A.N Can you all please please please REVIEW! I know it's annoying but it's my first fanfic and i need some constructive criticism, otherwise i don't know if I'm just wasting my time writing mindless garble.

All things Twilight belongs to the amazing Stephanie Meyer. Yes , even the Cullen's belong to her. Depressing, isn't it?

1. Rare

BPOV

I hate sunny days I though to myself. It's strange of me to think that because about one and half years ago I would've trade anything for a sunny day in Forks. But that was before I met the Cullen's – before I met Edward. Today was one of those rare days where the sun seems to remember the inconsequential town of Forks. I hate days like this. Why? Because I have to live through school without Edward or any of the Cullen's. This day was just as bad as any other sunny day without my vampire family. Mike decided that Edward's absence was a good time to talk to me, one on one. I found it funny that he thought there was any chance of a relationship between us and that I could leave Edward for him. I really think that in his past life he may have been a golden retriever. Though every conversation he tried to muster up between us made feel awkward and at times like these I missed Edward even more.

Lunch could not have come any slower. I sat next to Angela, who was next to Ben. I thought they made a cute couple – they looked so happy. Angela was probably the only real friend I had outside of the Cullen's. She made an effort to include me in conversations but I would just smile or add in the occasional "uh huh" or "really?" to give them a sufficient response. I wondered what Edward was doing – perhaps hunting with Jasper. No doubt Alice was shopping. She was probably the key to keeping some businesses running because of her spending habits.

When lunch finally ended, I stood up and sighed. I stalked off to the class of torture, every klutz's worst nightmare. Gym class.

Suddenly, Mike appeared next to me.

"Are you okay Bella? You were really quiet at lunch" he asked.

"Oh, hey Mike. Yeh, I'm fine. Just mentally preparing for Gym, you know." I smiled but I knew it didn't reach my eyes.

We arrived at the change rooms and I groaned.

"Don't worry Bella, it can't be that bad" Mike comforted.

I laughed "If only you knew what sort of trouble I could attract"

At least I could be in the safe arms of my angel when school was out and Gym was my last class. I took my time changing, as I thought about Edward but to my dismay class was about to start.

We had moved on to soccer. This was going to be interesting. My lack of coordination and aim meant a soccer game with me participating, would be lethal for anyone else playing. After Coach Clapp explained the rules, we were put into teams and when Mike saw I was on his team, his face lit up. I don't know when he will give up. I would have to make a bet with Edward. Oh shoot – Emmett's rubbing off on me!

"Be careful out there Bella" Coach Clapp called out as I walked out to the field. Everyone looked in my direction causing my cheeks to flush.

Luckily, by now everyone had realized to never pass me the ball. Except for one time, when the ball did come to me, I closed my eyes and forced my foot in the direction of the ball. It went flying and rebounded off the goal post (which I'm proud that it even got near the goal) only to come flying back toward me. By some miracle, I ducked in time, causing the ball to hit Mike (who stood behind me) in the groin. And from my view, it hit pretty hard. Mike started rolling on the grass in pain and his face was scrunched up like a bull dog's. I'm sure Edward would be grinning madly if he was here.

"I'm so sorry Mike!" I apologized over and over.

When he finally got up, he tried to keep a smooth face but his pain was evident through the wrinkle in his brow and the set of his mouth.

"I'm fine Bella, really. I guess I'm used to it by now" he reassured me with a strained smile.

Sometimes it was so easy to like Mike. Too bad he couldn't accept that we could only ever be friends.

I spent the rest of the hour in the corner of the field where the ball couldn't possibly come my way. My team ended up winning and when the coach finally blew the whistle ending class, Mike gave me an unearned high five. I changed quickly and hurried to my truck to avoid any more conversation. I decided to surprise the Cullen's by driving to their enormous white home. Alice probably saw I was coming so I wasn't expecting my visit to be a surprise. I found the abrupt turn to their driveway easily and arrived shortly after.

A.N New chapter now up. Sorry about this chapter , next chapter is hopefully better.