Chapter 1 : Pride belongs in designer pockets
Okay, this is my first fic so yeah…I don't know all the ropes about fanfic-ing yet so…go easy on little me!
Haha no. Don't hold back. Let me have it…*squints eyes in fear*
Any suggestions are welcome.
The idea for this story came from a dream I had…no for realz…I am seriously going all SMeyer on your ass ;)
And don't hate, my characters aren't like SMeyer's in a lot of ways, but I love them.
Hope you like it.
Chapter song: Yes by Colplay .com/watch?v=3KtlVuYSEiA (Hope it's the right link)
PS: my chapter song's lyrics won't always have much to do with the chapter. It's more the feel of the song that matters ;)
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AlicePOV
In the 90 years of my immortal life, if someone had told me this is where I would be on this day, I would have laughed for a few years on end. Yet, here I am. In the heart of Forks.
Its continuous clouds and over-friendly neighbors were not my piece of cake, or rather bottle of blood, but all these flaws can be overlooked. I had come to look for my best friend. The only true friend I've ever had. And if this was her idea of home, I would just have to put my pride in my designer pocket and rough it out.
When I saw her from across the street I was once again struck by her beauty. And the impossibility that she had not found a mate yet. But then again, I haven't either.
Her dark brown curls flowed exquisitely to the small of her back, her perfect pale features glowed in the moonlight. Her movements were graceful yet eager. And when I met her eyes I knew I was home. Bella.
I started running towards her, but stopped mid-stride. Her eyes. There was something odd about her eyes. Maybe it was just a trick of light. But I knew my vampire eyes could miss nothing.
Her eyes were amber.
This was not my Bella. What had she done? What was wrong with her? Had her lifestyle of living among humans finally taken its toll on her? Where was my Bella?
She stopped a few steps away from me, clearly not understanding my reaction.
For the first time in 90 years, I was frightened.
"What has happened to you? What have you done?! What is wrong with you?!" I could hear my voice starting to tremble.
"Nothing, Alice, I don't understa-"
Although her voice still possessed its calming qualities, and the sound of it urged me to embrace her, I could not make myself move. "Your eyes! Bella, it's not right!"
Understanding seemed to relax her features. "Oh, well that's a long story. And I think you'd like it if you give it a chance. Oh Alice! I've missed you so much! I've been wanting to call you but I couldn't find you! Alice, I think I've found my true home. I am truly content. My new lifestyle has changed my thoughts. I'm part of a family now. If only you would join me."
She made another attempt to move closer. I only moved away.
"Bella, I don't understand. Are you weakened? How did this happen? Is something wrong? Is it safe to touch you?" I badly wanted to touch her.
Her chiming laughter filled the air. "Of course it's safe to touch me Alice! I am as strong as ever, but perhaps my mind has strengthened. You should not be concerned little sister. I have simply changed my diet."
Changed her diet? But how-
Before I could finish that thought she scooped me up in one of our bear hugs. Her lovely freesia scent filled my mind and memories overpowered me. This was my best friend. My Bella. The one I used to tell all my secrets to, the one who was with me through all the dark nights of my childhood. The one I have neglected for too long.
My voice was a bit strangled because of her iron hold. "I've missed you so much Bella! I don't know what this diet change of yours means but clearly it hasn't done you wrong. Bella, my Bella. I love you."
When she finally let me go, her bizarre yet strangely beautiful eyes, were shining with excitement. "I love you too Alice. Let's go home."
She grabbed my hand, leading me home.
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REALLY short first chapter done. It gets better. I hope.
Yeah, I'm really not so good with the whole confidence-in-my-own-story-thingie.
I'll update if you want it.