Chapter 84 - New Bonds Part 3

"Who is here?" Ariana asked as she snuggled up with the pillow. "Your other roommates." A femal Voice replied. Ariana shot right up and jumped out of bed. "I'm so sorry so very sorry!" Ariana shouted as she bowed indiscriminately. The girls started laughing but Ariana was too embarrassed to even stop. A pair of hands gently rested on Ariana's shoulders. Ariana looked up with sorrowful eyes and saw a chubby girl with pale orange hair that stoped at her shoulders. She had curled bangs, golden colour eyes, fair skin and a small cluster of freckles across her nose. "Hello, my name is Talisha Valentina. It is very nice to meet you."

Ariana gawked and nodded her head absentmindedly. Another girl walked up next to her and laid her elbow on Talisha's shoulder. "And this is Halina Nahia." Talisha said as she raised her one hand and presented Halina. The girl was way taller then Talisha and she gave off a 'stay away' aura but she nodded her head respectfully. It looked like she had something to say as her lips trembled but instead she gave Ariana's hair a good tussle. "Nice to meet you." She said with a beautiful yet devil like smile. Her silvery blue hair was cut into a pixie long cut that partially covered her face. Yet her stunning orchid pink eyes could not be covered. Paired with her light brown skin and long legs, she looked like a sexy tough girl from the streets.

"Very nice to meet you the both of you!" Ariana shouted enthusiastically. The girls looked at one another and started laughing. "You are a riot!" Halina said as she wiped away tears. "Yes, too amusing!" Talisha said as she tried to catch her breath. Both seemed like really nice girls despite Halina's aura. Ariana stood up straight and offered them a hand shake. After introductions were done the room became horribly, awkwardly silent.

"Well you look exhausted..." Halina started to say but Talisha quickly jumped in. "We were actually hoping that you would accompany us to the bathhouse." Ariana looked at Edlyn who nodded her head vigorously, then looked at the girls. "Sure?" She replied. Talisha clapped her hands in delight while Halina fist pumped the air. "Let's go then!" Halina said as she grabbed Ariana's hand and started to drag her out of the room. "Wait I need to prepare!" Ariana shouted but Edlyn quickly followed behind them with Talisha. "I have your bag." Edlyn said excitedly. "So I didn't have a choice?!" Ariana shouted and Edlyn flashed her a mischievous smile. "You'll thank me."

It was dark out, Ariana was finally able to get Halina to stop dragging her down the cobblestone road but she quickly moved beside her and hooked her arm with hers. "It's so different at night." She said as she tightened her grip on Ariana's arm. "Really? I find it quite relaxing. Mind you if something does pop out I'll make sure to take it down." Talisha said as she flexed her arms.

Ariana's eyes almost popped out of her sockets. Talisha had well toned arms appeared under the street lights while a deadly aura shrouded her, yet she was able to keep a sweet and gentle face. "Inte-rest-ing right? A-pparent-ly Ta-lisha used to be a gang lead-er while Ha-lina is the only daugh-ter from a fam-ily of twel-ve." Edlyn said with a big smile. "Gang leader?! Twelve?!" Ariana shouted. "Are you surprised?" Talisha asked as she put her arms back down. "Very!" Ariana answered honestly, she turned her sparkling eyes to Halina and waited to hear her story first.

"Ahhh, mmh... you know mine's not that interesting..." She said but Ariana's eyes just continued to sparkle. "Fine." Halina sighed. "So I have a mom, a dad and 9 older brothers. They all had a hand in raising me and worried I would be bullied once I started here. So they gave me a makeover and lessons on how to be tough but it's hard. I mean my face is like my dad's, scary not cute at all and my mom's long legs. I feel like a freak but I guess it won't matter if I look tough most people stay away because of my resting b*tch face."

Ariana burst out into laughter. She removed her arms from Halina's and gave her a big hug. Halina was only a good 3 inches taller then her but she couldn't help but find her so irresistible adorable. "You're too cute! So let me guess your brothers greeted you with a hair tussle?" Halina gasped. "How'd you know?!" Ariana started laughing again. "Don't worry, your plenty adorable and will make lots of friend in no time but count me as one of them alright?" Halina pulled away from Ariana's embrace, her face twisted with what looked like agony and sadness. "You're making funny of me?" She said as her eyes started to water.

"Oh my goodness no! You really are too cute!" She said as she stood on her tip toes so she could pat her head. "Edlyn vouch for me please." Edlyn walked up to Halina and patted her arm. "Ariana is pre-tty hon-est. Just look at her f-ace." Halina looked at her closely and calmed down. "Good girl!" Ariana said then turned to Talisha. "So a gang leader and a noble... aren't you full of surprises." Talisha brought up her hand over her mouth, politely hiding her smile but her eyes narrowed and became deadly. "Are you judging?"

Ariana shook her head. "Nope, everyone comes from all walks of life and maybe on day you will want to talk about yours. I won't pry." Talisha was taken aback. She wasn't expecting Ariana to not ask her about her past. "But when you feel like telling me I'm all ears!" She said as she quickly walked up to Talisha with hopeful eyes. Talisha laughed and moved her gaze to Edlyn. "She is a good girl." Edlyn smiled with delight. "I know that's why I love her." Edlyn said proudly and Ariana flushed. "Okay, we better get to the bathhouse. It's getting late and we haven't bonded nearly enough. Let's go!" Ariana shouted as she grabbed Talisha's hand then Halina's.

Edlyn happily lead the way, the bathhouse was close to the main entrance. Anyone was allowed to use it, as long as they were associated to the school. It was a massive building with a brown roof and porch like entrance. It was successfully hidden from the public, just a little ways into the spring section so that only students, faculty or employees could use it. The girls walked in and were amazed. Outside it looked like a plain building but inside it was gorgeous.