Illiana POV

  My alarm clock blares in my ear, waking me from my dreamless sleep. Not that I actually slept. I let out a string of curses as Rissa climbs over me and turns the alarm off. She shuffles back to the other side of the bed and grabs her own phone, checking for notifications. I rub my eyes and slump onto my back. I don't want to go to school. Especially with my sister. I bet Isabella will have me a walking pariah by lunch. I glance back at Rissa, who is pulling the covers off of us both. "Come on, time to get up grumpy butt!" She teases. I huff and reluctantly roll out of bed. Then Rissa helps me put my pillows back on correctly.

I glance at the clock that reads 6:00 A.M. School starts at 7:45 and we only live ten minutes away, driving wise. Skateboard wise, it's an easy twenty-five minutes. I sigh, placing the last pillow on the bed and trudge towards the bathroom. Rissa is just finishing up brushing her teeth, so I take her place. I glance into the mirror to see my hair sticking up in different directions and a bit of leftover eyeliner form yesterday is smudged under my eyes. Since I took a shower last night, I can just focus on getting ready. I brush my teeth, wash my face, and put on some deodorant. Then I decide to put a bit of makeup on.

Normally I don't but I figured at least for the first day, plus I will be meeting dad at the diner after school. It is Monday. I'm pretty sure he still goes every Monday. I then turn towards Rissa as she laces up her high-heeled, black Doc Martens. She's wearing a pink and white checkered skirt with a black long sleeve top. She has black stockings on underneath her skirt and her long blonde hair is down in soft waves. She moves to the vanity and quickly swipes on some tinted sunscreen, eyeliner, mascara, blush, and a bit of lip tint. I don't know how she does it so effortlessly but I'm always in awe.

Rissa's outfit

Rissa's makeup/hair

Her shoes

   I put my tinted sunscreen and moisturizer on. Then I add some blush and start curling my lashes. I brush on a small amount of black and grey sparkly eyeshadow on before gently blending it out. Finally, I swoop on some mascara and finish off with some highlighter. It's super sparkly and I love the way it looks when natural light hits it. I put some curl crème in my hair and lightly mist it with water, to help my wavy hair not be so frizzy. After I finish my hair I switch my undergarments for new ones. I pick out a black and red striped sweater with a black skirt. Then grab my favorite belt and fishnets. After I put on my clothes I get my black Doc Martens with silver charms, to finish the look off.

Illiana's makeup

Her outfit

Her shoes

     I spritz myself with my GoodGirl perfume (I swear by this stuff!) and go pick out some jewelry. I grab some rings and layer my moon locket on top of the shield vial. There. That's as much as I'll ever dress up. Rissa steals some of my jewelry too, settling on a butterfly necklace and a couple rings. I grab both of our backpacks and run downstairs, Rissa trailing behind me. Dad is sitting at the table reading the paper but he looks up with a large smile when we enter the kitchen. "Good morning dad. Diner tonight? Also I need you to make a list of dinners for me to make so I can pick up groceries after dinner at the diner... Man that's a tongue twister" I laugh out.

   Rissa giggles beside me, threading her fingers with mine and sending tingles up my arm. He smiles at us both, not saying anything about ours hands, before placing his paper down. "Good morning you two. And yes dinner at the diner, just like every Monday, you're more than welcome to come and even spend the night again Rissa." He turns to her before looking back to me and continuing "That would be great! I can give you the list at dinner and my card. Your Red Bull is in the fridge and syrup is in the cabinet." He's the only one that even remembers my favorite drink. I grab a Red Bull and pour it into my dark green tumbler, then pour another into Rissa's pink tumbler. I add some ice then two pumps of blue raspberry syrup to both cups. I stir them with their straws and then screw the tops on. (This is something I picked up on the west coast and it is so good!)

    I place a kiss on dad's head and grab my keys, while Rissa waves bye. "Bye dad. Love you! I'll see you at the diner." We both quickly walk out the front door and jump into my truck. The drive to Forks high school is quick and boring. I pull into the small parking lot and park next to a black van. Rissa scowls at the vehicle and grabs my hand "you'll be just fine Lils. Do you want me to walk you to the office first your schedule? Because I kinda need to tell Jessica that I'll be staying the night at your place again.. if that's ok?" She nervously asks. I shake my head with a smile "no I'm okay, go ahead. And you never have to ask to spend the night Ris. You're always welcome."

     She sends me a blinding smile before kissing my cheek and hopping out of the vehicle. My cheeks burn a scarlet red and my skin tingles from her touch. I watch her walk over to her awful adopted sister and shake my head. I'd like to punch Jessica Stanley right in the face. To distract myself and deter others from approaching me, I slip my AirPods in then give myself a quick pep talk. Okay. You can get through the day. It's just high school. And it's senior year! Last year of ever going back to this hell hole.

