Becca groaned as her phone beeped again, all her friends were having a great time while she was stuck doing the late shift at the radio station with the overly enthusiastic Jesse Swanson. Rolling her eyes as her phone beeped again she picked it up, expecting a picture or something from Amy she frowned as the college office came up on the screen.

"Hey, did you see this?" Jesse asked coming up behind her startling her in the process.

Becca grabbed her chest and whirled to face him "no, what? and what have I told you about sneaking up on me?"

"Sorry," he chuckled "here, look," he said moving closer to her "the office has issued a mass text."

Becca leaned in to read it "due to a series of attacks on students over the past few nights we are advising all students and faculty to please pair up walking around the grounds after hours." Looking at Jesse she frowned "I didn't hear anything about this, did you?"

"I heard a girl was attacked the other night coming back from the library, but I never heard what happened or how she was…looks like I'm walking you home," he chuckled and walked off.

Becca went back to her cd stacking, she jumped as her phone rang, picking it up she sighed as her dad flashed on the screen, she hadn't spoken to him in about two weeks "dad?" she muttered.

"Hey, where are you? I got a message from the office, I just wanted to make sure you were safe inside."

"I am," she replied as she continued her work "I'm at the radio station."

"Alone?" her dad yelled.

"No, I'm with a colleague, I'll be fine," she replied.

"I'm picking you up, what time do you finish?"

"Not until twelve, I'm fine dad, Jesse is from my dorm, I'll be walking back with him."

Her dad sighed "fine, but I want a message when you're back in your dorm."

"Fine, I gotta go, I text you when I get in," she said and hung up before he could say anything else.

"Boyfriend?" Jesse asked coming up behind her again.

Becca looked back at him "you know I don't have a boyfriend Dork, takes up too much of my time," she chuckled "it was my dad, he got the message too."

"I know, I'm about his little princess?" Jesse chuckled.

"No," she scoffed "trying to act like he gives a shit," she said taking a pile of cds from him.

"Aw, yeah," Jesse said "I forgot you didn't get on…are you hungry?"

Becca chuckled, she and Jesse had only known each other six months but for some reason she felt comfortable around him. She was a private and closed off person, once or twice she'd let things slip and he would pretend he never heard it "sure," she nodded "think it's my turn…pizza?"

"You know me so well," he chuckled "wrap it up, Luke is gone, we can chill for the last few hours," he said and walked off again.

…

After their shift Becca yawned as she waited for Jesse to lock the door, "who's dorm did you order the pizza to?"

"Mine," he chuckled "after your roommate went nuts the last time I sent it there I thought it was safer."

Becca chuckled "yeah, try living with that," she said and stopped as a man appeared not far ahead of them "Jesse," she whispered and nodded towards him.

Jesse looked up and studied him "I don't recognise him."

"Do we go back?" Becca asked wearily "call campus security?"

"The door is right there," Jesse said wrapping his arm around her so she was close "just don't even look at him," he added as they started to walk.

Becca moved further into his side as the man looked up "lovely night," he smiled.

"Yeah, it is," Jesse said and walked on with Becca.

"What are you two doing roaming the grounds this late?" he asked walking behind them.

Jesse pulled Becca closer "just ignore him," he said and pulled the door open.

Becca walked in and turned back to him "make sure it locks, I'm calling campus security," she said and pulled out her phone.

Arriving at his dorm Jesse pushed the door in and flopped onto his bed "have you guys finished your routine yet?"

"No," she sighed and flopped down beside him "Aubrey can't decide, she keeps changing her mind and rearranging everything, you?"

"Nearly, Bumper took off so we're trying to get Benji up to speed…pizza's here," he said and rolled off the bed as the buzzer went.

"What a dick," Becca said as he came back "I can't believe he just took off like that."

Jesse shrugged "he was a dick, you should hear the way he talks to the guys."

"You're better off without him, who's taking over with Donald?" she asked as she bit into her pizza.

A grin crossed Jesse's face "yours truly."

"Really? Wow, Jesse that's great, I'm really happy for you," she smiled. She liked Jesse (as a friend) he was a genuine guy, he was always looking after others before himself.

