The next morning, nervous about my first time at school I had gotten dressed in no real hurry and yet still managed to be early. So I decided to mull around the backyard until everyone was ready to leave. Emmett and Rosalie had disappeared into their room as soon as we got back and "I didn't even want to know" according to Edward. So I found a large rock near the end of the cleared area of their yard and sat staring into the forest for a while….I guess meditating? I'm not sure what its called when a vampire zones out for an hour.

"MOOOOOOOOORRRRNNNNNIIIIINNNNGGGG!" Alice's face suddenly appeared a centimeter away from mine and startled I fell backwards off my rock and into someone knocking us both over. If I could blush I would have instead I just glared up at Alice who was grinning and laughing at me. I turned to see which of the unfortunate Cullen's I had chosen to inflict my clumsiness on today. Of course, it was Jasper, who was also laughing at me. His smile was contagious and I sound found myself laughing along. He gave me his hand to pull me up just as the sun peaked through the cloud momentarily and I lost myself in his hazel eyes which sparkled in the light. Of course this meant when he pulled me up I slammed directly into his chest creating a loud booming sound that echoed across the field. Damn my vampire ADD.

Jasper raised his eyebrow at me curiously releasing my hand and smirking "Apparently you're not as alert as I remember…maybe I should have sent Charlotte out on watches instead?" My smiled turned into a glare and I crossed my arms in a huff, I could hear Alice giggling at our exchange as she danced away to the garage. "Let's see if you're as fast as I remember" He challenged grabbing the white knit hat from my head and taking off.

I groaned what is with this family? As I bolted after him. He was fast, but I was faster and easily caught up with him a few yards from the garage, jumping on his back and attempting to reclaim my hat which he held just out of reach. After a few minutes I grew bored with this game so I leaned over and licked the side of Jasper's face. Shocked he dropped me and my hat as I laughed and stuck my tongue out at him.

"Are you two finished or is a make out session going to follow?"
"Aww Em, don't tell me you're still mad about that? It's not my fault you bet against my driving skills" Jasper smirked, I grinned thinking of this earlier morning's events, Emmett had foolishly challenged Jasper to a race home from Denali- his jeep to my mustang.

"Or my car….don't insult the stang!" I added petting my car lovingly.

I wasn't really sure what to expect as Emmett drove into the parking lot of Forks high school behind Edward's Volvo, but for the first time since I became a vampire I felt time stop. All eyes and thoughts were focused on the Cullens, either that or I was becoming paranoid.

"Yes they're staring at you." Edward answered my unasked question.

"I hate hormonal teenagers…" Jasper mumbled glaring at a group of boys as one of them whistled and winked at me.

"Just think about that old lady from titanic, that's what keeps me from -"

"Ewwww Emmett!" Alice giggled.

I looked down at my outfit confused, I had on a plain white tshirt, a gray leather jacket, skinny black jeans and a pair of red flats. What could possibly be so provoking about this? "Come on SIS, Edward and I will take you to the Office" Emmett declared loudly so all the humans could hear as he wrapped an arm around my shoulder. Edward came up on my other side as we walked towards the building. I didn't need Jasper's ability to sense the curiosity and wonder coming from the entire parking lot…this was going to be a very long day. Edward chuckled "yes it is"

I had math first with Emmett and English by myself. My third period was history, which both Edward and Emmett had snickered when they found out I was taking it although they wouldn't say why. I walked into the classroom and up to the teacher…Mr. Redding.

"Ah, you must be Arielle, the new student!"

"Yes sir" I canvassed the room as he began talking to me about what I had missed this semester when my eyes met his amber ones. No wonder why they snickered at me….there he was, Jasper Whitlock, the only other vampire besides myself that would take American History. He was already looking at me, at first excited and then slightly put off. I was curious but before I could probe further Mr. Redding's voice interrupted me.

"Why don't you introduce yourself to the class"

"Uh…well my name is Arielle Cullen, and my older brother Emmett is also at school here. As well as my other siblings Alice and Edward. I attended a boarding school in Alaska before I moved to Forks with my family."
"Lovely, why don't you have a seat next to Mr. Hale."

I nodded and made my way over to Jasper's table. "So I see you were sent to babysit me?"

Ah..that explains his mood "Actually, Emmett and Edward made fun of me for picking this class…I guess I know why now"

He smiled "I guess we would be the only two interested in history anyways." I nodded agreeing.

"Does everyone always stare at you guys this much" I whispered sensing the boys behind me's thoughts and feeling their gaze.

"No, they've gotten used to us by now but you're the 'new girl' and a Cullen." He placed his arm around the back of my chair and pulled me closer, turning around to glare at the boys behind us. Their whispers only increased. "Teenagers" he grumbled only loud enough for me to hear and I laughed quietly at his display of protectiveness.

The hour went by not as slowly with Jasper there to entertain me. As Mr. Redding was talking we were comparing strategies for each battle he discussed, which ultimately ended up with us playing a mental game of Risk. Jasper had just captured my strong hold in Latin America when the bell rang. He jumped up from his chair and offered me his hand. I raised an eyebrow.
"Lunch time" he stated as I accepted his hand and let him lead me to the cafeteria "ready?" he asked as we approached the doors.

"Should I be worried?"

Jasper laughed at my slight hesitation and dragged me towards the lunch line, wrapping his arm around my shoulders. "You're a vampire, whats a school full of moody, hormonal, gossipy teenagers going to do?"