Sarah sat cross-legged on her bed, her favorite oversized t-shirt hiking up to reveal a flash of her toned thighs. She was so engrossed in her biology homework that she didn't hear Emily enter their dorm room.
"Hey, Sarah!" Emily called out, startling Sarah.
Sarah quickly grabbed her sheets, trying to cover herself up. But it was too late - Emily had already seen everything.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to... I mean, I didn't know you were... um, never mind," Emily stammered, her face turning bright red.
Sarah couldn't help but laugh. "Oh, come on, Emily. You can't pretend like you didn't see anything. You're blushing like a tomato!"
Emily tried to play it cool, but Sarah could see the smile playing at the corners of her mouth. "Fine, I saw. But it was an accident, I swear!"
Sarah raised an eyebrow. "An accident, huh? Well, I'll have to charge you for inappropriate roommate behavior then."
Emily rolled her eyes. "Please, like you're one to talk. You're the one flashing everyone."
Sarah grinned. "Hey, I was just feeling comfortable in my own space. You're the one who barged in without knocking."
Emily sighed. "I was just trying to be efficient. I didn't want to waste time knocking."
Sarah chuckled. "Well, maybe you should try being a little less efficient and a little more... aware of your surroundings."
Emily frowned. "Stop being such a prude, Sarah. Lighten up."
Sarah shook her head. "I'm not the prude here, Emily. You're the one who's acting all scandalized."
Emily rolled her eyes. "Fine, I'm scandalized. Can we move on now?"
Sarah grinned. "Sure thing, Miss Innocent. How about we talk about our biology exam instead?"
Emily groaned. "Do we have to?"
Sarah chuckled. "Yes, we do. Come on, Emily. You can't study all the time."
Emily sighed. "I know, I know. But biology is important."
Sarah nodded. "Yes, it is. But so is having a little fun. Come on, let's take a break."
Emily looked at Sarah, her eyes narrowing. "What do you have in mind?"
Sarah grinned. "I was thinking we could study together. You know, like a little study session."
Emily raised an eyebrow. "A study session, huh? Are you sure that's all you have in mind?"
Sarah laughed. "Of course, that's all I have in mind. What else could I have in mind?"
Emily shrugged. "I don't know. You tell me."
Sarah grinned. "Fine, I'll tell you. I have in mind a little quizzing, a little reviewing, and a little... bonding."
Emily looked at Sarah, her eyes wide. "Bonding, huh? What kind of bonding?"
Sarah shrugged. "I don't know. The kind where we get to know each other better. The kind where we become more than just roommates."
Emily looked at Sarah, her heart racing. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Was Sarah flirting with her?
Sarah smiled. "Come on, Emily. Don't look so surprised. I thought you might like the view if you stopped studying so much."
Emily blushed. "I... I don't know what to say."
Sarah grinned. "You don't have to say anything. Just come sit next to me."
Emily hesitated for a moment, then made her way over to Sarah's bed. She sat down next to Sarah, their legs touching.
Sarah started quizzing Emily on biology terms, but Emily couldn't concentrate. She was too aware of Sarah's presence, of the way her hair smelled like lavender, of the way her eyes sparkled in the dim light of their dorm room.
Sarah noticed Emily's distraction and looked up from her book. "Emily, are you okay?"
Emily nodded, trying to play it cool. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little tired, I guess."
Sarah smiled. "Okay. Well, let's finish up then. We can continue tomorrow."
Emily nodded, feeling a little disappointed. She wanted to spend more time with Sarah, but she didn't know how to express it.
As they finished up their study session, Sarah couldn't help but feel a little disappointed as well. She had hoped that Emily would reciprocate her flirtation, but Emily seemed too shy and reserved.
Sarah sighed and said goodnight to Emily, then went to bed. Emily followed suit, wondering if there might be something more between them.
As she drifted off to sleep, Sarah couldn't help but think about Emily. She was strong, controlling, and direct - everything Sarah admired in a woman. And she couldn't help but feel a little attracted to her.
Emily, on the other hand, couldn't stop thinking about Sarah. She was outgoing, confident, and playful - everything Emily found attractive in a woman. And she couldn't help but wonder if there might be a future between them.
Only time would tell.
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