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What have I done? Why are my parents torturing me by leaving the sun and warmth of Phoenix, Arizona to come to Forks, Washington. I continued to stare out the window as Renee and Charlie continued to talk about their school days and how so much has changed. Pa-lease! " Bells I can't wait for you to start school here I know you are going to like it!" I looked at my mom like she was insane. "That makes one of us mom" she rolled her eyes at me and continued to rub Charlie's arm. "dad…really…. There's still time to turn back now. We can leave mom here" Charlie looked at me through the rear view mirror and smiled. "Not a chance kiddo remember I grew up here also and plus you should be used to Forks already we come here every summer." I glared at my dad which only made him laugh harder. "Bells you will get used to it…you were born here you know" I looked out the window and put my IPOD in my ears to tune them out. At least one good thing will come out of this, I'll get to see Jake and the gang in La Push more. I sighed and closed my eyes. I guess I have to make the best of it.
"Isabella wake up" I opened my eyes abruptly at my mothers voice. "Come on sleepy head time to get your room situated" I sighed and opened the car door. I wish I had her excitement. She grabbed my hand and pulled me into the house so I could see what she did to my room. I hope she didn't paint my room green because Forks is already green enough. As we got to the top of the stairs my mom put her hands over my eyes. "Bells I hope you like it" she said to me as she kissed my cheek. I smiled. I was curious to know what she did with it. She removed her hands and I stood there stunned for a minute. The room that used to be so plain was now vibrant with color. On the wall that my bed faced was a mural of the sun setting over the desert in Phoenix. While the rest of my room was painted a burnt orange so it would seem that the sun set was throughout my room. My curtains kept the burnt orange theme but had pinks, greens, blues and purples which also matched my bed set. Along the wall where my bed lay I had two 3 shelf book cases, painted brown, with all of my favorite books as well as those that I have yet to read. I turned and looked at my closet where my mom put up all the pictures of my friends from Phoenix as well as here and made a collage on my door. "Mom…when did you do all of this!" she beamed. "Well the couple of weeks I've been gone from home, I was coming here to fix up the place" I turned and gave her a hug. "Thanks mom, it means a lot" she kissed the top of my head and pulled me away so she could kiss my cheek. "I know it does honey, now please try to make the best of it, it will mean a lot to me and your dad" I nodded my head as she kissed me again and closed my door behind her. I walked over to the window, opened it and sat on the ledge with one leg up and my back against the wall. I closed my eyes and let the breeze come in while I listened to Muse.
I heard a gentle knock on my door and turned to see my mom coming in. "We ordered Pizza…are you hungry?" My stomach growled and I looked at my mom as we both started laughing. " I guess my stomach answered you" she nodded her head and turned to walk out the door. As I got to the top of the stairs I started to hear laughter which didn't just belong to my parents. As I reached the bottom I saw Rachel, Jake, Quil, Embry, Rebecca, Jared, Paul, Leah and Seth with Sue, Billy, and Harry. "No way!" I said excitedly as the gang rushed over to me to give me a hug. "Finally moved out here Bells. That sucks especially since you have yet to get a tan so now there is no hope" I punched Jake in his shoulder as he pretended that it hurt more then it did. I rolled my eyes at his drama while the others laughed and caught me up on what's been going on. After 3 hours we finally said goodnight to everyone and made plans to meet up weekend after next at the monthly bon fire in La Push. I smiled and closed the door behind the gang as I sat on the couch. "How did you like your surprise Bella?" I grinned at my dad " I loved it! I just wish I could go to school on the Reservation so I wouldn't feel like an outsider"
"Nonsense, you're my daughter you will definitely make friends and plus I know mostly everyone so I could always introduce you" My eyes became wide and nervous at my moms suggestion. She pouted while Charlie laughed.
"Don't forget Renee, Bella is my daughter too and she has more of me in her then you…so bells just give it time it will work out" I smiled.
"Thanks dad" I told him as I got up to kiss him on his cheek. I tried to go around Renee but she wasn't having any of that. " Isabella Marie Swan you know the deal" I groaned "Mom seriously?"
