I dragged myself up the never-ending steps, striving to reach the top. They probably created this staircase just to punish those with bad hangovers. While I wasn't hung over, I was just very unfortunately clumsy. Being clumsy usually doesn't mix with stairs. But fortunately for me, these were just short stairs that seemed to go on for about a mile towards the building where my first class was.

Who knew college would be such a workout.

At least my first class was "exciting". And by exciting, I mean probably taught by a professor with a heavy Russian accent who immersed themselves in some complicated form of math on Saturday nights.

I finally reached the top of the stairs. I took a moment to breathe, then continued into the building.

You know how most doors tell you to "push" in order to open the door? I must be dyslexic.

I pushed the door, only to be greeted by it being flung open and being hit right in the face by the door.

"Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry." I looked around dizzily for the voice that had knocked me over.

As my vision came into focus, I felt two strong hands lifting my head up, like they were examining me. "Ow…" I groaned grabbing my head. "Take it easy." I heard someone breathe.

I looked up to that person holding me, and was met by…well, tell me what you imagine when you see a slice of heaven.

A strong, bright green stare bore into me. Oh I'm sorry, did my heart just stop beating?

"Isabella Swan!"

I tore away from the gorgeous pair of eyes to see a small pixie-like figure running at me. Leave it to Alice to choose the same exact college as me so we can be roomies. Gotta love her…

"Stop laying on the ground! I'm not going to be late to our first class because you can't keep your freaking balance." Alice was standing over me.

"Are you alright?" The person with beautiful eyes asked.

"Yeah." I groaned, sitting up. "Whoa, take it easy. Listen, I'm really sorry about that. I'm just in a bit of a rush. You sure you're okay?"

I finally got a good look at my attacker. He had the prettiest face I'd ever seen.

I mean, you've seen Burberry models, but they looked like trash cans compared to him. I think my heart stopped again.

"Uh…um…yeah." I said, struggling to find words. "Thanks" I murmured, sitting up. Sure I felt like my body was made out of jello, but I managed to get myself on two feet again.

"Alright, again sorry about that." The bronze haired man said, letting go of my arm. He walked away, and I couldn't help but just stare after him; drool was probably forming at my feet.

"Come on Bella…" Alice whined, grabbing my arm in her sharp little hands and dragging me to some lecture hall. Alice and I took our seats, somewhere near the back. Alice shared my everlasting love for chemistry.

As I was taking all of my books out, I noticed the same man with beautiful eyes walk into the room. Only he walked towards the front…the very front. He placed a bunch of books on the teachers desk and took a seat…in the TA's seat.

Please tell me how I'm supposed to focus for an entire semester with that guy sitting in the front of the room.

Apparently I wasn't the only one who had noticed his…appeal.

Around me I heard girls giggling and whispering to their neighbors. I'm pretty sure I even saw a guy down the row taking in the view.

Eventually class started. Yep, Russian professor with no life. No surprise there.

I couldn't help but stare at the gorgeous man at the front of the room every few minutes…okay, every few seconds. But seriously, who couldn't? He was probably the reason people had been failing chemistry since he had been born.

While I tried to focus my attention on deciphering what the professor was saying, I felt like I was being watched. Almost instinctively, I looked down at the TA.

I think I had to do a double-take.

Was he looking at me? Were those two green emeralds actually looking at me?

I looked down for about two seconds, then looked back up. Yeah, definitely staring.

I cleared my throat a little and pretended to be writing things down. But I was (quite obviously) watching him watch me. And that's kind of how most of the class was spent that day. Me watching him watching me.

Kind of the ultimate creeper party.

And it didn't go unnoticed either. As we were leaving the class room, I felt a few dirty stares. As in why would someone like him stare at her? Alice on the other hand was beaming. "?" she rambled. "Way to state the obvious Alice…" I murmured.

As we were walking out of the building, I felt a hand on my shoulder. "Are you sure you're okay?" I heard a voice asked.

I spun around and was once again, caught by Mr. Pretty eyes. "Uh, yeah." I said brilliantly. "I'm walking straight…I think that's a good sign." I smiled. Oh no…I was trying to flirt.

STOP IT! I yelled in my head.

To my relief, he smiled anyway at my "humor." "Well good, I'm your TA for Chemistry. Edward Cullen." he said professionally, holding out his hand. I shook it, praying he wouldn't notice that my palms had practically become prunes.

"Bella Swan." I answered, taking my hand away. "This is Alice" I said, nudging her. She smiled at him and shook his hand. "Pleased to meet you." he said shaking her hand as well.

"Well, it was really nice to meet you both." he said looking directly at me. "If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask me." he continued, still looking right at me. "Thanks." I said, probably turning a little red in the face.

He nodded and walked away. He was so pretty when he walked.

"Alright drooly girl, let's go back to the dorm." Alice beamed dragging me with her. "You would get the hot TA to like you…" she added, smiling at me with that "all knowing" look. "Alice he just…offered…help." I stuttered.

"Oh please Bella, he was way into you. It was almost a little…creepy. But whatever, he's hot. And he's totally into you." she shrugged.

