The weeks and months went by in what seemed to be only seconds. Granted, there were some changes, the biggest one being Emily having met Hannah and getting together with her. Being with Hannah had obviously calmed Emily down and Bette was slowly starting to see her ex in this young woman.

Everything was going really well for all of them, so it’s no wonder Alexandra was surprised when she received a call from Louise, Bette’s roommate. She had expressed her concern about the brunette. She didn’t leave her dorm very much anymore, she was sad and silent lately, which she never use to be. 

Of course, Alexandra had noticed some differences in Bette’s demeanour and she did know that Bette spent less time with Tina, which was odd, but she knew the work load their studies brought – she experienced it herself. But Louise wouldn’t call her unless she was really worried, so Alexandra decided to pay Bette a visit.

Louise had told her that she would go away around 5 pm, so that was the time the blonde went to her now best friend’s dorm.

She knocked on the door, but didn’t wait to get in – they had got to that stage in their relationship where knocking was only a polite way of letting the other one know you’re there. 

When she walked in, she was surprised to find Bette hurled up in a corner, softly sobbing. She silently closed the door and walked over to the brunette on the tip of her toes, trying not to scare her.

She sat down next to Bette and threw an arm around her. 

“What’s wrong, Bette?”

In all these months they had known each other, Alexandra had only seen Bette cry out of happiness and most of the time it had something to do with Tina. Bette didn’t answer her question, but she did lean closer. Alex now wrapped both of her arms around her friend, whispering everything that came to mind that would comfort Bette.

It felt like hours later when Bette finally awoke from her state. She looked dazed, tired and downright terrible. She wanted to say something, but her voice trembled so much that she couldn’t even speak.