Bella had planned to confront Edward, but the problem was, he didn't show up...

And I was so tired... I didn't manage to fall asleep. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw him...

The Cullens arrived in a jeep. Alice jumped out of the car and ran towards me while I was walking to the building.

"Good morning, Emma" she said and smiled.

"Good morning" I said and looked away.

"Are you okay? You look tired" she said.

"I didn't sleep so well" I said. "Look, you don't have to talk to me, you know?"

She looked surprised.

"What if I want to talk to you?" she asked.

"Why?" I asked back at her.

"You look like a nice person. I really want to get to know you, if you'll let me" she smiled.

"There isn't much to know about me" I said and walked inside.

"I'm sure that's not true" she said and smiled.

~

Alice followed me around for the whole day...

She was nice, but I just didn't feel comfortable yet...

At lunch, I managed to shake her off for a while. I sat down outside with my headset on and my sketchbook out.

I just needed to be alone for a while... I closed my eyes and fell asleep.

But when I woke up, I saw that someone had put away my sketchbook and put my jacket around me. Only 15 minutes had passed and I looked around for the person who did that for me.

~

And like that, a few weeks had passed. I was getting used to Alice, but I was happy that she left me alone for lunch.

Bella got anxious, because Edward still hadn't shown up.

Jasper was also nice, he didn't try to talk to me. But I did notice him looking at me from time to time during history.

It was Friday, and I sat on my spot outside, listening to some music.

I even got used to people whispering about me. Even Bella's friends didn't try to talk to me anymore. But it was better that way. Easier...

I felt the cold feeling again and I looked up, I saw Jasper standing in front of me.

He said something, but I didn't hear him. I took off my headset and looked into his golden eyes.

"I'm sorry, I didn't hear you" I said and he smiled.

"I said, can I sit next to you?" he asked and I nodded.

He looked at me while I sketched. Of the Cullens, I liked Jasper the most. When he was around, I felt calm. Like I could finally breathe normally for a minute. He didn't force me to talk, but it was nice just having him there.

"You're very talented" he said with his accent.

"Okay, I have to ask now. Are you from Texas?" I asked and he laughed.

"Yes, I am, Ma'am" he said and I chuckled.

"Very funny" I said.

"I could ask you the same thing" he said.

"If I'm from Texas? I'm sorry to disappoint, but no. I'm not from Texas I'm afraid" I said and he rolled his eyes. "I think my mom was from Great Britain. She always spoke with this accent, so I just got it from her I think"

I began to feel sad a bit, thinking about her. But it was okay, it wasn't overwhelming me like it usually does.

"Did she teach you how to draw?" he asked and I nodded.

"Yes, when I was 12, I won the first prize with a drawing of roses. She was very proud of me and it was then I loved drawing even more" I said and continued drawing the forest I had in my head.

"She sounds like a wonderful person" he said.

"She was" I said and stopped drawing for a second. "She was the best"

"I'm sorry" he said and I looked him in the eyes. "I didn't mean to make you feel sad"

"It's fine, you're easy to talk to. Don't feel bad about it" I said and put away my sketchbook.

"Easier than Alice?" he asked and I smiled.

"Alice is nice, don't get me wrong. But... I'm not used to people who are so... enthusiastic? I mean, I just need to get used to it, I guess" I sighed. "You two are the only people besides Bella who want to talk to me. Everybody else thinks I'm a crazy person who freaks out at the smallest thing"

"I don't think that" he said and I looked up at the leaves of the tree.

"I mean, they are right. It's just harder getting used to everything again than I thought" I said. "Maybe it's for the best, this way they all leave me alone. And I don't mind being alone, it's easier"

Suddenly he stood up and held out his hand.

"We should get to class, the bell will go off any second" he said and I accepted his hand.

It was cold... ice cold...

He pulled me up and gave me my bag.

'It's just in your head, Emma. It's all just in your head...'

~

Charlie was getting reports from outside of Forks, people getting killed...

It was getting colder and it even froze.

So when a new week started, Bella slipped and fell on her but.

"You all right?" asked Charlie and helped her up.

"Yeah, I'm good" said Bella, I made sure to be extra careful where I stepped. "Ice doesn't really help the uncoordinated"

"Yeah, that's why I had some new tires put on the truck. Old ones were getting pretty bald. Well, probably be late for dinner. I gotta head down to Mason County. Security guard at the Grisham Mill got killed by some kind of animal" said Charlie and I froze.

'Just like mom...'

"An animal?" I asked, my voice trembled.

"It's probably not the same animal that killed your mother, Emma. Don't worry" he said. "Anyway, I figured I'd lend a hand"

"Be careful" said Bella.

"Always am" said Charlie.

"And thanks for the tires" she said.

"Yeah" he said awkwardly and left.

I liked the snow, but it also meant I couldn't sit outside like usual...

Alice was waiting for me at my locker and she smiled. I noticed her eyes were more golden than usual. She accompanied me to math class.

She tried to give me tips to dress better, but I told her I'm fine with my own clothes.

"So, do you like the rain?" she asked suddenly.

