Annabelle put her tank top back and redid her button before following Simone. Welcoming Kristen and Collins warmly, Annabelle instantly noticed Collins wasn’t wearing her wristband anymore. Smiling widely at the sight, she caught the shy girl’s nervous smile as she had followed her eyes. Inviting them in, Simone led them into the living room while Annabelle went for drinks.

Walking to the couch, Simone saw with horror that Annabelle’s bra was still on the small table. Blushing lightly, she picked it up, rolling her eyes as she said embarrassedly, even though trying to act casual, "She can’t find the laundry basket," before making her way to the bedroom to throw it hastily on the bed. However, the two girls shared an amused look and an eyebrow raised as Annabelle came back, her moulding tank top letting know she wasn’t wearing a bra.

Shaking repetitively her head in disapproval, the senator looked quite hysterical.

"No. I can’t let that happen."

"I’m sorry but it’s bound to happen."

"It will not."

Getting up, she stood in front of her window, thinking hard.

"What can I do to prevent it from happening?"

"You can always try calling," the man replied.

"Don’t be stupid."

"Or you can accept it and use it."

"Now you’re just out of your mind."

Sitting back behind her oversized desk, Hillary crossed her legs, fear clutching at her heart.

Simone found it easier by now to be with Annabelle in front of her ex students. She even managed to not run and hide when Annabelle had given her a light peck on her lips absentmindedly, oblivious that they weren’t alone. Although she sometimes felt like she should get friends of her own age, she liked having the girls over, and most of all, she liked the fact they had stood behind Annabelle and her without judging them.

"Well, yes, I guess it means you’ll probably be my student again next year."

"Wow. That’s great. I’m looking forward to it Miss Simone."

Kristen, Annabelle and Simone could never suppress a grin when Collins called her ex and soon to be again teacher ‘Miss Simone’. It was just Collins utter cuteness showing up every time.

As Simone got up to go and fetch something to eat, Collins followed her to help. Once in the kitchen, as, she too had noticed Collins wrist free of fresh scars, she asked:"Anything new in your life Collins?"