Just Need Thirty Minutes

[Devyn Solway]

Devyn stood a few feet away from Vera’s house…well apartment. It was still weird that Vera didn’t live on campus anymore but Devyn figured that with all that Vera had ended up having to deal with she just wanted to put her space between her and BA. Devyn was just happy that Vera had stayed as a college student because she knew that the other girl had talked about leaving after she graduated. Either way Vera had still been avoiding Devyn, with less of it being avoiding and more of Devyn agreeing to give Vera her space. It still sucked to not have someone that was on the whole ‘best friend’ level with Devyn not around anymore. Devyn still blamed herself for that because of just all the mess-ups that she made, even if she still did not see all of them as mess-ups. She wanted to do a lot of what she had done but she had been working on making things better.

It was just starting to get so hard to deal with. Everything still seemed to be piling up and Devyn felt like she was not able to get out of the darkness that she was supposed to have control over. She knew she could not have like a mental break down with anyone that she was close to; none of them could handle that, not coming from Devyn. At least that was what Devyn convinced herself of but she just wanted someone that she was close to just hang out with her for thirty minutes. A half hour was all she needed and they did not even have to talk. Just the silence would be fine so long as she was at least in someone else presence that she felt comfortable around to a certain degree. Still, she did tell Vera that she would give the other girl her space so she could not just walk up on her house.

Even if she was already there, she was not like there there, so she had not really broken what she said she would do. Still, to be safe she sent Vera a text message…or to be precise she sent her a few text messages. If she says she is busy, it’s cool. Just try texting first. She says sure you can go in. If not well…just head back to the dorms. You are not supposed to be off campus this late by yourself anyways. Devyn thought to herself as she looked at her phone.

[Vera M. Solway]

I uh...I'm kind of already like at your place. A few feet away from it. Sorry.

-Dev

Wait, what? 

She furrowed her brows as she looked up from her iPhone and hopped out of her bed to look outside her window. Only to see that Devyn was indeed, outside of her place. Sighing, she made her way out of her bedroom and down the stairs. "Damn, Dev. Could've given me like a few minutes to make sure the place was clean." Vera complained to herself. She didn't really have an issue with Devyn being here as soon as she was but there was more to that... Devyn had been here the whole damn time and even though it might have been creepy to other people, Vera dealt with stuff like this back home. She always wound up having said friends. She also knew that if Riley had been over, he would've probably questioned her about it... Vera could only imagine.

Vera finally opened the door in a black and gold BA football jersey and black shorts. Her eyes spotted Devyn, looking as mopey as she did last time Vera saw her and it kind of made her sad. To think that she had been avoiding her for so long. Now that she had her feelings about everything figured out for the most part, she was mentally and emotionally ready to be there for Devyn. "C'mon." She gestured for her to come in. Vera made her way to the kitchen that was right next to the entrance and started her hot cocoa maker up.

"You want some hot cocoa?" She simply looked at Devyn, asking. It hadn't been fall officially yet but with them living in Montana, the weather at night was just going to get colder as the days passed on by.

[Devyn Solway]

Vera did not text back after Devyn sent a message revealing that she was outside Vera's house, now feeling like she was a super creep. Sure she had been standing outside Vera's place the whole time she was texting her but it was not like she had been out here all night. She had been walking around, thinking about a verity of things and just getting some fresh air. She could see Vera peek out her bedroom and Devyn sort of slightly panicked. Moving around a little bit as if she was about to dive into the nearest bushes she saw or to just run off. Damn I have become a wimp. Devyn thought to herself as she made herself not run off. After all she was here and Vera always saw her so there was not pointing running. Unless Vera was like pissed and was now calling the cops on her and she needed to get out of there now. Devyn looked down at her phone, waiting for some kind of communication back from Vera. Figuring that if she didn't get anything back in a minute or two she would leave.

Vera was opening up the door however so Devyn assumed that meant that she was allowed to come in or at least come closer. Her green eyes looking over Vera as she got closer and could practically smell the other scents on Vera, recognizing one of them for sure. None of that was her business of course so she didn't say anything about it and just sort of gave Vera a wave. "Hey..." Devyn said, honestly not looking like a kicked dog but she was a horrible actor of course when she was at this state of being down. She figured she would have been over all of this by now but apparently her mind and body wanted her to suffer in that dark place a little longer. A small smile appeared across her face when Vera basically invited her in and Devyn didn't hesitate to go inside. She was not cold since she was wearing a pair of black jeans and a black hoodie with the hood up. She could practically blend in to the night if she had not chosen to weak a red shirt with the word 'DEATH' in splatter pain font.

