A/N Ok so this is my first fanfic so I am very excited to post this and see what you all think of it.
I want to thank my Sparkly Red Pen Betas Aly130 and Angmclure, thankyou so much for your help and input
Disclaimer: i don't own Twilight, but of course you already know that.
Leaving the Nest
Chapter 1 – Leaving the Nest
BPOV
I need to get out of Forks!
"Bella, are you sure about this? I know it's been a year since Jake and all, but are you ready for this? Moving out is a big deal," my Dad, Charlie asked. Worry evident in his voice. I was his only child; of course he was always going to worry about me. Being the Police Chief of Forks' never eased his worrying about me, since he saw all the awful things that can happen in the world.
"Yes, Dad, I'm sure. I can't just stay here for the rest of my life and think about what happened ." This was a lie. I would always think about Jake, I mean how could I not? He was the most important person in my life until…
I stopped that thought, because I always tried to think about the happy times we shared, not how horribly it all ended
"Besides, I'm 21, I think it's time to leave the nest and get a life of my own. Don't worry, Dad, I'm only moving to Seattle, I will visit as often as I can."
I loved my dad with all my heart and would regret leaving him to fend for himself - he was the only person I knew that could ruin boiling water - but I needed a fresh start and the only way to get it was to leave this town. Everything reminded me of Jake, especially now one year later. This was the only way to truly move on.
To take my mind of off things I opened the letter from Washington State University housing department that had arrived that day.
After what happened with Jake I felt inspired to apply to college, I had never had the chance to after high school; this was my chance to change my life forever. After thinking hard about all my options I decided on Washington State, which even after a being out of school for a few years thought I was bright enough to attend.
I had also applied for off campus housing, hoping that I wouldn't have to live alone in Seattle.
"Oh my god, I got the off campus housing!' I squealed, startling Charlie who had been distracted by reading the newspaper.
"That's great, Bells," He said more enthusiastic about my moving than before, probably comforted by the fact that I wouldn't be living alone.
"Well, I'm heading round to Harry's to watch the game," he said, getting up and taking a six pack of beer out of the fridge.
"Okay bye Dad. Have fun," I replied, distractedly rereading the letter.
I hated to leave Charlie here by himself, but this was something I needed to do.
I was just glad that Charlie was starting to support the idea of me moving. I knew he still didn't want me leaving but he understood why I had to do this.
We were all each other had after Renee, my mom, took off about five years ago. Charlie and I had become quite close after that, we told each other almost everything. He was one of the few people that knew what I had been through with Jake.
Moving Day
I had convinced Charlie to help me move all my stuff to my new apartment, which I would be sharing with three other people, two guys and another girl. Luckily it was a four bedroom apartment, that had two common bathrooms, with open living area and kitchen.
I hoped I was ready for living with roommates. I had never lived with anyone besides Charlie or Renee, and I wasn't sure I was prepared for the reality of it. Especially living with two guys.
As I was unpacking my things and organising my room, I heard a key in the front door. I knew one of the others had arrived, but I hadn't met them yet.
Well, here's your chance Swan, get out there and make a good impression.
"Hello!" I called out as I walked out to the hallway.
"Oh! Hi. You must be Isabella. The housing officer said you were moving in today. I'm Mike, Mike Newton, he said, holding out his hand to shake mine.
"Nice to meet you, Mike," I said shaking his hand "I prefer Bella,"
Mike was cute, I guessed. He had generic blond hair, blue eyes, and average height and build. But not my type…. As if I was even interested in a relationship right now.
We chatted for a few minutes about ourselves and school. Mike was a senior majoring in economics.
I was a bit shocked when he asked for my cell phone number, but figured we would be living together, we would probably need each other's phone numbers, so I obliged, getting his number, too.
Later on, after I'd had some takeout for dinner, thinking that I should be a friendly roommate to Mike, I sat out in the living area having a beer with him, chatting for a bit more. He seemed friendly enough. He grew up in California, which I thought would explain the blond hair and blue eyes. He was also in the off stage in an On/Off Relationship with a girl called Jessica.
I was getting tired after a long day of moving, so I said goodnight to Mike and went to get ready for bed.
As I was getting ready, my phone beeped with a text message. Thinking it was Mom or my best friend from Forks, Angela, wondering how the move went, I went to answer it.
It wasn't from either, it was Mike.
Hey, Bella, you want to get lucky? You know since it's your first night in here
I am definitely locking my door, I thought as I raced over to the door, locking it securely. Well he seemed nice enough.
Luckily, that was the only night I was alone in the house with Mike. The next day, a new roommate moved in.
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