My name is Isabella Marie Swan but I prefer to be called Bella. I live with my dad Charlie in the small town of Forks. Its a depressing town. Surrounded by thick,green woods and under constant rain clouds. I just moved to live with Charlie because I couldn't stand the memories that haunted me when I lived in Arizona. I couldn't take it, living with Renee and Phil without him. Oh, did I forget to mention that I'm telepathic?
So here I am, sitting in my room, my music blaring, trying to forget the world around me. Its been 6 months since my brother went missing and I was still cut up about it. Though no one could blame me. He was my best friend. He would have done anything for me. And it was hard for me to live without him. He was always with me and he always told me where he was going or who he was meeting. But the day he went missing, I was asleep and he didn't leave a note for me.
I curled up into a tight ball, wanting to disappear. I groaned in annoyance as Charlie banged on the door.
"Bella? Do you want a lift to the the school?"
today was my first day at Forks High and I was not looking forward to it. I am so glad that I managed to figure out how to put a wall up between me and other people's minds. I stood up and stretched. I turned the music off and replied.
"Yeah sure. When you leaving?"
"In five mins"
He stomped down the the stairs. I turned and looked in the mirror. I wore tight, dark blue skinny jeans, with a long sleeved t-shirt with the words "bite me" printed on to the front, and my ankle length leather boots. My hair was left down and it was slightly curled. I sighed and walked out my room, picking up my messenger bag as I left.
The drive to the school was quiet. Charlie would glance at me then look back at the road. I just stared out the window, wondering what My brother would say in the awkward silence. The cruiser stopped outside the school. I scowled at the size of it. It was so small compared to my school back home. I sighed and left the cruiser, saying a small " see ya later" to my dad, then shut the door. And to make my day better, it started to rain. I pulled my hood up and tucked my hair under it. I ignored the stares and whispers that followed as I walked towards the school office.
Behind the desk sat a middle-ages woman with light fuzzy brown hair. She looked up at me and smiled brightly.
"hey, I just started today. I'm Bella Swan."
She nodded and rummaged through some pieces of paper before handing me a timetable and a map. I smiled but it quickly left my face as I heard two girls gossiping tot he left of me.
"That's the new girl. The Chiefs daughter. I heard that she had an older brother but her step-dad killed him in a fit of rage and then buried the body in the desert."
I turned and glared at the girl. She quickly shut up and she narrowed her eyes. I walked up to her and slapped her across the face. She gasped in shock and held her hand to her cheek.
" You ever gossip about me again and I'll do more than slap you. Understand?"
She nodded and scurried off, her friends in tow. I smiled then looked around to see if anyone saw what had happened. It was empty. Lucky for me.
The day passed quickly. People were constantly coming up to me and talking to me. But I turned away from them. At times, my wall fell, and their thoughts grossed me out. Especially when a boy named Mike started to speak to me. I shivered. Boys are gross. Its now time for lunch. I followed the crowd to the schools cafeteria. As I waited in line, I looked around the busy hall. My eyes fell to a table nearest me. There were five people sitting together and they were all beautiful. There was a small girl with short, black spiky hair, holding hands with a taller blond boy who looked like he was in pain. The boy sitting across them, had messy bronze hair and broad shoulders. Next to him sat a girl with long blond hair and she was trying to comfort someone. He was heavily muscled but not to a large extent and he had brown curly hair.
My heart stuttered for a moment before it began to beat faster. I closed my eyes for a second before turning away and moved with the line. I grabbed an apple and a bottle of soda. Don't be stupid Bella. You're just imagining things. I repeated it again and again in my head. As I walked past the table, my wall fell. It just crumbled away. Surprisingly, I only got the thoughts of the table next to me.
' there's too much pain. I can't calm him down'
' I cant see anything. Why has everything gone black? Edward? Is he okay?'
' my poor baby. There's nothing I can do. It seems to be worse here!"
There was so much emotion. My head wanted to burst from it. This Edward must be telepathic, like me but I can't hear his thoughts. I stopped dead as the boy, who had his head on the table looked up and saw me. His mouth fell open and his eyes widened in shock, as did mine. Then his thoughts hit me like a bullet.
'Bella? Is that her? It is! What is she doing here? She looks terrible! I cant be near her. I could hurt her! My baby sister!'
All heads snapped up and looked at me but I just continued to stare at Emmett. At least, I think it was Emmett. He had changed. His skin was paler, smoother. His hair looked thicker and he had purple smudges under his eyes, almost like he hasn't slept. He stood up.
"Bella?"
My heart thudded painfully against my chest. I stepped back, away from the table. I was suddenly aware of the hall going quiet and everyone was staring. I wanted to run to Emmett and hug him. But I couldn't. I was too angry and hurt. He was presumed dead. Yet here he was. In front of me. Alive.
I turned and ran out of the hall, my bag hitting painfully against my legs. I dropped the apple and bottle of soda to the ground as I could feel my eyes stinging with tears. I ran out of the school and I headed home, following the road Charlie had driven down this morning, when a large cold hand pulled me to a stop. I spun round and my fist went for the persons face. But another hand, smaller, stopped it in mid-air. It was the blond girl. Her hand tightened on mine causing me to whimper in pain.
"Rose, let her go."
She snarled at me before letting go. I cradled my hand to my chest as I tried to pull my other from his grasp but he refused to let go.
"Bella?"
Tears fell down my cheeks as I looked up at him. He looked sad, like his heart was breaking. I kept my mind closed not wanting to hear his thoughts.
"Let go of me."
My voice was barely a whisper. But even I could hear the pain in it. His hand loosened and I pulled my hand free. My hands fell to my sides as I looked down at my boots.
"Bella, please, listen to me....please"
His voice broke at the end. My heart felt like it was in a vice. I shook my head.
"No. How could you, Em? How could you leave me like that?"
I looked up at him, before turning round and I walked away form him. I stopped as the other people from his table appeared out of nowhere. The bronze haired boy was in front of me, his eyes dark with hunger. I stumbled back in shock. I turned round and faced Emmett again.
" Who are these people, Emmett?"
I demanded, burying my fear. Before he could respond, the blond girl gabbed his hand and glared at me.
"We, are his family and he shouldn't have to explain to the likes of you."
Family. The word rang through my head as my body froze. I stared at him, open mouthed.
"Family?"
I repeated the word. My mouth went dry. Emmett cringed and he reached out for me.
" Don't touch me!!
" Bella, please. Let me explain."
" No! Just go off with your 'family'. Leave me alone."
I turned and pushed passed the bronze haired boy, tears rolling down my cheeks and my heart broke into smaller pieces.