"Thank you, maybe when Aubrey graduates you can lead the Bella's," Jesse said.

Becca laughed "don't think so, she hates me, if I had my way we'd be doing up to date songs and not that crap."

Jesse laughed "yeah it is pretty lame, why does she want to do the same song every year?"

"She thinks because the Bella's won with it a few years in a row that it works…it's really just the other groups being way worse than us," she laughed.

Jesse chuckled too "yeah, she needs to lighten up-like a lot."

Becca nodded "she's so uptight, you'd swear she was running a business."

"She probably thinks she is," he chuckled "are you going to the drinks for Stacie tomorrow night?"

Becca nodded "yeah, you?"

"Yep, we can head over and back together," he said and picked up more pizza.

The next evening Becca fixed her eyeliner and grabbed her bag "later Kimmy-Jin," she said as she slipped out the door. Crossing the hall she knocked on Jesse's door.

"Hey," he said pulling it open "gimme two minutes," he added rushing off.

Becca walked in and closed the door "can't figure out what dress to wear?" she laughed and dropped onto his bed. Glancing at him her eyes went wide "dude, put a shirt on," she said looking away.

Jesse smirked and looked back to her "why? Like what you see?"

Becca scoffed "I'm more worried about your roommate walking in and thinking something's going on."

Jesse chuckled and grabbed a clean shirt "he's already there, I spilled drink on my other one, I was ready before you knocked…let's go," he said and walked to the door.

"Wait up!" Becca called as she tried to keep up with him, she'd bought new shoes and chose this night to wear them.

Jesse stopped and waited for her to catch up "why do you wear heels you can't walk in?" he asked as she slipped her arm into his.

"Shut up," she whined "they were on sale and they're pretty cute."

"Bet you ten bucks you'll be carrying them home," he chuckled as he led her into the bar.

"Probably," she giggled and walked to their friends.

"Becca!" Stacie yelled "drink up bitch!" she yelled shoving a shot in her face.

"Have fun," Jesse chuckled "I'll let you know when I'm leaving," he added and walked to the guys.

Becca nodded and downed the shot, putting the glass down she moved around to her "happy birthday," she said and pulled a card out of her bag "put it away now so you don't lose it," she added.

"Here we go!" Amy yelled shoving by her with another tray of shots.

Becca chuckled as all the girls took one and held them up "to Stacie!" Chloe yelled.

"To Stacie!" they all yelled and clinked glasses before downing them.

A while later Jesse watched all the girls on the dancefloor, he chuckled as Amy danced up against Becca, he knew she was drunk because she didn't seem to mind and did it back.

"You're so into her," Donald chuckled.

"Who?" Jesse asked looking over at him.

"Miss frosty, don't deny it," he replied.

"Becca?" Jesse laughed (not that he condoned the name they had for her) "nah man, we're just friends and we work together."

Donald laughed and placed his drink on the table "so you won't mind if I dance with her," he said and walked off.

Jesse sighed as he watched her dance up against him, Donald was smooth, he knew just what to do. He clenched his fists as he ran his hands down her sides, shaking his head he turned away…he did not like Becca!

Looking over at Benji he frowned as he smirked back at him "what?" he asked.

Benji slapped him on the shoulder "just tell her you like her," he said and walked off.

...

Jesse looked down at his watch it was after two, everyone was pretty drunk having a great time. Seeing Becca stumble towards him he held out his hands as she fell into him "whoa!" he chuckled.

"Come dance with me, this is the last song!" she squealed and pulled him onto the dance floor.

"I think you need to sit down," he chuckled as she shifted all her weight onto him.

She flung her arms around his neck as the music slowed down "you can touch me you know," she giggled.

"What?" he asked with raised eyebrows.

Becca rolled her eyes and grabbed his hands, placing them on her hips she wrapped her arms back around his neck "so, Donald said you wanted to ask me on a date."

Jesse went wide eyed "what? don't mind him."

Becca nodded "that would be weird, right?"

"Yeah," he nodded "we're just good friends."

