I woke up to Karla jumping on my bed.

"Aunnnnteee Exxxx waaake ubb!" She yelled into ear

I rolled over trying to escape the new day but of course I forgot I was on a single bed, and rolled onto the hard wooden floor with a loud thud.

"ouuchh" I groaned

Karla through the pillows onto me laughing then ran from the room.

The ground was cold and I really needed to use the bathroom.

"Lex! Get up its 8:30" Kora yelled from the kitchen

I went for a shower and once again when I got out the house was empty besides a note on the kitchen table.

Hi have a nice day at school.

Don't forget you are picking Karla up straight after.

Try and make friends.

x x K

p.s YOU HAVE TO HAVE BREAKFAST OR YOU WILL FAINT!

I took a bar and headed out the door.

Once when I skipped breakfast I was in cooking class and cut my finger on a knife. I went to the nurse to get a bandage but before I got there I fainted from the blood-right in the middle of the hall. Was totally embarrassing.

I got to the lot and ran from the car, afraid I was running late. I got to my Math's class and sat down at the back, the teacher walked in "Open your books to page 44 thank's" She said. OMG I left my books in the car, how could I be so stupid.

Reluctantly I raised my hand going bright red.

"Yes miss … um… Brown?" Once again everyone turned to stare.

"I left my books in the car sorry, can I please be excused to go get them?"

"Of course. But come straight back"

She gave me a hall pass and I ran out the door. Once I was in the hall I slowed down to a walk, I was in no hurry to get back there.

It was raining outside-of course- and I had left my jacket inside.

I wrapped my arms around my chest and hunched over, sloshing through the water, running wasn't such a good idea in boots. I got to my car and found my books easily enough. I wanted to stay in the car, the thought of going back into that class made me shudder. I got out of into the rain that was falling hard, after 5 seconds of standing in it my hair was drenched.

"Hey! Lexi !" I stopped in the pouring rain looking around, the voice sounded so familiar that it made me all warm and fuzzy.

Then a huge figure appeared out of a car, I sighed when he got closer it wasn't Embry. "Hi?" I smiled weakly

"Why are you standing in the rain?" He asked, I still didn't know who he was but I knew he was one of the '7 boys' I seen yesterday. One of Embry's friends or brother.?

"I needed my books. Sorry but who are you?"

I was barely aware of the rain now.

"Oh sorry, I'm Jacob. Embry's friend" I smiled at Embry's name.

"Nice to meet you Jacob. I should probably get going." I turned walked as fast as I could to the shelter of the cafeteria.

I was surprised that Jacob was walking beside me.

"Um no offence but … are you following me?" I kept walking

"No. I'm going to class." He snorted

we both stopped at the same door, he grinned and swung it open.

"Ladies first"

The whole class had stopped to stare including the teacher, I ran to my desk and opened my books. All the girls started giggling as Jacob strolled in.

"Mr Black why are you running late?" The teacher asked

"Was a little busy with Lexi" He turned and winked at me, I sat there shocked. Not only did all the girls glare so did the teacher.

"I … uh… well… " I couldn't put a sentence together I was totally shocked, I didn't even know this boy but still he managed to get me in trouble.

"Do not do it again Miss Brown"

I wanted to defend myself but I couldn't speak I just dropped my head and nodded.

The death glares from the girls continued as soon as the bell rung I practically ran to my next class.

Lunch time came and I still hadn't made any friends. I was debating weather I should eat in my car or be brave. Me being such an idiot I decided to be brave and walked into the cafeteria.

It was packed full, and almost everyone turned to look at me as I stumbled through the door looking like I half drowned. I got my food and sat at a long table on the opposite side to a group of girls that I recognised from my math's class.

I ate in silence trying to block out the conversations about me,

"Are you going out with Jacob?" one of the girls at the same table to me sneered.

"No"

"Well then what were you doing with him this morning?"

"I wasn't with him, he walked into class at the same time as me"

"But he said you were with him!"

This girl was really getting on my nerves, I was going to put Jacob Black in his place.

"I don't know him! Okay?" I growled, I stood up and walked away not knowing where I was going.

"Hey Lexi! Come here " I turned in the direction of the voice-still angry- but as soon as I saw Embry waving me over my anger lifted. I dumped my tray and shyly walked over.

"Hi" I murmured

"Guys this is Lexi, she's the new girl"

"Oh right this is Quil Seth Jared Colin and Brady." I smiled at them all.

"Hows your first day?" He put his arm around my shoulder making me melt inside, Wow I never fell for a guy like this before, I'm sure its not healthy.

"Hey Lexi … you come looking for me?" I looked up at Jacob and narrowed my eyes.

