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Additional Cast:

Thomas Gibson as Stephen Reynolds

Emily Bett Rickards as Emma Taylor

Alice's POV

"So that's a sum up of my week here in college dad" I say enthusiastically on the phone, while I am pacing back and forth in my room. I've been talking with my dad for about half an hour on the phone, since I haven't caught up with him for a week due to his job. He was in LA investigating a case, so his timetable wasn't normal, and he just got back in DC.

I told him pretty much everything about last week except the whole library event. It's over now and since all ended well, he doesn't have to know anything about this unfortunate incident. Plus, I try to bury it in my memory and I don't want to remember it, by talking about it.

"So how was the case?" I ask him to change the subject.

"It was a difficult one, because we didn't have too much evidence, but at the end we figured it out." I can hear he is very pleased. Dad never shares many details about his cases, since they are too cruel and it's a form of father protection.

"LA is minus one criminal thanks to my super dad and his super team. I am so proud." I exclaim and he chuckles a bit.

"Thank you, sweetheart! So, what's up for you tonight? You and Vanessa have any plans?" he asks me casually, but I am sure his interrogation skills are activated.

I don't want to lie, but still it won't be easy for him to know that I am going to a frat party full of boys and drinks. He has witnessed too many things in his life, but it's completely different and more difficult from the father's point of view.

"We are going to a friend's house with some other friends." I try to do a mix of truth and white lies.

"I see" Of course he understood where I am about to go. He's hunting world's most dangerous criminals and terrorists for God's sake. "Have fun and always be careful. You know about the drinking, and the boys and how-"

"Yeah, yeah, dad, I've got this. No need for a lecture right now, and especially not the boys talk" I interrupt him, since I know where this is going. I wish I had a mother to help me out with the boys stuff, but life had a different opinion on that matter. Dad has unsuccessfully tried to initiate the talk, but I cut him every time.

At that point, Vanessa gets in the room wearing a floral dress, with her hair falling in natural curls.

"Dad, I gotta go now. Vanessa just got in!"

"Say hi from me" my dad says.

"My dad says hi" I inform her.

She answers enthusiastically "Hi Mr. Reynolds!" waving her hand as if my father is gonna see it.

"Such a lovely girl. I am happy you have such a nice roommate" he comments.

"Yeah, I know. Vanessa rocks! Anyway, Dad, I am hanging up. Girls have to get ready." Vanessa gives me a puzzled look as she leaves her bag on her desk.

"Ok, ok, don't eat me alive!" he says and I giggle. "Bye sweetheart! Love you, and be careful"

"Love you! Byeeee" I hang up.

"Um... Are we supposed to go somewhere?" Vanessa asks me unsure and sits on her bed.

"Yup! There's a party at the ΚΕΓ house tonight and we are so going" I chirp with a playful look.

"Will you get mad at me if I don't come along?" she puts her hair behind her ear. "I am so sorry, I neither knew there was a party, nor that we were supposed to go."

"What? Haven't you seen the posters all around the campus?"

"There were posters about this event?" she frowns.

"Yeah, and they were literally everywhere? From 0 to 10, how much do you daydream when you're walking?" I raise an eyebrow and she laughs.

"Well, I will give me a descent 4. First weeks at college are so demanding, I mean, you have to pay attention and memorize where each of your classes takes place. I was too focused on that, so I didn't notice the posters, I guess." she sighs. "Do you mind if I don't come along? In any other case, I would definitely follow you even with a last minute warning, but I have arranged to talk with Emma on skype. You remember my friend who travels in Europe?" I nod. "She doesn't have access to wi-fi and we haven't talked in almost a month. I am so sorry, Alice." She pouts.

"I wouldn't go down so easily, but I understand that you want to talk with your bff, so I will give you Alice's Indulgence, but you owe me big time." I say with a serious tone and a straight look and she chuckles.

"Yes. Yes. Yes." she waves at me like I am a commander. "I promise! I am really sorry, though. Maybe I can help you get ready to make amends?" she proposes.

"That's a great idea. I will need a hand! You know, first college party... I want to make an impression. Also, that hottie from the gym is going to be there, so I'd better look hot, because you never know." I wink at her as I am going to get out the dresses that I have in mind.

"Yeah. Let's do our best then, so that you rock the boat!" She winks. "Not that I expect anything less, though, look at you, you are so beautiful, Alice!" she points at me from head to toe. "Aaah! What's that pink dress? Bring it out!"

"Vanessa seriously? Your eye caught the pink one from all my dresses? I don't want to look kawaii" She gives me a confused look. "It means cute in Japanese." She nods in understanding. "I want to look hot..like Queen J.Lo hot" I emphasize the hot.

"Hmm... When I hear the word hot, I think of fire. So maybe you should go for something red?"

