Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight. I only own the new characters, Stella and Thalia.

1 - DECISIONS

I resented the fact that I had to leave my residence here in Alaska and trade it for some unknown new home in Forks. But I had to do it. I wanted to do it. I left my wonderful home in Alaska together with my friends to venture on my own in a place called Forks, Washington.

"Oh! Stella, Thalia, I'm really gonna miss you, guys, but I'm sure it won't be long 'til we see each other again," I told my friends as we arrived at the airport.

"Bella, do you really have to do this? We could go with you and that would be fun," Stella argued. She wanted me to stay or at least bring them along with me.

"Stella's right, Bella. Why do you have to go on your own? Don't you want us anymore, Bella?" Thalia used her puppy dog eyes on me but I had seen it too many times already.

"Stella, Thalia, I want you of course. Why won't I? But it just feels right to do this alone. Just for a change, you know." I felt some guilt creep into me. Up to the last minute, they still hadn't given up yet on persuading me. But I couldn't change my mind now. I had thought of this so many times before and I've already decided. I just have to follow it through now. I sighed before continuing. "Girls, it's not like we won't see each other anymore. I promise I'm going to call daily. I'll update you with my life there." With that, I hugged them tightly and went off and boarded my plane.

The plane rides to Seattle and Port Angeles were uneventful. From Port Angeles, I drove my BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo that was shipped in advance. I drove way past the speed limits and did not get caught.

When I arrived in my new home, shock and happiness flooded me. Stella and Thalia personally designed the whole house for me. It served as their farewell gift to me. I made a mental note to thank them later. The house was breathtaking. There laid in front of it a huge lawn covered with grass. It had two stories and beside it was a big garage. I parked my car beside my McLaren F1 LM into the garage and entered the house with my bags at hand. There was a huge sofa in the living room. Across it sat a huge flat screen TV with gaming systems. There were also a kitchen and dining room that would only be used for my little façade. I went upstairs. There were three bedrooms. That means they plan to visit me soon and often. I entered the first bedroom door because it had the view of the lawn.

The room was fully decorated. It had a large bed – another part of the façade. On the left was a door to the bathroom and another door leading to a huge (and when I say huge, it means really huge) walk-in closet courtesy of Thalia. I had anticipated it already. I only brought with me my toiletries and very few sets of plain clothes. The walk-in closet was full already without me putting in the clothes I bought myself. Across the room was the window. On the right wall just above my bed was a framed picture. It was a picture of me with Stella on my right and Thalia on my left when we went to prom once. There were also a computer and a telephone.

Stella was a brunette like me but her hair was lighter and straighter than mine. She had a slightly pointed nose and thin lips. She had the figure of a beauty queen. She was tall, 5'9" to be exact and had a slim waist. But she was not the vain one in our group. That role was already taken by Thalia.

Thalia was not really vain but she sure knows fashion and beauty. Thalia was almost the opposite of Stella except for the fact that they both have the same light brown hair. Thalia's hair though had elegant curls at the ends. Her nose was just the average size. She also had full pouty lips. She had a chubbier body than Stella but nonetheless, she was still sexy. She could wear plain shirt and jeans and pull it off like a true living goddess. Stella could certainly pull it off too but Thalia was just phenomenal.

If it wasn't such a risk, I would have signed them up as models a long time ago. Anyone who would see them would surely envy them or drool over them.

The sun was just setting when I decided to call Stella and Thalia.

"Hey, girls!" I greeted immediately.

"Bella!" they shouted on the phone in synchronization.

"Yeah! Thank you so much for the house. I really love it! You did a really wonderful job." I said with great gratitude. I was sure that the phone was in speaker mode so I wouldn't have to repeat my word over or even raise my voice so they could both hear.

"Well, what about the clothes? Have you tried on a few? Have you picked already what you'll wear tomorrow in school?" Thalia was very eager to hear news, specifically fashion news. Stella and I laughed at that.

"The clothes are all really wonderful, Thalia, but I regret that the weather here is so cold and it would be weird for me to wear some of the showy clothes to school when I am supposed to be feeling cold. Anyway, I would find as much opportunities as I could to wear them, I promise." I told sincerely.

"Oh well, you could wear them to go to dances and dates," Thalia joked – as if I could go to a date with some guy.

"And, Bella, you should tell us everything every day, alright? Tell us how your first day goes tomorrow and their expressions when those students see the newest addition to their number. Oooooh, I can't wait to hear about your first day," Stella cooed.

"Yes, sure, sure. That's what I promised, right?" I accepted. "Hey, I gotta go now. I'm gonna check the other rooms and maybe explore the limits of the town. And I should prepare for tomorrow. Miss you, girls." I smiled at the phone wishing they could see.

"Sure, Bells. Just don't forget to wear something impressionable tomorrow, 'kay?" Thalia was still thinking about fashion but that's how she secretly expresses her concern.

"And, tell us everything tomorrow. Don't forget that," Stella's voice rang with authority.

"I will, Thalia, Stella. Bye to the two of you. Later." I hung the phone.

I went to the walk-in closet and chose what I would wear for my first day, following Thalia's advice. Sometime later, I found the perfect ensemble I would wear for school. I made sure it was neither so showy nor too conservative. I checked the two remaining rooms and they were exceptionally amazing. I discovered that there was also a large room that served as a library and music room. It had shelves and shelves of books and some of my favorite musical instruments which consist of a grand piano, a guitar, a violin, a cielo and a harp. I would've cried if it was possible. I would thank them again tomorrow.

But my choosing and checking of the house ended too soon. I decided to explore the woods to prepare for my first day. Hoping no one would notice I'm different and know my secret, I rushed to hunt what was available from the wildlife. No one should know that I was a vampire.

A/N: Thank you very much for taking time to read this. I hope you'd continue to do so on the next chapters. I'd publish every chapter every other week so please bear with the wait. And to those who would ask, Bella is a vampire and so are Stella and Thalia.

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