Disclaimer: I do not own the Twilight Characters, Stephanie Meyer does.
Chapter One: New Friends
Walking up in the morning is always the hardest. As soon as my eyes open, one thought runs through my mind- school.
Yesterday, Monday, was typically uneventful. Everyday at Fork's high is basically the same, Mike professes his love for me for the millionth time, Angela and Eric exchange wanton glances at each other every now and again, and Jessica always talks about her latest boy toy, the newest one being some guy named Paul down by the Rez. Kind of like an endless cycle.
Dragging myself out of bed, I scrutinize myself in the mirror while I brush my teeth. Long, dark hair down to my shoulders, deep brown eyes covered in lashes, full lips, slender neck... I knew I wasn't anything special- but I was somewhat decent. I mean, why else would Mike follow me around like a puppy?
After I cleaned myself up, I gave Charlie a kiss on the cheek and ran out the door - I was already late for school. The drive wasn't particularly long from my house, and I was at school in no time. I pulled into my usual spot and put my keys in the visor.
As I was rushing to class, my eyes catch a glittery silver Volvo parked towards the front of the school... Strange. Almost everyone at Fork's High has gotten their parents hand me downs, and I've never seen it before.
My first class, Biology, was across the school. When I finally arrived, my face was flusheed, of course I was embarrassed that I was late, but I had to sprint to get there as well.
Score one for Bella. I think, running a hand through my hair. After shooting the teacher a sheepish look, my eyes catch another person sitting at my Lab Bench.
Usually I work on my labs alone, considering that there were an odd number of students in the class, but a girl was sitting in the seat I sat next to, beaming at me as I put my bag down.
"Hi! I'm Alice, I'm new in town, I just moved here with my foster family! I guess we're gonna be lab partners for the rest of the year. What's your name?" She chirps, smiling so wide that her insanely white teeth were blinding.
I was taken aback by her beauty, she was gorgeous. Short, spiked hair, a petite nose, and big eyes, surrounded by long lashes. I've never seen eyes like hers before. She was also the smallest girl I've ever seen too, as she looked a couple inches shorter than me. I glanced over her outfit, noticing that all she had on were brand I could never afford, she looked like she could be a supermodel.
Shaking myself out of my stupor, I reply.
"My name is Bella, it is nice to met you. What made you move here? It's so rainy all the time!" I chuckle lightly, trying to be as sociable as possible.
"My foster Dad just accepted a job at the Hospital here so my whole family relocated to be with him. We just got here last week! It's my first day at school" She says, a smile still on her lips.
"How has Fork's high been treating you so far?" I asked, It's not usual that new people come to Forks, the size of our town usually keeps people away.
She sighs, and rubs her temples with her delicate fingers. "It's been okay, but so far I don't know anyone, all I have is my family- and you know how that gets" she laughs, but looks into my eyes seriously afterwards. "I know we just met, but I was wondering if we could be friends? I need someone to show me the ropes around Forks, I need a shopping buddy! and it only makes sense because we'll be spending the rest of lab together this year anyways- what do you say?" She beams, looking at me through hopeful eyes
Shopping... Being Friends? I just met her, that's crazy. But seeing the happy look on her face while she proposed her idea made me cave. Besides, there's nothing wrong with having a new friend.
"Sure! I'd love to be friends" I smile back at her.
"Perfect!" She squeals, which evokes a sharp look from our teacher. She mouths a sorry, shoots me a smile, and starts answering the textbook questions.
A new friend. I thought, opening my textbook, what's the worst that could happen? I mean, I had people to sit with at lunch, Mike, Jessica, Eric and occasionally Lauren, but my only real friend was Angela, and she was too busy with School and Eric to hangout anymore, so maybe this could be a good thing.
Flipping to the correct page in my book, I started the assigned questions, a smile tugging at my lips.
After class was over, Alice and I compared schedules, and it turned out the only class we had to together was Bio. After Alice pouted, we agreed to meet up together before lunch so we could sit together, which made me nervous. That means that I would have to meet her family, and I'm usually shy when it comes to meeting new people. After she suggested being together at lunch, she was quick to spot the hint of hesitancy on my face.
"Oh no! Don't be nervous, we don't bite" She grins "Besides, if they're mean, I'll kick their ass." She laughs, calming my nerves down a little as we walked to our next classes together.
My next class was English Literature, which happened to be my favorite class. I love reading, I'll typically read for hours at a time. My favorite were classics such as Romeo and Juliet and Wuthering Heights, I'm a sucker for Romance.
When I got to class, I was the first one there and I took my typical seat in the back. As I watched as students piled in, one in particular caught my eye, another new student. He came in so fast that I didn't get a look at his face, but I knew he must be one of Alice's step brothers.
He sat four seats in front of me to the left, and all I could see was the back of him.
Honestly, I didn't even have to see his face to tell that like Alice, he was flawless. What was up with their genes? It's not fair.
His hair was a perfect chaotic mess, it was so shiny, almost like he used a whole bottle of Pantene on it. It was a mixture of copper and blondes and it looked like he was running his hands through it constantly, I could see the outline of a sharp jaw. Plus He had the sexiest shoulders ever, and I never notice guys shoulders. They were broad, connected to two strong, slightly muscular arms.
Vaguely I suppress the thoughts of biting his shoulder and running my hands through his hair- I don't even know what he looks like yet, let alone his personality. Internally kicking myself, I force myself to focus on the teacher as he was starting class.
Unfortunately for me, the thoughts about the mysterious boy were fueled when the teacher asked him to tell the class about himself.
"Hello, my name is Edward Cullen. I moved here from Forks with my family, It's a pleasure to be here" the head of hair said.
Fuck. His voice is so sexy. I thought, biting my lip. Honestly, I need to get a grip. It was so deep, and smooth.
I have to get it together for Alice, we just became friends, besides he must have a girlfriend or something, and even if he didn't there would be no way we'd end up together in a million years.
Sighing and opening my copy of Pride and Prejudice, I daydream the class away.