[A/N]: This is the first story I have ever written so I would really appreciate it if I get constructive criticisms [: Thank you for taking time to read it. I'll post the other chapters later. Have fun! :D

"So much for New York..."

Rachel Berry mumbled to herself as she stepped out of her room in her Italian apartment. New York has been her supposed future, but when an opportunity to study theatre in Italy came up, she couldn't say no. Come to think of it, Italy is not even bad at all. Sure the language gaps maybe a big challenge for her, but after being slushied almost weekly for four years of her life, a language gap can't be that hard.

"Ciao!" she said to her landlady as she went out of the apartment. It was a warm day outside and she couldn't ask for a better weather to start her educational career in Italy. With all of her books together with an Italian-to-English pocket dictionary in her arms, she started to walk down the busy streets of beautiful Italy. Everyone was quite cheery around her. She loved listening to all the chit-chats of the Italians, noticing how they seemed to be so happy all the time with all their strong accents. "I should bring Kurt and Mercedes here someday." she said to herself. Suddenly, all of her breath was taken from her.

*CRASH!*

Rachel was startled as all of her books went flying all over the place and she fell on the pavement. A biker unexpectedly came crashing into her as she turned around the corner. "Mi dispiace! Mi dispiace!" the boy said, still in a state of shock as he gathered all of her things. "Sta bene?" he asked as he helped Rachel up. "I don't speak Italian" was all Rachel could muster to say because let's face it, when you've fallen on the floor on your first day as an official student in a foreign land, you wouldn't really think much about translating your words into the local tongue.

"Oh, English! Cool! Uhm are you ok? I'm really sorry. I didn't see you back there; I was kinda zoned out while I was riding my bike and I don't really know what happened after. I'm really really sorry. I feel like an idiot, god. Do you want me to take you to the hospital or to the clinic? Or at least buy you some band-aids?" the boy stuttered as he said the words, obviously shaken by the small accident. Rachel couldn't help but notice how sweet and innocent this boy looked. He had a white and light gray striped shirt and a khaki below-the-knee length shorts on. He also had the most expressive hazel brown eyes she has ever seen. Smiling a little, Rachel replied "No, its ok, I think I just have a small bruise in my elbow or somewhere, but nothing serious. Don't worry about it really; I have to go to class anyway."

The boy was quite happy that the girl did not shout at her or became crazy-mad at him hitting her, so he held up his hand and said "I'm Blaine by the way. I'm really sorry about what happened. ". "I'm Rachel. Don't worry, I'm gonna be fine. I guess I'll see you around then Blaine!" 'Take care! I hope you don't go running into people like me again!" Blaine yelled as he started to ride his bike back to his route. "Believe me, I hope I do." Rachel thought to herself smiling.

Rachel ended her first class with a tired look. There was an orientation about the university after this class and she was already feeling quite culture shocked with all the different styles of the professors in Italy. Not that she's been to college in America, but there is something about the professors that just made her feel home or rather, school sick. "Maybe it's the strong accent." Rachel thought to herself as she started packing her things into her bag. She was still trying to figure her way around the place so being late for her classes was not a shock for her. As she entered the auditorium where the said orientation was going to take place, she decided to sit near the isle, so that she would be able to get a head start in going to her next class.

She was just starting to get settled in her new seat when she felt a small tap in her back. Turning around, she was surprised to see the young boy which was the cause of her accident earlier in the morning grinning at her. "Hi" Blaine smiled as he stared at her from her back. "Mind if I sit beside you?" he asked while Rachel was still awed by the chances of them meeting again. "No, go ahead!" Rachel said.

Soon enough, the boy was taking a seat beside her, still wearing the big grin on his face. "So what are the odds of us meeting again huh? You go here too? By the way, I really am sorry about earlier today. I guess I really just was zoned out about the whole place. I mean, Italy right? What better place to be! So much beauty and culture! It's really amazing! You should start walking around the different towns and-" Rachel stared in awe as she tried to process all the things the boy said. Was it really possible that this boy, Blaine as he said, was actually sharing his opinions about the ever so beautiful Italy to her even if they just met? And the way he talked. It's as if they've known each other for quite some time now. Not that she complained at all. He was a really good looking guy and she couldn't help but sigh when she listens to boy's voice. She could already tell that this man could sing "—and you should check out the cafes! I mean the pizzas are well known but they brew some pretty neat coffees around here too! Hey are you ok? Am I talking too much or are you tired or something? I guess I should shut up. Or maybe was it me hitting you? Did you hit your head?"

Rachel realised that she needed to start talking or else this boy would never stop. "Sorry, I guess I just zoned out" Rachel said teasingly as she remembered that was the reason why he hit her earlier that day. "Yeah I go here too! I study theatre arts and I'm still adjusting to the culture and stuff. I haven't really been around the town since I'm still unpacking my things in my apartment, but my landlady did tell me that the places and shops around town are lovely and the food here is wonderful. And it seems like she's right after all from all your stories." She smiled at him. "I guess I should take you out then. Not like on a date, don't get me wrong! Just an apology dinner. I could take you around town afterwards. Oh, and I study Music here. It's a great course. They have such a diverse curriculum that I'm actually planning on taking up a minor in voice." He said to her, glad that she was still the nice person he met earlier. They were still having their small conversation when the president of the university entered the stage. And soon enough the program started, so Rachel and Blaine stopped their conversation to listen to the program.

After the orientation, Blaine told Rachel that he would meet her at the spot where he accidentally hit her with his bike, since he didn't know where she lived and he thought that that would have been asking for too much information from a new found friend. "I'll see you later then! Don't forget, 7pm!" Blaine said as he waved goodbye to Rachel. "See you!" Rachel waved back. "This is going to be a long night" Rachel thought to herself as she made her way to her next class.