Alexander

"Are people staring at us?" Hunter asked.

The entire class was walking to their dorms, however, the odd looks and whispers from other kids made them feel self-conscious.

"I think so." Alexander blushed.

The sixteen teens looked around at the other kids staring at them. Sarah, who wouldn't let go of Matt's hand all day, smirked and tilted her head back for an obnoxious laugh.

"They probably know we're the badasses that held our own against villains," Sarah said.

"Well not all of us held our own." Jake laughed as he looked at Alexander.

Alexander sighed and looked down at his feet. The fact he couldn't defeat Rey Tigre was humiliating. What made matters worse is that he barely survived. The real question is how was he still alive? Surely Rey Tigre could have done a lot worse to his unconscious body?

Fouzia swatted Jake's arm. "Shut up."

Soon three girls walked up to them. Each of them wore red and black cheerleading outfits.

"Hello there, we've heard so much about you." The blond one said.

"And I would love to get to know more about you." Hunter smirked.

The girls ignored him and continued talking. "What are you guys doing tonight?"

"Studying." Victoria said.

"Video games." Jake said.

"Body building." Kaleb laughed.

"Rocking Matt's world." Sarah grinned.

This made a couple of the kids gag in response, as Matt blushed.

"Well the upperclassmen saw some of your battles and heard about how you guys fought in the Black Church. So we thought that you freshmen were cool enough to party with the big dogs." She said.

Maryanne smiled brightly and clapped her hands. "A high school party!" Maryanne cheered.

"Shut up Maryanne." Sarah groaned.

The brunet cheerleader smiled. "It's off campus, it's just a couple blocks from here, we really hope you guys can make it."

"We totally will." Hunter smirked.

The cheerleaders skipped away leaving the class alone.

"Won't we get in trouble for going off campus?" Kevin asked.

"That dear boy is why we aren't going to ask for permission." Hunter smiled.

Alexander raised an eyebrow. "And why are we so eager to go to a party?"

"Come on guys we have a chance to go where no other freshmen are going!" Hunter yelled.

"I'm with Hunter, it sounds fun." Maryanne smiled.

"It could also provide a nice bonding experience for us as a class." Hunter smiled.

"You're not slick Hunter, you just want free booze." Victoria said.

"That is true, come on who is in?" Hunter asked.

Matt raised his hand and smiled. "Sarah and I are in. A night out sounds fun."

"I'm in the mood for a little mischief myself." Faith smiled.

Lex sighed. "If she goes, I'll go."

Fouzia clapped her hands. "It's been so long since I had a good dance, I say we go."

"I'm in for the hot cheerleaders." Jake smirked.

Victoria scoffed and turned to Maryanne. "Please tell me you aren't actually thinking of sneaking out."

"Actually, I was planning on going." Maryanne blushed.

Cleo played with a strand of mint hair and smirked. "I'm in, I can't be the only kid here."

"All of us want to go." Aurelie said.

Hunter raised an eyebrow. "Are you referring to all of the voices in your head?"

She laughed. "I thought that was implied."

"I'm in too, I love free food!" Kaleb said.

I'm in. Aerolynn said.

Jarret nodded. "I guess I'll come."

"We are going to get in so much trouble." Kevin sighed.

"So are you in?" Jake grinned.

Kevin laughed. "Yeah."

Alexander paused; they shouldn't be sneaking off campus. School just started, could they be breaking rules already? However, the memory of his attack clung to his mind. He almost died, that made him want to chase the things that made him feel alive. He was tired of always being the good guy. Maybe he should follow Hunter's lead and act a little reckless. He only had one life.

"I'm in." Alexander said.

Hunter raised an eyebrow. "You are?"

Alexander nodded. "I am."

Fifteen sets of eyes turned to Victoria. Alexander smirked; he knew the others would use peer pressure to convince the girl.

Victoria sighed and rolled her eyes. "If we get caught I'm killing all of you."

"Yeah we're going to a party!" Maryanne yelled.


Hunter

"I regret my decision immensely." Victoria sighed.

Hunter rolled his eyes, the two currently stood in the center of the room watching others, dance, eat, swim, and do many other fun activities. Hunter however was convinced on getting Victoria out of her comfort zone.

"Whose house is this?" Victoria asked.

"One of the seniors lives close to school." Hunter explained.

