After the physical education class and the little commotion earlier, all the running tired Ava and also her mind was so unease because she was still thinking about Beatrice but she set that aside as she has one last class which was Arts, she didn't see Beatrice around the campus so she figured that Beatrice was busy for her training. Ava wondered to herself if she could watch some of Beatrice tournaments. She heard there were few tournaments that would take place around Canada and will fly to Japan for the championship.

She was curious all of a sudden about Beatrice, the whole mission thing of getting to know her again was absolutely still on hold because firstly, she was loaded with schoolworks, most of the time she would come to JC's practice, Betarice doesn't speak to her at all if it is not necessary. Ava just finished buttoning up her blouse when she heard her phone ringing. She quickly looked for her phone and answered the call. It was Lilith.

"Hello?" Ava asked.

"Hey, you! How are you? How's Camila?" Lilith replied.

"Everything is fine right now, Lili. What about you? How's London?" Ava asked.

"I'm actually here at the airport flying there to London. Mary is going to pick me up at the airport." Lilith replied.

"You're flying here? I thought you'd only fly here if there's an occasion?" Ava asked again.

"Well duh, we have an occasion. Don't tell me you forgot about mom and dad's anniversary on Saturday. We will have a family dinner." Lilith replied.

"Oh. OH?! Holy shit I forgot about that! I was so busy with school and dealing some shit that keeps coming I don't know why but oh shit! I forgot about it." Ava said. Grabbing her backpack, swinging it on her shoulder. She left the dorm room while still on the phone with Lilith.

"I heard that Beatrice is your roommate? That's surprising." Lilith said.

"Am I the only one who doesn't know what or why is Beatrice not liking to have any roommate?" Ava asked annoyingly.

"You're her roommate, why don't you ask her?" Lilith replied. Ava felt a sudden sadness crawling in, Beatrice wasn't even acting like the Beatrice she knew.

"Well… We really don't talk like we used to." Ava admitted.

"Hmm? Really? I mean you used to say I love you to Beatrice and would give her hugs and kisses. It became a nightmare so I can't blame her." Lilith teased her sister.

"Hey! That's really rude! Ouch." Ava replied.

"Right! Ouch! Invite her to the family dinner, dimwit! Anyway I have to go, they told us to turn off our phones. I'll text you and Camila when I landed. See you soon!" Lilith said.

Ava said her goodbye, she was now planning on how she would ask Beatrice to come and join them in the family dinner, would she come then? Ava finds herself hoping that Beatrice wasn't really busy at that time. Ava was busy walking when she heard Dana and Sam called her name.

"Ava!" They said in unison.

"Hey guys! How's your head Sammy? Ava asked.

"My head is still intact to my body, thank you. And Dana is still a raging lesbian." Sam replied.

"Your head won't be intact to your body in any minute if you don't shut that mouth. COME HERE!" Dana said to Sam and tried to hit him. Ava stopped Dana while giggling.

These two are somehow the coolest friends she had ever met and the realest at the same time, she's getting to know them still but she could already tell how these two are balls of sunshine.

"So! Any plans this coming Friday?" Sam asked.

"Um, I was going to ditch the party because I thought you'd be staying at the dorm still and so Ava and I planned to take care of you that night. You know, watch movies, eat some delicious snacks." Dana replied.

"Guys, I'm fine. It's not like I broke my skull. We should still attend the party." Sam said.

"Oh? I guess I'll tell JC that we should go to the party then. JC was about to ditch the party too because I wasn't coming." Ava replied, the smile on her lips formed and Sam and Dana noticed it.

"You are literally in-love with JC. How long have you guys been dating?" Dana asked.

"For about five months? I met him during the rage party where we attended the day after our graduation." Ava replied, so proudly.

"Damn, JC is so damn lucky to have you." Sam said.

"No. I'm lucky to have him. He is the type of guy I have been praying to have." Ava replied.

Dana and Sam smiled at Ava who was obviously thinking about JC, the smile on her lips was so visible. Ava is really in-love with JC, no other negative thoughts cross her mind because she trusts JC and JC trust her too. This relationship was something other people rarely get, Ava really wondered how lucky she was.

Speaking of JC, he only see him during breaks and his training as he was busy with both academics and football. Although, JC did not miss any of the day to send her messages and would sometimes send her a short message which

Ava never let any boy woo her even in high school, she would reject any boy who would confess. She really didn't see any of them as someone who is worthy of the love she would give, then she met JC. The guy who has everything, Ava finally found her happiness and it's with JC.

The friends started making their way to their last class which is arts, they were talking about the project possibilities that will be assigned to them. Ava was hoping to write something or take photographs that will give a thousand meanings, something that she really loved.

As they were walking on the hallway, she saw JC and some of his friends standing by the lockers talking about something, it looked so serious. Ava smiled so widely and quickly tiptoe behind JC, she took her time while a big smile formed on her lips. Ava then poked JC's sides which surprised JC.

