Authors note: I will try to stick to the timeline as much as possible but I will change some of it. I would also like to remind everyone that this story bashes not only Renée but Isabella as well. Anyways, thanks for reading!

Illiana POV

    I jerk awake with my heart racing and chest heaving, frantically struggling to get air in my lungs. I fling the covers off of my damp body as I scramble to sit up and bring my knees to my chest as my stomach churns. My mind replays the haunting nightmare or memory rather. I take a hand through my messy hair and sigh. This doesn't happen when Rissa is here. As I try to calm my racing heart, I glance at the clock. 4:00 a.m.? There's no way I'm going back to bed. I sigh heavily and slide out of bed, making it then padding off to my bathroom. I take a very hot shower, trying to erase the memories that got rebranded into my mind. Before quickly drying my hair, letting my natural curls fall loose. I apply some light makeup and then walk to my closet.

   What to wear? I shuffle through my clothes until I decide on grey v-neck sweater. I grab my undergarments, black ripped jeans, fishnets, and quickly put them on. I pick out my black vans instead of boots today. Maybe I should skateboard to school? I mean it's not that far and since I'm ready so early, I would be there right in time. I move my head side to side as I weigh each option. I finally make up my mind and decide to skateboard to school. I shoot a quick text to Rissa letting her know I won't see her before class then grab my warmer leather jacket and skateboard. It has white lighting on the grip tape and a Chanel design on the back  that Rissa helped me do.

(Her outfit but add a grey sweater and leather jacket)

Her board

   I walk downstairs to an empty kitchen and grab my Red Bull to mix my drink. Then make some pancakes, eggs, and bacon for dad; leaving it wrapped up in the fridge, next to his lunch. After I finish, I write a note to dad about letting him know I didn't take my truck today. I grab my board and take off through the front door, grabbing my truck keys just in case. Don't need Isabella trying to get into my shit. I throw my AirPods in and hit shuffle. Seven Nation Army? Ooooh Spotify you really want me to make everyone miserable today huh? I think with a smirk. I quickly throw my board down and take off down the backroads to school.

    I'm jamming and making sure I keep my board on the side of the road but it's pretty empty this early. That is until a sleek red convertible pulls up beside me. I glance over and almost topple over my board when I see it's Rosalie. I pop an earbud out "hey Rosalie. You scared me.. again." She smiles at me and I notice Alice with her. "Oh hello Alice. I didn't think anyone came to school this way?" I state, awkwardly shifting from foot to foot.

    Alice giggles and Rosalie answers "normally we don't but I needed gas. Then we saw you skateboarding. You know, Emmett loves skateboarding. He knows a good spot to skate at, you can ask him at lunch if you want. You are sitting with us right?" She asks with a small turn of her head. Wow she's really beautiful. I slightly my head to clear my thoughts. Rissa really wants to sit with them again but I can't bring them down. I don't want them drowning in my issues.

   "Oh thank you Rosalie but-" I'm cut off by my phone ringing. I hold up my finger and say "One sec!" They nod and pull over in front of me with their flashers on. "Hey dad. What's up?" I ask.  "Oh I just wanted to remind you of your doctors appointment. It's at 12:00 today. I sent an email to the front office but I think it's too far for you to skateboard there sweetheart. Do you want me to pick you up? Or I can tell them to let you out earlier so you can skate home?" I sigh. Shit I forgot about that.

    "I mean I can skateboard back to the house and grab my truck now but I would be late.. wait hold on dad." Alice is mouthing something I can't understand and waving her hands animatedly. "Sorry Alice, what are you saying?" I ask with my brows furrowed. "We can take you home to your truck if you want?" I look at my watch. Fuck me. We are going to be late. "Uhhhh. No that's okay, we definitely need to leave now or we will be late. I just have a doctors appointment later and-" Rosalie cuts me off "our dad is one of the two doctors here in Forks. We can take you there, we have to leave early anyways"

   I think about it for a few seconds before finally making up my mind. "Hey dad, Rosalie Hale said she would drive me there. Yeah yeah I'll be safe dad. Love you, bye!" I quickly hang up and walk up to the car. "Um thanks, I totally forgot about the appointment. Uh do you mind if I ride with y'all to school? I don't want to be late." I ask scratching the back of my neck. Rosalie smiles brightly while Alice basically vibrates in her seat. "Of course not! Come on let's go!" Alice chirps and all but drags me into the car.

