A/N: Don't own Twilight…yada, yada

"Oh and one more thing," Serenity said as I sighed. "It's nothing bad. Just that, my first basketball game is next Saturday and I have to start practicing this Friday."

"I didn't even know you tried out for the team. Isn't it a little late in the season?" I questioned curiously.

Serenity nodded. "I've been shooting baskets in gym for the past couple days since I want the athletic, sporty image. The coach has been watching me and now wants me to join the team and of course I said yes."

I nodded. "That's not a shock." Serenity tried suppressing a smile, which she failed miserably as we reached the truck. Where Katie was waiting as she looked Serenity over, head to toes.

She turned her gaze over to me. "You can't be too mad if she's still in one piece." Serenity laughed, stepping into the car as I held back a chuckle.

"You have so much to learn Katie," I said. She gave us a strange look before sighing and getting into the truck.

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We made it home in record time, and went about our usual business. Including, acting as if we weren't going to be entertaining guests tomorrow night. Dead guests to be more specific, but so far I was the only who knew that secret or so I keep telling myself. It took me twice as long to do my homework as I couldn't concentrate from worry of tomorrow's dinner and debating about calling mom and dad. To see if they really knew what was going on, and were okay with it as Serenity said they were.

However, I didn't call them. I simply put it off; it was the easiest thing to do.

Instead I went to work, chatted with an even chatter Mike. He was worried and…jealous that Edward and I were actually talking now. He still didn't know that Edward's family including Edward would all be going to my house for supper, which would certainly leave Mike in a jealous fit. I had to set him up with somebody if I was going to get him off my back. Jessica might be a good prospect. She did have a crush on him and I had no doubt Serenity would be thrilled in setting them up. She always liked to play matchmaker that and a shrink, but I think mostly for the big words. Of course with the way our family is structured a philologist might be good to have around.

Coming straight back home after work, I started cooking a late dinner. It took longer to get back as the roads were starting to get slicker, which meant only one thing…

"SNOW! Finally, took Washington long enough," Serenity shouted from the living room.

Katie looked around the corner where the two rooms were connected as Serenity barged in glowing with happiness.

"Have you checked the news yet? It's going to be snowing tomorrow. Maybe if we're lucky we can get snowed in and not have to go to school." She took her seat next to Katie as I finished setting the bowls on the table.

I took my seat across from them. "You know if that does happen Serenity the Cullens can't come over for dinner. It would be dangerous." I held back chuckles knowing very well weather conditions were probably the last thing that worried the Cullens. They could easily walk away from a crash, no doubt.

Serenity's face fell slightly before she countered back. "But it's only supposed to snow hard in the morning and then lighten up the rest of the day. So the roads shouldn't be too bad close to dinner time."

"Or you could always call Alice and reschedule for safety precautions," Katie added, the voice of reason this time. Serenity thought about that silently before I added in.

"You know why don't, you wait until tomorrow. If schools cancelled then reschedule if not then don't." Serenity nodded and we started digging in.

It was silent for a few minutes before Serenity broke in with conversation. "Do you know what school event is happening a couple hours after my first basketball game." Serenity stated rather then asked. I looked over at Katie who shrugged. "A school dance, girls' choice. Isn't that great?" Serenity looked incredibly happy while I tried not to groan. All I could think about was Mike following me around more than usual. "Bella, what do you think?" Serenity asked smirking knowing very well of my opinion.

"Dancing, oh what fun," I replied sarcastically.

Katie looked confused by my reaction and tone. Serenity on the other hand chuckled and added softly 'it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh.' I narrowed my eyes at her as Serenity's smile only increased before turning her attention over to a puzzled Katie.

"Bella has always hated dancing since. Well, since I can remember," Serenity explained before taking a loaf of bread and ripping it in half.

"It wouldn't be so bad if I knew how to dance better. AND I had better dancing partners," I replied forking my salad angrily.

"Well don't take your anger out on the defenseless salad, and besides John wasn't that terrible." I gave her a look as she sighed. "He knows how to dance well, but he's not good enough to help your dancing. I don't think the best dancer could do that," she said trying to hide a smile.

"It can't be that bad," Katie intercepted.

"That's because you haven't seen it, which gives me an idea." The look on Serenity face absolutely terrified me.

"Whatever it is Serenity, no. You already invited the Cullens without talking to me. That is your one grace for the year."

"Oh come on Bells. Don't you think it would be fun to have a dancing contest with the whole family together?" I almost choked on my food when I heard that.

Coughing I replied, "No, Serenity. IT would be a DIASTER. Do you hear me a catastrophic, disaster."

"And why is that, because most of the family would be forcing you to dance with John?" She raised her eyebrow.

"Well yes, there it that, but I've already made a fool of myself for a lifetime. I don't need to add more insult to injury. Okay, period. No dancing, do you understand?"

Serenity looked smug before saying, "And what if you found a dancing partner that wouldn't make you look so terrible. That would actually make you look like you danced your whole life. How about then?"

I narrowed my eyes at her. "Didn't you just say that the best dancer in the world wouldn't and couldn't help me?" She rolled her eyes before I continued. "If you do find a dancer that can make me look like I know at least what I'm doing then and only then will we have a dancing contest." I held out my hand as Serenity shook it. "And you can't trick somebody into asking me to randomly dance, Serenity. And they have to make me look good Serenity. No less than that."

