"Alright, so we might have lost last year and we are only down by one this year with 30 seconds on the clock. This would have been depressing last year, but this year we have a secret weapon." Emmett gave me a mischievous grin before continuing his speech. "Bells, here is the fastest person here; the only one remotely close to her is my Rosie. So, here's the game plan…Bells, you run as fast as you can, I'll get you the ball, so be looking, Seth you got Edward, Leah your bitch like qualities will finally come in handy, you got Rose, Jacob you have Jasper and Alice, Dad you got Carlisle. Got it? Good. Let's do this, hands in. ONE, TWO, THREE, BREAK!" We all raised our hands and went to our designated spots.

When they said we were having our annual "friendly" end of the summer football match, Cullen's and Hales against Blacks, Swans and Clearwater's, I thought they actually meant…friendly. Oh how wrong I was. The past hour and a half has been one of the toughest and fiercest games I have ever played. They take this all so seriously. So, here I am standing with anticipation for Seth to hike the ball. Seth slowly crouches as Emmett shouts random numbers; everyone is waiting to make their move. "5, 29, 36, SET…HUT!" That was my queue, and let me tell you I ran like I had states on the line. I just kept running until I finally remember that Emmett said to be looking for him, so I looked back and all I saw was this hurdling object in the air getting closer and closer to my face. Instinctively I put my hands out to catch it. Suddenly I felt this leather object in my hands, I looked at it for a few seconds like an idiot until I heard Emmett yell for me to run. As I heard his voice I looked up and sure enough there was Rosalie coming for me at full speed. So, I turned around pick up my legs and pushed off the ground. I just ran, my legs were screaming in protest with the speed I was going. I was about five feet from the end zone when Rose took a dive. She reached for one of my ankles and took me down with her. I closed my eyes and brought the ball to my chest, as I knew the impact of the ground would soon follow. "OMG BELLA YOU DID IT! THAT RIGHT THERE PROVES THAT YOU ARE MY SISTER!"

I opened my eyes and sure enough half my body was past the line. Rose had a glum look on her face as she offered her hand out for me to take. I mutter a "thanks" as she angrily walked away and I was soon taken into a tight embrace by several giant men.

"OH LOOK AT THAT WE ARE CHAMPS! YOU WERE AWESOME!" My checks turned a light pink as Emmett, Jake and Seth went on and on about how awesome I was. I decided it was time for me to walk away and talk to the "losers."

"You know, Swan, if you didn't play this year we would have won for the third year in a row." Jasper said in mock anger as he came over and put his shoulder around me.

"OH BELLA, THEY SAID YOU WERE FAST BUT NOT THAT FAST!" Alice screamed as she ran over to me. I smiled weakly, not enjoying the attention, and prepared myself to get tackled. And sure enough in a matter of seconds I was on the ground with Alice on top on me ranting about how good I am.

"Alice, don't you see you are suffocating our dear Bella?" I looked up and saw two emerald eyes looking at me. I laughed lightly as Jasper pulled Alice off me. Edward offered me his hand to help me up, I took it and he pulled me up to him. Our chests were now pressed against each other staring intently into each other's eyes. I felt dumb for not saying anything, but no matter how much I wanted to say something my mind wouldn't process anything. It was Edward who finally broke the silence. "You did good out there, much better than I did." He said with his infamous crooked smile that instantly made me weak in the knees.

"Yeah, it's good you chose to play soccer, because you're pretty bad at football."

"Way to bruise my ego Bella." He said while chuckling. I merely smiled and turned around.

"Yeah, well if it helps with the wound, you're pretty decent at soccer." I shouted over my shoulder as I walked over to my brother.

EPOV

I watched Bella walk over to Emmett, who was gloating about the 'awesomeness' of his team. There was something different about this girl. She wasn't like any other girl I have ever met. I loved the way she didn't instantly agree with anything I said, she never flirted helplessly with me like all the other girls, and more importantly she wasn't afraid to be herself. She was beautiful. However, I can't let myself get carried away with these thoughts, I mean she just got here and the last thing she probably wants is a boyfriend. I sighed and turned right into Alice.

"You like her." It wasn't a question and it held not hint of doubt. She just had this knowing look to her.

"Excuse me, Alice? I don't believe I do. I like her as a friend if that is what you are getting at." I said as I tried to walk around her, but Alice wasn't going to have that. She looked me straight into the eyes as if she was trying to see my soul.

"Edward, I know you do. You treat her differently than any other girl and the way you look at her is defiantly not in a friendly way." She smirked at the last part and folded her arms.

