Alexa bit her lip.  ‘Actually Lena I was talking to Rachel tonight and she’s talking about us going on a vacation after the exams are over.  I know it would alter our plans by a few weeks and I miss you like crazy but I think it might be a great opportunity for me to really talk to her, especially as I’ll be moving away so soon.’

Helena tried to hold back a second to register this news.  Nothing felt right without Alexa around.  She literally was counting the days and now Alexa wanted to delay things, not only that wanted to take a vacation with a girl whom Helena suspected Alexa had a more complex relationship with than even she realised.

‘I don’t know what to say Alexa,’ she finally said.

‘Tell me what you really think.’

‘I think I wish you’d tell Rachel and your other friends about us.  I don’t really see why you have to spend a vacation with her to do that when you live in the same house right now.’

‘I told you Lena.  I can’t tell them until exams are over, they have to be my focus right now.  She’s going to me devastated when I tell her we can’t move in together.  I thought a vacation might soften the blow.’

Helena tapped her fingers on the desk in irritation.  ‘Oh yes I forgot she broke up with her boyfriend to stay with you.  Just how straight is this girl Alexa?’

Alexa laughed.  ‘Helena, she’s completely straight.  She’s my best friend that’s all.  Can you at least understand where I’m coming from here?’

Helena wasn’t convinced.  ‘Not exactly no, how would you feel if I changed our plans to go on vacation with Alice or Bette?’

‘This is not the same thing Helena,’ protested Alexa.  ‘I’m about to move continents to be with you.  I just need two extra weeks than we planned to settle things with my friends here before we start a whole new life together.’

‘Lena you there?’ Alexa asked after a pause.

‘Yeah, you will tell Rachel if you go on this trip right Lex?’

‘Of course,’ said Alexa.

‘Good,’ said Helena, knowing she had to put her insecurities asides.  ‘Dr Barnes called for you today I gave him your email address I hope that’s ok, this could be a good job opportunity.’