Dang, I haven't updated this one in about a million years…but I got a review from Akagekkou Maslyn saying I should continue! So I shall. Because it is a fun story.

I stood, looking out the window, wondering about what I was going to do. I had given it some thought, and though no one had approached me with it yet, I had read in their minds that they wanted me to stay. I knew if I did, I would most likely be tying myself down for at least ten years. I could see that the Cullens were very stationary; unlike other vampires. Our kind was normally nomadic…I had become like that after—well, I had become like that. It was a good life and allowed us to hunt as much as we wanted to. I had enjoyed it, even if it got old every now and then. Everything did. I was sure that this life did too, sometimes. I had to think about it. Edward had given me some space, knowing that I knew that they wanted me here. I was glad for this. I wasn't sure if I wanted to make a commitment. The last time I had…

I wasn't getting any further like this. I needed to do something.

No, you don't. You need to stay here. You need to meet the pack. Ugh. Edward was in my head again. Sorry. But Renesmee would appreciate it. It was so tempting to just be harsh and say "suck it up", but I couldn't do that. Not after they had been so kind to me. I hadn't lost my softness, even though I knew exactly how to hide it most of the time. I walked to the living room, trying not to look as though I was gagging. The smell was awful. I ignored it, though, and toughed it out.

The wolves—well, they didn't look like wolves right then—were sitting in the living room, looking a bit tense. They knew a new vampire was there. There were four males and a female. I didn't recognize any of them.

Carlisle cleared his throat, a habit he had picked up since he was pretending to be a human. "This is Mikayla. She's staying with us for a while."

The male who looked like the leader spoke up. "Hi. I'm Jacob. This is Seth, Embry, Quil, and Leah."

I nodded. "So you imprinted on Renesmee?"

He nodded as well. "Yes." He looked over at her with love and adoration clear on his features. It was a similar expression to the one Edward used with Bella. I had to keep from rolling my eyes. Edward snorted, just loud enough for my vampire ears to detect.

I stood there slightly awkwardly, not sure what to say now. I had never met a werewolf before, and I had been nomadic for so long, usual pleasantries took some getting used to.

Carlisle realized what was happening, thankfully before it go too awkward. "So what have you been up to lately, Jacob? I haven't seen you in a few days."

"Oh, we were running patrol…Sam told us that there was a vampire that he had never seen before around here. He directed her to your place — Oh, that must have been you, Mikayla."

I nodded, staying silent. I wasn't in the mood for small talk. I gave a mental shrug though, when I realized I would have to get used to it, at least a little, if I was considering going to high school with Nessie. I had to pay attention and contribute to the conversation. "Yeah, that's right." Oh, yeah, real smooth. That wasn't awkward at all, now was it? I berated myself.

They didn't seem to notice. Jacob continued talking with Carlisle, and Edward joined in every now and then. I was glad that I wasn't expected to talk much. It would have been hard for me. I nodded, and smiled in all the right places, and I was paying attention, but I couldn't talk. And it had nothing to do with the fact that there were five werewolves sitting across the room from me. Okay, maybe it does a bit, I told myself. But it was more than that. I wondered how I was going to deal with going to a public school. I knew my grades would be impeccable; living as long as we did did that to you. I shrugged mentally again. It didn't matter right now.

"So, Mikayla, where did you live before?" One of the werewolves was looking at me. I was pretty sure his name was Embry.

"Um, here and there. I've kind of just been a roamer for the past while." My explanation was scanty, but he seemed to accept it.

"So you think you're gonna stick around here for a while?"

I shrugged, this time physically. "I might. I'm not sure. Renesmee's trying to convince me to. She wants me to go to high school with her."

Jacob laughed. "Really, Nessie?"

Nessie grinned. "Well, I think it would be awesome."

I smiled too. "Well, we'll see about the whole thing. I don't want to eat any of your classmates."

The female werewolf, obviously Leah, made a face at my ease at mentioning vampires' less endearing qualities.

Nessie smiled again. "I don't think you would."

"Well, we don't really want to chance it immediately, do we?"

Jacob laughed, but it sounded slightly strained. Using Edward's ability, I noticed that none of the werewolves were quite cool with me going to the school till we were sure I could behave myself. "No, we wouldn't want to do that."

Nessie shook her head. "I meant when you're ready."

"I know." I said. "It's not like I haven't been around humans before."

Edward eyed me. "Really?"

Oh, crap. I had to stop thinking about that.

Hmm, Edward thought. He was obviously curious about my past. Yes, quite. When do I get to hear about it?

Not till I'm ready.

A secret, huh?

Exactly.

The wolves were watching our silent interaction. They had noticed, even though it had been very brief. They're very observant, aren't they?

Yeah, that's for sure. They don't miss much.

Hmm. Edward really wasn't a bad guy. We could be friends, I was sure.

Yes, I think so too. This could get annoying. Maybe I could use Bella's shield for a change…hadn't tried that out yet…

Edward couldn't keep from snorting.

Oh, I amuse you, huh? Hm.

Yes, you do, actually. I find you quite amusing.

Hm. I wonder what Bella would have to say about that?

There's nothing wrong with it.

No, of course not. I shrugged. I had never really been interested in finding a mate. Love was overrated.

Really? It's the most amazing thing I've ever experienced.

I rolled my eyes. That's what they all say…and they all look like absolute idiots. I found Bella's gift, and began to use it, thankful for the safety from prying minds.

The wolves continued to watch us. Seth, obviously the youngest spoke up. "What the heck are you guys doing?"

Edward laughed. "I told you about her ability, didn't I?"

"Oh, right…so she's reading your mind and you're reading hers?"

"Well, until she decided to use Bella's." Edward laughed again.

I couldn't help smiling. These people, or vampires, or werewolves, or monsters, or whatever you wanted to call them, were great. I was pleased that I had found them.

Seth smiled at me. He was obviously not uncomfortable being around vampires. I smiled at him, and he smiled back. He looked like a nice kid…I wondered just how old he was. I decided to find out.

"So, how old are you guys?" I asked them.

Jacob spoke up first. "Embry, Quil, and I are twenty-one."

"I'm twenty-seven," said Leah.

"Twenty," answered Seth. They were all so young. "How about you?" he asked the inevitable question.

"Well, older than any of you. That's for sure."

"How much older?" asked Leah, curious. Another inevitable question.

"Well, much older than all of you wolves combined."

Their eyes widened. She watched as they attempted the mental math.

"One hundred ten?" Quil ventured a guess.

I laughed. "Much, much, much older."

"Older than me?" Carlisle asked.

"Yes. Quite a bit."

Carlisle raised his eyebrows.

Yeah, you don't know anything yet.

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