"Let's not get ahead of ourselves Alice. I just hope he doesn't cause me to fail the class…" I laughed a little, realizing how ridiculous all the staring was. "Yeah, don't worry, I'm sure your 'study dates' will help a lot." Alice winked. I scoffed and gently pushed her. "Shut up." I glared.

"BELLY MCJELLY" I heard a voice yelling from behind me, soon followed by being lifted off of my feet and squeezed in a bear hug. It's okay, I didn't need to breathe anyway.

"Hey…Emmett…" I choked. Emmett put me down. "College eh? Should be fun." he laughed. Of course, Emmett had to be here with us too. Couldn't I get a break from high school?

I mean, don't get me wrong, I had an overall pleasant high school experience. I went to Forks high school, along with Emmett, Alice, and our friend Rosalie who was attending a smaller college just down the road. Emmett didn't like that too much. He and Rosalie were (and probably always would be) high school sweet hearts. He couldn't stand to be more than five feet away from her.

Emmett was the big and burly football player, and Rosalie was the perfect cheerleader girlfriend. Picture perfect right?

Fortunately for Alice and I, Rosalie just happened to be our best friend in the world, always there to keep Emmett's obnoxious personality in line. In a way I was kinda mad she decided to go to a different college. I mean, she was leaving me to deal with Alice and Emmett on a daily basis. And it wasn't like Jasper was there to save me either.

Jasper was Rose's twin brother who unfortunately, decided to travel for a while in Europe to pursue his music career. Thanks Jasper, way to leave me with your pixie girlfriend.

Alice had always been a terrific friend, she was just a ball of energy-that exploded…a lot. She was into fashion and cosmetics-always picking out outfits for everyone she could get her hands on and for every occasion. In a way, we were the perfect gang. Except for the fact that I was always the fifth wheel. But I didn't mind it so much. I had seen my friends fight with their significant others. It wasn't pretty, and it created tension and drama in our friend group. Not something I needed to contribute to.

I decided to wait for the "right" one. I felt like what was meant to be was meant to be. And none of the guys in Forks high school were meant for me.

Emmett and I walked to the East side of campus, stopping at a coffee shop to grab a "pick-me-up." Like Emmett ever needed a pick-me-up. He had about as much energy as Alice, and about 5 times the body weight to express it.

I kind of liked being in a bigger campus. It was nice to be somewhere with multiple opportunities that didn't require I have my friends by my side at all times.

"Hey Bells, do you think that Rosie is gonna come visit us today? I miss her…I feel like I don't have anyone who loves me anymore!" he said dramatically throwing his head back. "Aww Emmett, we love you. She's probably making out with some other guy right now. You know…exploring her other opportunities." I said sarcastically nudging him. Emmett's face dropped, "Shut up Bella, Rosie would never do something like that." he muttered.

All of a sudden Emmett's face lit up. "EDDIE!" he cried, jumping up and almost knocking the table over.

I looked up, to see Emmett, holding a guy about half of his size. As he put the man down, I think my heart stopped again. Why was my hot TA being hugged by Emmett.

Wait…

Cullen…Emmett…crap.

"Belly Jelly, this is my brother Eddie." Emmett beamed, displaying his brother like a barbie doll.

"Hello Bella." Edward said calmly. "Hi." I murmured in response.

How did I not see this?

"WHOA HOLD IT EDDIE!" "Stop calling me that" "YOU KNOW BELLY?" "Stop calling me that" "IT'S LIKE A BELLYEDDIE SANDWHICH" "Stop calling me that!" Edward and I said at the same time.

"Whoa you guys…stop tripping me out." Emmett said, staring at us in disbelief.

"I'm Bella's TA for one of her classes." Edward said politely. I nodded, as if backing him up. "Ohhh…" Emmett said, suddenly calming down.

"Well, I'm gonna go find Rosy wherever she is…" Emmett said awkwardly getting his phone out. "See you later Edward. Bella." He said sarcastically walking away.

"Sometimes I feel like I ruin all his fun." Edward smiled after Emmett was far away. "Don't worry about it, I think I made him upset after teasing him about Rose." I shrugged, avoiding looking at his face.

Why did he just have to be so pretty?

"Who's Rose?" Edward frowned, looking at me. "His…girlfriend." I answered, as if it was obvious.

"Who on earth would be crazy enough to date Emmett?" he asked, bewildered. "You've obviously never met Rosalie." I murmured. "Anyway, I got to go" I said feeling a little awkward. How could Emmett not have told his own brother about Rosalie? He practically worshiped her!

"Oh okay…" Edward said, sounding disappointed. "I'll see you in class Isabella." he smiled at me.

"How did you know my…" "Alice." he answered, not letting me finish. I rolled my eyes.

"Fine, I'll see you later!" I said, turning to go. "Bye Bella" he called after me.

Edward confused me. First of all, he didn't know his brother's own girlfriend (and they had been dating for how long?). I didn't even know Emmett had a brother in the first place! Now he seemed to be absorbing information from my best friend…

Weird…

I made my way back to the dorm, and laid down on my bed.

College was full of the unexpected.

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