Disclaimer: You must hear this a million times, but I very sadly do not own Twilight or any of Stephanie Meyer's wonderful works.

Chapter one– Tough Love

Bella's POV

I woke up to look into my angel's topaz eyes, staring at me. I was so dazed I managed to trip out of my bed. But being my angel, he saved me from it.

"Human minute," I said hoarsely from my sleep. I cleared my throat. He unwillingly let me get ready for the first day of school. I've known Edward for a year now, and we are getting ready for me to change soon. I have to finish dreaded high school first. I tried to look my best, putting on comfy jeans, a nice sweater, and even a little make-up. Then I tried combing through the fuzz of hair after I showered and changed. Once I came downstairs Edward growled playfully. I looked up at him, confused.

"It isn't fair for you to look so pretty."

"I guess it's my turn to dazzle you." I smiled.

We were going to be late if I made breakfast even with Edward's crazy driving. I just grabbed a granola bar.

"Charlie would kill me if I ever let you eat just that for breakfast," Edward said disapprovingly.

"Well it's good that Charlie isn't here," I said sweetly and kissed him before he could object.

We got into Edward's Volvo and then he drove to school. Today was the first day of senior year. It was my last year before he changed me. I was excited even at the start. Edward must have noticed me grinning because he smiled also. The second we got to school I could already hear people talking about their summer. It was cloudy, but not about to rain cloudy thankfully. We went to the front office to get our schedules. I was even happier. Edward had many classes with me. Thankfully he didn't have Physical Education with me. I was at the point of crying from joyfulness.

"Aw man, I really wanted to see you in Physical Education," Edward smirked evilly. I tried to push him but the only good of that was making my hands hurt. We were a little early from Edward's driving so we kind of just hang around.

All of a sudden Edward interrupted our comfortable silence by saying, "There is a vampire here but I think she is a vegetarian." He himself looked a little worried.

"I am sure I will be fine, it isn't too smart to attack in school don't you think?"

"With you anything is possible," Edward replied with a little humor. That's when we saw the 'mysterious' vampire.

She was absolutely stunning. With jet black hair that fell gracefully close to her hips, she had topaz eyes which stood out from her face. Her eyelashes were thick and black, which made it look like she had mascara on when she didn't. She had of course pale skin, and her full blood-red lips stood out on that. She had a straight nose that was a little long but still made her look beautiful. She was better looking than Rosalie. Everyone was looking at her in awe and wonder. Even Edward looked at her a little lustfully. To my horror, her eyes and attention was fixed on Edward with wonder.

She said politely to Edward, "Sorry, but can you show me the way around? It seems like we already have many things in common," with a smirk. Her voice was of course musical. Edward looked at me to approve, and I nodded my head. She must have noticed because she smiled at me but her eyes were frowning.

"Sure," Edward replied, "Which class you have first?"

"It says Literature," she replied sweetly.

"What's your name?" I interjected out of the conversation.

"Jennifer, and you two?"

"I'm Edward, and this is Bella," Edward answered for both of us.

"Go ahead and walk Jennifer to her next class and I'll meet you in English Edward."

I don't know why, but Jennifer seems a little too innocent for a vampire.