Sunrise, Sunset.

Chapter 3

"So how was school?" Charlie asked as they were sitting down to dinner.

"It was..." Bella started, but then looked at Hermione for assistance.

"School?" Hermione offered.

"It was school," Bella said with a flat voice.

Charlie laughed lightly and shook his head. That was not what he had asked, but he decided to let it go, because he remembered what school was like when he went.

"How was work?" Hermione asked, as she dished him a serving of whatever it was, they were eating.

"It was work," Charlie said with a grin.

The girls laughed at his joke, it's what they get for not really answering the school question.

…

"So, you met the two new girls today," Carlisle said curiously, "What did you think of them?"

"Hermione, she's funny," Edward said, "well her thoughts are, I haven't actually talked to her."

"And her Cousin?" Carlisle asked.

"I can't read her," Edward said making a face, "It's very frustrating actually."

"Hermione is in most of my classes," Jasper says trying to ease the tension.

"She must be very smart," Esme said, "what grade is she in?"

"She's a Jr." Rosalie said, "and she doesn't seem to mind at all that the students are more interested in Bella."

"She's relieved," Edward said with a grin, "she's sworn to sit Bella aside to make her see that Laura and Jessica don't really want to be her friend. They're just using her for the attention."

"So she saw through all that huh?" Rosalie though curiously, "What else was she thinking about?"

"She thinks there is something odd about us," Edward said thinking out loud, "but she's not going to go out of her way to figure it out. The only thing she really cares about is poor Bella. However Bella might be a bit more trouble, Hermione seems to think that she won't give it up until she's figured it out."

"Well try to keep her in the dark if you can," Carlisle said leaning again the wall, "I've an appointment with Hermione on Friday, for a checkup. I'm sure I can get her to tell me what she thinks of all of you then."

"You mean once she figures out that you're our father?" Jasper asked laughing, "I'd like to be a fly on the wall for that conversation."

"I'll be sure to inform you of everything she say's within reason," Carlisle said.

…

Time continued to go slowly, by the time Friday hit, Hermione was ready for something fun to happen over the weekend. Hermione assured Charlie that she could get to her appointment on her own, so that he did not have to take off work. And seeing as it would be a weekly thing, she thought perhaps it would be better to get into the groove of things.

"Hermione Granger," as nurse called after she stepped into the waiting room.

"That's me," she said standing up.

"Follow me please," the nurse said before turning to walk down the hallway to the examination room. The nurse took her vitals, she announced that the Dr. would be with her shortly.

After what seemed like an hour; but was only 5 minutes, there was a light tap on the door before it opened. "Hello, I'm Dr. Cullen, I'll be your doctor from here on out."

"It's nice to meet you Dr. Cullen," Hermione said reaching out her hand. He took her hand reluctantly, before they started talking about Hermione's memory loss.

"Can I ask you something?" she asked.

"Of course, you can," he said unsure of what it was she was going to ask.

"Uh this may be a little presumptuous, but do you have children who attend Forks High?" she asked.

"Why yes I do," Carlisle said.

"Oh, that's wonderful," Hermione said, "when I heard your last name, I wasn't too sure if Cullen was a common name here or not."

"I'm not surprised that you noticed," Carlisle said, "I would be rather surprised if you didn't."

Hermione laughed, and Carlisle smiled at her. They made an appointment for the following week, before sending her home. After she was gone, he thought back to the note that Kingsley had sent him, he would have Alice keep an eye on her in school. Alice was by far the friendliest of his children, and Hermione seemed like a sweet girl. He thought about what Edward had said she thought highly of Bella and was worried for her.

…

January melted into February and before she knew it a month had gone by since she came to live with her Uncle. And that was when she met Jacob Black for the first time, he, and many of the other members from the Reservation, at met at First Beach. Billy Black greeted Charlie, and he introduced her and Bella. Though he remembered seeing both when they were little. He remembered seeing Hermione more than he saw Bella. Some of the older boys remembered making Mud pies with Hermione.

"This is my son Jacob," Billy said happily, "Jacob this is Charlie's Daughter Bella Swan and his Niece Hermione Granger. You might remember them."

"I'm not sure," Jacob said rubbing the back of his head. He was feeling a little torn, he was having a hard time articulating his words. They were both beautiful in different ways, and he wondered if either of them would be the girl for him.

"That's alright," Hermione said sitting down on the log, "You can always make new memories, right?"

"It's ok," Bella said cheerily, "I don't remember either."

He laughed and looked away; he did not know what to say to the two of them. Billy thought it was a good idea to warn them about the Cullen's; but Hermione did not seem overly concerned about them. She wanted to hear about the legends from the Reservation. Billy was more than happy to tell them after dinner around the campfire.

And so, it began, Charlie, Hermione and Bella would go to the reservation one day over the weekend for a campfire. Sometimes Hermione went fishing with Billy and Charlie. Bella didn't seem to understand Hermione's fascination with the Reservation or fishing or anything outdoors. Though she would admit that Hermione's curiosity over the reservation was like Bella's curiosity about the Cullen family. Though Hermione did not go about being all suspicious or being nosy. If she was trying to discover all their secrets, then she was being very discreet about it. Though she was openly curious about it. It was rather endearing, and Jake was not the only one who thought so, even some of the older boys thought her curiosity was very attractive.

