The wind was beyond cold, and the rain was pouring down in buckets… I couldn't figure out what I'd done or how I'd gotten here; however, I knew he was gone. I walked outside, noticing the only car in the drive way was mine, and screamed his name. I screamed so loud it felt as though my throat was going to bleed. Jacob was gone…

Jacob and I had always had a tough relationship, he knew I wasn't in love with him, but he didn't understand why. I had never really been in love with anyone, but somehow I knew I was definitely not in love with him. We had become close over the years; he detested Forks as much as I did. However, I viewed him as a brother more than anything else. He was my best friend, he had been there through all of my awkward years and I didn't see him beyond his.

3 weeks later…

Summer was over and I was starting my senior year at high school. I would have to endure being called Isabella all through out the day. Was it so hard to just say Bella? Jacob finally came back, after 2 days… He said he didn't think we should remain friends, I was hurt, but I respect him for his decision. I'm very thankful that he goes to school somewhere else, and not at Forks High School, because I don't have to see him on a day to day basis. I went through my day like I was stuck in a haze, each class a little more boring than the last. I finally got to my last period class, Anatomy. I was very excited about this class, until we were assigned lab partners for the rest of the semester.

I was stuck all year with Edward Cullen. He was the most attractive guy at Forks, and he was also the rudest. Popular girls worshipped him, and all the guys wished they were him. He had made fun of me all through out high school because I was plain, and I loved reading. We had never gotten along throughout middle school. I never saw him much in High school, so we had no current problems. However, I knew this was going to be a long semester…

I sat down in my seat, trying to avoid conversation.

"Hello..." Edward said softly

My expression was blank and my voice a tad bit sarcastic, "Uhm… hi" I said.

Edward spoke again, "How are you Bella?"

"Can we just avoid the small talk, you don't like me and frankly I'm no fan of yours, however I need to get an A in this class so we have to deal with one another." I stated.

Edward looked almost hurt by my reaction, "Bella I don't hate you, nor do I dislike you."

"Oh ha-ha Edward, you're a real comedian. You made everyone hate me. I just want to do well in here, I don't want your apologies or your friendship." I shrugged.

"Bella, I know we had a tough time through out middle school, but I truly am sorry. I promise I won't let you down…"

I almost believed him, he sounded so… sincere.

That day, we were given a partner assignment which meant Edward and I had to meet after school at my house. Great, just what I needed on the very first day.

"Hey Edward, so you need to be at my house around 5:30 so we can get this done, okay?" I questioned.

"Anything you need Bella. You still live in the same white house, right?" He asked.

"Uhm yeah, I'm surprised you knew that…"

"Oh, well I will be there on time Bella, I promise." Edward said.

While driving home, all I could think about was Edward Cullen. His eyes, his face, even his hair. Why was I noticing how attractive he was just now? I had known him for years, and yet I never even cared about how he looked. He was always so rude that I never cared.

How am I going to make it through tonight, with Edward Cullen?! I can't let myself like him, I won't.