Explanations

Bethany

"There's the girl of the hour!" Krista walked toward the car as Bethany got out, a smile lifting her mouth at the sight of her best friend.

"Has it only been a couple of weeks? Feels like for-fucking-ever." Bethany wrapped her arms around the other girl and sank into the hug.

"Can't text or call nobody? Too busy being important?" Krista moved back and tugged at a strand of Bethany's long hair.

"You too, butt nugget." She winked and walked toward the apartment. She would be staying with Krista most days of the week, some at Kent's place and hopefully some in the arms of her handsome stepbrother. Bethany reached over and ran her hand down the back of Krista's hair.

"You totally got some low-lights put in your hair."

Krista opened the apartment and moved back. "I did. I just felt like it was too blonde. With it being so short and gold, everyone kept calling me Tinker Bell."

Bethany laughed and let her eyes scan the living room before sinking into the old beat up green couch she h