A/N Thanks to Danni (runswithvamps), caleb's babe, Zoey24, and Sunmellow

I'm sorry I haven't updated, my sister is on the computer a lot and I didn't go on to fanfiction for a month so I currently have 41 chapters to read and more come every day. So I am in crazy need for reading. Oh, and I realized I forgot to write a disclaimer for the other chapters so…

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So… my first story? (hint hint: that means review) Okay seriously guys, 375 hits (right now) six reviews. That's pathetic. Can you at least say nice? There must be something you like about it or something you think I could improve. And if not, tell me that my story was boring and unmemorable. Then I'll know to try to make more interesting. And not having an audience (that I know of because you don't review. So so far that has lead me to the conclusion that no one likes my story) means that I don't have a taskmaster which means I don't update. Why update if no one cares?

Ch. 5 Cliff Diving

Why am I doing this any way? Melanie and I were driving to La Push, which I found out was an Indian Reservation by the beach. We were driving down a road in the middle of the forest. I watched tree after tree flick past.

"So, what type of party is this?" I said breaking the silence.

"Um, I don't know. There usually is a giant fire and the guys from La Push are hot, but they all look like they're in their late twenties. The oldest one, Sam, is with a girl called Emily. She used to be pretty, but a bear attacked her, and now she has scars all over her face. Sam goes around ordering the boys around, and you know what's weird. They just do it. They don't even complain. Quil worships this five-year-old named Claire. I could never get his attention. Apparently Jacob went to boarding school but he never even visits. Jared is totally in love with Kim. You should see them together. They're all holding hands and staring into each other's eyes. Paul is always hanging out with Jacob sister, Rachel. Then there is Seth. He's really energetic. I don't know much about Collin and Brady. Their both around fifteen. A girl always hangs out with them too. Leah Clearwater. She's Seth's sister, and she's really mean and rude. I think Embry's the cutest."

I remembered the guys I had seen when I had barely arrived at Forks.

"I think I saw them."

"You did? Aren't they so cute?"

"I don't know. I didn't notice."

"We're here."

I stepped out of the car and walk over to a group of people. There were the people from school and the Indians. They were the same people I saw. Embry walked over to me. I looked around but Melanie had vanished.

"Hi," he said.

Now that Melanie mentioned it he did look a little cute… Okay I was lying to myself. He was a lot more than a little cute. He was really tall like six foot and his hair was short and black. He had a gigantic smile that lit up his whole face and made him look, there was no other way to describe it, handsome.

"Hi, I'm Amanda."

"I'm Embry. You just moved over here, didn't you?"

"How does everybody know that?"

Embry shrugged. "Quil told me, and Billy told him, and Charlie told him, and you know Charlie. He doesn't seem able to keep his mouth shut."

"No. I don't know who Charlie is."

"He's the chief of police and Bella's father. " Interesting. "Do you know who Bella is?"

"Yes, wasn't she the one who went to collage and never talked to any of her friends again? Or was Mike being love sick because that's what it sounded like."

"Mike? Oh, yeah, I remember him. He never gave up, always trying to win Bella's heart… like Jacob," suddenly dropped his gigantic smile, his face becoming sad. He suddenly dropped into deep thought.

"Jacob? Didn't he go to boarding school?"

"What? Oh, yeah, right, he did."

I was absolutely sure that he might have been telling the truth. Or I was 100% sure that he was 99.9% truthful. Okay, I give up. But Bella and Jacob disappearing at the same time, two years ago? Fishy. But why would Embry be lying? He seemed honest to me.

"Why did he leave?"

"It… it's complicated."

I changed the subject.

"I didn't know it was possible for everyone to know who you are." I shook my head disbelievingly.

"Well it is. Do you like it here in Forks?"

"Are you kidding me? It's damp and miserable over here. I mean, I don't mind the cold much but it's so grey and depressing. Is it ever sunny?"

