Ok first off, I am so sorry that I haven't updated in the past, almost, month. I haven't had a computer to do so since my laptops hardrive broke. I was able to write, though i'm afraid the chapters are that great though i didn't want to keep you guys all just waiting so...secondly i'm sorry if they aren't that good. I promise to ramp it up by next update which will not take as long.


The next couple weeks flew by with basically the normal things happening. Christmas was probably the only exciting thing that happened during break with getting a few new outfits and various other things from my parents and the Cullen's especially Alice, who had actually designed some things. Mom has been actually trying to not be so stubborn though I had a feeling it wouldn't ever be the same. Emmett had gotten me a new camera since my last one had been broken for awhile and I couldn't even see the display anymore.

New Years had also gone by without much happening just a girly party with Rose and Alice and a wonderful kiss as midnight from Emmett. Now back at school a rumor had been circulating about a new girl moving to town next week.

"Yeah evidentially she's Chief Swan's daughter," Jessica gushed before English.

"Is this how it is whenever someone new comes to town?" I laughed softly remembering when I showed up at the beach.

"Yeah pretty much," Angela giggled.

"Poor girl," I grimaced slightly.


I pulled into the parking lot a bit early intending to finish up a bit of homework for Spanish so I would have to do it during lunch. "Hey Piper," Eric greeted and I looked up to see him sitting on the cement wall.

"What are you doing up there?" I giggled.

"Waiting for the new girl," He smiled and jumped down.

"Ahhhh I see," I nodded as a loud clunk and bang was heard and turned around to see a bright orange truck. "I think you're on," I smiled watching a pretty brunette get out of the car.

"Are you going?"

"Yeah I've got some things to do, go get her welcoming committee." I giggled and he set off, 'oh that poor girl.'

Twenty minutes later the bell rang for first period. Sighing I got up and quickly walked out of the library, "I've been looking for you Missy," Someone whispered over my shoulder and I turned quickly meeting Emmett.

"Sorry, I had to finish my Spanish work someone came over late last night and didn't let me finish it."

"Oh and who might have this been?" He smirked, "I don't have competition do I?"

"Never," I smiled and moved up just as he leaned down for a tiny kiss.

"It's time for class you two," Devan chuckled.

"I'll see you in Physics," He smirked.

"See you then," I giggled before being dragged away by Rose.


Calculus ended soon enough and then it was time for English after saying goodbye to Rose and Devan I started towards the classroom. "Hey Piper," someone called and I turned but didn't see anyone and shrugged just about to turn around when I literally bumped into someone.

"Oh my God, I'm so sorry," I backed up and held up my hands looking up to see the new girl Isabella Swan.

"Oh no it's fine, I shouldn't have had my nose buried in this map anyhow" she shrugged and I let out a tiny giggle.

"I'm Piper," I introduced myself holding out my hand and she looked a little surprised.

"Bella," She shook my hand.

"Why do you look so surprised?"

"I just expected you to already know who I was, seems like everyone else does."

"Oh I did it's just I figured you'd actually want to introduce yourself. You see I was the new girl, been there done that…Thoughhhh I came in the summer so I bet it this is a little harder."

"Yeah it's a little difficult."

"The attention…?" I guessed since she didn't really look like an attention seeking person.

"The attention," she nodded slightly with a tiny smile.

"Well what class do you have next?"

"English," she pointed to the classroom.

"Me too," I smiled and we walked in, I saw her quickly walk towards the back, "yeah that's not gonna help." I giggled and she let out a little sigh.


Just as I had told her sitting in the back hadn't helped everyone still stared at her and now I was glad I hadn't come in the middle of the year. After that Physics was pretty boring and I mostly passed notes with Emmett and then there was a pretty uneventful gym where we went over the rules of volleyball.

"Lunch time…" Edward groaned as we walked out of gym, "great." See he had been in a particularly grumpy mood lately, Alice had mentioned it was because he's the only single one in the house now. Plus lunch had never really been his favorite time which I can't blame him for, I mean you've got tons of different minds rattling on and then you've also got the voices too.

