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Shane.  I’m a little
pissed that he knows her and I’m even more pissed it bothers me that he knows
her.  “Wonder why she is taking both a science class like Cell Bio and a
business class like Accounting.  What’s her major?”
    “Don’t
know,” I admit.
    “So,
what is it about her that interests you?  She doesn’t seem like your
type.”
    “I
told you, Shane.  She’s just my lab partner.”
    “She’s
cute, but you normally go for the girls who drool all over you and dress like
sluts.  I didn’t see any drool and she definitely doesn’t dress like
that.  She may be good for you.”
    “Well,
well, well.  Look who just came in.”  As Logan says that, a jolt of
excitement that Alyssa may be here races through me.  She’s handing the
lady at the door her card to scan when my eyes finally find her.  She’s
with two other girls and one of them is Julia, Tommy’s girl.  Julia is
always partying with us and she has never brought any other girl except for her
roommate, Erin, with her.  “Thought she was just your lab partner, Matthews?”
I turn to look at him and his smirk is back.  Knowing there is nothing to
say that will convince him otherwise, my mouth stays shut.  Even though
the guys are now watching me, I cannot help but look for her to come out into
the Dining Hall. 
    As
the three of them walk to a table across the room from us, I see Alyssa is
actually laughing at something one of the girls is saying.  I didn’t think
it was possible, but she’s even prettier when she’s laughing.  Even from a
distance, it’s obvious that whatever had been bothering her has returned.  Maybe Julia will tell me what is going on with her. 
    “Since
we’re finished, let’s go say hi before we head out.”  Logan is standing
and gathering his crap.
    “No,
man.  Leave her alone,” I say even though I’m all for it.  We put our
trays on the counter then head over to their table.
    “Hey,
Jules.  Didn’t think you’d be functioning after last night.  You
looked pretty wrecked,” Logan blurts out as the three of them look up. 
Alyssa and the other girl exchange a look before Alyssa’s bright green eyes
settle on mine.  She looks shocked to see me.
    “Please,
Logan.  I could out drink you any day.  Don’t insult me,” Julia
answers but she’s looking at me.  “Hey, Rocco.  What’s up?”  I
nod towards her.  “Guys, these are the girls Erin and I live with, Leah
and Alyssa.”  She motions towards the four of us, “Logan, Shane, Troy, and
Rocco,” she says.  Small exchanges are made. 
    I’ll
regret it if I don’t take the chance to talk to her.  “Hey partner,” I say
and it gets me a small smile.  Since the other guys sat down with them, I
slide into the chair next to her, no doubt intentionally left open for me by my
friends.
    “Hey,”
she says.  “Thanks again for your help today.”
    “No
problem.”  I like that she’s talking to me.  I was afraid she would
be uncomfortable since my text messages went unanswered.  “Maybe I’ll even
be able to get you an A before this semester is over.”
    She
laughs lightly, “I really doubt that.”  My hands are sweaty, so I lean
forward putting my elbows on my knees and my hands under the table.  “I
really don’t get it.  I’ve never had trouble in any class I’ve ever taken
before.  You must think I’m a total idiot.”  Before I can answer her,
Shane has to open his big mouth. 
    “Why
are you taking that class, anyway?” he asks her.  Alyssa looks away from
me and over at him.  Damn him for interrupting our conversation. 
He’s really pissing me off today.  “I’m in your Accounting class.  It
just seems like an odd combination of classes.”
    “I’m
in an Allied Health program, but my concentration is Administration and
Management.  Lucky me.  I get to take hard science classes and boring
business classes,” she explains.
    “Let
me know if you need any help in Accounting.  I’m