Chapter 1: The Invitation

I've spent my entire life living in a tiny town named Forks. I loved living there because my favorite book, Twilight, takes place there. I always thought of myself as Bella, but I never thought that the book would be based on her real life. I felt so lucky when I met her.

My best friend, Dylan, lives on the rez in La Push. He's not a werewolf - er... shape shifter... I never got quite used to that - but he's 16, so I'm hoping it'll happen soon, (Jacob was 16 when it happened to him.) I mean, I would never wish that pain and torment on someone, but he's ready and willing, so the best I can do it support him through it... right?

But that's off topic. Like I was saying, I got the chance to meet Bella Swan! I found out that Dylan is Jacob's distant cousin, from his dad's side, twice removed and once over - or something like that... I can never keep track - and he ended up moving to La Push to spend some time with his Uncle Billy. This was a year and a half ago. Dylan knew I was obsessed with Twilight, and seeing as to how he's related to someone from Twilight, he made sure to introduce me! I will love that kid forever, I swear!

Well, when I went to meet Jacob (he is so cute!!!) Bella was hanging out with him. While on the outside I was calm, cool, and collected, on the inside I was screaming so hard that I wouldn't have been surprised if the entire rez had heard it. I will never forget that day.

I ran over to Dylan stammering, "That - that - it - it's.... It's Bella!!!"

"I know Chrystal...." he said, in a "duh!" tone

"But... but... how... why.... oh my gosh, it's really her! I can't believe it! I have to be dreaming."

Dylan pinched me.

"OW! What the hell was that for?!"

"You said you had to be dreaming, so I was proving you weren't." he said with a smirk.

"You know what, it doesn't even matter. It's worth it to know this is really happening." I thought I was going to start hyper-ventilating.

"Don't you wanna go up to her, or say hi, or something?" he asked

"Are you kidding? Of course I do! But what do I say to her? 'Hi, I'm a dedicated reader of your book, and I've dreamed of meeting, and being you ever since I've started reading it?!' I don't think so!"

"Why not? Sounds perfectly reasonable to me," he said, smirking again.

"Will you quit smirking at me? You take too much pleasure out of my torment. Some best friend you are." I knew this was a mean thing to say, but that's how it was between us. We're just awesome that way. I also knew it would make him feel bad, and I could use that to my advantage.

" 'Some best friend?' You're really gunna go there?! After all I've done for you, and how I've always been there for you. You've always been the outsider and the loner. I'm the only friend you've got!"

Wow... I didn't expect that response. And he didn't not just go there! "Are you kidding me?! I was being sarcastic! You take everything so damn seriously. I was just messing around. And who the hell said you're the only friend I've got?? Huh? Because I've got plenty of friends and if you think for one -"

"Jeez, Chrystal, chill. I'm just messin' too. And you say I take everything seriously. Listen do you wanna meet Bella or not, 'cause she's leavin'."

"What?!?! No, she can't leave! I have to talk to her."

"Then get over there!" and Dylan gave me the biggest push ever, which launched me straight into Bella. I smacked into her, and force of it caused me to fall backwards. Dylan had run over to Jacob, and now they were both on the ground, laughing. I looked over and saw Jacob high-five Dylan, and then heard him say "I never thought you'd get her over there."

"Are you kidding me? You planned this?" I yelled.

"Um... are you ok?"

"Oh, yeah, I am." I said, embarrassed. "I'm so sorry. I didn't plan for this to happen." I glared at Dylan and Jacob.

She noticed me glaring at them, sat down next to me, and then started to laugh. "Don't worry about it, it happens all the time, but usually I'm the one falling."

I knew what she meant. She was a klutz, as was I. Another reason I admired her, and wanted to be her. She seemed to embrace her klutziness, (or, at least, that's what I wanted to believe.)

"I hope you don't think I'm just a crazed fan. I mean, don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved Twilight. It's my favorite book. I just don't normally run after - or into - people I admire."

"You liked the books? I'm glad. I thought they made me out to be this huge pansy devoted to Edward. I'll love him forever, but I wish I wasn't so freakishly obsessed with him. It was pretty embarrassing." She seemed like she would of blushed if she could.

"I don't think it was freakish. I thought it was sweet that you love him no matter what, and the fact that you were able to realize that he left you in New Moon in order to protect you, and that you were able to find a friend in Jacob because of it, and the fact that you're still in love with each other regardless, was amazing."

Her embarrassment became even more pronounced, though she still wasn't blushing. "Oh, um, yeah... I don't like remembering that, even though I'm grateful for Jacob. It's just kinda painful, you know?"

Now I was blushing. "Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought it up. I'm such an idiot, of course it would be hard to think about."

"Hey, what's you're name?" She asked.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I'm Chrystal."

"Nice to meet you Chrystal." Bella said.

"Yeah, you too Bella." She thought it was nice to meet me. That was crazy. She was crazy famous, and I was this little nobody out of Forks. It was amazing being able to speak to her though.

"Would you like to come over the the Cullen's house this Saturday? We're having a party and the pack's coming, and Jacob is bringing Dylan, if you want to come." A party at the Cullens, the Cullens! And I was being invited! This is the best day ever!

"Yeah, sure, of course, I'd love to! Is Alice going to be there, I love her, she's my favorite character - I mean..." I was blushing, yet again.

She laughed. She was laughing at me. My blush became so profound that my entire face looked deeply burned. "Chrystal, don't worry about it. When I read the books, she's my favorite character too.

"You read the books? That's so cool! But wait, how does that work? How is Alice your favorite?" I blurted before I could stop myself. I just couldn't seem to stop embarrassing myself. So much for being my best day...

