A/N (And other things):

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Alrighty, first day of high school. What could possibly go wrong? Don't answer that, lets just check in on our heroine.

I woke minutes before my alarm was set to go off. The darkness of my bedroom seemed to be brighter than when I went to bed. So now I know it's not always darker.

'Duly noted'

I stretch lightly before I move the covers off of my body. Moving to my lamp, I turn it on. The soft yellow light permeates the room giving it a glow, like synthetic sunlight. I move to the window which is a few good feet from my bed and open the purple curtains, it's still dark but I can see the rain sprinkling lightly on the ground. I smile and chuckle to myself thanking the gods above for a lighter dose of rain, I quickly knock on the bedside table.

'Knock on wood. I'm not taking any chances'

I then take my phone off the charger and turn off my alarm clock. Noticing a new text message I quickly flip the phone open. It's from Pat.

Message from: Bubby

Received at: 5:45AM

GOODMORNING SUNSHINE, how did you sleep? Hopefully okay, anyway have fun, don't kill anyone and… DO. YOUR. DAMN. HOMEWORK. Kk luv you byez.

'He's an idiot, I love him anyways' I quickly text him back.

Message To: Bubby

kk. Luv you too. I make no promises, so you better have bail money on standby. ;)

Flipping my phone closed and setting it back on the night stand. I go to my dresser and quickly select my dark wash skinny jeans, mismatched socks and a simple grey bra/pantie set. Next, I pick a white with lace around the shoulders long-sleeved shirt, charcoal grey camisole and my long black hooded sweater. I remove my night clothes and change swiftly into my attire, and dare I say, I look damn good. The white shirt has a hole specifically for the thumb. I have two other shirts like it. It's comfortable yet also professionally casual. The jeans accentuate my legs and my rear. My goal today is to be comfortable yet cute.

For my shoes, I go with my trusty pair of combat boots. They are my trade mark after all. I search for my makeup bag and head out of my room and into the bathroom. I apply black eyeliner and mascara before exiting and going to collect my things for school. A backpack, folders, a binder and writing utensils. Good I'm all set.

I turn off the lights, grab my phone and backpack. I head downstairs to talk to Pop's until I have to leave for school. The clock reads, 45 minutes left until I have to leave.

'Nice, Eli you have officially beaten your record for getting ready' I smirk to myself. As soon as I turn into the kitchen I see Charlie, reading the newspaper and a cup of coffee in hand.

"Goodmorning" I say.

He mumbles a "morning" back.

I smile, he and Bella have that awful habit so it's good to know that I can still know what they're saying. I move to the counter, open the cupboard and retrieve a mug. I fill my cup with the coffee from the machine and sit down across from my uncle. We drink in silence, mostly trying to be fully awake, which I can understand. I am not a morning person, and if I have not had my full cup of coffee and people start saying things all excitedly, I may just punch them in the throat.

"So I should warm you, everyone has been ecstatic about you coming here so you'll more than likely be the center of attention." He says.

"Alright, I'm mentally preparing myself for that. So I am assuming im picking up my schedule from the main office?" I inquire.

"Yup. Alright kid I got to head out, here's your key. Lock up before you leave. I get off around 7 so you're free to do whatever after you get home from school. I trust you so I can expect that you won't do anything stupid. If you make friends they are allowed to come over. Just no boys, that's my one rule."

"Charlie, I promise you; no boys will be in this house. I'll probably just take a walk outside, watch tv or draw something."

"Alright, love you. Have a great day kiddo".

"Ditto" I say. He smiles, gives me a hug and walks out. About two minutes later I hear the cruiser engine and can tell he's pulling out of the driveway. I get up and put our dishes in the sink before rinsing and drying them. I place them in the dishwasher and close it. Grabbing all my stuff I head out to my car, locking the door before leaving. After my things and I are safely inside I place my iPod in my pocket and take out my keys.

I start the car, pull out of the driveway and onto the street. I drive for about fifteen minutes before I arrive. There are a limited number of parking spaces but I manage to find one near the front of the school. By now I am fully aware that all eyes are fixated on me. I turn off the engine and lock my doors, I step out of my car and begin to walk towards the school. People are quietly speaking and pointing in my direction so to drown them out I place my earbuds into my ears and hit play. Muse's 'Uprising fill my ears and I smile. I spare a small glance behind me and my vision catches on a group of five. Having only a millisecond of time I can see they look very beautiful. Their eyes are as fixated on me as everyone else's are but I can tell that they are staying silent.

