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Chapter 1
Emma Swan slammed the door of her dad's truck, "Alright dad, I guess this is where we say goodbye…"
David looked up at the San Antonio International Airport sign and sighed, he looked at Emma with tears in his eyes, "I'm going to miss you kid."
Emma smiled sadly, "Aw daddy, I'm going to miss you too," she launched at him with a tight hug.
He hugged her back and kissed her head, he pulled away with a smirk, "Stay away from girls, they're vicious," he chuckled as he fixed her baseball cap.
She chuckled, "It's not me, it's them, they can't get enough of me."
"That's partially my fault. Oh and be nice to your mom will ya'?" He asked.
She nodded, "Sure thing. I haven't seen her in 10 years dad, I hardly know her."
"That's not true Em, you talk to her all the time. Your boxes should be there by now," David stated.
"Cool. Uh look, my plane is going to be leaving soon, I'll call you as soon as I land," she kissed his cheek, ignoring his statement, "I love you."
"I love you too Emma," he smiled, "Be safe! Stay out of trouble!"
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Emma leaned her head against the the window as she listened to her mother talk, she hadn't seen Storybrooke in so long, it still looked the same.
"So are you excited about going to college?" Mary-Margaret asked her distant daughter.
"Yeah, Northbrooke University seems cool. Dad said he had fun while he was there," Emma answered.
"Yeah, we did. It's where we met," she smiled.
"Really? I didn't know that," Emma said.
"Really? Your father never told you that story?" Mary-Margaret asked sadly.
"Nope, I didn't even know you two met in college," the blonde said.
"Wow, well that's David for you," she mumbled to herself, "I have a surprise for you when we get home."
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"Woah, is this mine?" Emma said, "Cool."
Mary-Margaret was happy she was able to put a smile on her 18 year old's face, "Yeah, your dad said you needed a new laptop and you like to produce and DJ and stuff...so I thought you wouldn't mind a MacBook."
"It's awesome, thank you," Emma smiled.
Mary-Margaret sat next to her, "So, I heard you got into a little trouble in Texas. Want to tell me about it?"
"Not really," Emma said.
"Please? I want to know more about you, Emma please try to let me in," she said.
Emma sighed, "Uh ok, well my ex girlfriend got me into some trouble. She hung with some mad people, I got arrested."
"That's not really telling me much but I'll take it," She smiled, "Well I'll let you get prepared for bed, orientation is at noon so we'll be leaving early so you can get settled in your apartment and stuff."
Northbrooke University was only an hour and a half from Storybrooke, since Regina lived there her whole life, a hour and a half seemed like a journey. She was finally in college and finally getting away from her mother.
"Dear, I want nothing but perfect grades, do you understand?" Cora asked her youngest daughter.
"Yes mother," Regina nodded.
"Zelena is excited you're going to attending school with her," Cora smiled, "I asked her to keep an eye on you."
"Mother, I'll be 18 soon, I don't need to be watched every second of everyday," Regina said.
"I know that Regina but this is college, students will be coming from all over the country. You don't know what they are capable and you're a very beautiful girl-"
"I'm not going to get hurt mother, I'm not dumb or naïve," Regina stated.
"I know dear, I just want you to be safe, that's all," Cora smiled.
"Yo Swan!" Neal called, "Welcome to your new home!"
Emma smiled, "Neal, it's been too long," she hugged her best friend.
"Tell me about it, Texas still the same?" He asked as they pulled out of the hug.
"Yeah, how was Boston?" Emma asked.
"Dude, so cold," he chuckled, "Nothing like Dallas."
"Nothing's like Dallas," she chuckled as she fixed her baseball cap, "So who all will be staying with us? Me, you, August and…?"
"Mulan, her name is Mulan, she's from Storybrooke," Neal nodded, "Where's your mom?"
"In the car, waiting for me to come back with the keys," Emma said.
He tossed her the keys, "They're yours."
"Woohoo baby! College!" Emma yelled as she jogged to the car.
Neal shook his head and laughed, "Woohoo."
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"B?" Regina called as she entered her room, "Belle?!"
"Yeah?" Belle called from her room. They lived in a suite style dorm, two bedrooms on the side with a bathroom in the middle.
"Hi!" Regina smiled as she hugged her best friend tight, "How long have you been here?"
"Uh about an hour, my dad just left," Belle stated, "How's your mom?"
"She's fine, still in the car. How was Australia with your mom?" Regina asked as she crossed her arms across her chest.
"Oh my gosh, so fun. I felt so free, I love the beaches there," Belle smiled.
Regina smiled, she was happy for her best friend, "Well I'm happy you enjoyed your summer, hopefully when we go back to Storybrooke you can make up with you father."
"I don't want to, he's just a big bully," Belle frowned.
"Well, we're in college now. Away from all of our problems and stress," Regina smirked, "And I heard there's a party tonight."