   I hop into the convertible and not two minutes later we are at school. My hair is a bit messy from the wind so I brush my fingers through it and pull back a bit into a small claw clip. All eyes are on us as we get out of the car, including Rissa who sends me a 'wtf' look from beside her adopted sister Jessica, her friends, and Isabella. Aka the queen of gossip and her groupies. Gods. This is annoying. How do they deal with the stares?

     Rosalie motions for me to follow her to the rest of her family but I freeze when I see him. The guy that I'm almost certain has been trying to get in my head. "You know, I'm going to uh get my art project done since I won't be here later. Plus I gotta talk to Rissa. Uh, thanks for the ride and I'll meet you at the front office by like 11:30?" Rosalie nods and looks a little sad, making my heart sink a bit. I reluctantly turn away while waving at the others but miss Jasper's heated glare at the mysterious mind prober.

    I release a sigh after finally entering the front doors and drop my skateboard; relieved that I am away from all the prying eyes. I skate through the hallways to art, almost running over a few freshmen. Whoopsies. Once I get to small art room, I let Mrs. Welch know that I'll be leaving early. Thankfully she allows me to take my canvas home to work on. I then skate back to my home room. Latin again. Boo. Why did I want to take Latin again?

     I pop my board up and walk in to see four out of five Cullens/Hale's in my class... and Rissa. Since when do they have this class? Rissa waves at me with red cheeks and a smirk as I make my way to my seat. I notice Emmett bouncing in his seat as I come closer, taking the desk in front of Rissa but in between Alice and Emmett. Rosalie sits behind Emmett to Rissa's right and Jasper sits behind Alice's on Rissa's left. "I love your board! Do you wanna skate sometime?" Emmett all but yells. I let a giggle slip out but quickly cover it up with a cough. "Yeah sure. You know Rissa skates too right?" I add. Rissa slightly turns around with a light blush to her cheeks "but I'm not nearly as good as Lils."

   I shake my head at her "no way! I've broke my ankle four times skating and you've broken none." She giggles and my heart feels light. I just adore her. I turn slightly to Emmett "Uh sure. I'm not very good but I do need to get new wheels before we go." I respond while shrugging. His face slightly falls and my stomach churns in guilt. But I have Rissa and that's all I need. Class goes by quickly and I'm off to the next one. But I notice that there is at least one Cullen/Hale in each of my classes now. That's weird. Maybe I didn't notice them yesterday? I shake it off and walk to the front office. I greet the front office lady and sign myself out, just as Rosalie comes in to do the same.

   I follow Rosalie out to her car and see all of the Cullens waiting. I stop in my tracks and shift nervously, eyeing the weirdo with no boundaries. "Uh are y'all all going to the hospital as well?" I question. They know. Of course they know. Gods I bet their dad warned them about me. My mind races and I feel the anxiety building in my chest. Jasper speaks up, shocking his family "we didn't mean to surprise you m'am. We are going to go shopping after Rosalie finishes up helping you. We just didn't want to wait at school." His voice is so calming. I nod my head then clear my throat before speaking. "Okay, sorry about all this. I didn't mean to take time from y'all." Everyone waves me off except the giraffe. He's staring intently at me. I duck my head away from him, slightly hiding behind Emmett and move to their car.

   We quickly make it to the hospital and I go to wave Rosalie off but she follows me and soon so do the others. She must sense my uneasiness because she quickly speaks up "we are checking in on our father." That's right. Their dad works here. I just nod and continue to the front desk, as if my heart isn't beating wildly in my chest. I check in and find a seat near the receptionist. Then look around to see the Cullens gone. Whew. Thank gods. I really don't know why they even hang around me.

    But as I play with my fingers and wait for the doctor,  a familiar feeling starts in my head. I flinch and grab my head in my hands. It feels as if lightning is striking my brain and frying it. Like someone is poking a hot knife into my head, over and over again. I grip my head tight in my hands and let out a small whimper. The pain progressively gets worse and I let out a louder cry, getting the attention of a few others. My powers begin to flare, begging to be let out and to destroy whatever or rather whoever is doing this but I push them back frantically. I fall to my knees in pain and try to breathe through it. "Ms. Swan?!" A male voice yells while running up to me. "Edward!" I hear the male voice hiss as the unknown male reaches me. I feel my eyes starting to change as I grip my hair and pull, trying to make the pain cease.