     I sigh then hop out of my truck, dodging the large puddles around me and walk to the front office. I keep my head down and don't make eye contact with anyone. I don't want to look approachable at all. I pull the heavy metal door open to the school and glance around, spying the office directly to my left. I open the wooden door and slip my right ear bud out as I approach the office lady. "Hi, my name is Illiana Swan and I need my class schedule please." The lady smiles at me and hands over a sheet with my classes on it. She explains that I need to get everything signed by each teacher and bring it back to her at the end of the day. Then she passes me a map that has my classes highlighted. I nod and thank her before heading out the door.

   I almost run into Isabella but look up just in time to move out of the way. Fucking oblivious bitch. I sigh and look at my schedule again. Latin for first period? That's hell. Hmm maybe one of these classes will be with Rissa. Following the school map I got from the receptionist, I easily find my home room and first class of the day. When I enter the class is half full so I approach the teacher. "Hi, I'm the new student Illiana Swan. I was told that I needed each teacher to sign this?" I ask, holding out my paper with a small smile.

    The teacher is shorter than I am, with long red hair and large blue eyes. She has on casual clothing, jeans and a sweater, making the room feel less like a classroom. The tiny redhead grins at me before gesturing to the open seats near the back of the room. "Yes! Oh please pick any seat you want. We don't have seating charts and each class period changes up! I won't make you introduce yourself, unless you want to?" She tilts her head at me and I firmly shake my head no. "Okay then, so just pick a spot sweetie!" She sits back down at her desk as the bell rings.

  What a nice teacher. I quickly file into a seat with no one around it and set my bag beside me. I shoot a quick text to Rissa under my desk and lean back in my chair. If I sit back here no one will bother me and I can listen to music. I turn down my music a bit and grab my notebook. I pick out my favorite sparkly black pen and begin to take notes. The class speeds by pretty quickly and before I know it, I'm off to my next one.

    By the time lunch rolls around, I'm tired. Tired of school, the stares, and the gossip. I expected some of this but it's getting ridiculous. It's like I'm a side show attraction! As I make my way to the cafeteria to meet Rissa, who I have no fucking classes with yet; I hear two girls talking behind me. "Jessica! Tell me you heard about the new girl Bella's twin?!" A high pitched voice questions. Ugh. Jessica. Fucking hate that bitch.

    "A little. She hangs out with Clarissa a lot. Now fess up the rest Lauren before we get with the others!" Jessica's grating voice hisses out. "Okay, chill. Her name is like Iliza or something? She is dating your adopted sister I think. Anyways, evidently she got in a lot of trouble before she moved. She was like in juvie too. Something about killing some guy? Either way the girl went nuts. I don't even know how she's allowed to go to school with normal people!" 

   I stop in my tracks, making the two girls bump into me and fall. My blood boils at their words  and I feel my powers spike. I turn around with a deadly glare and look down at them. "Listen here you rancid little bitches. First, If you're going to talk shit get it right. My name is Illiana. Second, I didn't go to juvie or go nuts. Maybe read a fucking newspaper or hell use Google before listening to my younger sisters shitty gossip. Lastly if I ever hear my name" I stop and narrow my eyes on Jessica "or Rissa's, out of y'all's mouth again, I'll cut your tongues out and feed them to the wolves. Got it?" I seethe out. The two girls gulp nervously and scramble to get up. They quickly nod their heads yes before speed walking through the cafeteria doors.

   I take a deep breath and slowly release it then walk through the double doors to the cafeteria. I hear a pair of boots pounding behind me before a soft hand laces with mine. I looks down to see Rissa grinning up at me and then pulling me towards the food. It gets a bit quiet in the lunch room but everyone soon turns back to their conversations. I go through the line and grab an apple,water, hummus, and some pretzels. While Rissa grabs a strawberry salad, fries, and a fruit cup.

    I scope out the cafeteria and spot a small table near the back wall. Rissa trails behind me, holding my left hand. But before I can get to the table, I get knocked into by a brick wall? Oh my gods. What the fuck- I almost fall but manage to keep my balance with a little discreet help. Thank you wind and Rissa. I look up to see a pair of golden eyes on me, with a smirk plastered on his face. He has short brown hair, a sharp jawline, predatory smirk, and huge arms. Rissa gets closer to me, placing herself in my arms and I wrap my free hand around her. "Hey sorry about that, I wasn't looking were I was going" a gruff voice apologizes.

