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What if instead of Bella there was Ella, the outgoing, coordinated, and modern teenager? How would Twilight go? Would a young vampire by the name of Edward still be involved?
Ella:
My mom drove me to the airport with the windows rolled down, making me suffer in the heat. I wore a parka as a happy gesture of getting away from the drenching hot air. "Can we roll up the window? God invented air conditioning for a reason." I told her and she followed as I put on another layer of lip-gloss.
In the state of Washington lies a small town named Forks, existing on a daily basis of rain.
In the state of Washington lies a small town named Forks, existing on a daily basis of rain.
In the state of Washington lies a small town named Forks, existing on a daily basis of rain. My mother had ran from this place when she was close to my age, and I just a few months old, I'd joyly wanted to spend the summers intill I was 14 here. That was the year my mom had finally put her foot down. Instead my dad would vacation with me in the annoyingly hot beaches of Cali.
I hated phoenix. I hated the sprawling city, the sun and the blistering heat.
"Bella," my mother said for the billionth time "I don't want you to go." She said sternly
"But I want to go," I insisted truthfully.
My mom and I looked, thought, and acted the world apart. She was now married to a former base ball player who moved from town to own spending money on useless things. "I don't want to hear any complains, and tell Charlie I said hi," She told me as she gave me a hug inside our car
"Sure," I mumbled quickly getting out of the car. She blew me a kiss as I waved to her.
I was excited for the flights and the drive to Forks with Dad. I loved to talk to him. He wasn't like mom, he actually supported my dreams. I landed in Port Angles, already eyeing rain made my attitude brighten.
Charlie pulled up in the bright cruiser. My dad was Police Chief Swan of Forks. I loved his car, but mom had insisted on sending over my early birthday present which was a red-orange '07 Beatle. She had refused to let me be driven around in a car with red and blue lights on top.
Charlie waved his hands over his head, waving to me. I ran and hugged him tightly; he returned the action. "Hey Dad," I beamed.
"Hey Bells," He said happily as he picked up a suitcase and loaded it into his bright car. We had to cram all of them into his car, which he laughed at. "Jus like your mom, huh?" I groaned, and buckled into the car. "So I found a great car for me," he said his smile brightening his face.
"Really? What kind?" I asked curiously
"Forks isn't a big town so remember…"
"Okay… where did you get it from?" I asked trying to figure out it the other way
"You remember Billy Black from down the rez?" He asked as we boarded the freeway. I nodded slowly afraid of the awnser. "He fixed it up, so it runs like new."
"Oh," I said, no wonder mom didn't like it here. She wouldn't have looked twice at a car fixed by some guy on a reservation.
We talked the whole way there; making jokes and discussing the school I'd be going to. I must've fallen asleep to the music because I woke up to seeing the same old house Charlie had been living in 5 years ago. Out side the drive way was a faded blue truck with bug rounded fenders a bulbous cab.
"Wow, dad it's so cute!" I exclaimed sounding like my old cheerleader self. I bounced out of the car went to examine it. "It's so… you." I said trying to get dark purple my suitcase from his hand. He handed it to me and I walked with it to the front door. Everything was so green, the trees the branches their trunks covered with moss, and the ground covered with bright green grass, not the fake kind you get in Arizona. Even the air so naturally was breathable. I took a deep breath of it.
There was only one small bathroom at the top of the stairs, which I'd have to share with Charlie. I passed it as I went to my room. The floor was wooden and the walls matched my purple suit cases, with yellow laced curtains. There was the new cordless phone my mom had required, along with the cell phone I had. Along the wall was a wooden desk where my new laptop would go. And in the very last corner was a rocking chair from when I was young.
Charlie and I brought up all my suit cases and I laid down on my bed trying to think about the excitingly small school. This had been my dream since I was young. A small town life and I couldn't wait for it to start. I would be the new girl, the fresh meat, and the one everyone wanted. What could be better than that?
