Whilst all copyright and trademarked items and all the Twlight characters and the background story from the Twilight Saga belong to Stephenie Meyer, the new characters and rest of the storyline belong to me.

Chapter 21 - A New School - Part 2

I sent a silent message to Dad. "Dad if you're listening, which you probably are and you already know this. I made some friends and I'm going to sit with them at lunch. I guess you were right I did not need to worry. I'll meet you at the office after music so I can hand my slip in."

The rest of the morning went by quickly. Katie and I walked to maths together. She was really nice. She was the oldest of four siblings. Her Mum and Dad were happily married and they lived near us on the more affluent side of town.

Mr Farnham was a short stocky man with a gray receding hairline.

"Mr Farnham, this is Nessie Wolfe."

"Slip?" He said gruffly.

I handed him my slip, he signed it and handed it back.

"Find a seat anywhere." He said waving his hand in the general direction of the desks.

"Thank you." Katie and I exchanged grins.

"Shall we?" I turned to face the room.

"There are two seats together. Why don't you sit next to me?" She said pointing to two desks near the window.

"Alright." We headed to the two empty desks.

We had no sooner taken our seats when Mr Farnham called the class to order. He was a no nonsense teacher. Everyone kept quiet and did their work. I liked him. At the end of class Carissa was waiting for me and showed me to history.

Mr Tobias was about five feet eight. He was slightly built, wore hippy clothes and had long dark brown dread locks.

"Hi Mr Tobias."

"Hi Carissa."

"This is Nessie Wolfe, she started today."

"Hi Nessie, I heard I had a new student. One of the new doctor's kids."

"Hi. Yep, the new doctors kid." I smiled it was hard not to. Everyone seemed to know the new doctor. Carlisle must have really made an impression or is it unearthly good looks that made him to be so well known already? I might have to ask mum and dad their opinion.

"I'm supposed to get you to sign this."

I handed him the slip. He signed it and handed it back.

I took the seat next to Carissa in this class. They were all single seats.

The class flew by. Mr Tobias was the coolest person I had ever met. He brought history to life.

Then it was time for lunch. As Carissa and I headed to the cafeteria it had started to lightly rain. I was nervous. I would be meeting more of her friends. When we entered I looked around. It was larger than I thought it would be. Tables against the shorter walls and the window sat eight. A row of tables in the middle ran the length of the cafeteria. They looked like they sat ten people at each. A long counter filled with all types of food, both hot and cold ran the length of the wall opposite the windows with a cash register at the far end. The tables filled up quickly.

"Do you need to get anything Ness?"

"No. I have already got mine." Holding up the lunch bag that mum had given me. "What about you?"

"Same, let's go meet the others."

I followed her to a table against the far wall. It was the fourth table from the window. Pete was already seated with another girl and guy.

"Take a seat Ness." She said gesturing to me.

I slid in next to Pete.

"Hey Ness, so how's your first day going?" Pete enquired.

"Great so far." I smiled.

"Millie, Ryan, this is Nessie Wolfe, she's new here." He indicated to his two friends.

"Hi Nessie." Millie said. She had short light brown hair and was very tanned. Sitting down she was on eye level with me so I guess she would be about my height when she stood up.

"Hey." acknowledged Ryan. He was also an athlete. He was dressed in the same clothes as Pete. He had blonde hair and probably about the same build as Jasper.

Just then the rest of my family glided into the cafeteria. They moved effortlessly through the lunch line and then sat at the opposite end of the cafeteria to me in the corner next to the window. Mum and Dad sat so they could see me. I smiled at them.

"Who are they?" Katie asked and everyone turned to look.

"They would be the rest of my family." I advised.

"The rest of your family?" Millie said with scepticism in her voice. Everyone turned to look at me.

"Yes my brothers and sisters. We're all adopted." I explained.

"How many of you are there?"

"Seven."

"Nessie, are you one of the new doctors kids?" Millie asked.

"Yeah, why?"

"Mum works at the hospital, she's a nurse. I saw him the other day when I was waiting for her to finish her shift. He's hot. Way too young for kids."

I laughed, glancing at Dad. He was obviously sharing with the rest of the family because they all had grins across their faces.

"I know. Way hot, I saw him this morning when he walked Nessie to English." Carissa added.

"Eww. Enough already, he is my Dad." I looked away embarrassed.

I glanced at my family and they were all laughing now. Man I was going to cop it on the trip home.

"So where are you living?" Ryan enquired.

"A house, what about you?" I said sarcastically with a smile on my face.

"Ha ha funny Ness." He said with the same sarcasm.

"Carlisle bought a property out on the edge of town. The one that backs on to the animal reserve."

"Oh, the old Watson place. That place is massive."

"Yeah, that sounds right."

"That place was old before my parents were born."

