DISCLAIMER: I don't own Twilight or any of its characters. Even though I sincerely wish I did! :D

Prologue: Bella POV

I stood on our patio, staring out at the ocean. I closed my eyes and took in one last, long breath. The salty, earthy smell filled my lungs. Bye, home. I thought sadly, tears threatening to pool over. I heaved a huge sigh and shook it off. This was my last day at home before I went to college and I didn't want my last memory to be of me crying my eyes out. "You ready, sweetie?" my dad asked. I nodded as I loaded my last bag into our car. I climbed in next to my brother and looked out the window as we started our long journey to my new home many miles from here. I leaned back in my seat and closed my eyes yet again. This was going to be a long ride.