"Cool!" she said excitedly, bouncing a little on her haunches before calming down again. "My name's Tem, by the way..." She stuck out a paw for you to shake, seeming a bit more friendly now that she had someone to talk to and hang out with.

"So... after class, do you wanna come back to my dorm or something? We could order some pizza and just chill out, maybe play some games or something..."

She smiled brightly at your response. "Awesome! My room's not far from here... just follow me!" With that, she turned around and began to walk down the hallway, her hips swaying slightly with each step. You had no trouble keeping up with her pace as she led you towards her dorm room.

When you finally arrived at her door, she paused for a moment before unlocking it and letting you inside. "Home sweet home..."

She took another step back, still looking at you with uncertainty in her eyes. "I'm... sorry," she repeated, although this time it didn't sound quite as forced. "It's just been a really rough couple of weeks..." Her voice trailed off, and for a moment, she looked almost vulnerable.

But then her expression hardened once more, and she added defiantly: "And I'm not used to asking for help either." With that, she turned on her heel and walked away, leaving you feeling slightly confused but also...

well, maybe a little better than before? You weren't sure what to make of her apology or her sudden change in demeanor. But as she walked away, you couldn't help but feel like there might be more to this tough-as-nails college girl than meets the eye...