"His parents are going to be upset when they see the condition their home is left in." She said.

Hunter smiled. "I'm sure they'll appreciate that we had an awesome rager."

Victoria rolled her eyes and sipped on her cup of sprite. Hunter smiled, she looked beautiful under the fluorescent pink and blue lights. Her dreadlocks almost seemed to give off a glow.

"Hey aren't you Victoria Crown." A girl with wings said.

Victoria raised an eyebrow. "I am she."

"That's so cool, you're like a total badass. Everyone's talking about how you demolished that villain in the Black Church." She said.

"Well, I wouldn't say demo-"

"Yep, my girl totally kicked ass," Hunter smirked, cutting her off.

Victoria shot him a look that was very clear: Don't put words in my mouth and don't call me your girl.

"You guys should come play beer bong with us." A boy with antlers said.

Hunter grinned. "We're in."

"No thank you," Victoria said.

Hunter groaned and turned to the upperclassmen. "Excuse us for a second."

He grabbed Victoria's arm and pulled her to a corner. "You need to take a chill pill."

"Pardon?" Victoria asked.

"Victoria, we're only young for eighteen years, after that, we're old and depressed adults hating existence. I vote we party now so we can fully enjoy our childhood." Hunter said.

Victoria smirked. "I have enough fun, thank you very much."

Hunter rolled his eyes. "I'm sure all those books you read are riveting."

"They are, the last book I read was about generational trauma and-"

"Victoria, I'm going to stop you before you do something reckless like put something meaningful in my brain," Hunter said.

Victoria rolled her eyes. "I don't even drink. Beer smells like urine."

"That's fine I can drink enough for the both of us." Hunter grinned.

She sighed dramatically. "Fine, we can play."


Alexander

"You're um…blouse looks nice." Alexander said.

God that sounded lame. Maryanne smiled. "Thanks."

The two teens currently sat on couch that was covered in alcohol and pizza stains.

"I like the lights here, they're pretty." Maryanne smiled.

The smooth thing to say, was proably not as pretty as you, but the only thing that came out of his mouth was, "Yeah must have been expensive."

"How's your Pepsi?" Maryanne laughed.

Alexander laughed. "Delicious."

"I take it you are not a drinker either." Maryanne chuckled.

"I can't be with Hunter as my roommate, someone as to make sure he doesn't drink too much and end up in Mexico." Alexander laughed.

Maryanne laughed, Alexander smiled he liked the sound of her laugh.

"Alexander!" Fouzia called.

He turned to see Fouzia marching to him. "Hey Fouzia."

"Come with me now!" Fouzia yelled.

Without waiting for an answer, she grabbed his hand and pulled him off the couch.

"Bye?" Maryanne said awkwardly

"Where are we going?" Alexander asked.

They kept walking until they reached a large figure vomiting into a plant. Alexander stopped when he realized it was Kaleb.

"Oh god please tell me you weren't drinking." Alexander sighed.

Kaleb shook his head. "Worse. I ate the nachos."

"I freaking told him, if it moves you can't eat it, but that didn't stop him from devouring the entire bowl!" Fouzia hissed.

"I grew up in a circus, those purple nachos can't defeat me!" Kaleb cheered, before throwing back up in the plant.

"Hera give me strength," Alexander sighed.

"Come on help me carry him upstairs he proably needs to sit down." Fouzia said.

The two each took one of Kaleb's six arms, the boy chuckling. "You guys are great friends."

Alexander chuckled. "I know."

The two helped the boy walk up the stairs, Alexander and Fouzia struggling to support his massive frame. They opened the door to the first room but found a bunch of teens smoking.

"Want to join?" One coughed.

"Pass." Fouzia said as she slammed the door.

The trio made their way to the second door. Alexander opened it and blushed when he saw it was two guys making out.

"Want to join?" One of them smirked.

"Pass!" Fouzia yelled.

She blushed and slammed the door. "Let's agree to never talk about this night."

The three of them made their way to the last door. Alexander knocked on it cautiously. No answer.

"Third time's a charm." Fouzia smirked.

Alexander opened the door and all three of them sighed in relief. The trio walked to the bed and dropped Kaleb on, the bed shaking loudly.

"Make sure he stays off his back, he might choke on his own vomit." Alexander said.

He looked at Fouzia's jacket and blushed. On her shoulder was a large glob of vomit.

