Edward's POV

"Hey, Edward!" I stopped walking when I heard Emmett calling for me. I turned around and he was suddenly right behind me almost knocking me over. "How's it going lil' bro!" He laughed as he threw his arm over my shoulder hugging me in his infamous Emmett "Bear Hug".

"Hello Emmett. How's the day been going for you?" I pushed him away from me. Even though I also had inhuman strength, he was stronger than me and was crushing me.

"So Eddie," He knew I hated it when he called me that. "Have you laid your eyes on our new girl yet?"

"No, I haven't had the pleasure of doing so yet. Have you?" I looked over at him curiously, wondering if she had been in any of his morning classes.

"Nah, I just figured you'd seen her in the other kids thoughts."

"Well, I haven't yet. I'm sure we'll learn all about her at lunch. Alice is making it her quest to become best friends with this human girl for some reason." I shook my head as I said this.

"What's that about Alice?" Jasper walked up to us. Rosalie was with him. "Yeah, what did Alice do now?" Rosalie took Emmett's out stretched hand and he pulled her close to him.

"Oh, nothing really. She just seems determined to become friends with the new girl." I told them all.

"Speaking of Alice, I wonder where she is?" Jasper thought this as he looked around the campus nervously. Of all of us, he had the hardest time in school and lunch was the worst. So many humans around, so many scents and emotions. It was a lot for him and he needed Alice to help keep him calm and to foretell any uncomfortable situations that might arise.

"I'm sure she'll be here soon." I put a comforting hand on his shoulder. As soon as I spoke the words, she appeared in front of us.

"Did you think I'd leave you alone when you needed me the most?" She smiled up at Jasper and I could see Jasper's body relax considerably beside her. He smiled back at her.

"Well, well, the gangs all here." Rosalie smiled at Alice. "How's the day been, Alice?"

"It's been very good, thank you." Alice giggled. "I met the new girl and she's going to be my best friend!"

"Do you seriously think being friends with a human is a good idea? I looked at Alice and shook my head.

"Yes, Edward, I do." She looked at me and pouted. "Do you want to see her? She's pretty, just like I said she would be." She was a little devil. I didn't even bother answering her unspoken question.

As we walked into the cafeteria, I felt the dread that always came with this part of the day. I hated pretending to eat human food.

Bella POV

Lunch. Probably the worst part of the school day. I hate being the new kid in school. Yeah, I've met a few people, but do I just assume that any of them want me to sit with them? Will they think I'm rude if I sit by myself? See, I just don't know what to do.

Lucky for me one of the girls I met in my Calculus class helped me with this dilemma. Jessica Stanley? Staley? Shoot I couldn't remember her last name. Not that I guess she cared. I think she was nice to me because one of the guys that had been in our class and was really interested in what I had to say happened to be the guy she was interested in. Mike Newton was his name. He was cute enough, in the all American sort of way, blonde, blue eyed jock type. He was nice. Not that I was interested in getting caught up in a relationship. Just taking note of the boys in town. You know, who's who. That sort of thing.

So, I didn't have to sit alone or worry if I was imposing on someone if I sat with them because Jessica invited me to sit with her group.

As we took our seats at the table she introduced me to the other people at the table.

"Everyone, this is Isabella Swan, our newest student." She fanned her hand out to me then around the table. "This is Angela" a red haired girl with glasses smiled at me. "Hi." She seemed shy.

"This is Ben." A tall wiry boy with light blonde hair and freckles smiled at me. "Howdy!" He did a half bow with just his head and shoulders. "Nice to meet you." I couldn't help but smile and laugh a little at that. "Nice to meet you to, and it's Bella. I prefer to be called Bella."

"Oh and this is Lauren and Tyler." Jessica pointed to a boy and girl walking up to the table.

The girl had platinum blonde hair and a perfect figure. She obviously took pride in her looks. The boy looked like your typical jock. He even had a letterman's jacket.

"Hi." I smiled at them both as they sat down.

"So, You're the infamous Isabella Swan?" The girl Lauren was looking me over like I was a piece of furniture she was interested in buying.

"Bella." I corrected her. "Well, Bella, what brings you to Fork's?" She was looking at me intently.

"Well, I, uh, I decided to come and spend some time with my dad, Charlie Swan." I didn't want to get into all of the details of way I wanted to come here. It really wasn't any of her business.

"Hmm." She looked at me for a couple of minutes before turning to Jessica and asking her what she thought of this person's outfit or that person's hair. Basically gossiping. I hate to gossip.

I looked around the table I had the feeling that someone was watching me. I turned slowly in my chair to where I thought the person was.

A/N~ OK, I know this was a long chapter. I promise things will start to pick up in the next couple of chapters. I think the outcome of the accident will surprise everyone.

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~~Wendie~~