First chapter of my second story, it is a little confuseing at first I have been told so hang in there if you get lost please, and thanks for reading, please review!

Moving to the Beat

The song played just like background music. Only half my attention was focused on it. I danced even though I wasn't really dancing, it was only half hearted, I was basically just swaying to the beat. Not until it ended did I realize that I was being spoken to.

"Elliot?" Paul asked and I felt bad for having not paid attention to him.

"I'm sorry Paul, what were you saying?"

He shook his head annoyed, "Forget about it."

I could have pressed the issue but that would have been stupid. He is already pissed that his date ditched him. So instead I just smiled, "Okay dude."

He nodded, "Could you please just go find Lexi?"

I shrugged and walked off to find the third member to our group. I moved though the pulsing crowd. They all seem to move together, and I felt more than out of place. I had to stop to regain my thoughts. "Find Lexi," I reminded myself. I started walking again and the music continued to play.

"Here Lexi, Lexi, Lexi, Lexi." I murmured to myself as if calling for a cat. Which actually if you think about it is kinda what I was doing. I smiled at the thought; Lexi is a lot like a cat. She comes when called and will sit still and stare at you for long periods of time. She is very curious and can be easily distracted. Me on the other hand, I'm not very cat like. I'm especially not cat like if you take to mind the fact that I have the ability to turn into a big hairy wolf.

"Lexi," I called again. By now I had been all the way around the dance floor and was convinced she, too, had ditched. I was back at Paul's side, "Dude, I think she ditched with Rach."

He growled at me and I took a step back, "Dude, calm down." He started to shake and I repeated myself until he was still again.

"Rachel did not ditch me." He stated and I rolled my eyes.

He hated when I called her Rach, and he was not happy that I even had the thought Rachel would ditch him. "Fine," I said, "Rachel just left to go get a slushy at the gas station."

"You know that actually makes since, bro."

"No, no it doesn't! I was being sarcastic! And never call me 'bro' again!"He reached out to grab my neck, "I wouldn't do that…" I said.

"Why not Ellie?"

I smiled, "Oh, hi Jake!"

"Hi Elliot, do we have a problem here?"

"Nah Jake! We umm, we were just, ummm… You know what? I got nothing."

Jake put his arm over Paul's shoulder, "I know."

"Well now that the party is here, let's dance!" I yelled and patted Jake on the shoulder. A couple humans looked at us and I smiled, "Hey!"

A couple of them waved back before turning back to their dates and others just shrugged off. Some of the girls, how ever, just stared and I reminded myself that it is natural, I'm beautiful. I turned around and was surprised to see Lexi standing right in front of me. No joke, she was literally inches away from my face.

I smiled and leaned around her shoulder, "I found Lex."

Jake gave me a thumb's up and kissed Nessie on the forehead.

Lexi was by far one of my favorite Cullen's. She was one of the few that didn't mind the smell. Turns out she was Alice's daughter. Well before she was a vamp anyway. So she pretty much is a lot like Nessie, well in the whole being half human half vampire since. No one knows who her father is and her visions are the only reason she found her mother. Alice doesn't even remember conceiving, we're convinced it was after she 'died'. Still she was pretty cool, with long blonde hair, like Rose's, and Butter scotch colored eyes. That was the most amazing part about how she looked. They aren't like any of her family's. But the most amazing thing about them is that, they mesmerize me. I am a prisoner to them, not that I would mind being trapped in them.

"Elliot?" She said and I realized I had been starring.

"Yes?" I asked.

"May I have this dance?"

"I thought that was supposed to be my line."

"Yes, but I thought you wouldn't ask."

"That would be rude though."

"And this is arguing. So yes, or no?"

"Hmmm…"

"Elliot!"

"Lexi!"

"Dang it Elliot!"

"What were we talking about again?"

"Yes or no?"

"Are you asking me on a date?"

"I'm asking you to dance."

"I see."

"Yes or no?"

"Hmmm…"

"I swear Elliot!-"

I took her by the hand and pulled her into me. I spun her and then stepped back into beat. I looked her in the eyes, "I guess." I said.

"What?"

"You asked me to dance. I said I guess"

"Ahh," she said and I nodded as we danced to 'Don't Trust me'

She leaned her head on my shoulder but then looked up at me, "You know, I think this is the wrong dance for this song."

"Yes, grinding would be appropriate but I don't feel like having Jasper rip my head off."

