Strawberry Fields Forever

A Twilight FanFiction

by

Alli in the Meadow

A/N: Hey! Here is my new story, Strawberry Fields Forever (SFF). I got the idea after going strawberry picking a couple weeks ago. I'm planning on updating probably once a week. Hopefully this time I can finish this story and make all of you happy when reading it. As of now, I don't have a song for Chapter 1, but I'm sure there's one out there. If and when I think of one I'll post it. Also a HUGE thanks to Grace in Chaos! She is my bff/beta and has really helped me get the confidence and motivation to keep writing! Check out her stuff - Hacking into Love is great! Thanks for reading - snaps for reviews!

Preface

Theme song of story: Strawberry Fields Forever by The Beatles (I also love the version from Across the Universe)

When most people think of strawberries, words like red, sweet, and delicious come to their minds. But for me, I hear a slightly different string of words. I think of sun, sweat, tears, and the best summer of my life. My name is Bella Swan and this is the story of how strawberries showed me enjoyment, loss, but most importantly love.

Chapter 1

"Bella, can you come down here please?" Charlie shouted.

"Yeah, I'm coming!"

I was never sure why Charlie found the need to scream to get my attention. Sure, I was in my room which was an entire floor above the living room, but this wasn't the Taj Mahal or anything. It must just be his police like instincts.

I put down the book I was reading, which just so happened to my favorite, Withering Heights. Don't ask me why I loved it so much. I had read it countless times but this one still felt like the first. I guess That's how you know you love something – you can't get enough of it.

When I reached the living room I saw Charlie sitting in his favorite chair watching football with a beer in his hand. A typical site to see most nights.

"What's up?" I was curious as to why he called me down here. Charlie and I weren't exactly the king and queen of heart to hearts.

"Well you know Bells, you've graduated high school and you don't start college for a couple months so–"

"Dad, if you're suggesting La Push, I just, I can't. Not yet."

"No, I know Bells, that's not what I wanted to talk to you about."

"I know you've got that job at Newton's, but is that really what you want to do all summer?" I thought for a moment. Working at Newton's Olympic Outfitters wasn't the highlight of my life but it didn't suck either. It's not like pervert Mike Newton worked every time she did and even when he did, he kept the 'hitting on Bella time' to a minimum after what happened with Jake.

"Well what else did you have in mind? I mean I really should work, college isn't cheap you know."He chuckled.

"Oh I know Bella, trust me, I know." For a brief moment he almost looked panicked. The how 'how is Bella going to pay for college' thing had given both of us more than one headache.

"Do you remember my friend Carlisle?"

Ah yes, Carlisle Cullen. I hadn't heard that name in almost eight years. He used to work as a doctor here in Forks. Before he moved, I visited him more times that I could remember.

"Yeah, Carlisle Cullen, right?"

"Yep, I knew you'd remember. After he moved he opened up a family practice about 500 miles from here. He also runs a farm, where strawberries are his main crop. I ran into him last week while he was visiting some of his old colleagues at the hospital and he mentioned that he needed some strawberry pickers for the summer."

Strawberry pickers? Who knew such a job even existed.

"He would let you live with his family and pay you pretty well to pick during the day."

This was sounding almost too good to be true – like one of those once in a lifetime opportunities.

"Alright, sounds like a plan – I'm in."

"Good. I'm glad to hear it, it'll get you away from here for a while – you need it."

That statement created a moment of awkward silence. We both knew exactly what he was referring to and I didn't want my mind to go there, to Jacob.

"So when do I leave" I said trying to break the silence.

"You have a plane ticket out of Port Angeles for tomorrow night."

"Tomorrow night!"

"Yep, I figured you'd say yes so I had Carlisle book it right away." Charlie did always know how to be spontaneous.

"Thanks for the warning! Is there anything else I need to know?" He smiled and was about to say no but as I started to make the dash upstairs, he remembered something.

"Oh yeah, that's what I forgot to tell you. Carlisle and Esme adopted a couple more kids since they left Forks. He's got two more boys and two more girls." This wasn't a shock to me. Esme and Carlisle were two of the most caring people I knew.

"Oh and Edward will be there too." I stopped foot mid air going up the stairs. "Alright, get packing!"

As I finished my climb up the stairs to my room it all came back. Edward. Edward Cullen. He was the boy I had a crush on up until he left when we were 10. I always secretly hoped that he felt the same way. This will be an interesting summer.

A/N: I hope you all enjoyed it! I plan on updating soon, and again reviews are GREATLY appreciated! Have a great day!