Chapter 1: A New Beginning
Hi my name is Isabella Swan (Bella for short). I am completely in love with this guy named
Jacob Black. He's this guy from the La Push reservation near where my dad lives. We've been
writing for awhile since I was staying with my mom so far away, but little does he know that I'm
moving to Forks, Washington to stay with my dad. Lately Jacob has seemed kind of distant in
his writing, but I'm hoping that with me being so close we will be able to reconnect. I can't wait
for the taxi to drop me off at my dad's. As we near the house I can't help but grin. My dad is
waiting in the front yard. I hop out as the cab comes to a stop and my dad runs over and wraps
me up in a bear hug. "Hey baby girl, its been awhile" he says. "I know dad. I'm so glad to be
back." Of course, I am more happy to be so close to Jacob. "Hey dad, after I unpack can I
take the care and go to La Push to see Jake?" "I just got you back Bells….but if it makes you happy go ahead."
"Thanks dad!" I hurry up to the house with my bags from the trunk of the taxi. I run up the stairs, nearly tripping, as
my excitement builds. I hurriedly unpack and put everything away. After about thirty minutes I am ready to go. In my
excitement I trip down the stairs and fall all the way to the bottom, landing on my left arm. My dad runs from the
kitchen. "Are you ok Bella" he almost screams. "Ughhhh I think so." I try to stand up but when I put weight on the
arm I landed on I have to hold in a howl of pain. "We're taking you to Dr Carlisle" my dad says. "Who?" "He's the
new doctor in town. He's been here for a few years now. He and his wife have five children they adopted." "Oh
ok…." I am so bummed that I won't get to go to Jacob's. I don't want my dad to call Jake because I still want it to be
a surprise that I am here, but on the other hand he would want to know that I'm injured. What to do…. My dad
rushes me to the hospital where Dr Cullen is working. I grimace as the car jostles my now swollen, injured arm. We
finally get there and the nurse takes me to the back where the doctor is already waiting. "So tell me what
happened" he says as I sit on the hospital bed. I tell him the story and he examines my arm. "We'll need x-rays but
I'm pretty sure that it is just sprained." I nod and we proceed with the x-rays. We chit-chat while the results are
showing up. Just normal "How is the weather" type stuff. He finally looks at the finished x-ray and says "Like I said,
just a sprain. I will wrap it for you. Just keep it elevated for about 45 minutes when laying down. Put ice on it for the
swelling. No lifting for a few days. If it still hurts in a few days or if the swelling hasn't gone down, just come on in
and I'll take a look." "Thanks Dr Cullen" I reply. "No problem, take care." I walk out to the lobby where my dad is
waiting. "Its just a sprain. Gotta rest it up for a few days" I tell him. He nods and we walk to the car. My dad is very
quiet on the way home. Finally he says "We're gonna have to Bella-proof the house if you are going to get like this
every time you go to see Jake" he says grinning. I give him a half smile. He has reminded me that I still haven't seen
my boyfriend. "Hey dad, can you invite Billy Black and Jake over for supper?" "Sure Bells but you know I'm not a cook.
We'll just have to order in." "Ok dad, but don't let them know that I'm here. I want it to be a surprise for Jake." "No
problem Bella." As soon as we get home my dad calls Billy. I hear him talking, but something sounds kind of off.
When he gets off he comes to the living room and says "Bad news Bella, Jacob is…umm… busy tonight… but Billy will
be around in a bit so I'll order some pizza." I frown and wonder what Jacob could be doing. Maybe he's just hanging
out with some friends and doesn't want to hang out with some old geezers. I can' help but think that maybe its
something not as easily explained… All of my doubts from before I came here start filtering through my brain. I can't
stop thinking about what Jacob could possibly be doing right now. Thoughts of other girls keep popping into my
head. I want to go see what he's up too but with my arm the way it is I can't exactly drive or anything. Plus, if there
isn't anything fishy going on, I don't want Jake to think that I don't trust him. I'm so confused right now. I decide to
let it go. I have school starting in a couple of days so that will help me take my mind off of him until I can do
something about it. I lay on my bed and pull a pillow up to my arm so I can elevate it for awhile. I should probably
take some pain medication but I hate taking any kind of pills or anything like that. I stare up at the ceiling for awhile
before drifting off into a light sleep. I dream of Jacob. I'm running towards him but when I reach him I see a girl with
him. She's kissing him in a way that is not just "friends". I wake up crying and when I try to get up I accidentally
bump my injured arm and cry out in pain. Charlie rushes in and says "You ok Bells?" "Yeah I just bumped my arm."