"Esme, my mum, runs a renovation business."

"I hope she's good. It looked like it was going to fall down."

"Well I do not know what it looked like before we moved here but I know it looks brand new now."

A few minutes later the bell rang and we headed for gym. This was the one class I was worried about but I had been the one who insisted on doing it. This was the one class where I would really need to be in control.

"Coach Wilson this is Nessie Wolfe." Carissa introduced me to Coach Wilson.

"Hi Nessie. Here you go." she handed me a uniform. "You won't need to get changed today. We're having a lecture on softball so if you have any of your own equipment I suggest you bring it tomorrow.

"Thank you. Mrs Champion said you need to sign this slip."

I handed it to her and she signed it and handed it back.

"There you go."

We went and sat with the rest of the class. I did not need to listen too carefully in this class. I knew all about the game of softball. At least I had a heads up of what we would be doing tomorrow. Maybe Jasper and I could get some practice in this afternoon. Gym class passed by swiftly and sooner than I thought it was over. I had survived.

We headed to our final class for the day - music. Of all my classes this was the one I was looking forward to the most. When I was little I watched dad at his piano one day. I asked him to show me how to play and that was it. I fell in love with it. I loved music and listened to just about anything and everything. Dad and I had updated my MP3 player with all types of music. Music that I loved. When we got to the classroom I looked around in amazement. It was obvious music had a high priority in this school. The room was divided into two areas. Tables and a chalkboard at one end and instruments and a whiteboard at the other.

"Good Afternoon Mrs Harley."

"Good Afternoon Carissa." she smiled. "And who is this?" she asked as when she saw me.

"This is Nessie Wolfe, she's new."

"Welcome to my class Nessie. Can I have your slip please?"

"Sure." I said smiling as I handed her my slip.

She signed it and handed it back.

"Well take a seat wherever you like."

The second bell rang and she called the class to order. There were only fifteen students in our class.

"Welcome everyone to advanced music. All of you have exceptional talent or you would not be in this class. Today we are going to find out what your specialties are and what we need to work on for your exams at the end of the year. Carissa would you like to go first?"

Carissa was a singer and had an amazing voice. I was in awe of her. It was almost as musical as the rest of my family when they spoke. Todd was next, he was a classical guitarist and had flawless rhythm. I understood why Mrs Harley said it was an advanced class. She called on me next. I approached the piano and she looked at me puzzled.

"Nessie, I was informed you were here for your voice." Mrs Harley said.

"My voice?" Now I looked at her puzzled. "No, I play the piano." I replied.

"Alright then, Let's hear what you can do."

I had been thinking since Mrs Harley said she wanted to hear us all, trying to work out what to play. I thought about Dad's lullaby for me, then the first song I had written in Forks this past summer, the one I had already played for my family but I decided to play the song I had written for Jake. I took my seat at the piano and took a deep breath then I let my fingers flow. The room was dead silent when I finished.

"Yes, definitely a pianist." Mrs Harley acknowledged. "Who wrote that?"

I looked down a little embarrassed.

"You wrote that?" One of the other students asked in disbelief.

"Yes." I replied meekly.

I was hoping the rest of the class did not think I was showing off. I got up and walked back to my seat with my eyes down. I sat there listening to all the other students in the class. Enjoying all their talents. I was definitely going to enjoy this class. Eventually the bell went for the end of the day.

"Do you need a lift anywhere Nessie?"

"No thank you. I have to hand my slip in and meet my da.." Whoops, I almost messed up. "Edward and Bella at the office."

She walked with me to the office. Mum and Dad were waiting for me.

"Hi Renesmee." Mum called when she saw me. She smiled when she saw I was not alone.

"Hey Bella." It felt awkward calling Mum by her first name.

"Bella and Edward, this is Carissa." I said introducing Carissa to my parents.

"Hi Carissa, nice to meet you." mum said.

"Hi Bella."

"Hi Carissa." Dad welcomed her as well. "I have a feeling I'll be seeing a lot more of you." She blushed as he flashed his brilliant smile at her.

"Hi Edward." she managed to get out.

"I have to go so I will see you tomorrow Nessie. I'll wait for you near the gate in the car park." She seemed to be embarrassed as she hurried away.

"Okay. See you tomorrow." I called after her.

Once she got out of earshot I turned to dad.

"Dad. Did you have to do that." I groaned as I took a swipe at him. "Now I have to deal with her being infatuated with you. Ew."

"Don't worry, I'll break her heart tomorrow when I kiss Bella in front of her." He laughed as he took mum's hand in his and kissed it.

"So, how was your first day?" Mum asked.

"It was good. Not as scary as I thought it would be." I said smiling. "What about yours?"

"Same. Carlisle got me in all the same classes as your Dad so it made it all the more enjoyable." she was smiling too.