"Well, for starters I talk to you and Rose, because the rest of the girls in our school don't have more than four brain cells if that." I was about to walk away when Alice had to voice her opinion on the subject again. "You didn't deny that you look at her in a non-friendly way."

Well, damn, I don't really know how to defend myself on this one. The truth is who would look at her as a friend? She's beautiful. "See, Edward, you like her." I merely rolled my eyes and walk over to Esme and Carlisle. If I openly admitted I liked Bella, Alice would not let me hear the end of it. Esme and Carlisle were talking to Charlie, probably about dinner or something. "Edward, why don't you go home and get cleaned up? We are all going over to Charlie's for dinner in an hour." Carlisle then turned back to Esme and Charlie.

I walked slowly over to my Volvo, taking a quick glance over to Bella. She had her head flung back laughing at Emmett's antics. Her laugh was like bells, several beautiful bells harmoniously ringing at once. OH GOD EDWARD STOP! We are friends, and friends don't think about friends in that way. I had to get this into my head somehow. Alice was definitely right there was no way in hell I liked her just as a friend. I let out a sigh and opened the door to my Volvo. I quickly threw my car and into reverse and sped home.

BPOV

"Bella, can I give you a makeover?" Alice asked. I was about to turn her down and complain about how much I absolutely despise makeovers, but she gave saddest pout, that is impossible to say no to.

"I don't see why you want to; I mean we are eating pizza…at my house." She walked over and plugged my curling iron in and began to rummage through my closet.

"Because, we girls have to dress to impress, always." She continued to pile articles of clothes all over my bed."You know its good I took you shopping last week; you seriously had nothing other than, runner's clothes, and sweats. Didn't you go out ever in Phoenix?"

"I never really talked to that many people, I just kind of ran." I plopped across my bed and put my hand under my chin.

"Emmett wasn't joking, he said you were a psychotic runner, but we just thought you were like Rose, who had friends, fun and ran on the side. You seriously like never went out like to parties? Or on dates?" She raised a grey sweater dress up and placed to side and began to look through my shoes.

"Well, I wasn't interested in any guys, and they weren't interested in me. And I was invited to parties, it's just I feel awkward around a bunch of people I don't know. Running was sort of a way for me to not completely shut out to the world. All my friends were on the team and I was friends with them in the season, but after that we didn't talk much outside of school."

"Well, that's not how it's going to be here. I'm making you have fun, like or not." I laughed at the thought of five foot Alice dragging me out of my house forcefully. She finally was done in my closest and pulled over a chair. "Sit." I did as I was told. She divided my hair and piece by piece she curled them. She then moved onto my makeup. After about fifteen minutes she was finished. Alice gave me the outfit for me to change into. It was a grey sweater dress, with black leggings and grey flats. "Well, all I have to say is Damn, girl you looking good." She handed me a mirror and I must admit I like what I saw. She gave me a light blush with light grey eye-shadow, grey eyeliner and mascara. It was all really simple, but it did a lot. My hair fell into soft bouncy curls down on shoulders.

"Alice, thank you. I love it. You are a genius." I gave her a quick hug and she smiled. "Well, I guess we should go downstairs, everyone will be here soon."

We walked down the stairs. Emmett and Rosalie were on the couch watching TV and Jasper and Charlie were talking about football. Carlisle and Esme weren't here yet, and neither was Edward. Emmett tore his gaze away from Rosalie long enough to notice my 'makeover'. "Well, I must say I am going to have to beat several guys' faces in tomorrow if you're dressed like that." My checks turned a slight color of pink and I quickly made leeway for the kitchen. Rose was now complaining about conducting a 'makeover' and not having her join in on the fun. I really hope they don't decide they can do this all the time.

I walked over to the sink and began to fill a cup with water. As I was chugging the glass, our front door flew open. Carlisle walked in five pizzas in hand, followed by Esme and Edward. I put my glass in the sink and went over to help Carlisle with the pizzas. "Here let me have those, unless you want Emmett to devour them on top of you." Carlisle chuckled lightly and handed me the pizzas, and I quickly put them on the table before I would have to be the one to face a ravenous Emmett. As if right on quo, Emmett came over and grabbed five slices before anyone else even had a chance to think twice. I had to laugh at my brother's antics; nothing gets in front of him and his food. I shook my head lightly and turned around. But being the klutz I am, I ran right into something. Well, not really a something, more of a someone. I looked up only to be greeted by those two very familiar emerald eyes, which were containing a hint of humor in them.