"Best friends," she said and lay her head on his chest.

Jesse chuckled and looked down on her, he knew Becca pretty well by now "don't fall asleep, I'm not carrying you home."

"M'okay," she muttered.

Jesse rolled his eyes "clearly," he said and led her off the dance floor.

"Drink!" she said and pulled him to the bar "here," she said handing him two shots "these are the last ones."

"Okay, then we're going," he said and downed them.

After everyone said their goodbyes and left in twos Jesse grabbed Becca's arm and pulled her off the stool "come on, we're the last ones."

"Is Benji coming back with us?" she slurred as he led her outside.

"No, he's gone onto Donald's," he replied as they walked towards campus.

"What about Amy?"

"Her and Stacie took off into town," he said as he steadied her.

"Okay," she laughed and leaned into him "just me and you," she added.

"Yep," he chuckled he hadn't seen her this bad since their first dorm party, lucky he wasn't big on drink or god knows where they'd end up.

Getting to her room he took her bag from her as she struggled to get her keys out "Becca, there are no keys in here," he said as he pulled everything out.

Becca frowned and swayed from side to side "maybe they're inside," she muttered.

Jesse shook his head "is Kimmy-Jin in?"

Becca laughed and slid to the floor "she wouldn't let me in if she was."

"Is she here Becca?" he chuckled.

Becca tapped her chin like she was thinking "um, no…gamers night," she laughed.

Jesse groaned and pulled her to her feet "you'll stay in my room, Benji won't be back tonight," he said and led her towards his door.

Becca shoved him off as soon as he opened the door "gonna be sick!" she yelled and ran to the bathroom.

Jesse grabbed a bottle of water and walked to the door "Becca, you okay?" he asked as the bathroom was silent.

"Yuh," she muttered.

Jesse frowned and tipped the door in "what are you doing?" he chuckled.

Becca turned back to him "brushing my teeth," she said holding up her finger.

"Okay," he laughed and walked back to his bed "I have a shirt out for you to sleep in," he said and sat down.

"Goodie," she said and pulled her dress over her head as she walked towards him.

"Becca!" he strangled out as she sauntered towards him in her underwear, he couldn't take his eyes off her no matter how hard he tried.

"What?" she smirked "never seen a girl in her underwear," she said and sat beside him.

"Please just put the shirt on," he said and turned his head away.

Becca smirked and stood up, walking in front of him she slid her legs either side of him "come on Jesse, let loose, have some fun," she said wrapping her arms around his neck.

Jesse groaned and closed his eyes "Becca please get off me."

Becca tugged his chin up "come on, lighten up," she said and crashed her lips to his.

Jesse kissed her back for a few seconds before pushing her back "Becca stop, you'll regret this tomorrow, please just go to bed."

Becca grabbed his hand and looked him in the eye "bit of fun never hurt anyone," she said as she slid his hand onto her butt.

Jesse bit on his lip as she grabbed his other hand "Becca," he sighed half-heartedly.

Becca bit on her lip and pushed against him "you know you want to," she said and kissed him again.

Jesse tightened his grip on her and deepened the kiss, he was slowly losing the urge to push her away.

He pushed her away again "Becca, stop, this isn't right, we're friends, I don't wanna ruin that."

Becca kissed him quickly and jumped off him "okay nerd," she scoffed and pulled on the shirt.

She sat beside him without a word, he cursed himself for being so honest and having a conscience "Becca, I'm sorry, it's just not right."

Becca nodded she'd started to sober up a bit "no, I'm sorry, I was messy," she said and stood up. Leaning down she kissed him on the cheek "you're a great guy Jesse," she said and walked to Benji's bed "night," she added before she climbed in.

"Night," he replied and watched her get comfortable.

About an hour later Becca jumped up as Benji poked her "you're in my bed," he slurred.

Becca squinted "so?"

"So, get out of it, get in with Jesse…I don't know you that well," he chuckled.

Becca yawned and rolled out of the bed, walking to Jesse's bed she lifted the covers and slid in beside him.

Jesse jumped up "what are you doing?"

"Stupid Benji came home," she mumbled and closed her eyes.