"You been crying" he asks. "Yeah, it was just a bad dream…" Charlie frowns and just looks at me for a few minutes.
"If this is about Jake, don't let it bother you. I'm sure he has a good reason." I sigh and just look at the floor. "Is Billy
still here" I ask. "No, he left a while ago." "Ok dad. Oh, I'm going to need a few supplies for school." "Ok, I will pick
some up after I get off from the station tomorrow." "Thanks dad. I think I'm going to go to bed now. Love you."
"Love you too Bells. Good night." He leaves and I close the door, then lay back down with my arm elevated. I should
probably call my mom but I decide to wait until tomorrow. I fall into a deeper sleep this time and have no more
dreams for the night. After a few days my arm is feeling better and I start school. My dad got me a truck to drive
back and forth. My first day of school I meet this kind of nerdy kid named Eric. He wanted to show me where
everything was so I decided to just go with the flow. When we get to my Biology class after lunch I see this really…
beautiful is the only way to describe this guy. He's like movie star beautiful. He has long, shaggy blonde hair and
amber colored eyes. I can't help but stare as the teacher introduces me. I see that his table is the only one that has
an empty chair. He sees me staring but glares at me. Then he gets this weird look on his face like he is in pain or
something. I frown and walk to the seat beside his and sit down. The teacher begins handing out a short
assignment to see what we know already. I smile slightly as I fill out the sheet because I know almost all of it from
last year. The guy beside me scoots as far away from me as possible and I frown once again. What did I do that
makes him dislike me already. I hurry and finish my work just as the bell rings. He is the first out of his seat and out
the door. I hear someone call my name and I look up at Eric in the hallway. "Come on Bella" he says and I walk out
to the hallway. He walks me out to my truck chit chatting away as I think about this guy. "Who is that weird guy that
was sitting beside me" I ask. "Oh, that's Edward Cullen. He doesn't like anybody so don't feel bad." Edward Cullen…
My dad told me about the Cullen family. I wonder if I should try to get my seat changed in Biology since Edward
seems so leery of me. I get in my truck and start driving home. When I get there my dad isn't home yet so I start on
my homework. I've gotten most of it done when I hear my dad open the door and call out "I'm home Bells. What do
you want to do for dinner." I open my bedroom door and cautiously walk down the stairs. I don't need a repeat from
the other day. When I get to the bottom I say "I'll cook something dad. What do you want?" "Whatever you can find
Bells." I walk to the kitchen and hear the television turn on in the living room. I look through the cabinets and find
stuff to make spaghetti with. I open the freezer and find a pack of hamburger. I grab a pot from the drainer and put
water on to boil the noodles. As they boil, I grab a pan and fry up some hamburger. After that finishes I open a can
of pasta sauce and put it in the pan with the hamburger. Finally the noodles are done and I strain the noodles. I add
everything together and go to the living room. "I made spaghetti. Everything is ready now." We walk to the kitchen
together and load our plates with spaghetti and proceed to eat. "How was your day" my dad asks. "It was ok. I
have class with Edward Cullen. He didn't seem to like me too much." "Well, the Cullens are very private and
different. Edward will probably warm up to you eventually. Don't let it bother you." I smile and finish eating. "Well I'm
going to call mom. She's probably worried sick since I haven't called her." "Ok Bells, I'm gonna go watch some more
television." I grab the cordless and dial my mom's number. It rings three times before she picks up. "Hey mom what
you up to?" "Hey Bella I was so worried when you didn't call. Is everything ok?" "Yes mom everything is fine. I
started school today. I already made a new friend." "Good. How is everything with your dad?" "Its great mom." "Ok.
Have you seen Jake yet?" "No…not yet. I'm gonna go to the reservation today to see him." "Ok, have fun. And
please call me more often. I worry about you." "Ok mom I will. Love you." "Love you too bye." We hang up and I
walk up the stairs to change clothes. I want to wear something cute for Jake. I take off my school clothes and
change into my favorite dark jeans and a skull t-shirt. I grab my keys and walk to the door. "Hey dad, I'm going to
the reservation to see Jake. I'll be home in a little while." "Ok Bells, be safe." "Will do dad." I open the door and walk
to my truck and get in. I begin the drive to the reservation and stare into the distance.