I looked like a girl from Phoenix, well… except for my skin color which was almost pale. But physically I'd fit in everywhere. I was sporty, brunette a volleyball player, a cheerleader—all the things that go with living in the heated valley of sun. At least I had the necessary hand eye coordination and confidence to last a lifetime.
When I finished hanging up my clothes, with the help of Charlie; it was almost 10 pm. I hurried to clean up. After my shower I fell right to sleep not used to the late night sleep. I was the kind of girl that woke up at 5 am and slept at 10:30 sharp on weekdays. But my nerves got the best of me, keeping me awake because of the day to come. Tomorrow would just be the beginning.
I slept wonderfully well that night. It was easy after Id relaxed about school. Thick fog was all I could se out my window in the morning. I could feel the happiness creeping up on me. You could never see the bright tanning sun here- like a heaven always perfect weather.
Breakfast with Charlie was a fun even. He wished me good luck at school. I thanked him, knowing his hope was unnecessary; I'd do fine no matter what. Charlie left first, off tho the police station. That was his wife and family. After he left I changed into a plaid belted wool coat, a brown baby doll shirt and some dark jeans with flats.
I started my beetle, taking a deep breath and turning off my cell phone. It was drizzling still but not enough to get you wet. The car smelled like new car. I smiled to my self as I started the radio. There was a new song by my fave band playing and I lightly bobbed my head to it.
Finding the school wasn't difficult, even thought I'd never seen it before. The school was just off the large high way that was used for multiple things. It looked like a building you saw in downtown phoenix for a cell phone company. There was a sign clarifying it though, 'Forks High School.' I pulled into the parking lot and drove to the very end where there was a door marked office. The radio turned off just like the car. I grabbed my brown velvet tote filled with first day supplies, and walked into the first building.
Inside a small brightly lit office; a little waiting area; orange spotted carpet, awards crowed walks and a big lock ticking away loudly. Plants grew in small pots around desks and windows. There was a counter a couple yards from where I stood and behind it a red-haired woman wearing a purple t-shirt from last years clearance. I felt sorry for her already. She looked up from behind her blue glasses. "Can I help you?" She asked her voice kind.
"I'm Ella Swan," I told her taking a step closer to her, immediately I saw smile light up her face. Wow, dad had been serious when he'd warned 'everyone already knows you.'
"Of course, Isabella" She said starting to dig through a pile of papers. She handed me a packet. "This has your schedule, right here and a map of the school." The routes were highlighted. I smiled brightly at her. She handed me another note for each teacher to sign.
"Thanks," I told her once she was done. She waved and wished me a good day.
When I went back to move my car to the student parking I heard the bell rang and hurried faster. The cars here were ones like Charlie's, old and scrappy. The nicest one here was a shiny silver Volvo, and it stood out like mine would, for sure. Still, I cut the engine towards the front of the school. I walked slowly knowing I'd be excused anyways. Taking a deep breath I entered the room. Relax I told my self. No one is going to bite you.
The class room was very small. As soon as I stepped in all eyes turned to me. I smiled a light smile. Even though it showed my teeth. The plate on the table said 'Mr. Mason' so that must've been his name. I handed him the slip and he smiled at me.
"The seat in the second to last row," He directed me.
"Thanks" I said almost a whisper as I went to the seat. It was hard for my new classmates to stare at me I the back. So I waved to a few and smiled at others. The teacher grumbled on and finally the bell rang an unusual sound. "Awkward…" I mumbled standing up. A boy with tons of pimples and bad skin and black hair walked up to me. I internally groaned. "You're Isabella Swan, aren't you?" Arg, chess club kind, I thought to my self.
"Ella," A group of people turned and smiled to me. I returned the gesture.
"Where's your next class at?" he asked.