"Ok! The first one is an airy, short, sleeveless dress. It's a bit modest, because it shows little cleavage, but elegant with lace. Here it is!" I put the first dress on my bed. "The second is a bodycon simple red short dress, but it shows more cleavage than the previous one." I put the second next to the first. "So who's the winner?"

"Oh, my god! The first one of course! This is so cute!" She picks it up to have a better look at it.

"Ok, the second it is!" She gives me a puzzled look. "Vanessa, someday, I have to sexy you up. Because what's sexy, doesn't make you automatically a slut." I wink at her.

"Um... Okay. After all, you are going to wear the dress and not the other way around. And of course, you have the perfect body to do it justice!" she gives me a thumbs up. "Shoes?"

"Thank you!" I give her a wide smile. "As for shoes, those beige high heeled sandals, of course. What do you think? The weather is still warm" I unpack the shoes from a shelf in my wardrobe and I show them to Vanessa.

"Aww, they are so wonderful! I approve!" she says nodding.

"Great! I am going to take a shower now, and then I will straighten my hair. When are you planning on talking with Emma?" I ask her as I prepare my bath stuff.

"In about an hour. I am on skype, so, whenever she gets online she'll let me know. I can help you do your hair? I'll turn the iron on" she asks.

"Yeah sure! You are the best roomie ever, Vanessa! Too bad you're missing this."

"Next time! Now, go take your shower! You are going to be late!" she scolds me. "Do you have any other company to go with?"

"Nina from class will drive me and one more friend, so transport check! Also, I am free to drink, so that's a bonus."

"Yes but don't overdo it. You want to have fun, not leave with a hangover. And I hope Nina doesn't drink too much as well." she tells me in a serious tone.

"Are you cooperating with my father? He told me there was a new member in his team, but I would never have guessed it was you!" I raise my eyebrow pretending to be suspicious.

"Haha, I've never imagined myself as an FBI agent... Hmm... Agent Adams, sounds good right?" she claps her hands.

"And the low-profile goes away just like that... Agent Adams" I throw a pillow at her, laughing.

"Hey! Don't forget I watch Homeland and Fringe. I know the basics." A noise comes from her laptop. "Oh, Emma is calling me, she must have finished what she was doing earlier. Do you mind?" she searches for her headphones.

"Can at least say hi to her? You've told me so much about her." I plead with a puppy look.

"Of course! Come on over." She gestures to me sit next to her. "Heeeeey Em! Can you see us?"

"And hear you as well, as I would if I was there so you don't have to yell, Nessa." A blond girl with blue piercing eyes teases her. "I've missed you, kitty cat! Hello to whoever it is that is standing next to you." Emma waves.

"This is my roommate, Alice. Alice, this is Emma. She's getting ready for a party but she wanted to greet you, she is the sweetest!" Vanessa gives me hug.

"Hey Emma! So nice to finally meet you! Where are you?"

"Nice to meet you too, Alice! Make sure this one gets out of her cell every once in awhile." she says whispering and Vanessa eyerolls. "I am somewhere in the south of Portugal. This place has a weird name, I don't really remember it." she laughs.

"Don't worry! I've got your back! Tonight I gave her the green light to stay indoors because of you. Next time, I won't allow it." I give Vanessa a meaningful glare. "I like Portugal. It's so nice there! I've only been there on vacations though, but I really loved it." I add.

"Nessa, why didn't you tell me there was a party going on? We could have made plans for some other time." She raises an eyebrow at her best friend.

"I didn't know about it. Plus, when you say other time, it means talking again in about a month, so no thanks. I've been a college student for 2 weeks now, I have so much to tell you! And I want to learn about your Εuropean adventures as well." She tells her smiling.

Suddenly I listen to my phone's text sound. It's a text from Nina, who wants me to get ready, because she will be here shortly.

"Guys, I gotta go! I only want to be late to make a statement!" I chortle.

"Haha, I like her already!" Emma says moving playfully her eyebrows up and down.

"You seem really cool too, Emma. Next time I will stay longer to chat. It was so nice meeting you! Kisses from the USA!" I send her kisses with my hand.

"Kisses from somewhere in Portugal! Have fun!" She winks.

I sit up and Vanessa puts her headphones to speak with Emma. I am taking my bath stuff and I am moving towards our small bathroom. I am so excited about tonight. Who knows what this party holds for me?

Sophie's POV

For the last 3 hours, I've finally had the house all to myself. Joss is out, and I finally got the opportunity to take a long aromatic bath and relax with my favourite music! Oh, how I miss these hours of relaxation!

Anyway, at the moment I am laying in bed reading my notes for Monday's class because I want to be prepared and make the professor like me, but as I turn the page, my phone vibrates and I see a call from Joss.

"Hi Joss, what's up? Are you coming home?" I ask once I pick up, turning the page.

