A/N: Here's the first chapter of the new story guys! This one won't be too long since it is only centered around four characters but I'm excited to write about all of them! Please go check my profile for updated pictures of the four, I hope you guys review!

Chapter 1 – Senior Year

Lily Vanderbilt and her best friend, Lucy Riley were walking to their school, Eden Hall Academy, from the parking lot. Lucy had finally gotten her driver's license and a new car so she wanted to drive her best friend everywhere. It was the first day of school and the two were ready to finally start their senior year.

"I can't believe its senior year!" Lucy said, excitedly. "This is going to be the best year ever!"

"I know," Lily agreed. "I can't wait to get out of this town and into New York," she said and her best friend looked at her. "Columbia with my boyfriend and my best friend? What could be better?" She said, happily. Her boyfriend and Lucy's older brother, Connor Riley, who was three years older than the two girls were, attended Columbia University and Lily couldn't wait to join him.

"This is going to sound bad but I still can't believe you two have lasted this long," Lucy said and Lily gave her a look. "I don't mean it like that, it's just… he's three years older than you and like, half way across the world!"

"I wouldn't say New York is halfway across the world," she rolled her eyes laughing. "But I think the age difference is what makes us work, you know?" She said and Lucy raised an eyebrow. "I couldn't bear to be in a relationship with someone my age; the boys here are so immature."

"Hey!" Lucy said, hitting her playfully.

"Except for Zach," Lily said, talking about Lucy's boyfriend, Zachary Reed. "I mean, he's a genius and totally adores you," she said and Lucy smiled.

"Yeah, he's really great," she nodded, blushing. It was hard to believe that she and Zach had been together for almost three years now. "What about Kevin?"

Lily looked at her. "What about Kevin?" She asked. "He's Kevin." She shrugged and they kept walking.

"I know but I mean, you know he likes you," she said and Lily rolled her eyes. "And I know you're really happy with Connor but… I just, I don't know, I think you guys would be good together."

"Only Lucy Riley would push me to date her brother… while I'm dating her other brother!" She said and Lucy laughed. "No, but I love Kevin, I do but like a brother and I'm really happy with Connor and if Kevin doesn't get that by now…"

"No, you're right," Lucy nodded. "I'm just sick of seeing him mope over you, you know?" She said and Lily nodded. "Well, maybe he'll move on, this is the year of trying new things!"

Lily gave her a look. "It is?"

"Yes!" Lucy nodded. "Well, at least for me it is," she said and Lily laughed. "I want to do something different this year; I'm tired of being the Smart Riley Girl."

"And what exactly do you plan on doing differently, Smart Riley Girl?" Lily asked, laughing.

"I haven't exactly figured it out yet," she said and the two girls laughed. "But I will!"

They finally made it to the main entrance of the school and spotted Zach and Kevin walking towards them.

"Boyfriend!" Lucy said, excitedly as she walked over to him and greeted him with a make out session.

Lily rolled her eyes and laughed as she caught up to Kevin.

"Hey Kevin," she said, with a smile.

"Lily," he nodded. "How was New York? Did you enjoy scoping out Columbia?"

"Yeah, it was really great," she nodded. "Connor gave me this really great tour; I can totally see myself there next year."

"Connor, right," he nodded. It was almost as if every time they spoke he somehow forgot that she was dating his brother.

The bell rang and Lily looked at her friend. "Come on," she said. "Time for Dean Buckley's yearly speech," she said, with an eye roll and he laughed.

"I can't believe that guy is still alive," Zach said, as he and Lucy joined them.

"You know, for someone really smart you can be incredibly stupid sometimes," Lucy said, looking up at him. He gave her a confused look and she sighed. "His son took over the position ten years ago," she said and he stared at her. "He's like thirty-five."

"Right…" he nodded and they all laughed as they made their way to the auditorium.

After first period, Lily was walking the halls, headed towards her next period.

"Oh my God, Lily!"

She turned around and saw one of her friends from the cheer squad, Bree, walking towards her. Lily had taken over being Captain for Jade Germaine when she had graduated two years before.

"Hey Bree," she said, with a smile.

"Hey, so I totally don't want to be the one to tell you this but," Lily raised an eyebrow. "My older sister, Kim, goes to NYU and she was at this party and she totally saw Connor doing body shots off her roommate, Kelly."

Lily looked at her and stifled a laugh. "Really? That's funny, Bree because Connor doesn't drink," she said, putting her hand on her hip. She loved Bree but she was always trying to stir up trouble.

"Not according to what I've heard," Bree laughed and Lily gave her a look. She quickly stopped, knowing not to upset her captain. "I just wanted to warn you before you move your whole life to New York for him."

"Excuse me?" She said and Bree looked at her nervously. "I'm going to Columbia because my brother went there and it's a really good school." She said, defensively.

"Not according to the gossip going around lately," Bree said and Lily raised an eyebrow. "Don't worry, you still have time to change your minds, college applications are like, a million years away."

"Okay, bye Bree." Lily said, flashing a fake smile. Bree nodded and walked off. Lily sighed angrily and headed into the other direction.

"What was that all about?" She looked up and saw Zach next to her.

"Oh that was just Bree being her usual pot-stirrer self," she rolled her eyes and Zach raised an eyebrow, confused. "She was trying to convince me that my boyfriend was doing body shots off some skank this weekend."

"What? That's crazy!"

"Yeah, especially considering Connor doesn't drink." She shook her head.

"Wait, you don't actually believe that, do you?" He said and she looked at him. "I mean, even I drink."

"Well, he's never really drank around me before," Lily shrugged.

"That's because you guys never do anything that involves alcohol," he said and she looked at him. "Think about it, you guys are either at home or at some fancy dinner party where the only alcohol available is champagne and the rest of the time he's away at Columbia," he explained and she swallowed. "I'm not saying what Bree said was true but…"

"Yeah, I get it," she nodded. "God, why are you so smart?"

He laughed. "It doesn't take brains to figure that out but, hey," he shrugged.

"Are you implying that I was too stupid to figure that out on my own?" She asked, placing a hand on her hip.

"Uh, no of course not," he shook his head and she narrowed her eyes at him. "Come on, you know I have foot-in-mouth syndrome."

She laughed. "You better watch yourself, Reed," she said and he laughed, walking off.