"Like I said, I think I was way to obsessed with the fact that Edward was way too protective of me. But I love the fact that half way through Eclipse he realized the wolves were good for me. But like my mom said, every time Edward moved, I moved with him. After that, I was glad I got my little bit of freedom. But I love Edward. Alice on the other hand, she's just always so awesome, and she always knows what's going on - for the most part. But don't bring that up, I gave her enough crap for it, and I feel terrible, and I know she does too. I absolutely love Alice, and I'm so glad she's my sister now!"

"That's so great. Those are some of the very reasons I love Alice too. That, and the fact that she's psychic..." I admitted.

"Yeah, that is a pretty awesome thing about her. It definitely adds to her personality. Though it definitely makes it hard for keeping secrets." Bella laughed again. I laughed with her, seeing as to how I could actually understand what she was talking about.

"Would you like some help up?" She asked. I forgot we were still sitting on the beach. Or, at least, I was sitting. She was standing.

I laughed, "Sure, why not." I grabbed her hand and had to force myself not to let go. Her hand was freezing! I had completely forgotten that this was Bella, the vampire, that I was talking to. She seemed so human, that I didn't remember the fourth book, Breaking Dawn, and what happened in it.

Remembering, I asked, "So how's Renesmee doing?"

"Oh, she's still growing! Her hair is almost to her knees now. We're going to need to cut it soon. I don't know how either Alice or I are going to be able to bare it. She's turning two on Saturday, though she looks as if she's ten. That's what the party is for." Oh wow! Renesmee's birthday party. What an honor, that is so cool. I'm being invited to Renesmee's party. I hoped they didn't cut her hair before then.

"I'll definitely be there! Do you have any recommendations as for what I should get her?" I thought I should be poilte and bring her something, though I didn't even know her.

"You don't have to bring her anything. She already has everything she could ever need. I can thank the entire family, especially Alice, Rosalie, Esme, and Edward for that. And Jacob, of course" She looked over at the guys and waved. Jacob waved back, with a big smile on his face. I'm sure he could hear our entire conversation. That might explain the quiet laughter I thought I was hearing. Dylan just looked confused.

"Oh, but I want to. Please, let me do something." I hoped it didn't sound like I was begging.

"How about this. You give me your cell number, and I'll ask Alice what you could get for Renesmee, and I will give you a call."

"That would be great!" She wanted my number. That must mean she'd want to be friends, and hang out! I could die happy knowing that. "My number is 301-395-0174."

"Great, thanks. I'm sure I'll have an answer tonight. Alice will know. Knowing her, she'll probably be thinking it over right now. I'll call you tonight, ok?"

"Sounds great. Talk to you then!"

"Bye Chrystal, it was nice meeting you."

"You too Bella, you too."

As I watched Bella leaving, I heard someone walk up behind me. I teared my eyes away from her to turn around. I saw Dylan, and Jacob - I forgot he didn't make noises when he walked...

"So?" they asked together.

"So... what?" I replied dumbly.

"Well first off you can say thank you!" Dylan said sarcastically, holding back laughter.

"Thank you so much Dylan. You are my savior!!!" I couldn't hold back my laughter.

"Oh, ha ha. Very funny. But seriously, you know you never would've gone up to her if I didn't give you a little nudge."

"A little nudge? You plowed me into her!"

"Come on Chrys! You are honestly telling me you aren't grateful that Dylan helped you, or the fact that Bella's my best friend, and, being Dylan's cousin, and him being your best friend, and Bells being your idol, I was even able to get Dylan to introduce you guys." Jacob said.

"Ok, um... yeah... was that supposed to make sense?"

"Just say thank you and mean it!"

"Sorry Jacob... jeez... and thank you, both of you. I don't think I'll ever be able to say how much it means to me that you did that for me. I love you both." I smiled, and hoped they could understand just how much I truly did love them.

We were talking about what our plans were now. Jacob said he had to go back to his dad now, and we told him to tell Billy we said "Hi." Dylan and I were alone.

"So I heard you're going to Renesmee's party on Saturday."

"Yep, Jake invited me, since the whole pack is going. Though I don't really see why I'm going, I don't know the Cullens all that well..."

"Are you kidding me? You're Jacob's cousin, who's imprinted on Renesmee, who's Bella and Edward's daughter. And, you're Jacob's cousin, of course you're going. And I'm going!!! Oh my God, I can't believe it!! Yay!" I thought I was going to explode with my excitement.

Dylan could see this. "Chill out Chrys, it's three days away, I think you can make it."

"I don't know if I can Dylan, I'm so scared!" I laughed, we were such a sarcastic bunch! I grinned widely at him.

"You think you can make it home, or do you need me to drive you?" he asked, a grin widening on his face.

"I'm pretty sure I can drive, why?" I couldn't figure out where he was going with this.

"Well, you know, you're kind of overly excited. You never know what might happen." I was really confused right now. I couldn't tell if he was being serious or not. That wasn't normal.

"Thanks, but I think I'll be ok." I think the confusion was slipping into my voice, because he started laughing.

"As long as you call me when you get home, so I know you didn't drive off the road or something."

"Of course I'll call you. See ya." I started to walk towards the forest when he grabbed my wrist and whipped me around. I smacked into him. It really hurt! "Whoa buddy!"

"What, I can't get a hug? I'm only your best friend."

"Of course you can Dylan. I'm sorry, I don't know what I was thinking."

"See ya Chrystal."

"Bye Dylan."

I made my way through the forest as carefully as I could so as not to fall, but, of course, knowing me, I did stumble, a lot. It took me longer then I would've liked, but at least I made it out of there without breaking something. I made it to my car, my silver 2004 Saturn, which I absolutely adored.

On the way home all I could think about was what happened earlier. I couldn't believe that I had actually met Bella freaking Cullen! I will never be able to repay Dylan for what he did for me. I'm so glad he's my best friend!