AN: This story takes place in season 3 in the episodes where Amy is in New York. Since we only got to see her briefly in phone calls for most of those episodes, this story is meant to give her POV of everything that happened as well as some additional information. This is not meant to differ from the actual show, but rather just act as a gap filler for what we did not see. Each episode will be its own chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not own the plot or any of the characters. Everything belongs to Brenda Hampton.

I'm so excited to go to New York. I was just accepted into this summer music program, which could eventually lead to Julliard. It was a very last minute decision since I only found out about this program a few days ago, but it was an opportunity that I just couldn't pass up. My friends and family have been more than supportive of me taking full advantage of this opportunity and I love them all dearly for that!

Ricky even offered to stay at my house to take care of John so he could keep his same schedule he has always been on. You know, once I was finally able to stop hating Ricky for what happened at band camp two years ago, he is actually not such a bad guy. Lately we have been getting along a lot better than we ever had been and it's kind of nice.

I dropped John off at the nursery this morning. I would have loved nothing more than to give him a big hug before I left, but I want to keep him on the same schedule he's always been on. Plus I don't want him to be upset seeing me walk out the door with a suitcase. I have no idea how I am going to manage being away from him for a whole month.

I got home, said goodbye to my family. Ben picked me up so he could take me to the airport. We just got back together after being broken up for a while. I'm going to miss him too so I'm happy he offered to take me; even though he has been acting very strange lately.

We finally reached the airport. We were kissing in the car for a while. I almost didn't want to leave.

"Hey you two, the airline escort is waiting to take Amy through security, so finish up your goodbyes and… BENJAMIN" – Ben's dad said

I had almost forgot he was in the car

"Bye Ben, I love you," I said as I grabbed my things and got out of the car.

"Thanks Mr. Boykewich, for everything. Take good care of Ben," I said/

I kissed Ben one more time and headed inside.

I found the terminal with no problem. I got on the plane and immediately fell asleep. When I finally woke up, I was in New York! The dorms were much nicer than I had pictured. It wasn't even like a dorm at all, more like my very first apartment! When I was finally a little bit settled, I called my parents to let them know I made it there safely and check on John.

I told my dad all about my experience getting there and about my new apartment. He did not share the same excitement about the freedom of the apartment-style housing, but I was way too excited to care. I can't believe I have my own apartment in New York! I can't wait to get started with everything here!

AN: Chapter 1 is by far the weakest. This particular episode did not give me a whole lot to work with. I may edit it later and completely change it if I get inspired enough. If you are not drawn into the story yet, please give it another chance and reading, I promise it gets better. :)