"Oh wow...nice place Vera. You live her by yourself?" Devyn asked as her mouth hung open a little as she looked around. It reminded her of some get away hotel room when you would go out camping but didn't really want to camp out in the woods. There was the question then, one that Devyn could not help that her mind had gone to the gutter for a moment. Devyn almost slipped out saying something super flirty but ended up biting her lip to keep it back. "Yeah, that would be nice. If you don't mind." Devyn responded after getting herself in check and moved to sit down on at the bar table or island depending on how you classified it. "So...how have you been?" Devyn asked, knowing she asked over text but she felt like in person was best for that sort of question.

[Vera M. Solway]

She was trying to make this as painless as it could possibly be and that meant that she would have to do her best to act un-phased about their past situation and talk in the girl's locker room. There was really no point of her crying over spilled milk that had been cleaned up by now and if she planned on actually being a better person then she would have to be there for Devyn just as much as she wanted to. "Hey." She greeted Devyn back as she closed and locked the door behind her.

You didn't need to be an empath to see that something was still something deep that bothered Devyn. Even with the played out smile, Vera didn't really sense a bit of change in the girl, a tad bit but nothing major. Then again, had it been Vera dealing with a breakup, it would take her a while to get over it also. Especially if she was in love. "Thanks," She flashed a smiled. "I uh, have one other roommate; Sierra. She's also from the Academy. I wish I could afford to live here by myself but the chick's cool. I think she went to go visit her boyfriend or something back at the Academy tonight." Even though she hadn't asked Sierra if Kyle was her boyfriend, she could already see the glow on her face whenever they were on the phone, or texting or something like that. They were really cute.

Nodding, she looked as the first mug was already filled and done. Vera added one huge marshmallow inside before setting it at the bar table connected to the kitchen for Devyn to grab. She then started making one for herself. "I've been great, actually. I think moving out of the Academy has helped me with that." Among other things... or person. Turning to face Devyn, she played with her cuticles as she gestured at the girl. "What about you? How have you been dealing- You know, with everything." And by everything, she knew Devyn understand what she meant. She just didn't really need to say Zoe's name to make it clear.

[Devyn Solway]

Devyn was going to try and keep this as simple as could be; in fact she didn't even plan on saying much to the other girl. Just ask her how she was doing, talk about Vera, and just sort of sit around for a little. She didn't want to stay long; Vera probably had other things to do or worry about and since Vera had asked for her space and had not actually called of needing it...Devyn just didn't want to push her luck. Vera had already let her in and was not making her some hot chocolate in the kitchen with Devyn just sort of watching. Not in a creepy or her usual 'I so want to do you right now' way, but more of a just hoping that things between her and the other girl would be okay. By this point Devyn just at least wanted this to fully come to an end with at least having friends out of the people that she had apparently hurt in the wake of what seemed like forever ago events. Devyn gave a small nod to Vera's words. Having smelled the other scent in the room as well, but Vera's scent and the ones on her were the strongest.

"Still miss being able to go over and harass you in your room." Devyn said with a small chuckle, feeling that was something safe to say. Safe and just in a friendly way that would not cause Vera to get upset at her at all. "Thank you." Devyn thanked Vera when the other girl set down the hot chocolate, noting the large marshmallow in the drink. She grabbed the mug carefully and just set it down in front of her, not taking a drink just yet. It was hot and also because she just wanted to wait and take things slow with the drink as odd as that sounded in her head. Devyn did start to smile a little bit more as Vera said that she was doing pretty good, but the part about how Vera figured that the move had helped out a lot did hurt a little bit. Devyn taking that slightly personal and wondered if she should move off campus when she was older so people would not have to deal with her. The question was directed back at Devyn just as she started to poke the marshmallow into the hot cocoa. Causing the drink to rise up a little but never enough to cause it to spill over the sides.

She just gave a simple shrug to the question, again not really the type to unload things on other people. Especially not people who she had upset before and didn't want to look weak in front of and Vera fell into that category. "Dealing." Devyn said and then went for a subject change to keep things not about her. "How is life as a Security Intern and a college student? Pretty busy I bet." Devyn asked as she looked up at Vera, actually interested in knowing.

