A/N: Alright...here goes nothin'

BPOV

I helped Alice shove her ridiculous amount of luggage into Jasper's car and shut the door.

She pulled me in for a side hug as we walked back to the others.

"I'm going to miss you Ali." I choked out, trying to hold back tears.

"Aww, Bells! Don't get me started again." She whimpered.

It was moving day for our soon-to-be-split-up group of six.

All of us had been moping around the entire week.

We walked back into the house and I took a good look at the five loves of my life.

I couldn't believe this was happening.

It feels like only yesterday we were getting ready for our first day of senior year.

Flashback

"Okay, now I want everyone to smile!…Isabella, that means you!!" Renee said as she held up her camera. "On three everybody say 'Seniors!'"

"1…2…3!"

"Seniors!" we all cheered with cheesy grins.

"Now I just want to get one-"

"Mom! No more pictures, we've already taken twelve!" I laughed.

"Fine, but don't come crying to me when you look back on this day and wish you had more memories to reminisce on." she grumbled.

I heard my friends snickering beside me at our banter.

A pang of sadness struck me as I only saw three faces looking back at me when I faced them.

This year wouldn't be the same.

Emmett and Jasper had started their first year of college at the Washington State University, leaving the rest of us behind in Forks.

I had always wondered why Emmett and Jasper were in the same grade despite Emmett being a year older.

Turns out, Emmett got held back in preschool because he didn't play well with others. He just wasn't 'mature enough' for elementary school yet.

Oh, Emmett.

So when Jasper started preschool, him and Emmett were in the same class. With his brother by his side Emmett seemed to grow up a little more, so they let him continue on to kindergarten.

They had decided on going to college together, just so they didn't have to go through their first year away from home alone.

Jasper was majoring in history, with a minor in social studies. He planned on being a history teacher, whether in elementary, middle, or high school, he hadn't decided. I do know that he wanted to be a college professor at some point though.

Emmett was majoring in athletic training with a minor in sport management. He wanted to own a gym and be a personal trainer. He also played basketball for Washington State, having gotten a scholarship his senior year.

They had left about a week ago and it just wasn't the same without them…

Alice and Rosalie naturally took it the hardest. But they seemed to be doing all right with the many phone calls and constant text messaging. Alice made them both sign a contract stating that they would not 'forget about their amazing girlfriends while they have a blast at college and then dump them for sorority girls.'

The boys didn't hesitate and kept assuring the girls they had nothing to worry about. From the times I've talked to Em and Jazz, they seemed to be just a miserable without them as Alice and Rose.

"Come on! We have to get to school before someone steals our picnic table!" Alice hollered, not noticing my solemn mood.

End Flashback

The school year went smoothly, and all together drama-free. There was the occasional creepy love note Lauren would stuff in Edward's locker, but that was about it. Emmett and Jasper visited as much as possible, with many stories about their college adventures and living in the dorms. The winter formal went off without a hitch, unlike last year and the girls won first place for the basketball tournament again. The boys only got second, because most of their best players had graduated, but Edward wasn't disappointed. He knew they gave all they had.

Everything was going great until out of nowhere it snuck up on us.

College.

How were we going to stay together? We all certainly didn't have similar career choices, which meant going to the same college wasn't even an option.

After much deliberating, stress, scholarships, stress, applications, more stress, and acceptances, we found ourselves going to four different schools between the six of us.

I was attending the Washington State University with Emmett and Jasper in Pullman, Washington. It made sense because I wanted to be a teacher like Jasper and he told me they had an excellent teaching program. I was majoring in English with a minor in literary studies. My hopes were to become a high school English teacher who in her spare time worked on a novel. I knew writing wasn't the most financially dependent job out there, so I settled for writing as a hobby and maybe sending my work out to get published.

Closest to the three of us at Washington State would be Rosalie in Spokane at the Meyer Drama Academy. She decided on studying acting and theater in hopes of getting discovered and becoming a reporter for E!, or one of the other celebrity news stations. She definitely had the image for the Hollywood scene and was sure to make a big impact on the entertainment world.

Then, next closest was Alice who was attending the Central Washington University in Ellensburg. There she would major in fashion design with a minor in business. Alice had big plans and had already started making arrangements for her own clothing line that was going to be showcased in every department store across the USA. Then she would travel over seas to 'introduce those foreigners to real fashion.'

Farthest from me would be Edward. We spent weeks fighting over the distance that would be between us, but there was no other choice. He would be attending the University of Washington in Seattle. It held the best pre-med program in the state and he just couldn't pass that up, especially after getting a full-ride scholarship. Edward would be majoring in pediatrics with a minor in medicine.

We stood in front of my house staring at each other, Alice and I still in our awkward side hug. Rose quickly let go of Emmett and joined us as a single tear streamed down her face.

"Y-you guys-s can't l-leave m-m-me." Alice sobbed into my shoulder.

"Oh Alice…" was all Rose and I managed to squeak out before the water works began.

We probably stood there bawling for a good ten minutes before I was pulled into Edward's embrace.

"We have to get going, love." He whispered in my ear.

