When Rosie was walking towards the University that Monday, she felt like a squeezed sponge left out to fry in the sun for too long. Yesterday she had rested but…geez what a pain it could be to work as a waitress. She was a naturally clumsy person and she tried her best to not to drop anything but on Saturday she had dropped at least a dozen plates. Her boss had reframed her but when she saw that it was a prank she went soft on her. Especially when there was a cut running from the back of Rosie's elbow to almost the back of her hand. Luckily she was good with first aid and the cut wasn't deep at all. It hurt a little but not more than that. She could still do exersice, she could still move her arm so meh. Just a little cream and taking care of the cut was going to help.

When she was about to walk into the gate someone approached her. It was a beautiful girl with platinum blond hair and dark clothes with ruffles. She had huge pure blue eyes and she this very cute, cartoonish voice.

"Excuse me do you know Lysander Ainswoth?"

"Umm…yes." The girl clapped her hands delightedly.

"Oh, good. Do you know where he is?"

"I am not sure but if I see him I can pass a message from. But who are you?"

"Oh, me?" said the girl innocently. "I am Lysander's girlfriend!"

After promising to the girl with the blond hair to pass on a message to Lysander if she saw him, she bid farewell politely to the girl and walked into the building. She wasn't sure how to feel. It was like a huge stone in her stomach but…it was to be expected, wasn't it?

Lysander was a popular guy after all. And who was she? She was just…she was just…she was just herself. She wasn't even But at the same time it made things so much easier. Though she could always…

Rosie shook her head. She promised herself that she would never, ever steal someone else's boyfriend. She would have things clear from now on. No being overly friendly with Lysander Ainsworth. No talking about deep things, just small talk, nothing more nothing less.

Yes, that was what she was going to do.

Rosie didn't realize until that moment that a single tear slipped out of her eye. She brushed it away hastily and held her chin up.

If that guy had a girlfriend? Good for him. She wouldn't care. No, she didn't care.

But Rosie did care.

Rosie was gathering her things when she received the message on her battered, old phone.

Rosie, it's me. I've got good news. Magisterium Inc. accepted your manuscript they say they want to meet you next Tuesday. ARE YOU EXCITED?!

'CAUSE I AM!

Love,

Nico

P.S: Check your backpack I sent you a little gift.

P.S.S: Please use it! For me? (puppy eyes)

The brunette was about to faint on the spot. Finally! It had been so long since she had wanted to be a writer and that was a dream about to come true. And Nico had even sent her a gift. She opened her backpack and saw a small bag. She took it out and opened it. Inside, there was a pencil of black eyeliner, a short white lacey dress and a tough black leather jacket that reached the beginning of her waist. She frowned and fished at the bottom of her bag and almost screamed, there were a pair of 7 inch stiletto made of a shiny black material which she had so wanted! Nico apparently had also tossed in for her an anti frizz spray, deodorant and that jazmine perfume she had really wanted.

She paused and looked at the objects. She couldn't use them or could she? Before, she couldn't because she wasn't allowed to because it was "inappropriate" to show to much skin or wear clothes that highlighted your body. She had had to use a scarf to cover her beautiful wild hair, she had to wear loose clothes that were beautifully printed but that were too loose or if they were fitted she had to cover with them with a long piece of cloth. Her mother always told her that she was too fat. The truth was that her mother feared she had too much of a voluptuous body. One that would attract eyes.

Rosie feeling bold all of a sudden decided that she had to do this. She needed to do this. Why should she not use the freedom she had? Why not be as beautiful as she wanted? She picked her bag and went to the nearest bathroom which was at the end of the hall, she entered a cubicule and started her make-over

Rosie came out of the bathroom after having re-applied deodorant, a light sprinkle of her brand new perfume and wearing new clothes. She had to admit that she looked good. The dress was short it reached her mid-tight. Short but not too much. There was black belt incorporated at the middle which hihglighted her small waist. As for the heels she was taller and the leather jacket covered up a certain areas where she had something…special. When she stood in front of the mirror she took ot her toothpaste and took out her toothbrush. After having brushed her teeth, she applied on her chapstick, which made her lisp look glossy. She took the pencil and wondered if she should make a dramatic cat eye, or should she just line her eye and curl her eyelashes with a spoon to make them appear bigger.