She smiled " Of course" I turned towards my mom as she grabbed my shoulders. She kissed my left cheek, then right, then my forehead and last but not least my nose. By the end of all the kisses she felt she had to give me, I always laughed, it was something I couldn't help. "There you go…sleep tight my darling" I rolled my eyes at my mom but couldn't help but smile "I will mom and if I don't wake up on time please get me up" Renee beamed. "It will be my pleasure" I kissed them both as I ran upstairs to get my shower ready. Tomorrow will be my first day at Forks High school. Great
*DING*DING*DING* I groaned. Stupid alarm. I threw the damn thing at my bedroom door and rolled back over. Sleep came so easily until it was rudely interrupted by Renee. " Wake up sleepy head" she said as she tickled my nose with her finger. I swatted at her hand and turned my face into my pillow.
"Bella you're only making this difficult on yourself" she said in her sing song voice.
" Mom please….go…away" she laughed and then walked over to my window and drew the curtains back. "Uh!" I glared at her. " For the love of all things holy, please leave me alone"
"Not going to happen Isabella…and don't you take that tone with me. Now get up! It's the first day of school" my mom walked out of my room as I kicked the comforter off me and placed my feet on the ground. I am so not a morning person and neither is my dad so I knew it was only a matter of time before I heard him yell.
"damn it Renee I'm up!" I laughed hysterically as I got up to wash my face, brush my teeth and put on my face moisturizer. I put my sweat pants and a t-shirt on after I took a shower so I could go downstairs and eat breakfast before I got dressed. My mom already had cereal and milk out for me. I sat down and ate as I heard Charlie go into the bathroom to take a shower before he had to go to the sheriffs office. "Are you excited? It's your first day as a senior Bells!" my mom asked in excitement.
"I don't know mom I'm going to feel like I don't belong with them" Renee's eyes softened.
" Bella I know it's not going to be easy but you will be fine, you only have one year and I know you will make friends that's just the kind of person you are" I blushed
"Thanks mom but I'm going to need your help with an outfit" she smiled brilliantly and I sighed. I wish I looked more like my mom but I had far too much Charlie in me. The only thing I inherited from Renee would be the slight bit of red streaks in my hair and of course my slender build, other then that I'm all Charlie. I went to the sink, cleaned my dish and then headed upstairs to find something to wear. After 40 minutes of debates between my mother and myself I finally decided on dark blue skinny jeans, my black converse as well as a black tank under my white rolling stones us tour '75 jersey top which fell slightly off my shoulders to give me an edgy as well as a sexy look. I loved it! My mom did my hair which consisted of a front bump and a messy pony tail while I did my makeup. "Perfect Bells you will have these boys turning their heads for you" I blushed "Thanks mom" I grabbed my IPOD and went downstairs to get my leather jacket from the hall closet. I waited as Renee and Charlie finished getting ready so we could finally leave. "All set?" my dad asked as he got his gun holster from the jacket rack by the front door. I whistled "Looking good Charlie make sure those secretaries know you're married" Charlie blushed and laughed. "I'll try but it's going to be hard to keep them away from my good looks" he winked as Renee came down the stairs to slap him on his arm. I smiled as Charlie pulled Renee to him and kissed her. I know other people get sick at seeing their parents kiss but I just found it romantic. "I love you Renee Swan" my mom blushed "And you better believe I love you the same way Charles Swan now let those secretaries know you come home to me every night chief" my dad looked at me as I winked and walked out the door to give them their moment. I could only hope that I have an opportunity to find a love like theirs and if I did I would never let him go. I sat in the back of the Passat and listened to Paramore so I could set my nerves at ease as my parents finally made it out of the house. "I'll see you guys later" Charlie said as he gave Renee a kiss and turned to kiss me on my forehead. "Bye chief" he smiled and closed the door as we headed to Forks High School, Home of The Spartans.
We pulled up to the front and my mom turned to look at me. "Ready Bella?" I looked at her nervously "As I'll ever be" she smiled as I exited the car. " Bells you're going to have to wait until school is over for me. So I will probably be here no later then 40 minutes after school is out for you" I nodded " Good luck" I gave her two thumbs up and turned to open the front doors of the school. Here goes nothing.