That night we ate together, Bella and I quickly discovered Charlie was incapable of cooking anything our first night here and both agreed she'd have to take over as my cooking was on the same level as his. She had made a trip to buy groceries after we had left school and had stocked the kitchen with the basics for now. While she waited, of course, there were quite a few from Mom, I had forgotten to check my inbox before and email her so of course she was worried sick. There was a message from her from only just a few moments ago

She had typed out, "Sophie,

You and your sister really need to learn how to check in every now and then! Bella finally got in touch with a short while ago, but why haven't you? I miss you both already. How's the weather there? Bella hadn't really given me an answer to that one. I bet it's raining, it always is there.

I love you, Mom"

I was quick to reply to her, she would grow antsy if I didn't reply sooner or later. After sending the email I slid the chair back away from the desk I decided to go and check in on Bella. Surprisingly her door was open, from what I could tell she was reading Withering Heights once again. Reaching up I tapped my knuckle against the door frame and she looked up before waving me in and marking her spot in the book.

"How's the whole stalking the pasty kid thing going?" I asked plopping down beside her on her bed.

She narrowed her eyes at me as she placed her book on the other side of her. She rocked her head to the side before deciding on an answer, " It's not stalking," She frowned, "He wasn't there either way."

"Oh no, Bells, he's catching on!" I said poking at her side as I laughed.

She shook her head, laughing along with me," I honestly have no clue what's his deal."

"Bells, I don't think anyone does. If the guy has a problem with you then that's something he needs to deal with, not you." I reached over and wrapped an arm around her, pulling her to my side, "Boys are weird and awkward, " Smirking over to her I added, "Huh, sounds just like you, Bells."

Bella playfully shoved my arm off, "You're right," It took her a second to realize what she had said, "Wow, never would've thought the day would come when Sophia Allison Swan was actually right about something."

I feigned insult as I shoved her back and placed a hand over my heart, "Come on, we both know I'm the smartest of the two of us."

Bella shook her head before she moved to stand up, "I should go check on the food. Are you coming?"

I nodded and stood up as well before following her back down to the kitchen. Once we got down there we heard the front door open and Charlie coming inside. Bella quickly took the potatoes out and put the steak in to broil.

"Bella? Soph?" Charlie called out as he came in.

"Humph, who else would it be?" I asked aloud sending a smile over to Bella who was obviously thinking along the same lines as I had.

"Hey, Dad, welcome home," Bella said as he hung his gun up and removed his boots. It was strange seeing him simply hang the gun up, I still remember when he'd remove the bullets beforehand.

"What's for dinner?" He asked, judging from his tone he was wary of not knowing considering our own mother's rather creative recipes.

"Don't worry, Dad. She's only cooking steak and potatoes, you'll live another day." I said elbowing him in the side.

His relief was evident immediately, I couldn't blame him. Mom's cooking could be pretty scarring for anyone. Charlie seemed at a loss for what to do so I dragged him into the living to watch TV while Bella finished off cooking the food. I think it made it easier for him this way, he was used to just being able to come home and relax in front of his TV. It seemed to help Bella become more relaxed as well.

It only took a short while until Bella was finished cooking and she called us both in to eat. I had to give her props, it smelt heavenly.

Charlie apparently thought the same considering the sound his stomach made.

" It smells great, Bell." He said making his way over to the table as Bella fixed our plates.

"Thanks."

There was a moment of silence once we were all seated before Charlie decided to break it, "So, how was school?"

"It was interesting, to say the least, everyone is fascinated by the new kids of course," I said as I cut into my steak.

"Oh definitely," Bella said nodding her head along.

"Not too interested, right?" Charlie asked raising a brow at us.

"Nah, but I've got to say Newton's got a thing for Bells," I said laughing as Bella shot a glare in my direction.

"Oh?"His knife scraped against the plate as he waited for more information.

"You should've seen him today, the boy followed her around like a puppy."

"Humph, don't think I didn't see that Eric kid eyeing you, Soph," Bella said teasingly with a smile tugging at the corner of her lips.

"Alright," I said holding my hands u[p in surrender," I cave. It was an eventful day nonetheless."

Bella nodded in agreement before taking a bite into her steak. Charlie had already worked through about half of his plate which in all honesty didn't surprise me one bit at this point. Charlie knew how to dig in, but he preferred to do it outside of the house due to his less than superb cooking skills.

"What about those Cullen kids?" I asked after a moment, I was curious after all. I mean from the look Bella gave she obviously was as well.

"Dr. Cullens kids?" Charlie asked.

"Yeah, I heard that they're all fairly new here as well so I was a bit curious about them," I said shrugging as I ate.

