Isabella Swan walked hesitantly to her mother's car with her suitcase and carry-on in hand. She was somewhat skeptical about the move from Phoenix to Washington. Although her mother, Renee, was very convinced that she would be fine she still had that deep gnawing feeling inside of her, telling her that, knowing her, something was bound to happen. She sighed. She was starting to realize that her mother was actually looking for some free time with her new husband, Phil. She knew that wasn't really obnoxious, she was just there. But at the same time she knew it would very awkward what with her mom and Phil still in the honeymoon phase of their relationship. Even if they married almost more than 2 weeks ago.
She snapped out of her reverie and looked out the window to see the airport coming in view. Her insides turned as she thought about how, not only was she leaving her mother, but she was meeting her Dad for the first time. She looked to Renee and knew she was going to miss her terribly.
"Bella… I'm going to miss you." She sniffled. Bella's eyes were welling up and she reached over to her mom for an awkward good-bye hug. She closed her eyes and the tears spilled over her cheeks. Although she knew she would be in touch with her mother more than she needed to, she still felt a sense of… loss.
She got out of the car quickly before anything caused her to change her mind about leaving, and went in to check her bag. She peeked back to see her mom in the car looking at her.
She looked away quickly and went past the security check in a daze. She was actually leaving. This was it. No more Renee. Her eyes welled up for the second time that day.
"Hey, hon? I don't mean to be rude but," an older lady started," but, I can tell that you'll be leaving for awhile. If it helps, I know what it's like. My daughter there is boarding a plane to California for 5 years. Lord knows I won't be alive by the time she comes back around. I know what you're feeling."
Bella knew the lady was just trying to help but her crazy hormonal teenage mind went into overdrive and she just about had a panic attack right there.
Would here mom be dead by the time she was over her honeymoon stage? She knew that Renee always blew things way out of proportion and tended to overdo things. Would she be so infatuated with Phil that she would forget about her own daughter?
Bella's breathing was fast and heavy. She looked to the lady and saw that she was confused and worried.
"Are you okay? I didn't mean to…." She trailed off. The loud speakers interrupted her.
"Boarding flight 112 now. We'll be board flight 112 now."
Bella looked up and apologized as she walked towards the gate. She gave her ticket to the stewardess and she double checked it.
"Isabella? That's a very pretty name." The pretty lady complimented. Bella smiled and moved on. She walked through the eerie hallway and was starting to calm down from the earlier thoughts. She laughed breathily as she fanned her self. She was amazed at her own hysteria.
She walked onto the plane and sat in her seat. Most of the plane was filled by then and the light for seatbelts flicked on. She sighed and laid her head back against the rest.
The plane ascended higher and higher in the air. Her first thoughts were somewhat pitiful, for herself, of course, but then she started think about the new start she was having the opportunity of getting. She could a whole different person would know. Besides Renee of course.
A ding rang throughout the plane.
"you are free to move throughout the cabin now. The stewardess will be handing out snacks any minute now." The flight control said.
A baby yelled out in protest and started crying. All Bella could do was groan and lay against the seat in defeat.
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Bella walked off the plane with a new found confidence. Her latest thoughts were optimistic and she was trying her hardest not to think of her new home. It bothered her but she was doing better. She looked out into the crowd of people waiting for their friends and loved ones. She looked around some more and saw Charlie Swan less than 30 feet away. She smiled happily and walked over to him.
The drive was easy and calm even with the small attempts Charlie made at small talk. She responded although it was very short. She was happy but dreadful. What would happen on her first day? She hoped desperately that she wouldn't embarrass herself on the very first day by tripping. She wasn't that clumsy but when she was nervous, she tended to trip over her own two feet.
The car slowed and they turned into a cute little neighborhood with about 8 or so houses on either side of the street. She could tell it was a very small town. She didn't mind so much, but just the thought of gossip frightened her slightly. She shrugged it off as they turned in to steep driveway. Charlie turned off the car and offered her help with her bags. She nodded and they started dragging it to the front door.
He unlocked the door and they walked into a nice home. It was so unlike Renee's house. It wasn't an ugly house. It was just that, a house, while Charlie's was a home. A place you could feel safe and call home sweet home. She sighed happily and looked to Charlie.
"Oh. Your room is the second to last on the right." He said. She smiled and thanked him as she walked up the stairs with her bags anxiously. She was excited to see her new room.
She followed Charlie's directions and turned to the door. Her hand gripepd the knob and she turned slowly, opening the door. She looked into it and saw that it consisted of a bed, a desk and a dresser. She smiled in happiness and started to unpack her clothes.
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She walked down the stairs when she got the smell of burnt oven pizza coming from the kitchen. She realized that she was going to have to cook for Charlie, just like she had to cook for Renee. She wasn't unhappy, she actually enjoyed cooking. It took her mind off of everything when she came home from school.
That night they enjoyed their burnt pizza and she showered straight after. When she got out she had the urge to go down and bond with Charlie. And that's what she did.
They laughed and joked as they watched a good old football game. Althought she didn't really like football, she did like getting to know the not-so-shy side of Charlie.
"I know! What is wrong those commercials these days? My only guess is that they've run out of ideas for entertainment!" Her dad had commented when they got to the subject of the stupidity of tv. She laughed out loud and shrugged.
"I guess so." She said. Her earlier feeling of dread of this new home was permanently gone.
Around 10:30 she excused herself, claiming wanting to get a good night's sleep. So she tried. And the only thing preventing her from sleeping like a baby was the rain. It pounded on the rooftop, keeping her awake. She sighed and turned over. Tomorrow was going to be a long day.
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She sat in an empty classroom listening to the dead silence. She looked around and was shocked to see one figure in the corner, hunched over and shaking.
"Hey…" she called out. Then, he turned around and gave her deathly glare and a flash of bright, white teeth.
"Welcome to Forks…"He said in a terrifying voice and disappeared with a flash.
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Bella woke with a start as the harsh alarm clock bleared in her ear. She shook off the crazy dream and lay back down with a groan and her hand smacked at the clock 5 times before finding purchase. She took in a deep breath and decided she was ready to face her first day at Forks High school.
A/N Wow, that was a little… weird. I guess. It's my first attempt for a long time. Last time I tried, it was a total train wreck.
Please review, I've never had one before and am looking forward to feedback. Flames welcome too.