"Um.. he got some puke on them." Alexander laughed.

Fouzia looked down and groaned. She threw her jacket to the ground and sighed. She turned to look at Kaleb.

"When he pukes up the last nacho, I'm barbecuing him." She said.

Alexander chuckled and took his jacket off. "No lady should be left freezing."

"Alexander one we live in Miami, two I'm Muslim I have more layers on than anyone in this party." Fouzia said.

Alexander blushed. "You're right."

Fouzia laughed and took the jacket. "The thought is appreciated though."

She took it on and smirked when she saw the logo. "You're from Chicago?"

"Yeah, the great Windy City." He said.

"Cool," Fouzia smirked. "So what exactly is your quirk?"

"What do you mean?" Alexander asked.

Fouzia laughed. "It's just that everyone else's is just so flashy. I feel like I know nothing about yours."

"I just figured, you were like everyone else and saw me as competition." Alexander said.

Fouzia raised an eyebrow. "Do you think I'm that shallow?"

"No of course not." Alexander blushed.

"Well my quirk allows me to judge someone's weakness. I can just look at someone and suddenly all their flaws just pop in my head. It's complicated I guess." Alexander said.

Fouzia laughed. Alexander sighed. "I know it's dorky."

"Not at all, at least your quirk is unique. The last thing the world needs is another fire bender." Fouzia said.

"Yeah well not a single one of them is like you." Alexander said.

He blushed, was that something too personal to say? Alexander couldn't tell if she was angry or blushing under her niqab.

"Besides I believe everyone's quirk is a gift from the Gods." Alexander said.

Fouzia raised an eyebrow. "Gods?"

Alexander blushed. "I'm Hellenistic."

"I have no idea what that means." Fouzia admitted.

"I worship the Greek gods." Alexander explained.

He was prepared for her to laugh at him. Most people laughed at him when he told them that. Only Fouzia didn't seem amused, she seemed intrigued.

"That sounds cool." Fouzia said.

Alexander smiled. "Really? Most people don't recognize it is a real religion. Most people just assume I'm a big Percy Jackson fan."

Fouzia laughed. "I was always more of a Kane Chronicles girl myself. But don't worry you don't have to talk about people not taking your religion seriously. People associate my culture with terrorist culture, as if they are the same thing."

"Is that why you want to be a hero?" Alexander asked.

Fouzia paused. "Not necessarily, but I have to admit to chance to prove that not all Muslims are villains out to destroy the American way of life is appealing."

"Well if it helps, I don't see you as a villain, I think you might be one of the best potential heroes in our class." Alexander said.

Based on the way her eyes brightened. Alexander could tell she was smiling. Alexander smiled, she did have pretty eyes.

"Water!" Kaleb groaned.

Alexander was pulled out of his thoughts and laughed.

"We should proably get him a water bottle, if he keeps throwing up he'll get dehydrated." Fouzia muttered.

Alexander looked down. "Uh, yeah totally."


Aurelie

Come on let's dance. Adriana said.

Aurelie rolled her eyes as she swayed to the beat of a popular pop song. "I am dancing."

You aren't doing it right. She complained.

Those cupcakes look marvelous, we should go try some. Allison purred.

"For the last time I am dancing to the song I want to dance to!" She snapped.

"Are you alright." A voice asked.

Aurelie turned to see a cute Hispanic boy with golden eyes watching her. Aurelie blushed. "Yeah, it's just… complicated."

He laughed. "Don't worry I know all about you."

Aurelie's smirked. "Oh really."

He blushed. "I don't mean that in a stalker way. It's just that the whole school is talking about you guys. Are the rumors true?"

"That I'm gorgeous, with an even better personality?" Aurelie joked.

He laughed. "That's true, but I was referencing the fact that you're DID, and you're quirk let's you summon all of your alters."

"I don't know if DID is the right word for it, it's kind of my quirk has a mind of it's own." She said.

He's cute, do you think he likes us? Allison asked.

He probably wouldn't like me, I'm revolting. Adele sighed.

"That's so cool, my quirk is lame." He said.

He pointed to a can of coke and his golden eyes glowed yellow. Soon the can disappeared in a cloud of mist. The can reappeared in his hands, causing Aurelie to laugh.

"Nice party trick." She said.

