Ok, so this story is like a Kate&Leopold, but for Edward, Bella, and all the other twilight characters. BTW if you didn't know, Kate&Leopold is a movie! Oh and before I forget Edward is in like the late 1800's, and Bella's in the present!!! Alright Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not in anyway own Twilight or Kate&Leopold
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Chapter One: Preparations
(EPOV)
I was getting ready for a ball. Technically it was my ball. My dear uncle, Carlisle Cullen, who has been like a father to me after my own father died, has set up a ball for me to find someone for me to marry. Carlisle and his wife, nor my mother, trust me with such a large issue as marriage. So here I am, in my room with people I don't even know, preparing me to find love, or at the very least interest, in of the ladies that will be at the ball.
"Edward! You're not ready yet?" My uncle said with an obvious upset tone.
"Well, uncle I have been very busy, and…" I was saying but then he interrupted
"Oh yes, you're always "busy" doing something more important. Don't you realize what is at stake here? Your families' reputation, your title, and your pride! How can you be so careless when it comes to your future?" Carlisle said, as though I didn't already know this.
"Uncle! I am hurt that you think so little of me! I do care, but I feel it's unfair to make me choose a bride at some silly little ball!" I said with pain in my voice.
"I do see your point, I really do. But you don't understand that this decision has to me made with a little more than your heart. Now, finish your preparations for the ball. Your cousins are waiting for you. Edward, try to enjoy yourself a little tonight." And with that, he left my room and descended down the stairs.
I was very upset and frustrated with my family for making me do this, but little did I know that this was the night that would change my life forever.
(BPOV)
Where was Chris? He was supposed to be helping me study for our college test. Chris is very smart, but when you're with him his mind seems to be somewhere else, or when you need him he isn't there. Like now, for instance, we were having our big test before Christmas vacation in Biology, and he promised he would meet me here in the library.
"Bella? We are going to be closing soon." Mrs. Hand, the sweet old librarian told me.
"Alright, I was just leaving anyway." I said, gathering my books.
The walk back to the dorms wasn't too long, so on my way I was trying to think of what I would say to Chris next time I saw him. Maybe I would yell at him for not showing up or maybe I would just act like nothing happened. I really don't know, but he deserves some punishment. ---
When I got back to my dorm I saw Chris yelling at some guy our age, through my window. Chris would say something and this mystery boy, who looked like he was right out of the pages of Pride and Prejudice, and the mystery boy would walk away, and Chris would have to chase after him. They repeated this dance a few times, until Chris led him into his building. So this is why he didn't come! He has a "guy friend". Oh jeez, I knew Chris seemed a little less masculine than other guys, but I never thought that he was…that he could be…ugh I don't even want to think about it. I think I'll go break up the party. This could really be fun.
So that's the first Chapter! It's basically just an intro, but I just needed to get started. Well, it might be a bit confusing, but I will try to explain a lot more things in the next chapter!