Jennie's POV
As I look into those amazing green eyes, I suddenly realize that I hadn't previously noticed their color before. And then I realize that it's because Lisa hasn't really made eye contact with me until just now. Amazing, deep, surprised green eyes. Lisa looks away quickly when I push past her. She grabs my arm and pulls me back.
"Don't touch me!" I yell, jerking my arm away.
"Have you been crying?" she asks, her tone curious. If this wasn't Lisa, I might actually think she was concerned for me.
"Just leave me alone, Lisa."
She moves in front of me, her tall frame blocking my movements. I can't take more of her games, not tonight.
"Lisa, please. I am begging you, if you have one decent bone in your body you will leave me be. Just save whatever mean comment you are going to say for tomorrow. Please." I don't care if she hears the embarrassment and desperation in my voice. I just need to be left alone by her.
A flash of confusion shows in her yes before she opens her mouth. She watches me for a moment before any words come out. "There's a room down the hall you can sleep in. It's where I put Wendy," she flatly states. I wait a second for her to say something else, but she doesn't. She just stares at me.
"Okay," I quietly say and she moves out of my way.
"It's the third door on the left," she instructs and heads down the hall and disappears into her bedroom.
What the hell was that? Lisa without any rude comments? I know I'm in for it if I see her tomorrow. She's probably got a planner for all her snide comments like I do for my classwork, and I'm sure I'll be on her agenda tomorrow.
The third room on the left is a plain room, much smaller than Lisa's and with two twin beds. It looks more like a dorm room than the larger space that Lisa has. Maybe she's the leader or something? The more likely explanation is that everyone is afraid of her and she bullied her way into the largest room. Wendy is lying across the bed closest to the window, so I kick off my shoes and cover her with the blanket before locking the door and lying down on the other.
My thoughts are all over the place as I fall asleep, and images of clouded roses and angry green eyes flow through my dreams.