AN- Goody! Chapter 17! I'd just like to thank my Honey Bear for reviewing, even though he isn't really into the RENT thing. Thanks! I know the last chapter had a tiny bit of turmoil and quite a bit of vulgarity…but I was good right? Well review this! Thanks!

Roger rolled his eyes and stomped off to his room, slamming the door behind him. Swearing could be heard when the door was closed. Collins sighed and sat back down, putting his arm around Jesse. Joanne looked at Mark and smiled. Maureen raised an eyebrow to Gwen.

"Gwen?" She asked, standing up. "Hmm…I'm Maureen." She said offering her hand. She stared at Gwen's throat. Is that…no…it couldn't be…an Adam 's apple? What the hell?

Gwen shook her hand. "Yeah…nice to meet you Maureen." She said, looking back at Mark.

"So Gwen, are you 'with' Mark? Are you guy's a thing?" She asked conversationally.

"Uh…" Gwen glanced at Mark. He nodded.

"Yeah…we are Maureen." Mark interjected.

"Oh…" Maureen decided her was going to be spiteful. She couldn't stand it when Mark didn't pay attention to her, and liked someone better than her. "So I guess you know that Gwen has an Adam's apple?" She said loudly, covering her mouth dramatically. "Oh dear. Did I say that out loud?" She rolled her eyes and laughed.

Joanne cleared her throat. "Maureen, what the hell is wrong with you? Who gives a shit? So Mark dates someone you don't like, big fricken deal! You don't have to call Gwen a guy because you don't like her." She said folding her arms.

"Actually…" Gwen started softly. Mark took her hand and kissed her cheek. "I'm a man." She said carefully taking her wig off.

Maureen gave a sharp laugh. "HA! I told you pookie!" She said smugly. "Wait…Mark…are you gay?" She asked bluntly.

Mark smiled. "I am." He said putting his arm around Gwen's waist.

Collins clapped his hands together. "Holy shit! This is fucking awesome!" He said jumping up. "I always knew you weren't comfortable with the ladies!"

Mark smiled oddly. "Uh…thanks? I think…"

Jesse smiled and got up as well. "This is a very interesting night." He laughed. "It's good to see you guys again." He said taking Collins hand.

"I think interesting is an understatement." Mark laughed. "So…before we got here what was going on?" He asked, changing the subject. The mood of the room immediately went dismal.

"Mimi and Roger fought again." Joanne said softly, getting up. "I'll let Collins enlighten you. Maureen and I should get going. Come on honey."

They left, leaving Mark and Gwen alone with Collins and Jesse. There was a long silence before anyone said anything.

"What'd they fight about?" Mark asked softly.

"Meems called Roger a jerk and he called her a bitch…" Collins frowned. "He's been in his room a while…why don't you go talk to him Mark?" Collins suggested. "We can keep Gwen company.

"Yeah…I'll do that…" Mark kissed Gwen on the cheek. "I'll be back." He said softly. Gwen nodded as she slipped her wig on over her natural hair.

Mark walked over to Roger's room, and cautiously, knocked. "Roger…its Mark, can I come in?" He asked kindly. A soft 'Yeah' was heard and slowly Mark opened the door and walked in, shutting it behind him.