  Cold hands grab my wrists, gently pulling me into a seat and I flinch back immediately. "Ms. Swan are you ok?" The pain suddenly stops and my powers slacken. I close my eyes, breathing heavy and wait until I know they aren't going to change colors. Finally I open my eyes and look up to see a young doctor with honey blonde hair. "I-I'm fine Dr..." I trail off, massage my temples. "Cullen. But please call me Carlisle. Are you ready for your appointment?" I nod my head, slightly wincing and follow him to a small exam room. Let's get this over with.

   Dr. Cullen gently takes my vitals and checks over my old records. "So how are you sleeping?" I sigh. Guess we're getting right into this huh? At least he didn't ask about what happened in the lobby. "Okay I guess. Sometimes I have nightmares but they're actually memories" I mumble, playing with the silver rings in my hands. He nods and jots a few notes down. "What about your appetite? I know you struggled for a while after the incident." I tense as the memories flood back and wash over me, like a dark blanket of water; endlessly drowning me just to revive me to do it all over again.

   I freeze up and wipe the emotions off my face, desperately trying to block the memories that are starting to resurface. "I'm fine. I eat enough and the nightmares are basically gone. I don't need any meds or a shrink. Can I go now?" I straighten my back and lock eyes with him. Please buy it. Please buy it. Please buy it. Dr. Cullen looks apprehensive but nods and shows me the way out. I let out a sigh, thankful that I wasn't going to be shipped off to another asylum. "Please take my card Ms. Swan. It has my personal number and if you need anything, no matter what time, please call." I take the card and nod stiffly at him. Don't count on it dude. I look around and fortunately, don't see the other Cullens. Thank gods. I just want to skateboard home and maybe get lost in the woods or go to the bookstore on the Rez with Rissa... No. I can't go back to the Rez after everything.

   I shake my thoughts away and toss my board down. I put my AirPods in and hit shuffle on my rock playlist. Follow You Home by Nickelback plays (don't judge me. I un-ironically love them). I take off not paying attention to anything. Ooooh you're my Mississippi princess. Suddenly my backpack is grabbed and I'm pulled backwards. My board keeps going and lands in the grass. I react quickly on instinct, slipping my bag off and grab the cold hand. I use my strength and a bit of magic to flip the person over me, having them land on their back. My hands instinctively move into fists ready to strike.

    I hear a large "oof" and then I look down, freezing instantly. Oh fuck me. I'm dead. There on the ground is Emmett Cullen, staring up at the sky with his mouth agape. His siblings are behind me giggling and my cheeks flame red. "Oh man, I'm sorry. I don't do well with like surprises or touching and I'm sorry. Are you okay? Wait! Hold that thought!" I throw up a fingers then run and grab my board. Emmett sits up, mouth still agape, as I race back over to him. By that time all of the siblings are laughing hard and Emmett is still frozen on the ground. "Hey you good big dude?" I ask. He doesn't answer so I look to the other with furrowed brows. "Uh did I break him?"

   He suddenly jumps up and lets out a 'woo.' I jump back with my hands up and heart racing, waiting for him to retaliate. "Yo that was fucking crazy! How did you learn to do that?"  I turn my head slightly at him, trying to figure out if he's being genuine or not; but he is still smiling as wide as ever. Honestly he's like a giant golden retriever. I hear a snort behind me and see the giraffe/mind fucker. I feel a slight prod at my head and whip my body around, while narrowing my eyes. "Listen here douche canoe, stay the hell out of my head. There's a reason you can't get in! If I get one more headache I'll tear your head from your fucking shoulders!" I shout without noticing the wind picking up around me. My skin crackles with magic and I feel my eyes trying to change colors. "Man, fuck this! I'm out of here. Thanks for the ride Rose. I'll catch you later."

     I wave bye to her and the others before taking off on my board. This time I make it home without incident, just still brewing with a bit of anger. I mean who does that little mind fucker think he is? I mean he's hot but not that hot. Asshole. I notice that Isabella's truck is here but dad's cruiser isn't. Well I guess I'll start dinner then do homework. I walk in the house and start dinner. I make homemade biscuits and gravy with eggs and fresh fruit. After dad and Isabella eat, I clean up the kitchen. Then I head up to my room to take a long bath and finish homework, before dragging myself to bed. All I know is that I have to stay away from the Cullens. There's something off about them, something supernatural.

But it's hard to stay away from the devil when he looks so nice

Authors note: hey guys! This was just a short chapter to build up the future relationships and show a bit of Illiana's character. Just a reminder that all of her backstory will be revealed in time. Let me know what y'all think ❤️

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