Bella has lived in Forks all her life, quiet, shy, model student, no wonders she's selected to mentor 2 new students. The Cullen's return to forks. Do Bella and Edward fall in love? Or was it just not meant to be.

New In Town?

BELLA POV

Discarding my bowl in the sink, I grabbed my school bag and headed out to my truck. The heavy grey clouds from yesterday still blanketed over Forks, except today they seemed darker, more prominent, definitely a thunder storm on the way. I grimaced at the thought and slid into the cabin of my hunky red Chevrolet, pulling my hood down I let my hair loose and started the engine. I felt better with the heater blowing warm air onto my neck.

I stared out the windscreen into the fog, letting my thoughts stray to the same place they usually did on dull mornings like this, 'Is this it? Is this my life? There must be something better out there' Living in Forks since I was born, I'd never really known what it felt like to live anywhere else, I'd never really travelled much, once or twice to Seattle, but it had always been just as cold and wet as Forks. "Some life" I grumbled. I hated to be bitter about it, but I couldn't help this longing to get out, and find something better. Maybe even see the sun...

I pulled into the school car park and reluctantly climbed out of the toasty truck. Pulling my hood back up I proceeded to the main office. I didn't always start the day in there, but I'd been asked yesterday if I would show some new students around. Naturally in a town as small as Forks, news of the new arrivals had travelled fast and I already knew they're last name. Cullen, a nice respectable name. I yanked the glass door open and wiped my shoes on the mat, jumping out the way just in time as the door flew back in my direction. Unfortunately I wasn't the most co-ordinated of people and upon landing after my graceful leap, I fell. I felt my cheeks flush a vibrant red and pulled myself to my feet. Could this day get any worse? For me, the answer would be a definite yes.

"Bella dear, are you okay!?" Mrs. Radcliffe hurried to my side, gripping my elbow as if it was going to help, it may have if she'd been here just moments before, but knowing my luck I probably would have just dragged her down with me,

"Yes miss, I'm fine" I lied, forcing a smile, "Are the new students here yet?"

"No dear, they should be arriving any minute" She smiled a sweet old lady smile, and flew back to her desk at the sound of a ringing phone.

I sat down on one of the soft brown chairs and occupied myself with yet another rogue thought of something better than this. I heard the door open and felt a chill shoot up my spine from the cold air, I looked up, not knowing what to expect of the new students, but nothing could have prepared me for what I saw, my jaw dropped in awe.

Striding towards the secretaries desk, were the five most beautiful people I had ever seen.

3 boys, 2 girls. All exceptional in their own way, the only similarity was their pale skin. A muscly dark haired boy, with a wide grin had his fingers entwined with the most stunning girl I had ever laid eyes on. Her blonde hair waved gracefully down her back, her clothes clinging perfectly to her supermodel body. I felt a lump form in my throat when I realised these were the students I would be mentoring. A tall boy, with a stiff expression to his face and wild blondey bronze curls shooting upwards, had his arm securely wrapped around a small, dark haired girl. Her hair stuck out in immaculate spikes and she was wearing an award winning smile. Angels? Gods? Goddess's? Nothing seemed to fit their spectacular appearances. A soft musical voice almost sang, dragging me out of my trance, "Hello, my name is Edward Cullen, these are my brothers and sisters, Rosalie and Japer Hale, Alice and Emmet" He gestured to his family behind him, So they weren't all related? "We're new here"

Every inch of him was as beautiful as his voice, his perfectly proportioned features, matching each and every one of his siblings, which couldn't be right if they weren't related? I shook my head, who was I to judge? With my boring brown eyes and slightly odd angled nose. His shiny bronze hair stuck out in tufts all over his head, his skin just as pale as the others. But somehow it made them more brilliant, it looked soft and smooth. Flawless.

I was totally and completely mesmerized. Until of course... "Bella? Bella sweetheart?" Mrs. Radcliffe called, oh no...

"Yes" I murmured, slowly standing up and wobbling towards the front desk, my legs had become jelly, "Are these-"

"Yes, these are the new students" She smiled, I could almost read her thoughts, There will definitely be talk about these lot, they screamed,

"Which ones will I be showing around?" I managed, my voice seemed to have vanished as well as the joints in my legs,

"Just these two dear" She gestured towards the small girl, who was smiling brightly at me, showing off a set of perfect white teeth. And of course, the most stunning of the boys, the one with the musical voice, Edward.

I repressed a sigh of relief, at least I wouldn't have to show them all around, A small mercy I suppose.

"Hi Bella, I'm Alice!" The small girls voice was every bit as enhancing as Edwards yet slightly more joyful. She pulled me into an unexpected hug, her embrace was a little too tight, I felt the hairs on the back of neck prickle up as her cheek brushed mine. Ice cold. Maybe they had walked to school? But who would want to do that in Forks. My thoughts were interrupted by the bell ringing loudly, echoing through the corridors. I smiled a tentative smile at Alice "Better get going, Mr. Lincoln doesn't appreciate it when we're late"

The walk to English was rather awkward, I wasn't sure what to say to either of them, though I doubt Edward would have heard me, he kept a few feet behind. I was feeling very self conscious for some reason.

"So how long have you lived in Forks Bella?" Alice asked cheerfully,

"All my life" I sighed, something better...

"Wow.. I guess you like the rain then huh?"

"Not really" I wrinkled my nose, "But you get used to it I suppose" Not like you'd want too...

"I think the rains rather beautiful really, the patterns it makes on the ground really are quite mesmerizing" She seemed to be staring off into the distance,

"We're here" I pointed towards the door right ahead of us, the class was almost full. We were definitely going to make an entrance, great...