Jesse looked over as Benji muttered something, sighing he lay back down and rolled away from her, how the hell was he supposed to sleep now?

…

The next morning Becca rolled over and groaned, her eyes snapped open at a chuckle, seeing Jesse looking back at her she groaned louder "what are you doing in my room? What time is it?"

Jesse chuckled again "this is my room, and it's half one."

Becca sat up and squinted "why am I in your room? Is this your bed?"

"You were wasted and couldn't find your keys, Kimmy-Jin wasn't there so I brought you here."

"Oh, thanks," she said and lay back down "I didn't make an idiot of myself did I?"

"You puked that was it," he said and stood up, if she didn't remember he wasn't going to remind her.

Becca groaned "in the toilet I hope?"

"Yep, you even brushed your teeth," he chuckled.

Becca sat up and covered her face "please tell me I didn't use your toothbrush."

"No, you used your finger, do you wanna grab breakfast?" he asked.

"I'll take breakfast," Benji groaned from under his covers.

Becca frowned, she'd thought Jesse slept in Benji's bed, she looked over at him "did we share a bed?"

He nodded "you were in Benji's bed but he kicked you out when he came home so you climbed in beside me."

"Sorry Becca!" he called from under his covers "nothing personal, I bet Jesse was a great pillow though!" he laughed.

Jesse looked over at his bed and frowned "what's that supposed to mean?"

Benji's hand emerged from under the covers with his phone "I got up to pee and saw this."

Jesse took the phone from him, looking at the picture his eyes went wide, it was him lying on his back with Becca on his chest "I'm deleting this."

Benji chuckled "I knew you would," he said and kicked the covers off "I'm going for a quick shower don't go without me," he said and slipped out with his shower stuff.

"What is it?" Becca asked.

Jesse walked to his bed and showed her the picture, Becca studied it "you're cute when you're asleep…now delete it," she said and rolled out of the bed.

Jesse deleted the photo and threw Benji's phone on his bed "I'll knock over to you in fifteen minutes that okay?"

"Yes," she yawned "I'm just gonna change, couldn't be bothered with a shower right now," she said and slipped out the door.

Jesse chuckled and pulled off his shirt, walking to his wardrobe he pulled it open and looked to the door as it opened again.

"Kimmy-Jin is sti…" she trailed off as he stood shirtless looking back at her, shaking her head clear she walked to his bed "she's not home yet."

Jesse looked in his wardrobe trying to pretend he didn't notice the way she was looking at him and scanned the rail. Pulling off a t-shirt he threw it to her "this should fit you, and these," he said throwing a pair of sweatpants at her.

"Thank you," she smiled and walked to the bathroom.

A while later Jesse looked down at Becca's feet "why have you no shoes on?"

Becca dropped into a seat and shrugged "I couldn't get the shoes back on, and I'd look ridiculous."

"Like you don't look that now," Donald chuckled dropping into a seat with Amy and Jessica beside them "morning all," he added.

"Morning guys," Becca yawned and lay her head on Jesse's shoulder.

"Hey, guys," Jessica said looking down at her phone "have you seen the school paper? Another girl was attacked last night."

Gasps and no's went around the table "do we know who or how bad?" Amy asked.

Jessica read on "Chinese girl attacked as she walked back to dorm."

Becca's eyes went wide and she snapped her head up "what's the name?"

Jessica glanced at Becca before going back to her phone "nineteen year old Kimmy -Jin Su was attacked as she walked back to her dorm after a night with friends. Her shaken friend said she walked her to the dorm doors and continued on with another friend, she says miss Su was grabbed as she opened the door. She is now at St Vincent's hospital where her condition is said to be stable."

"Poor girl," Donald sighed "that's like the fourth attack."

Becca looked at Jesse and stood up "that's my roommate, I better go see her," she said and hurried off.

Jesse jumped up "she's still over the limit, I'll have to drive her, later guys!" he called as he ran after her.

After a stop at the office for a spare key Becca hurried to her room and grabbed a bag, shoving a few clothes into it she ran back out "this will do, she can tell me if she needs anything else."