"Hey you." Ava greeted.

"Jeez, Ava. You scared the hell out of me. What were you doing behind me?" JC questioned.

"I saw you talking with your friends and you all look so serious about it, what were you guys talking about anyway?" Ava asked.

"Football. The first official game is this Saturday. Are you going to watch the game baby? There's an after party too,we can both attend that party." JC replied. Giving her a half smile.

"No I can't this Saturday. My older sister is flying here, we will be celebrating our parents' anniversary. But we can attend the Friday night party." Ava said happily.

"Wait I thought? —" He was cut off by Ava. "Sam said he is alright so he insisted that we go for the party on Friday." Ava said.

JC smiled widely this time, Ava smiled back and gave him a hug and gave each other kisses, the people that surrounded them started clearing their throats, Sam and Dana tried pulling her from JC and the boys tried to separate JC from Ava. The joke that each side were pulling from the two who didn't want to get separated.

They were giggling, then suddenly Luna and Lea came. They were teasing the couple, started making other conversations with the others, Camila came afterwards and greeted her sister, Camila waved at Luna who waved at her as well proceeded to hugging her. Camila was taken back but ended up hugging Luna back, loud cheers from their friends roared and Ava raising her eyebrow at her twin sister.

This is simple. Everything that is happening at the moment is simple and Ava felt really happy. She watches these people smile and laugh and tease each other, Ava took her phone out of her pocket and secretly took pictures and video of them talking and even her and JC being too sweet to each other.

"You're still coming to the party this Friday, right?" Luna asked Ava, she nodded her head and the rest gave each other high five.

"She just wanted to be sure because she wanted her little girlfriend to show up at the party." Hale said.

"You really don't know how to shut up. You better get your ass right here!" Luna started shouting and the rest were laughing, they were chasing each other making little circles but making sure they were running into somebody.

Ava was laughing and giggling when her eyes caught a glimpse of Beatrice walking, Ava glanced at the direction where Beatrice was but as soon as her eyes landed to her, the smile on her lips disappeared. Beatrice was walking with such heavy steps and her eyes were raging, she was staring straight ahead, she was mad.

It wasn't the same rage she had seen earlier, she kept walking forward until the rest had noticed her presence. Lea greeted Beatrice but she continued walking, Lea was taken back and JC was curious.

"Is that how Beatrice gets mad?" Dana asked.

"Oh please. You and your kink for people who got mad and find it sexy, you need therapy." Sam replied. Dana elbowed Sam and the two started teasing each other.

"Did something happen again, Luna?" Lea asked.

"Not that I know of, the meeting earlier with the council was calm and no bickering had happened." Luna replied.

"Why is she suddenly moody?" Lea asked.

None of them spoke because none of them knew the answer to that question, nobody could read her nor what her habits are especially when she's mad.

"I think because of… This." Carlos spoke and showed his phone to Lea. Lea took the phone and immediately realized what made Beatrice furious.

"That crazy bitch." Lea muttered. The hatred in her voice can be heard by Ava, she gazed at JC who's facial expression changed after Lea showed him what it was.

The bell rang all of a sudden, Ava didn't have the chance to ask and because she feels like everyone feels a little furious or anxious to say anything about the reason for Beatrice's sudden mood changes. They proceed to their classrooms, ready to take the last class for the day, everyone was looking forward to the party tomorrow night. Everyone's getaway, Ava missed going to parties and she will really enjoy herself tomorrow night with JC.

Her mind wandered off to Beatrice again, is she going to attend the party? She overheard Lea convincing Beatrice to attend the party but Beatrice seems to not wanting to come because of personal reasons that she wanted to know but rather respect her decisions of not saying anything about it.

They entered the room and she saw Beatrice already on her seat but her head was resting on the table along with her arms so she couldn't see whether Beatrice is alright or not. Ava took her seat, she would find herself glance at Beatrice every now and then just to see if she would finally hold her head up or not.

Few minutes later, Ms. Turner arrived and gave each of the students a bright smile. She settle her stuff down on the table and within a few seconds she started writing something on the board which the students immediately stopped talking and waited for the teacher's instruction.

"So today, I want you and your partner to come up with a great idea about photography, pictures that will tell a story about anything that you would come up with. Then, you decide how you will present it as long as you are creative about it. That is your first project. Second, your first activity is you will get to pick one book in the library to read and make a short summary and give a short explanation, why did you choose that book? How is it reflecting your daily life? The project will be submitted by the end of the first semester. The activity will be submitted at the end of the month, are we clear?" Ms. Turner said. The rest of the students nodded and proceed to do the activity.

Ava and the rest stood up, she approached Beatrice who was still resting her head on the table, she didn't know what to really do at the moment. She was shy to even poke the girl, she sat beside Beatrice and waited for a good five seconds before she gently placed her hand on Beatrice's back and tapped it. Beatrice immediately glanced to her direction which surprised Ava, Beatrice's eyes turned soft as soon as she met Ava's eyes.

