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Rhonda and Caroline snuggled in the former's bed, both of them content with how things had been going ever since Eric banned Kelso and Fez from the basement. Every time those two had tried to hang out with Eric, Donna, Hyde, and Jackie at school, a harsh glare had sent them both scurrying away. Rhonda had felt a bit better since Fez was steering clear of her at school. If it wasn't Caroline around her, it was another one of her friends. That had helped Rhonda feel a bit better, especially if she had been by herself and there had been a chance of Fez approaching her. Thankfully, Fez had never approached her, but Rhonda had still kept her distance from the foreign man.
"Have you considered telling your parents? You know, about what happened?" Eric had asked Rhonda while they had been jogging around the track in gym class.
"Yeah, I have, but I was terrified telling you guys," Rhonda had answered.
"Take your time with it," Eric had told her.
"I will."
Rhonda knew she should tell her parents, but she would need more time. She would enjoy her quiet time with Caroline since it had been some time since she felt this peaceful.
"I like snuggling like this," said Caroline.
"So do I," said Rhonda.
"So ... what are we, exactly?" asked Caroline.
"I'm not sure. I'm not there yet," admitted Rhonda.
"You still need time. It's okay," said Caroline. "We'll take it slow."
"You'll be worth the wait. Fez didn't know what he had when he dated us," said Rhonda.
"I need you to know that I love you more than anything," said Caroline softly.
"I love you too. More than you'll ever know," whispered Rhonda.
Caroline kissed Rhonda's cheek, and Rhonda did the same. They'd take things slow.