Ava and JC didn't want to talk about what happened that day and JC felt a little guilty for doing it and apologized to Ava, Ava forgave him a lot of time through the texts and also JC, coming to the dorm to pick her up. Ava finds it really sweet of him to make it up to her, she was disappointed of JC and about what happened that night. She wondered all of a sudden if JC would react the same way if the next time he initiates it and she would say no.

Ava was avoiding JC, she just wanted to at least be alone for the moment and because it keeps repeating in her mind how JC was pissed that night, too many questions were running in her head and that she was distracted. Too distracted. She observed the students around, they were too busy with the preparations for the carnival charity and the university sports.

Two weeks had already passed since the last time Beatrice and her went to that shop, she wanted to go back again and spend time with Beatrice this time but as for Beatrice, she is a council president of the university. Too many things were being handed to her and to the council officers, Camila even told Ava that she misses Luna who would come home late at night and would leave the dorm really early.

Ava was busy helping out the students who were in need of extra hands in preparing what they all needed for the carnival charity and university sport. Her phone buzzed to see Dana and Sam texting, talking about the plans they have and planning to go shopping. She opened the text group and went to talk with them.

Dana: Please tell me you are coming with us too, Ava!

Sam: Yeah! That'll be great and besides your sister and Luna will come with us too. Lea will be helping out Luna to their assigned jobs since the council president is busy with the other responsibilities.

Ava: Hmm that's a great idea. I'll be completing the rest of my activities right now so I could tag along.

Dana & Sam: YES!

Ava couldn't help but smile at the two, even though they weren't completely around in person, the vibe they give in person is the same thing through texts and she is very glad to be friends with them. Her phone buzzed again, this time it was a call from JC. The smile on her lips faded, she was hesitating to answer the call or just leave it ringing and make up an excuse that it was in her bag and didn't hear it buzzing.

But Ava was too weak to even ignore JC, that man loved her and she loves him so much. She sighed out loud because she was already disappointed with herself for trying to give a space. She answered the call but didn't not say a word.

"Hey baby. Are you busy? I was planning to grab some lunch, I was wondering if you wanna come?" JC asked.

"I'm busy right now babe. I'll try again next time okay? Enjoy your lunch." Ava replied. Trying to sound convincing and all.

"Okay. I love you." JC said. Ava didn't utter a word but instead just hung up.

After what happened, Ava seems to lose a lot of appetite to almost everything. It may seem dramatic but Ava was just too surprised of what JC had shown her that night but she was glad Beatrice came for her and helped her to get home. She remembers Beatrice's schedule, she got a free period to which Ava had found out that Beatrice spends her free period in practicing.

She checked the clock and texted Beatrice right away, she didn't wait for the response. She just stood up from sitting down and grabbed all her stuff so she could start making her way to the pool area. Ava was making her way there when she suddenly ran into Lea, her boyfriend's sister who was shocked to see her.

"Ava." Lea spoke.

"Hi." Ava awkwardly replied.

"I'm really sorry, Beatrice told me what happen." Lea said, Ava was surprised and she noticed Lea being sad and a little nervous.

"You don't have to apologize, Lea. You didn't do anything wrong." Ava replied, reassuring the older girl that it wasn't her fault but JC's.

"I'm still responsible for his actions, I'm his older sister. Whatever he does, it goes back to me. Mom and dad would not like this." Lea said.

"It's alright, they don't have to know. Let's just put it all behind us and move forward, we have a lot of events happening. I heard that you and your team are going against the other college swimming team, let's focus on that, hm?" Ava replied, giving her a warm smile so she would stop apologizing.

"You're an angel, Ava. See you around, alright?" Lea said. Ava just nodded her head and continued walking to the opposite direction, she was surprised to see the soft side of Lea.

Lea who was completely like a girl who has charisma and strong personality, strong aura showed a soft side to her to which she never did, she would either flirt or tease anybody in the group. I guess having an older sister and one of their jobs was looking after the little ones, it is like they were meant to really do that since they are the ones who stand as a second parent while their real parents trust them to do their part.

Ava suddenly missed Lilith and her advice whenever she would feel down or when she is confused about something and didn't know what to do. Ava set aside all those thoughts when she already found herself standing in front of the pool area entrance.

She saw her best friend performing lapses on the pool, she immediately smiled and opened the door to enter the area. Beatrice didn't seem to notice her presence just yet, so Ava went to one of the benches where she saw a duffel bag assuming it's Beatrice's bag.

Ava remains standing there, waiting for the older girl to stop swimming so she could call her name and let Beatrice know she's here, Beatrice did stop and that gave Ava the chance to speak.

"Hey you." Ava spoke. Beatrice glanced to the direction where Ava was and saw Ava smiling at her.

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Beatrice skipped her last period before her free period, she didn't want to see JC in one room with her. She was still pissed for what JC had done to Ava, now she's in the pool area. She made at least 4 lapses every 5 minutes because she didn't want to tire her shoulders.

She is letting off steam, Beatrice cannot control her anger issues at some point, she easily gets pissed off whenever something happens that is related to her nor connected to her. And because she would easily be violent not with anyone but with herself.

Beatrice did another lapse after she rested for five minutes, her mind was flying back to the memory in Rose Hotel. Different emotions and thoughts were happening and Beatrice would want to distract herself from it. She continued to swim and swim until she reached the end of the pool and then started swimming back to reach the other end.

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FLASHBACK FROM THAT NIGHT…

Beatrice helped the drunk girl to lay back down to the bed, she guided Ava there so she could have a proper rest. Ava removed the varsity jacket and her shoes to lay down the soft mattress. Beatrice find it really funny, she's again taking care of the girl she's so in love with because her boyfriend was an ass for leaving her there.

