Shay smiled at her two friends, as they expressed concern about her somewhat frazzled state. Actually, I'm good.......now. Nothing serious. I've just been in overdrive a little too long." Alas, it was the price of being a bit too Type A. "I just need a little time to decompress." Taking a sip of her cocoa, she added, "and I am."

But enough about her. What was up with her girls? Apparently Ava had been having man issues. Fortunately all appeared to be well. Yes, things must be good because she had cookies. Not as disciplined as Noelle, Shay didn't hesitate to accept one. Reaching out when it was offered, she said, "Thanks, I love oatmeal cookies." Not sure that Ava wanted to share her personal details, she didn't ask questions, just sat back and listened.

Noelle, however, didn't waste any time. She wanted the particulars. When her prefect addressed her, Shay turned to face her. "I know who he is, but I don't know him." She had seen the Slytherin around, but she had never actually met him. Even though she wasn't officially still new, there were still so many people that Shay hadn't gotten to know. Something else to add to her "to do" list.