Embry and I started talking. I talked! I barely ever talk now a days. Embry was likable and funny. With him I felt like I could be myself. I almost forgot about my parents. Almost. I could never completely forget them. They always hovered on the edge of my mind.

"How old are you?" I asked.

"Eighteen."

"Eighteen!"

"Yes, Eighteen"

"But you look… a lot older."

"I know." He grinned at me.

I shook my head in disbelief.

"How old are you?" he asked me.

"Seventeen."

He smirked at me. "You look a lot younger."

I stuck my tongue out at him.

We walked up and down the beach. I watched the waves crash like thunder. Waves of icy wind felt like they were going to blow me away. Salt stung my nose and filled my mouth with its taste. My hair streamed behind me as I began to run. I felt like I could fly. I ran down the beach and kicked my sandals off. I splashed through the waves. It felt like icy needles were poking me. My feet felt numb but I ran and ran and ran. I smiled and walked of the water that I was knee deep in. I was freezing. Again I doubted my sanity. Why on earth would I do that?

I saw Embry jogging over to me.

"Here," he handed me his jacket, "Why did you do that?"

I think he doubted my sanity too. I shrugged.

"Come on let's go back."

He started walking back and I followed him. He kept looking at me as if he were afraid I would do something crazy. When I walked next to him I realized that he was burning hot. Or maybe I was just freezing cold. I dismissed the thought.

"I haven't seen you at school why is that?"

"Oh, I go to school here at La Push. Have you ever dated?"

I was taken aback by that question.

"No, I was never popular at school. Why?"

Did he like me? No, it was just a question. Why would he like me?

He shrugged.

"I've never dated either."

"What do you like to do? You know, as a hobby."

He shrugged, "I like to play football, cliff diving…"

"Cliff diving?" I almost screamed.

"Uh, yeah," he looked confused.

"Jumping of cliffs is your hobby?" My voice was high and squeaky.

"Well, it's into the water…"

"In Forks? The water would be freezing. You'd get pneumonia!"

"Amanda, I'm fine. We do it all the time and none of us has ever gotten pneumonia," he said in a calm voice trying to reassure me.

"Okay then. What are your other hobbies, to distract me from your stupidity."

"Well, I like drawing…"

"You do? I love drawing…"

"Will you stop interrupting me?"

"Sorry."

And we talked about that until…

"I should be going now. Where's Melanie?"

Melanie wasn't on the beach. She wasn't by the fire. Actually, I knew exactly where she was. She was at home. She seemed to have forgotten me when I went off to talk to Embry. I don't think she really liked me. I think she thought I was just good gossip, and her car was gone. She didn't even tell me she was leaving.

"Melanie left me and now I don't have a ride home."

I was mad at Melanie for leaving me.

"I could give you a ride," Embry offered.

You know, I wasn't so mad at Melanie any more.

We got into his car, which was a dark blue. I had no idea what type of car it was, not being educated in cars. We drove in silence. Not an awkward silence, we were both deep in thought. Thinking. I seemed to be doing that a lot now. When we pulled up to my driveway, Embry started fidgeting.

"So… um… are you doing anything on Sunday."

I raised my eyebrow up at him. "No."

"Doyouwanytogotodinnersomewhere?" That came out really fast.

"What?"

He took a deep breath. "Do you want to go to dinner somewhere?"

Wow. I had no idea what to do. I liked him, but did I love him? I had never been on a date before. What do I say? What do I do? What do I wear? The panic seemed to show on my face.

"You don't have to if you don't…"

"No, no, it's okay. I just…"

"Haven't dated before?"

"Exactly."

"So, that's a yes?"

"Yeah."

He let out a big sigh.

"Okay, I'll pick you up at six on Sunday." Then he drove away quickly leaving me standing there unsure what to do.

I walked inside and went straight to the phone. Ring. Ring. Ring. Almost as bad as ticking. Then, "Hello."

"Melissa, I mean Melanie, I need help. I have a date on Sunday and I don't know what to do…"