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Edited: 23-04-20

I found the first week passed quickly, Bella keeping me company throughout and after school. As I had thought, Nana had been making dinner for the two members at the Swan residence.

Now that Charlie knew Bella wouldn't be stuck on her own in the evenings he - according to Nana - went back to his usual shift at work. Eight till eight.

That meant Bella would be in the house alone, but we both knew Nana wouldn't allow it. Most evenings were therefore either spent at the Swan house until dinner or lounging about in the living area doing homework.

Dinner would always be served exactly at fifteen minutes past seven, food consumed, and the dishes washed and away at seven-fifty the latest and Bella and I would walk to hers, dinner in hand for Charlie.

That's how he found us the very first Friday evening after my first week at school. Bella kicked back on the sofa while I sprawled out on the floor, both of us engaged in our horrid trigonometry homework.

"Evening girls," Charlie called to us, the sound of the microwave announcing that he was warming up his food.

"Hey Dad," Bella called back, sounding distracted by the work she was focusing on.

"Good day at work, Charlie?" I asked the man as he leaned on the door frame looking in on us. I could tell that he was happy that I got along with Bella so well and vice versa. If she was happy, he was too.

"Same old stuff, nothing to worry about," he assured me, giving me the same small smile he gave every night when I asked about work. If anything was wrong he'd let us know. Charlie wasn't one to allow any harm or danger come to Bella and by that extent me. "What are you two working on?"

"Trigonometry," we both told him, the excitement clearly showing in our tone. I saw him grimace as he turned to the kitchen, the microwave beeping, giving him an escape.

"Sounds ... exciting," he mumbled from the kitchen, causing me to smile as I glanced back down at my book.

"You want to go into town tomorrow?" Bella asked, snapping her textbook shut as she dropped her feet to the floor, looking down at me.

"I did have plans with Nana, but she's been asked to go into work now, so yeah, sounds like a plan," I told her, grabbing my stuff off the floor and giving her a smile. "Will you knock on me before you plan to go? Being a Saturday, I'll probably want to stay in."

"Yeah, want me to drive?" She didn't have to ask the question. We both knew I wouldn't be getting behind the wheel of any car for a while. Not after the accident.

"Of course, I haven't gotten my license yet," I answered, giving them both another smile before slipping out of the house.

Although the walk was a small one, I couldn't help but feel on edge as I crossed the distance that kept my house from Bella's.

It was like someone was watching me.

My eyes trailed to the woods behind our houses, trying to see if I could find the reason for my unease. A soft kiss of wind had me shaking my head and rushing towards my house, rolling my eyes at my silly behaviour.

With one last glance across the street, I opened the door and entered the warm home that has been mine for a week.

"Is there anywhere you want to go?" Bella asked as we pulled up to The Lodge, where we'd be meeting Charlie for lunch before making our way around town.

The town itself was small, reminding me of the little village I lived in back in Ireland. A few corner shops that sold little bits and bobs, a grocery store, a bank, a large building Bella pointed out as the library, and city hall.

Not many shops to choose from but Bella had mentioned one or two little charity shops that sold decent clothes.

"Not really, maybe the library," I said, joining her at the table as she gave a soft wave to Rhonda, the owner of The Lodge. "I was thinking maybe we could go into Port Angeles next weekend or something. I'd love to get a few new books or do some shopping, I need some new clothes."

"You need new clothes?" she questioned, her face showing that she didn't believe me. I gave her a smile, chuckling as I ducked my head, hiding my blushing cheeks.

"Okay, so I may want some new clothes, but I definitely want to buy some new books as well," I told her, grabbing a menu as Charlie walked into the diner, joining us at the table.

"You girls' been up to much today?" he asked as Rhonda gave him a wave as she went and served a few customers.

"We would have been around town already if someone didn't oversleep." Bella gave me a pointed look as I ducked behind my menu. I scrunched up a napkin and threw it at her as I peered at her over the menu hiding me from her. "Oi," she cried out, ducking down as the napkin landed in her lap.

"That's enough girls," Charlie warned as Bella went to throw the napkin back at me. I could tell from the chuckle in his voice that he didn't mind. He was probably happy to see Bella and I got on so well.

"We're gonna pop into the library later but I'm excited to go to Port Angeles next weekend." I paused as Bella gave me a look. Perhaps I should ask Charlie if it's alright first. "Is that okay with you, Charlie? If we go to Port Angeles next week?"

I knew he wasn't my father, but he would appreciate it if I asked him. Especially if Bella was involved.

"I don't see the problem, as long as you let me check your truck beforehand, Bella," he added, glancing at the big orange beast in the car park.

"My truck's fine!" Bella defended, crossing her arms as I chuckled at her defensive tone. Her truck was one of a kind, that's for sure.

"So, Edward's back," Jess announced as she met up with us in the hallway on our way to the café.

She had been quite distant with me since the first beat down I gave her, as Bella called it.