Beatrice still didn't know what happened, she wanted to ask Ava but she didn't want her to cry again, her eyes were too puffy and all she wanted for Ava now is to rest. As she sat beside Ava who was laying down, Ava grabbed her hand and intertwined their hands.

"I'm sorry if I made you come all the way from the university, it's just you were the only person I know who has a car." Ava said, letting out a small laugh.

"I thought you were with JC." Beatrice replied.

"Well, as you can see he left me, Beatrice. If he was here I would have come home already. But no." Ava said.

"Yeah, I figured." Beatrice replied.

"Let's not talk about him, I'm… I'm just tired." Ava said.

"Go get some rest, we'll be driving home early to the university tomorrow morning." Beatrice replied.

"Can you lay down with me?" Ava asked. Beatrice was hesitating to say yes, although the obvious answer will always be yes despite the affection that they will both have, Beatrice was beyond nervous. She just nodded her head and took off her shoes, she laid on the other side of the bed.

Ava moved not giving Beatrice the personal space she needed, Ava rested head on Beatrice's chest. Beatrice didn't know what to do or even say but she found herself just letting this one happen. Beatrice and Ava were cuddling like they used to do before when they were young, Ava felt somehow relaxed at the moment.

"How I wish it was you…" Ava whispered but loud enough to be heard by Beatrice.

Beatrice was suddenly curious of what Ava had meant, she didn't know whether to ask the girl or not. She didn't want to make any conclusions nor want to make assumptions, she just kept her mouth shut and waited for Ava if she would speak again.

"If you were him, would you also leave me?" Ava asked. Beatrice didn't respond right away, she had to think twice about her answer. She wanted to tell Ava that if there is someone who is ready to give up everything for her. It's her, the best friend who is in love with her for such a long time.

Ava lifted her head up and faced the direction of Beatrice so that their eyes would meet, Beatrice found herself staring right at Ava. Their eyes were just staring at one another, Ava was waiting for an answer while Beatrice was thinking about it.

"If I were him, I would never leave. I would fight hell just so I won't leave you." Beatrice replied, her voice was deep and calm to which Ava's eyes softened and was somehow surprised. Beatrice eyes roam around Ava's face memorizing every feature of her, Beatrice could feel her own stomach the butterflies go crazy.

Ava suddenly leaned in and Beatrice froze. Ava adjusted herself, she was leaning in more and it's driving Beatrice more crazy to what Ava will do next.

"Good. So don't leave me too." Ava whispered, Ava closed her eyes and leaned her forehead against Beatrice's forehead, Beatrice felt a drop of tear on her cheek. This whole time Beatrice's eyes were wide open watching Ava, the nervous feeling was suddenly replaced by sadness and hurt, seeing the love of her life like this.

Beatrice wrapped her arms around Ava this, making Ava lay on top of her. Ava buried her face on Beatrice's neck and eventually the whole night the two girls spent the remaining hours in the penthouse suite.

END OF FLASHBACK…

Beatrice finally reached the other end of the pool after reminiscing the memory back in the Rose Hotel. She took off her goggles and took her time to breathe in and out, as she was doing this. She heard the voice of the girl who keeps making her vulnerable every time she's around.

"Hey you." Ava spoke. Beatrice glanced to the direction where Ava was and saw Ava smiling at her.

"What are you doing here?" Beatrice asked.

"Ouch. I just wanted to see my best friend do her lapses." Ava replied.

"Well the last time you did, you took pictures." Beatrice said.

"Oh so you wanted me to take pictures of you? Why didn't you say so?" Ava replied, pretending to get the camera from her bag.

"Seriously, what are you doing here?" Beatrice asked.

"I just wanted to be with you today. Besides I'll be waiting for Sam and Dana, we will be going to the mall to buy some materials." Ava replied.

"Camila and Luna and I were planning to do the same thing. Bring your friends with you, let's all go together." Beatrice said.

"Wait, I thought you are needed around here. Why don't you just leave it to us?" Ava replied.

"I have done some of my parts as the council president, I'd rather help to buy some materials than being stuck around the campus the whole time." Beatrice said. Beatrice got out of the pool, walking straight towards Ava's direction. Ava found herself shutting her mouth as she watched her best friend walk towards her.

"Close your mouth, Ava. A fly could find its way in." Beatrice said to Ava as soon as she walked near her.

"Right. Um… I'll wait for you I guess, we can go together and meet up with the rest." Ava replied.

Beatrice nodded her head and took her stuff with her, Ava was left behind the pool area. She sat at the top bench and started going through her school planner, she was checking the activities and assigned work for the events.

Ava did join the photo club but she also volunteered as the campus patrol so she'll get worked up at least, then at the carnival she was positioned in food and popcorn job. Ava waited for another 15 minutes and she started to feel cold, the pool area was really a cold place and she didn't bring anything with her.

Another 15 minutes had passed, Beatrice finally came back from taking her time to the showers, she noticed Ava at the bench. She noticed the girl was shaking, she quickly ran to Ava who glanced at her and smiled.

"Are you okay?" Beatrice asked.

"I'm good. I was just freezing because I didn't know the pool area gets really cold the longer you stay." Ava said. Laughing at her own remarks.

Beatrice then did the most cliché thing that anyone does to the one they really like nor love. She took off her varsity jacket and made Ava wear it, Ava was hesitating at first but Beatrice told her that she insist. The two exited the pool area on their way to their friends, Ava was smiling while Beatrice was keeping herself cool. As they walk through the hallway, a lot of students were looking at them, start whispering and such.

Beatrice wasn't bothered while Ava was curious. Though the two women didn't pay much attention as they kept walking through the hallway, heading back to the dorm to get something they needed and meet up with Camila, Luna, Sam and Dana.