She smiled, "Daddy's not here."

"Yes but his mind reading brother is."

"And Edward is going to tell him?"

"Are you wanting to grind?"

She raised her eyebrows and I pulled away from her, "Oh my gosh, you want to grind! Haha! I really do make the good girls go bad!"

"Who said I was a good girl?" she asked and my heart skipped a couple beats as she kissed my neck. I focused on not passing out as she dropped to the floor and then back up again. We continued with this dancing as the songs played on. Well that is until I felt a strong hand on my shoulder.

I turned around expecting to see Jacob or Paul. But thanks to my amazing luck it was just the father of the girl I was dirty dancing with.

"Hey, Jazz…" I said a little uneasy.

"Hello, Elliot." He replied coolly.

"Hi, Daddy!" Lexi said hugging him and steeping in between me and her father.

"Told you so," I whispered so low I doubted she could even hear me.

"Is Alice with you too?" I asked hopeful the pixie would keep him from hurting me too bad.

"No…" He said and I winced a little, "But I do have someone who would like to talk to you." He moved to present my girlfriend who was supposed to be away for the weakened.

"Holy S-"

"Hey, Elliot." I tried swallowed to knot in my throat but wasn't so lucky, "Hey, Kelly!" I said trying to sound innocent.

"We need to talk Elliot."

"Yes, ma'am." I said as I trailed behind her. Lexi gave me a guilty sorry look and I just looked ahead, ashamed. If I kept this up I would have a reputation as a player. That I was not, just forgetful, lonely, easily convinced to do things, and very good looking. Stupid! I told myself. She wouldn't take that as an excuse. But, I could maybe distract her or convince her other wise.

"Elliot," She said as we both sat down on the bleachers, with nerds scattered around.

"I know," I said and scooted a little closer. I took a piece of her little brown, curly hair in my hand and twirled it in my fingers. "It was stupid." I said and rested my hand on her thigh.

"Why?" she asked.

I moved even closer, "I missed you." I said and kissed her cheek. She pulled away and looked at me seriously. I looked back at her though my eyelashes, trying to look as innocent as possible. Hopefully her love of green eyed guys would prove potent.

It worked, she wrapped her arms around my next, "I'm sorry Elliot." She said into my ear and I wrapped my arms around her waist.

"No, it's my fault." I said playing guilty. "I was stupid."

"No honey, your not stupid." She said trying to reassure me.

"No, really, I was being- I'm just so sorry" I said and kissed her cheek again. This time she didn't pull away. I stood up and pulled her to me holding her hand, "I promise: I'll make it up to you."

She smiled at me and I was happy they had finally decided to play a slow song. I stepped back into beat again with Kelly pressed against my chest.

I turned so that I was facing Lexi, "I'm sorry." I mouthed.

She nodded in response and her father scowled at me. I shrugged and continued to dance until three songs had ended.

"Kell, would you like to go get something to eat?" I asked still trying to sound innocent.

She nodded and I took her by the hand leading her out of the gym doors. We walked out to my car just to find Jake and Nessie making out in it.

I groaned and walked over to the window leaving Kelly about ten feet behind me. I knocked on their window scaring the crap out of Jacob who was now growling at me. I motioned for him to roll the steam covered windows down and he did.

"Dude, Seth and Katie are making out." I said and Jacob was already trying to open up the door. I smiled; Katie is his and Nessie's daughter. Nessie hopped out of the car and I walked over to her.

"Sorry, but I kinda need my car. Oh and if you could, please make sure he doesn't kill me when we get home. You know for telling him that Kate and Seth were kissing."

"Were they?" She asked.

"What do you think?"

"No," She said and I nodded. Kate is smart, she wouldn't be making out with a guy with her father so close.

"Okay then, so I guess you guys can drive home with Paul and Rach?"

"Ya, sure."

I smiled and she handed me my keys. A normal person would have made a point to ask how they got my keys. But a smart person would take them and drive off. Elliot Roster is a smart person… most of the time.

I opened the passenger door for Kelly and then trotted back to my own as Jake came back outside looking rather embarrassed.

"So, where are we going?"

"Hmm… Olive Garden?" I asked.

She smiled and I turned to the exit.

Yes, olive garden is a common thing is my stories so far I guess it is my "quick zip" if u read Sarah Dessen's books, well I hope you enjoyed. Please review!