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Bella Pov
In. Out. In. Out. Oh God I'm beginning to hyperventilate. Get a grip on yourself Bella! You can do this…who am I kidding, no I can't. I'm going back to bed. Maybe I'll just drop out of school…
I sat in my truck, a faded red Chevy, a present from my father Charlie, debating whether or not to just head back home. But I wasn't stupid. I knew I didn't really have a choice. It began to idle outside the main office of Forks High, my new high school. I was so pissed off. We, my dad and I, had just moved here and already I hated it. I wanted to go home, where I could sunbake in a bikini or make out with randoms at a party. I missed the city, in all its glory. And now I'm stuck in this tiny God forbidden town, where the teenagers probably sit around doing puzzles for fun. Argh! Why does this shit always happen to me??
It wasn't really my fault as such. I had been living in Phoenix all my life with my parents, Charlie and Renee. I knew they had been having troubles with their relationship, but it wasn't till I was 16 that I really saw how bad things were getting. I mean my father wasn't abusive and my mother wasn't cheating, I mean they obviously loved each other; I just guess they weren't in love with one another anymore. Or at least Renee wasn't.
So I moved out with dad, probably because I felt worse for him. We lived in a nearby suburb however; Charlie wanted me to be near mum still, so he said. But I wasn't stupid. He was hoping she would open her eyes and come back to him. Well that plan flew out the window. Within six months she had a new fiancé. So dad decided that he would leave, get a job near some of his old school friends. And I stupidly followed.
I glanced into the rear view mirror in frustration, looking at my plain brown eyes, framed with purple eyelids and bags. I hadn't been able to sleep last night; the rain was pounding onto the roof. I should get used to it though. It rains almost everyday here. Another reason to hate this place. I quickly teased my boring brown hair in front of my face to hide them.
Why am I so nervous? Who cares what other people think? ... But I'm going to be stared at! I'm going to have to try to make new friends! Why did I come here? I can't wait till I graduate and get the hell out of this place.
I took deep breath however, gathering all my courage and placed my hand on the door handle. I jumped out of the cab in a rush, not even when my body hit the pavement with a resounding 'oomph'. I hate being a klutz. I stood up, brushing myself off and looked around as I approached the office.
I saw no one else around; hell I saw no other buildings around for that matter. All there was here was thick green vegetation, like Mother Nature's wall, trapping me in this town. God how I miss the morning traffic jams back in Phoenix! I ran forwards, through the office door, trying to escape my sudden claustrophobia.
The heat inside the office was almost suffocating in comparison to the freezing air from outside. As I glanced around, I almost groaned in exasperation. What is it with this place? Surrounding me had to be several dozen potted plants. Damn nature freaks. There were colourful notices covering every available surface in the room and what I supposed were student artworks, hanging over the walls. What an alien room!
I heard a little cough in front of me and looked down to see a frail older woman with slightly greying hair staring intently at me. I shuffled forward, embarrassed at my evident gaping.
"Can I help you sweetheart?" she asked, smiling at me kindly. Her name tag identified her as Ms Martin.
"Hi, I'm new here. My name is Bella Swan." It came out like a question.
She chuckled. "Welcome to Forks High, Ms Swan." Just then an icy draft flew into the room. I turned around to see who had entered.
A small girl stook behind me, her spiky black hair standing in vivid contrast to her paper white skin, which was paler than even mine. She could have looked almost ghostly had she not covered her rather pretty face in well applied make up. She stood there in what I could only describe as designer clothes; a cute pink V neck shirt, plaid skirt and some classic style pumps. She must have been freezing, though it didn't seem to bother her. I looked down at my jacket-jeans-sneakers combo self-consciously.
"Ms Martin, some moron parked outside the front office! That's…" She seemed to notice my presence as I blushed crimson and glanced down. "OMG! Are you a new student!? Hi! I'm Alice! I'm a junior, what about you? Ooh! OMG do you like shopping? Oh I hope so! You'd be really pretty, if you knew how to style yourself! Where are you from!?" She seemed to run out of breath so I answered her.
"I'm Bella, Bella Swan. Yes I'm new, and I'm also a junior. I don't really like shopping much…I'm from Phoenix. And sorry about my car." I said as I hung my head again.
"Oh gosh don't worry about it! …"
"Ms Brandon was there something you were after?" Ms Martin asked while shuffling papers on her desk.
"I was going to ask to see the principal on the decorations for the spring dance this year…but never mind, I have a new project!" So she was one of those…wait, what project? Surely not lil' old me? Uh oh.
"Well Ms Swan, it seems you have someone to take care of you today. Here is your schedule and a map if you get lost." She handed me a bunch of sheets, "Have a nice day!" she smiled.
I felt a tug on my arm, and was surprised to see the petite little Alice, pulling me rather roughly toward my truck. I climbed into my seat and after a nod to Alice she climbed in next to me.
We began to chat about all sorts of things; why I was here, how I spent my free time, which classes were good, which were not. This girl, she made me feel better, like my friends back home did. She made me hope I wouldn't be a loner here. But I wasn't ready to completely open up to her.
We continued our mindless babble, long after we arrived in the student parking lot. I looked out my windscreen at the school before me. There were little brick buildings situated in random places like some one had just decided 'here looks good'. For some bizarre reason, I was reminded of the three little pigs. Wish a big gust of wind would just blow it all away, I though sardonically. No such luck however.
I finished my little mental rant, immediately worried I had been off in my own world too long. I looked over at Alice, hoping I hadn't offended her by my silence, and saw her sitting as rigid as a board, staring at the car next to her. I glanced out too, and took a massive hit on my self-esteem.
A tall statuesque woman- for she couldn't have been called a girl- glided out from the passenger side, sweeping her long golden hair behind her shoulders. She looked like a model, and seemed to act like it too. Every male within a 20 foot radius span to watch her. A small smirk rose over her pink lips. Great, she must be one of those self-obsessed narcissists.
I was too busy rolling my eyes over beauty-queen to notice when exactly Alice glued her nose to my passenger window. Again I looked passed her, and saw a male rise from the driver's side. He had the same shade of golden hair; they were probably siblings. He also had the same style face, but it hinted at a masculinity that was obviously not in his sisters. His body was toned; he must work out. And he has a great butt! Oops, note to self, keep eyes above the waist. Don't need anyone thinking you're a pervert…
Beauty queen and her muscly brother drifted away in a throng of students- I hadn't even notice the school get populated. I peeked over at Alice again and saw her staring at her fingers. It didn't take a genius to work out why.
We sat in silence for a few minutes, until she snapped out of it, becoming her former perky self.
"Ooh! What class do you have first?" She lunged for my timetable before I even opened my mouth. "Aw man! You have English first! With Mr Collins! I had him last year…Hahaha made him cry too, when I told him his tie was ugly! Well it was…" she babbled. I just tuned out.
"Bella? Bella! Jeez, we have to hurry now or we'll be late!" We jumped out of the truck and ran in the rain towards the closest buildings. "You're in that one over there," she pointed to my right. "See you at lunch!"
She turned and bolted around a corner. I weaved through the other students, and stood outside the room. Ok Bella, here goes nothing. I stepped into the threshold and walked straight into…
Ok I'm evil…or not…ending it here may not be such a big deal to you…anyways, this IS my first story, and I welcome ANY feedback what so ever. If it sucks, tell me it sucks. If you think it's too slow, then say so! If you want to point out my mistakes, feel free! But please review. I don't want to sound like a beggar, but yeah…Thank you!