"Hey guys," Devan, Rose and Jasper walked up as we were going around to the side entrance somehow we all ended up in our pairs except for Edward who dragged behind all of us: Rose and Devan were in front of Emmett and I and then Alice and Jasper were behind.

"Here," Emmett smiled taking the door from Devan and holding it open, smiling I walked through and flipped around waiting for him and Jasper took the door. Smirking he took my hand and we walked past Jessica, Angela…well the whole group and I noticed Bella with them talking just as Emmett chuckled.

"What?" I bumped my hip into him.

"They're talking about us," He whispered so only I could hear.

"What are they saying?" I asked as we sat at the table.

"Well mostly how it's weird for Alice and Jasper, and Rose and Devan to be together since we all live together. Well that Jessica girl is…" He chuckled again, "now she's saying Alice is weird and Jasper basically looks constipated."

"I heard that," Jasper growled as he and Alice took their seats making sure that I was away from any air/heat vents.

"You were meant to," Emmett smirked slinging his arm over my shoulder as Edward finally strolled in. About half way to the table he got a small crooked smile until he got to the table.

'Anything good?' I asked mentally to his smile as I began eating my sandwich.

"Apparently none of the girls here are good enough for me," he commented then became very focused, this I learned was what he usually did when reading they're thoughts. Suddenly his expression became confused and he looked at Bella.

"Why do you have all of those," I muttered to Emmett looking down at a bag full of eggs.

"I'm being human," he scoffed like it was a normal thing to have a dozen eggs for lunch.

"Alrighty," I giggled and he leaned down kissing my forehead.

"Hey what would you say if I asked to come over tonight?" He smirked.

"Well I usually don't mind so I don't know why tonight would be any different."

"Shall we?" Rose asked just as I finished my lunch and we all focused around to each other.

"So, is the new one afraid of us yet?" Emmett asked and I glared up at him while Edward shrugged and we all got up and started walking out of the cafeteria. As we passed by I waved to the table and got a wave back from everyone except for Lauren.


Government passed by quickly enough and it seemed that Mike had finally gotten the clue that I wasn't interested and had moved onto Bella because he kept chattering on if I knew anything about her or guessing what she would like. Just as I was exiting at the bell I stepped out just as what I'm guessing was Edward rushed by bumping my shoulder. At the impact I stumbled back and grimaced 'oww,' I spoke tohim silently.

Frowning I continued onto Spanish rubbing my shoulder wondering what was wrong with him.

"What happened?" Emmett looked up at me confused when I sat down beside him.

"Had a little run in with a speeding piece of marble."

"Which speeding piece of marble," he growled and I glanced over at him before rolling my eyes.

"Calm down," I sighed, "and it was the moody one, but I'm fine it's just bruised." I watched him calm slightly.

"Where is the moody one?" He asked looking around the classroom.

"He was headed outside when I last saw him." I saw him start to get up just as the bell rang.


Walking out to the car I was still massaging my shoulder, "maybe we should go see Carlisle," Emmett suggested and I just shook my head.

"It's just a bruise Em," I smiled dropping my head as we all somehow connected exiting the school and as we got closer to the Volvo they all increasingly became more worried.

"I've got to go something's wrong," Emmett quickly pushed me toward my jeep.

"Ok," I frowned, "I'll see you tonight?"

"See you tonight," he gave a small smile and he leaned up giving me a small kiss before blurring into the car. All to quickly they took off racing out of the parking lot, frowning I looked up at the entrance of the school and saw Bella staring at where the Volvo had been. Suddenly I was kind of reminded of when Emmett had met me, the sudden change in attitude, the aggression.

'…now I wonder what he's going to do."


I was sitting in my bed just staring at the clock as it turned to 12 o'clock. Frowning I gave up and settled into bed and flipped off the light figuring that I would talk to him in the morning.


That morning I didn't really feel like dressing up much and just threw on a pair of skinny jeans, and a long sleeve boat neck cream colored shirt along with a black boyfriend cardigan and lace up boots. I pulled my hair up into a low messy side braid and put a long dark blue pendant around my neck before adding black eyeliner and mascara around my eyes.

