"BELLA! GET UP YOU'RE GONNA BE LATE FOR SCHOOL!"

I rolled over and groaned into my pillow. School, or as I like to call it, my own personal hell. I sleepily got up and went to the bathroom. I looked at myself in the mirror and sighed. I mean, there was nothing wrong with me, no buck teeth, no humongous pimples, and no glasses. But there wasn't anything special about me either. I had chocolate colored eyes, brown curly hair that would never cooperate and I was 5'4. Nothing interesting. I was like all the other girls who went to Forks High School. I quickly brushed my hair and put on my favorite sweatshirt and walked downstairs.

"Hey sweetie" My mom said while flipping through the latest issue of Vogue. My mom was a wedding planner, which I found ironic since she couldn't make her own wedding work. Yes, my parents were divorced. Charlie lived in California all by himself. I heard a car pull into our driveway and seconds later, my best friend, Miranda Cooper walked in. She flipped her long, blond straight hair and smiled at me.

"Hey Bella! Good morning Mrs. Swan" She greeted cheerfully.

"'Morning Miranda" My mom replied. "How's cheerleading going?"

"Oh, perfect! I came up with this brand new routine for the football game this Friday." Miranda waved her hands in the air as she talked. My mom looked at her with adoration. My mom always wished I was like Miranda. She was pretty, outgoing and on the cheerleading team. I knew that she wished Miranda was her daughter.

"Come on" I said yanking Miranda out the door.

We climbed into her red Porsche, a gift from her parents, and sped away. We arrived minutes later, as this was a small town and everything was in walking distance. She pulled into a parking spot and got out. I did the same.
"MIRANDA!" yelled two of the most obnoxious girls in the school. Jessica and Lauren were sauntering their way over to us shaking their fake bodies.

"OMG we are like so confused about the new routine! Can you like help us like now?" They both screeched at the same time.

"of course, that's what being a captian's all about!" Miranda smiled. She looked towards me. "I'll see you in 3rd period!" She walked away, Jessica and Lauren following her like lost puppies. I shook my head and began walking to 1st period. Suddenly, Sarah came in my way. She was a wanna-be just like Jessica and Lauren.

"Did you hear?" Her nasally voice asked me. She didn't leave enough time for me to continue. "Nathan Anderson asked Miranda out!" She squealed. "I mean, it was destined to happen, she's the captain of the cheerleading squad, he's the quarterback, and it's like fate!" Sarah looked at me expectantly. I just looked at her blankly.

"Oh Come ON! Everyone knows that you like him! Aren't you mad at Miranda for stealing your man?" Sarah said.

"What? I don't like him! And Miranda can date whoever she wants. You just want some drama to spread around so you can make your bitchy self feel better" I said pushing her away and walking toward the bathroom.

As I got inside, I locked myself in a stall and began to cry. Miranda knows I like him! How could she betray me? Has she been keeping other secrets from me? I sat there for an hour or two, not caring about my classes when I heard the lunch bell. I slowly got up and looked at myself in the mirror. My eyes were puffy and red. I washed my face and walked out. I entered the cafeteria and walked to Miranda. She looked like she was looking for someone.

"Who are you looking for?" I asked her. She jumped

"You scared me! Where have you been? I was looking for you!" She noticed my appearance. "Bells, are you sad because I didn't wait for you at your locker before first period like I usually do? I'm sorry, its just that Lauren and Jessica needed me. Please forgive me, as a friend!" She looked at me with big eyes. However, I wanted to punch her face. How dare she talk about being a friend when she didn't tell me about her new boyfriend! I opened my mouth to talk, but before I could say anything, Nathan Anderson walked over.

"NATE!" Miranda squealed. She giggled and jumped into his arms. She gave him a peck on the cheek and pulled him down to sit next to her.

"Hey, you're Bethany right?" Nathan said looking at me.

"Bella" I whispered. But it didn't matter Nathan was looking at Miranda talking about their next date. I sighed and turned around back to my lunch. Suddenly;

"BELLA SWAN PLEASE REPORT TO THE PRINCIPALS OFFICE IMMEDIATELY!" blared a voice over the speakers. I saw Miranda look at me quizzically but I shrugged it off. I wasn't in the mood to deal with her right now. I walked toward the office aware of every student's eyes following my every move. I held my head high as if I weren't trembling in my boots. I reached the door to the office and entered. Mrs. Laise, the head secretary stared.

"Um..hi. I was sent here over the intercom" I managed to stutter out. Mrs. Laise looked at me sympathetically.

"Go on in, the principal is there waiting for you"

I entered the room. Mr. Paulson looked at me over his rimmed glasses sternly.

"This came for you" He said bluntly. I followed his arm to his pointer finger that rested on a silver envelope. Why all this trouble just for a letter? Usually they send someone in between classes to deliver mail.

I took it from him keeping my gaze on it.

"Open it." Mr. Paulson had his eyes on the letter. Filled with curiosity I slid my finger through the flap and opened the mysterious envelope. On the back there was a seal that had the imprint of a falcon and the letters DA inscribed in the middle. Inside the silver envolope was a letter and something that looked like a remote.