   A snarky response almost bubbles from my lips but for whatever reason I don't feel the need to be rude. "Uh. It's okay." I say without looking up. Rissa's head snaps to mine and I shrug. I then turn around to walk away but a cold hand grabs my forearm. I cringe back automatically and tense up. Waiting. Rissa immediately squeezes my hand and shoots a glare at the guy. The big guy let's go and holds his hands up. "Sorry, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable." That's when I notice the blonde beside him. She's got beautiful golden eyes like the big guy and her long honey-colored hair matches her warm eyes.

     Wow. She's stunning. I mean he is too but wow she is really- "Are you ok?" I hear a feminine voice ask. That's when it registers that the beautiful woman is talking to me. "Oh uh yeah I'm fine. No harm no foul right?" I try to pull my face into a smile but end up grimacing. Rissa's face pinches into a glare and I pull her closer to me. I lift up my hand behind my head and point to the back table. "Anyways, my girlfriend and I going to-" a high pitched voice cuts me off "Hi! I'm Alice, are you ok? Would you like to sit with us? Ooooh your outfit is so cute! We shou-" "Alice! Calm down. You're scaring the poor girl!" The blonde hisses.

   At this point I'm slowly trying to walk away with Rissa, who is outright glaring at the group. The blonde notices and speaks up "hey I'm sorry we bumped into you both and for Alice-" "hey!" Alice yells while jutting out her bottom lip and folding her arms over her chest. Though blondie continues like she was never cut off "my name is Rosalie Hale and this is my boyfriend Emmett Cullen. That is my adopted sister Alice Cullen and her boyfriend, who is also my twin, Jasper Hale." She smiles at me as I take in everyone's face. Wow. They are all so perfect. Rosalie is gorgeous, Emmett is like ripped, Alice is stunning, and Jasper is just plain handsome. Wait. Did she say adopted? Then why are their eyes the same? I shake my head before finally speaking up "hi I'm Illiana Swan and my girlfriend, Clarissa Stanley."

   We both just stare at each other, neither saying anything but Rissa's face is pleasing at me to leave. As I go to my our escape, Alice speaks up "would you both like to sit with us?" Normally I would say no but something is telling me to go. Rissa just shrugs her shoulders in indifference. So I shrug and follow them to their table. I sit with Rosalie to my left and Rissa on my right, with Alice on her right. "So Illiana, what made you move to Forks?" Emmett asks. Great. I knew this question would come but did it have to be first? Should I be truthful? No. I made a promise. Im taking all of it to the grave. "I really missed my dad, friends, and Rissa. But mostly my um mother wanted to travel with her new husband and I couldn't go."

    I fiddle with a pretzel and look up to see everyone staring at me. Jasper looks confused but the others just look sad. You did it again. Why do you always fuck up? How hard is it to be normal?!  I shake my head and shoot up out of my seat. "Well thanks for the invite to lunch but uh I forgot that I have to call my dad. It was really nice to meet y'all." I silently curse myself and quickly grab my things, then pull Rissa with me. Stupid! Gods you're stupid! And with that I speed walk away, missing the absolutely gutted look on Jaspers face.

   The last bell finally rings and I start packing up my art supplies. I wish I had art earlier in the day. I am going to hate leaving school now. I pick up my bag and turn my AirPods up louder; Riot by Three Days Grace blaring in my ears. I turn down a corridor to the main office and end up running head first into someone. "Ouch! I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention." I scramble back and look up.

     The man in front of me is tall and lean but also built. He has honey colored eyes like the other Cullens. I go to speak but feel someone prodding into my head. Just at that moment my shield necklace breaks and shatters on the floor. "What the fuck?" I turn to look at the man again but he's gone. Okay well steer clear of that guy. Now I have to make another one, which means I'll need more supplies. Maybe I should make a couple and one for the house too. Oooh! I can take dad and Rissa shopping for supplies again. They both loved it last time, plus Rissa knows the best local stores.

   My thoughts trail off as I pull into the diner and Rissa turns down the radio that she was singing to. I hop out of my truck, then open the passenger door for Rissa and go inside, finding dad and Isabella easily. "Hey dad!" I kiss his cheek and sit next to him. Unfortunately Rissa has to sit beside her but she just ignores her. Doing the same as Rissa, I ignore Isabella and start asking dad about his day. We talk throughout dinner and then he hands me his card. "Okay sweetheart, you two be safe. Isa- I mean Bella and I will be at home. So we will help you take the groceries in. Also, I texted you my list earlier. Thanks again Lils and you too Rissy." Dad says. She smiles brightly up at him and my heart warms at the sight. They both deserve the world. He hugs us both bye and we jump into my truck.