On the shores of Maine, a couple hundred college kids could be found having the time of their lives. Beer, weed, and short shorts were in attendance as the students of NBU partied on the rocks by the lighthouse.
"This is wild," Emma smirked as she arrived with Neal by her side, "Who owns the lighthouse?"
"Some kid named Graham, has rich parents. They probably don't know we're here," he chuckled.
Emma looked at Neal with worried eyes, "Neal, I can't get in trouble, what if the police show up?"
"I'll protect you, you know that," Neal gave her a smile, "Em, you've had a rough year. I want you to enjoy yourself here, it's college."
"Yeah I know, thanks Neal," she smiled.
"No problem. Now, let's get to know these ladies," he smirked.
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"Regina you remember Ruby right?" Belle asked as they sat on a big rock by the water.
"Yes, you've only had a crush on her since forever," Regina scoffed, "Let me guess, she's here?"
"Not only is she here but she's friends with your sister and Graham," Belle smiled.
"Hmm, well I'd say you need to go to talk to her instead of talking to me," Regina smirked.
Belle looked at Ruby talking to Graham and Zelena, she laughed, "She's so pretty…"
"Go go go!" Regina pushed her best friend towards her crush.
"Wait, I don't know what to say," Belle froze.
"Just go over and talk to my sister, tell her about Australia or something, just go!" Regina exclaimed.
"Are you sure you'll be ok sitting by yourself?" Belle asked.
"I'll be fine, I have social media to keep me company," Regina shrugged.
"Ok, love you!" Belle called as she walked off.
"You too!" Regina called back.
Emma was talking to a girl named Ashley when she spotted Regina sitting on a rock alone, she looked so beautiful, the moonlight loved her. She wore black shorts and loose black blouse but to Emma, she was the brightest person at the party, "Uh excuse me for a minute," she told Elsa before walking away without hearing the girl's response, she walked over behind Regina. After quickly checking her own appearance, cargo pants and a baseball tee, she cleared her throat a little, "May I sit next to you?"
Regina looked over her shoulder, "Oh um sure."
Emma sat next to her, "I'm Emma."
Regina blushed, "Hi, I'm Regina."
"So, where ya' from?" Emma asked.
"Storybrooke, born and raised," Regina nodded.
Emma nodded, "Cool, I was born there, moved to Texas when I was 8."
"Really? I'm pretty sure Texas is much more exciting than Storybrooke," Regina gave a meek smile before tucking her hair behind her ear.
"Eh I don't know, Storybrooke has some hidden jewels," Emma said smoothly with hearts in her eyes, talking about Regina.
Unfortunately, the brunette didn't catch onto that, she looked out at the water, "It's so pretty out here."
"Yeah, I like the water, it's calming," Emma smiled a little, "So are you a freshman?"
"Yes, are you?" Regina asked, turning to look at Emma, her breath hitches when she spots Emma's eyes.
"Yeah," she looked into Regina's eyes as well, "Your eyes are very-"
"Emma!" Neal called as he ran up, "Dude, I've been looking everywhere for you."
"Oh, I've been right here talking to Regina," Emma smiled.
"Hi, I'm Neal," he extended his hand, she shook it, "Sorry but the Feds are here."
Emma remained cool, "Oh, I think we should get out of here. It very nice meeting you Regina," Emma smiled.
"You too Emma, you as well Neal," Regina smiled sweetly.
"Well, goodnight," Emma grabbed Regina's hand, kissed it, and jetted off with Neal.
After everyone moved in on Saturday and parties, Northbrooke University seemed to calm down. It was Wednesday and school was in full effect, Emma and Regina hadn't seen eachother since Saturday night.
"So you really haven't seen her?" Belle asked as her and Regina walked through the quad.
"Nope, I've seen Neal though. He told me that they share an apartment on the far west side of campus. Belle...how did you know you liked girls?" Regina asked nervously.
Belle smirked knowingly at her best friend, "When I began to feel attraction towards them, when I began liking them seriously. It started off as crushes...but now I know, I like girls...and boys of course. Why do you ask?"
"I...think I have a crush on a girl that I've only seen one time in my entire life," Regina scoffed.
"I knew it," Belle brushed her shoulder against Regina's, "I spotted her," she froze, "She's leaving out of Cambridge Hall, look."
Regina whipped her head to her right, there she was, wearing jeans and a baseball tee, heading for the softball field, "She's so cute."
"Wait, there's Ruby...they know each other," Belle smirked, "This could work."
"I don't know about this Belle…"
"Shh, I'll be your guide Regina. First things first, we have to get her to notice you again because all of the girls definitely notice her," Belle scoffed.
Regina watched Ana and her friend Ashley talking to Emma, they were flipping their hair and flirting, "Agreed. Of course my first girl crush would be on the girl everyone else wants...but I'm Regina Mills and we all know, I always get what I want."
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