From Here to Eternity, Love

Chapter 1

(I do not own any of the Twilight Characters. They belong to the amazing Stephanie Myers)

I stood there for what seemed like an eternity looking at my lifeless mother, who, only a week ago was filled with laughter and joy. She never even saw the car come ripping down the street. It was me that found her. I shuddered at the memory, kneeling beside her, waiting for the ambulance to come, screaming at the top of my lungs.

I slowly walked away from her casket as the minister was giving his final words for Renee, my beloved mother and my best friend. If I had any tears left inside my aching body I would have been sobbing. Since I had done nothing but cry since the accident, I could not even force one tear.

My father, Charlie, was waiting for me by the car. I was going to be living with him now in a small town called Forks. I recalled a summer ten years ago when I was seven and my mother was dropping me off at Charlie's house to spend a month. I had cried hysterically trying to convince her to take me home. She simply smiled, kissed me, and told me she would see me very soon and how important this was to Charlie, me spending time with him. I sighed knowing she was right, stopped the waterfalls and proceeded with my bags to the front door. Charlie greeted me with a smile and a kiss and at that moment I was glad I was there, but I still looked forward to seeing my mother again soon.

This time I would be staying in Forks till I was off to college, never to see my mother again. I felt another shard of glass sear its way into my heart and my stomach was twisting.

I had everything packed and was ready to go before the funeral, so Charlie and I would be headed straight for his house. I didn't want a long parade of sorrowful goodbyes and I didn't want to mope around my house to remember. I just wanted to go.

It was only a two hour drive, but it seemed so much longer as I was aching for my mother. We were getting closer I started to notice the dramatic change in scenery. I was used to sun, warm weather and palm trees. This was green and gloomy. How could anyone possibly be happy here? I wondered. I caught a glance at Charlie the next second and he looked like he was about to lose it. "Bells, I know this is going to be rough on you," he corrected himself, "on both of us, but you know I'm here if you want to talk or anything." Charlie was never one to put himself out there emotionally and considering the circumstances I appreciated his attempt. "I know dad, thanks."

"Well," he said, "Here we are. Let's get your things inside and I'll call for a pizza or something." Just when we got out of the car it started raining. Of course it would rain now. That was just my luck. I was a klutz and apparently made changes in the weather that was determined to make my life that much more miserable. After we got all the wet boxes in my room I sat on my bed and started to unpack. Charlie went back downstairs to give me some time to myself, which was desperately needed. I was grateful he wasn't a hovering parent and just let me be.

The first thing I did was get out my CD player and put in my favorite CD. The first song to play was "Clair de lune." It was a comfort to me to listen and it slightly eased my pain although it reminded me of her. I had about three boxes unpacked when Charlie called me down for dinner. I hadn't noticed until then how hungry I was. I hadn't eaten hardly anything in the past week and pizza sounded like a good comfort food.



"How's the unpacking going?" Charlie asked. "Fine. I don't really have that much, so it shouldn't take too long" I retorted. "Well good. If you need any help let me know." "Thanks, I will." And that about ended our conversation for the night.

Once I got back upstairs I turned my CD player on again and decided I was too tired to unpack anymore. I put on my pajamas, my favorite sweats and an old t-shirt, washed my face, brushed my teeth and I was out in about two seconds.

All of a sudden I was running terrified through a forest, not sure what I was running from but scared beyond my wildest imagination and then something or should I say somebody caught me in their arms and held me. I instantly felt relieved and I never wanted to remove myself from that person, my comfort and shelter, but then I woke up.

Charlie, who was the Police Chief in Forks, had already left for work but left me a not letting me know that he would be home in time for dinner. I guessed that was his subtle way of letting me know I was in charge of that. It was fine that he would be gone because I still have unpacking to do and laundry and all that fun stuff. I got dressed and went downstairs to have some cereal or whatever Charlie had in the house. It ended up being eggs. After that, I was headed back upstairs when I heard a knock on the door.

This is my first fanfic. I have never really written anything before so let me know what you think. Don't worry this will be getting terribly romantic my Chapter 3. I hope you're as excited as I am!

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