Note : English is not my first language, therefore I praise you to be kind but please let me know about the mistakes so I can improve.
Georgetown
Alicia and Will were roommates in Georgetown. They were friends, best friends even. They used to tell each other about their latest conquests, discussing and analyzing it while still warm. Alicia was not the type to bring someone new every other day. Will was more like it which was a constant source of gossip for both roommates. Until that day, they were like one single person, the compulsive and the rational part. That day, everything changed…
The party
Will was late again. That was not a good sign thought Alicia. It meant that he was having a good sexy time with his latest girlfriend before arriving the party, cheerful and zen. She had heard of her, Megan. She was a 1st year. Apparently she was special as it's been almost 4 weeks that they've been together. It never lasted so long. 2 weeks top was his previous record. This time Alicia was intrigued but this mysterious keeper. She asked him about her but all he said was her name. Usually he was giving up some juicy details about his girlfriends. Not this time… it was beginning to drive Alicia mad. She was a gossip and not knowing about his roommate's life was a shame. But she was too proud to beg for more so she decided to play with him, asking innocent questions. She knew that with some alcohol in his blood, he would go on and say inappropriate things. Unfortunately he wasn't there yet. While she was waiting, a nice guy she hadn't seen before proposed her a drink.
- Hey gorgeous! Wanna a drink?
- Why not handsome!
- What will it be for such a nice girl?
- Whisky and coke please.
- Coming up!
At least there were people longing for her, not like Will.
The young fellow came back with his hands full and gave Alicia her order.
- Thanks
- You're welcome. By the way, I'm Peter.
- Nice to meet you Peter. I'm Alicia.
- Nice name.
- …
- I'm here to visit my best friend.
- Alright.
- It's the guy up there (pointing at a blond haired boy, 6 feet tall, wearing a Hawaiian flowered shirt)
- That's Dave, I know him from last year.
- He's a nice guy, isn't he?
She nodded. She didn't like Dave. He was an opportunist and therefore she categorized him as a jerk.
- You don't talk much
- I'm waiting for a friend
- Oh… ok. I guess I'm boring you anyway…
- No. That's just… I'm waiting for my boyfriend.
- Ok then. You should have said so. But if by any chance he dumps you, let me know. Here is my number.
He brought his wallet out of his pocket and gave her his card.
- You're kidding?
- Why?
- You even got your number prepared in case you meet a girl you like! You a psycho?
- Ah ah ah… you're sweet! No don't worry, I'm no serial killer or anything. I just saw you there and I couldn't get my eyes off you.
- You always say that?
- No, I promise you. Actually I never did that. You're special and I guess I thought I couldn't let you disappear without asking you out. Plus I'm here just for the week end and…
- You believe in long distance relationships or are you just looking for a chick to bang?
- Wow wow… I'm a gentleman, not a sexual addict… I just thought… are you gonna take my number?
- Fair enough! Gimme that. But don't expect anything from me.
- Alright. I'll be patient.
The conversation was over, he left a bit embarrassed. She thought he was cute. She had never been approached like this. It was quite of charming actually, naïve but charming.
As he left Alicia, Peter went to his friend Dave and told him about Alicia. He asked him to keep an eye on her and let him know where she would be single.
- She is single.
- She told me she was waiting for her boyfriend
- Really? Weird…
- Weird?
- She's… well… I don't like her
- I donna, there's something about her…
- I can tell by the way you're… into her. But I warn you, she's difficult to cope with.
Peter laughed, he couldn't help thinking she was a rare specimen and therefore worth the effort.
Will was alone when he entered the room. Instantly he saw his roommate talking with a bunch of girls. Actually, there were chatting, gossiping probably and Alicia was getting the latest juicy news on the campus. She was focused on the news because she did not see him. At least not until Megan arrived, circling Will with her arms around his waist. He was surprised and it took a few seconds before his eyes let go off Alicia, who was now looking at him in the eyes.
- Who is she?
- Who're talking about?
- Her.
- Ow… that's Licia, erm… Alicia. She's my roommate.
- Is there something between you both?
- She's my roommate. We're friends.
- Sex friends?
- Ah ah ah! You have funny ideas…
- Just asking… it's the look…
- We're a good friend, that's all.
