All too suddenly Sloane was standing even closer than before and then they were kissing. Alice's hand instinctively landed lightly on her waist to steady them both and her eyes fluttered shut. It was as though nothing else around them existed for those brief seconds, and then everything came rushing back at once.

Alice withdrew from Sloane completely, her hands falling back to her sides and her eyes wide with both surprise and fear. "Quick and easy," she squeaked out. Girls weren't supposed to kiss one another, right?! Oh Merlin, could they be expelled now?! With every instinct screaming at her to flee, Alice offered a quick wave and nervously managed, "I'm going to go, bye!"

And with that, she turned abruptly on her heels and speed walked towards the singular exit.

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