We walked towards the dining hall. Alice's eyes kept darting towards me. I know she could tell something was up.

"Are you okay?" she asked.

"Yes. College can just be overwhelming." I said searching for the most believable lie.

She smiled and grasped my hand. "We'll get through this together." I refused to cry. I was stronger than that, but I had missed them so much.

Suddenly, Emmet began waving. "Guys I see him." He pointed to a table on the far end of the cafeteria. I looked and oh my god. The years had been very kind to my dear friend. He was no longer my awkward adorable friend. He was lovely and I hated that he would never be mine. That he would never know what he was to me. We eventually stopped in front of Edward. He was reading a book. My loveable nerd.

"Hey Edward. We brought a friend." Edward looked up from his book and our eyes meet. I felt that zing that I always did when I locked eyes with Edward. He appeared confused as if I was familiar but he couldn't place me.

"My name is Lizzie, Lizzie Hale." I offered my hand. I was really being selfish I knew as soon as we touched I would feel sparks and I wasn't disappointed. He stared at his hand when I had removed mine. I knew he must be feeling extremely confused.

He finally seemed to shake himself out of his thoughts. "My name is Edward Cullen. How do you know these guys?"

"Alice is my roommate and Emmet is living next door to me. Where is your dorm?" I asked gesturing to Alice who was excitedly bouncing up and down on her toes.

He rubbed the back of his neck. "Well I'm Emmet's roommate."

My knees almost gave out but I continued smiling. "That's good you'll be there in case your sister needs you." I quickly said.

He smiled. "I like to think so. It's nice to be close to family even when they are annoying as all get out." Alice glared at him.

Emmet's stomach suddenly growled.

"We should probably get our food." Rosalie said.

I nodded and we walked towards the food line. I tried to strike up conversation with Rosalie but she wouldn't have it. Finally, I gave up.

I quickly got a hamburger and fries and walked back to the table. When I reached the table I noticed that Alice had that look she always had when we were kids. That you're going to tell me everything look.

"What do you want to know Alice?" I asked.

She looked shocked. "How did you know I wanted something."

I quickly realized my flub it was just way too easy to act as I always did around them.

"No reason you just have a look about your face." I stated.

"Well" she huffed. "I do want to know something. I think since you are my roommate it is your duty to tell me every little secret so spill tell us about you."

"I'm not that interesting." I lied through my teeth.

"Tell me one thing please." She begged.

"My favorite color is green." I blurted out without thinking and then cursed myself. If I kept this up they would know who I was by the end of the day.

"Why green?" Alice asked.

I shrugged. "I don't know why it's been my favorite color since childhood.

I could see her filing away this piece of information. I then saw HIM out of the corner of my eye. Dark brooding and dangerous is the only way to describe him and absolutely lethal. I tried to catch his eye but realized he was already watching me. I motioned for him to go into the hallway.

"Guys, I've got to go to the bathroom. I'll be right back."

I speed walked towards the door. I noticed him following behind me. As soon as we were in the safety of the hallway I jammed him up against the locker.

"I see you're still vicious" He smirked.

"I see you're still an idiot" I countered.

"Really just let me talk. I promise there's a reason I am here."

I eased off of him. He smiled his thanks.

"Why are you here. I know you're obsessed with me but this has to stop." I put my hands on my hips.

"Little wolf I am not obsessed with you. Obsessed with your safety maybe but not with you." He narrowed his eyes at me.

"Fine then Jacob why are you here?" He looked at me as if it should be obvious. Then it dawned on me. I was so stupid to think my father wouldn't send someone to guard me. Though I was competent he was always overprotective.

"Your father just wants to make sure you are safe. Besides I'm enrolled as a student so at least I'll get to learn. Would you really deny me the chance to learn?" He knew he had me.

"Fine but stay a good distance away." I narrowed my eyes at him.

"On my word."

"I've got to get back now." I turned to leave.

Jacob grabbed my hand. "Not so fast little wolf. Are you planning on telling your father that the Cullens are here."

"It wasn't on the things for me to do today." I spat.

Jacob's eyes softened. "Bella" I glared. "Sorry Lizzie. It's a very bad idea to associate with them. You are putting them in a lot of danger."

"I can't exactly stay away from them can I? Alice is my roommate and Edward lives next door."

Jacob reached up to cup my chin. Normally I would have slapped him but I was feeling a little emotional today.

"Lizzie why don't I pretend to be your friend. That way I can help run interference with you and the Cullens."

I knew I had lost my mind because I found myself nodding to Jacob. "We're all going to hell" I muttered.

Jacob bit out a laugh and grabbed my hand. "Let's go meet your friends." He said pulling me back towards the cafeteria.

I perused my friends faces as they saw me approaching the table. Emmet and Rosalie were making out. It seemed some things never change. Alice had noticed us and seemed like she couldn't contain her excitement. Edward was grimacing and rubbing at his forehead.

"This is Jacob Black. He's a friend of the family." I said when we were finally in front of their table.

"Are you from Texas too?" Emmet asked finally paying attention to the conversation.

Jacob quickly glanced at me. "Yes."

"Are you together?" Rosalie asked bringing her cup to her lips. "We were all thinking it."

Jacob looked at me fondly. "No, no matter how many times I ask Lizzie still turns me down. I live for the day when she says yes."

I smirked. "I live for the day when he stops asking. Edward was still frantically rubbing at his forehead. I was beginning to worry about my dear friend. What was wrong with him?

"Edward are you okay?" I asked. Everyone's eyes turned to Edward.

"Yes, I'm fine just nervous about school." I was good at detecting lies so I knew that was a lie but I didn't want to push him on it.

Alice suddenly looked like she had a very good idea. "Lizzie let's go buy our textbooks." I knew I should tell her no, but I just couldn't. Jacob gave me a look. I pinched his side. I was trying to do the best I could. Jacob's phone rang. He looked down at it and mouthed chief. I nodded and he walked away to answer it. When he was done talking he motioned to me that he had to go. I nodded.

"Jacob's got some business to attend to. So, why don't we get going Alice." I said.

"All right, Edward you ready." She jumped out of her seat and began walking towards the door.

Edward and I stared at her bewildered.

"You do need books right Edward?"

"Yes, but only if it's okay for me to come along." Edward said not moving to go just yet. I could see the indecision in his eyes. Well I was just going to have to be really good at hiding my identity from them because I wasn't going to try to stay away from them anymore. What my father didn't know wouldn't hurt him. I smiled warmly at Edward.

"We would love for you to come along."