A/N: Hi, this is my first attempt at writing a story, so please don't be too mean. I don't mind some criticism though as I'd love to know how to improve.

Please take into consideration that I'm in England and have never been to the United States (even though I really want to) so some terms I use may not be American, which I'm truly sorry for.

I will include links to images of outfits, maybe rooms and other things, at the end of each chapter. I like to have a visual for things like that when reading fanfictions; makes it easier to picture the scene.

I've written the first six chapters already so you're not waiting whilst I'm writing the next. I don't know how it's going to go but I'm going to give this story writing thing a go. I'll post the first 2 now and see what kind of reaction they get before updating.

Anyway, please read on and remember to review. I hope you enjoy.

KSreader

Chapter 1: The Introduction

I used to believe that everything happens for a reason.

I used to think that bad things only happen to bad people.

I used to believe that you only suffer if you've caused someone else an equal amount of suffering.

Of course, when I believed all this I was a stupid, naive child. I still am I guess.

But with everything I've been through, I've come to accept that none of this is true. I just wish I'd come to this conclusion sooner. If I had, I might have been more prepared for what's happening to me now!

I'm a Junior at Forks High School, located in a small town called Forks. You'll find Forks in the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. It's one of the rainiest places in the United States and has a ridiculously small population.

I've been here my whole life. I've always loved it here. I've never been able to picture myself anywhere else. But over the last twelve months my situation has worsened - drastically - and Forks has quickly become the last place I want to be.

Before I go any further let me introduce myself properly...

My name is Isabella Marie Swan - though I prefer Bella - and I am chronically ill! I have a long-term illness called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E). This is the story of how the appearance of one family made my battle with this illness a great deal better! This is my story!

A/N: So that's the first chapter. I PROMISE it will get better. Not all the chapters are this short. Please review... even if you're not going to read on. I still want to know what you thought. Anyway... onto the next chapter...