Chapter 1
Moving to Forks is the worst thing to happen right now. Not only is it a small town with no attractions what so ever, but it literally rains almost everyday. It's the complete opposite of Phoenix. Why couldn't mom have waited until next year to travel with Phil? That wouldn't have been so bad. But, no I get to start at a new school in the middle of the year. I won't know anyone, but I'm sure everyone knows me by now since according to my mom, my dad Charlie couldn't keep quite about me finally coming back to live with him. My dad is the Chief of Police in town and pretty much knows just about everyone who lives here. I just hope he doesn't decide to pick me up in his cruiser. That's just what I need.
"We will be descending into Seattle in just a few short minutes. Please fasten your seatbelts and put your trays in the upright position" I hear the flight attendant say over the speaker as we start to decline into Seattle. I make my way to the front, down the ramp and straight towards the luggage section. I figure I may as well take my time since mom told Charlie just to wait out at the curb for me. No sense being in a rush just to get to my new home. I see my suitcase come towards me as a pick it up with a swift grab and head toward the exit. As soon I as I get through the rotating doors who do I see right in front of me? Charlie, in full uniform leaning against his cruiser like he's trying to be some kind of stud. Ughh! Kill me now.
"Hi Char-, I mean dad" I try my best to muster up some kind of excitement.
"Hey Bells! How was your flight?" He greets me while taking my luggage and heaving it into the back.
"Ok. I'm just ready to go and lay down."
"Ok. You hungry? We can stop by the diner for supper if you want."
Great just what I want right now. For dad to show me off. "Yea, that's fine. But, can we drop my stuff off first so I can clean up a little." I replied.
"Sure, that's fine with me." He says as he get's in the car and drives away. We were both quiet the rest of the way home until we pull up the driveway and I see an old red truck parked in the driveway. I'm starting to appreciate the fact he picked me up in his cruiser.
"Surprise Bella! That's your welcome home gift. I figure you needed something to get you to school and back." Charlie says with excitement bringing me back to reality.
"Uhh, thanks dad. It's great." I reply with a fake grin on my face. Not only am I friendless now I have a truck that looks to be as old as my Gran. Perfect way to start my time here off right. I grab my luggage from the back and bring it inside and upstairs. Maybe I could start to unpack and get out of going to the diner I think to myself.
"Bella, I cleared off some space in the cabinet for your stuff in the bathroom" Dad yells from downstairs.
Great. One bathroom. I guess it could be worse. As I start to unpack, I realize my room hasn't changed one bit since I left the last time; except for the computer at the desk my mom told Charlie to get for me so we can keep in touch everyday. I finally finish unpacking and decide to lay down for a bit until Charlie comes and gets me. I start to think about how bad tomorrow is going to be as I drift off to sleep.