Vanessa walked through the crowds of New York, luggage in hand. It was obviously very difficult to wheel a large bag between people during rush hour in such a big city. Luckily, Vanessa had no problem with shoving a few people to make room, not without apologizing of course. She swore she would not let Marina hear the end of how she didn't take off work to pick her up. She loved her old college room mate, but she can be a work-a-holic. Vanessa groaned and rolled her eyes playfully at the thought of Marina. She was a special one.

After weaving her way in and out of crowds for God knows how long she finally came across the apartment complex Marina lived at. "Thank God." She sighed causing her long brown hair to move out of her eyes.

Once she made it to Marina's apartment door she gave it three hard knocks. It took a while but he heard a door slam and frantic running to the door. The door opened to reveal marina only in some towels. Vanessa stared down at her with a blank expression. "Why are you only in towels." Vanessa asked with a small smile.

"I took a shower. What does it look like?" Marina huffed as she turned around and headed back to her bathroom. Vanessa closed the door behind her.

"Thanks for letting me crash here for a few months." Vanessa called to Marina as she dropped all her things on to the floor and plopped on the couch.

"Yeah no problem. Good thing I have an extra room right?"

Vanessa laughed lightly. "Yeah...oh and, thanks for picking me up so I wouldn't have to carry a huge suitcase through the crowds of New York. " She said sarcastically.

"What? You mean you didn't catch a cab?"

"No! And don't claim I didn't try, because I did."

"Well, I am really sorry Vanessa."

"You aren't sorry." Vanessa scoffed playfully.

Marina walked out of the bathroom, now dressed, and glared at her. "I am too sorry!" She growled and tossed a towel at Vanessa. "Also, don't get into your pajama's or anything because we are going to my boyfriend's house tonight for dinner."

Vanessa stood up and balled up the towel in her hands as she walked towards Marina's bathroom. "You have a boyfriend? When this happen?"

"Uhmmm, since December. We became official in December." Marina answered as she began to apply her makeup.

"Nice, I am happy for you girl." She said as she walked around her friend's room.

"Oh, by the way. Please watch your language, he has a little boy and he is very innocent." Marina warned.

Vanessa made a confused face. "Is he divorced or something?"

Marina scoffed. "No. Hector adopted him when he was a baby."

"Ooooh so your boyfriend's name is Hector huh?"

"Yes, but don't call him that. He prefers to be referred to by his last name, Peabody."

"Erm, Ok. No problem."

When Marina parked at the incorporation she looked Vanessa dead in her eyes. "Ok, I know we have our fun times but you need to be tame around him. For now that is."

"Marina, honey, you don't have to worry about it. This is me you're talking to." Vanessa said confidently.

Marina rolled her eyes. "That's what worries me."

Vanessa gasped, acting fake offended. "You love me and you know it."

They made their way into the building's lobby and headed to the elevator, Marina clicked the button to the Penthouse and waited for the doors to close.

"So is your boyfriend the boss of this place or something?" Vanessa asked.

"Sorta. He owns the business, this is his incorporation."

"Seriously, how in the he-" Vanessa was cut off by Marina punching her in the arm. The elevator doors were open and they stepped out.

"Language, remember?" Marina whispered.

The two friends rounded a corner and into the living area.

"Peabody! I am here, and I brought a guest!" Marina called into the large penthouse.

Peabody quickly rounded a corner, smiling at the sight of Marina. He hurried over too her and gave her a small kiss. "Nice to see you, Mari." He wrapped her arms around her waist and squeezed her gently.

Marina giggled lightly and turned her attention to her friend. "Peabody, this is my close friend Vanessa. She will be staying in my apartment for a few months."

Peabody turned his attention Vanessa who was wide eyed and flushed. She didn't greet him or anything, she just simply squeaked out. "You did a good job Marina."