A/N: So here is a mini series. The start takes place during the episode Dr. Kelly and goes from there. The boy who is Emily's current boyfriend is the guy with the ponytail that Alex throws a drink on to. Don't fret! They won't be together long :D

College was so much more different from High School. At first I went to a school in Boston but decided to transfer to California University. I majored in film and minored in theater as I aspired to be a director and screenwriter. Don't get me wrong I was still an English nerd and I did have a creative writing class as an elective but if I truly decided on writing a novel then I could do it without a degree. I was lucky that they had a spot for me after someone had transferred. I had gotten into the groove of college and work (I got a job at that place Skeeters that opened up) that I had time for a boyfriend. I started dating one of the guys in the neighboring dorms. His name was Jeff and he was a cool guy.

Tonight I had work and Debbie was telling me about this guy who tipped her eleven dollars for directions to the bathroom.
"Really? You're going to have to let him down easy." I smiled. Then the new girl Alex came in,
"Hey I'm Emily. It's your first night so stick by Debbie and I, we'll answer any questions you have." I gave her a friendly smile.
"Aren't you in my theater class?" She asked.

"No wonder you look familiar! Sorry if we haven't talked before I just got the hang of balancing work and school." I told her before a familiar face came through the back.
"Kelly Kapowski, what are you doing here?" I asked as I was shocked and happy to see an old friend,
"I can ask you the same thing!" She exclaimed as we hugged.
"I wanted to go to school closer and I liked the film program better at California University than in Boston. Now your turn." I smiled

"I go to California University too! And I needed another job." She spoke,
"I hate to break this reunion but we have work to do." Debbie interjected,

"We'll catch up later." I smiled before grabbing a tray and going onto the restaurant floor. As I was waiting various tables I saw my boyfriend Jeff (he would come sit while I worked if he wasn't doing anything) and I saw three of my high school friends, Slater, Screech and Zack. My heart fluttered a bit as I saw him. He was my rock the rest of my senior year and during the summer but we didn't hang out as much as I was preparing for college. I was so glad that my friends were here. I decided to stay out of their line of sight as a little surprise. As I watched Kelly walk away and Zack walk back to his table I took that as he opportunity to surprise them. I saw Screech perk up as he saw me but I signaled him to hush quick.
"Want to know what's on the menu? Me-n-u." I said to Zack,
"Oh really?" He spoke as he turned to face me. His face brightened up as he saw me, "Emily what are you doing here? I thought you were going to school in Boston!" He exclaimed as he gave me a half hug because of the tray I was holding.
"I missed home and I liked the film program at California University better." I smiled
"We all go there too!" Screech announced. My smiled grew,
"Really? If I knew that I would of found you guys sooner! You guys are going to have to tell me your dorm number. As much as I like my dorm mates, I'd rather be hanging out like old times." I smiled
"How have you been since the summer?" Zack asked
"So much better. Thank you so much for being my rock." I smiled
"Anytime and being your rock still stands if you need it." He smiled back. Then Alex started yelling at my boyfriend and threw a drink on him.
"I have to go. I'll catch up with you guys later." I smiled as I started to rush over to Jeff,
"One more thing, Emily." Zack grabbed my arm "You look good." He complimented.
"Thanks you too." I smiled before I went to go do damage control. The rest of the night went smoothly and I got Zack's dorm number. I was happy that I would be able to visit the gang!

Zack came by my dorm while Jeff was helping me study. He looked worried,
"Hey do you think you can talk to Kelly about working at Skeeters?" He asked

"Why? She needs the money." I said to him,

"Because she quit her job at the student health center and won't go after what she wants for a career." He spoke,
"Which is?" I asked him
"Medicine." He answered
"Well why did she change her mind?" I asked him, I saw his face change as he started,
"Well...it's sort of my fault. I told her it wasn't practical." He spoke
"Zack! I can't believe you said that to her!" I scolded him
"I know but I didn't mean it." He tried to defend himself,
"I'll do my best but no guarantees." I smiled,
"Thanks." He smiled, "Well I better get going. Bye Emily. Jeff." He waved before leaving.

"You're really going to help him?" Jeff asked me
"Of course. I owe him after all the times he's helped me. It's the right thing to do." I told Jeff
"Yeah but she's her own person. She can do whatever she wants." Jeff spoke. I rolled my eyes,
"Let's drop this okay?" I said.

Next day at work

It was before my shift so I went in early to talk to Kelly. Hopefully she would listen to me.
"Hey Kelly, why did you quit the student health center? Especially if that's what you're thinking about doing?" I asked her
"Really? You too? Of all people I thought you would understand!" She spoke,
"Yes because you should follow your dreams. I only work here because it's good money and I don't mind flirting with random strangers. Seriously follow your dreams." I told her,
"Don't tell me how to run my life." Kelly spoke before she continued work. I sighed as me talking to her didn't work. I went on with my day until Zack stopped in to see if I had gotten through to her. He thanked me before he went to go talk to her.

At the end of the night Kelly came up to me,
"I'm sorry about earlier. You were only trying to look out for me." Kelly spoke.
"It's okay. I think I would of acted the same way." I smiled before I hugged her, "Now go get home so you can go to class." I smiled. I went home to do homework for my creative writing class, hopefully Jeff would be able to give me some input on it in the morning before my class.