"Wh-what are you doing here? This is not where you sit." Beatrice spoke first. Ava noticed the sudden change of Beatrice's voice.

"Ms. Turner just gave the project and first activity. We were told to go to our partners and discuss the activity." Ava replied, giving her a soft smile. Their eyes were staring at each other, they didn't break the contact for a few seconds not until Ms. Turner called out their names.

"Ms. Hansen? Ms. Silva? Are you two alright?" Ms. Turner asked.

"Yes ma'am! We are doing fine, we were just about to go to the library." Ava replied.

"Oh okay. Remember you got twenty minutes to look for a book and decide to use that for the activity." Ms. Turner said.

"Yes, ma'am." Ava replied, she grabbed her wrist gently and pulled Beatrice up from her seat. Beatrice didn't protest as she wasn't really in the mood to even argue nor push this girl away, Ava and Beatrice left the room and quickly headed to the library.

Ava didn't let go of Beatrice which attract some students watching them, whispering to each other to whatever rumors they are starting to make up and surely will be spread sooner or later. Beatrice didn't mind at all while Ava tried brushing it off, as soon as they arrived at the entrance of the library. Ava slowly let go of her wrist, Beatrice felt really tired at that moment, her head was throbbing hard because of thinking about so many things and she was just really tired.

They entered the library and the first thing Ava did was find a table, they both placed their bags on the table. Ava brought out her yellow pad and pen while Beatrice watched her doing all that, Ava didn't know Beatrice was staring at her. When Ava gazed at Beatrice their eyes met again, this Ava saw sadness in her eyes but didn't ask questions. Ava tried to change the mood by telling Beatrice what they needed to do.

"Ms. Turner had given two announcements earlier. First was the project which I will tell you about the project after we do our first instructions for the activity. The activity is choosing a book that we will be making a short summary, why did we choose that book? How is it reflecting our daily life? Something along those lines." Ava explained.

Beatrice just looked at her nod her head, the awkward moment between them just increased and Ava didn't want that anymore so she stood up, Beatrice's eyes followed her.

"Let's go find a book, shall we?" Ava asked. Beatrice just nodded her head again, they proceeded to go through the bookshelves. Searching for a book that they will be using for this first activity, they searched at least four shelves and both of them couldn't seem to choose at least one.

They finally reached the very end of the shelves where it is more quiet than in the middle, where some students who would make out with their partners and get caught by the librarian and some teachers. They continued looking without uttering any word, Ava could feel the nervousness crawling. With her and Beatrice in that kind of small space in between the tall shelves filled by books, this is somehow not helping Ava to breathe.

Ava doesn't know why she was acting fuzzy and uneasy, Beatrice was looking through the shelves but she really wasn't paying attention to every book, she would simply brush her fingertips while her eyes roamed around the books but never really tried to check any of them. Ava noticed this, she suddenly wanted to break the ice.

"So um… This Saturday, we're going to celebrate my parents' anniversary. Lilith and Mary will be attending and they are asking you to come to the family dinner. If you want to." Ava spoke. She suddenly thought of the family dinner on Saturday.

"Really? That's… Nice. I guess so, I have nothing else to do anyway." Beatrice replied. Her tone was different and Ava knew that, whatever that was it bothered Beatrice so much that she is acting like this.

Ava turned her back to Beatrice, going through the bookshelves to find that one specific book that she and Beatrice would relate to, probably a book that they have already read.

"What book have you already read though? Maybe we could choose a book of your liking and then I get to read them and then after that I could help you create the summary." Ava spoke.

There were no words but Beatrice replied in hum so Ava continued looking for a book that seemed familiar to her, as she continued walking her eyes caught a book that she had already read and knew that Beatrice had read the book as well, she quickly took the book out of the book shelf.

"Look it's John Green's—" Ava paused as soon as she turned around to see Beatrice who was standing a few inches away from her, Beatrice's eyes were staring into hers which Ava felt heat crawling inside her. She was looking up to her, her back hitting the shelf behind her. Beatrice came closer and Ava froze, her eyes never left Beatrice's, she didn't realize that she swallowed really hard.

Beatrice then rested her head on Ava's left shoulder, Ava wasn't sure whether to ask her what she was doing or break free from her? Ava just froze and could not find herself to move again. Beatrice lifted her head up a little, then whispered in Ava's ear which sent electricity down to her whole body.

"Can I just lean for a minute? I need this." Beatrice whispered. A hint of sadness can be heard again from her voice, Ava was worried now. The next thing Ava did was to wrap her arms around Beatrice and responded with.

"I'm here. I'm here." Ava whispers. Beatrice closed her eyes as soon as she felt the hug was much warm and relieved Beatrice. Ava just slowly caressed Beatrice back causing Beatrice to wrap her arms around the smaller girl's waist. Ava closed her eyes and just let this one happen, the only thing they both could hear was their heart beat.