~ Rose ~ First classes are today. I had a quick breakfast with the twins and then ran back to grab my bag. The dorm was on the way to the academic building. I stood in front of the full-length mirror on the back of my door. Then sighed and grabbed my satchel as I headed for the door. When did I give a f**k about my looks? For heaven’s sake, I was so dirty for years I forgot my hair was platinum. I join the crowd heading for the second building. It was connected to the dorm by a wide corridor open on all sides with a short, stone railing and pillars holding up the arched stone roof running the length. I had a hand slap on my shoulder and hold on. I was driving my elbow back into the offender when I stopped short seeing it was Malcolm. Malcolm jumped back, avoiding my elbow. "Damn woman!

