Sequel to Forks High.

Bella has already finished her high school year and is starting fresh in New York with the gang. Her and Edward have been dating for almost a year and have their life in track. Perfect right? Think again. Follow Alice, Jasper and their new addition as they start their new life in New York, Rose and Emmett as they continue their road to marriage and discover that marriage isn't easy, and Bella and Edward as their relationship is put to the ultimate test. College Years is filled with tragedy, heartache, betrayal and most of all temptation. Look forward to finding out what happens with all the characters from Forks High and are introduced to new ones.

Hi Everyone! Welcome back to all my Forks High Readers! and Welcome to my new readers! I've missed posting new chapters up! So, I finally give you the Sequel to Forks High! The story can stand alone but it is much better when you know a little of the background of the characters, so I encourage you to read Forks High first.

The story will begin two years after the gang graduated high school but will then travel back to the beginning of college for them! Hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think!

I do not own anything Twilight...

January 18, 2012

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at it destination full of hope.
Maya Angelou

As I read the quote back for the umpteenth time I grimaced and threw the book on top of my other school books. How I wished that the quote in the book was actually the truth. A year ago I believed that love could conquer all. Love was everything that I felt and desired, it was why I had changed my ways. Love was what I woke up with and fell asleep with every single day for a year. One year of total bliss, which I spent in the company of the man that I would always have feelings for. The man that no matter what still had my heart and my unconditional love. How could things change so fast in so little time? I thought as I looked over at the picture on the floor. It was the picture that he had in his room and now it was thrown on top of a stack of books. The same place it had been since...I sighed and lay back in bed.

"Bella..." Rose called from the other side of the door.

"Come in Rose." I called back.

"Hey do you want to talk?" she asked as she walked over and sat down on the edge of my bed.

"No not really, I've been doing so much of that lately and I'm just tired of the questions and comments." I sighed sitting up.

"I understand what you mean but you know everyone is just looking out for you honey." she said patting me on my leg.

"Yes I know Rosie, but I can handle this situation on my own. I'm a big girl." I smiled not trying to offend her.

I knew that they were all worried about me lately but there really wasn't anything to be worried about. Things had changed and I was learning to deal with them. No big deal at all.

"We know that honey, but again if you need to talk you know I'm here. I know some things are hard to discuss with the others but you know that I'm not them. I'm here no matter what."

"I know Rose and I really appreciate it but I'm honestly okay." I smiled over at her. I was definitely far from fine but I was going to be close to that, soon enough.

"No offense Bella but how are you? I know that you are strong but what you're dealing with is very difficult honey. I see it in your eyes and I'm worried honey."

"Rose some things are meant to be and who am I to say what is and what isn't? All I can do right now is learn to deal with it." I sighed looking at anywhere but her. I knew that if I looked at her my strength would fall apart.

"I understand sweetie, I think we're just worried that you might revert to your old ways of coping. I don't want that to happen."

"It won't Rosie. I'm different, that Bella is gone and I'm not going to lie I have thought about it but then I think about how much it hurt the people I love and I remind myself how much I've changed. I won't go down that path again Rose, I promised..." I whispered and then stopped not being able to continue.

"I know honey. I'm sorry for bringing it up. Bella, God doesn't give you more then you can handle and I know right now you are going through a hard time but I know that you are dealing with them in a positive way. I love you honey and if I could rewind time I would sweetie. I don't like to see my best friend like this." Rose whispered and I looked over at her watery eyes.

"Rosie, I promise I'm okay. Now please don't cry." I smiled weakly and wiped away her tears.

"Okay I'll take your word on it but if you find that you're not, I'm here. I have to go meet up with Emmett he's been so busy lately."

"How is training?" I asked trying to take my mind off of things.

"Oh he loves it." she sighed standing up. "You know I miss him dearly when he is out of town but I'm glad he can at least be home more during the off season."

"I can't imagine how hard it is to not have him here with you. But like you said its good to have him during the off season and at least he's here and not somewhere else. Well, I'll see him at Allison's birthday this weekend."

"That's true and I give thanks for that. Listen Bella, are you sure that that's the best option? I mean you know who will be there and I don't want you to be uncomfortable or anything."

"Listen, I told you that everything is fine. Allison is my niece and I already missed her last birthday. I'll see you two on Saturday." I said getting up to walk Rose to the door.

"That's true well we'll see you Saturday. Oh remember my appointment is next Monday. Can you still make it?" she asked turning to me.

"Of course, I have off from work and I have class at night on Mondays."

"Alright, well I love you and call me if anything." she said giving me a hug.

"Love you too, and I will." I assured her and hugged her back.

Once Rose left I headed back upstairs to try and get some studying done for my test the next day. Ever since college had started I found that studying the day before was always the best solution for me. That also included writing my papers for class. So I grabbed my poetry book once more and again my eyes roamed to the same line that had been stuck in my mind.

If I kept sulking on the past this new goal of being fine with everything was not going to work. The truth was though that I didn't think I would ever be fine. The mistakes and decisions we made were the biggest regrets I had. But now it was too late. Things weren't going to change and I knew that.

Again I knew I was passing the line of memories so I decided to get out of the apartment for awhile. It was the loneliest place in the world. I occupied my 2 bedroom apartment alone since Alice and Jasper had moved into their new home and I was completely lonely. I knew that I had been gone for a long time but the time I did spend here with them I was able to avoid the inevitable. I missed my little princess waking me up every morning and the movie nights Alice and Jasper had arranged ever since I had returned from my trip. Of course I knew this was their way of "helping me out" but I loved every moment of it.

I didn't want anyone asking me if I was fine again so I decided to take a walk around the city. It had been a while since I had walked around the city alone and I regretted that I stopped doing that. Walking was always my way of clearing my head. New York was a busy city but during the day around Central Park it wasn't too bad. I hadn't been to the park since coming back to town but I needed to think things over. I entered the park and closed my eyes as I took in a deep breath and then walked forward.

As soon as I breathed in the fresh grass smell my head cleared of everything. That was the best thing about just being alone and being able to focus on what you needed to. As I walked along the park I began to think about what I needed to do to get settled in further. First, I had to find a roommate since I knew I couldn't afford keeping up the rent for the house alone. I had to find a job since I didn't intend on returning back to my old one so I quickly reminded myself to check out the newspaper for job openings. Lastly, I had to study for my final exams because procrastinating was not something that I could afford. As I walked around going over my "To-Do" list I felt a light breeze blow and shivered.

When I did so I looked around and gasped as I realized where I had walked. All of the memories of us together at this hill in front of me flooded back. The sweet words and romantic nights we spent bundled up in our blanket watching the stars shine, the nights we talked about our future and then the worst night of my life. All of the memories played freshly in mind as if they happened yesterday, when in reality it had been a whole year ago. Before the memories could surface I quickly turned and walked as quickly as possible out the park. Once outside I sighed and closed my eyes tightly to keep myself from remembering.

I let out a rush of breath and shook my head clear. I seriously had to stop reminiscing and learn to cope with how life was right now. Somewhere everything in my life changed and everyday I relived that day over and over. Life had really been everything I dreamed of, that was until...College.