Disclaimer: Dear God, please shoot me now despite what some might think I unfortunately do not own Twilight. WAH!!! Amen
Summary: After much persuasion from her father Bella Swan is going to college. Unfortunately, since Bella was so late in applying to Dartmouth not only does she have to pay a fine, but there is also the slight mishap in dorms. The only dorms left are co-ed. What will Bella do when she finds out that she is not only with ONE guy but TWO? Edward Cullen is the smartest, hottest, most popular guy on campus whereas Jacob Black is the amazingly sweet guy who Bella immediately feels connected with. Things are about to get awkward when both Edward and Jacob fall head over heels for Bella.
BPOV
"Bells! Hurry it up, it's time to go!" I sighed and took one last look around my room. This was the time I would see my now empty room until winter break. I can't believe I let Charlie convince me to go to Dartmouth, I could be going to the school in Seattle so that I would be close by in case something happens to Charlie.
I had told my dad that the reason I didn't want to go to college was because I was sick of school, but truthfully it was because I was worried about him. Just last year he had had a heart attack. I had always been the one to take care of him, he didn't even know how to cook. I was – I am—scared out of my mind that something will happen to him and I will be half way across the country. But, of course, Charlie wouldn't let me stay in Forks to take care of him. "I had to start my own life now, go to college, make new friends, start a career and then start a family" I tried to tell him that I had plenty of time for all of that but he wouldn't have it.
So now, here I was, taking one last look at my empty room praying that Charlie would be alright. If anything happens to him, I will never forgive myself.
"Isabella Marie Swan, get a move on, you're going to miss your flight!" I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, trying to stop the tears that were threatening to streak down my face.
Turning on my heel I marched out of the room with my small carry-on bag which held my iPod, some of my favorite books, my toothbrush, a sweater, my digital camera and some pictures of me and my best friend, Angela Weber. I also had my laptop but it wouldn't fit in the bag.
"I'm coming Charlie," I yelled as I made my way slowly down the stairs, concentrating hard on not tripping, the last thing I needed on my first day was a trip to the emergency room.
Of course today wasn't actually the first day of classes. Today was just the day that I get settled into my dorm room and meet my roommate. I groaned a little. Since I had been late in applying to Dartmouth all of the regular dorm rooms were already taken, leaving only the co-eds. I hoped to God that by some miracle I would have a girl roommate despite being in the co-ed region. Knowing my luck though I will probably end up with some perverted frat boy, or maybe a geek who has never even talked to any girl besides his grandmother. I shivered; I can already imagine the wheezy laugh.
I stepped outside, the sun was glaring in my face. It was one of those rare sunny days here in Forks. As much as I hated to admit it I would miss the rain. When Charlie and I first moved here, I despised anything wet and cold, but after living here for ten years it sort of grew on me.
I sighed again, for what seemed like the hundredth time today. Charlie was already sitting in the cruiser waiting for me. I wish he would let me drive my truck, but he wanted to come with me and the roar that my truck made annoyed him.
I gave my old, red monster of a truck one last pat and walked over to the cruiser, throwing my bag and laptop in the back.
"Ready to go, Bella?" Charlie grinned at me, his eyes full of pride, he had been so glad when I got into Dartmouth; he even paid the fine for the late application for me. He would never admit it, but he had been worried that no college would take me since I was applying so late in the game.
"As ready as I'll ever be dad," I gave him a small reluctant smile and started staring out my window. The cruiser roared to life and Charlie backed out of the driveway.
"Put your seatbelt on Bella, it is the law you know." I laughed sometimes my dad was like a walking safety commercial. "Look both ways before you cross the street," and "never, ever drink and drive." It was sort of annoying at times to grow up with a police chief for a dad, especially when he threatened your prom date, "one wrong move and I will have you arrested, Mike." But mostly it was kind of fun, especially when he let me play with the sirens on the cruiser. It was so hilarious to watch people jump ten feet in the air when I siren goes off right behind them.
"Of course dad," I reached over and pulled my seatbelt on. "Safety first, right?"
"Always," he said with a grin.
After about a half hour, we pulled into the airport at Port Angeles.
"Be quick Bella, it's already seven thirty, your plane leaves at eight." I rolled my eyes. Yeah, only half an hour to get out of the car and board the plane, no time at all.
"Right dad," I jumped out of the car, opening the back door to get my laptop and carry-on. Charlie popped the trunk open and had my luggage out before I could blink.
He walked briskly toward the airport, dragging two suitcases behind him. (Most of my stuff had been delivered to my dorm already through UPS.)
I ran after him, catching up after a few seconds and tried to take one of the suitcases from him.
"I got it Bella, just keep walking." I growled slightly and pulled on the handle harder, "I have it! Now go ahead and give the attendant your ticket, I'll take care of your luggage."
"Fine!" I ran to the door and opened it, stomping my feet all the way I walked over to the attendant behind the counter and gave her my ticket. "My dad will be here in a few minutes with my luggage." I smiled at her, she was sort of pretty and she looked very nice.
"Okay, your plane is through that door, it's already boarding just go through security and then show your ticket to that man there," she pointed out an old man in a wheelchair who was twirling his thumbs and staring into space in front of a large archway. "Have a nice flight." I looked back at her noticing her name tag for the first time, Gianna, it said.
"Thanks Gianna," I looked back toward the door to see my dad waltzing in with my suitcases. He walked over to a counter and handed them the bags. I watched as they searched them for a few seconds and then put them in a pile.
I turned and walked to security. The man there searched my bag and laptop case and then poked and prodded me with a metal detector.
When he was done I grabbed my stuff and walked away, yelling a thank you over my shoulder. The man just grunted. I don't know what it was about him, but that man creeped me out, maybe it was just because he was so big and unfriendly. He hadn't said one thing to me the entire time he was searching me.
I picked up the pace and practically sprinted over to the man in the wheelchair.
"Hello, I'm Billy, may I see your ticket please." The man gave me a smile, his eyes full of kindness. I had to smile back, something about this man made me feel safe.
"Of course," I handed him my ticket and as he looked down at it I added, "I'm Bella by the way." He looked up, giving me my ticket back.
"Well, it is very nice to meet you Bella, I hope you have a safe trip." He smiled and ushered me through the hallway.
"Thank you," I looked back at my dad who was standing next to the security guard looking slightly disgruntled. I started to turn to say goodbye to him, but Billy put a hand on my arm.
"Your plane is leaving in a few minutes, you have to get on now, if you don't want to miss it." He smiled sadly as my heart jumped. I was going to get to say good bye to Charlie. I looked back up at him and waved sadly, trying to communicate with my eyes that I had to go and I wasn't just blowing him off. He waved back, a sad smile on his face.
"Bye, Bella," he mouthed, "I love you." I smiled and repeated the phrase back to him. The tears finally escaping their cages in my eyes, I looked away quickly and wiped my eyes. Walking into the plane quickly without looking back I vowed that no matter what happened I was going to have fun this semester. For Charlie.
A/N I hope you liked it, if I get a good response I'll put the second chapter up tonight (I already have it written) -Abi