A/N: Thanks for reviewing you guys! I'm excited that this has at least a little interest, and I'm SO sorry that it took me so long to update. Summer school was wild, and I'm starting another round soon (yay college!) but I'll have more time now to write. I'm currently writing this while on a plane to England for a study abroad trip, so for the next 9ish hours I'll be composing this chapter. By the way- British Airways rocks my world. I'm all settled in with a glass of white wine after my tea and delicious meal. Now to write until my fingers fall off or I fall asleep or my computer dies.

In my head, (I'm pretty sure my head-canon isn't quite right, but forget it, it works for this) in season 4 Abed will be 24 or 25, Annie 22, and that would make Cyrus 21. I think those ages because like- Annie was 19 or barely 20 at Troy's 21st birthday in season 2 because they were in the same grade and Troy said he was held back, and Abed was already 21 and possibly older when he and Jeff got drunk in season 1.

Again, I own nothing Community shaped. Just Cyrus (Sigh-russ, not See-roos I feel like I should tell y'all) hope you enjoy!

xxx

"Cyrus, what are you doing here?"

"I just told you, Abed. I go to school here now." Cyrus was grinning widely.

"Cyrus is it?" Jeff spoke, holding out his hand. Cyrus shook it and nodded. "Great, nice to meet you, Cyrus. It's funny, but Abed has never mentioned you."

"Not even once, Abed? I don't know why, he and I were pretty close growing up."

Annie couldn't help but notice how different Abed was from his brother. Cyrus was tall and thin just like his older brother, but he was clearly an athlete, and judging by the looks he kept sending her way, quite the flirt as well. She blushed and grinned at the handsome boy.

Cyrus grinned right back, "It really is nice to meet you all, I've always worried Abed would never make any real friends. I left home for college on a full soccer ride two years ago, you see."

"Why aren't you there?" Abed was practically sneering, an expression that Annie had never seen before.

"Got kicked out, brother. Too many parties I guess." Pierce, Troy, and Jeff laughed along with the younger man.

"That's what college is for, kid! Good for you!" Pierce clapped him on the back, "Ay-bed could use a few lessons from you."

Dean Pelton's voice suddenly rang through the PA system, "Students at Greendale! Welcome to another year! To celebrate the beginning of the school year, Shirley's Sandwiches and Bakery will be giving out free samples! Come on down!"

"Oh no he didn't," Shirley mumbled menacingly, "I don't do free." She ran off to find and possibly wound the dean of students.

"Shirley, don't kill the man! It's not humane!" Britta ran off after her, waving a hasty goodbye to the rest. Jeff and Troy looked at their phones and also left after realizing they were late for their first class. Pierce wandered off to find breakfast, leaving Abed and Annie with Cyrus, the older Nadir looking as uncomfortable as Annie had ever seen him.

"Are you staying with dad?"

"Yeah, I took my old room back last week. Sorry I didn't call."

"Alright."

Annie interrupted the awkward moment, "Cyrus, are you signed up for classes?"

Cyrus nodded, "I don't know where any of them are, do you mind showing me?"

Annie blushed again, and Abed spoke quickly, "I'm sure he can find the classrooms, Annie, you don't need to show him around."

"It's no bother, Abed. I'd be happy to help." Annie turned back to Cyrus, "What class do you have first? I don't have class for another hour, I can show you the school until then."

"I also don't have class for another hour, so lead on."

Abed watched them leave, knowing full well he was late for his class. Annie waved goodbye to her friend and roommate before Cyrus put his arm around her shoulders and led her from the library. Abed's heart dropped to his stomach and he fought to keep control of his feelings. He knew that Annie wasn't his and that Cyrus would probably suit her better, but he was still upset. He wanted to punch something, but held it in and walked full speed to the art building for his film production class.

Annie was holding back a giggle and blushing furiously at the warm arm around her shoulder. Cyrus was charming and funny, and they did far more chatting than actual school touring. And even though his brother was attractive and clever, Annie found herself wanting to talk to Abed more and more as the hour went by. She missed him, she was admittedly less than surprised to discover, but had resolved to try and move on. No harm in a little bit of flirting.

"Annie, you're really smart. I'm glad I've met you."

"Awww, thanks Cyrus! It's been a pleasure talking to you. Really. Let me know if you need help here at Greendale, I'm practically the student body president. I mean, technically South Park is, but it should have been me."

Cyrus looked a little confused at the South Park comment but chose to ignore it. "I'd really like to spend more time with you, Annie. Would you like to get dinner sometime?"

Annie was startled, it had been quite a while since anybody had asked her on a date, especially someone as cute as Cyrus. She thought about Abed and how much she like him, but was determined to move on.

"I'd love that," she said with a smile, and with a little wave, she went skipping off.

A/N: Sorry it's short! I have this planned out chapter by chapter, and that's all I wanted to cover in chapter 2! I might write chapter 3 in a few hours or tomorrow, but I'm taking a Clash of Kings break right now. Love those reviews!