Ok guys, I'm back! Poor you! So it's been awhile since I've updated but I couldn't find a good story idea, and none of you gave me any but anyway, I've written some of this story out on paper. I would write like 6 file pages and when I type it up it would only be 3!
So I'm hoping this will be longer than my other story but if I don't get good reviews then I will not continue. Like I've said before, if you review I'll go see what stories you have and review them, it's a win win situation!
First Impressions
The morning light of Forks managed to squeeze through the clouds and into Bella's window. The peaceful brunette soon became restless as the all too familiar tune of her alarm clock echoed through her room.
Bella groaned as she reluctantly accepted the time and turned off the alarm. She swung her legs out from under her blankets and got up. As she made her way across the hall to the bathroom she smelt something burning.
"Dad are you cooking something?" she shouted down the stairs.
"Noo," he replied just like how a child says no to stealing a cookie when he did.
"Dad, if anything is turning brown or black, turn it off and I'll be down in a minute." There instantly was movement downstairs as Charlie went about saving what food he could.
Bella made her way to the bathroom and looked at herself in the mirror
"Should I even bother?" she said as she seen the haystack on top of her head.
Bella ran a brush through her hair and pulled it into a ponytail. It was the only thing she could do without straightening it, and if she did, she would definitely burn herself and that would be the perfect start to a perfect day.
After freshening up she made her way back to her room. She picked out her outfit. Cheap version of Uggs – as if she could afford the real ones on her wages – grey skinny jeans, long sleeve green 'Colours of Benetton' top and her brown hoody. She would add the waterproof later.
She made her way down to a desperate Charlie. He was running around like a headless chicken, checking everything.
Bella couldn't help but stand at the door and watch the circus act play out before her.
Charlie soon caught her and questioned her, "Why are you just standing there, help!" He did sound desperate.
"Good morning to you too dad," Bella said as she made her way over to the stove, she quickly flipped the already dark brown pancakes.
"Yeah sorry hon. Good morning, how are you?" Charlie replied sympathetically. He felt bad for his little outburst.
"I'm good, you?" Bella removed the pancakes from the pan and placed them on a plate. She set them in the middle of the table.
"I'm great." Charlie sat down opposite Bella and placed a couple of pancakes on his plate. He drowned them in syrup and tucked in.
"So, why did you go to all this trouble?" Bella knew Charlie wouldn't risk burning down his house unless it was important. Bella was a bit scared on which topic Charlie would preach because last time he did this he gave her 'the talk' which Renee had previously given to her when she was thirteen.
"Yes, well there was something I wanted to talk to you about," Charlie paused, "there's new kids starting your school today. The Cullen's, I think. There are five of them. Well you see they're all adopted by Dr and Mrs Cullen and I just wanted you to show them around and..."
"Make them feel welcomed." Bella finished his little speech.
"Yes, yes that's right. I knew it wasn't easy when you first came so, please help them."
Bella nodded in agreement. Charlie was right; Bella's first couple of days weren't the best. Everyone stared and kept asking questions about her life in Phoenix. 'So your chief Swan's daughter', 'do you prefer Phoenix or Forks?' and 'why did you end up in this dump hole?'
The truth was she did prefer Phoenix over forks. She missed the heat and sunshine. The only reason she even considered coming to this dump hole is because her mother remarried and wanted to travel with Phil to his baseball games. But life up here isn't too bad for her. It's boring at times but she has made some good friends.
First, there was Jessica, a real gossip. Bella sometimes think she only hangs around with her so she can get the latest dirt on the 'new girl', but she loves her as a friend none the less. There's also Angela, one of Jessica's friends but unlike Jessica, she can keep her mouth shut, the reliable one. And there's Mike, the possessive one of the gang. He's with Jessica and that's one relationship Bella doesn't want to end anytime soon.
"Don't worry dad, I will," Bella ate the last bite before standing up, "I better go or I'll be late. I'll do the dishes when I get home, ok?"
"Don't worry I'll do them, after all, I made the mess," Charlie chuckled.
"Ok, I'll see you later." Bella walked out the kitchen to the hall where she got her jacket and then she made her way out to her beloved truck.
The truck was a home coming present from Charlie. He bought the 1950's red Chevrolet from his mate, Billy Black. This truck is ideal for Bella. If she was in an accident, her truck would hardly have a scratch. The only downside is that it was really loud and would make any passer-by jump.
Bella made her way down the streets of Forks anticipating the arrival of the Cullens.
Whatever sunshine there was this morning had now disappeared behind the gloomy clouds. Sunshine was a rare sighting in Forks and even then it couldn't live up to Phoenix.
As Bella made her way into the school car park it was easier than expected to notice the new kids. They were all standing by a very expensive looking silver Volvo and just like Charlie said, there were five of them.
She parked her truck, gathered her books and made the journey into school.
The first couple of classes seemed to go by quickly. Everyone was hyped up about the arrival of the new students, saying how gorgeous they were and how they wouldn't mind be set-up with one of them.
It wasn't till third period, Chemistry, when Bella had her first encounter with one of the new bunch. She was a short girl, pixie like, thin with small features. Her hair was a deep black, cropped short and pointing in every direction. Her clothes looked like they had just come off the runway, expensive. She was quite pale looking and had a perfect face. Straight nose, perfectly sculpted cheeks, it wasn't until she saw the eyes Bella got a shock. They were gold in colour and there were deep purple marks under them. You would think she was tired or healing from a broken nose.
Bella soon realized the only available seat was beside her. She felt like now would be the best chance to carry out her promise of this morning's conversation.
The teacher pointed her to the seat next to Bella and then went back to organizing papers. The girl made her way down to the back and took a seat. Her walk was more like a dance; it was quite hard to watch without jealousy taking over.
"Hi, I'm Bella Swan." Bella introduced herself.
"Hey, I'm Alice, Alice Cullen." Her voice sounded like someone singing, beautiful and fragile.
"Nice to meet you Alice. So it's your first day? Don't worry I was considered the new girl until you came along. So I know how it feels to be the topic on everyone's mind."
"I know its annoying isn't it?" Alice sounded happy. Being able to relate to someone.
"Completely, have you met Jessica Stanley yet?" Bella thought it would be best to warn her.
"No, who's she?"
"I'm her friend like but I thought I should warn you. She's the gossip of the school." She loved Jessica as a friend, don't get her wrong.
"O, so she's the mouth of the school?"
"Yeah, believe me she won't miss out on meeting you."
The two kept exchanging little details on how they ended up in Forks and previous schools until the teacher got sorted and called the class to order.
Bella encountered a Cullen one other time before lunch. It was a male. He was lean and tall yet muscular. He had honey blond hair, pale skin and those golden eyes. He too, had perfect features, straight nose, perfect cheekbones and heavy eyes.
Bella was on her way to government and he was walking down the corridor. She noticed he wore a pained expression and she could've sworn his eyes turned darker.
Soon Bella made it to class and didn't think twice about the new family. To her they were just a bunch of new kids with a different story. They are surprisingly alike even though they are adopted. She didn't hold much interest in them and would make them feel welcomed. After all, she knew how they felt.
So there's the first chappie! Like I said above, review and I'll do the same to your stories!!
Come on guys, what are you waiting for!
Did anyone see New Moon? Wasn't it amazing!! I loved it and I'm so gonna go back and see it again!!
JJ