Today a new beginning

yesterday forgotten and locked away

but the memories never ignored

Always remembered in the leaves of autumn

Because it was your favourite season

And without an unknown reason

Taken away from loved ones

but your smile never gone

He helped me survive the unbearable pain

And today with me here,

Never swaying from my side,

so today I have a new beginning,

With my love.

I nudge open the door entitled 402 with my foot, limping into the room and drop the box onto the floor.

"Can you imagine if Katniss and Peeta were a couple in Hollywood? Their ship names would be Katpiss or Peniss." Quinn says, laughing as he brings the last box into my dorm room, followed by our Dad.

I laugh, and my parents roll their eyes.

"Where did you come up with that?" Mom asks, starting to unfold my cloths from my open suitcase and put them in the small dresser at the foot of the bed.

Quinn shrugs. "I saw a girl's shirt about Katniss and Peeta in the hall," he says, sitting down at the desk chair.

The dorms at Queens are small, but enough room to move around. There is one window over looking campus. The walls are painted a pale blue, and the floor is a gray tile. Right now, boxes and tots fill the room, making it almost impossible to move around.

I stand by the door, waving my hand in front of my face, trying to cool myself down from the heat. Ever since the incident a year ago, my leg has gotten significantly better, but there are still some days that it pains and aches. I'm also stuck with a permanent limp.

"So, you have everything?" Dad asks, looking at me. I sigh.

"It would be a little too late anyway wouldn't it?"

"Well if you need anything, just go to the campus store or something." Mom says, finishing putting away my cloths and jostling Dad off the bed to put sheets on it. Its not like I minded, at least I wouldn't have to do it myself.

"When do classes start?"

"After orientation day," I say, as arms encircle my waist. I twist around, seeing Austin Moore, my boyfriend. Mom turns at the sound of Austin and her face lights up. He lets go of me and hands me a iced water.

"Austin! I'm so glad you're here! Are you all settled in at Carlton?"

I feel his body shake, letting out a soft chuckle.

"I am, and I've met my roommate Nathan."

I forgot he has a roommate.

He moved in a few days ago and then made the hour trip to visit me.

"What's he like?" I ask, turning to face him. Austin crinkles his face.

"I don't think he likes me. When I walked in, he rolled his eyes and walked out."

Mom shakes her head, and says, "Maybe he's just having a bad day. It's morbidly hot out, that'll put anyone in a bad mood."

"Aiden will be happy. He's terrified you'll replace him," Quinn says, spinning in circles in my desk chair.

"Aiden has Ben, he'll be fine." I say, laughing. Austin wraps his arm over my shoulder. "So, are we going to eat? I'm starving."

"I second that," Quinn notions, raising his hand in the air.

"Third it," Austin says from beside me, rubbing his stomach.

"Fourth it," Dad says, making Mom roll her eyes.

"Boys and their appetite," Mom mutters, "Okay, everyone out. Let's eat."

I unwrap myself from Austin, reaching over to grab my purse from the desk, swatting Quinn before skipping into the hall as fast as I can. Its difficult, limping but I've learned to accommodate it.

He jumps up from the chair, racing after me.

I laugh when Austin catches my little brother around the waist. My parents follow us into the hallway, shaking their heads. Quinn and Austin begin to wrestle, Austin winning by locking Quinn's neck into a headlock and giving him a wet willy.

My parents usher us down the hall to the elevator and Austin lets go of Quinn shoving him away before taking my hand in his. I live in Hayward Hall, a twelve story residence on Queens University campus. I live on the fourth floor.

Once we touch the bottom floor, it takes almost five minutes to reach the van my parents rented. Today is move in day, a busy day. I crawl into the seats beside Austin, taking the middle while Quinn sits on the other side of me.

"I saw a pizzeria a few blocks away, we'll eat there," my Dad says, brushing aside all other suggestions.

"Pizza, the love of my life," I say with a chuckle. Austin scoffs, touching his heart.

"Well then," He says, and I kiss him on the cheek and Quinn groans.

