I do not own Twilight. (This goes for all future chapters as well)

I woke to loud buzzing. I closed my eyes tighter hoping that by some miracle it would just stop and give me an extra five minutes. But as all good things must end, so does my sleep. I groggily opened my eyes taking in the new room that surround me. Where am I? And before I had time to answer my own question, memories started to flood my mind.

------FLASHBACK-----

"Are you sure you want to go baby?" Renee asked me as I was putting the remaining articles in my bag.

"Yeah, I haven't seen Em or Dad in four years. It's about time I give them a visit." I stated as I attempted to zip up my black Nike bag.

"But, it just so cold and rainy up there! And you're starting your senior year don't you want finish it out with your friends?" She replied hoping the mentioning of friends would change my mind.

"What friends? Mom, I spent all my time reading, running and taking care of you!" I snapped backed and noticed her hurt expression. I bit the bottom of my lip, instantly regretting my choice of words. "Mom, I didn't mean it like that-" She cut me off before I could finish.

"No, no, you're right. I haven't ever really acted like your mother, but I can change!"

"No, mom. Really, you have been the best mother I could ever ask for! I just need a change of atmosphere, that's all. Besides with Phil always traveling, I am just holding you back. You're unhappy and I can tell. It's fine, trust me."

"But, what about your friends?" She replied even though she knew she wasn't winning this fight.

"Mom, you know I have a few friends, but none that close. I spent all my time focusing on school work and running in hopes of getting scholarships to ASU." She looked at me knowing that I had won the battle. I kissed her on the cheek and picked up my bags. "Mom, I'll be fine. No need to worry Charlie and Emmett will be more than enough to take care of me." She simply nodded; I knew she was on the verge on holding back tears. She was never a good one for good byes.

We walked silently to the car; I threw my bags in the back seat and followed to the passenger seat. The car ride was silent, but I swear as soon as the car engine stopped Renee threw herself on me. "Call me if you need ANYTHING. You know I will be here for you. And please try to make some friends." She gave me a weak smile. I responded with a reassuring smile.

"I will. And for the friends, I highly doubt Em will allow me limit myself to running and reading."

We got out of the car and made way through the crowed lobby of the airport. After waiting in line for 15 minutes I got my plane ticket and turned to hug my mom. "Call me when you get there." She stated, her eyes were a little watery, but I could tell that my confidence in this move was reassuring her worries. "Sure thing, well I got to go or I'll miss my flight. Love you Mom. "I gave her a quick hug and ran to catch my flight.

I boarded the plan and found my seat. I pulled out my tattered copy of ''Wuthering Heights" and began to read. After a few minutes I dosed off.

When I got into the lobby, I scanned the crowd searching for Charlie and Em. After searching for a few seconds I found a big, burly man with curly brown locks similar to my own, standing next to a man who looked much smaller in comparison. I recognized the smaller man as Charlie instantly and after examining the big one I recognized him as Emmett. "Man, when Emmet hit puberty. He really hit it." I muttered to myself making my way over to them. When Emmett saw me, his face automatically lit up with a big goofy grin. I walked over to them awkwardly. Emmett ran to me and picked me up in a giant hug. "Em...Can't….breath..." I managed to choke out. He put me down, now wearing a sheepish grin.

"Sorry, Bells. It's just been so long. If it wasn't for the Christmas cards, I wouldn't have recognized you!" I grimaced at the thought of the Christmas pictures Renee always insisted on sending.

"I could say the same for you Em! You got so…Big." He smiled the goofy grin that I knew and loved.

"Well, football does that you." Football, crap! That reminded me.

"Emmet, do you know if they are still allowing runners on the Cross Country team?" Suddenly a booming laugh filled the room.

"I knew you would ask that. I already talked to coach about it, they are expecting you there bright and early tomorrow morning at 7." Already talked to the coach? How? When? My confused look must have tipped him off. "My girlfriend, Rosalie, her dad is the cross country coach. They are pretty ecstatic to have you on the team. Rose is amazing, and with you on the team, well, the team has a good shot at states." I smiled when he mention states. In Arizona I went for track and cross country every year since I was a freshman. However, my team never qualified. So the idea of having more people than just the coach and me, made me sort of excited. As I was thinking I suddenly remembered Charlie.
"Dad, I have missed you so much!" I stated as I went over and gave him an awkward hug. Charlie was never one for showing to many emotions.

"I have missed you too, kid. Let's get going we don't want to be in airport all day."

We got in the cruiser and Emmett instantly started to chat away about how I have to meet all of his friends. He also mentioned school starting in two weeks, reminding I still needed to go school shopping. As we pulled up the drive I noticed a giant jeep, which I assumed was Emmet's. I looked up and saw a smug grin on face. "You like it? It's great for off road riding." A giant car to suit a giant person, I chuckled at the thought.

I got out of the cruiser, and all my bags were taken by the 'men' of the house. I think I am going to get used to the babying they keep giving me. They put my bags up in my room that I would use when I used to visit. It still was a pale purple with matching curtains. IT was in serious need of redecorating. Luckily I had a while to take care that. I quickly unpacked and went downstairs to the kitchen. On my way down the room was filled with the warm aroma of pizza. Emmett looked up with his face stuffed with pizza. "We ordered take out." He said as he grabbed another slice. I laughed as I saw 7 crusts already on his plate. He followed my gaze and saw what I was laughing at. "What? I am a growing boy, I need my vitamins!" I just continued to laugh and grabbed a slice for myself.