Diego Gonzales

Quirk: Summon- Diego can teleport nonorganic objects into his hands.

"Well you already know my name, it's only fair I know yours." She said.

"Diego, I'm a sophomore." He said.

Aurelie smirked. "Well, Diego it is nice to meet you."


Victoria

Victoria knew she was good at practically everything. Therefore she wasn't surprised when she learned she was amazing at beer pong. It was quite simple really, the game itself was about accuracy and physics.

Victoria smirked as she tossed the ball, the white sphere landing perfectly inside of the cup at the furthest end of the table.

"Drink." She smirked.

Her competition was two senior boys who slurred when they spoke.

"Chug! Chug!" The other kids yelled.

The boys laughed before grabbing the red solo cups and downing the liquid. Hunter turned to her and smiled.

"How are you so good at this." Hunter said.

Victoria smiled. "Because I think with my brain, while you think with your ego."

"Fair enough." Hunter smirked.

A blue skinned cheerleader stepped forward. "I think it's obvious who won this round! Give it up for Victoria Crown and Hunter Sato!"

Everyone burst out into applause, cheering Victoria's name. Victoria blushed. She had to admit she liked receiving the validation from her peers.

"You earned this you know, you're a champ." Hunter laughed.

Victoria grinned and did something that she hadn't planned. She grabbed Hunter's shoulders and pulled him in for a hug. He hugged her back, which felt surprisingly nice. His touch was strong, making her feel safe in his arms. He smelled nice, which she credited to the bottle of cologne he doused himself with earlier.

She pulled away awkwardly while blushing. "We won." She laughed.

"Indeed we did, you are amazing Victoria Crown." Hunter laughed.


Diego

"Fuck off snowflake." Aurelie said.

Although he wasn't sure if was Aurelie. Her hair was now yellow and so were her eyes.

"Aurelie?" He asked.

Soon her eyes flashed indigo, and her whole demeanor changed.

"Sorry that was Adeline." Aurelie blushed.

Diego laughed. "Which one was she?"

"She's the violent one, she can get a little protective over me." Aurelie laughed.

Aurelie leaned forward to Diego, making the boy blush. "But I told her that I can take care of myself and I am quite enjoying your presence."

"You are?" He smiled.

She nodded; her words made him smile like an idiot. He took a deep breath, he just had to ask her. If she said no and rejected him, it wasn't a big deal. He sighed, he just needed to get over his fear.

"Do you want to go upstairs." He asked nervously.

"Oh." She blushed.

If Diego was white, he would have been as red as a tomato. He blushed and looked down at his sneakers.

"Forget I said anything." He said.

"No it's just…am I to much? I mean don't get me wrong I love my girls, but I get it can be overwhelming for others." She said.

"Trust me I'm into you, all of you." Diego said.

Aurelie smiled. "You got the stamp of approval from all of them."

She stood up slowly and held her hand out and grinned. "So are you coming?"

Diego grinned and took her hand the two kids running up the stairs.


Faith

"This party is a dud." Faith said.

I'm having enough fun watching Jake eat half the pantry. Aerolynn smirked.

"When did you two become friends?" Faith asked.

Somewhere in between us almost dying. He's a really great guy, once you get to know him. Aerolynn said.

Faith smirked. She was able to read in between the lines. "Sounds like you have a little crush."

Does no one at this school know I'm a lesbian? Aerolynn sighed.

Faith gasped. She was totally reading that situation wrong. "My bad, I had no idea! I'm your roommate why didn't you tell me?"

How was I supposed to organically bring up my sexuality, did you want me to have this big coming-out moment for us to bond over? Sorry to disappoint you, I like girls this is your only notice, you will be not be receiving a big coming-out speech. Aerolynn said.

Faith laughed. "Point taken. So is there a girl you like?"

All the girls in our class are crazy. No offense. Aerolynn said.

"None taken." Faith said.

"Guys!" Cleo called.

Faith and Aerolynn turned to see Cleo sitting with some other kids. They all were gathered around a table, a glass bottle on the table in front of them.

"Are they doing what I think they are?" Faith laughed.

Aerolynn nodded, a smirk on her face. You should invite Lex over.

Faith blushed. God was her crush that obvious?

"Why we're just friends?" Faith said.

Sweetie denial is a river in Egypt.

"That's not how you spell it, but point taken." Faith sighed.