"Hermione can I ask you something?" Jacob asked as they took a stroll along the beach in the cool winter air.

"Of course, you can," she said tugging at her gloves.

"Do you think you'll ever go back home to Britain?" he asked he just felt like he had to know.

"There really isn't anything for me there," she said sadly looking down.

"What were your parents like?" Jacob asked trying to lighten her mood, "I can't recall ever meeting your mom."

She went on, and on about them. How they were dentists, and how they liked to travel. When she was done, she beamed a smile at him. "It feels good to talk about them."

"How old are you?" he asked suddenly.

"I'm 17," she said, "just turned in September."

"Would you ever date anyone younger than you?" he blurted out, God I'm an idiot, he thought to himself.

"Are you writing a Q and A, about me for someone?" she asked with a laugh, "or is this for personal use only?"

"Personal use only," he answered right away.

"While I'd prefer my boyfriends to be older than me, I suppose if the right person came along and he turned out to be a year or so younger than me that I wouldn't much mind as long as he's taller than me," she admitted as she looked up at him and smiled.

"Good to know," he said filing away the information for a later date. And though he crushed on both Bella and Hermione, he found himself gravitating towards Hermione more than Bella.

…

"There's something weird about them," Bella said to Hermione, "I just can't put my finger on it."

"Why does it matter?" Hermione asked before putting her finger on her chin, "I meet with Dr. Cullen every Friday, and I don't really think there's anything off about him. Maybe it's just a teenage thing."

"No, I don't think so," Bella said standing to pace, "it's been bugging me since Jake told me the legends again the other day. He told me to be careful around the Cullen's. Why would he say that if there wasn't something odd about them?"

"You could be wrong, you could be right, but who am I to judge," Hermione said with a shrug of her shoulder. It was not like Hermione did not have her own thoughts and ideas, oh she thought something was a little odd about them but who was she to judge them. She could not even remember much of her life before her parents died. Though now she wondered if the legends could be true? There was something oddly familiar about their legends. She was hoping that when she went to bed that she would be able to forget about it. Though I wonder if I should warn Dr. Cullen about Bella's curiosity. "I guess I could," she said to herself. Bella had left after Hermione shut her down on the Cullen's. Yes, I think I will, this was the last thought she had before falling asleep.

…

"Hermione," Dr. Cullen said, entering the exam room, "how are you today? Remember anything?"

"Good and nope," Hermione said shaking her head, "though there was something I wanted to talk to you about. But that can wait till your done looking my head over."

"If you're sure," he said picking up his instruments. He checked her eyes, and her heart rate. He hooked her up to the EKG. Though usually a nurse did this, he preferred to do it himself. His usual nurse was out today, and only the male intern remained. Carlisle was feeling protective and he did not want the young man looking at her like he did when he thought no one was looking.

Hermione had no idea she was beautiful, he doubted she even thought she was pretty. Though it was none of his business if she had a boyfriend or not, he still did not want the intern making eyes at her.

"Everything appears to be normal," Carlisle said amused, "now what was it you wanted to tell me?"

"Oh just that Bella, she's my cousin, and well she is... well she's very curious and thinks there is something 'Off' about your family, and I wanted to warn you that she was sniffing around so to speak," Hermione said gripping her hands, she suddenly felt like she was in the principal's office because one of her friends had gotten them in trouble, "and I know when she figures it out she's going to want to ask you 1000 questions. I just wanted you to know that I could care less if you were aliens from mars, or Greek gods who time traveled to the future to wreak havoc. Sounds kind of stupid now that I'm saying all this out loud."

Carlisle was speechless for a moment before he nodded and just chuckled at her tenacity. She gave him a small smile, before saying she would see him the same time next week, and that he should thank his wife for the delicious cookies, that he gives her after her appointment every week.

…

That evening when Carlisle arrived home, he told his family about the appointment with Hermione. "Wait she said what?" Jasper asked with a laugh.

"She imagines that we're probably just time traveling Greek god's intent on wreaking havoc on all humanity," Carlisle repeated, "or perhaps aliens from mars."

Emmet laughed loudly, "I'm a Greek God Rosie."

In which she replied, "Of course you are dear," she smiled at him happily.

"Apparently Bella is really observant and is curious about you," Carlisle said, looking at Edward. "You are all doing well, but please keep in mind that we can't let a human find out about us unless it's absolutely necessary."

"We should leave, or at least Edward should," Rosalie said, "He's attracted to that girl, she's dangerous."

"Edward," Carlisle said, "come see me in my office, I want to talk to you about something."

"So, do you think I should make Hermione an extra batch of cookies?" Esme asked curiously, she hadn't met the girl, but she seemed sweet and in need of some affection.

"Better, just in case," Carlisle said with a grin, knowing how Esme felt about Hermione. The kids getting close to her would be a benefit because then he could protect her better. After kissing his wife on the cheek, he turned and walked to his office, he needed to talk to Edward.

