First period wasn't too horrible but by lunch time I wanted to off myself. I hated being the new girl, everyone seemed to watch and judge at the drop of a hat. Even the ones who didn't say a word to me, they just whispered as I walked by. Let's just say it got old quick.

I was rounding the corner trying to find my way to my next class, which by the way decided to hide from me, when I ran into a rock solid body, effectively throwing off my already wobbly balance. Looking up I forgot about me falling on my ass, this guy was hot, really super sexy hot.

I realized I was staring and quickly dropped my gaze to my feet. He chuckled offering me a large tanned hand. I accepted but still kept my gaze away from his.

"You must be new here." His deep voice washed over me.

I nodded not trusting my ability to speak.

"The names Embry, Embry Call. Your Bella Swan right?"

Again I nodded.

"You're not much of a talker are you?" he quipped.

I sighed, "I am I just hate being new. I'm sorry if I came off as rude." I apologized.

"No big deal I was new last year. I transferred from the Reservation's school, fyi they don't care for outsiders much."

"Why were you an outsider?" this guy was interesting, he didn't seem to judge me off the bat. It was refreshing.

"Well my mom isn't Quileute she's from the Makah tribe. My father left her before I was even born. I moved here after I was 2 years old. They really haven't liked me since." He explained.

Suddenly I felt awful for Embry; he had it worse off than I did.

"Well I think they're missing out on knowing a wonderful person." I stated as a matter of fact-ly.

He blushed, it was so cute.

Clearing his throat, "Do you need help finding your class?"

I fidgeted with my backpack, "I don't want to make you go out of your way."

I was being ridiculous, my nerves around him just frayed like the end of a freshly cut ribbon.

A perfect white smile appeared on his bronze face, "I'll be the judge of that. What do you have?"

Pulling my schedule from my binder I located my next class, "Uh…biology with Mr. Molina."

His smile widened further, "Well you're in luck, I'm heading that way."

As he led the way, I couldn't help but think about my earlier debate. I decided that I was wiping my slate clean, if only to be friends with this awesome guy.

A left and a long walk later we arrived in front of the biology class I wouldn't have found on my own. I swear they tucked this class away in the back of the school just to make new kids lose their minds.

I was about to thank Embry when he walked into the classroom no wonder he smiled, we had the same class.

"Mr. Call glad you could join us." I walked in in time to hear Mr. Molina tell Embry.

"Ah Miss Swan you may sit next to Mr. Call."

I felt the need to clarify about Embry, "Mr. Molina, he was late trying to help me find this class." I point my thumb in Embry's direction.

Mr. Molina just nodded.

"Very well then, lets gets started shall we." He said rolling the projector in front of the screen then shutting the lights off.

From that point it pretty much sounded repetitive, I had already learned half the stuff that was being taught. A piece of paper being shoved at me caught my attention.

Would you like to hang out sometime? You know black sheep to black sheep.

So he already noticed the way the other kids treated me like a leper.

That would be awesome, but it's like a friend thing right? Not a date?

His face showed no signs of rejection as he read my note.

No, no date. I think we both could use a friend. Dating complicates things.

Oh I think we would be great friends.

Then yes. Anytime.

He gave a bright disarming smile, it seemed like it was the first time he smiled in a long time. And I vowed right then to be the best friend I could and keep that smile on his face.