I headed down the stairs and walked into the kitchen grabbing a banana from the table where no one sat since Dad was working on finishing the next couple chapters before his editor got on his case and Mom was…well still being her stubborn self but a better stubborn self. Silently I finished my breakfast as my phone buzzed on the table. Picking it up I noticed that it was a text from Emmett.

Meet me on the side of the cafeteria

Not even bothering to text back I just got up and grabbed my bag walking out to my jeep and driving to the school. I got to the side of the cafeteria quickly enough and saw Emmett standing there with a sad look on his face.

"What happened?" I whispered walking up to him and his arms wrapped around me as he kissed the top of my head.

"Sorry I didn't make it last night."

"Yeah don't care. What happened?"

"Edward left," I looked up at him surprised and wrapped my arms around him.

"I'm sorry," I mumbled against his chest and felt his arms tighten slightly hugging me closer.


The first class of the day wasn't really that great, Rose was pissed off beyond belief while Devan and I weren't in the best of moods. The teacher thankfully ignored us and I believe I can thank Rose for that. Finally the bell rang and we all just picked up our things not even bothering to take notes. As we pushed out into the crowded halls I just nodded to the two and parted ways. Slowly I walked towards the English classroom ignoring everyone until I got to my seat near the back and instantly my eye drifted to the window.

"Hey Piper," the only voice I didn't want to hear greeted.

"Hey," I gave a small nod glancing over at her and saw a slightly hurt expression. I know it wasn't right to be mad at the brunette but I couldn't help it. She had forced one of my best friends to move away, "Sorry bad day."

"Oh ok," She nodded and turned to the front as Jessica entered and sat beside her instantly starting to rattle off stupid shit.

The rest of the week went by just the same this weekend I hadn't even wanted to go over to the Cullen's with Emmett just coming over for a few hours at night, but that all changed Sunday night when I got a text from Alice telling me Edward was home. Letting out a little squeal of joy I hopped up and heard footsteps racing up the stairs before bursting into my room.

"What's wrong?" Mom looked around the room.

"Really?" I scoffed getting up off the bed, "What'd you think mom Emmett finally come to attack me?"

"Piper," she shook her head and attempted to walk out.

"No you're going to stay here and hear what I have to say. You sent me to a therapist, I'm on medication, we even moved to a different town so I could get over this and you know what Emmett is the only one that broke through. Now granted I'm still taking my pills but have you even noticed that I don't hyperventilate whenever a guy gets within two feet of me? Have you thought about anyone but yourself?"

"I am not thinking…"

"You are! You feel guilty for not being there and because of it you're scared that it will happen again. I'm actually happy and you're attempting to push away what makes me happy. How in the world is that not just thinking of yourself." She just stood there silent in my doorway so I continued on in my little rant, "and how do you expect me to get over something when you are constantly reminding me of that!"

"Pippa," She frowned.

"No I'm so tired of this! I love Emmett and I expect you to give him a chance!" I yelled.

"You what?" She asked surprised and as I ran over what I said in my mind I instantly felt all my anger fade.

"I said I love him," I whispered.

"Oh honey I'm sorry," She broke down and came over to hug me a bit timidly I hugged her back still surprised by what I had blurted out.

"Alright Mom," I attempted to move back and after about 3 tries she gave up and moved back. "I've got school in the morning so I'm going to go to bed."

"Alright honey," she nodded and slowly retreated out of the door as soon as she left I closed the door. With a sigh I turned around and almost let out a loud scream but a hand clapped over my mouth.

"Did you mean it?" Emmett asked and my eyes went about as wide as saucers as he dropped his hand.

"You heard that?" I whispered and he just nodded his head, "yes I meant it."

Suddenly his lips were on mine and I was being lifted. With a small smile I wrapped my legs and arms around him as he sat down on the bed, "I'm guessing that you like that," I giggled against his lips.

"I like that a lot," I felt his thumb brush over my pulse point before he pulled back, "Piper I love you too." Just like that a huge smile spread over my features.

"I'm glad to hear that."