Disclaimer: I do not own anything from the Twilight Saga, all of that is owned by Stephenie Meyers. I only take credit for my own characters.

Warning: Characters may seem OC! I don't remember much about Embry from the books/movies, and I also only own the last two books (I guess I had gotten the first two from my school's library at the time?), so I don't have much to go on. So if Embry seems to be off character, that is why.

Also, note that I don't remember if Embry and Quil were with Jacob when he ran into Bella at First Beach with the Mike, Jessica, Lauren, etc. gang, but they're definitely there now in this story.

From this point on I would just assume that I'm changing up the story to fit my personal story (that's kind of what fanfiction is though?).

Also, can I get a round of applause for getting another new chapter up early? (kidding).

Chapter 4

"And you have to go?" she whined, lips set into a pout as she fluttered her eyelashes up at Ronnie. She was getting a bit tired of this, to be honest, Iris' constant complaining about Bella. Rose she could understand, her family was in danger due to her being Edward's blood singer, but Iris had virtually no reason.

"Yes, I promised Bella I would go, and I don't break my promises," she smirked, "besides, I can't leave her the mosquitos, they'd drink her dry," laughing weakly, throwing an apologetic smile towards the Cullens for the tasteless joke.

"Why can't I come then?"

"The entire time would be spent with you keeping me busy so I can't spend any of it with Bella, that's why," she stated, rolling her eyes. "Look, she needs a normal friend, other than just Angela, so give her some slack. You have me six days out of the week, you can give her one," Iris huffed, turning away to cross her arms and glare at Bella.

Bella, who had started to walk towards Ronnie, stopped midway, jolted a bit by the glare. She pulled back, hesitantly waving at Ronnie and Iris with a timid smile. Ronnie gave her a full-on grin, waving back enthusiastically; causing Bella's body to slump in relief.

"Well, I don't like it. We can't go onto La Push lands to protect you, you know," Alice had skipped her way to the two friends, putting one arm around Ronnie's neck and the other around Iris', pulling them down so she could talk directly into their ear, "be careful, and if you feel like you're in danger leave immediately, run to the line, and call us," she kissed their cheeks before skipping back to Jasper; although her skip held less pep than it usually did.

"Sometimes I get why everyone thinks she's so much weirder than the others," Iris mumbled, tapping her cheek lightly with her perfectly manicured finger.

Ronnie raised her left eyebrow, "sometimes?" That got them laughing.

"You're right," Iris looked at Bella contemplatively, tapping her heels before spinning suddenly to face Ronnie, "alright, get going before I change my mind and punch her timid little face in," Ronnie snorted, lightly slapping her best friend's shoulder before jogging to Bella's side.

Bella's whole face lit up as she reached her side, leaning forward to give her an enthusiastic hug. "Missed me huh?" she laughed, hugging her back tightly. She had gained a new friendship with Bella, one that she treasured just as much as she did with Iris and Alice.

"You have no idea, Jessica was just starting to go off about how hot Mike is," she fake gagged, laughing at Bella's stunned reaction; only to laugh harder when Bella's breathy laughter joined.

"Come on girls, the beach isn't going to wait for us all day!" Lauren's nasally voice grated on her ears.

Great, I'm going to have to listen to that voice all night.

-Time Skip-

"Bella!" Ronnie watched as the boy ran up to them, fully believing that if his smile got any wider, it would break his pretty-boy face.

Behind Jacob were two others boys of similar look and height, although one, in particular, caught her eye. He shied away from their gaze, whispering into the other friend's ear, laughing lightly at some joke that was made between the two. He looked like he didn't know what to do, his friend had just dragged him over to some strangers from across the border.

She smiled.

Stepping away from the two reminiscing teens, she stuck her hand out for a handshake, smiling at the two boys, "Hi, my name is Ronnie, it looks like my friend has been dragged away by yours so I thought I might as well introduce myself," she leaning in slightly, "who knows how long they would've let us sit here in awkward silence if I didn't speak up."

The shy, but cute, one smiled timidly, while the other one gave her a lopsided grin, "Name is Quil, for some reason I felt a little off today, but when you came along you definitely turned me on," ain't he a cheeky one. She laughed a bit, doubling over exaggeratingly.

She wiped a fake tear from her eye, smiling at the shy boy, "what about you cutie? What's your name?" a blush rose on her cheeks when his own became flushed. She hadn't meant to embarrass him, cutie just seemed to slide off the tongue when she looked at him, and to be fair it matched him well.

"Embry," he mumbled, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly. He shuffled a bit, giving her a small smile. She felt at peace at that, happy that he wasn't angry with her slip of the tongue. She never did understand why boys found it insulting to be called cute.

"So boys, now that we aren't strangers anymore, what brings you down to the beach?" the boys straightened up at that, buzzing with excitement; Embry's smile even widened despite his initial timidness.

"Tonight they are retelling the legends at the bonfire," Embry exclaimed, smiling broadly, "you would love them I'm sure," legends huh. Quileute legends, she was sure her aunt had a book on them somewhere.

She grinned, "I'm sure," she looked at Lauren and Jessica crowded around Mike as he retold some epic surfing story of his, "unfortunately I came with a bunch of mosquitos, I won't hear the end of it if I ditch them now," she sombered. Embry's smile dimmed, his head dipping slightly in mild disappointment; Quil didn't look to hurt by the news.

"Oh well, next time," Quil pointed at the duo, "I'm sure Jake will invite your friend there one day, just come with her," he made a good point. She smiled politely after nodding, looking forward to the idea of listening to their legends one day.

"Hey Jake, we gotta go, they're gonna start soon," Quil called, "you can talk to your girl later," he mocked. Their faces went red, Jake sputtering as Bella giggled at their childish antics. They finally came over, Jake punching Quil in the arm.

Quil mocked pain, pouting at his so-called best friend.

Bella pulled at her arm, waving goodbye to Jake and his friends. Ronnie waved at the boys, smiling brightly at Embry, mouthing "cutie," and laughing when another blush arrived on his cheeks. Walking away she could hear them making fun of him.

The rest of the night was just filled with his face and the nickname she gave him.

Smiling peacefully, she realized that no matter how many mosquitos were surrounding her they couldn't possibly ruin this night.

-End Scene-

Woop! So this chapter was a lot more fun to write, and I think I've gotten the trick down: don't listen to music. Apparently, any type of noise or music can distract me from writing well, and mess with my groove.

Anyways, what did you guys think about their first meeting? I know, I know, I changed up Embry's character a bit (from what I remember he wasn't actually that quiet if anything he was a bit more reserved than Quil), but this is how I saw him fitting with Ronnie.

Next chapter will include some more bonding time between Bella and Ronnie, as well as some Ronnie/Alice/Iris friendship, maybe some Iris/Rose friendship (hmm, perhaps I'll write up a bonus scene of just Iris/Rose friendship? What do you guys think?)

I also have some bonus scenes and chapters that I'm writing up, so I'm pretty excited to show you guys those as well, but they won't be published for a while ;)

Also, what is your guys' view on Iris? Hate her, love her, eh? Let me know in the comments (if you want of course)!

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