EPOV

There was a buzz around the school about the new girl. Some thought she was gorgeous and already were coming up with plans on how to get in the new girl's pants. It was pathetic and disgusting. One "person" in particular did not seem to care or seem concerned for the new girl at all.

" Edward, were you listening?" He was pulled back out of his thoughts by a hand being flapped in front of his face.

" I'm sorry Alice, you were saying?"

" Apparently someone bought the house on the other side of the river. Esme told me this morning that she heard a delivery truck deliver something there." Alice was tossing the apple that was on her food tray between her hands. Jasper was in a sense, lounging in his chair, one arm draped around the back of Alice's chair.

" Strange that you didn't see that coming Alice, if I didn't know any better I'd say you were surprised at this turn of events." Edward starred at his sister from across the table, one of his perfect eyebrows raised.

" You very well know that my sight isn't an exact science Edward. Unless it's related to someone I am familiar with, sometimes I just don't see it. By me not seeing the new neighbor it probably means that they are simply a private person that will stick to their property and not stray too far from the river. It really means nothing."

"Besides Edward, even if this person intrudes on our personal space it isn't like they will figure out our secret. Who knows Eddie boy maybe the person that'll finally make you a man moved there." Emmett said just a little loudly for the family's liking. Suddenly the whole table shifted when Emmett was kicked under the table. Without a doubt from Edward. Rosalie surprisingly remained quiet throughout the whole exchange but simply rolled her eyes. Placing her hand on her lover's thigh under the table.

"The bell is gonna ring in 10 seconds, I have biology next and then we get to go home. Let's just finish the last period and go home."

As per usual, Edward was the first in the classroom, first even before the teacher. Taking his regular seat, he waited. It wasn't long until others started to filter in. One by one students walked into the room and took their respectful seats. Some were talking about what they were going to do after school, some freaking out because they forgot about an assignment and some even raving about the new girl. Just when the bell was about to ring someone different walked in. Someone Edward presumed to be the new girl. It took maybe 2 seconds for Edward to realize several things. First this girl was gorgeous, gorgeous in an otherworldly sort of way; like him and his family. Second she lacked several things, those being thoughts coursing through her head and a scent. She completely lacked a scent, something he had NEVER encountered, and third, this was no human or anything he had ever encountered. Just then the teacher noticed the new- comer.

" Awe you must be the new student."

"Yes, I'm Bella Donna Swan. I was told by the front desk to get this paper signed by each of my teachers."

"Of course, why don't you give me that and here is your textbook. You may take a seat over there by Mr. Cullen."

"Thank you sir. Bella walked elegantly to the empty seat. She made barely, if any noise and walked like she was royalty. Her shoulders were pulled back and when she down it was probably the most elegant form of activity that Edward had ever witnessed, more elegant than his family and him.

Throughout the lesson Edward observed the girl who was turning out to be a complete enigma. It was quite clear that the girl wasn't human. What wasn't clear was if she suspected and wondered the same about him. If she did, she never let him know. She was a complete mystery.

Thankfully today wasn't a lab so Edward wasn't required to have direct contact with her. This gave Edward an opportunity to try to work out the mystery. From what he could tell she had less than 30 heart beats per minute. The girl should have been dead. She had a very delicate voice, like glass. It didn't ring like a bell like vampires, it was like the wind, enchanting.

Edward was anxious to tell his siblings. And to get home and talk to his father. Just then the bell rang. The girl remained where she was at. Edward guessed that she was taking her time deliberately. Waiting for him to leave. She was smart, this also indicated that maybe she was aware of what he was.

Rushing out into the parking lot Edward walked maybe a little too fast for his family's liking towards his silver volvo. He whispered very quietly and quickly to his siblings to get into the car ASAP.

Once everyone was in the car Edward sped off towards their house.

"Any particular reason we were all rushed today Edward? Not that I'm complaining but you seem stressed." Jasper was the first to break the silence.

" We need to have a family meeting immediately. Something happened in the last period and it wasn't exactly good."

" I didn't see anything at all, what happened?" Alice's voice was full of confusion.

" Alice, do me a favor and call the hospital, have Carlise come home immediately. We really need him home."