On the other side of town, there was a college campus. This campus is perfect for students who want to get a good education, a head start in life and to hang out and party with friends every now and then. This campus is called Gallagher University. The students there called it G.U. for short and others called it Gallagher.

In the courtyard was one of the students. His name is Thomas Barkley; but everybody just calls him Tom. He's about 6 foot, short black hair, 21, and is friendly to everyone he meets. He was sitting in at table reading a science book, trying to study for a test he has in about 20 minutes. He was focusing on his book when he suddenly looked up and saw a female student walking towards him.

She was 5'9, long blonde hair, attractive, 20, one of the most popular girls on campus and Tom's girlfriend of 5 years. Her name is Vanessa Ramirez. Tom and Vanessa met in freshman year of high school. They were friends and several weeks later, they're going out and fell in love. "Hey handsome!" she said to Tom.

"Hey honey."

"What're you doing?"

"I'm studying for this science test in Mr. Gordon's class."

"Oh. Hey are you going to the house party later tonight? It's going to be a blast!"

"Yeah, as soon as I can get my homework done." He looked at his watch. It said 9:50 a.m. "Look, I'd love to keep talking but I got to get to Gordon's class."

"Okay. I'll see you later. I love you."

"I love you too."

They hugged and kissed and Tom ran across the courtyard to get to his class. He ran inside the building, walked several hallways and found room 159. Mr. Gordon wasn't in right now but Tom was glad because he didn't want to be counted late. Several students were at their desks talking to each other. Tom sat down at his desk and next to him was a fellow female student.

Her name is Katherine Bates. She prefers to be called Katie. She's 5'10, 22, brown hair, wears glasses, somewhat of a smart geek but several guys on campus says she's cute. She's also Tom's best friend and she has a secret crush on him. How they met was at the beginning of the year. Tom needed a tutor for science and Katie was one of the top students. She mentored him and he passed his test and they've been firm friends ever since. She developed her crush on him when they spent time together and gotten closer. Katie wanted to ask him out, but she knew Vanessa was his girlfriend. She was sad, but she still has feelings for Tom, but never told anyone.

"You're cutting it kind of close, are you?" Katie joked.

"I know, I was studying and talking to Vanessa I lost track of time." Tom replied.

"So how are you two?"

"We're going great. Why do you ask?"

"I'm just curious because you're my best friend and I care about you."

"Aw thanks Katie. You're my best friend too."

The friendly moment was interrupted when Mr. Gordon walked into the classroom. He put his briefcase on his desk and started to pass out the tests to the students. The test began. One hour later, class was over. Katie walked to Tom right before he left.

"So what're you doing tonight?" Katie asked.

"I'm going to a house party later tonight but first I'm going to my parents' house." Tom replied.

"That sounds awesome! I'm going to the party too maybe I'll see you there?"

"Yeah! I'll see you tonight."

"Okay bye!" With that saying, they walked off in different directions. Tom was walking towards the campus football field wondering about how he did on his science test. "I hope I got a passing grade." He thought. Tom went to the bleachers and saw the football team finishing practice and one of players saw him and rushed over to him.

His name is Travis Linderman. He's 6'3, 22, muscular, handsome, and has a promising career as a linebacker. He's also Tom's other best friend and they've been friends since high school. Another thing about Travis is he's not too bright.

"How are you dude?" Travis asked.

"I'm okay." Tom said.

"So that house party is going to be the best party ever!"

"Yeah."

"Are you going to it?"

"Not until later tonight. I got stuff to do."

"Okay I'll see you tonight, buddy?"

"Sure. See you tonight." Travis went to the locker room and Tom went to the parking lot. He found his silver car and started the engine. He left the parking lot, left the campus and drove into the city to his parents' house.