…

"You wanted to talk to me?" Edward asked sitting down in the chair next to the desk.

"Yes, I wanted to get your impression of Hermione and Bella," Carlisle said patiently.

"Well I haven't had much time with either of them, remember I switched chemistry classes to get away from Bella. Jasper know more of Hermione than I do, they are chemistry partners," Edward said very determined to not say more.

"Very well," Carlisle said smiling, "I hope that if matters develop more you will come and speak with me."

"Of course," Edward said smiling in return.

...

Edward retuned to the living room where everyone was still sitting except Esme who speaking to Carlisle in his office.

"So, what are we going to do about Bella?" Edward asked as he sat down.

"What can we really do?" Jasper asked honestly, "there isn't anything we can do really except what Carlisle already said to do. Besides, Hermione is probably one of the best partners I have had in a long time. No offence Edward."

"None taken," Edward laughed, "she's welcome to you."

"And then there is what she said about no caring if were weird creatures from outer space," Jasper said with a laugh, "I haven't heard that explanation yet."

Rosalie snapped in annoyance, "Who does that anyway? She must be hard up for friends if she had to be sure that we know it won't matter one way or the other. And why the warning?"

"Didn't you hear what Carlisle said when she first came to town? She has friends she just doesn't know who they are," Alice said sadly, "Plus it was nice of her to warn us, even if she had to let us know that she noticed it too."

"Yeah I remember," Rosalie said snootily, "So I was out of line, sue me."

"I would if I thought I would get me anywhere," Jasper said with a grin.

"So, what do we do?" Edward asked.

"I'll invite Hermione to sit with us at lunch so she can get to know you a little," Jasper said smiling at Alice and reaching for her hand.

"So those of us who have class with her, will try to talk to her more, and make friends," Alice said clapping her hands in happiness, "Oh I just know that were going to be close. Peas in a pod we will."

Rosalie scoffed at the idea, "I don't look anything like a pea," she whined.

…

The weekend passed and it was once again time to get ready for school and Hermione found herself in the company of one of the Cullen's or one of the Hale twins. Though they were adopted, they did not have any trouble being around each other. Romance blossomed between them. "How wonderful," Hermione said, after Alice explained the situation to her.

"I think it's wonderful to," Alice said with a happy sigh, "He completes me, I don't know what I would do without him."

"You would live a lonely miserable life, no doubt," Rosalie said smirking.

"Most likely," Alice said grinned.

Hermione laughed at the girl's antics, "How come you stay to yourselves so much?" Hermione asked.

"People don't understand us," Alice said, "they think that us being siblings is another phrase for Shacking up."

"But they don't say it to our faces," Rosalie said.

"That's awful," Hermione said, "I can't imagine what that must be like."

"It was very unpleasant," Alice said, "Now we just ignore everyone. I'm sure you heard were not the most sociable, and that we don't like anyone outside of our own group."

"Yes, Jessica said that our first day here," Hermione said, "but I think it's made Bella more curious about you. She's going to ask a billion questions when I get home, she's a very curious being."

Alice and Rosalie laughed, "Tell her what you will," Alice said, "You're not curious about us?"

"Well I'd be lying if I said I wasn't curious," Hermione said sitting up straighter, "but I'm not the sort to pry into anyone's business. I wouldn't want anyone prying into mine."

Rosalie couldn't help but think she's very tolerable for a Human.

"So, tell us," Alice asked changing the subject, "how do you like forks so far?"

"It's not bad for a small town where there is entirely too much rain," Hermione said shrugging her shoulders, "but home is where the heart it, and I think I'm well on my way to feeling at home here."

"That's good to hear," Alice said happily, Rosalie hummed in agreement. "I just wish the mall were closer."

"You would," Rosalie said with a smirk.

Hermione giggled along, "Bella hates shopping, I don't mind it much, as long as theirs good company."

"I'll drink to that," Rosalie exclaimed.

"So, Hermione what are you doing this weekend?" Alice asked leaning in, "I was thinking of going to Port Angeles on Saturday for a bit of shopping. You interested?"

"I go fishing with My uncle and his friend Billy sometimes on the weekends, but I think they're going to watch the game. And I think Bella has something going with the Jessica and Lauren." Hermione replied with a grin

"Is that a yes then?" Rosalie asked impatiently.

"Yes, I'd love to," Hermione said with a laugh.

"Oh, I just knew it," Alice said standing up and running around the table to give Hermione a gently hug so she didn't squash her, "Oh it's going to be wonderful."

Hermione and Rosalie shared a look before they started laughing, "Oh Alice your always so amusing," Rosalie said.

"Be quiet you," Alice said pretending to pout before packing up their things, lunch was just ending, and they were heading to class any moment.

A/NN: If you are reading this for the second time you will notice some differences. I recently read back through the story already posted and in the spirit of getting back to my stories, I am fixing some holes and changing things around a bit.

And if this is your first time reading this, I thank you for reading. Please read through

*Quotes from the book or movie.

P.S. I don't own Harry Potter or Twilight I'm not that talented.