I looked up at him and could tell he was trying so hard to be strong. His face was pained and I knew he was holding back tears himself. I just nodded and walked with him to the Volvo.

Edward and I would be traveling to Seattle first with Emmett and Rose following. After getting Edward all moved in I would go with Emmett and Rose to Spokane to get Rosalie settled in. Emmett and I would then meet Jasper in Pullman after he helped Alice get her things settled and move in to our own dorm rooms. We had a big day of driving ahead of us.

I quickly ran over to Alice and gave her a tight hug before we left for good. "I want to see you on the cover of Vogue in a month missy." I joked.

"And you better show those Washington punks what real literature is." She chuckled. "Promise to call me tomorrow."

"I promise. I love you Alice." I sniffed before letting go.

"Love you too Bells."

I handed her off to Rosalie who I would say goodbye to later when we left Spokane. Climbing in the car I took a shaky breath, knowing that this was only the first of hard goodbyes I would have to make today.

Edward had one hand on the steering wheel the entire way, with his other hand linked in mine resting on the center console.

We didn't talk, it was just silence the whole way there. I watched the trees zoom by as Edward went incredibly faster than the actual speed limit, and thought about all our happy memories.

How we met, the first time he called me, that first day of school, our many text messages, the night Edward carried me to my room after the football game, how scared I was when the guys took us mudding, winter formal (minus Tanya), the basketball supper, Christmas break…there were so many. I just kept replaying them in my head over and over until we finally reached Seattle.

"We're here." Edward said carefully as he opened my door.

I took his hand and stepped out. Emmett and Rose pulled in beside us and we started unloading all of Edward's things.

Oh no, here it comes…

Reality washed over me as I realized we were taking his things to his dorm, where he would live, without me. I held back the sob that I knew would come spilling out if I let my guard down. Rosalie noticed and gave me a quick hug, letting me know it would all be okay. I slowly grabbed a box and followed Edward up the stairs to his dorm room. I was planning to draw this out as long as I could.

He opened the door and inside was a young looking boy with very dark hair and tan skin sitting at a desk.

"Hey, you must be my roomie. I'm Seth, Seth Clear." He said as he stood up.

"Edward Cullen. And this is my girlfriend Bella, my friend Rosalie, and my brother, Emmett." He said pointing to each one of us.

"Cool, cool. So you all students at UOW too?"

"No, they're just helping me move in." Edward answered emotionlessly.

"Ok, cool." Seth replied shortly, probably noticing something was off.

We got all of Edward's things into the dorm with only a few trips. Emmett said we had time to help him unpack so we all crammed into Edward and Seth's dorm putting everything away.

While unpacking the last box I found the picture I gave Edward the Christmas before last and set it on his desk right next to his laptop. He came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist.

"I love you Bella."

My eyes suddenly felt moist and my lower lip started to quiver. "I love you too."

I had enough strength to hold it in, but I could tell my walls were starting to crumble.

We said our goodbyes to Seth, and Edward walked with us back to Emmett's Jeep.

"Be good little brother. I'm having Seth keep an eye on you." Emmett snickered and hugged Edward.

Rosalie gave a simple "I'll miss you," after her hug and got into the Jeep with Emmett giving Edward and I a moment alone.

I kept my gaze on the ground, studying my shoes because I knew the second I looked into those emerald eyes I would be a goner. Edward had other thoughts though, and he lifted my chin. The walls I had built up burst and a sob raked through my chest.

"I-I can't. I can-can't l-leave you-ou." I choked out as Edward held me tight.

"It will be okay. We can do this Bella." I couldn't tell if Edward was trying to assure me or himself.

"B-but not getting-ng to s-see you everyday-y....I ca-can't do it."

"It's going to be hard, but I know we'll be fine. We'll talk everyday on the phone and I'll visit on the weekends, it will all be okay." He said, softly stroking my cheek.

"I love y-you Edward-d. S-so much."

"Really?" I could hear the smile in his voice.

"Really, really." I sniffed.

"I'm sure I love you more." He said smugly.

"Doubt it." I laughed back.

He met my eyes again before leaning down and fusing our lips together. It was soft and sweet yet urgent at the same time. I made sure to memorize the way he kissed me and how his hair felt as I ran my fingers through it, his sweet breath and that familiar spark that always moved through me from his contact.

He pulled away all too soon and helped me into the monster Jeep, sneaking in one more quick kiss.

"I'll miss every part of you Isabella Marie Swan." He said as a few tears escaped.

"I'll miss you more Edward Anthony Cullen." I said as I wiped his tear stained cheeks.

"Take care of her for me, Emmett." Edward asked, clearing his throat.

"Of course." He replied seriously.

With that, he closed the door and stepped back. Emmett pulled out of the parking space and drove away.

I watched out the back window as Edward got smaller and smaller, and I was taken farther and farther away from him.

Rosalie moved in the back seat with me once we left Seattle. She held me as I cried silently and kept telling me everything thing would be okay. I knew it would, I just didn't know it was this hard to say goodbye.

We arrived in Spokane around five o'clock and helped Rosalie with her things. We met her roommate, Heidi, who was also stunningly beautiful. She was nice enough, and I knew her and Rose would get along.

