XXII. Just Talk.

A rather loud and grating ringtone sounded off throughout the spacious yet dark dorm. Morning sunlight attempted to peek through the window but the curtains prevented it from doing so. Melting, by Kali Uchis continued to play rather loudly, followed by the jittering vibrations. Two half-clothed bodies remained entangled within the dorm bed the occasional sound of snoring attempts to drown the ringtone out.

Jude was the first to wake up, her eyes slowly fluttering open before wincing from the noise of the ringtone. She might've been suffering from a mild hangover and the lack of sleep from joining Andre on his find Emma mission. Her throat was beyond dry and in need of something to drink and her dry swallowing wasn't helping anything.

Sitting up slightly, Jude looked down at her attire noticing that she was only in a thin top and underwear. Rubbing her temples she let out a tired sigh. Mental Note: Keep alcohol away from me.

Running her tongue over her dry lips, she blankly stared ahead as she tried to pick up the pieces of what she was doing last night. Had she even taken off the makeup that was on her face? Her hair was still somewhat in the still it was yesterday, just a more so just got out of bed version. She was a mess.

Jude turns her head to the person who slept beside her and notices the dark black curls that reveal themselves slightly from under the cover. Jordan. Sleeping peacefully in their male form was none other than Jordan. Jude then notices their arm wrapped around her waist loosely. If she made any more sudden movements they'd for sure wake up. Hearing another buzz come from her phone, the teen rolls her eyes using her powers she brings to phone to where she is lying, watching as it falls onto her covered lap. Bringing the phone to her face, Jude turned off the phone to see who was bothering her and if it was important.

It was only ten in the morning so she might've missed her morning class but who wants to do those anyway?

She had about five missed calls from her mother and a couple of unread messages from Andre and Marie. Reading Marie's message, she answered with a quick "Just come to my dorm. It's open". Another sigh escaped her lips with her turning off the phone, Jude then mumbled a low, "Fuck me."

Placing her phone beside her, Jude scooted over slightly, taking note of how Jordan moved slightly because of her movements. Throwing her legs over the edge of the bed, Jude wished that she hadn't done that as she immediately felt the impact of a slight hungover and empty stomach.

Once her eyes met with the full body mirror that resided across her room, she looked at her reflection with a slight grimace, taking note of the smudged eye shadow and lipstick that was no longer present. Rubbing her tired face, a quiet gasp escaped her lips as she noticed the insane sight that was her hair. She simply went straight to bed and didn't even wrap her hair or take her makeup off. Near the dorm's door, she spotted her dress which looked like it had a tear in it, and heels.

There were quiet mutterings that spilled from the lips of the calm body that slept beside her. Glancing at them for a moment, a smile unknowingly spreads across Jude's face as she does so. Jordan Li.

Their curly almost wavy hair spread across the pillow as they moved to the side. With their left arm falling onto where Jude sat, they felt around the sudden dip and lack of warmth that was once there. Turning their body fully, Jordan proceeds to ask with their eyes half closed, "Why are you up so early?"

"Good morning to you too Jordan," Jude responds with the tilt of her head. "And I'll have you know that it's after ten in the morning."

"So that means I missed my morning classes?" Jordan asks out loud while rubbing their temples.

"Yes, and Tek Knight here so get up! And Marie will be here any moment now. So get up."

"Tek Knight? Shit. He's like the fucking anti-Christ. Marie? What does she want with you." Jude could only ignore their question for a moment, cringing at the feeling of her bare feet touching the cool flooring. Grabbing a pair of pajama pants, she swiftly puts them on and proceeds to look for her toothbrush. Once she managed the find them, she stopped for a moment to catch her breath. "Just because you and Marie can't stand each other doesn't mean I can't hang out with her."

"I never said that you couldn't."

"Well then stop whining about it. I honestly think that this whole thing between you guys is just some cover-up so neither of you can admit that you find each other hot."

Using her powers, Jude teleports to the bathroom. Jordan watches her disappearing figure before a huff escapes their frowning lips. Rolling their eyes even though what she said held some truth to it, they still wouldn't admit it out loud, "So what if she's hot? She's still an ass."