She turned to her best friend who currently pretending to be interested in what some jocks were saying.

"Hey Lex, do you want to play Spin the Bottle with us?" She asked.

Lex laughed. "Do people still play that game? I thought that died in 2007."

"Well it looks like it's making a comeback, come on it could be fun." Faith chuckled.

"Catching mono could be fun?" Lex asked.

"Don't be such a pessimist." Faith grinned.

Lex sighed before rolling his eyes. "Fine! I'll play."

Faith clapped her hands. "Let's go."

The three teens walked over to the table and joined Cleo and the others. Jake saw the others going and smirked. He ran over and leaped over the couch landing right next to Aerolynn.

"Don't forget me." Jake grinned.

I pity the girl that has to kiss you. Aerolynn smirked.

"When I get a kiss from smoking hot Cleo, you'll be eating those words." Jake whispered to her.

Faith laughed. They were a strange duo indeed.

"I'll go first." Cleo laughed.

She gently placed her hands on the bottle before giving it a whirl. The bottle spun around for what seemed to be hours. Before eventually it landed on Aerolynn.

"Does it count if it's same sex?" A cheerleader asked.

A boy grinned. "Hell yeah it counts, I know I'm not the only one who wants to see some hot lezzie kisses."

Jake growled. "Shut the fuck off before I bite your head off."

With the size of his mouth, Faith was sure that he could. Faith held up her hand, a bone claw emerging from her wrist.

"Not if I don't cut him first." Faith snarled.

She wasn't going to let some loser upperclassmen disrespect her roommate.

Everyone calm down, let's just get this over with. Aerolynn groaned.

Aerolynn turned to face Cleo who seemed to embarrassed to look her in the eye.

"So how do you want to do this, do you-" Cleo was cut off by Aerolynn kissing her.

Faith raised an eyebrow, she wasn't sure if Aerolynn was normally that forward or if that was just the spirit of the night making them all act wild. Cleo gently caressed Aerolynn's cheek and deepened the kiss, pushing Aerolynn back slightly.

There were a couple catcalls, but for the most part everyone just looked around awkwardly. They were going at it for a while, it didn't even feel like a game anymore, it felt like they were intruding in a private moment.

"Okay guys! I think it's time we give someone else a chance to play!" A girl yelled.

Cleo pulled away about as red as a strawberry, while Aerolynn looked dazed. Almost as if she just experienced the best kiss of her life.

Faith smirked and turned to Jake. "Don't get your hopes up about Cleo, I don't thinks he plays for your team."

Jake groaned. "Why is this always happening to me?"

Cleo handed the bottle to the person right next to her, which so happened to be Lex.

"Your turn." She said.

"I don't know if he can upstage that." Faith smirked.

Aerolynn shot Faith a look that made her chuckle. Lex smirked and spun the bottle. Faith paused, if Lex wanted couldn't he rig this whole thing.? This game was a matter of luck, and that in his domain. Whoever it landed on did that mean he wanted it to land on them?

Just as this thought came into her mind the bottle stopped. Landing right on her.

"Well this is anticlimactic." Jake yawned.

Faith's had to fight the urge to gasp. Was this really happening? She looked up at Lex slowly, god he looked cute. He gulped, he seemed as nervous as she was. He sighed before looking away, refusing to meet her eyes.

"I don't want to play, skip me." He said.

"That's not really good sportsmanship." Jake smirked.

"I don't want to play. Skip me." Lex repeated.

Faith frowned. Did she do something wrong? "It's just a game Lex."

"Well I don't want to play." He frowned.

"It's not that serious-"

"I don't want to kiss you!" Lex blurted.

The whole table went silent. The words stabbed her heart like a blade. Faith forced a smile.

"It's okay." Her voice cracked.

"Wait Faith let me explain." Lex said.

Faith ignored him and stood up. She wasn't going to cry in front of all these people. She marched away, trying to maintain her last sense of dignity.


Sarah

"I love Ariana Grande!" Sarah yelled.

Sarah was dancing with some of the cheerleaders in the living room. Sarah normally wasn't a girls girl but she had to admit hanging out with the cheerleaders was fun. They were stylish and they too, liked to gossip about boys.

The girls were currently dancing to 7 Rings, when yelling was heard. "I don't want to kiss you!" A voice yelled.