Dear Ms. Bella Swan,

You have been accepted into Meyer Academy, a most prestigious school where you will be trained for combat, skills and technology. Meyer Academy is where you will meet people most like you in mind and body. You have the choice whether to attend the academy and live your life highly or to retain your normal schedule of life. The academy life is not easy but it has the benefits of being very promising.

Meyer Academy is located in San Diego, California. Attached you will find a remote with two buttons; yes and no. If you pick yes, an associate will be at your house to pick you up after 8 hours of pushing the button. He/she will drive you to the airport and journey with you to DA. If no, this letter will self destruct and you can go on living your life.

We hope you chose Yes.

Prof. Cullen

I stared in shock. This has got to be a joke, there was no such thing as Meyer Academy. Was there? I remembered Mr. Paulson. He looked impatient and was searching my face for clues that would hint about the letter.

"Well? What are you going to chose?" I gaped at him.

"So it's real?"

"Of course!" He looked astonished at my doubting. "Meyer Academy is a very special school. I can't say much but they will explain everything to you when you get there. That is, if you chose to go. But Ms. Bella, I would prefer that you pick yes. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I regret not choosing yes." His eyes were sincere and the look on his face was so serious, anyone would think someone died.

I nodded and looked at the envelope. The remote looked so inviting. However, I had to think of other people. My mother for example, what would she say? No way she would let me just run off half way across the world to a school she never heard of. And Miranda! How could I leave her?

She chose Nathan! Are you happy about that? My inner voice nagged.

"You should probably go, next period starts in five." Mr. Paulson said somberly.

"Wait! Who are they?" I asked referring back to his mini speech. "And you were chosen?" My mind was spinning.

He smiled sadly. "You will know soon enough Ms. Swan" I stared at him in confusion. The warning bell rang and I reluctantly left him staring out the window. I stuffed the envelope in my backpack and walked to biology.

Miranda attacked me as soon as I got in. "WHAT HAPPENED?" She screeched in my ear. I stared at her. She was my best friend, so I should tell her right? But she didn't tell me about Nathan. And I had no idea what I was going to chose yet anyway.

"Well?" She looked at me expectantly.

"Calm down Mir, I just had to talk about some community service award I was getting" I shrugged like it was no big deal and went to my seat, almost tripping on the way. I heard a couple sniggers when I righted myself.

"Oh" Miranda looked disappointed that I had nothing juicy to tell. She turned towards our teacher who was late as usual.

I paid no attention whatsoever to what Mr. Hacker was saying. Instead my mind was having an internal debate of whether or not to go to Meyer Academy. By the end of the period I had chosen not to go. I was going to keep living my life, no matter how many fakes and annoying teachers there were in this school. Who cares about Mr. Paulson? I can make my own choices. And I can't leave my mother! I was going to go back to the principal's office to tell Mr. Paulson about my decision. He was kind to me after all, and I didn't want him to feel like I didn't care about his words.

I ran into someone on the way. It was Nathan.

"Hi" he said smiling that gorgeous dimple faced smile.

"Uh…Hi?" I stuttered out. Way to go Bella! You made yourself seem like a total fool in front of your love. It didn't matter anymore. He was Miranda's now. I sighed.

"You okay? You look kind of confused." He asked noticing my depression.

"I'm fine, just tired" I said as convincingly as I could. I don't think he believed me, he still looked at me curiously.

"NATEY!" I heard a familiar voice squeal over the crowd's chatter. Soon enough, Miranda jumped into his arms. I felt sick.

"So I was thinking, for our next date, we could go to the beach? Ooh! And have a picnic!" She mused looking into his eyes.

"Anything you want, as long as you wear my jersey for the game this Friday." He responded smiling. Miranda giggled. That was it. I couldn't take any more of her in his arms and him looking at her like she was an angel. They started intensely making out. I saw Sarah looking at me. I remembered her words.

"Aren't you mad at Miranda for stealing your man?" I was furious. To think she can play me like that, and break my heart!" Suddenly my eyes came upon the silver envelope; the yes part of the remote was sticking out. I looked back at the couple who paid no attention to me. My eyes fell on Sarah who was whispering to Jessica and Lauren. They were all looking at me. I remembered this morning when my mom brightened up as soon as Miranda walked through the door. Maybe it was better if I did go. I snatched the envelope and literally ran through the hall to Mr. Paulson's office. I ran in heavily breathing.

Mr. Paulson was getting coffee from the machine. He looked at me, then his eyes drifted to the letter in my hand. He looked back at me and I know the answer was in my eyes. "YES!"

He smiled and nodded. I gave a grin back while I pushed the button. For a second nothing happened, then the item beeped and an electronic voice said

"You made the right choice. Welcome to Meyer Academy. Please pack your belongings and wait at your house for an escort. Thank you"

I squealed. I was actually excited. Mr. Paulson chuckled.

"I think you should head home to get ready."

Hey Guys!

So this is my first fanfiction! I have read numerous ones and I decided to give it a shot. :D I am so excited! I hope you guys like it so far.

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