A/N: hey guys, sorry it took me so long this time. Uni started and I already feel very involved in it. And to be honest it also took me a while to figure out how I should keep going. This is the result.

Enjoy ;)

„Did you tell her that you were into her back then?"

„Are you out of your mind? That would have ruined the whole moment and my entire relationship with Karma! Plus, I'm not even into her anymore, so she never needs to know."

„The way I see it that is one more reason to actually tell her. So you can have a good chuckle over it."

After I had spent the night at Karma's motel we had breakfast together and then I went to Lauren's to go get settled for as long as I didn't have a place of my own, or even better I would figure things out with Reagan. Even though I was angry with her I still loved her and wanted to give it another shot. Of course, Lauren was totally against that idea. „You are absolutely not going back to that slut, under no circumstances! And if that means I have to chain you to your bed in the guestroom I'll be more than happy to do it." She winked at me. „Maybe I should do that anyway and then invite Karma over for some action in that department."

„Lauren!" I threw a pillow at her. „Stay out of my relationship with Karma! In fact, stay away from Reagan as well. It's none of your business!"

Lauren was outraged. „Of course it is my business if my best friends girlfriend cheats on her! Even more so if that best friend comes crying to me to complain about it. It hurts me, too, you know."

Now she crossed her arms and pouted.

I just couldn't stay mad at her. I scooched over to her and cuddled her. „Aww! You're the bestest of all them best friends! What would I do without you?"

„Die sad and alone because without me you wouldn't find a girlfriend!"

I pushed her away from me playingly. „Hey! That's not true! I found Reagan all by myself." I sighed and stared off into the distance. „I guess she doesn't count, though, because apparently she is a cheater."

Now it was Lauren who pulled me into a hug. „Oh come on! That has absolutely nothing to do with you and your choices. She decided to cheat on you and she should be the one who suffers from it, not you!"

That was what made Lauren so great. She could be really sarcastic, like myself, and she wasn't a big fan of showing any affection to anybody but deep down she was the most loving person I knew. She just knew when it was time to comfort someone and when it was appropriate to make jokes.

At noon Lauren and I decided to go over to Reagans and my place to pick up some things. I assumed she wouldn't be in at the time but I still didn't want to go alone in case we'd come across her.

Which, obviously, had to happen. We were just done getting enough things for a couple of weeks and were out the door when Reagan pulled up in the driveway.

I was ready to run to our car when Lauren pulled me back. „You gotta talk to her eventually. Just get it over with."

I wanted to stomp my foot and run away but I knew Lauren was right so I just turned around and waited for Reagan to come to the door, arms-crossed while Lauren went to our car to give us some space.

The way Reagan walked over to me I already saw she was pissed at me. „So what, you're doing your best friend now, too?"

I groaned. „I believe you are the last person right now who has the right to be upset. And now you're just being distasteful. I really don't know what your problem is."

Reagan sighed. „You're right. And I'm sorry. I shouldn't have slept with Theresa. I really don't know what got into me I just -"

I raised my hand defensively. „Please, spare me the details. Right now I just need time."

„What now? I mean are you moving out for good?"

„I don't know, Reagan. I need to think about all of this. About us. I'm going to crash at Lauren's for a bit and figure everything out."

Reagan just looked to the ground.

I took this as a sign that I could leave.

She stopped me. „So, this Karma...is she the same Karma you told me you had a crush on before we met?"

The thought of her made me smile. „Yeah, that's her."

„Well, the way you behaved around her last night made it quite clear that you still have feelings for her."

That stuck with me for the rest of the day. Lauren and I went to the store to talk to the CEO about new marketing strategies to improve our reach throughout the country. As usual I let Lauren handle the talking and didn't quite pay attention. My mind kept wandering back to what Reagan said and I had to think about the way I felt when I lay next to her last night. I even realized just now that when I woke up this morning and her sleeping face was turned towards me I just stared at her and admired her beauty. I think it took me a little too long to turn around and get up.

