, she's scared. She admits to herself that she's scared, too many questions in her head lingering. She's now back in her dorm room, surrounded by silence, accompanied by these school text books scattered around her table.

Beatrice has been staring at the same sentence for the past minutes, her mind is so distracted and filled with many thoughts that she can't even say it out loud. Everyone's out, it's friday night and she chose to stay behind and study but ended up overthinking about the things she used to think about.

She dropped the pen she was holding and sighed heavily, she rested her head down and closed her eyes. Few minutes later, she heard her phone ringing echoing around the room. She checked her phone and it was Lea, she stared at her phone for about a second before she decided to answer the call.

"Yes, Lea?" Beatrice answered.

"Where are you? You do know we made a deal!" Lea replied, the loud music playing in the background.

"I'm still here at the dorm, studying." Beatrice said.

"Oh come on! Don't be a loser now, Hansen! Ava is here! Camila is here! Everybody is here! You gotta take a rest from your textbooks, I'm sure your textbooks want some rest too." Lea replied.

"I really can't —" She suddenly stopped talking because she heard Ava's voice in the background calling her name.

"Is—Beatrice?! BEATRICE?! HI! Wh-why a-are err… Here?!" Ava asked. She figured that Ava took Lea's phone, Ava is drunk and she's with JC.

"I don't do parties, Ava. Not anymore." Beatrice replied.

"Tsk! I-if you don't come! I will come t-to you and draaaag… You." Ava said, her words were a little bit hard to understand as she was drunk. Too drunk. Beatrice checked the clock and it was almost past midnight.

"Ava, can you please give the phone to Lea?" Beatrice asked.

"Hmp! Fine! You really don't like talking to me anyway!" Ava shouted. Beatrice couldn't help but chuckle at how drunk Ava is.

"Dude seriously, you have to come!" Lea said.

"Fine, fine. I'll be there. Send me the address." Beatrice replied and hung up. She took a sigh and decided to sit there for about five minutes before she stands up and take her shower.

It's a good thing that she didn't have training tomorrow morning but it's in the afternoon, then she will be with Ava and her family. Beatrice thought about it if she would come or not but since it will be rude if she doesn't show up to the anniversary dinner.

It took Beatrice ten minutes to prepare, she took her car keys under her drawer and brought her the things she needed right before she headed to the party, she looked at her phone and saw Lea's text message of the address. She looked at herself one more time in the mirror, she was wearing a simple outfit which was a ripped denim skinnie jeans, her top was a white plain cottoned-fabric fitted shirt that she tucked in and a pink polo sleeve she used as a cardigan. She finally got to the parking lot where they kept all the cars of students who owned one but decided to keep in the parking garage if not being used.

There her Matte Black BMW X7 parked, she unlocked the doors and hopped in. She inserted the key and twisted it making the loud sound of her engine roaring. She entered the address on her portable GPS and right away gave her the directions to where she was going. Beatrice started driving, she played music from her phone.

She then realized that the address wasn't really that far from the university, she felt relieved for not driving that far. Beatrice stopped at the stoplight, waiting for it to turn green. Her mind was elsewhere again and this time it was from what happened earlier, she couldn't forget. Her nightmare was starting to happen again and Beatrice doesn't know how she will survive it this time, knowingly that she was only the key before Quinton comes as well.

A new girl coming to the university and will start her studies on Monday, the meeting earlier was about her arrival this morning which kind of surprised the other upper officials as they do not accept anymore late enrollees. Turns out, she was a child of the new member of the board of directors, she was asked to move her due to personal reasons.

And Beatrice was asked to be the new girl's tour guide around the campus, as much as she didn't want to but she had no choice but to do it. Beatrice finally made a few more u-turns before she arrived at the address that Lea had sent her. She parked her car a few meters away from the crowded entrance, she loved her car very much as well and so she didn't want any of these people to scratch it.

Beatrice walked towards the entrance, getting greetings from students she is familiar with. Some students who recognize her, students that goes in other schools. This is how it was, she misses going out and having fun just like the old days, although after what happened before kind of reminisce the bad memories instead.

Beatrice took her phone and dialed Lea's phone, she was looking around then she spotted Lea immediately. Beatrice turned off her phone and approach Lea, she had to force herself in the little crowded hallway before she approached and stood in front of Lea who suddenly screamed her name out loud when her eyes landed on Beatrice.

"Beatrice!" Lea shouted. Some students started whispering and murmuring, this was the first time she showed up to a party and because Beatrice was here for only one reason. Ava. It may not seem like it but after hearing Ava drunk earlier, she can see how this young girl showed signs that she was never touched.

Beatrice wanted to keep it that way, knowing JC when he is super drunk and the pressure he gets from his boys, Beatrice knew well enough what will happen next and she didn't want Ava to go through it.

"I thought you bailed on us again but here you are!" Lea shouted, the loud music was blasting real loud.

"Deal is a deal, Lea. That's what you said." Beatrice replied.

"Here I got you your usual." Lea said and handed her the red cup.

