It seemed like any normal day at Jump City University as Alex Burstaff made his way on his usual route around the campus. After working hard on the last minute details of his recent computer engineering class project, he needed a few minutes to himself before his next class began. This young, knowledgeable man didn't seem to know that his path would cause him to run into a life changing event for him and his future. As he turns a corner to the straight shot to his next class's building, he's roughly bumped into, causing both him and his "attacker" to fall to the ground. The two froze awkwardly for about a minute before the two squirm away from each other,

As Alex glances at the young man in front of him-he freezes, a pale pink fading onto his face as the young man before him stood up. His skin was a strange color of green, as was his hair; his ears were pointed like an elf's would be, and his eyes were huge pools of grape juice in his view. The strange young man chuckles, scratching the back of his head.

"Sorry about that, didn't mean to run into you like that." The young man apologizes, "I'm sorta in a rush to meet some friends,"

"I-it's alright," Alex timidly responds, slightly shameful of his feminine toned voice.

"Need a hand up?" The young man asks, extending a hand to the other.

Alex nods and grabs the young man's hand then is briskly pulled up to his feet,

"Thanks,"

"Not a problem, um..." The young mans hums,

"Alex," Alex responds, "Alex Burstaff,"

"Oh, right," The young man chuckles, "I'm Beast Boy, but call me BB."

Alex nods, awkwardly rubbing his now sore arm,

"Are you alright? I didn't hurt you, did I?" Beast Boy asks,

"Just hit my arm wrong on the ground," Alex murmurs,

"Sorry," Beast Boy nervous apologizes, "How about I make it up to ya?"

"What do you mean?" Alex asks,

"Well, are you busy or anything?" Beast Boy asks,

"I was actually on my way to my next class," Alex says,

"Oh...when you you have lunch?" Beast Boy asks,

"After my next class, why?" Alex asks,

"How about I treat you to lunch later?" Beast Boy asks,

"Really? Just for bumping into me?" Alex chuckles,

"Well, I gotta make it up to you somehow," Beast Boy says, "Not everyday you bump into a beauty...but also not everyday you hurt that same beauty on the same day you meet them."

"Well...Alright," Alex agrees, "Just meet me outside the Kappa building at 11:45 and we can go,"

"Alright, cya Alex," Beast Boy says before taking off,

Alex giggles and hurries along to the Kappa building, barely making it to his class on time. Despite how he tried to concentrate on the lecture, his mind wandered off to Beast Boy, the kind boy he seemed to begin developing feelings for but he kept shaking away the thoughts, realizing that Beast Boy probably only was so kind to him due to his feminine looks-just as it was in high school, only at some points they never ended well. He sighs and concentrates on his notes as the rest of the class slowly passed by til 11:45 seemed to creep onto the clock above the teacher's board. Class is let out and Alex exits the Kappa building, not expecting to find Beast Boy actually waiting for him, but finding Beast Boy waiting at the end of the walkway to the road where they had bumped into each other, leaning against the large apple tree that beautifully bloomed.

"Hey Beast Boy," Alex calls out as he approaches,

"Hey Alex, you ready to go?" Beast Boy says as he turns to Alex, "You ready to go?"

Alex nods and the two take off, Beast Boy taking him to one of the popular pizza places in the city. The take their seats on the roof and order, chatting while they wait.

"So, Alex, where do you come from?" Beast Boy asks,

"Here actually, Jump City's been my home for years," Alex answers,

"Really? I've never seen you around," Beast Boy says,

"Well, it's a pretty big place, no two people ever cross paths twice in the same month." Alex explains,

"Well, I'd think after 2 or 3 years here, I'd remember if I'd seen a hottie like you." Beast Boy chuckles,

"My, you're quite a charmer, aren't you?" Alex chuckles,

"Yeah, why ask? Is it working?" Beast Boy asks,

"Not really, but you're quite cute to think I'm that gullible." Alex says,

"Aw man," Beast Boy whines, slumping back in his chair.

"I'm guessing you don't have much luck with the ladies then," Alex assumes,

"Nah, I have friends who are girls, but not a single girlfriend." Beast Boy groans, "It honestly sucks,"

"Well, it's not that bad," Alex explains, "Only makes when you actually get someone special to love all the more special since they'll be the first. I'd rather find my very first love years later then have multiple ones over one year."

Beast Boy chuckles as he sits up, "Yeah, I guess you're right," He admits, "You seem pretty smart-what classes are you taking at the University?"

"I'm getting into computer engineering, so I'm taking a lot of math and technology classes." Alex explains, "It's a lot of work, but it's worth it in the end."

"How much are we talking?" Beast Boy asks,

"I have 1 math class and 1 computer class in the morning, a break for lunch, then 2 math classes at night-and that's just on Wednsday, Thursday and Friday." Alex explains, "Monday and Tuesday, I have 2 computer classes in the morning, lunch break then 1 technology history class and a program engineering class at night."

"Holy cow!" Beast Boy exclaims, "How can you sit through all of those without falling asleep?"

"It's passion Beast Boy," Alex responds, "I'm passionate about my dream to be a computer engineer, that's what pushes me through my classes-it's what's pushed me through high school even."

Their orders are delivered and they begin to chow down, continuing to speak about their lives outside of their lunch date. Getting their laughs when soda comes shooting from Alex's nose at one of Beast Boy's jokes, nagging about the overuse of meat products in American foods everywhere, and making small jokes about everyday life. They finish their meals and leave, Beast Boy leaves the money to pay at the table. As Beast Boy walks Alex back to the University, Alex couldn't help but peek glances at the young man-his firm chest, slightly buff arms and toned legs coupled with his child-like features was a beautiful contradiction that seemed to balance itself in one of the cutest, funniest young men Alex had ever seen in his life. But despite his want for him, he could never truly have him-due to things even he couldn't control.

As the two stop at the entrance to the Theta building on the campus, Alex turns to Beast Boy.

"Um...Beast Boy?"

"Yeah Alex?"

"Is it possible if we could...hang out again?" Alex asks,

"Sure, if you want," Beast Boy asks,

"How about tomorrow?" Alex suggests, "I have a 3 hour break between my morning and night classes,"

"Alright," Beast Boy says, reaching into his pocket and pulling out a slip of paper. "Here's my number, call me before you last class and I'll be here when you're let out."

"Okay," Alex says, taking the slip of paper from Beast Boy.

"Cya tomorrow," Beast Boy says before taking off,

"Cya!" Alex beckons back before turning to enter the Theta building.