Prologue June 5, 2010
"Do you not understand the feelings I have for you? Or why I have been here putting up with your problems for all these years Bella? He left you and went off to college in California. He doesn't love you the way I do and he never did."
I sat there speechless. Jacob has been my best friend since we started high school. He was there for me when no one else was. So how can he stand here with a gun to his head proclaiming his love for me? He already knew how I feel about him. I love Jacob. Don't get me wrong, but Edward has my heart and soul. Why would my best friend put me in this no win situation. Who do I save my best friend or the love of my life?
Chapter 1 September 4, 2007
" So it's your first day of high school Bells" stated Charlie, "look I want you to put this in your book bag, it would really take a lot of stress off of your old man knowing that you can defend yourself."
"Thanks dad" I replied. Pepper spray was really unnecessary. Charlie was frightened of the big city life. I guess moving from a small town called Forks to Chicago was not a bright idea. Hey change was good though. I was nervous and excited for my first day of school. I would be attending Lane Tech High School on the north side of Chicago. I heard of the school as being called the "school of champions" before. That rep wouldn't last long once clumsy Isabella Swan walked through the door. That was for sure. My dad snapped me out of my thoughts by telling me to get out the car before I would be late on my first day.
I could blame the stares of thousands of teenagers or the fact that I was being dropped off in a Ford escape police truck much too high up for my liking on my fall, but I will blame it on my clumsy nature that as soon as I stepped out of the truck, I fell face first. I was preparing myself to meet the concrete when two sturdy arms caught me by the waist just in time.
By this time my dad had made his way over to the passenger side of the truck.
"Are you okay Bells?" His voice held a hint of worry. I don't understand why he always was concerned. I always managed to fall at least twice every hour of the day.
" Yeah I'm fine dad….um" I replied confused by the look on Charlie's face
" Hello sir or um officer. I'm Edward Cullen." sang the velvety, smooth voice. Please don't faint Bella I kept telling myself. Today was definitely going to be interesting…
" Nice to meet you boy," my dad replied giving Edward a firm and pointed hand shake.
" Thanks for catching my girl there. She seems to always find it easy to trip on air" he chuckled.
" No problem sir, I remember how I fell on my first day of school in front of everyone walking up the stairs to meet in the auditorium for freshman orientation." Edward replied
" Oh so what year are you Edward?" My dad questioned. I was glad he asked because I was quite curious myself. Although I kept my eyes to the ground, unable to look at the face that belonged to the beautiful voice I heard.
" I am a sophomore sir." Answered Edward.
" Oh well maybe you can show my Bells around for today being that you are an upperclassmen so that she won't get lost her first day of school, if it's not too much to ask" Charlie added
" Oh no sir I would love to show Bella around. Lane is a very big school and it can get frustrating learning your way around. I mean if You don't mind…?" He asked looking directly at me.
Oh great. Now I have no choice but to look at him in the face if I don't want to come off rude. I mentally prepared myself for the huge stab to myself esteem. But I was not prepared that well you could say. This specimen that stood before me had the beauty of another world. He was tall and lean. He had gorgeous bronze hair that was untamed but was calling for my fingers to run through it. He had a radiant or dazzling, yes dazzling smile with the most white teeth I had ever seen. The killer part was his eyes. They were green. No emerald green to be exact and bore into mine as if trying to discover my deepest secrets. I was so overwhelmed by his beauty that I didn't hear him or Charlie saying my name.
" Bella…?" the velvety voice sang " Would you like me to show you around and help you get to your classes?"
" Um.. Sure. That would be great. I have no idea how to read this map they gave me at orientation." I dumbfounded replied.
" Okay I think I can help you with that. Once you get the hang of it you won't even need that map." He said smiling brightly at me
" Well you kids better get going then," interrupted Charlie " Have a good day bells and I will be here to pick you up. I'll text you if anything comes up and you have to take the bus. Do you remember the way to get home?
" Yes dad I remember dad. Thanks and have a great day catching the bad guys. Be safe" I replied
" Always am Bells. Oh and nice meeting you Edward. I look forward to seeing you around." Added Charlie
" Of course sir. Have a great day and nice meeting you as well'" Edward said
I glared at Charlie for his last comment. I look forward to seeing you around. How embarrassing. I saved a mental note to discuss that with him later. But all of that flew to the sky with the birds when this gorgeous boy turned to me and said" Are you ready for the first day of high school?" He questioned with a smirk
" I think so." I said returning the smirk.
This was definitely going to be an interesting day. Already this boy had turned me upside down. I was smirking and flirting doing things that Bella Swan never did. I guess I was ready to see how high school would be with this Edward Cullen charming me.