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PIP'S PERSPECTIVE

"Pip!" A loud voice was ringing in my ears, and for a second I panicked that soemone had gotten into my dorm. Durham is an old building, amd i wouldmt be surprised if the security was a bit dodgey in places. "What the fuck?" I mumbled as I woke up to a strong pair of hands shaking me vigorously back into my senses. I tried to open my eyes but immediately had to squeeze them tightly shut due to the light spilling into the room via the hazy sash window. After a few seconds of discomfort (what, I have sensitive eyes ok?) I reached for the glasses on my bedside table and jammed them onto my face. The first thing I saw was Rooney Bach leaning over me, staring unblinking into my eyes. Last night me and the gang had a sleepover in my room after one of our weekly movie nights, explaining the loud and unmistakable presence of Rooney. I looked up at her and we continued to stare at each other for what liek eternity. After a couple of moments I felt blush creeping up my face and towards my ears, so I rolled over to my right to face the wall. " Oh. It's you." I say, sounding all croaky and awful. " And don't you seem pleased to see me," said Rooney in a smug sarcastic tone. I groan and cover myself in duvet, hoping that I could hide myself from Rooney. "Come on Pip, we gave the theatre booked from 8:00 onwards, and we can't be late or soemone else will take our spot. So come on, or we'll be late." I sigh loudly as I try to lift myself out of bed. "Fine," I announce reluctantly. Rooney offers me her hand, so I take it and she pulls me up. " Um...thanks." I know my blush is about to return so I quickly turn away, hoping that she didn't see. God, I hate having a crush on her. How is it possible for me to be in a university with so many other queer girls yet still fall for a straight one? I'm such a dumbass.

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After Georgia announces that she's going for a shower, and Jason and Sunil go down to the Durham cafe, it's just me and Pip left in her dorm. Neither of us say anything until I sit on the floor so I can pull my socks on and decide to break the silence. "Pip, are you ignoring me?" I say tentatively, not wanting to annoy or upset her. "What? No why would I be ignoring you?". Lately Pip has been more quiet than usual (which is really weird for her because she loves to talk) and I can't help but notice that we've been spending less time together. " I don't know, it just seems like we've not had a proper conversation in a while." Pip looks at me, her face full of confusion, but also another emotion, one I can't identify. "Sorry if it felt like that Rooney. Its just been busy lately." I nod my head, letting her know that I understand. Pip looks like she's about to say something, when Georgia emerges from the bathroom, wet towel in hand and dressed in denim dungarees a yellow t-shirt. "Sorry... am I interrupting something?" She remarked suggestively, a devilish grin spreading across her face. At this, Pip turns her head to face her, gives her a scornful look and says "No, dearest Georgia, you are not. What do you even mean by that?" I can see Georgia resisting the urge to giggle at Pip's response before she replies "What! I'm just saying," and wiggles her eyebrows. At this, I blush and suddenly realise what she means. "What! No! Why would you even-" I'm cut off mid sentence as I see a white blur shoot through the air in Georgia's direction, and realise that Pip has thrown a pillow at her. She gasps and dramatically exclaims "How very dare you!", then goes to lon the pillow back at her. I laugh as I watch Georgia and Pip engage in a very violent pillow fight. Pip's curly brown hair swishes around in every direction, and I find myseld grinnning from ear to ear at the sight of her being so careless and happy.The battle eventually ended up with Georgia pinned down on the clothes strewn floor, laughing along with Pip. They get up and put the pillows backs on her bed, doing their best to tidy up the room. I realise now that this isn't just a small crush, I really am in love with Pip.