Millions of questions and thoughts raced through Eleanor's head as she sat in her bedroom later that night. The eager side of her was curious about Edward, wondering if he could do as much as she could and help her control it. However, the part of her that was scared of her abilities was also scared of the possibility that the Cullens' were something more than mind readers.

Eleanor decided that, no matter how she felt, she needed to confront one of the Cullens'. She had to know if there was a better way to control her powers and live with them without fear. Eleanor raised her hand and let the scarlet tendrils swim around her pale fingers.

She wasn't entirely sure of what all she could do. The most she had experienced was the accidental - sometimes purposeful - mind reading and the scarlet energy bursts she could release from her hands. El's favorite thing about her abilities was her control of telekinesis - it made reaching things around her room much easier.

Eleanor could remember the moment when she first developed her powers and had accidentally smashed her mirror from moving her hand too quickly and sending a ball of energy into it. Her mother was terrified - she had even called for a priest to bless their home. When Mrs. Stanley found Eleanor alone in her room with a smashed mirror, scared face, and no injuries, she had instantly thought that something was messing with them.

Mrs. Stanley wasn't a fan of supernatural forces and she wanted no part of it in her house.

That was why El never told her mom or sister. She was weird, to say the least, and she couldn't exactly take her abilities away and live a normal life. She could only hope that Edward would have some answers.

Eleanor turned her focus to the pens that surrounded the notebooks on her bed. She raised her hands, moving her fingers in a dance as the pens tangled in the tendrils and rose in the air.

She tilted her head, becoming more and more focused on how her mind moved the objects. El pulled the pens closer to her body before she snapped her wrists and sent the pens flying into different parts of her room.

Eleanor smiled before picking her hands up once again and moving the pens back up to the bed. The only time she felt comfortable with her abilities was when she was alone in the comfort of her room - she couldn't hurt anyone when she was alone.

Her smile turned into a frown and her thoughts turned back to the matter at hand. She had to confront them as soon as possible. She was scared of the possibilities ahead of her but perhaps this would be a good thing. Edward knew what she had done anyway and, even if she didn't confront him, she had a feeling their paths would cross anyway.

Eleanor was pleased to see that it was raining the next day. She liked the rain for one, enjoying the soft sounds it made as it landed on the earth. The rain also meant that the Cullen family would be at school that day - the family only missed when it was sunny. Apparently, they all went on family hiking trips.

Jess had been eyeing her sister throughout the entire car ride and Eleanor waited for her to speak. She hadn't had the chance to talk to her the night before so she was sure she missed something in Jess' life. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." El shot her a look, wondering what made her ask. "Why?"

"You've been acting strange." Jess answered with a shrug. "Why'd you leave school yesterday?"

El swung her back over her shoulder as the twins got out of the car. She sighed as they waked up to their friends. "I felt really sick all of a sudden. I'm all better now, so no worries."

Their friends greeted them with smiles as they settled in. Eleanor found herself between Angela and Tyler, smiling at him when he swung an arm around her shoulder. As she looked at him, she noticed a new set of stitches sewn into his brow and cheek. "What happened?"

"Oh, you missed it, El!" Angela jumped in, looking between Bella and Tyler. The former began to blush, looking completely uncomfortable. "Tyler lost control of his van and almost hit Bella."

"Oh, my God!" Eleanor looked between her friends. They both looked fine apart from the stitches in Tyler's face. "I'm glad you guys are okay! What happened?!"

"It's a long story." Bella was short with her and looked behind El to meet Edward's gaze. Eleanor followed her eyes, feeling a chill run down her spine when she locked gazes with Alice. Alice nodded her head to Edward and El held her chin high when they locked eyes..

They held their eye contact for no less than half a minute but it seemed like both of them knew they had to talk. The bell ringing had Eleanor looking away but she had made up her mind - she was going to talk to him.

"Bella!" Eleanor jogged to catch up with her friend in the hall, smiling when she stopped beside her. "You never told me what happened yesterday."

Bella's cheeks grew a bright red and she looked away from Eleanor. "Like I said, it's a long story."

Eleanor raised an eyebrow, not completely buying her excuse. "We have the entire lunch period."

Bella sighed and looked around the hallway before grabbing Eleanor's arm and pulling her to the side. "Okay, fine. I was standing at my truck when Tyler lost control of his van. I swear he was going to hit me, El."Bella paused looking around like someone was listening. "But then Edward was between me and the truck and stopped it. With his hand."

Eleanor's eyes widened. "Was he with you?"

"No!" She shook her head, frantically. "He was standing across the parking lot by his car. I told Dr. Cullen and he looked at me like I was insane."

Eleanor's mind became fixed on the thought of the doctor but she was pushing her thoughts away quickly. "I believe you. If I'm being honest, I've got a feeling that something is off about the entire family."

Bella frowned. "Why do you say that?"

Eleanor shrugged and looked around the hallway. She narrowed her eyes at Edward when she saw him standing at the end of the hall staring at them. She shot Bella a tight-lipped smile. "Just a feeling. I'll meet you in the cafeteria."

Eleanor broke away from Bella without another word, heading straight for Edward. He turned, making his way into the cafeteria. Eleanor quickened her steps, noting that Edward was headed for the doors that led outside. She could feel her friends' eyes on her but paid no mind as she exited the school.

"Hey!" Eleanor called, tired of chasing him.

Edward stopped and turned to her once they were far enough away from the building. "Yes?"

Eleanor swallowed, feeling her anxiety growing, but she stood her ground. She was determined to find out the truth, one way or another. "What was that yesterday?"

"I should be the one asking that, considering you were the one in my head first." Edward crossed his arms, leaning against his car. His eyes were narrowed, clearly trying to figure the girl out. "What are you?"

"I'm still trying to figure that out." Eleanor said honestly. "I was hoping you could help with that."

She tried to hide her desperation but she knew it showed on her plainly. She couldn't help it - after nearly eight years of feeling like she was alone, she found out that someone else could read minds. Edward sighed and looked toward the ground. "Maybe I can. But first you should know everything."

"Everything?" Eleanor asked. "What else could there be?"

"Find Alice after school. You can come to our house and we'll explain everything. My family is very curious about you." Edward glanced at her once more before pulling his keys from his jacket pocket and leaving in his car.