But did that mean that I still had feelings for her? If that was the case I was in deeper trouble than I thought.

My phone buzzed. I took it out and saw a message from Karma.

I feel like dancing tonight. Are you in?

I hesitated. If those feelings were really coming back it wouldn't be the smartest idea to go out with Karma. But then again she wouldn't be here forever and eventually I would regret not having spent any time with her while she was around.

Sure. Pick you up at 8?

She got back immediately.

Sounds like a plan. Looking forward to seeing you tonight.

I smiled to myself. It was that same grin that I had worn whenever I saw her back then in the store. So it was true. I was having feelings for Karma again.

I couldn't help myself but be nervous in the evening. I got ready to go dancing with Karma and kept on thinking. What am I doing here?

Of course, Lauren noticed my agitation. „Jesus Amy, quit strolling around like a lost puppy and tell me what the hell is wrong with you!"

„I'm going out with Karma tonight."

She looked at me shocked, mockingly. „A date? Do you two have a date?"

I looked at her angrily. „Oh, shut your face! It's not a date."

„Then why are you walking around like a SWAT team is about to storm in?" I could see in her eyes that she put 2 and 2 together herself. „No! You do still have feelings for Karma!"

I stopped in my step and just looked at Lauren. „I guess they never went away."

Lauren stood up and pulled me in a tight hug. „Oh sweetie!"

I buried my face into Lauren's neck and felt the tears starting to rise. „All this time I was with Reagan I still had feelings for Karma without even knowing it. That is just horrible!"

„Don't say that. You loved Reagan, too. Maybe not as much but that doesn't matter now. She is the one who cheated on you, not the other way around."

„But how is that helping me in any way to get over Karma?"

„Maybe you don't have to. Maybe she feels the same way."

I pulled away from her. „Yeah, right. Like that's ever going to happen."

„Why are you going out with her, then? Why are you doing this to yourself?"

„I just can't say no to her."

„Ok. Just be calm tonight. See where it takes you. Don't do anything stupid."

I grinned at her. „Very funny."

Of course Karma looked stunning when I picked her up at 8 pm sharp. She was wearing a beige blouse, jeans and boots. Her hair was falling down her shoulders wavy as ever.

She smiled at me. „I'm glad you could make it. My parents drove me crazy today. It's like they're still stuck in the old days. It didn't bother me back then but I guess being away from home for so long changed me a lot."

„Well I'm glad you texted me in the middle of this boring meeting with the CEO because I was about to fall asleep and that wouldn't have looked good."

She grinned at me, like she was in pain. „Is work really that bad?"

I just shrugged. „You know what, right now I really don't want to think about it. I just want to enjoy the night with you."

We arrived at the club at 9 and it wasn't very crowded, yet. At the entrance two guys came up to us and decided they would order drinks for us for the rest of the night. Karma and I just giggled at their desperation but went along.

Eventually the drinks started getting to me. „You know you look very stunning tonight."

I saw her blush. „Oh stop it you! Because you don't look half bad either." She winked at me.

„So when is the last time you had this much fun with Liam?" I realized that I might've gone too far but in my drunk state I didn't mind.

If Karma was hurt by the statement she didn't show it. „Who cares about Liam right now? We have two super good looking guys taking care of us. Although I do realize it's not something that makes all your dreams come true. Next time we'll go to a gay bar again, I promise."

I shrugged. „Eh, I don't mind being the object of affection to guys. It's fun sometimes and I definitely don't mind them spending all their money on us."

Karma laughed. „Well in that case let's go to the bar and see what our next drinks will be."

I held her at her wrist. „I don't mind just dancing with you at the moment. This is fun, too!"

Karma looked at me. What happened next probably wouldn't have happened if we weren't both completely drunk. I pulled Karma closer to me and just stared into her eyes for a moment.

Then, her lips were on mine.

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