Chapter one

Ruby ran towards her best friend for a big hug. Amethyst was on vacation with her family in Florida so they couldn't meet in the summer .They were at the parking lot of the residence where they arranged to meet.

"I'm so happy to see you!"

"Me too! I really missed you Ame."

"I can't believe we are going to be on college together."

"I know right? It's so cool!"

The girls got out their baggage from the trunk and walked towards the front of the residence. They had been best friends since freshman year of high school and were ecstatic when they found out they were going to the same college.

"Oh, boy. I didn't think it was going to be so big!" exclaimed Amethyst as they both stayed in awe at the giant building.

"Yeah its way bigger than in the photos."

The two friends walked over the entrance fence and observed everything they had around. In the left, there was a football field, with a few teens playing a little match, in the right they had what it seemed to be a tennis court and in the back of the enormous building was supposed to be the swimming pool and the gym.

"It's a shame we can't share room." said Ruby sadly.

"Oh, but we are right next to each other! And I would probably become crazy if the first thing I see in the morning is your face!" Laughed Amethyst.

Ruby laughed at her friend's joke. She was used to her mocking behavior and didn't mind it at all.

"How's your roommate called?" Asked Ruby.

"Sapphire. We talked a few times on the phone but we haven't met yet. How's yours called?"

"Pearl, she's in second year. We are friends on Facebook and we chatted a bit but for her profile she seems to be the typical popular chick."

"Shit. I wish you luck."

"Well thanks but I think we'll get along well."

"You better, you'll be sharing room with her throughout the year."

The girls climbed the ramp, crossed the revolving door and in the back was the college reception. The friends told the receptionist their names and he typed them in his computer. Then he turned around to the girls and smiled with kindness.

"Welcome to the Thomas Jefferson residence. My name is James and I'm here to help."

"Thanks!" they replied.

"You must complete this form- he said as he gives to them a paper leaf that he pulled out from under the counter "You can do it in your room if you want and give it to me later. It's a resident ticket. Also please read this." he handed them a little plastified paper "these are the residence rules."

"Sure. We'll do it right away."

He turned around once more, grabbed two keys from the panel behind and gave them to the girls.

"These are your room keys. Your room numbers are 2105 and 2106 in the second floor. The stairs are over there. I hope you two have a great time here."

"Thank you very much. Sure we will." thanked Ruby.

"Nice guy" Amethyst said as they climbed the stairs.

"Yeah. Maybe this won't be as bad as I thought."

As Ruby and Amethyst were the s going up they heard some girls talking from the upper floor. A tall, muscled girl with long blonde hair and a petite thin girl with short brown hair were going down the stairs. They stopped talking when they saw Ruby and Amethyst and the tall one whispered something to the brown-haired girl as she pointed to Ruby's hair. They both started laughing as the newcomers kept going up, confused.

"Did you see that?" asked Amethyst.

"Yes, it was weird. I think they were laughing at my hair."

"Oh, no. I'm sick of bullies. If I wanted to be judged and harassed by stupid people everyday I could've stayed in high school. I thought that didn't happened in college."

"I know Ame. Don't worry, we will deal with this."

"I hope so dude. Is this the second floor?"

"I think it is. Let's look for our rooms."

They walked pass the hallways until the found their rooms and arranged meeting in ten minutes at the cafeteria for lunch. Ruby entered her room and observed every detail. It had two white beds on each corner, two wooden desks, a window and a rectangular mirror on the right wall. The walls were cream colored and the floor was made of beige ceramics. Her roommate Pearl hadn't arrive yet. Ruby chose the bed on the left corner and put her backpack and her luggage on the mattress. She sat on the bed and put her hands to her head. The episode of the girls laughing at her hair had affected the teen. Ruby remembered the times when she was bullied because of her particular got up and glanced at the mirror. She was wearing a red tank top, carmine shorts, burgundy sneakers and a dark red headband.

The new resident was unpacking when she heard the door click. A tall, slender blonde girl entered the room. She was wearing a white top with a striped shirt, skinny jeans and white heels. She had really short hair and was chewing gum.

"Hi!" she said.

"Hey."

They give each other a kiss on the cheek and Pearl made an offer to help Ruby with the unpacking, that she happily accepted.

"Where's your baggage?" Ruby asked.

"My boyfriend is bringing it."

"Oh"

"Do you have a boyfriend?"

"Nope. I have never been in a relationship you know?"

"Wow, well I will get you a boyfriend! I've seen a lot of handsome guys down there" Pearl said cheerfully.

"Oh my god no!" Ruby laughed "I don't want a relationship! I've seen many of my friends being depressed for weeks because their boyfriends dumped them."

"Oh, Come on Ruby. It makes life more enjoyable."

"Well I can enjoy life without any asshole that will only use me."

"Girl, you are talking like my mom, but is up to you I guess."

Suddenly the girls heard someone knocking the door. Pearl got up and quickly went to open it. Behind it was a tall, slim, white-haired boy that Pearl received with a kiss on the lips. He was wearing a blue jogging suit, gray jeans and light blue sneakers.

"Ruby, this is my boyfriend Sour Cream."

"Hello" he said while waving his hand at Ruby.

"Hi"

"We're going to the cafeteria for lunch now. You can sit with us if you want." Pearl said as he helped her boyfriend put her luggage on her bed.

"Oh sure, I'll go in a minute"

"Ok, see you there."

Author's note: First chapter of my AU where the gems goes to college! Not satisfied how it turned out tho. Whatever, please leave reviews and comments. (and don't worry, I have gay plans for Pearl in the future:D)