[Vera M. Solway]

Had Devyn not been over, she was sure that she would've just been staring at her phone or the television for the rest of the night. Vera wasn't much of a sleeper anyway, and her disorder over the summer made sure she was used to not sleeping during normal hours. The only difference was, she could sleep late and still feel energized compared to her nights during the summer. "Aaaww, I'm sorry. You're always welcomed here. Not like I party it up all night anymore." And she meant that. Had Devyn ever needed anything from Vera, like quality time or just someone to talk to, she would be here for there for her as best as she could. Vera made sure everyone she was close to knew that. She didn't want it to seem like she wanted her space from everyone because clearly she still went to school there but as for certain stress causes, her personal space and time was needed. More than anyone could ever imagine. It started to become some sort of therapy to her.

She nodded when Dev thanked her and then lightly dunked her own large marshmallow into her mug of hot cocoa. Of course, she was going to wait until it cooled down because she knew better. The telekinetic took her mug and sat on the stool next to Devyn at the kitchen's bar counter. Her finger slowly pressed the marshmallow down as if she was trying to drown it. Vera parted her lips to say something towards the fact that Devyn was just "Dealing" but Devyn made sure to change the subject. Which didn't bother Vera but at the same time it made her wonder. Her hazel eyes gazed at the steam coming from her mug, "It can get pretty busy but... I think... I've finally figured out how to manage my time. I've also been focused for the IMAC." Her gaze followed up towards Devyn who sat at her side, "Something about other people coming here to win our trophies, isn't what I want happening." She chuckled, lightly. Even though it was meant for everyone to win no matter what school you came from, Vera's competitive side did not appreciate that much. 

"But are you sure you're okay? 'Dealing' can only explain so much." And the last time she checked, she couldn't read minds.

[Devyn Solway]

Devyn smiled as Vera said that she was always welcome here. That made her feel good to know that at least Vera and her did seem to be cool now. Devyn did wonder how long she would be welcome at Vera’s place. Vera did have a roommate and by the scents Devyn was picking up off of Vera but again she was trying not to think too much about it. She had to keep herself out of the dark area in her mind that she felt trapped in of late. There were still things that she needed to work out, fix about herself but everything just seemed too hard to her. She didn’t want to keep trying and going on, she wanted to end it all but not yet. She kept telling herself that she had to keep trying, had to keep going on, but she didn’t want to keep feeling like this. She didn’t want her heart to improve only to break because she was not perfect for someone. “Thanks Vera…means a lot.” Devyn said speaking honestly as she still battled with her mind to keep herself from going to that dark place.

Devyn watched Vera as she went and sat down next to her, smelling Vera’s scent all the more with the girl even closer to her. Darn her heightened sense making her able to smell who Vera was dealing with and just that special scent that allowed Devyn to know that this was the real Vera. Normally it was fine but with how Devyn was feeling she wished that she was more like any other human out there or a mutant that didn’t have the ability that she had. Devyn figured that Vera had accepted her dealing’ since the other girl started to answer her question. Things were busy, Devyn could understand that and with the IMAC event going on that just added to it according to Vera’s words. “Sounds like you at least know what your goal is for life with being an intern with security. Should I be concerned right now that you are going to report me for being out almost past my curfew?” Devyn asked with a small smirk spreading across her lips.

She then went to pick up her mug and give her hot chocolate a sip before it caused her to wince. It was still too hot and ended up burning her tongue. She didn’t say anything about it and instead poked at the burned place on her tongue with her finger a few times to make sure that she didn’t end up burning it too bad or anything like that. How it would have been so easy to make a dirty or flirtatious joke right now, but again Devyn kept herself in check. Devyn nodded in agreement with Vera’s words about how she didn’t want other to come and win their trophies. “I just know that I’ll try to win for any categories that I can end up signing up for.” Devyn pointed out as she slurped up the marshmallow instead and practically swallowed it as it was since it was mainly melted from the heat of the hot cocoa. Vera was asking if she was really okay, since dealing could only explain so much. Devyn would give Vera a few points for trying but just asking her was not really enough for Devyn to break and give in on something she didn’t want to put as a load for others.

