Nikki turns to me and says, "Soooooo you like her?" "W-what g-gave you t-that idea?" I ask, turning cherry red. "Lots of things. You blush around her, you stammer around her, you seem different about her, the works." she answers me, grinning. "Fine! Fine! You got me. So what if I like her? I just broke up with my boyfriend who I've been dating for years and she barely even knows me!" I say, turning even more red, if that's even possible. "Um, I don't think so. She told me about what happened during your lecture today. She sat right next to you! Her best friend was sitting in that room, and she chose to sit next to you of all people!" Nikki explains, then pauses and says, "Look, I may be aromantic and asexual, but that doesn't mean I'm blind when it comes to love. Trust me, I can spot love, especially between my two besties!" "I didn't mean to imply that you know nothing about love!" I say, feeling guiltly. "I know, I'm just messing with you!" Nikki says and smiles. "But wouldn't it be weird? I mean, we live together now. It's not like I can keep switching dorm rooms every time I fall in love and break up with someone." I say. "How about you give it some time? Just get to know each other, then you can figure out your feelings in depth." Nikki says, and leaves. Kat enters and says, "What were you guys talking about? It seemed pretty serious." "Oh, um, er, nothing much. Just my living situation and stuff. She wanted to make sure I was okay after what happened." I say and steal a glance at her. She blushes. "Was it hard?" she asks. "Well, I mean, yeah. But he never was the best boyfriend anyway. He had issues." I respond.