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Chapter 3

The rest of the week had sped by. I ended up planning to go to La Push for a little bit Saturday morning with some of the kids from school, mainly because Charlie got wind and said the beach was really nice. I made plans to study with Jasper Saturday afternoon and hang out with the Cullen family on Sunday. Jasmine would be here Sunday evening and was staying with me and Charlie until she found a place to rent or buy. Needless to say I had a very busy weekend ahead of me!

"You made it," Mike cried as soon as I got out of my truck. We had decided to meet at his parents outdoor store and most were carpooling over to the beach. Since I had the study session with Jasper, I decided to just follow. Of course, I had to explain all my afternoon plans before Mike was ok with me driving separate. Not gonna lie, that was very annoying.

"So how are you liking Forks?" Angela, one of the quieter girls in our class started a conversation as some of the others were surfing.

"It's nice," I gave her a small smile. "Colder and greener than what I'm used too, but it's not as bad as my memories made it out to be."

We made small talk for a little longer, chatting about school and just getting to know each other. I was looking forward to becoming good friends with Angela.

"Hey," I heard someone call out. When I looked up I saw a group of native boys, who looked like they were 25, walking up to us. "Who's your new friend?" One of the boys asked Angela.

"This is Bella Swan," Angela was beaming at the boy who spoke to her and from the way he was looking at her I figured they were a couple. "Bella, this is my boyfriend Jacob Black and his friends, Sam Uley, Paul Lahote, Jared Cameron, Embry Call, and Quil Atera." Angela had pointed to each of the boys as she said their name. They all nodded in acknowledgement but didn't really say anything. Quil waved and I chuckled at this.

"It's nice to meet you," I smiled at the group. "Wait Black?" I remembered my dad telling me about how he got the truck from Billy Black. I continued when Jacob nodded. "I wanted to say thanks for the truck. It runs pretty good. Charlie said you did some work on the engine before he bought it from your dad."

"Glad it's working out for you," Jake smiled. "If it gives you any problems let me know and I'll take a look at it."

We spent the next hour chatting with the kids from school and the group from the reservation. When I got ready to leave I was subjected to a lecture from one of the reservation guys, Sam I think, about the Cullen's. Mike had grumbled about me leaving to spend time with them and all of the guys from the reservation tensed up.

"Just be careful around them," Sam sighed after going on about how they are new and people on the reservation have a deep mistrust for the Cullen's. He wouldn't say why exactly but it pissed me off.

"So have you spent time with them?" I demanded once he was finished with his lecture, but didn't give him a chance to actually answer. "I'm guessing you haven't since you basically said nobody on the reservation likes them. If they are new to the area then how do you know they aren't trustworthy? I think you are being prejudiced and judgmental. I also think you need to stop listening to other's opinions and form your own and there is no way you can form your own without meeting and spending time with them. Once you've actually spent time with them and gotten to know them, then I'll maybe consider what you have to say about them but you had better have a damn good reason why you think I need to stay away. They are my friends just like Angela is my friend and I think you need to keep your opinions to yourself."

After my rant, I walked away. I was beyond pissed and hoped I could calm down some before Jasper showed up to study. I made it home and put all my stuff away. Since it was too cold for me to even consider getting in the water, I had worn my regular clothes so I didn't have to worry about changing for now. I still don't exactly understand why I feel so protective over Jasper and Rosalie and too a lesser degree Emmett.

I heard a knock on the door as I was contemplating all the weirdness since I had moved here. I answered it to find Jasper standing there smiling but noticed when he scrunched his nose just a bit, almost as if he smelled something he didn't like.

"Thanks again for the help," I smiled as I invited him in.

"Anytime," Jasper smiled but still had a funny look on his face. As we walked into the living room, where I had all my history stuff out, I opened a couple windows hoping it would help dissipate whatever odor Jasper could smell.

We jumped right in and Jasper was a big help. He brought the flashcards he said he used to help him. He even offered to let me keep them. I only agreed to keep them for the weekend and told him I'd return them on Monday so he could use them too.