"YOU!" I walked right up to him and poked his chest with my finger ( it hurt me more) "You got me in trouble!" I almost yelled

He didn't say anything he just looked at me in amazement.

"Well?" I demanded

He started to smirk which made me furious,

"and not that that's enough now I cant have any female friends because they all think I'm going out with YOU!" I heard a growl behind me, it wasn't a normal growl it was more like a wolf or bear? I felt arms wrap around my waist pulling me slightly back.

"Lexi let me handle this" Embry whispered into my ear, making my heart and breathing quicken.

"Jacob, I think you have an apology to make" Embry grinned

It was like they were speaking through there minds because first Jacob was grinning then he had a look of horror on his face.

"Fine! I'm sorry Lexi for making you upset."

I smiled in triumph and stuck my hand out to him

"Lets start over, Hi I'm Lexi"

He shook it "Hello Lexi I am Jacob"

I met the others properly and found out that I would get on really well with Jared's girl-friend that was sick at the moment but goes to our school normally.

Seth was awesome too; we talked about everything.

The rest of the day passed by quickly, I had one of the boys in all my classes and they always insisted I sat with them – which gave me more death glares from the girls.

I was walking to the lot with Quil, Embry was leaning next to my car.

Quil walked off laughing as my blush got deeper.

"Hey" I greeted

"Hi how was it?"

"Great, the guys were really helpful" I made the mistake of looking at his face and ended up staring too long.

"That's great, well hey I was … um … wondering … if you …would" My heart beat took off, I suddenly felt really intensely hot and my palms were all sweaty.

Oh God , was he going to ask me out? What do I say?

I racked my brains trying to think of the advice Kora had given me

FLASH BACK

"…don't ever go out with guys!"

"…Remember Lex if a guy asks you on a date say your busy, make them wait. The longer they wait the more they want you "

"…Boy's are nothing but losers! Never have a boyfriend!"

FLASH BACK ENDED

"…like to … come to the beach? With us all in the weekend?"

"I would love too" I answered way to quickly, he smiled down at me and I lowered my head in embarrassment- I expected him to laugh awkwardly or walk away but to my amazement he gently placed his hand under my chin and tilted my head up.

I shivered at his touch his eyes were burning with an intensity that I thought was only written about in books. I stared up at him totally mesmerized.

To my utter embarrassment my breathing started getting rugged like I was having asthma attack. He lent back and dropped his hand, I wanted to say 'no leave it there. Forever' but it would really scare him.

"I'll see you tomorrow then Lexi"

"Okay" I croaked out, my throat was bone dry

He very quickly lent back towards me and kissed my cheek, I wanted to turn my head slightly but I controlled myself.

Then he was walking off towards the woods. I felt my phone vibrate in my jeans pocket. Kora.

"Hey what's up?"

"Where the heck are you!" she screamed

Oh crap! I forgot about Karla!

"Im on my way now Kora, sorry. I'll see you at home tonight."

I sped off to the other end of La Push and stopped at the Baby-sitters house.

I ran up the stairs and knocked

A huge man opened the door, he reminded me so much of the boys at school.

I just kept staring.

"Uh… Hi … Kora Brown?" He asked

"Oh no … sorry I'm Kora's sister Lexi. Here to pick up Karla" I smiled at him

"I'm Sam. Sam Uley, Emily's husband." Then there was little arms wrapped around my legs.

"Annntttyyy Exxxxxx! " I picked her up and showered her in kisses, she laughed loudly and squealed.

"Thank you Emily, Nice too meet you Sam. I'll drop her off tomorrow." I waved goodbye to them and drove home.

The week passed by and I grew quite close to the boys. I hadn't met Kim yet, apparently I would at the beach on Friday night.

It was Friday evening and I had no idea what to wear tonight. Embry was picking me up in an hour and I was undecided.

Was I supposed to dress up or what?

I put on a mini fashion show for Kora and Karla, they weren't much help though.

Kora wanted me to wear a tiny cocktail dress, to the beach.

Karla wanted me to wear a princess/fairy costume.

I walked into my wardrobe and pulled out my black skinny jeans and a bob marley t-shirt. That was going to have to do I decided.

I let my hair out for the first time since I got here and I hung down my back.

There was a few knocks at the door, I froze , Karla squealed and Kora gave a weak giggle.

I ran to open it and there was Embry, in cut off jeans and muscle top. My eyes lingered a little to long on his chest.

"Hey. I'm ready" I grabbed my bag and yelled bye to Kora and Karla then shut the door. He held open the car door for me, I barely contained my laughter at that.

He started driving to the beach, we sat there in silence I fidgeted with my belt. Glancing up at him between my hair.