"Understood," Serenity replied as we started eating again.

"Well this should be interesting," Katie said under her breath. Indeed it shall, and with Serenity included it would be no doubt something I regret later.

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The news was right it was snowing hard in the morning, but to Serenity's disappointment not hard enough for school to be canceled. She really shouldn't have expected it, this is Washington and I'm sure it snowing wasn't such a big deal as it would be in other states, sunnier states. States that I deeply missed right about now.

Arriving at school you could see kids having fun throwing snowballs at each other, which of course excited a certain person.

"Let's have a snowball fight," Serenity exclaimed as I turned off the deafening engine of the truck. We were all still seated in the warm truck buddle up while Serenity was watching the other kids having fun. With wonder as if this was a miracle of some kind, which to her it might be. In fact she was starting to fog up my window.

As you can see we hadn't been around cold states in quite awhile, which caused me to feel a bit guilty. It was my fault after all for some of my siblings' deprivation.

"Let's not, and say we did," I replied as we all hopped at of the car.

"But…" Serenity said looking heart-stricken.

I sighed trying to push my guilt away. "Serenity if you want to throw snowballs around, then go ahead. However, I'm going in class where it's nice and warm. Have fun," I said leaving with Katie following. Serenity on the other hand went off in the opposite direction to where the flying snow was.

Walking in to the school I saw a certain Volvo coming into the parking lot being waived by Serenity. I groaned as I held the door open for Katie, who was trying to hold back on her laughter.

"She's really getting to you?" Katie asked as we walked side by side down the hallway.

"More than she ever has, more than I thought possible. I think she is actually going for the record of having the most irritated sister." We turned the corner passing a group of laughing, soaked students. I shook my head in disbelief.

I didn't understand the point in snowball fights when you would be dripping wet and freezing moments later. There weren't any benefits to the game or maybe I just grew up too fast to appreciate the game and just have pointless fun.

"I'm sure she's not trying to do this on purpose, but I think…" Katie paused, a look of deep thinking crossing her face.

"But what?" I asked. Pausing outside the door of my classroom as Katie looked up.

"I think she's just lonely. She doesn't have any friends outside the family, does she?"

I thought about it for a minute before realizing she really didn't excluding Katie and Wesley (sort of). "Not counting you, no. She doesn't," I said leaning against the door. Unlike, Noah and I, we had John, Riley, and Karina.

"Which explains why she's grown so attached to Alice so quickly. They have quite a bit in common causing that connection and easily flowing conversation. Add that with Alice being the one to go up to her you've got a friendship Serenity is going to have a hard time to let go when time comes." Katie smiled a sad smiled as I started at her almost open-mouthed.

"Since when did you become so wise?" I asked her as she shrugged.

"Experience on certain issues," Katie replied in a grave voice. "See you at lunch?" I nodded as Katie left for her class.

I opened the door my hands slightly shaking. As much as I was glad Serenity had a friend who apparently filled a certain gap she was missing I was terrified and worried. It would be easier, much easier if Serenity connected with someone like us, and of course harder if it had been a human when the time came to leave the person behind. A vampire just makes it so much more complicated to a high degree in power.

Alice looked sincere and cheerful, but that didn't get rid of my doubts. Everyone had their masks, some that covered their true and through intentions. Not only that but what would happen when we left, would she or her family follow us. Would they hunt us down and if they didn't what would happen if we ran into them in the future. I doubt they would forget us now that Serenity has become good friends with one of them.

Sitting down at my desk flashes of what could come came to mind. The possibilities, the outcomes, were mixed and bleak. My breathing hitched as I came to terms that we were in trouble. There was a rare chance, a glimmer of hope, that this could be a win-win situation for us. The great risk was they would find out what we where or have an idea about it. Even without figuring out how to kill us this was still a chance full of risk. And it didn't seem to matter if we stayed for a couple months to a year or two or even if we left right now. We were still in trouble.

Talk about your cloudy future.

Okay, I'm sorry guys it took me so long to update especially with only this (it feels more like a filler chapter than anything else). School has just been a killer, not only that though but I've also learned recently that a close friend of mine is going to another school. So I'm trying to get used to the idea of not having her around next semester and it's not easy especially since another our other friend is leaving as well (moving in fact, but luckily not out of state). Add that to the fact that there aren't many girls in the class. With my two friends gone that leaves only two other girls, myself, and maybe two new girls who might come, but still not many girls in my grade next with the loss of great friends. So yeah, it's been a trying year this year. The only good thing so far is that I have my driver's license unfortunately I still have no car.

Now stepping away from my life and going to the story. I'll try and update again soon no guarantees. I will also try and keep the information at the bottom of my profile updated. Where it has xStory Updatesx, which is where you want to go to check and see what's happening with a story of mine. There I will type when it is supposed to come out (don't be surprised w/ changes) along with explanations with why it's not out. I will also have information posted there for new story ideas that might come around, but will probably take some time. Okay, well I really need to get some sleep now as it's already 12:15AM. The good thing is I took my S.A.T. Test Wednesday leaving me school free till Monday. Meaning I was able to take some time and work on this story. Unfortunately, I have homework to do tomorrow. Well goodnight, good morning, or good afternoon whatever time it is over there.