“Don’t worry about it Vera. You have other things to concern yourself about.” Devyn said as she looked at her hot chocolate before her green eyes looked over to the other girl. “Do I get to have a tour of your place then?” Devyn asked with a small smile on her face, trying to put Vera at ease about how she was feeling.

[Vera M. Solway]

"No problem." She said before slowly blowing at her hot cocoa. She had been tempted to take the first sip but just not yet, Vera didn't like the possibility of having to burn her tongue. As for Devyn, Vera was trying her best to make things better between them; friendship wise. It hurt having to dodge and avoid Devyn, seeing how Vera wasn't the type to run from her issues and being more likely to deal with them head on. This was just different than her everyday issues. Now that she was cool, calm, and collected, she was just fine with still being the friend that Devyn expected her to be.

She slightly shrugged, "I guess you could say that." Vera furrowed her brows as she chuckled, waving a hand in the air. "No. Once I'm off those grounds, I am not at work. So if you decide to stay out past curfew, I know nothing about it." She began to nudge the girl, "Besides, I never followed curfew anyway." To be honest, Vera hadn't really followed much of any of the rules the few years before she was apart of the Security Squad and then graduation. Rules weren't really her thing and allowing yourself to be free to do whatever your mind, body, and soul wanted was more important than following any set of rules.

"Good mentality. You'd need it going up against the other schools. I think this one Russian chick mean mugged me for like five minutes the other day. Some of them look pretty intense." She rolled her eyes. Sure it wasn't as serious as Vera until the actual activities were being announced but you wouldn't see her size up another person she didn't give a fuck about. Though, the telekinetic sighed once Devyn refused to talk about it and that was fine, she couldn't say that Vera didn't care or tried to finally listen about her problems. Honestly, there was nothing upsetting going on in Vera's life right now. She wasn't busy with drama or horrible situations. The other day she just told the guy that she was head over heels for, that she loved him. She felt good, she felt relieved, she felt at peace and that was a rare feeling. "Alright."

Vera slipped half of her hand through the mug's holding part as she hopped out of her chair. "Yeah, why not." She stood to the side of Devyn and pointed in front of her as she took a slow sip. "This, of course, is the kitchen. Totally obv."

[Devyn Solway]

Devyn was still happy that Vera had let her into her house in the first place and that she was not upset that Devyn had in fact been standing outside when she texted her. She just...really wanted to be near someone with the way her mind was but she didn't plan on staying long. She did not want to overstay her welcome or potentially mess things up after things seemed to be going so well. Devyn chuckled when Vera brought up the fact that once she was off duty, she was off so Devyn didn't have to worry about getting into any trouble. Devyn could not help but to smirk over it all and gave Vera a nudge back when the other girl did it to her. "This is why I and you are friends. You get that it’s just too hard not to break a few of the rules." Devyn said with a snicker since she often brought the whole curfew rule.

It was not her fault that her mind would naturally wake her up in the middle of the night. She felt more alive at night and didn't have to worry about protecting her eyes when it was dark outside. "Oooo, Russian chick. Was she hot?" Devyn could not help but to ask with a smirk still remaining on her face on the subject. She loved her some accents after all and Russian would have been up there in the ones she loved the most. Plus Russian chicks were supposed to be pretty hot right? Devyn was going to have to make sure she got a good look over the competition. Not too good of a look because she didn't want to risk any temptations that she was still fighting against, but it did not hurt to at least check out the competition. Devyn could already feel her blood pumping at the idea of giving it her all when going up against the other school. Needless to say she was pumped up about the competition and was looking forward to it.

Vera was going to have to work harder than that if she wanted Devyn to talk about what was really going on. She didn't like to look or feel weak, even less so in front of people she cared about and wanted to be strong for. No one seemed to get that, no one seemed to get that a girl who was so tough when it came to being very alpha like and taking charge needed to be taken charge of. Someone basically needed to out alpha her or get her to the point where she would submit and tell them what they needed to know. Yet no one seemed to be brave enough to try or maybe it was just that they didn't fully understand Devyn, which was also very possible. Vera dropped it and then they were onto talking about the tour. Devyn rose out of her stool as she blew on her hot cocoa and went ahead and tried to get a sip from it. Not wanting to move around a lot and risk spilling it.

"Nice, nice. The first best place in a home." Devyn said with a nod, moving to follow wherever Vera would lead.