The smell of alcohol hits her nostrils, she missed the smell of it, its taste that burns her throat whenever the liquid enters. Beatrice mouthed thank you to Lea, she hesitated first before she took a sip from the cup but still did. She needed to relax as well, her mind has been overflowing with too many thoughts that she didn't know how to release her stress.

"What happened to you yesterday? You just kept marching until you entered the classroom." Lea spoke.

"I think you already knew, it's all over the social media whoever follows her." Beatrice replied.

"Yeah you can say that. You're right. Anyway, what happened?" Lea asked.

"I really don't know honestly, all I knew is that I was called to the office. I met her, for a second I thought Quinton was with her." Beatrice replied.

"What would you do anyway?" Lea asked.

"I don't know, Lea and I don't wanna talk about it. Let's just get some more drinks. " Beatrice replied, gulping the alcohol like water.

A few more cups and she would feel the adrenaline rush, her eyes automatically look around to find that one specific girl she always wanted to see everyday even though she had planned to avoid her until the end of the school year. And now she's looking for her, her eyes wanted to catch those beautiful brown eyes of the girl that makes her nervous inside.

Beatrice walked through the crowd, she was heading towards the table filled with chips and other drinks. She was still searching for Ava, she knew that girl was somewhere in there along with JC. Beatrice still continued searching around the room until her eyes landed to the girl she was looking for, her eyes lit up while her lips were wearing that genuine smile, her voice can be heard.

She watches the younger girl dancing and laughing along with JC and the others, Ava's eyes are sparkling as she stares at JC who was smiling back at her. JC's hands were respectfully not going down any further, which Beatrice felt the jealousy eating her alive. She wanted Ava, she needed Ava, Beatrice just wanted her to be the one to be the reason behind that smile but Beatrice knew better.

Beatrice gulped a few more cups until she felt the alcohol kicking in, she stayed in a corner where she could watch the people and observe them, some of them were either talking, dancing, taking pictures or videos, flirting with somebody, play beer pongs. The usual happenings in the party, she just stood there with her eyes observing everything but only to find her staring back at Ava.

This time JC wasn't around, it's just her dancing along with the other girls. Luna, Camila, Chanel and the others. Beatrice was once again mesmerized by this view, she watched the younger girl move her body. The command Ava does to her body that shows hypnotic-like effect on Beatrice mostly, the alcohol was kicking in more and Beatrice needed to drive herself home afterwards.

Beatrice sighed heavily and freed herself from staring at Ava, she needed to sober up before she drives herself home. Coming to the party was good for a moment but with the alcohol everywhere, her temptations and desires that she had been longing were rising. She didn't want to screw around just like she used to because she didn't want to deal with clingy and their obsessions, thinking that there is something going on between them when in fact it's just for a one night stand.

Beatrice reminiscing the old days, it was in that way she met Quinton. The girl who ruined her life, the girl who destroyed her big time. Beatrice came out of the house, leading herself to the quiet part of the place which was near the garage space. She sat at the chair placed near it and just waited for her adrenaline to cool down.

Beatrice just rested there, closing her eyes for a minute while staying alert at her surroundings. She suddenly heard giggling voices coming from the garage space, Beatrice don't really like gossiping at all. She doesn't mind these people and their business and just walked away, she entered the loud house again and made her way to the crowd where she ended up finding Luna.

"Beatrice come join us upstairs! We were supposed to play the spin the bottle, truth or dare but of course the alcohol is involved." Luna spoke to Beatrice.

"What are you waiting for then?" Beatrice asked.

"One more player and you my friend will take the last position." Luna replied.

"I really don't know, Luna. I'm supposed to be going home now, I've drunk too much already." Beatrice said.

"B, I've known you since sophomore. You are not yet in the level of fun because you are not really that drunk! Lea suggested you anyway!" Luna replied, pulling Beatrice upstairs.

Beatrice wanted to protest but she ended up giving up after being pulled and ended up in front of the room. The loud music faded as soon as they reached the front door, Luna opened the door with a big smile on her lips.

"Guess who I found?!" Luna asked the people inside the room, as if it excites them to see something.

"Oh loooook! It's my moooon!" Ava spoke, she was drunk. She stretched the words coming out from her mouth, she tried to stand up and when she did she made her way towards Beatrice.

Beatrice immediately froze, this is not good for her but because she was in the influence of alcohol she just watched Ava walk towards her, Ava stopped right in front of Beatrice. Their eyes met and this time it's like the whole surrounding just stopped for a minute, Beatrice was just staring at the love of her life looking at her, judging her.

"She should do a looooootttt of dares." Ava said, some of the people inside the room suddenly giggled.

"Come on! You're sitting beside me!" Ava says, the alcohol was making her hype. Ava pulled Beatrice, sitting right next to each other.

"The game is simple. Truth or dare, if you do truth. You have to be honest, if you want to keep it a secret then you need to drink. Now if you do dare and don't want to do it, you drink the two whole cups straight and explain why." Hale spoke.

"Okay that kinda suck, change the game rules! Spice it up!" Luna replied, a naughty smirk formed on her lips. Camila elbowed Luna and gave her a death stare which Luna raised both of her arms to surrender.

"How about a simple truth or dare rules? If you don't answer the questions you drink." Tallulah said.

