Alicia knew she was early for their study session, herlast class had been cancelled and she didn't want to go back to her apartment to find out what her roommate was doing with her boyfriend. So she decided to come early to Will's and wait for him there. Using the key he had given her – as a safety measure – to let herself in, she saw a brunette lying only in her underwear on the couch.
"Oh my God!" Alicia screamed covering her eyes, embarrassed.
The brunette rushed to get her clothes, strangely, appearing less embarrassed than Alicia.
"I'm sorry. I thought it was Will."
Oh, she was his date. Had he forgotten about her and their study?
"No, I'm sorry."
"So, you're…" The girl asked confused, but with a hint of jealousy.
"Alicia. I'm his study partner. We were supposed to have a study session, but he must have forgotten. Don't worry, I'm going."
Before the brunette could say anything else, the door opened once again. This time it was Will. Alicia saw the look of shock on his face as looked back and forth between her and the brunette. Alicia stood there watching Will trying to say something but his voice had deserted him as his date ran past and jumped him.
"Hey, babe, surprise! I came to spend the weekend."
Alicia, still embarrassed, said, "Will, we can study another time, I'm going now. Sorry again." And she left almost running, feeling like it wasn't fast enough.
Will followed her out of the apartment and caught up with her, he explained, "Alicia, that's Helena. I didn't know she was coming or I wouldn't have set up our study session."
"Will, it's ok. I just don't want to interrupt. Wait, Helena. That Helena?"
"Yes. We've been kind of dating for some time and I haven't had the chance to tell you, but last weekend when I went home, she cornered me into something more serious; at least exclusive. I've decided to give this commitment you talk so much about a shot."
Alicia wondered why Will hadn't told her earlier. He had several missed opportunities throughout the past week when they studied, but he hadn't. Maybe he wasn't sure about Helena, or maybe he wasn't sure about his feelings for her or what their relationship as it was really meant to him. Either way Will had to figure it all out.
"Wow, I'm impressed. Now go, don't keep your girlfriend waiting."
Faking a stab in the chest, he said, "Ouch! That word, girlfriend." Making them both laugh.
Alicia left still astonished. Will, ladies' man, one of Georgetown's most eligible bachelors was in a relationship. Sadly, before she had a shot going out with him.