Hey guys!
So, this is my new story! I hope you like it. Before you ask, Edward is going to make an appearance. But for now, this is how Bella has gotten to where she is. Please read and review. Xx

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT!

Bella POV

I looked at myself in the mirror and then looked at the photo of myself I had stuck to it. I had come so far since deciding to move from Phoenix, Arizona with my mom to Forks, Washington with my dad.

It was just before my last birthday, my seventeenth, when I had realised that the teasing I had endured in Arizona was taking its toll on me. The bullies at school were calling me "Frizzy Izzy". I had braces; I was overweight for my age and to top it all off, my hair hated the humidity in Arizona so it went frizzy- all the time! Hence the nickname.

I remember telling my mother that I wanted to leave Arizona to go live with my father. She was absolutely heartbroken. Renee was not only my mother but my best friend. She begged me to stay for another three months in Phoenix, just till Phil was out of his off season; I just think she wanted to buy more time. I agreed to finish the last three months I had left in this town.

"I'll have to discuss this with Charlie, dear." Renee said when she calmed down a bit.

"I have already called him, Mom." I said, knowing she didn't want to speak to Charlie at all. "He said he'd love to have me live with him."

Renee's face fell and I felt horrible for abandoning her but I needed a new start, not only for me but I felt like I was holding my mom back from doing what she really wanted to do. She had Phil, a base baller. He was nice enough, if he made my mom happy, he made me happy. But I knew I was getting in the way so that's when I decided to move.

I had three months to get to the gym and fix this weight issue, to get to the orthodontist to get my braces off and to get my hair sorted out. So that's what I did. I lost close to fifty pounds, my hair chemically straightened and a few weeks before I left for the little town of Forks, I had my braces removed. I looked like someone people would like now, even I liked me now. I looked like someone a mother and father could be proud of now.

I was waiting at the airport to board my flight to my new home town with Renee and Phil. Renee was pretending to understand all the baseball talk Phil was saying to her. I was reading my favourite book, Wuthering Heights for umpteenth time, trying to pass the time. I was excited to finally have a clean slate, a new start and moving to a town where no one knew me… Except for the Black family.

Jacob and Billy Black were our oldest family friends since like, forever. Jacob was tanned and a lot taller than what I am. He was only a year or so younger than me and went to school on the Quileute Reservation. Billy had an unfortunate accident that left him confined to a wheelchair a few years back. But did it kill his spirit and personality? No siree, Bob. It made him stronger and more appreciative of what he has.

I was pulled from my thoughts by Phil tapping me on the shoulder.

"Bells, they called your flight number." He said softly.

"Oh, thanks Phil." I said blushing, embarrassed that I had to be told.

"No problems, kiddo." He took my carry-on baggage for me and walked me over to the terminal. My mother was crying by the time we got there and hugged me so tight, I could hardly breathe.

"Ma, calm down." I laughed as she calmed down. "I'll call as soon as I get there."

Phil hugged me awkwardly as well and smiled.

"Good luck, Isabella." He out his hand on my shoulder and gave it a squeeze.

"See ya, Phil." I smiled back.

I picked up my bag and showed the lady my ticket. I could hear my mother sobbing and weeping as I was walking down the terminal tunnel. I admit, I couldn't hold back my tears either as I thought about leaving my mother. It was the first time in four years I had left her to go to Forks. I used to go for holidays but I stopped when I was thirteen and was going through that 'awkward teenage girl' phase.

I got off the plane and looked around for Charlie, when I couldn't find him I started to panic a little inside. And then I heard a familiar voice.

"Bella!" I heard from across the airport.

I turned around and saw Jacob Black with his father standing there. I must have had a confused look on my face when I reached them because Billy piped up.

"Hey Bella." He said taking my hand. "You look fantastic. Your father was called on an emergency today so Jake and I offered to come and get you."

Jacob beamed from ear to ear and hugged me.

"You really do look good, Bells." He whispered.

I hugged him back and smiled, not only at being recognised as 'fantastic' looking but it was good to see some family. We walked over to the luggage area and waited for my bags to roll around. It took about twenty minutes for them to show up.

"You only have three bags?" Jacob asked with an eyebrow cocked.

"Yeah, I need to go shopping for new clothes." I sighed.

"Ha, okay." Jacob laughed.

The car ride was filled with stories- mainly from Jacob. I forgot how much he made me laugh and smile. Unfortunately, when I stopped visiting Charlie Jake and I lost contact. It was nice to hear his voice again and laugh at his ridiculous stories.

"And then Embry accidentally ended up running over Quil's leg with the bike!" Jake finished and then roared with laughter.

I chuckled at his story and could picture the two kids he was talking about. They were not as tall as Jake but were just as stocky. I was kind of exited to see them.

"Do you visit my dad much?" I asked Billy.

"Bella, c'mon." Jake said laughing. "They might as well be married!"

I laughed at Jacob and then when Billy turned to look at me I sealed my lips tightly and smirked.

"Hey now, Jacob." Billy said, trying to be stern. "Charlie is my oldest friend, and my closest. No need to joke about that. In answer to your question, Bella. I do visit your father often."

"That's good." I said smiling. Charlie needs the companionship. "Is he okay? How's he doing?"

"Bella, he's fine." Billy chuckled. "Stop worrying. The only thing you really need to worry about is his cooking." I saw Billy's shoulders shudder jokingly.

I was the one who roared with laughter this time. I knew that my father could not cook to save his life. It's lucky that I can cook then. I hadn't realised that we were turning into Charlie's street until we were practically parked outside the house.

Jacob got out and helped Billy out and then helped me out. He took all my bags for me and then unlocked the door to Charlie's house. I walked into the foyer. Nothing had changed. He still had the same old couches, the same breakfast stools. The only thing I had noticed was different was there was a Plasma TV in the lounge room rather than the dinky little TV he used to have.

