I'm setting this story in modern times. I know the first two or three chapters might not seem too modern, but I really am trying.
Also, I have to say that I don't own Twilight or anything associated with it.
That's all for right now, so please enjoy!
CHAPTER 1 - Party
"Alicia, please don't fuss over me so much." Isabella Swan begged of her chambermaid. "I think I'm ready."
"You're going to a royal ball, Isabella. The least you could do is look the part of the most eligable princess in Forkette."
"I'm the only princess in Forkette." Isabella reminded her. "And I thought I asked you to call me 'Bella'". She turned around to glare at her friend from behind a mask. "I mean 'Isa-bella' sounds so old-fashioned.
"When you can call me Alice, I can call you Bella." Alicia shot.
"Ok," Bella said, not missing a beat, "Alice, please don't fuss over me so much."
"That's better." Alice said calmly. "Just one more thing then. Really Bell," She bent down and smoothed out her friend's dress. "You're a princess, start acting like one!"
"I do 'act'. I don't like parties. Look at me Alice, do I look right in this-this costume? And with all this makeup on?" She indicated her face. Looking into a mirror, she sighed.
"Hey." Alice sat down on Bella's bed and pulled her friend over to sit next to her. "It's not that bad. I hear all the cute nobles will be there."
Bella rolled her eyes. "Yeah. Cute, maybe. But everything ends there."
"Ooh, but they're rich too! And on top of being cute. Alice went on, ticking things off on her fingers.
Bella began with a list of her own. "Cruel, shallow..."
"Bell, there must be one who's caught your attention!"
"No. I just sort of avoid eye contact and conversation. None of them are interesting to talk to."
"B-", Alice began. She paused when she heard noise from outside. "They're arriving. We should get you to the ballroom."
Bella sighed as her best friend hurried her towards the door. Her parents' annual masquerade ball was beginning. And the only thing she felt, aside from boredom, was sick.
Sorry this chapter was so short. I'll try to write longer ones. Hope you liked it though :) .