Disclaimer: Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears: Lurlene wrote the angels trilogy that inspired the following story, which is…mine.

"… Your textbooks are to be your bibles," the teacher said and smiled.

"You will constantly be involved with them- whether in or out of the campus- this book should always be with you…"

Leah, once again, spaced out and stared at the room around her.

So many people are here! Leah thought.

They all know what they want to do with their lives, and I? I have no idea.

Leah looked back at the teacher.

She looked friendly, with a caring, warm expression- not to mention an everlasting smile planted on face.

Blue eyes stared right back into Leah's.

Leah looked at her with an immeasurable feeling of awe. There was something about the lady that impressed her.

Leah scrutinized her more closely.

She was not young, but appeared to have the energy of youth.

She has a classical beauty, Leah admitted.

She was a slim brunette, with pale, somewhat freckled skin. She wore a light summer dress (for it was still quite warm outside), and wore her hair in a loose bun.

Leah felt as though the woman has undergone many experiences- many journeys… and has gained much knowledge. It was obvious; aside from the woman's charisma and friendliness, the very aurora of this wisdom was acknowledged throughout the room.

Leah once again looked around at her classmates.

They all seemed awed by her presence.

Brrrrrrring!

"Class dismissed! Do not forget your reading assignments! They are do a week from tomorrow!"

Leah walked out of the room and made her way to the cafeteria.

I'm starving! Leah thought.

She felt her stomach growling.

After making a left turn, and making her way down the stairs, Leah's destination was reached.

"Finally!" she said.

She walked passed the swinging doors and looked around.

Upon spotting a food area, she purchased her food and looked for vacant table.

"Leah! Over here!" Leah turned around and saw Sherry sitting at a table and waving frantically at her.

"Hey, Sherry! I didn't see you the entire day!"

" 'sup Leah? I missed you!"

"Same here! How're your classes?" Leah asked.

"Pretty good. Yours?"

"I like them….."

Leah and Sherry continued to talk about their teachers, assignments, and…life.

"…he's soooooo cute, Leah! What are you talki-"

"One second, Sherry," Leah interrupted.

Nathan and Aurora passed by their table- totally absorbed within each other. Nathan said something that made both of them laugh; Aurora leaned in and Nathan softly kissed her lips.

The people around them started clapping.

Nathan and Aurora broke their kiss, smiled sheepishly, and walked out of the room.

"Leah… earth to LEAH LEWIS-HALL!" Sherry said, trying to get Leah's attention.

"Hum? What? Sorry! I was kind of lost…."

"Yea, right," Sherry pretended to agree "you like Nathan Adams!"

"No I- how do you know about Nathan Adams?" Leah said; while eating her food.

"Don't get your undies in a twist, Leah! And by the way, you're being way too obvious with your feelings for him." Sherry said.

"I don't like him; but that's beside the point! How do you know him?" Leah looked up from her plate, and took the plastic fork out of her mouth.

"My parents and his are family friends- so I see and talk to him often…." Sherry trailed off.

"I could understand why you like him, though, he is gorgeous." Sherry finished.

"Stop jumping to conclusions, Sherry," Leah said; "I don't like him." Leah resumed eating.

"Yeah, sure…. How did you meet him anyhow? What happened to you and Ethan?" Sherry asked curiously.

The very utterance of Ethan's name shook Leah- making her choke on her small blueberry muffin.

"I- I did-dn't tell y-you?"

"Nope."

"Okay… we broke up." Leah finished silently.

"That must've been a hard blow on you, Leah. I'm sorry."

"Me too. But life must go on, shouldn't it?" Leah's eyes began to fill with tears. "Let's switch topics… I met Nathan- no, it's more like I bumped into him at a park. Later on, at the movies as well… but that's it. He seems like a nice guy." Leah said.

Leah stood up and walked to the trash can and dumped out her garbage. She returned to Sherry's table.

"I've got to go... I've got class." Leah checked her watch. "In about five minutes."

"Yeah, me too. Alright, I'll see you later. Bye!" Sherry headed in the opposite direction.

Leah turned around and headed out of the cafeteria.

"Hey, Leah!" said a familiar voice.

Leah turned around.

"Hi, Nathan!" Leah answered in return. She looked at the person standing by him and realized that it was, of course, Aurora.

"Oh, yeah, Leah, this is my girlfriend, Aurora."

Leah looked at Aurora and smiled. Aurora repeated the action.

"Hi, Aurora!" Leah said.

"Hey, Leah, what's going on?" Aurora asked.

"Class.. in four minutes" Leah replied.

"In that case… we'll see you later!"

"Okay…" Leah said; and headed towards her classroom.

"So," she said to herself; "their dating…good."

But for some reason, Leah experienced an unrelenting feeling of anger and jealousness- and she had no idea why.