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Title: Totale Eclisse Del Cuore is italian for Total Eclipse of the Heart
"C'mon Izzy, hurry up! You want to miss your flight?" Yeah, that's my mom, Renee, yelling at me.
Ugh, I don't even know why I told her I wanted to move. I mean, I love hanging out with her and Phil. In fact I'm friends with most the guys from Phil's minor league team. But he recently got picked up by the Florida Marlins and that would mean moving and traveling.
Renee would be sad getting stuck with me because I still have school and can't travel with them. I decided to be nice and go stay with Charlie, my father, for my junior and senior year.
I love Charlie and all; it's just that he's not as crazy and adventurous as Renee. Renee has such a childlike attitude she was always getting me into different things.
She stuck me in ballet at a young age because I was extremely unbalanced. I stuck to different dance classes for years because I enjoyed it so much.
We also discovered different types of classes together ranging from art and cooking to mechanics and electrical. Don't get me wrong, I was still always the more responsible of us.
I was the one managing the money and everything. Making sure bills got paid and we had edible food on the table. I just enjoyed the different extreme sports and stuff we did.
That's actually how we met Phil at the batting cages. I had straight A's again so mom took me to the batting cages than we were going rock climbing.
Phil was there with his team and noticed Renee watching me. I was in the fast pitch baseball stall and I guess because I hadn't hit puberty yet, I was only 13, with my hair up in my helmet I looked like a boy.
Hey, not proud of it but it happens. Well anyways, he asked Renee where her son learned to hit like that and she just busted out laughing.
Yea mom thanks for that. He apologized profusely and said that he was just surprised because I was so good. I let him off the hook and invited him rock climbing with us. I told him if he could keep up I'd let him take my mom on a date.
The look on Renee's face was worth it. Well, she shouldn't have laughed at me.
Phil struggled but didn't give up and eventually made it to the top where mom and I were waiting. I slapped him on the back gave my blessing than propelled back down so they could have a few minutes alone.
After that they were practically inseparable. Since I didn't have many friends Phil started taking me to practice with him. He knew I enjoyed the sport but couldn't really play. I made friends with the whole team and they ended up teaching me all they could in any sport they could. My favorite quickly became football though baseball will always have a special place in my heart.
When high school came I was the first freshman to make the baseball and football team. I was also the first girl.
The teams and coaches tried to argue until they saw me play. I know you would think 'why not just play softball' well I would've if we had a team but my school apparently didn't.
I played shortstop 1st string, back up catcher and 3rd backup pitcher. For our football team I played running back 1st string. I was the smallest and the fastest. Using my dancing skills I was able to maneuver around the opposing team easily. During our self defense classes Renee had us take after a bad boyfriend experience she had, I learned how to fall or take a hit without actually getting injured.
You would think that being 1st string on both teams I would make friends, unfortunately that wasn't the case for me. I didn't mind it though; I had Renee and Phil and Phil's team. My actual team mates from school were nice to me and said hi in school but the rest of the school seemed to look at me like I was some kind of freak. It didn't help that I was top of our class.
Phil finally asked Renee to marry him the summer before sophomore year and it was a nice ceremony. It was small consisting of just my mom, Phil, the guys and I.
Sophomore year passed quickly between my studying and sports. I went to all the games the guys had over the summer.
The end of the summer we found out that Phil got picked up at one of their games in Florida. We had a huge party to celebrate and that was when I decided I would move in with Charlie.
It took quite a bit of convincing my mom. Phil thought I should just graduate early and travel with them. I could have but I figure it'd be nice to get a change of scenery and get to know Charlie a bit more.
The team was upset because they were not only losing Phil but me too. I told them all I'd call and write and visit. I promised to take pictures with the new digital camera they gave me and email them updates on my life.
They also made me promise not to give up on any sports just to make loser friends. They said if someone doesn't want to be my friend for something stupid like that they don't deserve my friendship. Well, that just about catches you up on the quick version of my life.
"I'm coming mom!" I shouted back to here and darted down the stairs hopping the last few.
We got to the airport and I'll admit I was a little upset Phil wasn't with us. We became close over the years and I was hoping to say bye.
I realized I was upset for nothing when I walked over to the gate and saw a bunch of full grown men wearing blue and silver face paint, their team colors, and waving one banner saying 'we'll miss you swan' and another saying 'good luck #5'.
Five was my number on both teams and so they gave me a jersey with my name and number for their team as a parting gift. I almost started crying.
"Guys, I love you all! You're the best friends a girl could have. I'll miss you all but I'll visit soon! And I'll send pictures and call and everything!" I hugged every one of them saving Phil and my mom for last. Renee was bawling her eyes out and Phil was just hugging her close to him giving me a small smile.
I was pulled into a group hug with them. "I'll miss you guys. Good luck Phil and look after my mom. Don't forget I know numerous ways to take you out and even more places to hide the body." I said to him with mock seriousness.
"Iz, you know I will always look after your mom. You have fun hunny and don't let anyone mess with you." Phil replied with a smile.
"I love you mom, don't worry I will email you everyday." I said to Renee who was still sobbing. She threw her arms around me and pulled me into a tight hug. Phil and the guys all tackled us so it was one big huddle.
"Flight 3716 to Seattle, Washington is now boarding"
That annoying speaker voice just had to interrupt our family moment.