"Um," I began just as a guy caught my eye and winked. I smiled back at him. "Jefferson, building 6"
"I'm going to building 4" I could show you the way. He smiled sweetly. Definitely over helpful nerd. "I'm Eric,"
"Thanks," I shot him a smile and then turned away to lock eyes with the same boy that had winked at me. "But I'll see you around, bye." I said as I didn't even give the poor kid another glance. The mysterious boy shot me smirk and then walked towards, me as I towards him.
"Hey," he greeted me. His smile was brilliant, lined by perfect white shinning teeth. I examined him with my eyes. He had light blond highlights and shaggy hair down to his forehead, almost as a bob, with bright blue eyes and a muscular body, football player for sure. "You're Isabella, right?"
"Hi," I smirked right back at him, feeling more curios stares in the back of my head. "Call me Ella,"
"Chase," he said stepping closer to me. "Building 6, right?"
"Yeah," I didn't hesitate to start walking, no doubt he would follow.
And he did.
"This is a lot different than Phoenix, huh?" He asked catching up to my pace.
"Very,"
"How do you like it here so far?"
"It's so beautiful,"
"The rain doesn't bother you?"
"When you're forced to spend half your life in a death valley this is like a heaven," I hung up my coat on some low row hooks. Chase did the same.
"Sit by me?" he asked raising his eyebrows slightly. I smiled nodding.
The rest of the morning went the same way. Chase had introduced me to several new people; one girl named Chloe had Trigonometry with me. I sat down but the teacher, Mr. Varner, made me stand up and introduce myself. "Hi," I began giving them a smile. "I'm just your regular girl form Arizona. I like to dance and play volleyball, and I was on homecoming committee last year." When I ended, I saw a few girls smile back at me and some guys too. I went back to my seat and sat next to Chloe.
After two classes, I had a bunch of people following my every step. I loved the attention. There was always someone complimenting me and always another ready to link arms with me. I noticed one girl that kept a special eye on a guy named Mike Newton. She had both Trig and Spanish with me. She was just a bit shorter than me, but also had brown curly hair. She was walking behind us with a girl I remembered as Angela.
"Hey," I greeted her.
"Hi!" She said, obviously trying too hard. "I'm Jessica"
Chloe shot me a confused look. "So, you like Mike?" I asked.
"Is it that obvious?" She asked.
I laughed; I kind of liked her… "You guys would look adorable together," My voice came out really sincere surprising me. "Are you sitting with us?" I asked standing in line with Chloe.
I walked to the table behind them, talking with Chase. I spotted a redhead walking to a table where 3 other guys and a girl sat. The girl had such a nice walk; it almost broke my heart looking at it. "Who's that?" I asked keeping my eyes on her.
"Those are the Cullen kids," Jessica informed me.
"Is that like a group or something?" My jealousy began to leak out.
"No, Dr. and Mrs. Cullen adopted them." Chloe laughed. "They're like all taken."
"Really? With who?"
"Each other,"
"What?" I asked confused. "That's gross,"
"I know!" Jessica said agreeing.
"They're incredibly good looking- like all of them." Chloe informed me like it wasn't obvious. "But they keep to themselves. And you know the big guy?"
"Is he on the wrestling team or something?" I asked.
"Nope, that's Emmett he's with Rosalie. And the blond one in pain is Jasper, who's with Alice the tiny redhead."
"What about the last one? Is he like their third partner, they don't look like they would need one or something?" As soon as I said this Chloe almost spit out her iced tea. Chase and the rest of the guys laughed hysterically. "Seriously though," I glanced at the redheaded girl again, whose head was facing to the window, but I thought her cheek was lifted as though she was smiling too.
"Why?" Chase asked putting his arm around my shoulder. When I didn't answer he finally told me. "That's Edward, the last geek,"
"Geek? He doesn't look like one," I smirked at Chase, who didn't look so happy.
"Apparently none of the girls around here are good enough for him," Jessica picked at her lunch.
"Were," I corrected. "Were good enough for him,"
Chloe laughed "Nice ego,"
"Do any of you have Banner II for Biology next?" I asked checking my schedule.