"Becca, get changed," Jesse said as she rushed by him.

Becca looked down and chuckled "hold this," she said and handed him the bag and ran into her room.

A few minutes later they were on the road, the hospital wasn't that far away "thanks for driving, I wasn't even thinking."

"Don't mention it," he replied as they pulled in "I'll wait here," he added.

"Yeah," she nodded "she'll probably kick me out too…won't be long," she said and hurried inside.

Finding her room, she knocked and stuck her head in "hey," she said softly "can I come in?"

Kimmy-Jin stared at her for a minute before she nodded.

Becca walked to the bed and placed the bag on the table "uh, I didn't know what you'd need or if anyone was in the room so it's just pjs, wash stuff and a few clothes you had on the bed…how are you?"

Kimmy-jin nodded again and looked at the bag "thank you, I'm okay, I banged my head and cut my hand," she said holding up her bandaged hand.

Becca moved closer to her "Kimmy-jin I'm so sorry."

"It's okay, he came out of nowhere…I had the door open and all."

…

A few minutes later Becca left as more friends arrived telling her to call if she needed anything. As she walked back to the car she stopped at a guy not far away from her, she could have sworn it was the guy they'd seen on campus the other night. Walking faster she jumped into the car and locked the door.

"How is she?" Jesse asked looking up from his phone.

Becca pointed to the guy "isn't that the guy we saw on the way home the other night?"

Jesse looked up and saw no one "who? There's no one there."

"There," Becca said and looked over "he was there," she added when he was nowhere to be seen.

Jesse started up the car "maybe it's your mind playing tricks on you because you're thinking about it," he said and pulled away "are you working tonight?" he asked.

"Yeah," she sighed "I can't wait for Luke to get back, I don't know how I'm gonna get through it."

Jesse chuckled "you gonna miss me tonight?"

Becca scoffed "you wish, I'll set a playlist and sleep for the four hours."

Jesse chuckled as they pulled in on campus "you'll miss me," he said and climbed out "the guys are still here," he said nodding to the table they'd left them at.

Becca nodded and walked towards them "can you get me a drink please? I never grabbed my purse, I'll drop it over to you later."

"Sure," he nodded "you sit down," he added and walked off inside.

"How's Kimmy-Jin?" Chloe asked.

"She's shaken up," Becca replied "she's not too banged up though, she just banged her head and cut her hand."

"Did she say what happened?" Aubrey asked.

"She said he grabbed her when she opened the door and dragged her to the ground, she held onto the step as he tried to drag her to the bushes. He ran off when her friends ran back after hearing her scream," Becca replied.

Donald slammed his hand onto the table "they have to do something it's happened to many times now, it could be any of you girls next."

"Tell you what," Aubrey said "I know I can't keep track of you at all times but what if we arranged both group practice for the same time? That way we all have someone to walk back with-a man at that."

Everyone nodded in agreement "what I miss?" Jesse asked sitting down and handing Becca off her drink.

"Thank you," she said "okay guys, we need to make sure that there are guys and girls going to the same dorm."

"Well, you have you Amy Jesse and Benji," Chloe said.

"And we go to the same dorm as Chloe and Aubrey," Donald said pointing to himself and Unicycle.

"We have Tim," Stacie said nodding to herself and Lilly.

"We have Charlie," Denise said nodding to herself and Jessica.

"We have Steve," Ashley said nodding to herself and Cynthia rose.

A while later everyone had split up leaving in two's or threes just to be on the safe side, another mass text had been sent out about staying together no matter what time of day. Jesse nudged Becca as Amy and Benji walked ahead in their own conversation "what's up?" he asked.

"Nothing, just tired," she lied…she had remembered what she'd done last night.

Jesse chuckled "well you've an hour before your shift so use it wisely. Benji is heading to the library so he can walk you over, just knock in."

She nodded and stopped at her door "thanks, and thanks for last night, sorry I was such a mess. I'll drop the money into you for the drink before I go to work."