Although I was happy to hear about Edward's return, I couldn't help but feel disappointed as well.

"Does this mean you'll be getting him back as a lab partner?" I asked Bella, pouting at the news that could part us in biology. Bella rolled her eyes at me before giving me a sympathetic look. "What?"

"Mr Banner actually mentioned that he was going to partner you up with him," she mumbled quietly as if she didn't want me to hear her.

"Why?" I questioned, not understanding where she was coming from. She had been Edward's partner for two weeks before I came and now Mr Banner wanted to swap partners around.

"He kind of saw how well the two of us being partners worked out when we sat there for two weeks not talking."

"But who will you partner up with?" I asked, knowing there was no one else in the room for her to work with. She shrugged and I knew she didn't really care. Bella would rather work by herself, to be honest. "There's enough room on our table for the three of us. I'll ask if you can sit with us. I'm sure Edward won't mind working as a three," I suggested not wanting her to work by herself because I was being partnered up with her lab partner.

"You can ask then," she grumbled, pushing open the café door as the three of us slipped in. Surprisingly Jess hadn't said a word during the conversation, just listened.

My eyes landed on him immediately, but it wasn't because I was looking for him. The reason I found him was because he slammed his fists against the table with such force the bang echoed through the room.

He was hunched over as he spat something to his siblings before leaving the café by the push door that led outside.

"I guess moody Edward's back," Jess muttered sounding disappointed over this fact. Why she would care was beyond me, but it reminded me of Bella's words from last week.

"Jess, leave Edward alone. So, he gets a bit moody. At least the guy shows his emotions instead of bottling them up," I warned her, not liking that she was picking on Edward again. Could someone really pick on a guy like Edward though? It was that stupid tingling in the pit of my stomach that had me sticking up for him.

"Sorry," she grunted, quickly rushing off to our table without giving me another look.

I shared a look with Bella, eyebrows raised as I pulled a burger and fries onto my plate. Unlike some people in this school (Jess and Lauren), I enjoyed eating food. I guess it came from having six brothers, but my appetite was very big.

Bella scrunched her nose up at my burger but didn't stop herself from grabbing a bowl of fries and chicken salad. I knew she probably wouldn't eat it all but Nana was working on that one's appetite. Soon she would be eating almost as much as me and be enjoying it.

"Just one date," Mike begged, following me down the hallway as I tried to outrun him. Bella was leading the way down the hall, trying to find the quickest escape route.

"I said no Mike, I'm not really wanting to experience the whole dating thing," I grumbled, tugging my bag on my shoulder tighter as it tried to slip down my arm. I really didn't want to be bothered by him anymore.

"Mike, leave her alone," Bella seethed, giving him a sharp look as she took hold of my hand, dragging me out the front doors of the building. Mike followed behind us like a little puppy.

"You don't know what you're missing!" he shouted grabbing hold of my arm, stopping Bella from dragging me down the stairs with her.

She was pulling one arm, trying to tug me down the steps with her while he was pulling on the other arm, trying to get me to come to him. I felt like a rag doll being torn between two spoiled children.

I could feel eyes on us now and glance over to the side where Alice, Jasper, and Emmett stood. They looked concerned as if they wanted to step in and stop Mike from pulling on my arm. Emmett kind of looked annoyed and angry at what he was seeing.

Looking away from them I glanced at Mike, raising my eyebrows.

"Mike, let go of me now!" I ordered, feeling his fingers slipping from my wrist as he obeyed my command, his eyes dimming over at my words.

I could feel myself hovering over the top step for a few seconds before my body was pulled by Bella and I toppled down the steps. So that wasn't how I planned on getting away from Mike. Tumbling down concrete steps, smacking my head on the floor in the process.

"Callie!" Bella yelled, stumbling down the steps after me.

Although my vision was blurry I could see the regret and worry on her face. She blamed herself for this. It was obvious by the look on her face. It wasn't her fault, nor Mike's, I guess it was mine.

I could have made sure I had my balance before I asked him to let me go.

"Oh god, you're bleeding," she mumbled, her fingers pressing against the back of my head. I flinched at her touch, feeling the soft, sore spot as she tried to put pressure on the wound.

"Be-Bella," I squeaked out, trying to sit up, only to close my eyes when a wave of dizziness washed over me. "Err," I groaned, feeling sick to my stomach as my head spun in wide circles.

Well, not really, but it sure felt like it. I could feel myself getting cold from lying on the wet floor and shifted closer to Bella, trying to get comfortable when I was lifted from the ground. The movement made me feel sick and I quickly shut my eyes as the school blurred around me.

"Emmett, take her to the nurse," a musical voice ordered, sounding far away as I was taken back to the school. "She's going to have to go to the hospital, the back of her head cracked. She'll be needing a scan." I think it was Alice that said this, but I couldn't dwell on that fact for long as I was taken into the darkness.

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