Dad took my slip from me and handed it in. We walked to the car. I noticed Rosalie's convertible was already gone. It was just going to be us on the trip home and I was so relieved. I was not looking forward to the ribbing I was going to get from Emmett.

"Carissa seems nice." Mum said making conversation.

"Yeah. She is. She is in all but one of my classes."

"Looked like you were having fun at lunch. Were her friends nice too?"

"Yeah. They were. Katie is in the same biology and maths class as me and Pete is in biology. Millie and Ryan are their other friends. I do not have any classes with them."

"Ness, what were you playing in music last period? I haven't heard it before." Dad asked.

"I wrote it when I was in Forks over the summer."

"Oh." He was thoughtful for a moment and then asked, "Has Jake heard it?"

"No." I said a little too quickly.

"Why not?" He was genuinely interested in why I had not played it for him yet. He looked at Mum with a puzzled expression on his face.

"Dad, you remember our conversation over summer break?"

"Yeah, why."

"It was one of those reasons. I am not sure I am ready to play it for him yet."

"He'll love it. It's beautiful."

"I know but it is special to me. I wrote it for him as an apology for our fight. When I play it I want it to mean something special for both of us."

"I understand. It was the same when I played mum's lullaby for her the first time. I knew it was the right time." He brought mum's hand to his lips and kissed it.

"Exactly."

They left me alone for the rest of the trip home. Just as we were about to enter the garage I noticed a car that did not belong to any of my family sitting in the drive.

"Who's car is that?"

"I'm not sure. Is Charlie coming in today?" He sounded confused. He was frowning and I knew he was listening, trying to work out who it was.

"No. He's not due in until the end of next week." Mum replied as dad pulled into the garage. As dad pulled the car to a halt I thought I saw a slight smile start at the edge of his mouth.

I opened the door the scent that engulfed me was like a drug. A hand appeared in front of me and I took it without thinking. The hand belonged to the most important person in my world. I no sooner stood then his arms enfolded me to him.

"Oh, by the way Ness, Jake is back for a visit." Dad informed me with a wicked grin on his face before he disappeared through the garage door. I did not get a chance to respond because Jake gently lifted my chin to him and his lips found mine. I wrapped my arms around him savouring our moment together. When he finally pulled back I was left gasping.

When I managed to get my breath back I was able to get out, "I guess you missed me?"

"What gave you that idea?" He said as he kissed the top of my head. I laughed and a calm swept through me. I was complete again.

"How long are you back for?" I asked tentatively.

"Two days, three days at most." I buried my head on his chest trying not to let the disappointment show but my body betrayed me when I sagged against him.

"I'm sorry too. I wish it was longer." He let go of me, taking my hand in his and led me inside. Rather than focus on him leaving again I was going to try and enjoy the time we had together.

"How are things going in Hawaii?" Mum asked as we joined mum, dad, Rosalie, Emmett and Esme in the lounge. Jasper and Alice were missing, I presumed they had gone hunting. Carlisle was still at work. Seth and Embry's classes did not finish until five. Jake sat on lounge and pulled me onto his lap. Dad frowned and went to say something but mum shook her head at him and he stopped.

"Frustrating. Aiden is recovering without any more complications. He should be going home sometime next week." Jake answered as he absently ran his thumb in circles against me hand that he held possessively to his.

"Rebecca?"

"Still no change." I flash of pain ran across his face. I knew he was scared Rebecca would never wake up.

"Any change in what the doctors are saying?" dad asked this time.

"No, but the longer she stays in a coma the longer the more likely it is she'll have brain damage."

"What about you Jake? How are you holding up?" Esme asked with her usual motherly concern.

"I'm better now that I'm here." He kissed me lightly on the lips and pulled me just that little bit closer. My lips reacted automatically and I promptly forgot that anyone else was in the room with us.

"Someone get me a bucket, I think I'm gonna puke." Emmett teased holding his hand over his mouth in jest. So Jake kissed me again and everyone else laughed.

"Geez, you pair get a room." Emmett quipped.

"Actually, maybe we should get a room." I said. Emmett's jaw dropped and it was priceless until I realised what I had said and buried my face on Jake's chest in embarrassment.

"Catching flies again hey Em?" Dad said but he was smiling at me.

I stood up, putting my hand out for Jake to take. "I have something to show you." I turned to mum and asked "Is it alright for me to show Jake my room?"

She nodded and we headed for the stairs.

"Make sure you keep the door open." Dad called after us. Emmett guffawed and I rolled my eyes. Jake surprisingly did not react.

I led Jake slowly up the stairs and I hesitated at my door. Letting go of Jake's hand so I could see his reaction, I opened it and walked in expecting Jake to follow.

"Well. What do you think?" I asked turning back to him but he was not there. I did not understand. Where did he go?