The next few weeks went by uneventfully. We spent most of our time with Jacob, either at his house or at Charlie's. We also frequently visited the beach, studying the coastline for caves and underwater grottoes. Our routine stayed relatively the same, day after day. That is, until the week before school started.

Jacob's school didn't start for another week or so, but Billy wanted him to come with Amanda and I to Port Angeles when we went on our school shopping trip.

When we got there, Amanda, ever the bookworm, went to find the bookstore, while Jake and I went to Walmart. Jake wanted to go straight to the automotive section, but I reminded him that we were there to go school shopping for Amanda and I.

Amanda's P.O.V.

As i walked into the bookstore, only one thing caught my eye. And that was the most gorgeous boy i had ever seen. His skin was as white as snow, and his hair the color of a shiny new penny. He was tall, with a sinuous build.

He looked to be about 17, and had striking molten amber eyes.

He was flipping through a vampire novel with a knowing smirk on his flawless features. It was like he knew the end of the story all too well.

The second i spotted him, he turned to look at me with his haunting stare. I felt the slight tickle at the edge of my mind that i normally felt when my sister was listening in on my thoughts. I instantly put up my mental shields. A puzzled look briefly flashed across the boy's face. I cautiously stepped toward the mythological novels, and was approached by the boy.

He looked like he was in pain, like he wanted to run the other direction, and tear my throat out at the same time. But in his eyes, there was a curiosity that demanded answers. I quickly glanced about the room, memorizing where my exits were. "I have not seen you around here before. I am Edward. And you?"

"I'm Amanda. We haven't met because I just moved here." I said, wary of the ominous vibe he was emitting. He glanced up and down my frame, as though suspecting that i was more than i seemed. He has no idea.

I glanced out the shop window, and saw my sister looking in at me, signaling me to come with her.

"I have to go now. My sister's looking for me." I called as I walked through the door.

"What took you so long? I was trying to call you, but i couldn't get through." Kassie said, worried. I noticed that Jacob was nowhere to be seen.

"I'm sorry. I had my blocks up. There was this guy I was talking to, and he seemed like he was trying to read my mind," I said.

"That's impossible. Well, I left Jacob in the car section, so we better get back soon, before he buys the entire stock," Kassie giggled, and we walked back towards the Walmart.

Kassie's P.O.V.

Jake couldn't deny the "irresistable call" (direct quote) of the automotive section. So I left him in the company of some carborators, and went to find my sister. I was walking down the street, when i spotted her inside of the bookstore. Figures.

She was talking to this cute boy, but something about him wasn't quite right. He seemed to be in pain, but was tolerating it. Hmm. Maybe he stubbed his toe. Oh well.

Amanda finally looked out of the window and spotted me. I waved at her.

"I have to go now. My sister's looking for me," she called as she walked out the door.

"What took you so long? I was trying to call you, but I couldn't get through."

"I'm sorry. I had my blocks up. There was this guy I was talking to, and he seemed like he was trying to read my mind," she said.

"That's impossible. Well, I left Jacob in the car section, so we better get back soon, before he buys the entire stock," I joked, as we started on our way to the Walmart. "So, who was the hottie?"

"All I got was his name is Edward."

"Hmm. How mysterious. I wonder if he goes to Forks..." I thought aloud.

A/N: DON'T KILL ME! I know that this is inexcusably late, but i had some school issues, and then i lost the file, and... ok ok, i'll shut up now.