"Let's go with that then!" Camila spoke, clapping her hands like a child while Luna giggled at her roommate's reaction.

"Let's start with Camila! Since she's the one who suggested to play the game in the first place. Who's going to ask her?" Hale said.

"I will!" Luna immediately volunteered.

"Behave, Luna." Lea spoke which made everyone giggle.

"This won't hurt I promise. So, Camila. Truth or dare?" Luna asked.

"Since we were just starting, I'll go with truth." Camila replied.

"Tell us the truth, do you want to change rooms?" Tallulah asked, while everyone stared at Luna.

"Nope! I'm happy with my room right now." Camila replied.

"More like, happy with her roommate." Hale said, wiggling his eyebrows. Luna glared at Hale while Camila playfully hit him.

"Oh come on! It's not like it's a secret, we know you two are a thing now." Lea spoke.

"Oh shut it! Let's have the next one!" Camila shouted, wanting the topic to be changed. Her cheeks were in shade of red, she was blushing and so was Luna but she kept herself calm and stayed in her poise.

"Ava's turn!" Hale suggested, Beatrice glanced at Ava who was giggling but nodded her head, she was starting to be tipsy.

"Ava, truth or dare?" Tallulah asked.

"I want truth." Ava replied.

"Name one person you missed the most." Hale asked.

"JC. But he is somewhere partying so I'll see him later." Ava replied, giggling.

"What Hale wanted to know is, is there any specific person you really missed? The one who had a big role in your life. Or anybody who died or something?" Luna asked.

"I don't know honestly. Lately, I've been feeling so tired but I don't know for whatever reason. Maybe I miss my old bed." Ava replied, chuckling.

Ava let out a sigh and then went silent, Beatrice was quiet too. She wanted to hear it but at the same time she didn't want to, she let her eyes focus on the floor because she might see those brown eyes that will melt her again. Beatrice sighed heavily and glanced to Ava's direction and she was right about those brown eyes making her melt again, Ava was staring at her the whole time.

"Beatrice. I missed her. I missed my best friend. My moon." Ava finally spoke again. Ava was staring at Beatrice. The two had stared at each other's eyes, lost in the moment when suddenly Ava started to throw up. She immediately ran out of the room to go to the nearest bathroom outside of the room, Beatrice hesitated to go after her but she can't leave her alone at this moment.

"Where is JC anyway? Isn't he supposed to look after Ava?" Beatrice asked.

"I don't know, we didn't see him anywhere because we were hanging out here right before you came." Hale replied.

"I'll go check, Ava." Beatrice said, sighing out loud right before she stands up.

"Hey B!" Tallulah called her out. Beatrice glanced to Tallulah.

"It's nice to see you here again. I'm glad you're back on track and I wish it keeps going like that." Tallulah said. The rest of them nodded their head, agreeing with what Tallulah had said. Beatrice just gave them a small smile and a nod before heading out of the room to find Ava.

The sound of Ava throwing up can be heard as they were on the third floor of the house and nobody occupied the third floor. Beatrice quickly ran to the bathroom where Ava was throwing up on the toilet, Ava's hair was a mess and all she could hear was Ava throwing up. Beatrice proceeded to grab Ava's hair and tied them with the hair tie she had on her wrist and caressing Ava's back while she was throwing up.

"I'm fine, I'm fine." Ava protested.

"Right, tell me that when you are done throwing up and shoving your head inside the toilet bowl, Ava." Beatrice spoke. Ava then glanced up to Beatrice.

"Tsk. Look at you caring for me when for the past few weeks all you did was give me a cold shoulder. It hurts you know." Ava said. Beatrice didn't say a word, she knew the way she treated Ava for the past few weeks since the school had started was awful but this was the only way for her to get over her feelings for the younger girl and protect her from any possible threats that Beatrice is facing.

She didn't want Ava to go through hardships and face fake people who had something against Beatrice or liked Beatrice and didn't want Ava to be a pawn for them to get to her. Ava tried to stand up but failed at her first attempt, Beatrice didn't waste not time but to wrap her one arm around Ava's waist and help her towards the sink.

"Wash yourself, Ava." Beatrice replied.

"Okay, mother!" Ava said, almost shouting.

"Shh, geez. Keep it down." Beatrice scolded Ava. Ava pouted and then her eyes started tearing up, Beatrice suddenly was taken back. Her eyes widened and quickly checked Ava.

"What's wrong? Why are you crying? Ava?" Beatrice asked worryingly, her right hand cupped Ava's left cheek. The look on Beatrice's face was visible enough to see that she was worried at Ava who suddenly cried.

"I hate you, you know that. I hate you." Ava replied, pouting. Beatrice was suddenly taken back but she knew the girl was just acting up for what happened all these years. She couldn't blame the younger girl, Beatrice's face expression softened as she brushed the tear using her thumb. The contact their skin made sent a burning sensation to the both of them, Beatrice remained calm while Ava let out a small gasp.

"I know you do. I'm sorry." Beatrice spoke. All the walls she was trying to hold on just crushed down the moment she let those words come out of her mouth.

"I mean it. What I said earlier, I really mean it." Ava said.