She sighed and lined her upper lid with straight, medium sized line. When she was done she quite liked the effect it had. Her eyes did look huge indeed. She smiled a little and fixed her things. Finally, she let her hair out of her braid which gave her curly, flirty waves. She applied anti frizz serum and messed a little her hair and satisfied, fished for her I-pod and cursed. She had lent it to Alexy. She looked at the mirror pursed her lips. She could change back but she had already taken enough time to change 15 minutes in fact and the halls should be almost deserted, shouldn't they? But classes took place 24/7 in this university so someone from her class, or someone who knew her was bound to see her. She sighed and opened the door stepping out of the bathroom.

Walking with 7 inch high heels wasn't comfortable. Sure, it made you taller but she had to walk at the pace of a turtle. It was actually regular pace but Rosie was used to walking fast and confidently. Now she was walking confidently but at a slower pace which irritated her.

She didn't notice quite a few boys turned, staring at her. None of them recognized her but they were all staring at her. Rosie who was utterly oblivious of the attention walked with her shoulders and back straight.

When she reached the fountain, rosie paused and swept her eyes over looking for familiar faces and unfortunately she found them. She tried to ignore them as she searched for Alexy. Castiel, Nathaniel, Melody, Rosalya, Leo and Lysander were sitting by the fountain. When Leo saw her his eyes widened and rosalya confused that Leo had stopped in mid sentence looked up and saw a girl with long below shoulder dark brown hair, tight clothes flaunting off her curves and Rosalya who was looking at her with her side noticed her big chest and booty. She gasped a little when she recognized the brunette, she had the same slightly hooked nose, brown skin and thick eyebrows. She looked sideways over to Lysander and realized he was looking at the girl too, he was staring in shock at her transformation.

Rosie saw Alexy and Violette and Kim sitting in a loose circle on the patch of grass laughing near the fountain. He looked so happy, so carefree that she felt a little squeeze in her chest. She was worried for Lexi but if he didn't want to talk, what could she do? She swallowed saliva and started walking towards him. He was still talking animatedly with the two girls when she approached. She paused a feet or so away from Alexy and said.

"Alexy." The blue haired boy who was laughing looked up and his eyebrows rose in inquiry.

"do I know you?"

"does a wardrobe change make me look so different, lexi?" she asked a little hurt. Lexi frowned and then it hit him. It was…

"Rose!" Rosie recognized the voice turned surprised. It was nico, he was walking towards her.

"I thought you weren't allowed to enter." She said. Nico raised his eyebrow and raised his hand indicating her to talk louder. She repeated the sentence and the boy grinned.

"I have my ways." He said walking up close to her.

"please tell you didn't murder anyone."

"maybe I did." He said shrugging his shoulders. Rosie rolled her eyes and started to turn but before she could Nico said.

"that's it? No hello?" he said in mock hurt voice. Rosie who realized she was being rude turned to him and bumped her cheek with his which took the black haired boy by surprise.

"sorry and hello." She said smiling crookedly. Then she turned to Alexy and said. "Lexi give me my I-pod back?" Alexy who had been gaping open mouthed at Nico stepped out of trance and reached for his bag and took out an old I-pod.

"thank you." She said to Alexy.

"I still don't understand why you won't buy a new one." said Nico from behind her. Rosie smiled at him and simply said.

"Sentimental Value." Was all she said before she unslung her back pack. Nico offered his arm.

"would you like me to carry your bag, my beautiful lady?" Rosie looked at him and said.

"would you like me to slap your face with my bag, sir?"

"how swiftly you dismiss me." said Nico. And Rosie snorted.

"Go to the parking lot before they scold you."

"Only if you come with me." said Nico in a seductive voice. Rosie raised an eyebrow but all she said was.

"you go first I'll come in a sec." Nico winked and started to walk away. Rosie turned to tell Alexy.

"I won't be at home today. I left your dinner in the fridge in the transparent box not in the green one. That's for Leo. Okay?" Alexy just started at her blankly. "Lexi?" Alexy just looked at her weird and nodded. Rosie frowned but didn't say anything. As soon as she had her back to Alexy she noticed that Bianca was walking towards the fountain. Rosie who was studiously avoiding as much as she could people she knew, walked towards Bianca. When the raven haired girl saw the brunette walking in her direction she stopped and looked in shock. When Rosie was near enough, Bianca snapped out of it and said.

