Okay so I have not forgotten about Lock and Key, but I did have this idea for a story that I just could not shake. I finally just wrote it down and then could not stop writing about it. I have the next two chapters written.
I was too excited about it and wanted to know what you guys think. I need feedback on whether or not I should continue. Don't worry your favorite characters will be in this story, but this is just a starting chapter!
Sorry if it offends anybody, but some characters might be slightly OCC.
This is also an Edward and Bella story so don't worry about that!
Please Read and Review!
Pre-Read:
Everybody is put on this Earth for a reason.
This is something that has been drilled into us ever since we were young,
but we don't really think about what that until we are older.
This is when we are given opportunities and chances to do something great.
We just need to discover that special talent that we hold in order to take advantage of these chances.
You cannot rely on others to let you shine,
but there are those who push you into the darkness and give you the opportunity to shine.
Chapter: 1
"You are doing the right thing," Jacob Black, my best friend reassured me for what felt like the hundredth time. He was sitting on the end of my bed as I finished packing. He only looked completely out-of-place sitting on my purple, flowered quilt. The bed was sinking underneath his huge frame.
Jake was of Native American decent. He lived on the reservation near Forks, with his dad, who was my dad's best friend. Jacob was around six feet tall and was well built for a boy his age.
Jacob just turned seventeen years old, but could pass for someone older than myself. I am eighteen, soon to be nineteen by the end of summer. He really had grown since the last time I had seen him. That was back when I had visited for Spring Break.
I recently had arrived home to Forks after surviving my first year of college at the University of Arizona (Sorry I don't know anything about colleges in Arizona, so I won't be accurate with much facts about this school. It's just a story) Now I am about to leave home once again, to return for the summer semester.
I was feeling guilty about leaving my dad, Charlie, by himself again. Those feelings quickly disappeared when I had discovered Sue Clearwater, another native to the reservation, cooking breakfast in our kitchen. It does not sound that bad, but let me clarify. She was in nothing but Charlie's fishing shirt and it was around eight in the morning.
So much for being the one to surprise my dad by getting home early. I was the one left feeling shocked and awkward. I could not look either of them in the face for the first two days back. I did learn a few things though. Never arrive home early with out calling and that Charlie was not feeling lonely.
Needless to say I decided to take the summer and head back for the summer semester with no guilt. I was going to be attending the extra semester in order to graduate early.
I would be taking a basic English class, English Literature of the 16th and 17th century and English Literature of the 20th and 21st century. Care to take a guess at what my major is? If you guessed English well you would be correct.
"Bella," Jacob's voice broke me out of my thoughts. "Are you even listening to me?"
I turned to look at my best friend. His mouth was turned down into a pout. I could not help but to smile at him. He always gets impatient with me when I get lost in my thoughts.
"Sorry Jake," I apologized. "You know how I let my thoughts wander."
"Yeah, yeah," he said rolling his eyes. Then grinned at me. I was asking if you wanted to hang out with Leah and me tonight. It's not like you have much packing to do." He gestured to my bags I had never unpacked.
"I wish I could, but I'm going to be leaving early tomorrow," I said.
"Ah Bells. It won't be too late. he said while trying to give me puppy dog eyes. "Leah really misses you too."
Leah just so happens to be Sue Clearwater's daughter. She was also Jacobs girlfriend. They had been dating for almost seven months now. She always had the biggest crush on him, but he just never noticed. Tired of waiting around, Leah just went up to him and asked him out.
Jake was reluctant at first, but eventually agreed to the date. It must have been a hit because they have been practically inseparable since. They only time I saw them apart was when Leah had to work. That is where she is right now.
She had taken over my old job at the Newton's Sporting Good Store. At least she does not have to worry baout their son, Mike, bothering her. He had decided to join the military when he realized his grades were not up to par. (He he could not resist slipping Mike in there)
"Hey, why don't you two come to dinner here and we can watch movies afterward," I suggested. "I reallywant to spend time with you guys too, but I really do not want to go anywhere."
"Okay," Jake nodded. He understood that when I said I did not want to 'go anywhere', it was that I did not want to 'see anybody'. "We can stay in and watch movies," he confirmed again. "After I pick Leah up from work, we can head to the video store. I am thinking a good ol' scary movie."
"Not too scary," I warned him. "Remember the last time you picked a horror flick?"
Jake's eyes lit up. "Ha ha. You would not sleep with the lights off for a week."
I stuck my tongue at him. Then tried to push him toward the door. "Go be a good boyfriend and pick up your girlfriend on time." I stressed the words on time.
He shot me another grin. "I am late one time," he said shaking his head. He picked up his coat and slid it on. "See ya soon Bells," he said as he ruffled my hair.
I swatted his hand away. "Gosh Jake," I tried to fix my hair. "Go now! Don't forget to open her door for her," I called to him as he walked down the hallway.