I cried with Rose as I told her goodbye and then excused myself to the Jeep so her and Emmett could get in their last kiss.

Emmett re-entered the Jeep, red-eyed and we headed towards Pullman. On our way, we stopped for something to eat because you could probably hear Emmett's stomach growl from miles away. Of course, we stopped at Wendy's and ordered the usual chicken sandwich with fries and a frosty.

We couldn't stop laughing as everyone who walked by our table gave us disgusted looks and then the manager had to come and tell us to keep it down.

Feeling more chipper than we had the whole day, we continued our trek across Washington and finally arrived in Pullman around eight o'clock that night.

Jasper had already set his things up in his and Emmett's dorm, so we unloaded all of Emmett's boxes first and then moved on to mine.

I was in the building right next to the boys' so that eased my worries a little, being just a few seconds away. I opened the door and found a pale, blonde girl stoically sitting on her bed.

"Hello, I'm Jane." She greeted me, almost robotically.

"Bella." I smiled back.

She didn't say anything else and went back to staring at whatever she was before.

I gave Em and Jazz an uneasy look and proceeded to bring my stuff in. I only unpacked my bedding, because I was way too tired to get anything done tonight.

After saying goodnight to the guys I decided to explore my building a little. There were six floors; I was on the second, a basement that held a recreation room, and a lounge area with mustard colored chairs.

No one was around, so I fell back onto one of the ugly chairs and pulled out my phone. I looked at the time and realized I had lasted about seven hours without Edward so far.

I quickly dialed his number and it only took half a ring.

"Bella." he breathed out.

"Hey, how's college life?"

"Okay, Seth's pretty cool. I haven't really been out of my dorm building yet." He chuckled. "What's your roommate like?"

I sat silently for a second, trying to think of the right word, "Anti-social."

"Seriously?"

"Yeah! Ask Emmett and Jasper. We walked into the room and she was just staring at nothing! She told me her name, I told her mine, and that was it."

"That's…kind of…odd."

"You think?" I laughed.

We talked for a couple hours about what we thought of the school so far, what we had to do tomorrow, and the occasional "I miss you."

I reluctantly hung up around 11:30 p.m. and trudged back up to my room. To be honest I was a little scared to sleep there tonight, maybe Jane would do stuff to me in my sleep...

I shivered, that's just creepy.

I walked back into the room and Jane was exactly where I left her two and a half hours ago.

I quickly grabbed my bag of clothes and toiletries I had packed in case I didn't get everything unpacked and went to the bathroom to get ready for bed.

Sliding under the covers, I felt Jane's eyes on me so I turned and smiled at her and said a sleepy, "Goodnight."

"You should know I don't sleep." She said randomly after I was just about to doze off.

"Huh?"

"I don't sleep. Ever."

"Oh."

"Yes, so you won't mind if I watch you, seeing as I find it interesting that one can sleep for up to twelve hours at a time. Where as I can only seem to get to sleep for about an hour." She eyed me suspiciously.

No way, nuh-uh. I am not staying here tonight. This is getting way too weird.

"Uh…well…uhm, actually I forgot that I promised my brothers I would um…help them unpack! Yes, unpack. And they like to unpack late at night, so if you'll excuse me I better go help them." I stumbled over a few of my boxes as I slipped on some shoes and rushed out the door.

I ran over to Emmett and Jasper's dorm and started banging on the door.

"You guys, open up! Let me in!"

Emmett flung the door open with an aggravated glare and his hair sticking every which way.

I tried to hold back my laugh as I lunged inside the room and shut the door, locking it behind me.

"Hello to you too Bella." Emmett said sarcastically.

"Jane is freaking crazy! You two have to let me stay here tonight. She asked me if I would let her watch me sleep! You can't make me go back there, I won't!" I said stomping my foot.

Jasper was watching me with wide eyes and after I finished he fell back on his bed laughing.

"She…she…what? Watch….you sleep?" he got out between laughs. Soon Emmett joined in.

"You guys, this isn't funny!" I whined.

After they composed themselves, Emmett went to the closet and pulled out some blankets and a pillow. "Of course you can crash here, Bells."

"Thanks." I breathed out a sigh of relief.

Jasper's bed was a bunk bed, so I climbed up top and laid out my blankets.

"Goodnight Bella." Both boys snickered together.

"Goodnight boys." I said mockingly.

A/N: Sooooooooooooooooooo? Hit or Miss?

I am so excited to get going on this story!! :D
There's lots of stuff that's gonna happen...!!

OK! We are going to stick with your favorite part since people did give me ideas for a new tradition but most people wanted to keep the fav parts.

Mine?

"I'm sure I love you more." He said smugly.
:) Who doesn't love Edward??

And how did everybody like Seth Clear?? His last name isn't Clearwater because Leah is going to be in this story and I didn't want them related so its Seth Clear and Leah Waters :P
There's going to be a whole bunch of new characters intorduced so be prepared!!

I think I'll make a banner like i did last time with the pictures of all the main and main-ish characters :)

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Emeleigh