   The drive to the market is short. I grab my list and Rissa gets a buggy (shopping cart for non southerners). I place a earbud in my right ear while Rissa takes the left and we start jamming while shopping. Halfway through the trip I'm quietly humming Breakfast by Dove Cameron, when a hand grabs my arm. I let out a scream and drop my phone. "Shit! Who the fuc-" I look to see it's Rosalie. She's holding back a laugh and the rest of her siblings and parents? are snickering behind her, including the tall stranger that I bumped into earlier. "Oh gods, I'm sorry Rosalie. I was totally into my music and I scare pretty easily.." I trail off. My face is hot and I know I'm as red as a tomato. Rissa snickers beside me, having heard them calling the two.

    "It's okay, I'm sorry for sneaking up. I tried calling both of your names but I didn't see your earbuds. I was going to ask if either of you wanted to trade numbers and hang out sometime?" She looks at us expectingly. She wants to hang out with us? Wait no, I can't! I have a girlfriend and that whole family is attractive! I'd never make it out alive. I feel someone trying to get into my head again and I tense. "I- I mean- wait what? Like us? Rissa and I?" She giggles and nods at me.

     Wow I could listen to that giggle forever. Stop it. She has a boyfriend and you have a girlfriend that's right next to you. Rissa, instead of saying something rude like I expected, smiles and nods her head yes. "For sure. Has anyone ever told you how stunningly beautiful you are?" Rissa flirts and my jaw hits the floor. She sends me  'what she's hot' look and I shrug in agreement .

    Before I can answer though, I feel someone prying into my head again; but this time there's an intense pain with it. I grab my head and almost hit the floor from the pain. "Shit!" I feel my powers flare up, trying to fight the intruder and my eyes start tingling. Rissa tenses beside me and looks around, trying to find the threat. Her own powers flicker beside me and her hand begin to glow green. Oh no! My eyes are going to change and Rissa is about to show her powers!

     Clenching my jaw, I stand up and meet Rosalie's eyes. "I um would love that Rosalie but we uh gotta get out of here. I'm uh really sorry" I grit out. Grabbing Rissa's green hand, I sprint out of the store, leaving our buggy behind and head to my truck while holding my head. The pain starts to intensify and I feel my eyes changing color. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck! I gotta get out of here. I quickly look around and tell Rissa to hold on, not noticing the whole Cullen clan watching my every move.

Her eyes

   I snap my fingers and transport Rissa and I into the woods, leaving the Cullens incredibly confused. I inhale the natural scents around me, almost instantly calming down. I feel the grass curling around my legs and the wind caressing my face as I take deep breaths. Rissa sits down in the tall grass with a sigh. Gods. I almost lost it. I need to find a better mental shield spell. And I still need to get fucking groceries... and maybe kill that dickhead who won't stay out of my mind. I groan and run a hand through my hair, looking down at Rissa. "You okay?" I ask. She looks up at me and smiles. "Yeah I'm okay. Let's go back and get groceries" she whispers, getting up and gripping my hand in hers. I take another big breath and snap my fingers, transporting us into my truck. I peek outside seeing an empty parking lot. Whew. Thank gods.

     I slowly make my way up the stairs to my room with Rissa. I need a long bath. I open the door to my room only to see Isabella snooping around my bedside table. "What the fuck are you doing Isabella?" She jumps out of her skin and lets out a shrill scream. "Jesus fucking Christ Isabella!" I yell while covering my ears. Rissa does the same, snarling her nose up at the sound. Dad comes barreling in with a bat. What is he Stiles Stilinski now? "What is going on girls?"

     Without missing a beat I reply "Rissa and I opened my door to find Isabella snooping through my things. Looks like I'm going to need a new lock for my room dad." Isabella huffs and turns red in the face. "I was not snooping! I was trying to find a book!" I roll my eyes and cross my arms before narrowing my eyes at her. "Isabella, my books are ON THE OTHER SIDE OF MY ROOM! You know, on the actual FUCKING BOOKSHELF?!" Dad huffs "You should have asked before entering her room Bella. Now get out and next time ask." Dad cuts in before it gets ugly. Rissa stifles a laugh as Isabella stomps away.

   I raise an eyebrow and roll my eyes at her behavior. "Thanks dad. Do you mind if I install a better lock now? I'll give you the code if you want." He shakes his head "No I don't mind honey, and I don't need the code either. I trust you.. plus you're in the attic. How could you actually sneak someone into your room?" He stops and looks at me as I use my magic to grab my pajamas. "Actually, I retract that statement. You wouldn't sneak someone in" he mumbles with his eyes narrowed at me. Rissa turns red, remembering how many times she snuck in when we were younger to spend the night. We all laugh and I give him a hug. "Night dad." "Night baby" he kisses me on the head and walks out my door. Now time for a bath then more protection spells. I really hope tomorrow goes better than today..

But hope is a fickle thing isn't it?

Authors note: kind of  a filler chapter but needed to start the storyline.

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