[Vera M. Solway]

Sighing, she smiled. "Yeah, this is true." There were only a few people in which Vera could claim as a good friend and even within that group, there were a few who could call her a friend and it would give her a warm feeling inside. She hated feeling like that because it made her feel all kinds of mushy but at the same time she loved it, she adored it, she took pride in her friendship with Devyn among a very small select few.

Glancing at Devyn, she raised a brow. "As much as I love blondes with blue eyes, she seemed pretty hardcore. So she's probably right up your alley." She took another sip, "As for me; I'm trying to stay away from those types. Surprise, surprise." Vera hadn't been in an official relationship for a long time, so she was used to the single life and was pretty much okay with just sleeping around. She was even know to mess around with a people here and there, her type of girls seemed to always be the ones with attitude, a little spunk to them. While her type of guys seemed to always be the "bad boys" of the lot. As for right now, she was sort of moving away from that whole scene. Had it been because of Riley? Maybe, but dealing with those kinds of people only got you into some deep emotional trouble. Especially when clashing with a personality like her own.

When it came to Devyn and the current issues that she was going through, Vera didn't really want to poke at it too much. Just as much as she wanted to, even she knew when it was time to force and when it was time to just let it all come out on it's own. Not to mention that Vera was in a very vulnerable and peaceful state right now. That, and she was also tired as anyone else would be from juggling as much as she did in a day.

Enjoying the tasted of her melted marshmallows mixed in with her hot cocoa she turned so that she could face the living room. "Then we have the living room with a fire place. The two doors at the end of that wall is the bathroom as well as the garage. There's also a pool that can be heated; not that I would go out there in a montana winter but whatever." She also gestured at the stairs before moving towards them, "Then I can show you the bedrooms and bathrooms."

[Devyn Solway]

Devyn just nodded, not feeling the need to say anything else on their friendship since they both were at an understanding. It did make Devyn smile still to hear that Vera basically agreed with her that they both understood each other on some level and that they were friends. Sure that was still that whole sexual tension thing going on, at least on Devyn's side she still felt drawn to the other girl. Yet she still fought against the base nature that she was so used to acting upon to satisfy her and solve all her problems. She had been doing good, lasting months now but every day now since she last talk with Zoe she was still wondering was it all worth it. Was she really going to be a better person after all of this or was this really then end? Was she just seeking out her friends and the ones she cared about to get some sense of closer? It was possible but she didn't want to think about it too much and instead focused on what Vera was saying about this apparent blonde.

"Mmm, she does sound right up my alley." Devyn said as she kept her smirk and sipped on her hot cocoa, pleased that it was less hot by this point that she could drink it without burning herself. Yes, that did sound like her type but Devyn could have sworn that Vera would have enjoyed those types as well and ended up tilting her head a little at Vera's next words. "Really? Are you sure? It that because of Riley?" Devyn asked as she raised her eyebrow and walked over near the couch, checking it out and then the fire place. Not wanting to stand still at the moment, but still being careful to not spill her hot coco. She didn't mind if Vera didn't tell her more about why she smelled of Riley so strong, since it was none of her business but she was curious. Devyn still was iffy about Vera dealing with Riley but she had already told Vera about that back when they had their whole love talk at the lake.

That thought brining back images of Vera in the lake nude and caused Devyn to take a big gulp of her drink in order to burn her throat a little bit. Nope, no thinking about that. Keep it in line Solway. Devyn order herself as she rubbed at her throat and coughed a little after just having burned herself. It was nothing that was doing any permeate damaged, it just hurt a little but hey it got her mind back on track. Nodding her head at Vera talking about the living room and then talk about a pool. "So almost like a hot tub, but not really?" Devyn asked since she didn't really know of heated pools besides those that were hot tubs or actually tubs. Vera was gesturing towards the stairs so Devyn of course headed for them and started going up them. "Ah, the second best place in the house and the...well I don't really know how to rank a bathroom. I think it might be at a tie with the bedroom." Devyn said, still smirking a little as she went up the steps a little more before stopping so Vera could lead the way. If Devyn was in front she end up walking into each and every room without a care in the world.

[Vera M. Solway]

Wiggling her brows at the girl, she smiled. "See? I should call you Damage Control from now on because you always seem attracted to the ones who'd need it." She took another sip with her smile hiding behind the cup. It had been a joke and it wasn't really aimed at anyone and certainly not at Zoe or herself but Devyn had the tendency of being around people who were more damaging than herself. Okay so maybe Vera had been one of them at one point but so what? The telekinetic was still learning on how she could become a better person, some called it maturing and others called it bullshitting while shutting your skeletons deep in your closet forever... while she called it "learning".

