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to go study for an exam. I love you.”
    â€œI love you, too, and good luck on your exam. Goodbye.”
    The music continued to blast, making the door tremble to the beat. When Venice opened the door, the hallway was filled with zoids dancing their asses off to the latest jams. It looked like one big party. She needed a break and she wanted in. Venice saw Chanelle and Monique shakin’ their butts to the rhythm, motioning for her to join them. She danced her way through the crowd of women and showed her new dorm mates what she could do. It had been a while since she’d partied and it felt good. Someone hollered out, “Party over here!” And the gang of women repeated it in unison. They were partying so hard that Venice almost didn’t realize the time. She pulled her partners to the side and told them she had an exam the next day.
    â€œGirl, I can’t study and party at the same time! I’m going down to the lounge to study! If I finish early, I’ll be back to hang with you freaks!” Venice shouted over the music.
    Monique shouted back, “Whatever, girl! See ya!”
    Venice gathered her books from the room and left for the lounge on the first floor. Her mind wandered to Craig and then to Jarvis. They hadn’t had much time to talk since Jarvis was so busy with football and classes. She talked to Craig also every night. They met occasionally in the courtyard between classes on Mondays and sometimes grabbed a quick lunch but were not able to see each other much during the week. Craig was deep into his co-op studies, which required a lot of his time. He was required to spend three days a week at an architectural firm about two hours away. He stayed there during the week and came home on Fridays. He had a demanding schedule, but he promised to set aside some quality time for them soon. Venice couldn’t wait!
    Venice still had time to hang out with her girls though. She was getting a little curious about why she hadn’t been invited over to Craig’s house to meet his sister that she’d heard so much about. She figured he’d invite her over eventually. Either that or he was hidingsomething from her. After all, she’d been hanging with him for about a month and he’d never mentioned it.
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    Chanelle and Monique decided to get some air from all the steamy dancing they’d been doing. They walked across the campus, sharing their experiences during the past weeks on campus. Monique went on and on about all the guys bugging her for her phone number.
    Chanelle laughed. “The only people probably calling you are some jheri-curl wearing fools. Girl, I hope you haven’t already given it up to any of those no good, dope dealer wannabees.”
    â€œNo, I haven’t, but I bet you’ve given it up to that cute dude in your English class!”
    Chanelle got defensive. “We’re just friends. Besides, my boyfriend’s going to college in Atlanta.”
    â€œYou must be a fool to think he’s down there being faithful. He’s probably knocking boots with anything wearing a skirt. A man can’t help himself. They’re all dogs! All they think about is how they’re going to get into the next girl’s panties.”
    â€œYou’re crazy! My man loves me, girl!”
    â€œWhatever, but you’ll see. You better enjoy yourself while you can.”
    Chanelle grew frustrated. “Monique, let’s go. I need to check my messages.”
    â€œChanelle, do you think Venice and Craig have got it on yet?”
    â€œI don’t think so. She’s not talking about him a lot since he’s out of town so much.”
    â€œI know. She’s throwing herself in the books. She says they talk just about every night on the phone, but he’s real busy.”
    Monique smiled. “Yeah, but her ex still calls her a lot, too. I think Venice mentioned something about getting with Craig this weekend. He’s pretty