The time flew by and before I knew it, it was time to start supper.

"Would you like to stay for dinner?" I offered as we were cleaning up our school stuff.

"Thank you, but I'm expected back home for a family dinner," Jasper politely declined. "I think Rose said she would pick you up tomorrow about noon if that works for you."

"That'll be perfect," I agreed. "I do need to be home about five-ish as a friend who is moving up here will be here tomorrow evening."

"Not a problem, one of us will make sure to get you home in plenty of time," Jasper quickly agreed before saying his good byes and taking off.

I again made supper for Charlie and myself and it was ready right as he got home. Tonight was like most other nights. After supper Charlie watched his sports while I cleaned up. When I was done cleaning the kitchen, I went upstairs and holed up in my room until it was time to get ready for bed. I didn't mind the lack of interaction between us. It was a major difference from how it was with Renee as she needed constant attention, but the one thing I noticed was the same is I still felt like the parent. Oh, well, I can't complain over much as I'll never be able to have kids of my own and the maternal instinct in me demands I have someone to take care of. I just hope I can find a job or something someday which allows me to fulfill the need to help and care for others.

I was so excited about Jasmine arriving tomorrow I had trouble sleeping but was eventually able to get a few hours. The next morning I jumped up and was pleasantly surprised to find a note from Charlie saying he went fishing with Billy down at the reservation. This gave me a chance to do a bit more cleaning throughout the house before Rose picked me up.

The morning went by quickly and before I knew it, it was almost noon so I went upstairs to change knowing Rose would be here shortly. I had a feeling Rose wasn't going to give me a minute more time than she had to.

"Hey Rose," I smiled as I answered the door.

"Hey, ready to go?" Her grin was so big it reminded me of Emmett's a little when he was talking about video games yesterday.

"Yep," I grabbed my keys and phone and followed her out to her car. I have to say I'm a little jealous of the car. It's a gorgeous red convertible, which is all I could tell you as I know nothing about cars. While I was very grateful for my truck it was old and slow. If I had been able to pick out my own vehicle I would have gotten something a bit newer, but first I still need to find a job.

The drive to the Cullen place was pretty quick but I was stunned by their house. It was just on the outskirts of town surrounded by the forest. The house was huge, which I assumed as there were seven people living there, and many of the walls were glass. The glass gave the house an open feel and as if you were apart of nature. I liked it but couldn't see myself living in a place with glass walls. While it gives an open feel, I didn't get a sense of privacy I would prefer in my own home.

"Bella this is our mom and dad, Esme and Carlisle," Rose introduced me when we walked into the living room. I saw the rest of the family waiting there as well. Hearing her call them mom and dad put a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I had no idea why but it didn't sit right with me.

"It's nice to meet you," I smiled to the couple who looked only to be in their mid twenties, if that. I had decided to ignore the weird feeling. It's not like they would lie to me about who their adoptive parents are.

"You as well," Carlisle smiled and gave me a slight head nod.

"The children speak so highly of you," Esme grinned while giving a fond look to all my classmates.

"Bella, I thought we could do makeovers," Alice started bouncing on the balls of her feet. I have to admit the idea of a makeover had me wanting to run for the hills.

"Oh," I barely kept my face void of any emotions. "I was thinking we would all be hanging out together and I highly doubt the boys would want to have a makeover."

"I will not ever have a makeover done to me," Emmett hollered. I had to suppress my chuckle as he kept ranting about how he'd rather eat liver and onions than have a makeover. I actually was feeling the same way.

"But we haven't had a chance to get to know each other," Alice started pouting. "You have all of the rest of my siblings in a class and not me."

"Alice, we'll get to know each other by hanging out with the group," I suddenly felt like I was speaking to a small child who isn't used to hearing the word 'no'.

She pouted but couldn't protest much more as Jasper and Emmett both said they wanted to hang out as well. Rose also pitched in that we should watch a movie as a group. We went to their living room and after a bit of a discussion we were all able to agree on a movie with a second if we had time and wanted to watch it.