"They're all good kids, people just can't seem to leave them alone though." He said shaking his head obviously disapproving of their treatment.

I nodded, it made sense after all. Jessica seemed less than kind about them, mainly fawning over their appearances rather than the group as a whole. She as well as most of the school seemed to think of the group as separate from the rest of the student body.

"I spoke with one of the girls earlier and though she was a bit intimidating she was moderately nice, to say the least." I wasn't lying, Rosalie genuinely intimidated me, but I couldn't help but think that the way she acted was nice for her.

"I'm glad you're trying to get along with them, they need some friends around here," He said as he finished up what was left on his plate.

Not long after Charlie finished Bella and I had as well. Judging by the look she was giving me we were definitely going to talk at some point about my own Cullen encounter, but rest was going to be first on my list. Though I tried and tried to go to sleep once I reached my room I had trouble sleeping that night, my mind was bubbling over with thoughts over a certain Hale. I had tossed and turned until I finally fell asleep beneath the covers of my bed.

I can't say waking up was any better than falling asleep, the room was cooler than it had been when I had fallen asleep and even the blankets couldn't keep it out. After a few moments, I opened my eyes, squinting towards the source of the cool air which from where I lied was the window across the room. I slowly dragged myself out of bed forcing myself awake and made my way over to the window.

"I really could have sworn this was shut," I murmured," I don't even remember ever opening this."

My brows furrowed as I came to that conclusion. Bella wouldn't have come in here just to do something like that and Charlie was completely ruled out of that, he was too awkward to invade our privacy. It bothered me, but I decided against telling Charlie as it was very unlikely that someone came in from a window that high. I did have some strange sleep habits so I couldn't completely rule out the theory that I might have gotten up and opened it. I was the type of person who preferred cool air over the heat in the house when I slept. It had been something I had a lot of trouble with back in Arizona, Bella preferred being warm while I would always blast the AC as much as she'd let me.

I took my time getting ready, I was already late judging by the time shown on my phone's screen. Bella had probably heard my tossing around and decided to leave me to sleep in at least for some small amount of time. The small amount I had gotten would just barely pull me through the day, but I had to go whether I fell asleep there or not.

Once I finished getting ready I grabbed my bag along with a pack of Poptarts on the way out the door. Before I headed to my car I made sure the front door was locked, my window being left open had left me uneasy and it was best to be careful for now.

Going to school here already felt comfortable to me, we had made a few friends and though they were all extraordinarily unique in their own ways I appreciated their ability to confront the two new kids. I knew from experience in the past it felt difficult to build up the nerve to speak to someone new, it had to be even more so here with everyone knowing each other for years, and if you didn't step up sooner or later you'd regret it.

Forks was a close-knit kind of place, everyone knew each other therefore making it somewhat difficult to approach newcomers as well as difficult for said newcomers to approach others here. When we first decided that we were coming to stay with dad I was relieved to at least have Bella with me, coming alone I probably wouldn't have the balls to even try and talk to the others. I had even surprised myself when I found myself speaking to one of the Hales if anything I should have been more than intimidated but I found it somewhat easier to speak to her than the others despite her lack of interest in speaking with me. I think that might have been the very reason I found her more comfortable to speak with, she had no obvious interest in me nor did I have quite the same amount of interest in her or her family as the rest of the student body including my sister seemed to have.

I had to admit, I was curious about them more than ever, but I knew that it probably felt overwhelming to have so many people trying to butt into your life or even know they're gossiping about you in some form or way. It had felt that way the moment people took note of Bella and I. It was easy to say that's just how it is. It's a small town and people are curious.

I couldn't let my mind be consumed by thoughts of them for now, I'd figure it out once I reached the school. I did want to get to know them for who they were rather than what I had been told by others who knew just as much as I did.

The drive to school didn't take long and once I reached the parking lot I pulled into the same spot as I had before and just as before, Bella's thundering truck pulled into the space beside me. I could already see her looking around the parking lot, for what I could only assume to be Edward's car, before looking completely and utterly relieved. I opened up my door and slid out once I turned my car out just as she did.

"So, I'm guessing you'll have a stress free day, huh?" I asked leaning against my car after I shut the door.

"Shut up," She said shaking her head, "I still don't get what his problem was. It makes no sense."

"Well, Bells," I said walking around the car and over to her, "You're not exactly a very welcoming person to most people."

She frowned, but nodded all the same, "I was just curious, but it's not like I asked him anything."

"Well, all I can tell you is that maybe try to be more open minded since you can't know what upset him so much. Just give him the benefit of the doubt." I said shrugging.

"Fine." She said before turning and heading off for her into the building and to her class as the first bell sounded.

"She's just going to stress herself out over this," I muttered under my breath before heading off to my own class.