"Please my eyes!" He screeches, covering his eyes. "Mom, Dad, make them stop!"

Everyone but Quinn bursts into laughter.

"You're the least innocent one here!" Austin argues as my dad pulls into a parking lot, the pizzeria in front of us. It's Domino's Pizza, one of the best in Canada.

Quinn is sixteen and he's done more stupid things than any of my brothers combined. Just last week he went got into a fight with my parents and broke a glass. That's the only reason Quinn is here, in Kingston instead of back home. He's grounded and my parents won't let him out of their sight.

The five of us enter the restaurant, greeted by a blonde headed waitress. The restaurant is noisy, but the smell of pizza eases the distress. Dad asks for a booth, and Tabby smiles, leading us to a quiet area.

"What can I get you all to drink?"

I order an iced water, everyone else ordering Pepsi. Before Tabby walks away, she sends a quick wink at Austin. Austin turns his face, nuzzling his nose into my hair, paying no attention to my parents.

I smile creeps onto my face. My dad coughs loudly, and we pull apart, my cheeks heat up in a flush.

"Your cheeks are redder than a tomato!" Quinn says, laughing on the other side of me. I elbow him in the ribs, and he stops, muttering obscenities.

Tabby comes back with our drinks, her eyes analyzing us as we order an extra large pizza and garlic fingers. She keeps looking at Austin but he only stares at me, his hand resting on my thigh. Once she leaves, Mom shakes her head.

"Austin, you'll have to beat the girls off you with a bat," my dad laughs, and I turn to face him.

Austin laughs. "Don't worry sir, I only have eyes for one girl."

"God, I'm going to be sick," Quinn mutters, pretending to gag.

"Would you shut up?" I snap.

"Be nice to each other," Mom scolds. "This will be the last time you see each other until Thanksgiving."

"Thank God," Quinn says, and my dad reaches over the table, swatting him in the head.

"Oh please, you'll miss me. Admit it," I say, chuckling, poking my little brothers face. He hits my hand away, biting at it.

"We'll all miss you." Dad says, sipping from his Coca Cola, Mom leaning into his arm. "My little girl is all grown up."

After we eat, my parents drop Austin and I back off at the university.

Quinn stands against the van behind my parents, watching as my parents engulf me in their tight embraces. Dad lets go of me, turning to Austin but Mom doesn't let go. If she starts crying, I'm done for.

"Don't forget to call. Call every single day." She says into my hair, her words muffled. "If you need any money, or anything, just say and we'll send some." She pulls back, touching my face. "And swear to me, if your leg gets bad, you will go to a doctor."

I sigh. "I will, Mom."

Everyone back home, especially my brothers, have been worried that me coming to Queen's. They're scared that I'll fall and relapse will my leg.

"Promise me." She says, squeezing my arms, her eyes shinning with tears.

"I promise."

Austin wraps his arm around me, "Don't worry. I'm less than two hours away, I'll look after her."

Mom thanks him, and throws her arms around him. "I'm counting on that."

"Quinn, come say goodbye to you sister!" Dad yells to my brother. Quinn rolls his eyes, unfolding his arms as he pushes off the van and begins to walk over. When he reaches me, he throws his arms around me without saying a word.

"Look after the family, alright? Make sure Joey doesn't get into trouble."

Quinn pulls back. "I'll see you on Thanksgiving," He says, turning back around, walking towards the van. "Oh, and Mom said I can have your room!"

I snap my head to Mom. "Mom!"

She laughs, shaking her head. "He's joking, honey."

There's another round of I love you and goodbyes, before finally my parents get into the van, leaving Austin and I standing on the residence steps, waving to them as they drive away.

Austin and I walk into the entrance of Waldron Tower.

"So, do you need help unpacking?" he asks, smirking.

"Uh, yeah," I say, rolling my eyes. "What else do you think you're here for?"

He smirks. "To smother you with kisses and to make all the other boys jealous."

I pat his arm, laughing. "Help me unpack and you can have all the kisses you want."