Under the Full Moon
Ch.1 – Arrival
A girl with long blackish blue hair wearing a pair of jeans and a dark blue tank top sighed as she sat in an airport chair surrounded by noisy people. "I can't believe mom sent me here of all places. I mean, Charlie and I get along just fine. But Bella's here and last I checked we didn't get along. I understand mom didn't want me anywhere near the well after all of my travels, moving from the city to the middle of nowhere is great. But I mean, all the way over here to forks? I know Bella's my cousin but still! She could've picked a better place."
"Kagome, is that you?" A hesitant male voice reaches her ears as she turns to see a man about mid 30s with dark hair in an officer uniform.
"Hi Charlie."
"Wow you've grown." Was all he said as he helped carry her luggage to the car. The ride was silent for a while before Kagome decided she'd talk first.
"So I take it Bella is here."
"…Yes. I gave her the truck so she could get to school. But if you two still don't get along I'll take you to get your own vehicle."
"If its not too much trouble I'd like to get a jeep. I'll get a job to pay you back."
"Well alright. But don't forget you have school as well. You start Monday."
"Of course. Am I sharing a room with Bella?"
"Only for this weekend, if you don't mind. I'm converting my old office into a room for you but its not finished yet."
"That's fine. I'm sure she won't mind the weekend."
"…so… you're um… not too old for fishing are you?"
"Tomorrow morning at 5am?"
"Yes!" Charlie glances over at her in excitement. "Would you like to join us?"
"Sure."
"Great!" He parks the car and they bring everything into the house. "Bella we're home!"
"Kagome."
"Bella."
"Now get along you two. Its time to go out for supper." Some odd minutes later they were at the diner enjoying the last of their meal. Charlie and Kagome talked happily while Bella just sat there sulking.
"And then one time… at band camp…"
"I thought you didn't play anything." Charlie is slightly confused.
"I don't, but that's always a good opening for a story." They both start laughing as the waitress replaces their empty meal plates with dessert.
"Look Bell, it's your favorite." Charlie tries.
"I'm not hungry." She answers flatly.
"Excuse me miss." Kagome stops the waitress's attempt to leave. "I was wondering if there are any job openings here?"
"Oh sure, I'd love some help with the tables."
"Thank you." The ride home was in silence, Bella immediately retreating to her room once they were home. Kagome takes her time re-familiarizing herself with the house before saying goodnight to Charlie and sneaking into Bell's room. "Well at least fishing will ne nice. I just gotta remember how to use a pole."