My name is Karen Baybee Reedus, i'm 18 i have chocolate brown mid length hair with sky blue eyes . Also i'm a new freshman at Barden University majoring in Dance and Music. My best friend is Jesse Swanson who is also a freshman, who currently thinks that i'm going to Maryland School of Arts in Baltimore, Maryland. I decided to surprise him with my true college choice since we both wanted to stay close.

Once the taxi pulled up to an overcrowded driveway of the Barden University, i knew this was going to be difficult to get through, "um, can you let me out here? i doubt you're going to get through this mess." i said already opening the car door and stretching as the cabbie driver got out and opened the trunk, a bay around my age quickly made his way to us and started piling up my bags on the trolley he had, i didn't really worry about anything since i already had my laptop case and messenger bag with me. before i could really take in the view of the school a preppy blonde girl skipped up to me, "Hey! welcome to Barden University! What dorm?" she asked with a big fake smile on her face

"uhh, baker Hall" i said slightly creeped out of her overly cheery attitude.

"okay, so what'cha gonna do is…" i zoned out as she continued to ramble about the different ways to get to Baker Hall, well until she shoved a small whistle in my face "and heres your official BU Rape whistle, Don't blow it unless its actually happening" she finished with a smile that just looked so fake it had to hurt.

i raised an eyebrow and took the whistle, putting it in my mouth i let it hang for a bit before i grabbed my case and shifted my bag as i walked away, following the guy with my stuff since i guess he knew where he was going.

After a good ten minutes we made it to my room, when i opened my door i saw a girl my height with light brown hair setting up what look like a mini DJ studio on her desk

"Hey, you must be my new roommate, I'm Beca Mitchell." she said smiling slightly.

i smiled and waved "Yes Hello, Im Karen Reedus, nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too, nice accent by the way, British?" she asked as i put my shit on my bed.

"Hmm, its a mix really, my dad was British American and my mum is Irish American." I told her

After about half an hour Becca and i found out we both are passionate about music and i was all done unpacking so now i was sitting on my bed with my laptop listening to music files debating i should call jess and let him know im here, when a knock sounded at the door

"hey this is campus police, hide your wine coolers!" a mans voice broke the peaceful silence. A man around his 40's ish peeked in with a laugh

"Haha, just- just your old man making a funny" he said awkwardly as he came in nervously Beca turned back to her music

"Chris Rock everybody" she sighed making me snort softly.

"hey uh, you must be Beca's roommate, i'm Doctor Mitchell, Beca's Dad. i teach comparative literature here." he said smiling at me.

i gave him a grin "hey Doc. I'm Karen, nice to meet you" i said as cheery as i could before placing my headphones back in, not really wanting to hear the bound-to-be-awkward father daughter conversation.

Not even a few seconds into the conversation i felt as though i could cut through the tension with a butter knife. i took off my headphones as soon as Doc said 'end of story'

i jumped up from my bed and looked at the mirror hanging from the wall, i was wearing a pair of ripped jean shorts that had studs all over the pockets, and a black crop top that showed off my belly ring it was a simple diamond stud, i slipped on my custom white high tops these looked like the classic white ones but it has studs decorating the sides. I grabbed my slouchy oversized white sweater from my bed then turned to Beca who was still bickering with her father,

"well, i'm going to the activities fair." i said slipping my white oversized sweater over my tank and shorts.

"me too, i'm going to the activities fair, with my super cool friend Karen." Beca quickly followed me out.

"i'd hate to do this but i need to find a friend of mine, jess, i'll catch you later yeah?" i said slowly following her while walking backwards

"oh no its cool, ill see you back at the room" she said walking away i stopped walking as a group of frat boys walked by singing some stupid song about their frat house. then i froze as i spotted a certain brown haired brown eyed boy

"JESSE!" i screamed as i ran forward and tackled him in a bear hug

"BayBee?! what the hell are you doing here?!" he laughed hugging me back with a small twirl

i laughed as he put me down "i'm officially a Barden student starting today!" i cheered

"are you serious?" he gaped

"Of Course!" i smacked his shoulder rolling my eyes.

The boy next to him cleared his throat awkwardly "Right Baybee this is Benji, my roommate. Benji this is my childhood best friend, Karen." he said throwing his arms around us both.

"nice to meet you, are you guys dating?" benji asked we both scrunched up our face

"No!" we said in unison causing benji to look somewhat confused.

"no, my middle name is literally Baybee B-A-Y-B-E-E" i told him making him nod in understanding.

"follow me, " Benji said "theres only one group worth joining."

Benji led us to a group of about 8 guys hanging around a wall. one of the guys was on a unicycle and lifting his shirt to show off his abs to a girl walking by, there was an Indian guy that had his eyes glued to his phone as well. at first i was confused, they didn't seem like an actual club.

"Whip it!" they suddenly burst into a song "wanna see you whip it..."

"the Treblemakers," Benji sighed "Now This is what being a man is all about."

'Hmmm an Acappella group. they're good, very good.' i thought as i watched the Indian guy beatboxing away while his eyes were still glued to his phone, nodding his head and moving his shoulders to the beat. He was attractive in a complete Hipster kind of way.

"organized nerd singing, cool" jesse commented

i snorted "right up your alley Mr. Music Geek" i teased causing him to playfully glare and Benji perk up,

"how's your voice?" he asked jesse who was nodding to the beat

"we both are here to have the fun, so let it whip!" Jesse sang getting into the song, body swaying and fist pumping at his side i rolled my eyes

"nice," benji commented then looked at me "unfortunately you wouldn't be able to join"

i just shrugged as we walked a bit closer "no biggie." i assured him.

After a minute or so, The Trebels were winding down and one of the guys that i assumed was the leader started criticizing the group. i instantly knew that i wasn't going to like him, he was short and strangely Hobbit-ish, granted he was taller than my 5'2 self but compared to the others he was short. He was currently talking to a group member that was wearing a hat.

"When you came in and you were just strumming your guitar, and it was like totally off-key; i wanted to choke you!" Hobbit yelled in the guys face. The beatboxer placed his hand on the Hobbits shoulder

"Bumper" he said trying to hold him back from verbally attacking the fellow treblemaker 'so THATS his name….i like Hobbit better...'

Benjie put his game face on and turned to us, "Alright i'm going to introduce myself. Everybody be cool; its just a normal day." he said to himself clearly nervous.

i glanced at Jesse hesitantly before looking at the upcoming disaster.

"Hi. Hi, Benjamin Applebaum. i saw you guys perform at the Mall of America, like 3 years ago-totally changed my life, i have not stopped thinking about you since."

i couldn't help but facepalm as everyone paused and stared at the socially awkward teen.

'oh boy this is going to be a loong year' i thought to myself.

The Trebles looked uncomfortable, most looked away or talked amongst themselves, while the BeatBoxer and Hobbit tried to brave the creepy atmosphere.

"Umm Thanks?" the Hobbit leader said unsure as cute hipster nodded along politely although he was clearly uncomfortable. he caught my gaze and i shyly smiled apologetically he just nodded and smiled back.

i turned back to Benji just as he did a ribbon trick "-Illusionist." he said

i stared wide-eyed then slowly leaned towards jesse "did he really just do that?" i asked in a whisper, he nodded back slowly

"Wow" he told benji trying to ease the tension, then leaned back to me "yeah, he pulled out a hamster out his pocket when i first met him" jesse told me causing me to raise an eyebrow

"Ah."

"yeah."

we focused back on the tense situation in front of us again just as Bumper started talking again,

"The smell of your weird is actually affecting my vocal chords, so i'm gonna need you to scoot. Skedaddle." he said rudely

"Hey! Don't call him weird!" i said annoyed and surprised that this guy was benjis supposed hero.

"Well, Helloo there." he drawled out creepily looking me up and down making me uncomfortable, "can i have your name?" he asked winking at me

"why don't you have one already?" i asked raising an eyebrow and smirking as jesse and Beatboxer snickered at my corny but witty comeback

Hobbit paused then smirked "I'm Bumper, incase you wanted to know whose name you'll be screaming out tonight"

before i could come up with a comeback jesse and beatboxer jumped in. beatboxer-man i really need to know his name- pulled Hobbit back

"Dude back off, not cool." he said annoyed at the same time jesse pulled me behind him.

"don't talk to her like that!" he growled while glaring at the surprised Hobbit, i let out an angry sigh as jesse grabbed my hand

"C'mon Baybee, lets go." jesse pulled me to his left side as benji walked on his right, we walked across the small quad as jesse comforted benji and tried to cheer the poor guy up. i risked a glance back and instantly locked gazes with the cute Beatboxer, he smirked at me then winked making me turn quickly around as my face grew hot, i tightened my grip on jessie's hand and walked closer to him.

"So are there any other Acapella Groups here?" i asked benji after a few minutes of mindlessly walking around

"Yeah, theres the High Notes, that are literally high all the time, the BU Harmonics that only sing Madonna, and the Bella's, an all girls group. But of course, none of them compare to The Trebles." Benji sighed i rolled my eyes at his praise for them after what Bumper did.

"well there you go Bay, what do you say going for the Bella's?" jesse asked ignoring benjis last comment.

i scoffed and shook my head "no way, you know i hate singing in front of people." i whined but he just smiled widely and clasped his hands on my shoulder

"Oh would you look at that Baybee, Its the Bella's!" he cheered as he literally pushed me to their table i mentally groaned

"Hi, any interest in joining our Acappella Group?" the ginger said kindly handing me a flyer, but before i could decline jesse spoke up

"She would love to, Right Baybee?" he said taking the flyer from the girl

i forced a smile "Yeah…" i said

"Great! Auditions are in a month, please sign your name here" the Ginger said giving me her clipboard and pen

"Oh and I'm Chloe, and this is Aubrey." she added as i signed my name in a neat cursive script.

"I'm Karen, this is Jesse and Benji. Plesure to meet you." i said smiling politely then we said goodbye and as we walked away i punched jesse in the shoulder

"I cannot believe you just made me do that!" i grumbled

"Oww! jeez, i call abuse!" he whined pouting like a baby

"Right animal abuse…" i mumbled rolling my eyes.

we walked around for a little bit more jesse signing up for an internship at the radio station and i chose one at the dance studio. then as we walked back to the boys dorm jesse and i teased and banter with each other the entire way, benji stayed silent and laughed at our crazy sibling banters but once in a while he would throw in his own jab at us.

By the time i got back to my dorm it was dark outside, i found Beca already sleeping while music played from her computer softly. i quickly and quietly grabbed my pjs and shower things before heading back out to the showers. once that was done i silently made my way to my dorm, i was so tired from everything that i was asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.

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~Ellie