'Weird, but at least they aren't openly talking about me. I'm grateful for that'

It seemed very random but one of them had smirked at me before I had turned my attention back to the space in front of me. By the time I managed to find my way to the office I had taken my earbuds out. I stepped inside the room and waited behind the desk until the secretary spoke.

"Hello, what can I help you with?" She asked

I cleared my throat before answering "Hi. My name is, Elissa Marcussen-Grey. I'm new here." I say politely.

She smiles as recognition fills her features "Ah, yes. Chief Swan's niece right?"

I nodded and she proceeded to hand me my school schedule and a color coded map of the school. Pointing out where my first class would be. As well as emergency exits in case something goes wrong. I thank her before turning and checking my schedule.

1st Period: Trigonometry with Mr. Cooper.

2nd Period: English with Ms. Perry

3rd Period: Art with Mr. Moore

4th Period: US History with Mrs. Chase

5th Period: Lunch

6th Period: Chemistry with Mr. Wiles

7th Period: Study Hall with Ms. Newman

'Whoever decided to give me study hall at the end of the day has my eternal gratitude.'

I smile and place the sheet for all my teachers to sign at the top of the pile. Ready to hand it over to the first teacher. Ms. Cope said I had to have all my teachers sign it and return it to the office by the end of the day. I'll have to make a mental note to tell Bella this. I head down the corridor to my first class of the day.

I step inside and walk to the teachers desk. Mr. Cooper's head shoots up from the boards, smiles, than takes the slip of paper from my outstretched hand.

"Welcome to Trig, Ms. Grey. Would you like to introduce yourself to the class?"

"Sure. Hello, I'm Elissa but I prefer Eli and I just moved here to live with my uncle"

"Alright take a seat by Ms. Cullen, will you raise your hand?"

The girl in question raised her hand. She was one of the five I saw this morning. She had black spikey hair, pale complexion and golden eyes. I walked back and sat myself beside her while situating my belongings.

She smiled brightly and spoke "Hi, I'm Alice. It's nice to meet you."

"Hello Alice." I returned the smile.

After a few minutes of the teacher talking and taking a few notes, Alice turned to me and started a conversation.

"So Eli, why did you move here?"

"My family recently passed away so I came to live with my Uncle here in Forks." The smile instantly dropped from her face and she looked as If she had wished she hadn't asked that question. "I'm so sorry" she replied sullenly.

"It's okay, Alice. I'm just trying to get passed it. It was only a question. No harm done." I waved her off with a smile and she brightened up significantly. After the bell rang I said my goodbyes to Alice but she quickly grabbed my arm before I could leave.

"We're going to be best friends. I promise."

I had not been prepared for that sudden outburst but I felt that her statement was genuine.

"Whatever, you say, Bestie" I smiled at her. She smiled back then left.

My next two classes went by in a flash. But I have to say that Art was most certainly better than English. In English I had met Angela and Mike. Angela was a brainy type who loved to challenge herself and was in general a sweet girl.

Now Mike on the other hand, decided to make me a conquest. Within a minute of talking to me he began flirting non-stop. It was getting annoying really fucking fast. He's like one of those frou-frou dogs that like to hump people's legs. He wasn't bad looking but he was immature and clingy. Which was an instant turn off. God forbid I try to focus because then he starts to talk. I silently thanked the teacher for telling him to be quiet. Art was by far my favorite class. I got to sketch and feel at ease.

I was heading into fourth period, I walked to the teacher's desk and handed my slip to Mrs. Chase who signed it before saying "Alright, please take your seat next to Mr. Hale." She pointed and I quickly found my seat but when I looked over I was granted quite a sight. Mr. Hale was also one of the five I saw this morning. While his complexion and eyes were the same as Alice's his hair was a dark honey blonde color. He was most certainly attractive but I averted my eyes to the now speaking teacher.

Not long after the teacher had advised us to get out our history books. I, of course couldn't get one until tomorrow so I was out of luck. Or so I thought. Hale pushed his book between us so he could share. I smiled and whispered "thank you". Getting only a swift nod in return. I didn't read into it too much. I was vaguely aware that the girls had been glaring at me but when their gaze moved to my left the suddenly had this look of awe. Jealous much?

I felt bad that these hormonal teenage girls were probably throwing themselves at him. He clearly didn't want all that attention from the annoyed looks that plagued his lovely face. I knew for a fact I didn't want to add to the problem because while yes he is most certainly attractive I won't be that kind of girl. I would sooner be ripped limb by limb.

