Chapter 1- Best Friends

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or its characters.

Bella - age 8

My dad, Charlie, had just finished reading my favorite fairytale, Cinderella. It always had the power to cheer me up! I got so happy when he read this story to me. It made me think that maybe somewhere out in the world the perfect Prince Charming would be waiting for me looking up into the starry night. I always wondered where I would go in life. I wondered how I would make it through my life with no mother.

My mom had passed away when I was 3 years old. I missed her a lot. I found as the years went by that I could not remember her. It upset me that memories had to fade on you when you needed them most. I wanted my mother to snuggle into when I was upset. I loved my father, but he wasn't the same.

"Daddy, does everyone find their happily ever after?" I asked with hope found deep in my words. My father knew what I was meant. I had always dreamed of a perfect life. Without my mom it wasn't, and it never would be. I did my best for my dad though.

"Of course darling. Everyone has that person specially meant for them." My dad responded without much thought.

"I love you Dady."

"I love you too." My dad said before kissing me on the forehead and tucking me in. This is how it worked out on most nights. I would have school tomorrow. It was the first day tomorrow, and I always got excited for it. I couldn't sleep well. When I finally woke up I saw the fog outside my window.

"Bella, come on wake up!" My dad yelled from downstairs.

"Sure..." I said half asleep. Soon remembering he couldn't hear me.

"Bella!" he called again.

I was so tired, but I managed to make my voice loud enough so he could hear as I called, "Coming Dad."

I walked downstairs, and I saw my father sitting at the table eating some cereal. I grabbed a bowl and poured myself some. I ate my breakfast in silence. When my dad finished he jumped to his feet and kissed me goodbye.

Around 8 I walked out to the bus stop. I was greeted my a young boy around my age. Next to him was a small girl and I muscled boy.

"Hello, my name is Edward Cullen." he said sounding much older then he really was.

"I'm Bella, Bella Swan." I said my voice turning shy. I had never had many friends. Edward was wearing a nice green shirt that was the same color as his beautiful eyes. He also had on a nice pair of simple jeans.

I was wearing a simple t-shirt and skirt outfit for my first day of school. The girl next to him was bouncing up and down in excitement. She had on a very pretty yellow dress that looked very nice on her. I felt ugly just being near her.

The little girl jumped at me suddenly and grabbed me into a big hug. She stated, "We are going to be great friends." Just then our bus pulled up, and I stood frozen in place in shock.

Edward said, "I am so sorry. Please excuse my sister. She can be a bit much." He then smiled a crooked grin that set my heart going at a very fast pass.

I just nodded and stepped onto the bus. At that moment I knew I already had to great friends.

OK, I know they Bella and Edward seem a lot older than 8, but they are both mature. And I couldn't help but make Edward a gentleman.

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