I lead Alice and Edward to the front of the class, and mumbled something about new students to Mr. Lincoln before forcing a smile to them and rushing off to my seat, only then did I notice I had an empty seat beside me, it had never bothered me before but now it was clear, it wouldn't be empty for long.

I hoped it would be Alice that was seated next to me as she seemed quite friendly and wasn't really bothered by my quietness. Edward seemed kind of, ominous, he hadn't spoken a word since introducing his family to the secretary and he didn't seem in a hurry to be near me when we walked to class. He left me feeling slightly uneasy.

I hurried to get my books out my bag and rummaged around for a pen. Next to me, the seat was withdrawn and as I lifted my head up to see who it was, my eyes locked with his. Liquid gold swam before me, I was even more entranced by his eyes than by his beauty, but a troubled look crossed his face and he sat down facing the front. Not looking back at me for the entire English class. It seemed he was sitting as far away from me as possible, but maybe I was just paranoid.

EDWARD POV

Her scent. Why is it doing this to me? So many years I have gone without even the slightest temptation for human blood, but her blood... her scent. I want it. I need it. NO! I held back a growl, I don't imagine it would go down to well in a class full of humans. The new boy growling at the back of the class. Suppressing a smile I remembered why I'd been so close to growling. I wanted her blood more than I have ever wanted a human before in my whole life. It sang to me. I was edged away from her as far as I could get. What did I care if she was offended. Her blood was shouting for me to drink her dry and I was being rude by staying as far away from her as possible, stopping myself from killing her. Her scent was over powering me. It would only be seconds before the torment was too much to bear. Mere seconds before she would lye dead on the floor, and I would have to kill all these innocents. NO! I can't do this to my family. I can't ruin their chances at a life here. I would have to leave, get as far away from this girl, this scent, as possible.

The bell went and I was gone at what can only be described as inhuman speed, I sat in my car. Drumming my fingers on the steering wheel thinking of what I should do. This made no sense. Maybe Carlisle would know what to do. He had lived much longer than me, maybe this was something he could help me with. But my rational thoughts disappeared, I could smell that scent again. She was walking round the building towards the cafeteria with some friends. Trailing behind, obviously the quiet one. Maybe nobody would notice if I stole her away... NO! This couldn't go on. I hit the accelerator and before I knew it I was speeding down the highway. Forks well behind me.

BELLA POV

Second period biology didn't go to bad, I sat next to my usual lab partner Mike Newton. He chattered endlessly about his trip to La Push beach with his girlfriend, who was also one of my close friends, Jessica. I was happy he'd had a good time and I asked questions at the appropriate intervals but my mind kept wandering to Edward. I felt drawn to him in some strange way.

At lunch I picked at my fries and sipped absentmindedly from my coke, but I couldn't keep my eyes off the stunning foursome at the other end of the cafeteria. Edward wasn't there, I presumed he had chosen to do something else with his time than sit in this hideous place. Ditching on your first day, that boy had guts. I was asked questions about the Cullen's by everyone at the table but truth be told I didn't know so much. I hadn't even thought to ask Alice where they had moved from. Maybe she thought I was rude? I decided I would try to show some more interest and ask Alice some questions after lunch, to be honest I just wanted to know more about Edward. What was wrong with me? I had never showed any interest in any boys, they all seemed immature or just not my type. Clearly Edward was different.

"So what have we got for third period?" Alice appeared at my side, I dumped the remnants of my meal in the bin and looked up, Alice was joined by Jasper Hale, his arm wrapped tightly around her waist and his face a picture of pain. I wondered why he was in pain.

"Physics" I frowned, I hated physics, again I sat alone in this lesson, and again I knew I wouldn't be alone for long,

"Cool!" She grinned, "I'm great at physics" Now was my chance...

"Were you good at physics at your old school?" I prompted,

"Yes and no" This girl mystified me...

"What about Edward...?" I ventured, immediately regretting it,

"Erm, Edward's very talented" Alice smiled, it didn't reach her eyes, Had I offended her? Stupid stupid stupid Bella, And what did she mean by talented? This family was definitely different,

"Where is he?" I pretended to look for him, even though I knew he was nowhere in sight, I'd looked enough...

"He went home, he said he wasn't feeling well" She shrugged, "Nerves I guess"

"Oh right" I was pretty disappointed, "Well, we better get to class"

Alice smiled and kissed Jasper lightly on the lips, he brushed her cheek with the back of his hand and then walked away to join Emmet and Rosalie. Who were glaring suspiciously in my direction. Their mentor looked absolutely terrified. No wonder, it was a small weedy boy called Jason. He jumped in fright if a book fell off a table.

After school I hurried over to my truck, rain was starting to shower down on Forks and I didn't want to be stuck driving during the storm which was definitely approaching.

I drove home thinking about Edward. Would he be in school tomorrow? Should I put more of an effort in? Ask him a few questions? I didn't know how to go about talking to people really, I stuck with my friends and didn't venture far from their familiar chatter.

I dumped my bag as soon as I got in and made myself a nice warm cup of tea. Charlie wasn't back from work yet, and it was far too early to phone Renee. I could hear the thunder rumbling over Forks and felt a strange childhood impulse to get into bed and stay put until the storm had passed. As much as I wanted to fight it, I ended up curled under my covers, fully dressed, thinking about Edward. Why was I so drawn to this boy? It didn't feel right...yet it felt perfectly right. What was going on? It felt like the world was turning upside down. Edward Cullen... my head shot up from the pillow, a sound had come from closer by, in the forest. A sound like boulders smashing together.