"Yes, I like the cold" I said and looked outside.

"Really? But you're from Arizona" she said.

"I was happy to leave. I hated the warm weather" I said and she smiled.

"Well, Forks is perfect for you then" she said and I nodded.

When school was over, I said goodbye to Alice and Jasper and walked towards Bella.

She was reading and listening to music.

"So, I see that Mr. Rude is back" I said and she chuckled. "What was his excuse?"

"Didn't feel so well. He apologized and introduced himself. But his eyes were different" she said and looked over at the other side of the parking lot where the Cullens were.

"Maybe it was just the light?" I asked and she sighed.

Suddenly I heard the horn of a car and I saw Taylor and his van slipping...

"Bella!" I shouted, but I was pulled away.

My heart was beating so fast and I couldn't breathe...

"Emma? Emma, are you okay?" it was Jasper his voice, but I couldn't see anything... "Emma, I need you to breathe, okay?"

I felt cold hands on my face and I took a step back.

"Please don't" I managed to get out. I sat down and put my head between my knees. "It's all in my head, it's just in my head. It's not real..."

I kept repeating those words over and over again.

-Jasper POV-

I don't know what came over me to pull her away. But right now, she was having a panic attack...

She kept saying that it was all in her head.

I sat down next to her and gently toucher her back. I calmed her down using my gift.

She looked up and her eyes were red from crying.

"Bella" she said and stood up. "Is Bella okay?"

I stopped her from getting closer to the people surrounding Bella.

"She's fine, we called an ambulance. You should go with them" I said and she froze.

Her face went pale and her hands began to shake...

"No... no hospital" she whispered.

"It's just to be safe" I said and she shook her head.

"No, you don't understand. I can't... I can't be in a hospital..." she said and grabbed her hair.

"Emma, don't" I said and took her in my arms. Her whole body was trembling.

"No, please. Don't make me go to a hospital... I can feel them there, all of them..." she cried.

"Feel who?" I asked.

"All the people dying" she whispered.

I froze for a second... 'She can feel them die?'

The ambulance arrived and Bella asked for Emma.

"You alright, dear?" asked someone from the ambulance.

"She had a panic attack" I said and the person nodded. I looked at Emma. "It's just for a little bit. Just to make sure you're not hurt"

She was so fragile, the smallest thing could break her...

Alice had joined us. "How about I drive you to the hospital and stay with you?" she had better control than me. "Would that be okay?" she asked the person from the ambulance.

"Yeah, sure" she said and went back to the ambulance.

"Come on, Emma. I'll drive you" said Alice and softly touched Emma's shoulder.

Emma softly let my shirt go and held Alice her hand.

'Why does she intrigue me so much?' I stared at the grey haired girl, missing her warmth.

-Emma POV-

Alice drove me to the hospital, my hands wouldn't stop trembling.

"I'll have Carlisle check you out. Then you won't have to stay long in the hospital" said Alice and I nodded. I couldn't talk, my scars were hurting and my head screamed at me.

"Emma, are you okay?" it was Tyler, he was hurt. "I'm so sorry"

"Emma" it was Charlie this time he looked at me and I nodded. He hugged me softly.

"I'm Alice, I drove her here" said Alice and Charlie nodded.

"Thank you" he said.

"Emma" it was Bella, I sat down next to her and squeezed her hand.

"So, this is my other patient" said a doctor, he had the same eyes as Jasper... "Mereleona?"

I looked confused. "No, my name is Emma Marshall" I said.

"I see, I'm sorry. You remind me of an old friend. I'm Dr. Carlisle Cullen" he said.

"Well, maybe you knew my mother. Her name was Mereleona" I said and he looked surprised.

"Really? I never knew she had a daughter. But it has been a really long time since I heard from her. How is she?" he asked.

"Dead" I said and he froze.

"Lift up your shirt please" said a nurse and she touched my arm, trying to roll up my sleeve.

"No!" I screamed and pushed her away.

I couldn't breathe and I couldn't see, I could feel people dying all around me and it was driving me insane.

I grabbed my hair and kneeled to the ground.

"Make it stop, please make it stop" I shouted.

"Emma, I'll need you to take a deep breath. Can you do that for me?" it was Dr. Cullen.

I tried following his instructions and after a few minutes I could see again.

"I'm sorry" I whispered. "I didn't mean to"

"It's okay, it's okay" said Dr. Cullen. He looked at my arm, my sleeve had gone down and you could see a few scars.

He looked at the nurse. "I'll take care of her" he said and the nurse left.

"I'm sorry" I kept repeating.

"Chief Swan, why don't you take Bella home? I'm sure Alice wouldn't mind driving Emma home after I examined her" said Dr. Cullen.

"Emma?" said Charlie.

"It's okay, get Bella home. I didn't get hit, Jasper pulled me out of the way" I said.

'Wait, how did Jasper get there so fast? He was on the other side of the parking lot'

"If you're sure, Emma" said Charlie and left with Bella.

"Now, let's get you to my office, it's more private there" said Dr. Cullen.

"Alice?" I said and looked at her.

"Do you want me to come with you?" she asked and I nodded.