Elizabeth, as usual, tried being alone as much as possible. And though often she did appreciate what company Aleksey's little group often gave, she just felt as though she simply didn't belong. And, she had been trying to stay alone as much as possible. She had been rereading that same book, when all she needed to do was hear Aleksey's name shrieked. She instantly looked up and she felt her heart leap with joy. She had quickly stood but didnt move, some part of her afraid that it was a dream.<br/><br/>She was positive he'd walk over to her, but he seemed to be ignoring everyone who had ran up to greet him. And she watched him pass, heading for his dorm. Instantly, any light that had been on her face disappeared in an instant. Tears came to her eyes easily, at the same time. And the keys that she was still holding were in her hand, and she tightly gripped them as she felt the tears welling up.<br/><br/>Had she done something wrong before he left? Or maybe he just wasnt in a mood for hellos... But he had always greeted her kindly before. She felt her heart wrench and was sure it was torn, if anything. She wanted to cry, just like she wanted to be held. But the only person there was to be held by, the only one she cared for, had walked right past her as if she didn't exist.<br/><br/>Looking where his little group had been left, knowing one of the girls had been heading towards her, she could feel a tear roll down her cheek. She knew it had been a bad idea to open herself up like that. And out of anyone it had been to Aleksey. Another tear rolled down and she felt her heart breaking. Was she over reacting? She certainly hadnt expected this... She had expected a hug, in the least, but she hadnt even gotten a hello, after he had been gone for days.<br/><br/>Maybe he had just been toying with her. Maybe it was just a joke. Guys liked to play cruel jokes like that, right? Either way, she had no one to run to now. She wasnt even remotely friends enough with anyone else to even have a shoulder to cry on. She stood from her seat, and wanted so badly to just abandon the keys, but instead she just clutched them closer, even closer then her book.<br/><br/>With a second glance towards the group she quickly wiped at her eyes, but was already walking towards her own dorm room, trying to wipe her eyes with the back of the hand that held the keys, for the other clutched the book to her chest. Maybe she was just over reacting... But she had expected him to at least look remotely glad to see her. She shook her head at herself, inwardly scolding herself for having gotten so soft. But she had always cried so easily.<br/><br/>And if anyone would try asking if she was okay, she just planned to push them away. She didn't need any of that crap right now. She needed someone to hug, but she didnt feel safe hugging anyone.<br/><br/>Aleksey had come back. But he hadn't come back to her.