"We seem to be ending up like this a lot lately haven't we? I am starting to think you can't get enough of me." He said this with a light chuckle, but did nothing about the close proximity of our bodies. However, I couldn't let that remark slide.

"I wouldn't let that go to your head Edward; it's big enough as is." I said this as I made a side step towards the pizza, while Edward feigned hurt.

"Wow, Bella, and here I thought you were a kind, caring, person who wouldn't poke fun at other people's imperfections. Oh how my opinion of you has changed." I had to hold back from laughing. Edward had hardly any imperfections, if he had any at all. I just merely shrugged at his accusation, and gave him an easy smile.

I walked over to the kitchen table and grabbed myself two slices of pizza. When I looked up from the pizza box, there was Alice wearing her infamous smirk. "So…Bella, I noticed you were quite comfy with my brother over there." Not a question.

"Uhh." Uh? That was my genius response. I didn't even deny it. Oh god I am an idiot, crucify me now. I mean one of my only friends in this town and what do I do? I allow her to think I want to get with her twin brother. Shit. Double shit. My face must have looked like a mix of complete lunacy, confusion, and pure scare. However, instead of getting mad at me, Alice broke out into a fit of giggles.

"Well, at least one of you guys doesn't deny you like each other. I mean you guys were flirting so badly over there. I thought one of you was just going to go and plant a kiss on one another. Here I thought Edward wasn't good with girls. OH what are you going to do about Emmett when he finds out? When are you guys going to make it official? Can I be there? Where are you going on your first date-"

"ALICE STOP!" I had to stop her somehow. "Okay, seriously I didn't even say I liked him. And even if I did, it doesn't mean he likes me. I mean why would he? He is like a Greek god and I'm well…I'm…well …me. So, can you put a halt on planning our wedding till, forever?" Alice looked at me like I was complete idiot and shook her head ever so lightly.

"You guys are ridiculous. Well, you guys will happen sooner rather than later. Trust me I know." And with that she walked over to sit between Emmett and Jazz on our couch, leaving me dazed in the kitchen. I mean I knew, I had a microscopic crush on Edward, but I didn't know it was that noticeable. I shook off those thoughts and took a spot on the floor in the living room.

The night went smoothly. Emmett ate two pizza boxes by himself. Carlisle and Charlie planned a fishing trip next weekend, while Alice and Rose decided we were going to Seattle that weekend to get Homecoming dresses. I eternally groaned at the idea of a dance, I'll break the news I am not going to them later, they were too excited tonight. All in all everyone had an awesome night. Around 11 everyone turned in for the night, leaving me alone with my thoughts. However, as much as I tried, I couldn't seem to get my mind off of Edward. Since Alice said pointed out the way I talked to him, I couldn't seem to get him out of my head. Throughout the night I would look over at him and when he caught me staring I would turn away quickly. Something about him drew me in. He was so different from every guy I have ever met. For starters he is not an egotistical jerk who thinks he can get any girl he wants in his pants, secondly he was actually smart and not a nerd to boot, and thirdly he was gorgeous. I mean his crooked smile could make even married women feel faint. The way his bronzed hair was in natural disarray, but the look worked for him. And bronze that is such an unusual color. Oh god Bella, you are pathetic. Here you are trying to sleep and all you can think about is Edward Cullen. I mentally smacked myself for not thinking about more functional things like…well…school. Oh now there is something think about. Tomorrow was the day in which hell's fires will manifest themselves into my life, sending me into a spiraling pit of doom. Only six words could possible describe this situation: New Kid at Fork's High School. And no I am not being melodramatic, if you lived in Forks you would know. They haven't had a new kid in years, everyone at that school knows everyone. Hell, this town is so small, even the parents know the latest gossip in the school. I took a deep breath before running my fingers through my knotted hair. Well, might as well get some sleep; don't want to look tired on my first day of school, where I will be the shiny new toy for everyone to stare at.

A.N. Yeah, so I am really really really sorry for the long wait. If you didn't figure out already I am runner and well, I have some intense training schedules for track this year and I have to do them if I want to make states. And well, I play basketball and my team won states so that kind of occupied my time, so I promise they will be coming a lot sooner now. I am only running so I have few hours after track and school to devote to you guys. Yeah and I want to also apologize for the terrible chapter, I was suffering major writer's block I just didn't know how to merge summer into school, like I didn't want to jump right into it. So that is how I can up with the wonderful family football match. So, sorry again, don't hate me too much (: