Author's Notes:

If you hadn't noticed, I changed the summary so that it's more relevant to the actual story plot.

Yes, what you think is going to happen, is going to happen.

Look forward to it.

Disclaimer: NO YOU.


Bella had met Alice one breezy Monday morning on her way to Introduction to Journalism in 2006. Since her apartment wasn't too far from the campus, and it was an overall pleasant looking day, she decided to walk to class. What she didn't expect on her way, was a short, black haired woman to hand her an umbrella out of nowhere. She held the yellow device in her hands before staring up at the sky, and back down at the smiling angel.

"Umm…"

"You just may need it." She answered quickly, knowing what Bella would have asked. The pixie took a few steps forward, that which looked much like a prance, leaving the brunette to catch up to her.

The twenty year old opened the umbrella and put it above both of their heads when she got close enough, causing the shorter of the two to glance up at her with a confused expression.

"You just may need it." Bella flashed her a small smile as she wondered why she was conversing with a stranger. Then again, strangers make future friends, she told herself.

Almost as if on cue, rain began to pour, immediately bouncing off of their coverage. Blinking in surprise, Bella looked up at the suddenly cloudy sky, then back down at Alice, who had a slightly smug smile.

"Oh, you're good."

"So I've been told." She replied with a playful wink.

The two walked on in a comfortable silence, Bella glancing at her every now and then to see her happily marching onward without a care in the world. A pale dandelion scarf was dangled around her neck and moved helplessly in the breeze as she moved. A pair of shades, mainly used for an accessory, sat on top of her spiky head of hair. Which was odd, because Bella was certain that gel wasn't used to keep it in its current condition.

She wore a long tank top like shirt that went down to her mid thigh that looked like the British flag and a frilly skirt over tight jeans with yellow converse. In short, she was something new to Bella. So original, so bold. Too be honest, she was a little intimidated by it. Looking down at her own clothes of choice, she noted her own pair of converse, baggy, yet comfortable jeans, and a striped hoodie. She blushed lightly, feeling a little uncomfortable next to someone such as her.

"So where are you headed?" Her petite companion spoke in her singsong like tone, easily drawing Bella's attention.

"Oh, uh, Journalism." She mumbled in her usual manner and put her free hand into her pocket.

"101 or Introduction?"

"Introduction." Glancing down at her, she was met with a beaming look. She could only guess that she was also in that class.

"Me too! Let's sit next to each other!" She seemed so excited over something so small. And yet, it was contagious, and Bella felt herself getting giddy about it too.

"Alright." They shared a smile and continued on their voyage before Alice spoke up once more.

"Oh! I'm terribly sorry, do forgive me. I'm Alice Cullen, the pleasure is all mine." She stopped in her tracks to turn and bow quite cutely. She then took Bella's hand and looked up at her expectantly.

This, of course, had effectively thrown her off guard, and her cheeks became adorned with a blush at the motion. "I-I'm Bella. Bella Swan. N-nice to meet you." She inwardly cursed her stuttering, for she had no reason to be so nervous.

But the other had found it quite adorable, and simply giggled at her before planting a small kiss on her hand, taking it, and dragging them off to class.

Once in the building, it occurred to them that they had arrived a little early. In Alice's opinion, it gave them more time to "chat it up". Bella on the other hand, was becoming increasingly apprehensive. In truth, it wasn't really the other's fault. She wasn't a social person, and it was hard to put her two cents into a conversation. However, she considered herself lucky that her new acquaintance seemed to dominate things, since she doubted that she would.

Alice steered their discussions with vigor and expertise, that of a true people person. It was kind of nice. But distracting. She had been so busy talking with the girl, that she missed everything that had been said in class. Surprisingly, Alice had not. She was taking notes at the same time. How did she not catch that?

"Silly Bella. This isn't a sleepover you know." She chuckled while handing her the notes she had jotted down.

"I know, I know…" She muttered in return while thankfully taking the papers and putting them into her backpack.

"So uh…" Bella began, trying her best to spit out what she wanted as Alice looked at her in anticipation. Her eyes skittered away, watching the other students leave the room as the words processed in her head. "Can I… Have your number?"

"Is that all?" Her melodious laughter filled the air, melting the tension on impact. "And here I thought you were going to ask me out or something. Of course you can have my number."

Bella's heart was hammering in her chest at her words. Ask her out? She had never really considered that. The thought alone made her a little anxious. She shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts and gave the girl a short smile. Alice was only kidding, of course.

By then, she was fishing through her purse for her phone. Once found, she flipped it open, having to search for her number, saying that she had forgotten it. After locating it, they happily swapped numbers and parted ways, both eager, or at least, one secretly eager, to see each other once more.


Author's Notes:

Short, I know.

-shrugs-

But hey, it's something.

As I may or may have not mentioned before, I have everything thought out for this fic, so I plan on updating it weekly.

I'll probably do the same with The Sweetest Taboo. (expect an update on that one tonight or sometime next week)

Thanks.