"Alright guys, that's me. I got to go. I love you all and will send out a text when I land!" I started walking to the check-in attendant. I turned one last time and waved to everyone.
I'll miss them but I just got to look at this as I'm on my way to a new adventure. I hear cliff diving is good at the LaPush Reservation beach by Forks.
The flight took about 2 and a half hours so it wasn't bad. When we landed I swiftly made my way to baggage claim. I only had my 2 bags since not much of my stuff was suited for Forks weather.
A lot of my clothes were donated and Renee said she would take care of the rest of my stuff. She did send me some of my sports gear which should have arrived a few days ago.
I'm starting school a week later than everyone else since this was the earliest flight I found and I had to put through all the transfer stuff.
Finally I saw my bright green bags coming out. Renee thought it was smart to get something brightly colored and easy to spot. I grabbed my bags and started looking for my dad.
I finally spotted Charlie standing by the doors looking for me. He hasn't changed a bit since I last seen him years ago. I quickly made my way over to him.
"Hey dad," I smiled at him.
"Hey bells, wow you've grown. How was your flight?" Charlie gave me an awkward hug. He was never big on emotions and I have a feeling he's in overload right now.
"The flight was good dad. Nice and short just the way I like it." Charlie knows I'm not a fan of flying. I just find it unnatural. If people were meant to fly we'd be born with wings.
Charlie nodded to me and led the way to his cruiser. It was silent the trip back to forks, neither of us really having much to say. I saw the welcome to forks sign and knew we were close.
"So bells, I um, well, I got you a, um, truck? It's not much I just figured you wouldn't want your old man to take you to school in the cruiser. I got it from my old friend Billy real cheap. He's got no need for it and his son did a bit of work to get it running. If you…" I decided to put Charlie out of his misery.
"Dad, relax. I'm sure I'll love it and I really appreciate the gesture. So thank you." I smiled at him for good measure.
We pulled in and seen the truck sitting in the drive way. It was a real beast. Red and rusted the thing looked ancient. And I loved it! I got out of the cruiser and turned back to Charlie with a big smile on my face.
"Thanks dad," I gave him a hug and than made my way over to the truck to check it out. I popped the hood and stood on the front bumper so I could get a closer look at the engine. I could tell it was worked on but just enough to get it running. I still don't think it would go over 60mph. I should be able to fix that.
I jumped when I heard someone next to me clear their throat and hit my head on the hood. I jumped down rubbing my head and looked up to see a young handsome native boy. He had a big smile on his face showing off his perfectly straight white teeth.
"Sorry, didn't mean to scare ya. I'm Jacob, the one who got this piece running." He said nodding to the truck. That's awesome maybe I can borrow some tools. I hope he won't take offence.
"Nice to meet ya Jacob, I'm Isabella but I go by Izzy although Charlie calls me Bells." I smiled back at him and shook his out stretched hand. "Hey, do you think at some point I could maybe borrow some of your tools? The way she's looking under the hood now I don't think I can take her past 60mph but if I get some new parts shipped in she should be fine."
He just smiled back at me not seeming to be upset by me wanting to fix her up more. "Yea that's no problem. I really just used parts from the junkyard to be honest. I wouldn't mind helping you if ya needed."
"Yea that'd be great, thanks. So you going to be going to school with me?" I asked him as we made our way inside. Charlie had already taken my bags and put them in my room for me. Hopefully he didn't move my room.
"Nah, I go to school on the Rez." He looked bummed out about that. I shrugged my shoulders.
"I didn't know the Rez had its own school. That's cool I guess. Would've been nice to have one friend."
"Hey Bella, its good to see you again. You may not remember me; I'm Billy your father's friend. Jacob here is my son which I see you have already met." Billy smiled warmly at me from his wheelchair. "You and Jacob used to make mud pies during your summer visits when you were kids. In fact Jacob here…" he didn't get to finish before Jacob cut him off.
"Dad, I think its time to go so Izzy can get set up and all." Jacob turned back to me. "It was nice to see you Izzy. See ya later Charlie." He yelled out than him and Billy was out the door.
I just relaxed the rest of the night and Charlie ordered pizza. We both ate while watching the Seahawks vs. Rams football game. Charlie was thrilled when he found out I made the team in Phoenix and now that I'm here I think he's happy to have someone to share the games with.
Tomorrow morning I would be starting school and according to Charlie I could still sign up for tryouts for the football team. Thankfully baseball doesn't start till just after football season so I don't have to worry about conflict.
Charlie had also told me how he had some guys from the Rez come and fix up the basement for me. He had it set up as a training room. I guess Renee had told him I like to keep in shape outside of my practices and she had Phil send my equipment over a couple weeks ago.
He had my punching bag, treadmill, bike and weights all set up. He even had my I-Pod dock set up with extra speakers around the room and a mini-fridge filled with water bottles for me.
I ended up giving him a bone crushing hug which I think caught him off-guard if the awkward back pat was anything to go by.
I didn't care though I was just happy I wouldn't have to go find a gym. I'm sure the closest would probably be in Port Angeles and that was too much of a drive to be worth it.
After doing 2 miles on the treadmill I headed upstairs and showered than got ready for bead dreading the next day.
A/N I know everyone wants me to update my other stories but I had this one stuck in my head and just had to write it out. This one I will update based on reviews so if you like let me know. I don't care if it's a one worded review saying love or hate as long as you review I know you want more. Thanks and enjoy!