Runaway

I watched my Dad sit in on the couch, not watching T.V, reading, or anything like that just sitting.

"Charlie you're not going to work again?" I asked he shook his head

"I can't." he said I sighed

He'd been like this for weeks.

"Daddy you need to work or you'll get fired!" my little step-sister Mellissa said.

She called him 'Daddy' because he was her real dad. My dad died seven years ago. My mom re-married this guy, now I'm stuck with him.

I shook my head and poured Mellissa a bowl of Cheerio's, she smiled and thanked me. I nodded and grabbed my bag. I went over to Mellissa again and kissed her head.

"Mel, if you need anything call me today. 'Kay?" I asked she nodded

"Yes Bella I know call if there's an emergency. Take the bus, don't talk to strangers, Blah Blah Blah!" she said I smiled

"You know the drill." I said she smiled again "I love you."

"Love you too sis!" she said as I headed out the door.

I went to school half of the day then as I have most recently I have left with my best friend Rosalie after lunch.

"Hey." She said

I smiled "ready for work?" she groaned "hey it's better than being stuck here all day!"

"I know it's just that both of my parents are talking about a 'graduation party' but as far as I'm concerned I'm not graduating." She complained

"You don't have to. You can stay here and pull off a B+ in at least three classes and graduate." I suggested

"You're joking right?" she asked "I'm helping you and your guys get along so technically this is worth it."

"You know Rose," I started "you officially are the best person on earth." She laughed

"That's what they call me." She laughed we both sat there for a minute then left.

We drove to the local McDonalds where we both worked every day. We walked in the door only to be surprised by our Boss

"Girls thank God you're here!" he said and grabbed me by the arms and pulled me to the drive through. Wonderful! Every now and then Charlie would drive by and order something; I had to use a 'fake voice' as Rose called it. I worked there for a while then I was moved to the register.

"Rosalie! What are you doing?" my boss yelled so loud I jumped

"I-I-I was just-t d-d-doing what you asked sir. Staking cups." She said afraid.

"Well you're needed at the registers! Why aren't you there?" he yelled

"I didn't know it was time to rotate!" she objected

He smacked her. "Pay attention next time!" he yelled.

Rose walked over to me crying. I moved over to her Register "Are you okay?" I asked

"Yeah I'm okay…" she said but was still crying

"Bella! Get back to your register!" He yelled at me

"No! I can't do this anymore! We are leaving! You hit us and make us cry, what kind of boss are you?" I asked Pulling Rose's arm and walking out of the building.

"Bella you got to go back!" Rose said "Are you really gonna let Mellissa starve? You guys will be on the streets in a month!"

"Rose I don't care I'll find a new job and you'll graduate!" I said she shook her head

"No Bells I can't we graduate in a week and I have a F in half of my classes." She said "I'll still work with you."

"Please Rose you are a good student, just go back to school." I said she shook her head.

"Say whatever you want! But I'm not staying." She said

"Fine!" I growled then added "hey Rose, I've been thinking recently"

"Oh no! What are you doing?" she asked

"I'm thinking about moving…" I said. "You know like out of town… where I can start over… pretend I'm a freshman and go to school again."

She gasped "Bella! No! You can't!"

"Rose I don't think I will but if I do can you promise me something?" I asked she nodded

"That depends…" she said I looked at her "kidding! Sure!"

"I need you to take care of Mellissa." I said she nodded

"Of course I would!" she said

"Promise?" I asked

She nodded "I'll take care of her just… please don't leave." She cried

"I might. I promise I'll send you whatever money I make! Just I need to make sure she's safe!" I said

"If you leave." She said "I Rosalie Hale solemnly swears to watch over that little girl!"

"Thank you so much Rose!" I said

"Your going to leave aren't you?" she asked I nodded

"I can't watch Charlie sit there another day!" I said "Yeah I miss my mom but I don't weep everyday about it! I pull on a strong face and take care of Mellissa!"

"I know…" she said and hugged me. "I'm just gonna miss you so much!"

"Rose I'll miss you too!" I cried as we pulled up to my house "Bye. I'll call you."

"As soon as you're safe where ever you go call me alright?" she asked I nodded and got out of her car.

I walked into my house. Charlie hadn't moved "Hey." I said he nodded and I walked upstairs

I packed my things and grabbed my bag. Just in time because Mellissa came in.