What Jordan failed to remember at the moment was that Supes have profound hearing, so, of course, Jude heard their mini-rant. A smirk made its way across the girl's lips as she continued to brush her teeth. Interesting.

Knock. Knock. Knock. Who is it?

"Hey. Uh, It's me, Marie." Marie's voice echoed from behind the door. Looking around was Marie who couldn't help but notice some of the looks she was getting from students who were passing by. Ignoring it, she knocked on the door once more. Even though Jude told her that the door was open, she did not want to burst in like some creep and interrupt something that could've possibly been happening.

Jordan forcefully got themselves off the bed, causally changing from their male to their female one. Although it wasn't exactly sanitary, it was all they had at the quick moment grabbing a spare toothbrush and proceeded to brush their teeth via water bottle and mini toothpaste. Once they were done with that, Jordan picked up a random jacket which then noticed it was theirs, they directed their attention onto the dorm's door, "How do I always end up in these situations."

Jordan went to open the door as they already knew who it possibly could be. Revealing none other than Marie who was about to knock on it once more. A slight smirk made its way over their features. "To what do I owe the pleasure of making your acquaintance today Marie?"

"Good morning to you Jordan. Now where's Jude?" Marie watched with crossed arms as Jordan opened the door a little bit more, showing Jude who teleported back into the room now searching through her dresser drawer to find something to wear. Not saying anything else, Jordan walks away.

Bending down to pick up Jude's dress and heels, Jordan places the heels in their designated shoe area while putting the dress in the laundry basket.

Marie entered the dorm slowly, closing the door behind her as she looked around. Not knowing where to sit, she awkwardly leaned on the wall as she watched them both hurriedly get dressed.

Jude slipped on a sweater that she forgot that she'd even have from her dresser taking note of the tiny hearts that was on it. Shrugging, she took out the few lint that resided on it. From the mirror notices Marie who lets out a quiet sigh. Marie who noticed that Jude was looking at her from the mirror, held up two fingers and pretended as if she blew her brains out. Jude laughed quietly before looking around to see if she was missing anything that was deemed important. Making sure to grab her bag, and phone she turned to Jordan who was already fully dressed into something presentable.

"Sorry about that, last night was kinda hectic." Jude puts her hair into a ponytail before walking in Marie's direction.

Glancing at each other, Jordan scoffs, "More like a shit show."

Marie nods, "For someone who talks a lot of shit that is one thing I can agree on."

"Have you heard anything from Emma?" The three began to walk out of the dorm, with Jordan closing the door behind them, their arm Jude while her hand occasionally brushed against Marie's.

"No—not yet and I hope she's alright. I've called her but she hasn't been returning my calls."

"So, Tek Knight's here and I need some pointers." Jude, Jordan, and Marie walked through the bustling highway, some students not even caring to take a glance at the three. But, some waited until they passed to get a good look at them— and seeing all three of them walking together was an even greater surprise.

"Lying won't benefit you. He can tell if you're lying or not since he's a human polygraph test. But for some reason, he hasn't been able to catch my lies...and it bothers him." Jude glanced up at Marie with a grin.

"So basically I have to be the Virgin Mary?"

"Yes, he can tell when you're sweating, sense when your pulse is ten times higher than its original state. Just don't freak out Moreau." A smirk made its way across Jordan's lips as they sent a knowing message in Marie's direction, "But I don't know if you can handle being so honest since you have yet to own up to lying."

Suddenly the atmosphere changed between them as both teens sent glares in their direction.

Jude who notices stops, "Can you two just try to get along for once? It's been days—weeks already and you're still fighting like cats and dogs. Get your shit together!" She begins to walk away but then stops in her tracks. Turning around she faces them, "I have something real quick to do and you two can just go to your classes got it?"

Jude didn't have anything important to go to, she just needed them to be alone so they could figure out their feelings and move on.

"So you're just going to leave me with her?" Jordan points out.

"I'd rather be in hell than be near you."

"Yeah, so bye!" Jude eventually teleports and leaves them alone.

Marie and Jordan only looked at each other before proceeding to walk.

"Try anything and I won't hesitate."

"Don't worry. I'm just doing this because of Jude."