The weeks sort of flew by as the girls all got to know each other better. Jo and Blair continued to watch the friendship blossom between their friends…

Jo leaned back against a big shade tree as she and Blair sat studying for their French test. "I can't wait for this to be over. French just isn't my language."

"Oh Jo, it's not that bad and I already promised to help you pass." Blair sighed as her hand brushed over Jo's thigh. "Just think of the prize you get if you get an A."

A smile slowly covered Jo's face. "Oh? And just what is my prize if I ace this test."

"I just had another one of my brilliant ideas. I was thinking that we could talk Olivia and Alex into dinner and a movie Friday night." Blair looked up at Jo through her lashes.

"There are times that I do love the way your mind works." Jo grinned brushing Blairs bangs out of her eyes. "And even if the girls don't want to go you and I still can."

"And there are times that I wish I could just kiss you and not have to sneak around about it." Blair leaned into Jo's touch.

Jo looked around to make sure no one was looking before brushing her thumb over Blair's lips. "As soon as we're done studying I promise to give you all the kisses you can stand."

"Promises, promises Polniaczek." Blair teased as she linked fingers with Jo and leaned back against the tree next to her, sort of hiding their hands under their skirts.

They sat studying for about another hour, small touches and smiles being shared before Jo finally couldn't take it any more.

"Ok I'm done. I feel like my head is going to explode if I try to remember any more of this." Jo sighed dropping her book down on the blanket.

"Je t'aime." Blair whispered as she bumped Jo's shoulder while packing up her books.

"Je t'aime advantage." Jo whispered back causing Blair to laugh.

"Think so huh?" Blair asked as she let Jo help her stand up.

Jo picked up the blanket they had been sitting on. "No, I don't think. I know."

"Oh come on you brut, we have to go meet Alex and Olivia for dinner." Blair shouldered her book bag and waited for Jo to grab her own. "We can run our idea by them then."

Alex sat on the bench with a book in her lap as she watched Olivia run some drills. "Liv how come Jo isn't here practicing with you?"

Olivia finished her sprint and stop to take the water bottle Alex held out to her. "Thanks. Jo has a French test she needed to study for and this was just me killing time."

Alex shook her head as she watched the grin spread over Olivia's face. "I think you just like to run around in those short shorts."

"I think you are the one that likes to watch me run around in these short shorts." Olivia teased back as she did a little spin ending with her rear facing Alex. Looking over her shoulder she winked. "Told ya so."

Alex blushed as she was caught taking in the burgundy basketball shorts stretched over Liv's backside. "You wish Benson."

"And what if I do?" Olivia challenged wiping the sweat off her body with a towel, her eyes never leaving Alex's.

Alex wasn't sure if Liv was still teasing her or not but she really wanted to know the answer. Since the day she laid eyes on her there had been an attraction she couldn't shake and they had only grown closer as friends.

Liv's voice shook Alex out of her thoughts. "Well what if I did wish you were checking me out?"

"Are you being for real right now Liv? Cause I can't tell." Alex replied looking at the floor.

The only answer was the sound of Olivia's foot steps and Alex was sure she was leaving only to be surprised by the sight of Olivia's white keds in her view on the floor.

Olivia used her knuckles to lift Alex's face. Smiling she leaned in and placed a soft kiss on Alex's lips. "I'm being completely real."

The shock wore off Alex's face quickly. "In that case yes I was checking you out. Your butt looks pretty amazing in those shorts."

Throwing her gear into her bag she shoulders it and holds her hand out for Alex. "Meet you at dinner?"

"I'd love to, like always." Alex winked and took the offered hand as they walked out of the gym towards the dorms.

"I promise I'll be quick in the shower. I would think that Blair and Jo would be done studying by now." Olivia said as they walked into the dorm, calling out "Hey Mrs. G."

Mrs. Garrett looked up at the sound of Olivia's voice. "Hello girls. How's your day going?" she asked taking in the closeness of the two girls.

"Well Liv just left a ton of sweat in the gym and I just finished some reading." Alex smiled holding up the book she'd just finished. " Do you know if Blair is back yet?"

"Yes Blair and Jo came back a few minutes ago. They must have had another tiff cause Jo looked like she was ready to blow."Mrs. Garrett said shaking her head. "Those girls have such an odd relationship."

Olivia just shrugged her shoulders. "Oh you know how teenage girls are. Fighting one minute and best friends the next."

Nodding Mrs. Garrett headed for door. "So true, that's why I stay out of it unless it's something serious. See you girls at dinner."

"Bye" They both called out as they headed for their rooms.

The first room they came to was Alex's and as she unlocked the door and let herself in they found their friends going at it on the bed only they weren't fighting. A heavy make out session was under way. Slowly backing out the door and relocking it Alex turned to Olivia. "Mind if I wait in your room?"

Olivia laughed as how casual Alex sounded. Opening the door she said. "Yeah that's fine. Maybe if I'm good I can get some of that action."

Taking a seat on Liv's bed Alex just shrugged. "Some how I don't think that Jo will share Blair."

"Oh look who's getting smart." Olivia said leaning down over a grinning Alex. "May I have a kiss?"

"Yes you may." Alex cupped Olivia's cheek and claimed her mouth in a sweet kiss that lasted a few moments before pulling away. "Now go get yourself cleaned up for dinner."

A low growl rose from her throat. "Oh Alexandra, I think I've met my match."

"You have but it'll be worth it." Alex grinned back and stole another kiss. "Now go, you stink."

Olivia grabbed her robe and bath bag, stole a kiss and ran out the door. "Be right back."

Olivia and Alex were just sitting down with their dinner when Jo and Blair came in the cafeteria. They quickly got their food and joined the girls at their normal table.

"Hey guys, how did studying go?" Alex asked as she ate her side salad.

"Oh it went really good. I think I'm ready." Jo sighed taking a drink of her lemonade. "I just really can't seem to get my tongue around some of the words."

Olivia laughed and said under her breath. "That's because your tongue is too busy being wrapped around Blair's. Who knew french kissing would be on the test?"

Jo and Blair both turned bright red and looked at each other and then back at their friends.

"Oh don't worry. You know you're secret is safe with us." Alex said patting Blair's hand. "We're happy for you guys and if it helps we're the only ones that know."

"Yeah, Mrs. G thought you guys had had a fight earlier." Olivia said between bites. "Little did she know…"

Jo gave Olivia a dirty look. "You may be my best friend but I'll still knock you lights out."

"Nah it'll never happen, you love me too much." Olivia grinned and popped a carrot into her mouth. "Besides we really are on your side."

"Oh she knows that Liv. She just doesn't like to be teased." Blair said squeezing Jo's thigh under the table. "Anyway we were going to ask you guys if you wanted to go to dinner and a movie Friday night."

Olivia brightened up and looked at Alex. "Sounds great? What do you think?"

"I don't have any plans and we haven't all been out in a while." Alex agreed looking back at Blair. "Count us in."

"What movie are we going to see?" Olivia asked already thinking that this could be her and Alex's first date.

"Not sure yet." Blair answered. "We'll have to look it up or just wait and see what's playing when we get there."

"Either way sounds good to me. " Alex smiled. " I'm just excited to get to ride on Liv's bike again."

Jo looked between Olivia and Alex and a knowing smile covered her face. Oh I just bet you can't Alex.