CHARACTERS: Keely Teslow, Phil Diffy, Kait Jjacks, Nolan Merced, Lilith Mayer, Katie Larson, Luke Gilmor, Pim Diffy, Mandy Teslow, Barb Diffy, Lloyd Diffy, Prof. Richard Lawrence.

DESCRIPTION: Keely is 21 and in college. Though living far away from her family, she's got plenty of friends to keep her going. There might be one friend she wishes that would be more than just 'a friend', but life is good. Until that particular friend gets a girlfriend- and she's perfect and sweet and he's quickly falling into her charm. Can Keely get him to see what she's feeling before it's too late?

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Phil of the Future or any of the characters tied to it. Also, brand names and logos mentioned in this fiction are for the benefit of the story and I don't mean to offend or confuse. Putting it simply, I don't own Phil or Sierra Mist. Got it? Great!

AUTHORS NOTES (excuse the nutty randomness!)

Hi! This is my new fic! I guess you've all been holding out for one, and I'm sorry it's taken soo long! I really want to finish this one, and I'll try really hard to. I'm not gonna say anything to jinx it, haha! Anyway, I hope you all like it. It's more mature, deep... Jeez, it sounds like I'm describing a red wine! XD "Oh, you know, it's shiraz, merlot..."

I really, really hope you like this one. Name is going to change, I've yet to think of a perfect title. ;) Please don't be afraid to send me feedback! I love it, it keeps me motivated!br

--Love, your pal Nora. ) (Not literally of course! :P)

--introduction--

I often wonder what life would be like if I had been born with a totally different personality. You know- would I have been less shy, better at academics: that kind of thing. Would it be easier to get into college, or would I be able to open up more? I definitely don't need to be more outgoing: that's a given!

Anyway, it's an easy thing for me to wonder. I guess we all think about it at some point in life. I wonder if I'm doomed to unsuccessfulness because I'm more bubbly than a cream soda. For example, who says 'more bubbly than a cream soda' these days? Who said it back then? I sure as heck don't know.

I guess I should probably introduce myself, if I haven't scared you off by now, which is kind of a miracle in itself. I'm Keely Teslow. I'm twenty one and busy, busy! Between juggling college, art school, a job, and a social life, it gets kinda hectic around here. My friends keep me going, though, and I wouldn't be here if it weren't for them.

I'm studying Economics at Hartford University. Hartford, not Harvard! I was born and raised in California, close to San Diego, but moved to Connecticut not just for college but to be with my best friend as well. When I heard that he was applying for colleges in the Hartford area, I searched and applied to all the colleges I could find in that exact same area. Call it stupid or childish, but if I'm not with my friends, I'm not anything.

Anything!

I have a little studio above a bagel store. I was staying in travelers hotels for 30 a night, and stopping at the bagel place one morning I met a waitress who happened to be the daughter of a man who's best friends with the owner of the building... Confusing you yet? And he happened to be looking for a tenant. I snapped at the chance and not only scored a great place to live (hello, never need to worry about breakfast again!), but also a great friend. The waitress Kait and I have since become crazy-close. I've never had such a great girlfriend.

But I'm sadly single. Nope- no happy singles group for me! What I wouldn't give to wake up to someone every morning, but can you really blame me? Actually, there's one person I've got firmly glued in my mind, and it has been that way since I was fifteen. That's nearly ten years wanting someone who just sees you as a friend. But maybe this year will be different. Just maybe.

Of course I say this every year and it never comes true. But I'm determined that this is a year for change! A year for success and romance and joy!

Oh yeah... I say that every year, too.

I don't really know what else to say. What there is to say, you know? That's another thing, If I had a different personality, I'd want to be more interesting. That's a given.

I'm Keely Teslow, and this is me.

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Hope you liked the intro.. 1st chapter coming when I get reviews. Hit that button, people! XD