"Same room, I guess Jake." I said as I instructed him where to take my bags.

I watched Jacob carry all of my bags up the stairs effortlessly. My mind went insane.
Mmm, damn. The things I would do to him. I had to literally slap myself to stop thinking such things.

I walked outside for some fresh air and I saw a great big orange truck in my driveway.

"Hey, Billy!" I called out to him.

Billy rolled himself out to me and stopped next to me on the porch.

"Yes?" He asked worried.

"Who's truck?" I said pointing at the monster in the driveway.

Billy chuckled slowly and seemed amused by this; I looked at him waiting for an answer.

"Bella, it's yours." He finished laughing at me enough to reply.

"Mine?" I asked, puzzled. "Where did it come from?"

"It was mine before the accident and then when Charlie said you were coming home, I decided to get the boys to fix it up for you." He took my hand. "Welcome home Bells."

I leant down and hugged Billy tight and tried to keep my tears concealed.

"Thank you so much, Billy." I said as squeezed him harder. "I appreciate it a lot."

At that moment, my dad pulled up behind the truck in the driveway and smiled at him. When he got out of the car, I ran up to him and gave him a huge hug.

"Hey there, Bells." Dad chuckled as he hugged me back.

"Hey dad." I said as I pulled away. I smiled so big, my cheeks hurt.

"I assume you have found out about the old truck?" He said walking over to it and outing his hand on it.

"I did, dad." I said as I walked over to him. "Thank you so much."

I hugged my father long and hard and just relished in the moment. When I pulled apart from him, I noticed he had watery eyes. I looked at him with a cocked eyebrow.

"Darn allergies." He mumbled. I giggled at him and linked my arm through his and followed Billy into the house.

Jacob and Billy stayed for dinner and it felt like I never left. Jake kept a smile on my face the whole night.

"Wanna watch the game, Charlie?" Billy asked as he rolled himself over to the couch.

"Is that all you use me for, Billy?" Charlie feigned being hurt by this.

"You caught me, Charlie." Billy put his hands up in mock confession. "I'm sorry."

"Well…" Charlie sighed. "I'm glad you admitted it."

They both laughed at each other and settled in to watch the game. They seemed like they weren't moving to do anything any time soon.

"Want to help me unpack, buddy?" I asked Jacob as I nudged his shoulder toward the stairs.

"Fine." Jake sighed and dragged the word out in pretend boredom.

Wow, Charlie, Billy and Jake are all the same in the comedy department. Jacob and I ventured up to my room. My room looked exactly the same, except without the little king single bed. Charlie went out of his way and bought me a brand new king size bed. How thoughtful.

Jake put my first suitcase on the bed and opened it.

"Bella, you might want to unpack this one." Jacob said as he turned around to pick up the second suitcase.

I looked into the one that he put on the bed. Right there on top of all the innocent items of clothing was one of my more… uh… sexier bras.

"Oh." I said my face turning crimson. "Sure. Sorry"

I heard Jacob laugh as he zipped open the second bag. I turned around to watch him. He was very good looking, with his long dark hair and his very obvious biceps. I can't even believe this kid is a year younger than me. He picked up a photo frame; in it was a picture of my mom, Phil and me.

"This is nice." Jacob said as he stared at it. "How old were you here?"

I walked over to look at the picture frame. In the photo I still had my braces, but at least my hair was straight.

"Hmm, back in my fatty days." I sighed. "That was before my gym workouts and before I got my braces of… This is earlier on this year. About three months ago."

Jacob looked at the picture and then pushed me a little so I could step back.

"How much have you lost all together?" He asked with an eyebrow cocked and a look of astonishment on his gorgeous face.

"Almost fifty pounds." I smiled proudly.

"Oh, wow." Jake said. "Congrats, Bells."

I smiled and nodded at him. The rest of the night was spent laughing and dancing around to the stupid pop songs that we used to listen to together when I used to visit. After an hour or so, we slumped onto the bed side by side and just laid there in silence.

"Bells." Jacob said his voice soft.

"Mmm?" I replied with my eyes closed.

"I had fun with you this afternoon." He whispered.

I turned my head to face him to find he was looking at me already. I smiled at him.

"Me too." I said as I looked at his face which was close to mine. I kissed his forehead and I knew in that moment I had found my best friend.

"I wish you were coming to my school on The Rez." He sighed as he sat up on the end of the bed.

I sat up next to him and out my hand on his shoulder.

"It's okay, Jake." I said lightly. "We always have weekends?"

"This is true." Jake replied smiling and then his voice took on the form of a bimbo girl. "Oh my god, BFFS!"

He put his pinky toward me.

"Totally BFFS!" I said in the same mock tone and linked my pinky with his.

He smiled at me and looked at the time.

"Well, the game has about five minutes left, lets head down to the oldies?" He said with a gentle smile.

I nodded and got up and followed him downstairs. Charlie and Billy were intently watching the game and probably didn't even notice we were gone. When the game ended Billy rolled his way toward the front door.

"Thanks for dinner, Bella." He said as he took my hand. "It's good to have you home."

I smiled at him and then turned to Jacob. I gave him a hug and kissed him on the cheek.

"Laters, bestie!" Jake said as ruffled my hair.

I glared at him for wrecking my hair. He just laughed and shook my dad's hand.

"Thanks for having us, Charlie."

"No problems at all." Charlie smiled. "Any time."

When the Blacks left, I told my dad I was heading to bed. I laid in my bed thinking about school and how I won't even know anyone. I wished I was going to school on The Rez too. Then sleep engulfed me.

Okay, well. There's chapter one. I hope you guys like it! Please review and I'll definitely update by the end of next week.

Love BrookePattinson. xo