A/N: So, I'm starting a new story. As usual, it's non-canon characteristics. Loosely canon plot with a few surprises for good measure…

"Adrenaline rush?" Really? Is that the best you got, Edward? I'm so done with this…

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It was the day after my almost accident and Charlie was worried I had concussion. He even called Renee and was most put out when she didn't offer to drop everything and visit. Not that she would. She was too busy playing trophy cougar… I mean wife. Instead, he kept me off school the rest of the week, allowing me to regroup.

It gave me time to think. These past couple of weeks, I'd spent more time thinking about a boy than I had spent in my whole life.

Edward Cullen was mysterious, aloof and rude as hell. He wasn't worth my time.

I wouldn't let myself fall into the same trap those poor fools had when they met my mother. I wouldn't focus all my energies on the one person. There were too many people that needed me. I couldn't let them down.

So that night, when Levy asked to talk, I knew I had down the right thing. As her face appeared on the screen, I couldn't hold back my excitement.

"Levy!"

"Ellie!"

We did the gossip thing and asked about our respective fathers. Apparently Yuri was on a health kick and had even joined a gym!

"He thinks we should do a father-daughter gym date." She pulled a face. "I told him the chlorine would clash with the peroxide and waste the $100 bucks he just shelled out."

I smirked. "You could do an exercise class."

She shook her head. "You know I hate to perspire."

I slapped my hand to my head. Sisters, who'd have them?

She gave a pause. "So what's Charlie like? Papa's always saying his strings were always pulled too tight. Whatever that means?"

I sighed. Yuri always did like to get the digs in. He hated the fact that Charlie was Renee's first love. "Charlie's ok. He's definitely more alpha-male than metrosexual."

"Bitch!"

"Seriously, he's a steak and beer man. Oh and he likes cobbler. Apparently we used to eat it when I stayed here."

Confusion took over her features. "Wasn't that years ago though?"

"Yeah." I didn't understand how someone could be so attached to one meal.

"The only steak Yuri eats is fillet mignon and that's because his clients only deserve the best." Levy rolled her eyes. "Enough with the dad stuff. Are there any hotties over there?"

"No."

"That's a very definite negative Swan. Spill!"

I paused. "Well, there was a guy I thought I liked. But I'm over it."

"Sure you are." She knows me so well! Or thinks she does…

"No, really. He has these mood-swings and is always blowing hot and cold."

"Sounds like he has a few issues." That's our Levy – always going straight to the point.

"Definitely."

"What's he like?"

I described him as best as I could.

"He's got potential. Who's the first person that comes to mind when you think of him?"

Now that was a no-brainer. "Ashley Wilkes."

I had her full attention. "I can't see you as Melly, which means you're Scarlett and, oh no. He's no good for you!"

"How many times have you watched that film?"

She grinned, unashamed. "I lost count."

"Levi, wrap it up. You've got school tomorrow!" Yuri's voice echoed through the screen.

"I'm talking to Ellie!"

"Good-night Ellie!"

She rolled her eyes and mouthed 'Sorry', before signing out.

Well, that was that.