Bella and I walked out towards the parking lot together. While walking with her I realized something. No one else really walked with me anywhere. Bella was the first person I didn't mind being around. It was surprising considering I was always alone. This connection was basically my reason to make a friend. I have to admit, I was happy about it. Being alone doesn't really make for being so happy. Maybe Bella would be the change I needed. Maybe Bella would make me happier. I definitely needed that in my life.

"Avery, before I forget, do you know anything about genetics? It's the next lesson in Biology and we're supposed to do a project. Jessica told me you were a science genius." Bella started. I covered my face when she mentioned science genius. "You don't have to help-I was just asking." She said quickly.

"It's cool Bella, seriously. I just don't like that title too much. I'll help though."

We exchanged numbers and decided to meet at her house tomorrow. With Bella's attitude I imagine her room being all black and completely morbid. But maybe there's more than meets the eye.

When we got to the lot we went to our cars. They were a couple spots away from each other. I noticed Bella glancing over at something. I followed her gaze right towards the Cullens, specifically Edward.

"Staring at Edward, are we?" I grinned.

"You caught me." She said jokingly.

"Well I'll see you tomorrow then." I waved then walked off.

When I got to my car I couldn't find my keys in the front pocket of my bag. Now to search through this bag, what fun. I sighed and began searching. A few seconds later I found them. I put them up to the handle then felt intense panic and fear. It had to be from Bella. I looked up for Bella's car and saw another car careen out of control towards her. I dropped my keys and my bag and ran over to Bella's car. I heard a clang of metal and began to worry myself.

I made it to Bella in record time but someone was already there. Edward. He hovered over Bella. One hand was against the end of the other car.

"Bella are you alright?!" I asked in a panic filled voice. I overheard someone say to call 911.

It took a few seconds before she nodded. Then Edward got up and left. I raised my eyebrow as he walked past me. He simply glanced at me without a word. I looked back at where the Cullens were. The rest of them had already left, of course they did.

I held out my hand for Bella to grab and get out. "Sure, you're okay?" I checked again.

"Yeah, I'm fine. It was just--that was insane." She mumbled.

"Bella, I'm so sorry." The driver said.

As soon as I recognized the driver my anger built even more. At that point my anger basically exploded.

"You're sorry?! You almost killed her!" I shouted loudly.

"Avery, please. I'm not hurt. You don't need to yell." Bella told me.

I looked at Bella then back at him. "Tyler, you're lucky she's telling me to calm down. If she wasn't here I'd be kicking the shit out of you!"

My anger was rising too quickly. I needed to calm down for my own sake. I walked away and closed my eyes. I took a few deep breaths and began counting in my head. It was something I did just to focus on something else, anything else.

I heard the sirens from the ambulance coming towards the school.

"Avery," Bella nudged my arm but suddenly pulled back. "You're arm is.."

"What?" There was nothing on my arm and I didn't feel different.

"Nevermind, do you mind going with me if I have to?" She pointed towards the ambulance.

"I don't mind. Just letting you know now if you got injured I'm gonna give Tyler a concussion." I warned.

...

Bella and I waited for the doctor to arrive. She was completely conscious and aware but she seemed distant. Her mind was probably still shocked by Edward's actions. I would be shocked too if I didn't already know what he was.

"Oh great." Bella groaned looking at the man who just walked in.

He had the most 80s looking mustache ever.

"Bella, are you alright?!" The mustache guy asked her.

Is that her dad? Then I saw the nametag on his uniform that read Swan.

"Dad, I'm fine." Bella reassured him.

Suddenly Bella decided to introduce me. Even though I was just fine being the insignificant but supportive friend.

"Dad, this is Avery." She said.

"A friend from school?" He inquired.

"Yeah." I said holding my hand out for him to shake.

He looked over me and raised a brow slightly. I didn't exactly dress like a goody two shoes so that might have been the reason for the odd look. He then shook my hand.

"Avery, this is Charlie, my dad." Bella said awkwardly.

"I heard the Cheif's daughter was in!" Said a booming yet almost comforting voice.

It was the doctor. Who also happened to be a Cullen. They're just everywhere.

"Her vitals look good. There's no need for worry." Dr. Cullen told us.

"See, it's all good. I'm not hurt. You don't have to give anyone a concussion." Bella told me. I heard a small laugh come from Dr. Cullen as he was writing something.

"Bella, I am so sorry." Tyler said, pulling the curtain back. Charlie then pulled the curtain back over; shutting Tyler out.

"You know if Edward wasn't there it would've been a lot worse." Bella blurted.

"Your boy?" Charlie asked Dr. Cullen. He nodded in response. It seemed as if Dr. Cullen was trying to avoid talking.

Bella went on to talk about how Edward was nowhere near her and such.

"Sounds like you were very lucky then." Dr. Cullen said, simply passing it off.

...

Charlie had to return to work but Bella had to basically convince him to let me drive her home.

Charlie soon departed, leaving me and Bella out in the hall. At the end of the hall I saw Edward and, not surprisingly, so did Bella. I could immediately tell what she was planning.

"Just go talk to him." I told her gesturing towards Edward. "I'm gonna go find a vending machine."

We seperated and while I was on my search I tried focusing in on Bella's conversation again. It didn't take as much concentration this time and I could hear more.

"Well nobody's going to believe you." Edward said at first.

"Can't you just thank me and get it over with?" Him saying was the last straw for me.

Could he really have been any more rude? I even stopped in my tracks because I felt the urge to turn around and go punch him. He left soon after that and I abandoned the vending machine to just leave this stupid hospital.

...

Bella insisted she was good enough to drive her dented truck back home. We made the trip to school and then her home. It was just an average home. Nothing truly special about it. Bella invited me in but I had to deny the offer. My dad was probably going crazy already.

Soon after we arrived another car pulled in. One person got out. It was some guy with hair longer than my own. His dark features fit well with his tanned skin tone. Whoever this dude was well, he was not bad looking.

"Bella, I heard about what happened. Are you alright?" He asked Bella eagerly.

"Yeah, yeah I'm fine." Bella was probably tired of all the same questions but at least people cared for her. "Sorry about the car. There's a dent." Bella said in an apologetic voice.

"The car doesn't matter. As long as you're alright."

"Oh, Jacob, this is Avery by the way." Bella introduced me for the second time today. "Avery, this Jacob."

When our eyes finally met it felt...indescribable. As if I was falling for Jacob at first sight. But this wasn't a fairy tale so, I tried to suppress my feelings.

"Hey." We both said at the same time. Then we both laughed. His laugh made me feel almost happy inside. The laugh was followed by a warm, welcoming smile. That smile was something you could never get enough of.

To avoid anymore awkward or possibly disastrous moments I decided to head home.

"Well it was nice meeting you, Jacob." I sincerely said. "I gotta get back before my Dad thinks I ran away. I'll still see you tomorrow, right?"

"Yeah." Bella responded.

As I walked to my car I felt Jacob's gaze on me. I wanted to look back but I was worried about messing something up. My nerves had clearly gotten the best of me.

Well into the road I gave out a long sigh. As much I hated to admit it, I think I was actually starting to like this guy.

A/N

Oooooh Avery is catching feelings. Lowkey (more like highkey) that was kinda spoiled for you guys anyway...it's like the base for this whole book and it's in the title...but still, ooooh