He waved a hand over his shoulder. I smiled after him and then closed my door. I flopped down on my bed and sighed. I had just closed my eyes when I heard my phone buzz on my dresser all the way across the room.
Ugh. I got up and grabbed it. When I flipped it open I had to laugh. It was from Jake:
Don't even think about falling asleep Bella
Love, Jake
How did he even know?
I decided to check my email to pass the time. I pulled my laptop out of it's case and turned it on. The first one was from my best friend at school, Alice. She had been my roommate last year. She was this short pixie like girl. She had short,black, spiky hair. She had become like family to me. The sister I never had. I could talk to her about anything.
Her boyfriend, Jasper, also became like family to me as well. He was the opposite of Alice. He was very calm, where Alice is a constant burst of energy. They complimented each other so well.
In the email, Alice uses a ton of exclamation points to express her excitement. She is excited that we will be rooming with each other this summer. Also how Rosalie, anothero one of my good college friends, is staying over the summer as well for a drama production. She is rooming next door with our favorite person. Lauren. Not.
Lauren has had an unexplained grudge against me, specifically since day one. I never did anything to her, but for some reason she has never liked me. The first time I had met her, she had tried to trip me. We do not exactly get along.
Alice also gave a very detailed list of the clothes she thought I should bring and what I should leave in Forks. Alice was the one who had stocked most of my closet, so she knows it better than I did. She ened her email with 'Can't wait to see you,' followed by a million exclamation points.
I smiled as I moved onto the next email. This one was from Renee, my mom. She lived in Florida with her husband, my stepfather, Phil. They had married during my Junior year of high school. Phil was nice, but I really did not visit much since they were married. Renee was not lonely now that she had Phil. It was also awkward to see your mother in that honeymoon stage. I just felt in the way anyway.
Renee constantly checked up on me via email. She was a good parent, just a little scatter brained at times. In this email she described how she managed to 'lose' her cell phone charger. Well she claimed that it 'ran away.' I shook my head as I wrote her a short reply. I told her I was doing fine and that she should check the outlet behind the television in the living room for her charger.
After that I packed my laptop up and put it in th pile by the door. Then headed downstairs to cook dinner. On the counter the answering machine was flashing. It was a message from Charlie:
"Bella I am working an hour later than expected. Then I am going out to dinner with Sue. This way you kids can have fun without the old people interfering. Not too much fun though. Erm.. Bye Kid."
I sighed. Not that I was upset with Charlie for going out with Sue, but did he have to go on my last night home? I guess I should be happy with how close him and Sue have become.
I decided on just ordering a pizza for dinner. I did not have to worry about Charlie's health when it came to this dinner. That's another good thing about Sue. She would take care of him.
When seven came around the door bell rang. I answered it to see Jake and Leah standing on the porch. Leah had ran at me and had me in a hug before the door was opened all the way. Leah was strong for the average girl. She was the opposite of me.
I was uncoordinated and on the short side. I stood at five foot four inches. My hair was brown and hung midway down my back. It was wavy and soft. I was slender and thin, but still soft.
Leah on the other hand was tall. She had an athletic build. Her hair was short and went down to just above her shoulders. It was a striking black color. Her sharp facial features could have been those of a model.
"I missed you too," I laughed.
"And you are leaving me again," she pouted.
The feeling of guilt came back again, "You know I have to go and be a super nerd."
Leah smiled at the nickname Jacob had given me. "I am only teasing you Bella. I just can't believe you are leaving me to baby sit this one again," she laughed as she pointed next to her.
Jake frowned.
"I know. I am sorry about that," I played along. "He can be a bit of a handful, but I had been doing it for too long. Time to pass the torch."
She sighed, "I guess. I am up for the challenge though."
Jake cleared his throat. "If you would like, I can step into the other room. That way you can finish talking about me in private."
"Could you?"
Jake rolled his eyes and headed into the kitchen, where I am sure he smelled the pizza. Before he left Leah grabbed his arm and gave him a peck on the cheek. Jacob blushed and walked into the kitchen with a smile.
"Aw," I laughed. "That was sweet."
Leah giggled. "I figured he deserved it. He was quite the gentleman, opening my door for me today."
I smiled to myself.
"Ah Bells," Jake groaned from the kitchen. "Why did you only get one pizza? I could eat one by myself."
"Take what you want Jake," I called to him. I then whispered to Leah, "The second box is in the oven, hidden from Jake."
She winked at me. "Good thinking."
"It is from experience," I said. "You will learn to order twice as much when Jake is eating with you."
Leah smiled. "Come on," she said grabbing my hand. "We better hurry before he sniffs out that second box."
I laughed and followed her into the kitchen. I may be excited to see my friends at school again, but I was sure going to miss my friends in Forks.
Okay so what did you think? Are you feeling it? If yes let me know!! If not then I want to know that too!!
I need reviews and feedback to keep this story going if you like it!!
Love,
Jane
P.S. To my Lock and Key readers next chapter should be up by Friday!! Check that one out if you have not already!
