Grandma, being the nice woman she is, invited the guys to stay for dinner. They couldn't refuse. Food is always something a guy never seems to pass up. While she made dinner, firstly, the boys helped my bring my stuff into my room. Nothing was put away but they helped bring it up. But after that, the boys and myself popped into the living room for a movie. So glad my Grandma loved her movies. Before the boys had a chance to argue, I put a movie in. As the previews began, the guys looked to me, waiting to see what the movie was going to be. When the main menu came up, they were a little surprised. "What? I like a little horror/action sometimes."

Just so happened the movie was Resident Evil.

Watching it was great. We all had our little side comments on different parts. More so the guys then anything. "Oh, come on. So Michelle Rodriguez's character is a badass. Milla is hotter and can still kick ass."

"But Michelle, the way she is such a badass is hot. She's got this attitude."

"Who would you rather be with? Michelle, or Milla?"

"Mi..."

"Jacob...Quil...shut up! I may like this movie but I'm a girl. I don't want to hear who you would rather fuck. Not into chicks here. I really don't need that mental picture."

Wide eyes. From all of them. Surely didn't expect a girl to talk like that. It took a moment but a flash of something came across Jacob's face. "Ellie, you should so meet Paul."

"She might be a match for him." Embry commented.

"Paul? Who might this fellow be?"

"He's hot-headed, sarcastic, angry, bit of a womanizer. You just might be able to be someone who can handle him. Not many can."

"I'm intrigued." And I really was. "I might just have to meet him. Sounds like a...character, that's for sure."

"Why don't you come cliff diving with us tomorrow. Seems like something you'd like...and you'd get to meet him."

"Sounds like a plan Jacob."

Turning back to the movie, I smiled. This Paul guy sounds like he might be a challenge.

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Not too long after the movie ended, dinner was ready. Grandma had heard our little conversation of meeting Paul and cliff diving. "Good thing you know how to stand your ground. Paul...that boy, he can be hard headed. Takes a lot to get to him. Has a bit of a temper."

Snorts came from all of the boys. "A bit." Embry started, "That's an understatement."

"He just needs to find someone that gets him, who can get a hold of that part of him which he holds back from everyone."

She said that part looking directly at me. It wasn't just him she was talking about. There was a little bit of me in her words. There was a smile on her lips. Just one of those things that I wouldn't find out then. Maybe at some point but not then.

The boys left just after dinner. It was nice to meet them. If they can handle the attitude that I have sometimes, they might just become good friends. Something about them was different. I couldn't argue with that. But what I did know was that they were good guys. Something in how they held themselves, something in how they acted, told me that. It would take a while to open up to them but eventually it would happen.

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Waking up was easy. Getting ready was the harder part. I just didn't want to move. Took me a few minutes to get in the shower, let alone take one. But once I was in, it woke me up a little bit. Enough to move a bit quicker so I could eat before Jacob arrived. Not even bothering to put on regular clothes, I put on a bright purple bikini. Over that was a pair of denim shorts and a navy tank-top. Didn't really need much if I was going cliff diving.

Popping in the kitchen, Grandma was right there. Just as I walked to the fridge, she was right there handing me a plate. A bagel with a good amount of cream cheese, and an orange. "Thanks."

"You're welcome."

Sitting down at the breakfast bar, I began eating. "Excited about today?"

I nodded. "Haven't been here a full day and you're already meeting some new people. It should help you feel more at home here."

"We'll see. I miss my friend."

"You'll make new ones. You already have for that matter."

"I guess. It just feels weird. I haven't been here in ages."

"You'll be okay. You only have a few months at the school. Once you turn eighteen, you can make what choices you want. But until then, enjoy yourself. Meet people."

"I know. Not everyone can handle me though."

"Well then they aren't worth it. Those who stick around are the ones who you need around."

"I don't know how you do it Grandma. Somehow you always know the right things to say."

"I'm your Grandma. I'm supposed to."

I just smiled and continued eating. Her words were stuck in my head.

