AN: Hi Everyone! This is my first fanfic ever and I'm actually quite nervous to be posting it. It is a definite work in progress. I am in no way a fantastic writer; this is just something I wanted to do for fun. You guys should probably know that I'm a Canadian so I'm not fully aware of how the university process works in the States. Therefore, I am basing this story on my own past and present university experiences and procedures. I hope you enjoy the story!! More chapters will be up soon. 3

Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters. The great Stephenie Meyer does :)

Chapter 1

"There is a place you can touch a woman that will drive her crazy. Her heart"- Melanie Griffith

Bella's POV

I sat on the end of my bed staring at all the boxes that surrounded me while music blared. I was just about finished packing. Tomorrow was the big day…I was leaving for college with Edward. I had never intended to follow Edward to college but I couldn't resist…I couldn't carry on without him…I loved him that much.

Flashback

Edward had been accepted into Harvard's Pre Med Program in the early spring. I was beyond thrilled for him. I knew this was his dream. I on the other hand desperately wanted to study history and become a professor. I was applied to many small time colleges, eventually I decided that if at all possible, I wanted to remain in Washington and study at Seattle University. Little did I know, Edward had other plans for me…

Being the little sneak that he was, he submitted an application to Harvard for me. One day after he had dropped me off at home, I checked the mailbox and to my surprise there was a very large envelope waiting for me. I had been waiting for my acceptance to Seattle U for a long time now and I was ecstatic. When I pulled the envelope out however, it was not from Seattle University Registrars Office, but rather Harvard's. "There must be a mistake here" I thought to myself. "They must have the wrong girl". I opened the envelope slowly, I was nervous for some reason. I pulled the letter out and to my surprise it read:

"Miss. Isabella Swan,

Harvard University is pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into the Bachelor of Arts Program (majoring in history). We look forward to hearing an acceptance from you soon. Included are the packages given to all of our first year students. Please look them over. Welcome to Harvard Miss. Swan. We hope to see you in the fall. Best Regards".

I felt like I couldn't breathe. "Me going to Harvard? This must be a joke" I thought to myself. Then it clicked. Edward.

I pulled my cell out of my purse and called him immediately.

"Hi babe" was the response I heard when he answered my call.

"Edward Cullen, what were you thinking?"

"About what?" he said with a chuckle.

"You know exactly what! Harvard! Are you insane!? God Edward, how many strings did you have to pull for this one" I yelled.

All I could hear was laughter on the other end of the line.

"EDWARD?"

" Oh Bella, please don't be mad at me. I couldn't go away to school without you and I'll have you know I was fully prepared to pay whoever off that I needed to in order for you to get in but evidently I didn't have to. This is all you. I am so proud!" he said.

I couldn't breathe for a minute. "I got into Harvard on my own? How could this be?" I thought.

"Bella?" Edward asked

"What?" was my reply.

"Are you going to come to Harvard with me?"

Without a second thought I answered him "Yes".

"I knew you would! Bella I love you with all my heart" He chimed.

"Well Edward, I think I love you more" I said with a smile on my face.

Neither of us spoke for a few seconds. Then I perked up, "Wait Edward…I can't afford to go to Harvard. This won't work" I said with a twinge of sadness in my voice.

"Bella, you are so silly sometimes. Did you think for one minute I'd make you pay for college? I already have the money waiting to be put into your accounts"

At this point, there were tears running down my face. What kind of person in their right mind forks over money for their girlfriend's education? Evidently, my Edward did.

"Ed-ward " I had a hard time getting his name out

"Yes Bella?"

"Thank you" I replied very quietly

"My pleasure love. Now Bella I need you to be ready to leave your house tomorrow morning bright and early. I'll be there to pick you up at 6.30"

"What? Why?" I asked

"Just be ready Bella. I love you" was his response and then the phone went dead…