- Okay, then, let's party, shall we?
- Yep!
Alicia felt weird. She did not like this Megan girl. She was so sticky with Will. How could Will cope with that kinda girl? She was annoying.
Will was now following Megan who was dragging him to the dance floor in the living room. From what Alicia could see, Will was like a puppet. She didn't like that. Oh no, she was disappointed to see him like that. The only reason she could think about was that she must have been a sex goddess. She then felt jealous. She didn't know why she was feeling that way. After all Will was not his boyfriend, even if she sometimes used that pretext to get rid of exasperating guys. She sometimes wanted it to be true. She wondered if he was a good lover. He must be, considering all the girls he was having fun with.
- You're sleeping with your roommate now?
- What?
- Liar
- Why does everyone think that a boy and a girl living together are automatically fucking buddies?
- So that's true?
- Nope. We're friends. We don't want to ruin our friendship.
- Cliché!
- Dave, you're nuts because she would never have sex with you…
- Oh no, I really don't care about her.
- So what?
- Nothing
- There must be something otherwise you wouldn't talk about it
- She's a pain in the ass, I really don't care. But you're…
- …
- You could do better.
- Suddenly I'm your dude and you're telling me this as a friend? Ah ah ah…
- You're not into icy queen.
- Watch your tongue
Will was now getting mad. He couldn't stand people insulting Alicia. She was so spectacular. She was brilliant.
- She's a bitch.
That was too much. Will punched Dave, who replicated immediately. People were regrouping around them, betting on the potential winner. There was some blood but it was impossible to know where it was coming from and who the wounded one was. Probably both of them.
Everyone was now gathering around Will and Dave. Alicia framed a way when she heard Will was involved. It was getting more and more violent as if the battle could be over only if one of them died or at least was deeply injured. She would let Will get injured. She begged him to stop. People help her separate them, not without getting a punch or two from both contestants.
- Where is Megan?
- Dunno (spitting blood)
- (talking to herself) Where is your fucking bitch?
- I'm here.
- Ow… sorry, I didn't meant…
- To insult me?
- Yep. Sorry, it's all this blood. I'm not supposed to… you should be…
- I was talking with some friends. Now let me take over.
- Alright. Sorry again…
- Yeah yeah (to herself) … like you mean it…
Megan was a bitch. Now there was no doubt in Alicia's mind.
Will was too excited with the adrenaline of the fight that he didn't even notice that Alicia was gone. He was willing to go back and correct Dave once and for all. Alicia was worth it.
The flat was deadly quiet.
Will was making his possible not to make any sound. He knew Alicia was in her room, probably sleeping. It would be normal considering the late hour. But she was not asleep; she was widely standing in the kitchen, drinking a homemade milkshake. She was in the dark; the only light in the room was the moonlight. Will was not surprised. It was kind of a tradition for midnight hours to meet up in the kitchen and chat about the latest gossip on the campus. Tonight would be different though.
- You alone?
- Yep.
- Okay
- What?
- Nothing
- Can I have a sip?
- Sure (She handed him her glass)
- Why did you left without notice?
- Why did you fight with this jerk?
- Ow… he was mean.
- He's always been
- I know, but this time he went over the top
- Is that about your…
- Nope.
- Then you're…
- It was about you.
- Me? (laughing) Really? What was he after? I guess it's because of his friend…
- What?
- Yep, the guy tried to flirt with me, unsuccessfully and he told his friend. I saw.
- I don't think it was about that.
- I guess it was.
- What could make you sure about that?
- I told the guy I was waiting for my boyfriend.
- …
- I was talking about you, idiot. He must have understood.
- (to himself)… okay, now I understand…
- What? And anyway why would you struggle with him anyway?
- To protect your reputation!
- You're my knight in shinny armor?
- Not that shinny anymore…
- Yep, let me have a look. Did she disinfect you?
- Nope. Don't need it, I'm a warrior!
- Don't be stupid, let me do it.
- Please don't be in a rush. Last time you did worse.
- Trust me I'm getting used to do it.
That was true. While drunk, Will was often getting into fights but not with that kind of violence. In some way, Alicia was proud that this time he fought over her. She went for the medicine cabinet. Will followed her and... it happened.