After dinner I went upstairs and got ready for bed. After my shower I crashed on my bed, exhausted from the day's events.

---------End of Flashback------------

I smacked the alarm. 6:10. SHIT. I HAVE PRACTICE! I got up, but fell back instantly from head rush. I got up a bit slower this time, and then ran to my dresser. I pulled on a pair of black shorts with a light green tang top. After I was fully clothed, I washed my face, brushed my teeth, and pulled my hair into a messy ponytail on the top of my head.

I ran downstairs grabbed my running shoes and quickly gulfed down some toast. I took a quick glance at the clock. 6:23. Okay. Practice was at the school, Emmet pointed it out yesterday it's about 2.5 miles away. Not that far, it would make a good warm up and I will still be 5 minutes earlier. I calculated the time before walking to the door.

I put in my IPod and ran. The air was thicker here, making it harder to breath. It didn't matter though; when I'm running I am in my world. I enter the world where I am the only one who exists, ignoring all my surroundings and leaving me to my thoughts. Forks isn't so bad. The area is actually sort of pretty. And the thicker air will do wonders for my running! My train of thought was like that for most of the run, until I came into sight of Forks High School's parking lot. I saw a gorgeous blonde stretching. She was extremely tall, but was extremely beautiful. There were a few other people, but the blonde stuck out like a sore thumb. Her beauty out powered everyone else. As a looked around I saw an older man, perhaps mid 40's look up at me and smile. He must be the coach. I ran up to him and removed my iPod. "Hello, I am Bella Swan. I believe Emmett mentioned I would like to join your team." I stuck out my hand and eagerly took it.

"Yes, he did. I am Coach Hale. It's great to have you join our team." With the mention of team, I turned around noticed them all staring at me. Most of them had a confused expression. I guess they didn't know I was coming. Then the blonde girl started to walk up to me.

"Hey, I am Rose. I hear you are really good. Been in 3 state championships, placing 8th in your last one, right?" Everyone on the team dropped their jaws, I blushed at that and felt a bit uncomfortable with their gawking.

"Uh...yeah…You said you're Rose, right? So you're the one dating Emmett?" I said in haste to change topics. She got a huge smile on her at the mention of his name.

"Yeah, he really is something else." I laughed at that. The coach then cleared his throat and we all looked at him.

"Well, Bella you can formally meet everyone after practice. Right now, however, we need to practice. As you all heard Bella placed eighth in states last year in Arizona. So, that gives the girl's team a very good chance of going states. So this means we need to practice, and practice twice as hard as last year. It will excruciating but worth it in the end. So, today let's do the Logan Run." Everyone's faces dropped at the mention of the run. I, however just looked confused. He acknowledged my look and continued. "Bella, that's about 9.5 miles. You will run with Rose or one of the guys whichever matches your speed." I nodded at what he was saying but mentally scoffed at the 9.5 miles. If this was their idea of hard, I am going to be doing a lot more running after practice. I normally did at least 12 miles a day on my medium days, for days before a race 6 miles. I pulled away from my thoughts and looked at Rose smiling. "Ready to go?" I returned the smile, "You bet."

We all started together, but gradually everyone pulled away from everyone. I ran with Rose, she was actually good. Heck what am I saying? This girl is going to give me a run for my money. We ran in silence for a few minutes then she started the conversation. "So, this must a lot different from Phoenix?" She asked nonchalantly.

"Yeah, it is. Phoenix is a lot brighter and warmer." She laughed a little.

"Yeah, when it's not raining here, it's cloudy, when it's not cloudy, it's a miracle." I laughed at her joke and the run continued with light conversation about my life in Phoenix and her life here.

When we got to the parking lot, there were two guys on the team drinking some water. Rose and I walked up to them and grabbed a cup of water for ourselves. "Man that was painful! I hate that run! How did you like Bella?" The taller one with blonde hair asked me.

"It was fine, I would run that a thousand times, before doing hill work outs on those these hills though!" I said trying not to bring to much attention on how easy I thought it was. It worked, he laughed at my remark.

"Oh, my name is Mike by the way. This is Conner." He said pointing to the brown hair kid. He gave me a weak smile before looking down at his feet. "Well, anyways my parents own the sports store here and the whole team gets a discount. So, if you need anything just tell them you run Cross Country and they got you covered." He said while smiling. I looked around the parking lot and noticed some more people arrived. The coach said we were free to go. So I got up and saw Rose coming over. "So, are you coming to dinner with the whole gang? Cause you definitely should."

"Well, knowing Emmett I'll end up being drug there if I want to go or not. So, I'm assuming I'll be there." Her smile grew and she gave me a quick hug.

"Great, I'll see you at 8." I waved and then ran to my destination: Home.

A.N. So, this is the first chapter, kind of build up for later ones. Everyone will be in the next chapter and it will be a lot longer, promise. So, I hoped you enjoyed it so far. I will try to have the next one up in the next few days.