I'm sure it's common for everyone in college to be up at 2 in the morning writing their essays or thesis papers. I know in high school I would never be caught dead typing like mad. Except I'm no longer in high school and now am a part of the college experience. Only this essay really got me questioning everything. Maybe that was the purpose of it but who am I to try and pick Professor Willis' brain apart. The topic was probably easy for the rest of the class, why did you choose North Carolina? Why did I choose this school? Because I was offered a full ride to play soccer? Because this was close to home? As I reflected now, I choose this school because of her.

Brooke's computer went silent as stared at that last sentence, because of her. That was why she was even here at Carolina. Her girl sure did have the brains on her to get a full ride as well. So here they were, living in the student athlete dorms, in college, experiencing life, and in love.

Brooke sat quietly at her desk with her back to the computer. She was turned around watching Haley sleep peacefully. She couldn't help but fall even more in love by the second.

Haley was why she chose Carolina. Brooke had been given many opportunities from soccer but Haley was so damn proud of herself for being awarded an academic scholarship that Brooke could never question her decision to come. She would follow Haley to the ends of the earth, despite the protest from her girlfriend that she should follow her dream. Haley was Brooke's dream.

In high school, their relationship was hidden. Brooke was a star athlete and Haley was a bookworm. It all changed the day Brooke needed to raise her math and English grades. Haley was her tutor and from there, the relationship just grew.

Brooke smiled as she turned back around to her computer and resumed her typing.

Haley James was the reason I chose North Carolina. I was offered scholarships from Nevada, Oregon, Cal Tech, and Penn State but the day she got her full ride here, I knew where I was going. She told me to follow my dream and play where I wanted and that we could make this long distance thing work but I couldn't leave her at all.

Maybe you say it is the wrong reason to choose this as my college but she is so worth it. The school has a good team and all

Brooke was pulled from her typing as she heard Haley moaning and groaning from their bed.

"Baby?" She called out in a groggy voice.

"I'm right here." Brooke called back from her spot. Haley opened one eye to see the glow of the computer and Brooke.

"Come back to bed."

"I have to do my essay."

"It's due next Tuesday, come on Brooke you can do it this weekend."

"Is Ms. Haley James really telling me not to do homework?" Brooke said with mock shock in her voice.

"No she's saying she misses the warm body that is always next to her. Now come back." She said holding out her arm.

Brooke couldn't resist any longer and saved the document before closing her computer. She made the small journey from her desk to the bed and laid down at Haley's side. She noticed the girl was wearing her soccer tee and smiled softly as she kissed the side of her cheek.

"I like your shirt." She said with a smile

"Thank you, I washed your soccer stuff and stole this. I don't know if you'll get it back." She said reaching behind her and grabbing Brooke's arm. She pulled it back across her body and let it rest on her stomach as she scooted back into Brooke.

"That's ok, it looks way sexier on your."

"And it smells nicer."

"Hey! I like my soccer smell."

"Yeah that's only sexy when you score and get that really big smile on your face, other than that it's not sexy." She grumbled as she closed her eyes again. Once Brooke thought she was asleep again she tried to pull away and get back to her essay.

"Have you really not figured out I need you by my side at night?" Haley asked sarcastically and half-asleep

"Have you not figured out I have an essay." She replied right back kissing the girls cheek again

"We can do it tomorrow. Sleep now."

"Tomorrow then." Brooke said giving Haley one last kiss before dozing off herself.

Author's Notes- There you have it, chapter 1. This was originally suppose to be a one shot but I changed my mind. You'll get more when you can. I'm only up right now cause Reese has a bed-wetting problem and I'm awake. Thank my son's bladder for this lovely Baley piece.