Eviscerated am I, Jenny spoke clearly in her own world.

Biting back a sigh Marissa stared forlornly at the window. Would it hurt that much if she just took a dive out the window? As if some blessed deity had felt her suffering the apartment door opened and Shane walked in with another woman she had yet to meet.

Jenny stopped reading, annoyed at the distraction. Unable to sit still, Marissa practically knocked over the couch in her haste to greet Shane.

SHANE! even Marissa winced at the overly chipper yell. I mean, hi, your back.

Yeah, you okay? Shane tilted and eyebrow then looked over Marissas shoulder.

Jenny was organizing her novel and grumbling to herself.

Yeah, Jenny was just reading me her novel, Marissa looked over at Jenny and politely smiled. It was good, but Im no literary critic.

Both Shane and Bette looked at Marissa skeptically, clearly the girl was lying, but at least she was being friendly about it. Jenny however accepted the complement.

Oh, yeah, this is Bette, Shane commented offhandedly. Bette this is Marissa.

Bette smiled warmly and shook Marissas hand lightly, Its very nice to meet you.

Shes going with us tonight, Jenny you coming? Shane asked while collapsing on the couch.

Where? Jenny smiled far more relaxed around her roommate.

Milk.

Whats Milk, Marissa spoke from her spot near the door.

Its a club, Bette explained.

Yeah, everyones coming, Shane nudged Jenny with her elbow. Itll be fun, plus I think Marina is supposed to be there.

Ill think about, Jenny frowned starting to head back to her room.

Your going! Shane yelled as Jenny slammed her door.

Well since no one seems to have a choice about this evening I should probably be getting ready, Bette laughed. Ill see you tonight Marissa, Shane.

Bye Bette. If youre not there tonight Im going to come get you myself.

After Bette left Shane waved Marissa over to the couch. Marissa plopped down next to her and leaned back.

Sorry about Jenny, she gets really nervous about meeting new people. Tends to get a little ackward, Shane glanced over at Marissa. Shes cool, just shes a little intense.