"Yeah I am on my way! Well, listen to me very carefully, and don't interrupt me. Tonight, there's a party at Nathan's frat house, and we are going. When I say we, I mean you and I, and don't make any objections, otherwise I will toss your favourite aromatic shit. Have I made myself clear?" He says without taking a breath with a commanding voice.

"Uhhh.... You are kidding right? No way, I am studying!" I say, not believing his threats.

"You've been studying a week straight, so tonight, you are going to have fun! Maybe you will meet some guys... So be really hot! I am going to grade you and you know how strict I am with these things." He says and I eyeroll hard. Of course he would say something like that! I will not go. No way! I am about to say a big NO but-

"Sophie I know you are about to say No, but I won't have any of it. You need a push and I am willing to be the pusher for you, at my life's expense, because I know you're already planning to kill me in my sleep. So GET READY! I'll be there in 20! Bye!" He hangs up and I am stunned!

He hung up? Great! He knows how to make me do things...urggggggg I hate him!

I get up and go to my closet pouting like a damn kid. I don't wanna go out! I wanna stay here and study, why doesn't anyone get that?

Sulking, I go through my clothes for a while, rejecting piece after piece but at the end, I end up picking up the most conservative clothes I have! He said I should look hot? Well, he is dragging me to a party I don't wanna attend, so I will wear whatever the heck I want.

Twenty minutes later, he comes home. I can hear him make his way straight to the bathroom to get ready, and then the water running. FYI, Joss is way worse than me when it comes to going out! A narcissist in all his glory!

I stay in my room applying a light make-up, already dreading the party time; but I have to go and meet people, because Joss won't shut up about it. They are all going to be drunk anyway, no one deserves my attention.

As I keep talking to myself, I hear a knock on the door..

"Are you ready Princess Consuela?" he asks and I get up, making a grimace at his nickname, grab my rather empty purse, having taken no wallet and keys since I am with Joss, but only my phone and chewing gums, and open the door.

He's wearing dark blue jeans with a jean shirt of the same colour, which is not done up and a white T-shirt underneath. His brown, italian shoes complete his style. He's such a diva, dear God. His hair is loose of course and the bangs that I want to cut in his sleep are intentionally messy.

We make eye contact before he eyerolls.

"I said we are going to a frat party, not a church" he exasperates, pointing at my outfit. "I know you are not the short clothing type, but among your whole wardrobe, THIS is what you decided to wear?" He raises his eyebrow. Excuse you? What's wrong with my tight black jeans and black button-up shirt?

"Say one more word, and I will cut your bangs in your sleep. You are forcing me to do something I don't want to do, so I will wear what I want and be as moody as I want! Got that?" I say angrily as he brings his hands to his face, hiding his bangs from me.

"Ok, ok, but since you decided to go with that, let me just do one thing and hope my image won't be ruined." He comes closer and removes my hair clip, freeing my hair from the tight bun."Much better! You have nice long hair! Don't hide it" he winks and I narrow my eyes giving him a death glare.

"Whatever Joss, let's go and get this over with. The sooner we go, the fastest I can come back home." I say and leave the house.

We take Joss's car because he won't drive mine saying it's too girly and it will ruin his image. Now, I will definitely have to make him drive me home once I get bored, which will be soon. Not my fault though, he insisted we drove together. We arrive at the frat party 15 minutes later and I have to say the house is exactly as I imagined it.

The house's exterior walls are made with big, red bricks. It's big, and there are two floors. There are small windows along the house, which I assume are the bedrooms'. The main entrance is designed following the template of an ancient greek temple, since there are 6 tall, ancient greek columns supporting the gate's area. Geez, hollywood movies ARE right about the frat things. People are outside, holding red cups and talking to each other or taking selfies. Great..... Immature kids full on narcissism. Someone please save me, this is so not my thing!

Joss is dragging me inside the house and we pass by drunk people already. Well, at least they are not naked, thank God for that, my life would be scarred for ever. Apart from these drunk children, we pass by hungry, horny girls that eye Joss like predators and give me death glares. Oohhhhh God, take me now, please, I promise to be good up there!

Next, we make our way to the living room, where most of the people are dancing and acting crazy in general. I look around for awhile before my eyes land on familiar blond hair.....Robin?

We make eye contact and the moment she realizes I am here, her left eyebrow raises, making her look surprised to see me.

"Hey Ro!" Joss waves at her and goes to her direction....ummm what is going on? Does everyone know her? How does Joss know her? I follow him slowly as he hugs her tightly and she pats his shoulder...they hug? How on earth did that happen? They break the hug and now Robin is in front of me, looking amused, checking both of us out.

"Dude, please tell me she is not your girlfriend!" She says, giving Joss a grimace. Excuse you, miss rebel, why the freaking grimace?

