Kitty walked downstairs for lunch and instantly regretted it. Carmen sat there glowering at her and Tyler was sitting next to her and Tee protectively. However, Tee got to her feet and approached Kitty.
"Hi. I'm Tee. You're Kitty, right?" she asked.
Kitty nodded.
"Do you need help unpacking your things?" Tee asked.
"Yes, please." Kitty said.
"Oh, and so she speaks!" Tyler said, and Kitty felt her heart break into two.
"Let's go." Tee put an arm around Kitty, and Kitty stiffened, but then she relaxed. She knew Tee was a friend.
"Careful Tee, she might hurt you!" Carmen called.
"No she won't, Carmen, don't be such a-!" the next few words that spurted from Tee's mouth were so rude Kitty began to giggle.
Tee grinned. "Come on, let's go." She grabbed Kitty's hand and they went up to Kitty's bedroom.
About an hour later, Tee and Kitty were just sewing when Tyler entered.
"Johnny wants you for something." He told Tee, and Tee said she'd be back in a bit and left.
"So then, finally made a friend?" Tyler said calmly. "Dennis was right about you, you're an untalented freak! Tee isn't your FRIEND, she just feels sorry for you!" he snapped.
Even Tyler was shocked. He opened his mouth, maybe to say more or try to take it back, but Kitty threw her sewing onto the bed and stood up.
"Shut UP Tyler!" she cried. "What did I ever do to you?! I gave Rick a hug! I was being comforted when you weren't there for me! Tyler, I've fallen for you so hopelessly, and now I wish I hadn't because you hate me, and you're making ME hate me too!" and with those words, Kitty ran out crying.
Down the stairs she went, and into the basement, and there she sat, crying her eyes out, but silently.
Tee was there; she put an arm around Kitty and let her forehead rest against the other girl's. "Do you love him?" Tee asked quietly.
"I think I do." Kitty said quietly.
"Oh, Kitty." Tee said, pulling her into a proper hug, which Kitty returned.