Luckily Jacob, arrived just as I finished. Grandma went and got the door, as I grabbed my bag from my room. I would surely need a towel, and a few minor things later on. almost jumping down the stairs, I appeared just a Jacob was about to step in. "Hey Ellie."

"Jacob."

"You ready?"

"Better believe it."

Rolling his eyes, Jacob went to lead me away. "Have fun Ellie."

"I will Grandma. I have my phone if you need me."

Smiling, I closed the door and started moving.

Just getting to the drive way, I saw it. Different. Not something I expected of him but not too bad. "Nice there Jacob. 1986 Volkswagen Rabbit. I kind of like it."

"You know cars?"

"Decently. I had to learn to fix them, being that we didn't have to money to always get them fixed. I know my way around."

"What are we going to find out about you?" He said smiling.

"Only what I want you to know."

And I was seriously about that, though I said it in a playful manner.

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Getting to the cliffs was easy and didn't take that long either. As soon as I hopped out of the car, Seth, Embry and Quil, were right there to greet us. Before I could get any where my phone rang. "Hello?"

"Damn girl, you better not have forgotten me."

"Sophia, I could never forget you."

"Damn right. Now...why haven't you called me?"

"I only got here yesterday."

"I hear voices. Where are you?"

"Grandma had some guys over from the Res help do my room. I'm hanging with them today."

"Guys?"

"Yes guys. I'll tell you more later."

"When they're not around?"

"Of course."

"Call me later and tell me everything. And I mean everything."

"Love you too Sophia."

Hanging up, I turned back to the guys.

Nothing was really said for a few moments. It was like they were having their own little secret conversation or something. There was another guy not too far away, looking in the other direction. Again, shirtless. What is with these guys and being shirtless. "Paul!" Jacob yelled.

This Paul character turned around. Tall, just like the others. Easy on the eyes, definitely. Then these beautiful brown eyes. When I met his eyes, something changed. His face when from annoyance to love? to anger to something else. Normally that staring would creep me out a little bit. But it didn't this time. I felt an urge to find out what the issue was.

While I walked to him, his eyes were still glued to me. Smiling, as I patted his cheek, I said, "No use in staring at me pretty boy."

Walking past him, I heard whispers from the guys behind me. From what I could guess, that wasn't the way that Paul would usually react. I didn't bother looking back. I just moved forward, towards where I could see the other guys.

Stepping up to the group, all eyes were on me. I waited a moment, taking them all in. Tall, very defined bodies, almost a little intimidated if it weren't for the fact of them smiling and playing around just moments before. One of them, the tallest I would assume, stepped forward. "I'm Sam. Sam Uley."

"Nice to meet you. I'm Eleanor Monroe. Call me Ellie."

"Monroe? Charlene Monroe's granddaughter right?"

"The one and only."

"Nice to finally meet you. She's told us a lot about you."

I tilted my head slightly. I was unsure. "She is one of the Tribe's Elders. We spend a lot of time with them."

"Oh..."

Duh. I should have realized that.

With introductions to the other, I felt relaxed. There was Jared, Collin, and Brady. All of them seem okay. It was when I was introduced to Leah that things were interesting. "This is Leah Clearwater."

"Ellie."

"Leah."

She just glared at me, expected me to back off or get scared. I just glared right back. That surprised her for a moment. She smiled very slightly. "You're okay."

I smiled at her words. It may not have been much but from the reaction from the guys, I knew it was a compliment.

After a quiet moment, I placed my bag down by a long log. As soon as I did, my feet moved me again. This time to the edge of the cliff. The height was taller than I thought it would be but the view was absolutely amazing. To see the ocean from that vantage point, to have the trees going around us, it was absolutely beautiful.

With a smile on my face, there was only one thing I wanted to do. I stripped off my top and shorts, leaving me in just my bikini. No hesitation, no worries. I just jumped. Air was rushing past. A strong salty smell hit my nose. The dampness of the crashing waves created a mist that I fell through. Exciting and scary at the same time. The instant I hit the water, I knew I would do it again. The rush was worth the risk.