Sarah frowned. That voice sounded familiar. Lex? She turned to see Faith running out of the hallway and out of the front door.

"What's her problem." Sarah said.

Suddenly she put the pieces together. Lex was yelling he didn't want to kiss Faith. How humiliating. Lex came running in shortly after. He stopped when he saw her.

"Have you seen Faith." He asked.

"You're a real gentleman Dayton." She said.

He sighed. "I didn't mean it like that, she ran off before I could explain."

Sarah rolled her eyes and continued dancing. "Boys are so stupid."

"I know I'm stupid I just want to talk to her." Lex sighed.

"A word of advice Dayton, leave her alone for the night. You just embarrassed her at her first high school party, she's not going to want to think about you let alone see you. Get her a gift tomorrow and beg for mercy and she'll probably forgive you." Sarah said.

Lex sighed. "You think so?"

Sarah rolled her eyes. "I don't know I'm not a fucking mind reader, now can you leave you're a real buzzkill, I almost missed the part where she talks about buying weaves."

"You know you're nicer than you think Sarah," Lex said.

"Tell people that and I'll murder you Dayton." She said.

"Is he bothering you?" Matt asked.

The two teens turned to see Matt standing a couple of feet away from them, his eyes burning with anger. Sarah gulped, why was he so mad? How come he always made her scared all of sudden. Lately, it seemed like his anger was always spilling out of him.

"No babe, we're just talking. It's fine." She said.

Matt's face darkened his eyes going to Lex. "You're alone with him?"

Sarah laughed. Was he serious?

"Does it look like we're alone? We're in the middle of the dance floor." She said.

Lex looked at Matt awkwardly. "Really, we were just talking."

"I'm not stupid Lex, you're trying to get one over on me again. You must get a real kick off defeating the son of pro hero, now you want to take my girlfriend!" Matt snarled.

"Dude calm down." Lex said.

Sarah stopped dancing and walked over to Matt. He was going to lose it and that terrified her. She could slowly see all the emotions leaving his eyes.

"Babe it's fine, we were just talking, Lex isn't trying to use me or hurt you." Sarah said.

Lex was a good guy, he wouldn't do something like that. She just knew it.

"So you guys are so close you know what kind of person he is?" Matt yelled.

"Babe please just calm down," Sarah said.

"Matt why don't you go take a walk." Lex said.

Matt growled. "Don't tell me what to fucking do."

"Look it's obvious you're on edge and you've probably had to much to drink, I just don't want you say or do something you might regret." Lex said.

"Aria!" Matt yelled.

He held out his palms and a giant gust of wind slammed into Lex throwing the boy into the wall. Everyone in the room gasped. Lex groaned in pain as he got up slowly. Holy crap he looked hurt. Her stomach dropped when she saw a gash on his forehead. She ran over to go help him, when she felt a strong hand wrap around her wrist.

"Come on babe, we're going." Matt growled.

"I don't want to leave!" Sarah yelled.

Matt ignored her and pulled her arm roughly. Practically dragging her out of the house. He kept dragging her until they were several blocks away closer to Morning Star campus. Sarah wanted to cry out in pain about how tight he was squeezing her wrist, but the adrenaline made everything feel numb. He let go of her wrist roughly. He stopped and sighed.

"I'm sorry for how I acted." He said.

He gently grabbed her hand and took it into his. "I just lost I when I saw you with him, I really care about you, you know that right?"

Sarah nodded slowly. She was still trying to process the whole ordeal. She never knew Matt could get that angry. What happened to that sweet charming boy she knew earlier? He leaned in and kissed her softly, and Sarah kissed him back, not because she wanted to but because she felt like that's what she had to do.

"Do you want to sleep in my dorm until Jake comes back?" Matt asked.

"Um, I'm really sweaty from all of that dancing, is it okay if I shower and just crash in my room?" Sarah asked.

Matt frowned, before nodding. "You're not mad at me are you?"

"No babe, it's already forgotten." She said with a smile so big it hurt.

Maybe if she smiled hard enough, he wouldn't be able to tell how scared she was. He nodded and walked away, leaving the girl alone. Sarah looked down at her wrist, the same one he was squeezing. Right where his fingers were was a giant purple bruise. She ran her fingers over it and winced. He didn't mean it. She told herself.

She wiped the tears that started to form around her eyes and slowly walked back to her room.