"What are you doing?" she asked "Are you leaving?"

"Yea, I have to leave." I said

"Why?" she asked "Can I come?" I shook my head

"No, you're staying here. Charlie would freak!" I said she whined

"But Bella, I'll be all alone!" she said I shrugged.

"You'll live, but Kid I have to leave!" I said she put her hands on her hips and blocked the door.

"What about me?" she asked

"My friend is gonna make sure you're not starving." I said she sat down

"Bella I don't want you to go!" she said

""Hun I'll be back I'm just going to go find some where to stay then I'll come back and help you okay?" I asked she nodded

"Promise?" she asked I nodded

"I promise!" I said

"Okay I guess I can let you leave!" she said overly pathetic

I laughed "Oh Mellissa how will I live without you?" I asked equally pathetic

She laughed "You can't!" she hugged me then let go. I walked out the door and got in my car. I was driving to Seattle.

When I reached Seattle I pulled into the Apartment building closest to the school.

"I want an apartment." I said the receptionist lady looked at me.

"For one?" she asked I nodded

"Yes please." I said she looked at her papers.

"You're lucky I have one ready on the top floor. Here are the keys." She said handing me keys.

"Thanks." I said she nodded as I went upstairs.

The room was amazing! It was three times as big as my room. I pulled out my phone, and dialed Rosalie.

"Bella! Charlie's freaking out! Did you leave?" she asked

"Yea…" I said she gasped

"Isabella!" she yelled

I hung up. I SO wasn't in the mood to talk about this right now. I closed my phone and lied down. Tomorrow would be a new day where I could go to school.

I woke up the next morning a little late. I was running as fast as possible to get to school. I ended up wearing sweats and a t-shirt. I drove to my new school and straight into the office.

"Umm hi, I'm new." I said a short lady with gray hair smiled

"Hello have you registered yet?" she asked I shook my head.

"My Dad just kind of told me to get out of the house so I move to Seattle." I lied she nodded as if it was one hundred percent normal.

"Alright we have a schedule we can put together for you quickly. I smiled gratefully.

"Thank you so much!" I said

"Have a seat." She said and pointed to the chairs. I sat down and watched the announcements quietly. Shortly a teacher and a boy came in.

"He did it again!" the teacher cried

The principle came rushing out of his office. "Mr. Cullen my office!" he growled

Secretary came out of the closet. "Here you go." She smiled I smiled back

"Thanks again." I said walking out the door. I had to admit I was very curious about that Cullen kid. I walked over to where I left my bag.

"Edward you should know by now that setting camera's over the school for your own amusement isn't allowed here." He growled

"Nothing interesting happened! I didn't even get to put one in the locker room yet!" he cried I laughed to myself. This guy seemed cool. He liked videos and was cute!

"It doesn't matter! You've had six detentions in the past two weeks! You need to show more effort!" The principle said.

"Whatever!" he cried and left the room.

I stood there and stared he turned around.

"Do you want something?" he asked I shook my head. "Then get to class!

I nodded and ran out of the office.

My classes went normal pace neither slow nor fast. At lunch I sat down at the farthest table away from Edward's. But that didn't stop me from hearing the crash.

I turned my head quickly.

"What is your problem?" Edward yelled shoving a kid into the wall.

"I'm sorry I just tripped!" the kid yelled who I assumed was a freshman.

"Your little trip made me spill my lunch all over myself!" Edward yelled as he prepped his fist

"I'm sorry!" freshman cried

"Boy's! Edward! Let Tyler go!" the principle said running into the cafeteria.

Edward backed down.

"Mr. Cullen! My office… NOW!" the principle called

Edward slumped off out of the cafeteria.

"Get to class!" the principle said and walked out I stood and walked to sixth hour.

In last period I walked over to Social Studies.

"Hi, I'm Bella Swan. I just moved here." I told the teacher named Mrs. Jones.

She smiled "Hello, I believe there's only one person over on the left side two rows to the back." She said I nodded and sat down.

As the bell rang everyone settled down.

"Alright class this is Social Studies but right now I'm calling it history. No talking." She said

A few seconds later, Edward Cullen strolled into class handing her a piece of paper.

"Take your seat." She said and nodded

"Please no Please no!" I whispered.

Edward Cullen took his seat right next to mine.