( A/N: I deleted my last story because I made a real mess of it. It was a glee story, and this time I am doing Twilight, which I prefer and am obsessed with. This time, I plan on taking a little longer to update and writing longer chapters. Any and All reviews are appreciated! If you review you can even include the name of one of your stories and I will try to read it.)
I placed my worn copy of Wuthering Heights back in my backpack, and prepared to land. I had a feeling this would be a little awkward because I hadn't lived with my dad since I was a baby. My mother, who detested Forks even more than I do, divorced him and moved to Arizona taking me too. Even though I had spent a few weeks every summer with him, making me meet him in L.A., this would be a big change. We were both quiet people, so maybe we would complement each other well.
My mother's new husband is a minor league baseball player and I felt very bad every time she had to stay home with me when he traveled. Even though she protested, I knew she was happy to travel with Phil. I love her and my dad, so this was a sacrifice I was willing to make. Even though this is the rainiest area in the continental United States, I would be okay. In two years, I could always go somewhere tropical for college anyway.
I forgot to mention that Charlie moved to La Push after Mom left him. His best friends are elders of the tribe and apparently Charlie had a La Push native somewhere back in our family tree. So, I am moving to live on an Indian reservation. I knew my pale skin would stick out like a sore thumb. But at least there are beaches in La Push, even if they are not warm.
The plane finally lands, and I grab my bag and make my way out, trying not to trip over anything, or even over nothing. I have always been pretty clumsy. When I say pretty clumsy, I mean so clumsy that I can injure my entire basketball during P.E. by accident.
I walk slowly through the crowd into the air plane terminal in the Port Angeles airport, and see my father, Chief Charlie Swan. He was wearing her police uniform, and had a smile on his slightly wrinkled face. His once thick curly brown hair was thinning a little. I stumbled into his embrace.
" Bells! I'm so glad to see you. I was really surprised when you asked to live here!" he exclaimed.
" Glad to see you too, Cha- Dad. I've missed you." I said, as we started walking outside toward the cruiser. I was going to buy myself a car because there is no way I would ride to school each morning with flashing lights on the car. Just because I thought it was cool when I was 2, doesn't mean I do now.
The ride home was a mix of silence and small talk. The weather, which is rainy. If I was ready to start school, I am ready as I could be. The town of La Push. And then more silence.
After the hour and a half drive to La Push, we were finally here. Even though it was a bit rainy, I had to admit it was beautiful. There was lush green trees, a beautiful coast line, and high cliffs. It looked like the kind of place a photographer or artist would love. I would have to send some pictures to my mom. Charlie parked the car and I looked up and saw his, now our, house. It was fairly small, but just right for the two of us. There was a big green tree in the yard, and a small wooden porch. I walked inside, and noticed the small living area with the flat screen tv. Charlie really likes watching sports on there,
Charlie lead her upstairs and lead her into her new bedroom. There was light purple walls and a dark purple comforter. There was a brown rocking chair in the corner, most likely from my baby days. There was a brown dresser and a small closet. Perfect for my small amount of clothing.
I put everything away. The bad thing about this arrangement, was that I would have to have to share a bathroom with my father. He had cleared off the top shelf in the cabinet, and I put my
toiletries there. I looked in the mirror, then walked downstairs. Charlie had ordered pizza, and we
sat in the living room and ate it together as we watched a basketball game.
I went to bed at 10, thankful that tomorrow was Sunday and not Monday. I wasn't ready for being the new kid yet. But I would have to be on Monday. With a sigh, I switched off the light and fell asleep.
…...
Bella woke up and went downstairs to get some breakfast. There was a note on the counter from Charlie, saying that he had gone fishing and would be home this evening. I opened the refrigerator, and saw that he only had milk, beer, and eggs. I made some scrambled eggs, and decided I really need to go to the store. Thriftway in Forks would probably be the best choice, so I decided to go there. How would I get there? I didn't have a car yet.
I walked outside and was surprised to find a tan boy smiling, with a large, older red Chevy truck in her driveway. More surprising, was that I loved that truck.
"Hey Bella, my name is Jacob Black, call me Jake. Charlie bought this truck from my dad, Billy, for you. You and I used to make mud pies together when we were really little." he said with a grin.
" I love it! This was perfect timing because I really need to go to the store. All he has is beer, milk, and eggs." I said, laughing.
He laughed too, and said, " Yeah, we eat a lot of takeout around here."
He handed me the keys and I climbed into the truck. I was surprised when he climbed into the passenger seat, and smiled at me.
" You don't mind if I come with you do you?" he asked and ran his hand through his long hair.
" Course not Jake." I said and smiled. I could see us being great friends. Talking with him was already as easy as breathing.
" Oh and by the way, I wouldn't try to go over 60 in this thing." he warned.
" Okay. I'll remember that." I replied.
" So are you going to La Push High?" he asked.
" Yep. You?" I asked.
" Yeah, I go there. I'm 15 and I'm in 10th grade." he told me.
" I just turned 17 last month, and I am a junior.", I smiled.
He continued telling me about the school, and then we parked at the Thriftway. It was funny because Forks seemed even more gloomy than I remembered. I took out my shopping list. We got almost everything, then drove back to La Push. I swear I saw a wolf in the woods on the way back home.
