Disclaimer: All the wonderful Twilight characters belong to Stephenie Meyer, however the story 'The Perfect Man' belongs to me
Disclaimer: All the wonderful Twilight characters belong to Stephenie Meyer, however the story 'The Perfect Man' belongs to me.
This story is based off of the movie 'The Perfect Man'. I'm sorry that I haven't gotten started on the story I was planning to write, 'Curse From The Ages' but I hated how I started the first chapter, so I'm going to try and wait for a while until I start brainstorming better ways to start off the story.
In the meantime, please enjoy this story! Again, I'm sorry for the confusion!
Okay, here are the ages, some of the people may not be appearing in this chapter yet though.
Alice-25
Jasper-25
Bella-24
Rosalie-24
Emmett-25
Lizzy-17
Aaron-17
Edward-25
P.S. Pictures of dresses mentioned in the story are in my profile, go check them out!
Chapter One: Differences
Lizzy POV
"Aunt Bella! Over here!" I waved my arms furiously up in the air, trying to get her attention. I picked up my water bottle and duffel bag, ready to go.
The track field was slowly dispersing, and everyone was leaving. I was still attempting to catch my breath as I watched my aunt stop and turn towards my direction, finally pinpointing my location.
While I waited for her to come closer, I turned around looked back at the hurdles aligning the track, already missing them.
I loved doing track and field. It was my passion, and I loved everything about it. The feel of the track underneath my shoes, the rush of the air around me as I ran, the adrenaline pumping through my body, urging me faster, and the sounds of the crowd cheering in the background.
After I was adopted, mom had started taking me with her to the gym everyday, and together we would run on the track. When she say how much I loved running, she hired a personal trainer for me as I fell in love with the sport.
Track became my life, and I spent nearly all of my free time at the track, training, conditioning, simply just enjoying the feel of the place around me. It felt like home, and it was always there for me.
Soon, I discovered hurtles. Running simply wasn't enough for me now; the feeling of leaping through the air far outshone the simple movements of running.
And here I was. Lizzy Brandon Whitlock, star and captain of the Westwood High track team.
Bella was close enough to me now, and I jumped up to give her a hug. She laughed, setting me down after a minute. I smiled as she wrinkled her nose and gagged exaggeratedly. "I love you, Lizzy, but seriously, you stink!" She started laughing, and I joined in.
Aunt Bella was one of the nicest people ever. When I'm hanging out with her, it doesn't feel like I'm hanging out with my aunt-it feels more like I'm hanging out with a sister, or a best friend. She was 6 years older than me, but it never made a difference to us.
Picking up my duffel bag, I followed her to her car, a small blue Audi. It was a gift for her from my grandparents. Of course, she had protested against them spending such a large amount of money but I had pleaded with her for her to keep it. At long last, she agreed.
"Your mom has already given me the outfit that you're going to be wearing to the party tonight. She's setting up everything at home, so you'll be coming over to my apartment to shower and everything. Is that okay?" She looked back at me as we got into the car.
"Of course! I haven't seen Jacob in forever!' Jacob was Bella's adorable golden retriever puppy. She had found him outside her home, loitering around the bushes in front of her apartment. After taking him to the vet and having him properly examined, she took him in as her pet. He was growing quickly, nearly as tall as Bella's knees.
We talked about random things as we drove towards her home, questions about school and the track meet, how we were doing, all those things.
As we stopped and parked outside the familiar white building, I unlocked the door and sprung out, overexcited for a shower. Feeling sweat and sticky didn't really work with me-it made me feel all cruddy.
"Lizzy! Is that you?" I turned my head at the familiar voice. "Hey Aaron!" I smiled at him as he jogged over.
Aaron Francis was my best friend. We had been ever since our first day in school. I remembered the day perfectly like it happened only yesterday…
Begin flashback (Lizzy was adopted when she was 13)
"Lizzy, you have your schedule?" I held up the sheet of paper to my mom's face, rolling my eyes.
She sighed and patted my head. "Have a good day, Lizzy. Don't you dare ruin your new clothes!"
"Okay." I gave her a small wave as I stepped out of the car, bracing myself for the day.
There was no doubt that there would be weird glances from people all throughout the day-I was the adopted kid; the kid that would be different from everyone else.
My fears were indeed proved correct; right when I stepped in the door, the bustle and chattering in the hallway quieted as people gave not so subtle glances and points in my direction.
None of them are looking at you. Just keep going on like nothing is happening. Of course it wasn't true, but it made it slightly easier to deal with.
My morning classes passed by slowly-I attempted to introduce myself to some of the less intimidating kids, but I got little more than just a "hi" and a name.
Lunch came, and after going through the line as quickly as I could I settled myself in a small, secluded table near the corner of the cafeteria. It was easier to be alone than to try finding a table already filled with occupants.
I drank out of my lemonade bottle absentmindedly, trying to keep my eyes down, every so often glancing up at the people around me. I turned my gaze back on the table, but then I heard footsteps heading towards me.
"Hello." A quiet voice said.
I looked up at the person who spoke. It was a boy, with soft caramel curls and brown eyes. He was smiling a small smile, and his eyes shone. "Would you mind if I sat here?"
I shook my head, gesturing to the space across from myself. "Go ahead. I'm Lizzy, it's nice to meet you." I smiled at him; he was cute.
"I'm Aaron, it's a pleasure."
End Flashback
Aaron lived only a few houses down from where I lived, and Bella's apartment wasn't far away either.
He gave me a quick hug, and I relished in the warmth of it. "How was the meet today?" Aaron ruffled my hair, smiling. "It was wonderful! I beat my personal record by three seconds!" I declared, proudly.
