"Well that's all the welcoming I think I can stand for one lecture today," A tall brown-headed man said at the bass of the room; which like any other college room was a slanted classroom over looking the professors work area.
Usagi sat with a permanent smile on her face- her teacher was very enjoyable. Usagi Tsukino; 18-year-old college student. Boy did that sound weird? A short time ago she wouldn't have even thought about more school- having just graduated.
"Now, I must warn you all, I'm going to have a assistant teacher for the rest of the semester. A kind of 'Teacher in Training' if you will. He will be heading the classes when I'm not able to- as well as being a full time teacher while I'm here. That means you all will have two people examining your essays and reports." Many strangled gasps and small laughter lifted into echoes around the room. "Aw come on! You can't already be telling me I have to watch out for horrible work!" More cheerful laughter came bursting from all parts of the classroom- Usagi just leaned on her elbows resting her chin in her palms- unable to wipe the smile from her face.
A shrill ring sounded, making everyone jump. "Well I guess that's all the time we have for now. I want you all to write a short paragraph about one emotion. Can be something you've experienced, or not. And it can be any emotion. Oh, make sure it's anonymous. You will turn them in when you walk in next class and we'll read them allowed. Just to get a feel from everyone in the class," The professor went on a bit as people started leaving.
Usagi stood, gathering her few notebooks. First day and no one carried much of anything. That was her last class for the day and she felt exhilarated! Rounding the corner of the class she almost skipped and couldn't wait to tell the girls of her first college day.
"Usagi-Chan!" She turned hearing her name. In a half run, a girl about the same age as Usagi maneuvered through the string of people and up next to the her. "How'd you like your first day?" She asked in a half gasp.
"Oh, Hana-Chan," Usagi said in a bit of surprise. Hana Sukoshi was the first friend she made in college- and that was at orientation! She was slightly taller than Usagi, with dark hair like Rei's- with a permanent lavender band holding it up, and intriguing garnet eyes. "It was good, how about yours?"
Finally standing straight she smiled fully, "It was really great! I think I had a friend of yours in my literature class, her name was Ami Mizuno...?" She waited for Usagi to shake her head. "I knew it! She seemed so anxious,"
Usagi laughed a bit, "Yeah, that's Ami. If you're in her literature class, does that mean you're in that abroad program too?" They started walking away from the school.
"Sort of. I can't travel every other month like everyone else. So they let me pick the certain places I want to study, so I wont be gone all that long," She said with a bit of sadness, then immediately perked up. "Hey wanna grab something to eat?"
"I wish I could, but I've got to meet some friends for dinner soon, " She said and watched Hana's face fall. "I'm sorry, maybe tomorrow?"
Smiling some to not let her disappointment show, "Sure of course. Well I'm heading off this way so I'll see you tomorrow," She said waving as she started walking down a secondary street.
"Hi guys!" Usagi said stepping into Rei's room, she looked up and four party poppers went off in her face. "Ack!" She said as she was covered in glitter and confetti from head to toe.
Laughter lifted high, and Rei brushed off her shoulder- though it didn't help too much. "Hey your even on time! I'm so proud of you!" She said and hugged the other girl.
"My twin is growing up without me!" Cried Minako with real tears in her big blue eyes.
"Don't worry Mina-Chan, you can be enough goof for the both of you," Laughed Makoto, "and I thought you liked working with that modeling agency? Or does Rei get on your nerves too much there?" She said ducking her head as a flying pillow came her way.
"Yeah, I do like it..." Minako said getting a light smile on her face. She worked at Decor modeling, along with Rei. She was modeling, and Rei was an assistant designer. "How do you like work Makoto?" She asked, they all started sitting around the table like usual- Usagi still hacking up confetti.
"I really do like working in the Cafe, you'd be surprised as to how much you can really order!" She said and they all laughed. They all sat and talked amongst themselves until Ami arrived carrying her books like always. "Hey Ami, what took you so long?" Makoto asked, as her friend sat down next to her looking a tad beat.
"One of my professors asked me to stay late..." Was all the blue haired girl said, taking off her glasses and cleaning them. Usagi watched her friend closely, something looked to be more wrong with her then she let on. "Now, what was everyone talking about? I'd hate to be late!" She said laughing, before Usagi could ask anything.