Hey! It's Janiegirly07 and I hope you like my first fanfic, it might not be the best, but hey, I get points for trying, right? I'm going to try not to switch POVs that much, but if I do, it'll only be Edward and Johanna. I'm going to start off the story as if she is speaking to you, the reader, but soon it'll just be normal first person perspective.

Also, I don't own Twilight or its sexy characters, but I do own Johanna. She's mine!

Ok, so it is the year 1918, Edward is 17 and my character is about to turn 16 and lives next door, that's pretty much all you need to know, so I hope you enjoy it!

Preface

Hello. My name is Johanna Louise Parker, and this is my story. All my life I have lived next to Edward Anthony Masen, and all that time I was in love with him. Every day I would walk to school with him, and every day I would try to get him to love me, but my plans never worked. I was young, naive, and in love; three things that aren't a good combination, but I decided to give it my all and show him that I do truly love him. Who knew what crazy things would follow the love of a simple girl to a magnificent boy, I know that I didn't. Here is the story of me, the typical girl next door.

Monday, September 3rd, 1917

I'm waiting outside Edward's house like always, my brand new books in my hand, and a pretty new purple dress that my mother bought me for my first day of school. It was 7:00, and I was anxious, not for school, no I can deal with that, but for walking with Edward again. During the summer the Masens went to their summer home in Tennessee, and they just came back about a week ago. I've been dying to see him, but the only contact that I've had with him since he came back was fairly simple:

"Hello, Edward!"

"Hello."

I hated it when he did that, he was too polite. I'd rather he just come out and say, 'I don't like you. Go away.' But no, he has to leave me guessing with his polite little 'Hello'.

He came out and walked down the path to open the gate where I was standing; my heart was racing.

"Ah, good morning Johanna, how are you?" he asked

"I'm fine, thank you, and yourself?" I replied



"Wonderful, the lake was very enjoyable, I mark this summer as one of my favorites," he said as we started walking south to our school. "The trees are thick there, and the swimming was quite fun. How was your summer?"

"Well I pretty much stayed at home most of the time, but we spent a week in St. Louis. It's a lot like here, but it was really fun," I said shyly. He nodded, "So are you ready for school?" I sighed, "Yes, but I'm afraid that I forgot everything from last year." We both laughed. "But I'm excited, do you know why?"

"Hmm… let me guess you plan on not failing history again this year?" he teased. I blushed. "I didn't fail; I got a C-, technically that's average. Just because you always get straight A's doesn't mean that you have the right to tease me about my normality. Anyway, that's not what I was talking about." He laughed again, "Ok then, what are you excited about?" He said with curiosity. Whether it was real, or just playful, I couldn't tell, but I told him anyway.

"This Saturday is my birthday!" I said excitedly. "Really? Um, how old are you turning?" He said with slight embarrassment. I pouted. "Ugh! I can't believe you don't remember! I'm turning 16, my birthday has always been the 8th of September," I said with playful anger, "At least I remember yours."

"Oh really, and when is that?" He replied, with a smile on his face. "June 20, 1901 to be exact, you just turned 17," I replied matter-of-factly. "Hmm. You are good, sorry for my forgetfulness, happy birthday, in advance," he said.

"Thanks, and I'll forgive you if…" I said as I started rummaging through my bag. "If…?" He said worryingly. I took out my invitation and I handed it to him saying, "If you go to my birthday party." He took the card and looked at it, chuckling slightly as he read it, it said:

Edward Anthony Masen

You are invited to Johanna Louise Parker's 16th Birthday Party!

When: September 8, 1918 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Where: 3386 S May Street, Chicago, Illinois

There will be games, dancing, food, and fun!

RSVP

"Well, can you come?" I asked hopefully. "Hmm, I'll have to ask my parents of course, but I'm pretty sure that I can come," he said. "Oh that's wonderful; I just need to give everyone else their invitations as well… oh!" I sighed in disappointment as we reached the school. "We're here already, that walk went much quicker today…"



"Well, I'll see you at lunch then, goodbye Johanna," he said as he headed off to History. "Goodbye Edward, see you later!" I called off on my way to math. I really did miss him this summer, but at least he is coming to my party. I went into the classroom and sat down at a spot next to the window and started daydreaming. He was being quite friendly today; maybe his summer down at the lake was good for him. Maybe we could get closer and be together, I would like that, and why shouldn't he want to? We are perfect for each other. Argh, I just am sick of this guessing game, why can't he just love me already, I love him. Maybe if I can get him to love me, or at least kiss me at my party, we can finally be together! Ooo, and maybe, just maybe we could get married! Oh wouldn't that be great-

"Miss Parker!" Mr. Carlson was practically yelling at me.

"Huh?" I woke up from my reverie and look around the class, everyone was staring at me and they burst out laughing. I swear I turned the shade of a beet out of the embarrassment.

"Answer the question, miss Parker." He seemed very angry, that's not too good…

"Umm…" The room was filled with laughter, and as Mr. Carlson turned to calm them down, the boy who sat behind me whispered in my ear, "1.047." I nodded my head in thanks, and Mr. Carlson turned back around and said, "Well?"

I smiled and replied, praying to god that the guy behind me was right, "1.047."

He scowled. "Lucky guess, but from now on I want you to pay attention in my class, miss Parker, am I clear?" I nodded my head and looked innocent. "Yes sir, I promise." I smiled my sweetest smile, and he made a small 'hmph' and walked back to the front of the classroom to continue his lecture. I let all the air out of my lungs in one big sigh. I turned around and mouthed "thank you" to the guy behind me, and I almost gasped out loud.

He was gorgeous. I'd never really seen his face up this close before, and I never even really cared. Boy do I care now, His eyes were a faint reddish color, and his hair was ink black. His skin was pure white, paler than I thought people could be, and he had a muscular body, not huge, but not lanky either. Even his thin lips made him just that more lovely. Basically, he was perfect. He smiled at me and mouthed, "You're welcome, any time," back to me.

I turned back around to stare at the blackboard. I couldn't let his beautiful face distract me from Edward; he is the one that I really want. I tried to pay attention to the lesson, but he just kept popping into my head, argh, he is so distracting! I need to think of ways to win Edward over, but if I can't then maybe I could have him…

Just when I started to plot again, the bell rang. I sighed, another class to sit through, another bothersome teacher that wants us to actually learn. I got up and walked outside to go to English. What more could happen to me?



Well, I hope you like it! It's kind of short, but it's just the beginning. I plan to have the next chapter up soon, but I'm taking an acting class right now, so I may not be able to update for about a week, more or less.

Just in case you were wondering what Johanna looks like, she is about 5'5" and has long golden blonde, slightly curly hair that goes to the middle of her back. She has big, baby blue eyes and small, somewhat full lips. Her face is round, and she is fairly small. She is pale, but with a very slight tan, and long eyelashes. That is pretty much as detailed as I'm going to get about her, but more about her will be shown in the later chapters.

Reviews! If you want more, tell me, I have a place to go with my mysterious black-haired boy, so please review and tell me what you like!