Disclaimer: All things Twilight belong to Stephenie Meyer. I'm just borrowing her characters. No copyright infringement intended.
It's my first time. I'm nervous. Please be gentle.
Prologue
Dazed and Confused
Leaving this town couldn't come too soon. I don't hate Forks, but I definitely can't be here for a while. So, my car is loaded, and I am ready to hit the road. I'll miss my parents, Rosalie, Jasper (sort of) and a few of my friends, but I am so ready for college. My dad's alma mater, Stanford, will be my new home for the next four years. When she and I were together, we decided we were going to go to Los Angeles. After everything happened, my dad pulled some major strings and – even though I hadn't chosen it at first but had previously been accepted – he was able to get me into Stanford for the fall semester. Fortunately, somebody had dropped out the day he called in the favor. I owed him. A lot. He just smiled; squeezed my shoulder; and said he would do anything for his kids that was within his ability.
The coach at Stanford was actually going to let me practice with the team, and he said we would go from there. I know I was extremely lucky that things turned out like this. It's not that USC wouldn't have been great; I just … couldn't.
I know I shouldn't let our break-up affect my plans, but it is what it is. It left me totally dazed. And hurt. And furious. I'm sad that Rose and I aren't going to the same school now and that Emmett and I won't play on the same team. Again, I just couldn't do it. They understand.
My mom and dad hug me and watch me drive away. Rose and I said goodbye already. She will leave for USC in two weeks. Emmett is already at football camp. My parents and I set-up my dorm last week. Believe it or not, Garrett is my roommate.
On my way out of town, I stop at the diner to grab a coffee. As I am getting back in the car, I see her. Shit. She starts to fast-walk towards my car, and I hurriedly get in and drive by her. As I pass, I instinctively give her a brief glance. I wish I hadn't. I see her cry and yell, "Edward!" and then drop to the ground. I keep going and don't look back.
Betrayal. I'm so tired of getting fucked over. Never again.
A/N
Will you join me for the dizzy ride?
If you do, please always remember: This is an ExB story, and I am a HEA girl. I almost never read an ExB story that has an unhappy end, and I definitely won't write one. There will be drama and some angst, but … HEA! HEA! I'm giving those details now because it's my first full story, and I want you to like me. I mean, it. Yes, it. I want you to like it. HEA! HEA!
I'd love to know what you think. Oh, Breaking Dawn 2 is on Showtime right now. Gotta go! :-)
The first chapter will be up in the next few days. Many thanks to all who are reading.