I looked over at the boy who seemed to be.. In distress? No, in pain. Was he that uncomfortable? Maybe I should…

I didn't even have time to think.. I looked over at him then back at the book and I whispered lowly, "I'm sorry".

I knew he heard me because as soon as the words left my mouth he had looked shocked. He didn't miss a beat.

"For what" his voice sounded like liquid cocaine. It was soft but timid yet there seemed to be a trace of strength resonating from those words.

"The girls in this room keeping looking at you like they want to jump your bones, you look so uncomfortable. And if this is a normal day then I'm sorry you have to deal with this" I said with sincerity and conviction.

Then he did something wonderful. He smiled. I was almost lost in a daze but I quickly composed myself and said "You should smile more often" I said with warmth, I could even feel it which was strange.

He didn't say anything after that, but there was a small smile still on his lips for the rest of the period.

~Time Goes On~

Lunch. It's usually categorized as a time of day in regards to meals. In school though, its absolute chaos. People are speaking obnoxiously loud for no damn reason other than to one up each other. Cliques seem non-existent though. So that's a plus. Angela met up with me outside the cafeteria and we walked through the lunchline. I really wasn't all that hungry so I got an apple and a water bottle. We paid for our food then she lead me to her table.

Two girls, two boys, Mike, Angela and I were now sitting at the table before the bombarding began.

"Hey, I'm Tyler" he winked after his introduction.

"Hello Gorgeous, my name is Eric".

"I'm Jessica" she smiled, but it seemed a little forced and then I saw a girl that had been oogling Hale when I was in History.

"Lauren, and you're not that bad looking" She said snidely, eyeing me up in the process. Like wow, okay bitch take a break. God, she seemed pretty but her personality made her extremely unattractive.

I zoned out for a bit until I heard the group begin to clamor around me.

"oh god here they come" Lauren said.

I looked to see who they were talking about. The five once again from this morning.

"I already know two of them but who are the other three?" I asked.

Jessica smiled realizing her days as a gossip queen had come to light. I wasn't going to like this, I could feel it in my gut. And I'm not usually wrong.

"They're the Cullen's and Hale's. The blonde girl is Rosalie Hale and she's with the bulky guy, Emmett Cullen. The little black haired girl is Alice Cullen, she's like super weird. The other blonde is Jasper Hale, Rosalie's twin brother the one who looks like he's in pain. And the last Is Edward Cullen. They are Dr. and Mrs. Cullen's adopted kids".

'Hmm, now I now whiskey eyes is Jasper, I hope he's alright'

Jessica interrupted my train of though. "Alice, Jasper and Edward are all single but I wouldn't get your hopes up. Evidently, no one here is worthy" She added the last sentence bitterly. I clenched my fists under the table.

Then Tyler butted in. "Emmett probably uses steroids, I mean come on no guy can be that strong without em'". Next was Lauren, "Rosalie, is like a total stuck up bitch. She never talks to anyone. And Alice is really weird, like who acts like that". And it all got worse from there. Everyone at my table kept going on and on about this subject. I was starting to get pissed. My knuckles had turned white and Angela looked at me concerned.

And then I snapped.

"What gives you the right to judge people? Who are you to say that Rosalie is a bitch, you don't even know her. The same goes for Edward and Emmett. I actually have talked with Alice and she is a really decent human being unlike you Lauren. And Jasper is probably uncomfortable because most of the girls here look at him like an object rather than a person. So if you are going to continue this little gossip session, I'll be taking my leave". I then grabbed my things and walked out of the cafeteria, with everyone having heard my outburst.

'FUCK. Good going Eli, already pissing people off'

I walked outside into the parking lot and sat in my car, trying to cool off. Don't get me wrong, I do not regret telling them off but I wish I had handled it better. I sat there for a minute before I heard a soft knock coming from my window. I looked up to see Rosalie Hale. I was confused but I opened the door to my car and stepped out. I was a little lost for words but luckily I didn't have to.

"I just wanted to say, thank you. No one has ever stood up for us before." Her soft melodic voice said.

"Don't worry about it, no one should ever talk about you guys like that. I've only met two of you but I'm sure you all are just as good."

She smiled at that, like actually smiled, and pulled me into a side hug. Then quickly left as she appeared.

Now there was only one thing on my mind.

'WAIT! What the hell just happened?'