Chrissie sat on her bed staring at her Chemistry book as she waited for Melanie to get out of the shower. Already in a foul mood, because she had to spend the evening studying as opposed to going out with her friends. She sighed dejectedly as she mentally berated herself for putting her exam preparations off until the last possible moment. A premed student, she needed to ace her Organic Chem mid-term tomorrow afternoon, or else risk repeating it next semester, and falling terribly behind. Worry crawled up her back and pounded at her temples, threatening to distract her further.

“The shower’s all yours,” her roommate announced, as she emerged from the bathroom in a large fluffy towel that seemingly covered every inch of her. Holding her gaze, she watched as the towel let go its sequestering hold of her roommate. Taken slightly aback by Melanie’s lack of inhibitions, she chided the girl lovingly.

“Well, for someone who has a towel the size of Texas, you’d think you’d be a little more careful to stay covered up there, sweetheart.”

Melanie turned to her and rolled her eyes, sticking her tongue out childishly in response. Taking a shower was one of the best tension relievers and study breaks Chrissie knew of; and she quickly picked herself up and headed for the bathroom. Stopping on the way, to retrieve Melanie’s abandoned towel.