"Excuse me, did I offend you somehow? Joseph never belongs to only one girl! This is my little sis, Sophie and currently, my annoying roommate. Sorry for the outfit. She's still a noob, but she picks up really quickly!" he winks at her with a cunning smile and I step on his foot purposely. Before I speak, Robin beats me to it.

"You have a sister? She is your sister? I know her. Bruh if this is your family, you are doomed." She says playfully and my jaw drops to the floor. Is she still mad? Oh get over it girl, it happened two weeks ago! Childish much? I was already not happy being here and now this interaction makes me angry and pissed.

"Really, you know each other?" his eyes move quickly between the both of us. "She's not sister by blood, but we were raised together so I always think of her as my little sister. Why are you saying that? What did she do to you? A dog that barks doesn't bite. That's Soph." he puts his hand protectively around me. Hellooo I am right next to you Joss, stop talking about me! I angrily remove his hand and turn to Robin not being able to control my anger now, seeing nothing but red. I know I shouldn't have left the house, this is what happens when they make me do things I don't want! So I speak...

"Let me speak before you say anything stupid to him! We have a class together and we had a misunderstanding that you don't seem to forgive and forget like a stubborn child. This is your issue, not mine. And you" I turn to Joss now, "do not speak for me when I am right next to you!" and then to Robin again, " and you have no right to insult me like that, Joss would be lucky to have me as his sister!" I say and make a few steps away from them when a hand grabs my arm, making me turn around.

"Soph, sorry about that. I didn't know about Robin." He apologises and his eyes look confused. "But keep in mind that you don't come out in the best way. I won't hold a grudge, because I know you, but other people don't. I am aware there is no point in talking to you right now-" he tries to complete the sentence but I stop him waving my hand in his face.

"Then don't say anything. Go have fun there and leave me alone!" I say and get away from him. I don't need another lecture about how problematic I look to others or how antisocial I am. I don't need the extra pressure nor the extra trouble. I am fine on my own! I don't need to apologize or explain myself to her or anybody. She is the one pissed and the one being sassy!

Joseph POV

Sophie left me, and I know there's no point in speaking to her right now. Sometimes, I can't even understand what's going on in her head, but I can see that it wasn't just because of what I said. I always talk like that, but she's never acted so dramatic before. It had to be something that happened between her and Robin. Something that she hasn't told me and I wonder why, since she confides pretty much everything in me.

"Ro, sorry about that! I don't know what's gotten into her." I apologise on behalf of Sophie, because Robin looks really shocked and she has frozen on her spot.

"Umm... Joss, I am sorry, I didn't think this would happen!" She says looking at me, and then looking at the direction Sophie went to.

"Ro,what happened between you two? It has to be something too damn serious. I know you for quite some time and you don't act like a bitch around people." I ask trying to understand the source of the dispute.

"Listen, I know but.... look, I met her in class and I tried to inform her about the gathering we have and she said some nasty things, Ok ? She said she doesn't support these things, and that she is Normal! It's 2016, for fuck's sake! I don't know what her deal is, but she should have been polite." She says waving her hands animatedly.

"Soph isn't exactly sweet-tempered, but she's a good person. Well, you have to dig for quite some time to discover that, but she really is. Also, it's not easy for her to be around people and that's why I am dragging her around. Don't take this the wrong way! She's not a homophobe." I try to make excuses for Sophie's actions, but I know I have to lecture on her tomorrow. I hate lecturing, but she can't bitch at people for no reason. "It was a misunderstanding. She will come around and will apologise. I am sure of that." I reassure her, because Sophie must have hurt her feelings.

"I don't know Joss. It's been awhile since someone was offensive, and it pissed me off. I should have left it behind, sorry, seeing her angered me again. Is she gonna be ok?" She asks worriedly.

"Yeah, don't worry! She will need some time on her own to calm down and think. She will be fine" I assure her grabbing her shoulders.

"I am sorry. I feel bad about it. Apologize to her for me. Will ya? I won't say anything else to her."

"Yeah! Now, let's have some fun! We are in a party after all. I am sure you have already spotted some hot chicks to forget about this bad incident. I have spotted plenty." I try to cheer her up, giving her a wide smile.

"Nahhh. I am here with Sam. If I ditch her, she will kill me." She comments smirking.

"She's the jealous type? I thought there were no strings attached"

"Hahah. No, she is not jealous. I told you, she is my best friend. It's not like that. But I promised her I wouldn't ditch her because she hates frat parties and I dragged her here as well. Speaking of, I should go find her." She is about to leave, but then suddenly stops and turns around. "Fyi, girl, 9 o'clock, is undressing you. Go get her tiger." She winks and leaves me alone.

A/N: Thanks for reading. Any feedback is welcome. :)