The mention of Riley had taken Vera off guard, like really off guard because she was sure not to mention his name around Devyn for specific reasons. It almost caused her to choke on her hot cocoa. "No," Okay, so she might have been lying just a little bit but she wasn't going to admit to it in front of Devyn. "It's not because of him. Maybe it's because of me and the fact that I'm trying to keep tons of negative... ness away." She did a wavy motion with her hand in the air at that last part. "And I can't keep the negative energy away if I keep fucking around with chicks that have the words 'I'll fucking destroy you' written all over their faces." Besides, she had enough of baggage with her, she didn't need any more.

She shrugged, "Yeah, but I've tested it already and it gets pretty fucking warm. So there's always that." Vera chuckled at Devyn as she headed up the stairs, "I think if I had to, I'd rank the kitchen first, then bedroom... then the bath." The door to her own bedroom had been cracked open already, so Vera simply waved her hand, telekinetically opening it up more for them to walk through. "This is my bedroom, there are two other bedrooms and one bathroom between each bedroom. I'm kind of done with setting mine but I think once I get a few more items, I'll be happy." Taking another sip, she made a gun out of her hand and shot at her closet door, telekinetically opening the door. "Also, walk in closet." She smiled, because that was the best part of it all... in her opinion.

[Devyn Solway]

Devyn chuckled at that, not taking it in a bad way because honestly that actually was what she kind of did in a way. She often ended up with people who needed some kind of release or to get out of their shell or something. Devyn didn't really know what to call it but she agreed with Vera either way. "I won't deny that. Now I just have to figure out a way to get them to stick around after they are done getting whatever their need was met." Devyn pointed out still chuckling but then slightly regretted saying that. It slightly slipped out there, but it was also very true. It seemed that everyone she ended up with ended up breaking up with her after their needs had been met in some way shape or form.

The serious relationship anyways and a few of the ones that were never going to last. Her first girlfriend broke up with her after...well Devyn still had to think on the reason. Her boyfriend broke up with her once he was happy with the sleeping and the video games but wanted someone more like a women, and now Zoe broke up with her because she made a mistake months before Zoe broke up with her and was being punished for it. Gah, the stupid drama just seemed to really not want to let go of Devyn's mind. it didn't help that Vera basically tossed away the conversation about Riley, but she was not going to press it if Vera did not want to talk about it. "I can smell him on you." Devyn said, that was not really pressing it, just stating a fact. One which Devyn just looked at Vera and smirked before focusing on getting to Vera's room and the tour. She still nodded and respected what Vera was saying, and in fact was practically in the same boat as her.

Devyn too was trying to avoid certain things in order to not fall back into her old habits that she was trying to prove that she could break. She had lasted this long and personally thought that she had proved that she was capable of being a good girlfriend. Devyn still could not help but to laugh at Vera's words about 'ill fucking destroy you' written all over their face. "Those tend to be really good at getting rid of your stress. Still your choice, I respect that you are trying to avoid negative-ness but then...should you be dealing with me?" Devyn asked as she walked into Vera's room when the girl opened up the door with her mind. Devyn could not help but to let out a whistle as she looked around the room, setting her hot cocoa on the nearest surface. "Damn this is nice. Yes I'm going to have to say white sheets are a good idea if you are trying to hide something, but it’s a bit bright for my taste." Devyn said as she went to put on her shades as a joke, since the room itself was dark at the moment.

Devyn could not help but to roll her eyes when Vera brought up the walk in closest, already making herself at home in Vera's room. Doing that by sitting right on Vera's bed in a relaxed manner as she shook her head. "You are such a girl." Devyn teased as she stuck her tongue out. A walk in closet, really? Such a girl.

[Vera M. Solway]

"Look at you, plotting and what not. Though, can't say I'd want you messing with anyone like that. Not to act like a know it all but maybe you need to take a break from that also?" She shrugged, only suggesting advice and not really trying to shove it down her throat. Devyn had gone through a big break up and Vera personally would have been in some sad depressing era of moping around and being depressed. That didn't really allow you enough time to heal properly when you dove into the next sexually available person. Not saying that Devyn was the type to fall for just anyone she slept with but anything was possible.