During the movie we all made random comments which gave me some insight into how they all think. Emmett while child-like had a crude sense of humor. Rose seemed to come off as a bitch but there was a little bit of an undertone to her comments which made me think she was hiding herself. Alice was overly bubbly and seemed a bit too energetic. Jasper was the complete opposite of Alice. He was very quiet and didn't actually make much conversation. I had more of a conversation with him in school and that was only during class. Edward seemed to look down on everything the characters were doing.

After the first movie I suggested taking a walk. They had so much open space around their house and the woods held a certain charm. Rose and Jasper quickly agreed, Alice pouted asking again about doing a makeover which I just ignored, Emmett looked like he would do whatever Rose wanted and Edward started spouting off about how there could be dangers in the woods.

"Look, how about you stay here then since you think the woods are so dangerous," I snapped. I was getting fed up with his 'I'm better than everyone else' attitude and really didn't want to hang out with him any longer if I didn't have to.

"As a guest in my home you would think you'd have better manners," Edward glared at me.

"No as a guest you should allow Bella to choose our activity," Rose snarled. Both her and Jasper had moved to flank me, almost as if they were protecting me, but from what I'm not really sure.

"We're going for a walk, I'd say it'd be best you don't come with," Jasper drawled out with a hint of anger before Edward could respond to Rose. After a minute Edward just nodded his head and went upstairs.

Alice did join us so it was the five of us. She was a bit more subdued now than earlier which was nice. I was able to really get to know Rose, Jasper, and Emmett. I still didn't feel any sort of connection towards Alice which really had me confused as the connection I originally felt with Rose and Jasper was getting stronger by the minute and I felt so protective of them. The newer connection that was happening with Emmett seemed to gain strength the more I saw him interact with Rose. I really wish I knew more about it but figured in time I would understand and if I never did figure it out then I was just content to have Rose, Jasper and Emmett in my life.

Once we got back to the house I realized it was just after five. Rose, Jasper, and Emmett all drove me home. I can't deny I was glad that Rose's car didn't really fit five comfortably so Alice opted to stay home.

"What time did you say your friend was getting here?" Jasper asked as we pulled up. He was staring at the house.

"Not sure," I said. "But anytime now."

"We'll walk you up," Rose stated. Before I had a chance to protest all three were out of the car patiently waiting for me while watching my house. It was really weird.

"Baby B!" I heard a voice holler from the porch and turned to see Jasmine standing there. She had a funny look on her face. One I had never seen before. "Get your ass up here!" I could tell she was trying to be playful but there was something in her tone that told me she wasn't worried.

"Hey," I smiled and started towards the house just to be stopped by Emmett while Rose and Jasper moved to stand between me and Jasmine. "What's wrong?" I asked my new friends.

"Uh," Rose stuttered out while looking at Jasper for help.

"We were just hoping to meet your friend," Jasper interrupted Rose while never taking his eyes off Jasmine.

"Oh, well come on in," this time none of them stopped me. It was a little weird but I figured they were curious.

Once inside I made the introductions. We chatted for a bit before Rose, Emmett, and Jasper had to head home. I thought by the time they left they would have warmed up to Jasmine and vice versa, but they didn't, maybe they just need more time to get to know each other.

After dinner, Jasmine and I set-up the blow up mattress. She started burning some incense and set out the crystals she had put in my room back home. She was always into the New Age stuff but I didn't mind. She didn't push her beliefs on me but asked me to respect and humor her so I never had a problem with it all. It's not like she expected or asked me to dance naked in the moonlight.

That night I slept very well. I felt better having Jasmine close by. She was the only real friend I had back home and we were as close as sisters. She boosted my confidence in away no one ever has and I have Jasmine to thank for the way I stood up on behalf of Jasper and Rose my first day of school and yesterday at the reservation.

A/N: Sorry it's been a bit longer to get this one updated. I finally finished and posted the epilogue to My Guardian Angel. I have already started working on the next chapter for this story but have ideas bouncing around for others as well. I do look forward to reading the comments you have about this chapter!