"Nice going Liz! I'll see you tomorrow night for movies, okay? I have to get to my grandparent's house; they're expecting me." He made a face, and I pushed him away. "Okay, I'll bring the snacks!" He laughed as he jogged away again, his feet pounding against the sidewalk.
I shook my head at his cheerfulness. It seemed like he could never stop smiling. His mouth was always in a wide grin, his teeth showing through. I thought it was the cutest thing ever.
I walked up the stairs leading up to the apartment, following Bella who was opening the door. Right as I stepped in, a golden blur crashed into me and started licking me frantically.
"Down boy! I'm excited to see you too!" I ran my hands through Jacob's fur as he panted, quivering slightly with happiness. I pushed him back into the house so I could get past him and get to the bathroom.
Picking up my showering items, I shouted, "Okay Aunt Bella! I'm going to take my shower now!"
Bella POV
"Okay Lizzy! You have 2 hours, so take your time!" I filled a pot with water and put it on the stove, turning up the stop.
"Gotcha!" Her voice echoed from upstairs. I smiled. Lizzy was always a bright, cheerful girl and sometimes it felt like she was my own.
Alice and Jasper had been together since their first year in high school. It was obvious from when they first met that they were soul mates, and they had been inseparable.
Alice's father, Carlisle, had been in the hospital working when Lizzy came in. Abandoned when she was only a baby, she had stayed in an orphanage all her life. When she was moved to Forks, she had gotten herself hurt on the plane ride and was taken to the hospital. Alice and Jasper were visiting when they met her, and after talking with Lizzy for a few hours, they fell in love with her and decided to adopt her on that very day. I had never seen a happier family before, even if they weren't completely related by blood, it would have fooled me except for Lizzy's physical appearance. The past four years have been bliss for them.
Lizzy had striking raven colored hair with red streaks through it. Her hair was not black like Alice's, and not blonde like Jasper's. Her eyes were a mix of blue and green, looking greener in the light and bluer in the rain. Her body was muscular but still feminine, not small like Alice or tall and lean like Jasper. Her lips were small, but full, her nose slightly larger but still cute.
The pot started whistling from the stove, and I turned it off as I poured it into the teapot, filling it with hot water and chamomile leaves. Pouring two cups of tea for myself and Lizzy, I set the teapot back down on the counter and carefully carried the cups to the table, being extra cautious of my clumsy nature with the hot liquid I was currently handling.
Sipping it slowly, I reflected on my life.
Ever since I was little, I've had four best friends that I was always lucky to have met. Alice, Jasper, Rosalie and Emmett. I had already been friends with Rosalie, Emmett, and Jasper before Alice joined us in our freshman year.
Rosalie and Jasper were twins, and Emmett had been their friend for forever. When Alice and Jasper got together, he realized that he liked Rosalie much more than just as a friend, and he got up the courage to ask her out. Of course, Rosalie had been more than delighted. After their first date, they were officially a couple, and I couldn't have been happier for them.
Four years ago, a little while before they adopted Lizzy, Jasper proposed to Alice and they got married. Following their lead, Rosalie and Emmett were married not soon after, and currently Rosalie was 3 months pregnant with their second baby. Their first son Brian is currently two, about to turn three.
As a good friend, I couldn't have been happier for them. But every time I saw them together, laughing and with their children, I couldn't help but feel an ache in my chest.
I couldn't deny the fact that I was lonely; it was a reflex feeling when you saw your best friends together with their loves and children, families of their own. Especially when all you're past boyfriends and dates had been complete jerks and nasty players.
I stared out the window at the slowly descending sun. Maybe I was meant to be alone, single, for the rest of my life. I was plain, whereas Rose and Alice were beautiful, each in their own way. Rose with her long, blonde hair and big blue eyes, and Alice with her small form and chirpy nature.
Me? My eyes and hair were dirt brown. Common and usual. There was nothing attractive about myself, and I had come to terms with it. What I longed for more than ever was to be in love-the kind that made you smile no matter what, the kind that made you long to be with whoever it was that you had fallen for forever, the kind that made grass grow and flowers flourish.
"Aunt Bella! Do you think I look okay?" Lizzy's voice pulled me out of my thoughts and I smiled at her. She looked stunning in a simple yet elegant dress that Alice had bought for her, in a light lilac color adorned with shimmers and sparkles. I squealed and hugged her lightly to avoid crumpling her dress; I knew Alice would kill me if it I did.
Along with her beautiful dress, she had on purple heels-they were tall, a feat I could never manage. There was a lovely purple necklace around her neck, the same color as her dress.
"Of course. You look absolutely stunning, Lizzy. Would you like to see mine?"
I stood up from my chair, and got the garment bag hanging in my closet. Unzipping it slowly, I carefully pulled the delicate piece of material out as Lizzy gasped.
It was light blue and strapless, with beautiful embroidery on the bust and near the hems. "It's wonderful, aunt Bella! You will look so beautiful in it!" Smiling, I thanked Lizzy and put it on in my room, fixing my hair into a stylish bun and applying some blue makeup, keeping it light.
Finally, I put on my silver bracelets and a heart shaped necklace and picked up my purse, slipping on a pair of small heels. I knew that if I didn't wear heels Alice would force me to go shopping with her every weekend from now on, and it wasn't something that I enjoyed.
As I locked up the apartment and Lizzy and I got into my car, I dismissed my thoughts and focused on having a fun evening at Alice's house.
Hope you liked this first chapter! I know, it's a filler, but I promise to be updating tomorrow with the party!
Review, please! :D