Either way, everyone needed some time to breathe and heal, no matter how tough the person believed they were.

Riley was a touchy subject for Vera, as much as she never showed it; he was. She loved him and had deep feelings for him so whenever anyone mentioned him, it made her heart beat just a little bit faster but the expression on her face always stayed the same. It didn't help the fact that she knew Devyn's dislike for the guy and she wasn't sure how Riley would have felt about Devyn if he ever found out that they had sex right after their prom night. She furrowed her brows as she lifted her jersey and sniffed it but then remembered Devyn had the whole heightened sense thing going on. "That's probably because I was with him during the IMAC Formal the other night." She then glanced at Devyn while taking another sip, "Sorry to burst your bubble but we haven't had sex. We don't even date." The last part had hurt to say but that's how it was.

Sighing, she tilted her head and stared at Devyn. "You, I can handle. Someone new, not so much." For the most part, Vera could handle Devyn now but before it was clear that she couldn't. Their whole talk at the locker room proved it. Though, she was used to being around the damaged because she was damaged. "But thanks and yeah I had to get used to the bright look but I'm okay with it now. It makes me feel better." Said the girl who usually wore all black.

Taking the last gulp of the cocoa, she looked at Devyn before she set her mug down on her dresser. "Hey don't judge me." She moved to turn the light on in her closet, revealing her extreme wardrobe. "I'll have you know this fits all of my shoes and clothes, okay? The closets at the Academy could never do this." She smiled at Devyn before heading over to the bed and sitting down, facing her. "You still didn't answer my question from earlier, Dev."

[Devyn Solway]

Vera's words for sure rang true and Devyn didn't really have any plans on seeking out these types she was hearing about. Well she planned to seek them out but from a distance to avoid any temptation that would no doubt start to show up. She really was doing her best to stick to her whole 'no sleeping around for a while' thing she had going on, but it was getting difficult by this point. "I still am...it’s practically been like a dessert for me for about two months and a few weeks." Devyn pointed out with a slight shrug of her shoulders. She could have gave Vera the exact time in months, weeks, day, and even the hours of how long it had actually been but that would have probably seemed weird. Or at least noted the fact that Devyn was keeping track of how long it had been, and of course she was. She had made herself a goal after all so she was keeping track, the whole keeping track of the hours thing was a recent event because of the length of the dry spell she was not used to.

Devyn was not the type to fall for anyone right after sleeping with them, that should have been obvious because she could not even say 'i love you' to Zoe or anyone she had ever dated for the longest time. Now the word seemed like more of a curse that meant that as soon as Devyn said it, things would end. Devyn did dislike Riley, mainly because of his track record and the fact that he had a kid; a kid. If that did not spell complicated and dangerous to mess with for someone who was still fresh out of high school like Vera, then Devyn didn't know what was. She was just being protective over her friend too, and while she understood she was not really one to judge because of her track record, that did not mean she did not want the best for her friends. Devyn could not help but to start to laugh as Vera sniffed at her own shirt, as if she was trying to pick up if Riley's scent was still on here. "I see, you too much have gotten pretty close." Devyn said, still looking at Vera and then blinked a few times at Vera's next words.

"Well like I knew that you had not with him, well at least not tonight since I would know, but I figured by now...can he not rise to the occasion or is it that he is a short distance runner?" Devyn asked and could not help but to snicker a little before shaking her head no and waving her hand in the air as if brushing that question aside. "Never mind, don't answer that. We don't have to talk about that." Devyn said, still shaking her head no but she was still curious about it of course. Devyn again would have known if anything had happened tonight based upon scent of course, well probably better if she was shifted r got really close to Vera. Yet a good shower was pretty good at washing things away but there were always things that lingered just a little bit.

"Oh I'm sooo judging. So much. At you and your walk in closet." Devyn teased, still smirking as she watched Vera as the other girl revealed her wardrobe all of it just adding to Devyn's judgment. Devyn just snickered then and held back any more comment on it because she was so going to go into how Vera was totally a girl, which of course nothing was bad about it just amused Devyn to see Vera's closet. Her chuckling stopped when Vera sat down next to her and pointed out that Devyn didn't answer her earlier question. "If it was, are you really a girl? Then, yes I am." Devyn teased, trying to defer the conversation elsewhere.