Going down the grand staircase, Nyla went into the living room where a screaming Tiara was still jumping on the couch, tossing pillows all over the place.

"Hey," Nyla said politely. "Can you quiet down, please?"

Tiara scoffed, rolling her neck. "Excuse me?"

"It's just everyone's trying to sleep. So if you don't mind keeping it down a bit."

Rather than wait for her response, Nyla went upstairs and laid back down with Austin.

Tiara wasn't even quiet for a second.

"You want me to be quiet?! You be quiet, you dumb bitch!" she yelled angrily.

Instantly, Nyla and Austin's eyes open and lock on one another.

"You want me to shut up, come make me shut up!" she taunted, stomping around the living room.

From there, Tiara started running her mouth, talking shit about Nyla.

It wasn't long before everyone had come into the room with Austin and Nyla and started listening to Tiara make a complete fool out of herself.

"Bitch thinks she's running something just because she got a little boyfriend. Fuck out of here!" Tiara clapped her hands as she talked.

Everyone looked at Nyla, who was sitting quietly with her knees to her chest. She had this emotionless look on her face, making it hard for them to tell what she was thinking.

Tyler: We're all just sitting there, trying to figure out what is going through Nyla's head. Nyla's a lot of things, but she's not easily pushed out of character. Since she and Austin have started dating, Tiara has done nothing but talk shit and throw shade, all because Austin didn't want her.

Sara: Nyla has been understanding, respectful, nice, never talks shit about Tiara. Julie and I continually have pushed her to beat the bitch's ass, and she won't.

Juliana: But now that Tiara is acting like this. I feel like, at this point, she needs to be put in her place.

Devin: I understand Nyla not wanting to be a part of any drama, but the way Tiara is talking, I feel like if she doesn't hit her breaking point now, she'll definitely hit it later.

"Everybody in this house kisses your ass, but not me, Nyla. I see right through your fake ass."

Chuckling a bit, Nyla shook her head, fidgeting with her fingers.

"Hey, ignore her," Austin could tell she was upset.

"I want to go down there," Nyla was honest. "But I'm afraid you'll see me different."

Austin nervously locked eyes with the other roommates.

"Hey," he rubbed her back. "I don't want you fighting, but if you feel like it's what you need to do. I got your back."

"We all do," said Sara matter-of-factly.

Austin: As much as I don't think Tiara is worth the fight, Nyla has been the bigger person when it's come to her. I've talked to Tiara, I've apologized for not sharing the feelings she has for me, yet she keeps coming for my girl. Tiara's jealous of Nyla, and it shows. If she wants to keep pushing her buttons, then what can I do? If I were Nyla, I'd be pissed too.

"Scared ass bitch won't even come down here and face me like a woman!"

Like lightning, Nyla shot up from the bed.

The group quickly followed her into her shared bedroom with Sara and Juliana.

She started stripping off her baggy pajamas, putting on a t-shirt, some shorts, and some sneakers. Good thing her hair was already in a ponytail.

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