"Rosaline?" she opened her mouth to say more but the other girl cut her off.

"Remember what you told me last time?" Bianca nodded numbly.

"Well, here is my answer." She brushed past Bianca and stopped a moment to say. "I will make sure to not hurt your friend. In fact I don't think will feel confused about me as you say." And with that she walked away calmly and confidently, while Bianca was standing with her eyes wide.

Nico waited for Rosie and when she caught up to him he decided to peck her cheek. She was surprised but she didn't look flustered instead she smiled at him. But…it wasn't her smile. One look over her shoulder and he saw the boy glaring daggers at him.

Hmmm….maybe he was right after all. He walked with Rosie outside and noticed there was something weird with her. Her eyes…were they glassy?

"what's wrong?" he asked and Rosie looked up at him.

"Nothing." She said non-chalantly. Btu the way her face was set told him it that nothing, wasn't the case with her.

"If you don't tell me. I 'll go to Lysander and tell him you're oogling over him all day." She glared daggers at him and he relaxed a little when rosie was really sad, she didn't react to anything. He didn't notice he himself relaxed a little.

"I'll tell you late, okay." They walked in silence towards the parking lot. When rosie saw his black motorcycle she groaned.

"Not the motorcycle again." nico looked squarely he said.

"Really? Because it's yours now." He said in airy manner. "but if you don't want to…." Rosie stopped in her tracks. Nico was gifting her his motorcycle? His beloved black motorcycle?

"F-for me?!" she asked her voice shooting several octaves higher. Nico grinned knowing she loved it. He took out the keys from the front pocket and handed them to her. And then she did something that was just like the old rose. She tackled him into a hug wrapping her arms around his neck. Nico who wasn't used to being tackled into hugs almost stumbled but he didn't fall. He returned the hug, wrapping his arms around her waist and looked behind her for a second. The poeple that were gathered on the fountain had very good view of the parking lot and all of them were looking shocked at the display, particularly a certain, silver haired boy.

"It's the least I could do." Answered Nico who was looking at Lysander, he was aware of the death glare he was receiving and smiled squeezing rosie tighter. She pulled away and her eyes were shining.

"it's all thanks to you." She said and Nico who had never seen her cry like this before didn't quite know what to do. So he squeezed her shoulders.

"no, it was you Rosie. I just did a little this and a little that and that was that but it was you, never doubt that." Rosie covered her face with her hands and he wrapped his arms around her enveloping her into a hug.

"now, how about trying your new motorcycle, eh?" he asked her when she pulled away. For all answer she snatched the keys from him and ran towards her new ride.

When Bianca saw Rosaline hugging the black haired boy and then disappearing while riding a motorcycle she recovered and sat down beside Castiel the first thing she heard was.

"What did she tell you?" asked Rosalya.

"Was that really Rosaline?" asked Castiel.

"It wasn't really Rosaline was it?" asked Bianca looking directly at Lysander. He looked at her back and there was something odd about his eyes.

"I think it was."

"I didn't think she had such a booty." said Leo.

"I didn't think she had such a nice body." said Rosalya.

"Is her body the only thing you noticed?" said Lysander probably to himself but everyone heard him and all of them snapped their heads to them. Bianca noticed that although he had asked the question calmly there was something unsettling about his posture.

"and what did you expect us to notice?" asked Bianca softly. He looked at her.

"The way she moved, there was something off about it." He said almost hesitantly.

"Off, in what way?" asked Rosalya, intrigued.

"There was something fake in it." said Nathaniel surprisingly. "like if she was pretending she was fine but she isn't." Bianca felt a pang of guilt in her stomach.

"Who is that boy?" asked Bianca voicing everybody's thoughts.

"That's Nico." Sais Rosalya. "he is the hottie of Sweet Amoris college and widely known for not having a girlfriend at all."

"what Is he to her?" asked Bianca again. It was Leo who answered the question, in this real casual manner.

"oh, Nico? He's just her best friend." Rosalya snorted.