Andrea could hear the pounding of a fist against her bedroom Door. She wanted to get up and answer it. Truly she did.

But she just couldn't will her eyes to open, plus the door wasn't locked. If it were really urgent, they would come in anyway. With that thought. She let sleep take her once again.

But then the door flew open hitting the wall with a bang "ANDY GET UP!" a familiar voice demanded.

Andrea grunted and buried her face deeper in the pillow "oh no you don't" the voice continued.

She heard footsteps and silently prayed they were leaving. She was thoroughly disappointed when she heard the curtains being shoved open and then the room was filled with light.

Andrea groaned and attempted to pull the quilt over her head. But a pair of small hands smacked her own and pulled the quilt from the bed.

Andrea squinted at the offending creature that demanded her consciences. She raised a hand to block the sunlight and took in her visitor's appearance. "Go away trixie"Andrea said, slumping back onto the bed

"oh no no!" Trixie exclaimed, yanking her upright. "You promised, no you SWORE you would help me get babe to ask me to the banquet. And you said you would help me pick out the prefect dress. And you said you'd let me help you with your hair and makeup for the banquet! Who are you going with by the way?" trixie rattled on.

Andrea held up a hand, to silence her. Her expression was one of confusion. She reveled in the silence for a short moment before responding " yes I said I would help you get babe to ask you to the banquet. And yes I said I would help you pick your dress. Though I don't see why you value my opinion so highly when you're clearly more fashionable then myself," Andrea answered.

Pausing "but I never said you could help me with hair and makeup, trix you just made that one up and I'll tell you who i'm going with once I decide" she said with a tone of finality.

She sat up from the bed. Searching for her usual work dress. But Trixie shook her head vehemently. "Were going into town today silly. You've got to put on a nice dress for the boys. Plus is Saturday. Were not working." She informed her matter of factly.

Andrea rolled her gray blue colored eyes and sat down at her vanity, running a brush through her auburn red locks quickly. She applied mascara carefully before getting up and beginning to search through her trunk for a 'Trixie approved dress' to wear

. She heard her friend whistle and glanced up. Seeing the light blue dress she held in her hand, she groaned but pulled it on over the slip she slept in.

smoothing it over her thighs and adjusting the collar she caught a glance of herself in the mirror. Trixie had a point. The blue did make her eyes look rather nice.

Andrea pulled on her pantyhose and slipped on her brown lace up boots. She snatched her hat and coat from the rack by the door, spinning once for trixie's sake, and then bounding down the stairs after her friend.

"I can't believe you slept till noon Andy. You almost wasted the whole day." Trixie complained as the walked towards town.

Andrea rolled her eyes but followed along behind the small blonde, she HAD promised her she would help.

Andy tried her hardest not to grumble as Trixie pulled her into store after store trying on dress after dress. But not buying a single one.

They finally found a dress that trixie liked. And andy dutifully praised it. It was a dusty pink shade with a bit of a daring neckline but trixie looked beautiful.

"now were looking for something in green or blue" trixie informed the saleswoman. Who raised an eyebrow at the blonde curiously. "not for ME. ive found my perfect dress. Its for her" trixie explained. Motioning towards Andrea who raised her eyebrows curiously

"what about me?" she asked quickly. She hadn't been paying attention and was now snapped out of her daydream.

As trixie explained what she was doing andy glared at her "I don't need a new dress!" she said in a hushed, but angry tone. T

rixie rolled her blue eyes and shook her head, her blond curls bouncing around her face "i'm buying it for you. As a gift. Oh please Andy. Just let me do this for you." Trixie pleaded.

Andy caved quickly. Trixie was her best friend. And the girl came from old money. And she supposed if she wanted to waste it on someone like her, why not just let her have her way.

"fine" andy said quietly. But it didn't mean she was happy about it. She didn't like having people do things like this for her.

When the saleswoman reappeared with three dresses. Andy quickly eliminated one that she deemed too revealing. She settled on an emerald green dress that fit her surprisingly well and quickly changed back into her own dress and handed the dress to trixie, eager to be done with their shopping spree.

She left the shop, claiming she needed a smoke. Trixie frowned disapprovingly but said nothing as andrea left the store, pack of smoke in hand.

Andy was walking towards the only store she really liked in town, the book store, she wasn't watching where she was going and she collided head on with a soldier.

she hit the ground with an unceremonious thud, She rubbed her elbow gingerly as she sat up slowly. "Christ! Watch where your going!" she exclaimed, looking up at the offending soldier.

Seeing a familiar face she chuckled. George Luz was already on his feet, hand extended to her, to help her up.

She took his hand and let him assist her. She grinned "Jesus Luz, you run into me on purpose or somethin'?" she asked dusting off her dress.

George laughed and handed her hat back to her "of course not andy. But I had been meaning to ask you, have you decided whether or not you'll be my date?" he asked with a crooked smile.

"I'll let you know luzzy. Promise. But Trix and i've gotta get back to base. I'll see ya round" she said as trixie approached carrying two bags and a shoe box

"God Damnit" she muttered, seeing the box

"wassamatter?" luz asked curiously

"I didn't want the damn dress and I sure as hell don't want the shoes" she grumbled.

Luz laughed "she spoilin ya?" he teased. Squeezing her shoulder "see ya round red" he said before walking towards the laundry and mail room.

Andy chuckled and waved to trixie.

And they headed back towards the base. Trixie explaining how the shoes weren't that expensive and andy needed a nice pair of dress shoes anyway. Andrea groaned and took the box from the blond. Rolling her eyes.