A/N: I appreciate the reviews already, and I have made a slight change to chapter one. Thanks so much and continue reviewing please!!

Peter blinked stupidly at her, mouth slightly open. The girl's smile did not falter as she simply asked,

"It's Peter Pevensie, isn't it?"

Peter's mind was desperately grasping for something to say. Realizing his mouth was hanging open, he snapped it shut. Unable to form coherent words, he settler on nodding. 'Come on Peter,' he mentally pep talked himself. 'You were a king, you can talk to a girl.'

The girl just continued smiling bemusedly and extended her hand.

"I'm Rachel. I've seen you in class before. You're normally answering all of the professors questions. So, English literature is your strong point then?"

Peter found his voice at last. "Yeah, I, um, actually want to be a writer. I find literature fascinating." He shook her hand.

"So," she began, "Do you have a partner for the project?"

Peter was confused, "What project?"

Rachel laughed. "The one he just assigned. I saw you taking notes. Did you already forget?"

Peter internally cursed himself for being so dense. "Oh, yeah, I was just--er, distracted today."

"I could see that." Her smile grew wider. "I ask because I was wondering if I could be your partner."

Peter attempted to regain some composure. "That would be fantastic. What were you thinking of doing the project on?"

"Oh, well, I'm not really sure. I was thinking maybe something involving Russian literature, since everyone else will probably stick to Shakespeare. What do you think?"

"That sounds like a possibility. Do you want to meet later to discuss it?"

"Sure, what time?"

"Any time after 5 is good for me. Where do you want to meet?"

"How about 5:30 in the south library?"

Peter smiled, "Alright, then it's a date." He immediately regretted phrasing it this way. Rachel appeared not to notice.

"A date it is then. Do you have class after this?"

He nodded. "It's all the way across campus. It's Calculus, my least favorite subject." He made a disgusted face jokingly.

"I have to go to the science building next door. Want to walk together partner?" Peter could scarcely believe his good luck. Ever the gentleman, he offered to carry her books. She protested at first, but eventually allowed him. They chatted lightly as they crossed campus, passing the group containing Hunter and the rest of the resident slackers.

Hunter looked up as they passed, eyes fixed on Rachel. He called to her, "Hey beautiful! What are you doing hanging out with Pevensie the school nerd? Come on over here and hang out with a real man!" His loyal flunkies wolf whistled. Rachel turned to them slowly. "No thanks boys," she crooned, "I've got more than enough man right here." She grabbed Peter's hand as she smiled at them, adding a little more swing to her hips. Peter took advantage of the opportunity to insult Hunter and also to get closer to Rachel by putting his arm over her shoulder. He flashed a grin at the Hunter's angry form and walked calmly off.

As soon as they were out of sight, Rachel burst into uncontrollable laughter. Peter joined in. Still giggling she sputtered out, "Oh, that was priceless, I've been waiting ages for an opportunity to wipe that grin off his pompous face."

She burst out laughing again. Peter continued laughing with her. Oh, he could tell he was going to like this girl.