"Aleksis is a transfer student. It's only natural that Terry helped her get information about the campus. Why can't you think clearly?" Rosemary scolded the girls. "If you bother her again, I will report you to the professor".
Aleksis turned to Rosemary with a grateful look. She did not need help because she could defend herself, but she appreciated Rosemary's good intentions.
This made her feel even worse for the girl.
Grumbling, Cindy and her friends returned to their respective seats. Aleksis then followed Rosemary to her seat.
"Thank you," she whispered.
Rosemary only shrugged and did not answer. Her usually warm attitude suddenly became very cold, which made Aleksis wonder.
"Are you mad at me?" Aleksis asked, "What did I do wrong?"
Rosemary took a deep breath and looked at Aleksis in annoyance, "You didn't tell me that you already know Terry and you even had lunch with him. You let me pour my heart out about him ..."