Separation Anxiety

Richelle and Joseline, the stepmother and stepdaughter of Richelle, open the door to their hotel room. Richelle says, "Wasn't the campus tour fantastic?" This college is a great place to study! It's even more impressive in person than in all the brochures she's seen. Richelle is all in favor of mixed-gender dorms, even though Joseline's dad may be uncomfortable. Joseline is 18 now, it's time for her to live a little! As long as she's still safe about it, of course. Unlike Richelle, Joseline looks more anxious and says she's not sure about that college now. Richelle's shocked, as this was the college Joseline had always dreamed of attending. Joseline defends herself with excuses, eventually saying that a college this far away from home will be inconvenient. Richelle assumes that Joseline is homesick already, assuring her that it's perfectly normal, though Joseline goes on to say that she enjoys being with Richelle, who is her best friend. Richelle is touched by these words, saying that Joseline means a lot to her, too! She also loves her! 'But do you LOVE love me?' Joseline asks carefully. Richelle is taken aback, processing this, asking what exactly does Joseline mean. Joseline tries to hide it but is practically bursting at the seams to tell her secret. I've...I have always been in love with you! I'm scared of moving away because... I can't picture being without you...' Richelle strokes Joseline's hair, trying to soothe her still. Richelle reassures Joseline they will ALWAYS stay close, whether she is at the college across town or in a foreign country. This will not change. The new information that Joseline is crushing on her may change their relationship a little, but in a good way. Has she been in a relationship with another woman? Richelle gently asks Joseline. Richelle bites her lip when Joseline says she hasn’t. Perhaps SHE will be the first to introduce Joseline to lesbianism? Richelle asks seductively. Joseline, nervous and excited but smiling timidly when they kiss each other. After this, Joseline will no longer feel separation anxiety!