Bella's POV

I walked into the school doors ready for my junior year, hold hands with one of the schools most popular guy, Mike Newton. I don't really know what but something was missing. There was no enthusiasm. For the first couple of months of dating he was always giving me things but now it seems like I'm not worth it.

"Bella!" a small pixie like girl with blackish hair came running over and gave me a hug.

"Alice!" I returned the hug. Alice has been my best friend for most of my high school years. She pulled my schedule out of my backpack. She started squealing and jumping up and down. I put my hands to my ears and noticed Mike and several others around us did the same thing.

"We got most of the classes together," Alice turned toward Mike, "I'm taking Bella now. Bye." Before he could say anything, she rushed me off to first period. She never liked Mike (A/N: haha…it rhymes) Alice always thought I could do better, but I was happy. But something was always missing from the relationship.

We got to the classroom before most of the other students did. The teacher told us to take a seat; we went near the back to talk.

"So, do you remember my brother I was talking about? The one that's coming to stay with us?" I nodded and she continued, "Well, he'll be coming this weekend and I wanted to know if u would like to meet him. I'm going to show him the town and I would like you to come with."

"Of course, Alice. Unless you're trying to set me up with him." I joked, but then her face got serious and she wouldn't meet my eyes. "Oh Alice, you know I don't want to be set up with anyone. Mike would hate that." I groaned, Alice finally looked up and smiled.

"All the more reason to do it. You deserve do much better than that loser." She growled, I didn't object to what she said. I knew it was right but I just didn't want to believe it, not until now. I looked back at her and thought for a moment.

"Fine. I'll come." I sighed, as the warning bell rang. Some of the students piled in. We started after the final bell rang. He took roll and started going over the classroom procedures but my mind was on the set up and how Mike is going to take it. Then something came over me because I didn't really care what Mike thought.

When the final bell rang, I was the first out of the room but I waited outside for Alice.

"Only one more day until he comes." She said as she came out of the room. I realized that school started on a Thursday this year, so I only have to get through today before I meet him. I don't know why I'm getting so excited; I don't even know his name. Mike met us at the door of building three and walked us to the gym. He bent down for a kiss but I turned my head to the side. He looked hurt but I didn't care, I probably would later.

The rest of the day pasted by uneventful, and Alice came over to hang out and talk more about the brother. After an hour of me begging she final told me their story and his name, Edward Mason Cullen. They were separated by their parents divorce, Alice went with her dad, Carlisle, and Edward went with their mom, Esme. They rarely get together now and Esme is going on a trip so instead of having Edward stay alone for six months, she decided to let Edward live with Carlisle.



When Alice finished the story, we went downstairs to get something to eat. Charlie, my dad, was sitting on the couch, watching sports. He looked up and smiled. We took our usual chairs around the kitchen table. Charlie's mood brightened up. Charlie always liked Alice, from the very beginning she has been his favorite of my friends.

"Hey Alice, how was your first day of school?" Charlie got up and made his way toward the kitchen. He reached into the fridge to grab a pop and he threw us each one.

"It was very good. Hey, Charlie, do you think Bella could stay the night at my house? My brother is coming in to town and I really want her to meet him." She gave Charlie a puppy dog pout and he flashed a smile of defeat.

"Sure, but make sure you don't stay up late. You've got school in the morning," and with that Charlie was back in the living room. Alice squealed and we rushed back up to my room to get clothes. After ten minutes of arguing about what I won't need to bring, we were on our way to Alice's house.

When we reached her house there was a car parked out in front. She barely stopped the car before she was running at the house. Alice disappeared in the house leaving it wide open. I chuckled to myself before deciding to follow.

There was a laughing and hugging when I got into the living room. A tall lady with a brownish sort of hair was hugging Alice.

"Bella, this is my mom, Esme. Mom, this is my best friend in the whole world, Bella." Alice said as she walked over and put her arm around my shoulder. I smiled and shook Esme's hand.

Esme returned the smile, "It's very nice to meet you. Alice talks about you all the time. I'm glad she has found a great friend." I smiled wider and hugged Alice. I was totally happy. There was a knock from the kitchen doorway and there stood the most beautiful guy I ever saw. He had bronze hair with a smooth face and green eyes. He looked like he could be a god.

The boy started moving toward us, barely making a noise, "Hi, I'm Edward." He flashed a crooked smile.

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