"Yeah, I do." The quiet girl Angela said from beside Jessica.
"Aren't you eating lunch?"
"No this has much more calories than I need." I tossed away my bottle filled with grape liquid.
"Chicks," A guy next to Chase thought aloud.
Angela and I walked to Biology, she wasn't a big talker and I was but till we got along just by talking about the school events coming up. Angela waved as she went to go sit on a table with a girl in a bad perm. I walked to the teacher and handed him my slip with a smile. He signed it and pointed me over to the only available seat. Oh, I thought as I looked to see who was going to be my partner. Edward Cullen. He gave me an unexpected antagonistic stare. Whoa! Completely unexpected.
I sat down and put my tote to the side of the table. Why was he looking at me like that? Maybe he'd heard my joke about him during lunch. I didn't feel it was my right to have to say hi first so I ignored him all period but at the very end I took a peak at him. His posture was rigid. And he looked like he was holding his breath just to get out of here. I, being not so observant ignored it. He had the long sleeves of his white shirt pushed up to his elbows and his forearm was surprisingly hard and muscular beneath his light skin. He wasn't nearly as slight as he'd seemed next to his huge brother.
Maybe Chloe and Jessica were right. Maybe he really wasn't into chicks. I had never had a guy not look twice at me. I began to question myself. But then again I had never seen anyone like them. I looked once lastly at him and regretted it just as soon. If looks could kill I'd already be dead. The bell rang and before I could even ask him what the matter with him, but he was gone. I looked around for him.
"Aren't you Isabella Swan?" A sweet voice asked.
"Yeah, I am, and you're Mike Newton." I noted giving him a cute smile.
"Yeah, do you need help finding your next class?"
"Sure, it's gym,"
"That's my next class too," He seemed thrilled.
We talked about him living in California until he turned ten, except he actually liked it there. He also had English with me. But as we entered Gym, he asked. "So did you stab Edward Cullen with a pencil or what?"
"That's not how he usually is?"
"He's quiet but not as rude as he was today."
"Oh,"
"He was probably just in a bad mood."
"He looked like he was dying or something." Then I saw Chase and Chloe walking our way. I walked through the girl's locker room with her, changing into our required clothing that coach Clapp had gotten me.
"Hey Chloe?" I asked as I began to take off my shoes.
"Yeah?"
"Do I smell bad?"
"No," She laughed and took a step closer. "You smell like Raspberries and perfume"
I laughed too. "Edward Cullen acted really weird in Biology."
"Don't worry he's always like that."
"Has he ever gone out with anyone?"
"Nope,"
"You think he's gay?"
"Ohmygod, It could be. Gay guys are really hot."
He'd been going to this school for three years and hadn't dated any girl. For a guy that looked like him, that was sad. Either he was really bad and never talked or he was gay.
I played volleyball, one of my favorite sports to play at home. When the final bell rang all too soon, I headed back and changed back into my school clothes. Chase walked with me to the school office where I had to return my signed slip. The rain had drifted away but the astonishing scent of it was still there.
"Are you thinking about signing up for any sports?" Chase wondered as we entered the warm office.
"Maybe, depends on which ones are avail--" I stopped talking once I saw who stood before me.
I recognized the bronze hair that was perfectly messy. He was talking in a low but attractive voice. He was trying to change form our biology class to any other time available.
"Ella?" The door opened again making cold wind come in.
"Oh sorry," I said. "Where was I?"
Chase said something but all I heard was him answering the receptionist in a hastily voice. He turned on his heal and disappeared out the door.
"Hope your day was fine," the receptionist said in a still awed voice.
"Perfect," I said.
I hugged Chase good bye and then drove home. As soon as I was there I pulled out my track suit a water bottle.
That Jerk! I thought just as I locked the door.
AN: So review, and anybody know any willing betas? Many Chapters to come!