Class had been exhausting for her. The Biology professor, a handsome young man, was throwing questions left and right, humiliating some of the students.

Helena was able to answer every question on the spot, while some students had no luck. Two girls, Elena and Caroline, came in late and giggled every time they got called on. Helena knew they were trying to flirt with the teacher, but he paid them no mind.

"Now tell me, girls, why are you in this class?" He asked them, crossing his arms. His dark brown hair was parted to the side, his dark eyes looking up from his spectacles. The girl known as Elena twirled her hair, shaking her head.

"Because we like science?" She responded, her friend giggling next to her. Helena rolled her eyes. She couldn't stand girls like them. She focused her attention down to her diary, which laid open in front of her.

September 4

Dear Diary,

My first day of classes and I'm already tired. I had three classes today, all with the same two girls who seem to be here just to say they're in school. They're both tall, good looking girls, one blond, the other a dark brunette. As I write this they're sitting not too far from me, flirting with our instructor. The class finds this funny. I find it annoying.

The weirdest thing happened today though. As I sat by the fountain, this handsome man approached me and I lost it. My magic got the better of me and I went into a trance, a weird vision playing inside my head.

I was on a bridge, and out from behind a tree the man steps out, smiling and holding flowers. I run over to him and that's where the vision ended. I woke up to water engulfing me, having fallen in the fountain. He helped me out, the same man from my vision. He somehow knew I had had a vision!

Was I perhaps talking? Maybe he was a witch himself. I don't know.

I just know I want to see him again. I should have told him about what I saw but I don't even know the guy! I didn't come to college to chase after mysterious boys. It's a strange feeling- this-

"Helena?"

Helena look up, her pen making a weird zigzag line on the page as she's caught off guard. She closed the pink book and smiled, feeling her face go red. Everyone was looking at her.

"I asked if you'd like to be involved in some research with me this semester." The professor repeated.

She nodded, feeling her throat go dry. He smiled and gave her a slight nod back before dismissing the class. Helena remained seated, wanting everyone else to leave first. She took her time placing her books in her leather bag, feeling someone's gaze on her.

"He's so cute, you should totally see what happens there." She heard Elena say as the girls walk past her. She looked up and smiled at them, and they smiled back.

"Oh! Wait!" Caroline flipped around quickly, scaring her. "You're Helen right?"

Helena nodded, feeling her skin prick up. Her body was warning her of something. She turned to look at the door and there he stood! The guy from earlier. The guy in her vision.

"I need to do well in this class, and I think you enjoy science so how about you tutor me?! Great idea right?" Caroline asked, oblivious to Helena's distraction.

She forced her eyes back on Caroline and nodded, not having heard what she had said.

"Oh GOOD! Thank you Helen!" Caroline said, giving her a small wave. Helena waved back and saw Elena embrace the guy, kissing him on the cheek. His eyes weren't on Elena, though. They were on her. She turned away and pretended to click through her phone, wanting them to leave.

"See Elena? I'm going to definitely be on his good side now. I'll be the smartest in the class thanks to Helen." Caroline boasted and Elena shook her head, smiling.

"Her names Helena." Elena said, walking away.

Once they were gone, Helena descended the stairs slowly, feeling uneasy. She had seen him and she had felt her whole body tense up when Elena kissed him.

The campus looked alive as Helena made her way back towards her dorm on the freshman side of campus. A guy with blond hair approached her handing her a flier.

"Come to the frat party this Friday, gorgeous. " He said, giving her a wink. She giggled, knowing all too well that college was going to be worst than high school.

"No, thanks" she said, handing it back to him. She began to walk away when she heard his footsteps behind her.

"Aww, why not?" He asked, and she turned, seeing his pearly white smile. He was tall and handsome, his chiseled body visible underneath the beater he wore. She averted her eyes to his face, trying to look casual.

"I don't party." She responded.

"A beautiful girl like you? Stop it." He said, getting closer. "I'm Junior."

She took his hand, shaking it. He had a firm grip, which didn't surprise her. "Helena."

"That's pretty. Are you new?" He asked.

"Yeah, first day. How about you?"

"I'm a sophomore here now. No wonder I didn't know you. I'd be happy to show you around if you'd like." he said.

"No thanks, but I already have a boyfriend." Helena lied, biting her bottom lip. He was so handsome. She turned to leave when she felt him grab her arm, spinning her around.

"Now you wouldn't be lying to me right?" He asked, their noses touching. She felt her breath escape her as he planted his hand gently on her back.

Maybe this could be fun... He is cute...

She let out a laugh and he laughed too, releasing her. She shook her head, and noticed that he had his hand on her elbow, supporting her.

"I lied." she said "But I won't be going to any party. Maybe I'll see you around?" She asked, hoping his answer was going to be yes. He leaned down quickly and planted a kiss on her lips, running off and waving over his shoulders. She stood there, feeling her blood rush to her face.

"Wow! Helen!"

She turned her head, and saw Caroline, Elena and the mysterious man looking at her, sitting on a bench. Had they been watching the whole time?

She covered her face, embarrassed. Her first college kiss and in public. She didn't even know the guy.

"You are a guy magnet, aren't you?" Caroline teased, walking up to her in bright yellow heels, her steps not faulting at all as she walked over the cracks in the pavement.

"I- I don't know what happened." Helena said softly, fully aware of the mysterious man's eyes on her. She didn't turn to look at him.

"Damon! Don't you think she's hot?" Caroline yelled. So his name was Damon?

Elena gave Caroline a look and Caroline shrugged. "Whatever. I think you're hot. You my dear are hanging with me!"

"Huh?" Helena found herself hooked with Caroline's arm, walking alongside her.

"Where do you live?" Caroline asked. Helena had tried to pull away but Caroline had a firm grip on her.

"In Rowley," she said, giving up. She looked up to see Damon's eyes on her, not giving anything away. If he had remembered who she was from this morning, he wasn't mentioning it.

"That's where we live." Elena said, standing up.

"I live with Sasha, on the third floor." Helena said, feeling out of place. For some reason she felt as if she was surrounded by hungry wolves, herself the prey.

"We should show her where we live!" Caroline said excitedly, her dangly pearl earrings bouncing on the side of her face.

"Sorry, but Caroline here wants to show everyone how she decorated our dorm." Elena apologized. Helena smiled.

"It's modern with a twist. Saw it off vogue." Caroline shrugged, as if this was something she did daily.

"Um, all right." Helena said, a little excited. Maybe she could become friends with these girls. And maybe she could become friends with Damon too.