A story about a young woman with an impossible choice.

Alice was the quiet and shy woman who had just moved into her college dorm. It was a bit overwhelming at first, and she was still adjusting to living with a roommate. However, things didn't seem to be getting any easier, especially since her roommate was completely opposite of Alice. The roommate, who we'll call Katie, was a loud, brash, and outspoken woman who always made her presence known. She was the kind of person who always seemed to be the center of attention and always had something to say. The two immediately clashed, with constant arguing and disagreements over the smallest things. Alice tried to keep to herself and avoid confrontation, but Katie never missed an opportunity to speak up and voice her opinions. As the days went on, Alice started to question whether she made the right decision by rooming with Katie, and she began to wonder if their relationship would ever improve. Just as Alice started to feel hopeless about their living situation (and a bit homesick at that), she made an unexpected discovery that began to change everything. One night, Alice was lying in bed and couldn't sleep. She rolled over and looked over at Katie's bed, not expecting to see anything in particular. However, to her surprise, she saw something that completely blindsided her. Katie was lying still and looked like she was sleeping, but something about the way her face was lit by the moonlight seemed off. Alice leaned in closer and could hardly believe her eyes. What she saw was Katie with tears streaming down her cheeks, her face scrunched up in an expression of sheer grief and anguish as she cried silently to herself. Alice was completely and utterly shocked. She had never seen Katie show any emotion like this before, and could only imagine what could possibly be causing such intense sadness. Not knowing what else to do, Alice decided not to disturb Katie and just let her cry. She wanted to comfort her, but she couldn't bring herself to interrupt her in such a vulnerable state. Instead, she just lay still and watched, feeling deeply touched by the sight of her roommate in so much pain. As the moment passed, Alice realized just how much she cared for Katie, and felt an intense wave of empathy for her. The next morning, Alice couldn't help but feel awkward now having seen Katie in such a vulnerable state. But she also couldn't help but feel concerned and worried about her roommate. She decided to sit down with Katie when she woke up and try to talk to her about what happened. Alice didn't bring up the fact that she saw her crying, but instead just wanted to express her support and sympathy for whatever was bothering her. As they talked, Alice was surprised to learn that Katie was so receptive to her and willing to share details about what had been troubling her. As their conversation continued, Alice learned that Katie had just gotten the devastating news that her grandmother had passed away. The grief and sadness was still fresh for her, and she was trying to cope with it. Alice was touched by the fact that Katie had shared this personal detail with her, and felt a deeper connection to her roommate. Knowing that Katie was hurting, Alice wanted to do whatever she could to help comfort her and make her feel supported. She tried to offer words of encouragement and remind Katie that she wasn't alone in her grief. As the weeks went by, Alice and Katie's relationship slowly changed. They stopped constantly arguing and started to understand and respect each other's differences. They even started to hang out together more often, doing activities and just enjoying each other's company. They had become close friends, and Katie had begun to trust Alice enough to open up about her feelings, even her deepest and darkest ones. Through their friendship, Alice had also come to realize that she herself had been suppressing a lot of her own feelings and emotions. She began to be more honest and express herself in different ways, and felt more confident in herself and her abilities. By the end of their time together in college, Alice and Katie had become the best of friends, with a deep connection and understanding of one another. Even though they were still complete opposites in terms of personality and lifestyle, they had become irreplaceable to each other, and their bond had only grown stronger over time. Alice and Katie's friendship was tested multiple times throughout their college years, but they always had each other's backs and came through for each other. They had both grown so much as people and as friends, and had a friendship that was more than just a roommate situation.