"It's okay," he said "don't worry about it, it's three dollars you can buy me the next one," he yawned "I'm gonna go finish an assignment and have an early night…don't miss me too much," he chuckled and walked into his own room.

Becca looked at his closed door and sighed, how can he act so normal after what she'd done? She threw herself half naked at him, sure he kissed her back for a minute but he did stop it, she'd never been so grateful that he was a nice guy. Groaning she let herself into her room and dropped onto her bed swearing she'd never drink again.

She saw them as good friends-really, really good friends, why would she mess with that? Blaming the alcohol, she rolled onto her back and looked up at the ceiling. Seeing him topless the first time must have triggered her stupid behaviour, then again, she did stare at him like a drooling idiot today…he was fit, she'd give him that, he sure looked after himself.

He was cute too-very cute, easy on the eye, his smile was to die for too "Becca, stop it!" she scolded herself "he's your friend, your very good friend, and that's all it will ever be."

Grabbing her shower stuff she walked out of her room trying to push it to the back of her mind.

A while later she knocked on their door "hey Becca, just come in for a sec," Benji said and walked to his bed "I packed the wrong book," he added as he went through his bag.

"Take your time," she said and automatically sat on Jesse's bed, she looked up as he walked in the door "hey," she said quickly.

"Hey," he smiled and sat beside her "you look a lot better."

"Amazing what a shower can do," she said and shifted uncomfortably.

"You okay?" he frowned.

"Yeah, just need sleep, I didn't bother earlier" she replied and looked away quickly.

"Ready," Benji said and walked to the door.

"See you later," Becca said and hurried after him praying he didn't notice the blush creeping up her cheeks.

"Yeah, see ya," Jesse replied and watched her go, she was definitely acting weird.

…

Later that night she locked up the station and started to walk back to her dorm, stopping she looked ahead at the steps she had to take surrounded by bushes. Seeing a shadow she ran back to the radio station and locked the door behind her, panting she pulled her phone out and called Jesse "Jesse!" she panted.

"What's wrong Bec?" he mumbled sleepily.

"I'm sorry, I freaked myself out, I saw a shadow and I ran back to the station," she rambled.

Jesse sat up "do you want me to come get you?" he asked and rolled out of the bed.

"Uh, no, I'll be fine…can you just stay on the phone until I get back?" she asked.

Jesse pulled on clothes and slipped out of his dorm "I'm already on my way, just stay inside," he said and hung up.

A few minutes later she unlocked the door as he walked towards it "sorry," she said as she locked up "I really freaked myself out, I didn't know who else to call."

"It's okay," he said scrubbing his hands over his face "you're not supposed to be walking alone anyway, remember?"

"I know, I never thought of that, my brain is all muddled today," she mumbled.

"Well you did drink an awful lot last night," he chuckled and held the door open for her.

"I know," she sighed and turned back to him, she had to clear the air "Jess," she said stopping him from going up the stairs "I'm sorry about what I did last night, I'm so sorry, I don't know what I was thinking."

"It's okay, forget about it, we're friends Becca, we were drunk," he said smiling reassuringly at her.

"I was drunk," she corrected "it was Donald and his you wanting to ask me out, when we were alone I was drunk and thinking about it," she said and looked at him "thank you for stopping it, I wouldn't want to do anything to ruin our friendship."

"Hey, we're good," he said putting his hand on her shoulder "nothing's changed, we're still friends just like we were yesterday."

Becca nodded "well thank you for being the voice of reason, and thank you for acting normal this morning."

Jesse chuckled as they stopped at their rooms "you gonna be okay in there alone tonight after rattling yourself?"

"Yeah," she nodded "I had that guy on my mind as I started to walk back, that shadow could have been a tree for all I know. Thanks for coming for me, sorry, I know I woke you."

"It's okay, I'd rather you call me than walk home alone," he said and walked to his door "night Bec, I'll knock in when I'm ready in the morning."

She nodded and opened her door "I'll see you then, night," she said and slipped in.

"Oh no!" she gasped and leaned against the door "I have a crush on Jesse!" she shrieked "where the hell did that come from?"

A/N hope you enjoyed this first instalment, lots more to come! JJ.