She nods slightly, her cheeks still flushed. "Yeah... sometimes they help me out... It's not like we're really lesbians or anything, but..." She trails off again, looking uncomfortable. "I just need someone close by when I feel like this."
The silence stretches between you as you both contemplate what she's said. Eventually, Alexa looks up at you and offers a tiny, shy smile. "Thanks for understanding... I know it's probably weird to talk about."