The Extraordinary Swan & The Magnificent Wolf
(A/N: Hello everyone! This is my first (ever) fanfiction. so please, feel free to review, or comment, suggestions are always appreciated! Oh! This story really isn't meant to go on for a while, maybe like, three or four chapters, I dunno yet! Depending on how many people like it
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Disclaimer: I do not own anything, Stephenie Meyer is the mastermind behind my ideas!
Chapter One: The Swan
BPOV
It was my first day in Forks, and I was unpacking from my long flight from Jacksonville, Florida. I was moving in with my dad, Charlie aka the Chief of the police forces. Anyway, back to unpacking. I was hanging up my last sweater when I heard my dad calling me. "Bells! Come down here a second!"
"Coming!" I called. I walked downstairs and my dad was standing there " yes..?" I said. "I have a surprise for you, Bells" Charlie said. He started walking outside, and I followed.
"I know this probably isn't what you want, but it'll have to do for now until you can find a job" he said. I looked around and saw a rusty-coloured truck that looked like it was going to fall apart any second. "Oh! Thanks dad!" I said, "I'll have to get started on that job now huh?" I joked.
"Why don't you take a ride in your new truck, and try to explore the town." He replied, "Maybe you can find a job while you there".
"Sure thing dad!" I said, "It'll be good to get out by myself for a change" Charlie started muttering to himself, I heard something about a stupid, no-good, ruling woman. "well, see ya later, dad!" He smiled, "Be safe"
"You know I am!" I said jokingly. Who am I kidding, I am the clumsiest person on the face of the earth.
I got in my truck and started it. It made a loud bang and smoke flew out of the exhaust. "Oh boy, this should be interesting.." I muttered to myself as I switched gears. I backed out of the driveway and made a left. I drove into town and parked outside what looked to be a grocery store. May as well pick up some snacks, I thought to myself. I walked in and was greeted with silence and an annoyed looking cashier. She gave me a dirty look and went back to filing her nails.
I walked around for a bit, and picked up some chips, bottled water and a few packages of Kraft Dinner. I got up to the cash and the cashier glared at me and rang it through. I paid and got the hell out of there before she shot me. I put my groceries in my truck, and locked it and decided to walk around for a bit.
I walked around the deserted street for a while looking at random ads and window shopping. There was an ad for a new librarian in the bookshop across the street, and I decided to check it out, for my love of books was very big. I walked into the shop and a musky old-book smell greeted me. I smiled at the elderly woman at the front desk. "How can I help you, deary?" she asked me. "I am looking to apply for the job that was being offered" I said with a smile.
She looked over her glasses and asked me "why are you applying here, little young thing like you should be working in a more fun place" she smiled. "I have always loved books, and I need a job, so I thought this one would be perfect for me, small, high class, and I could read all day, and make sure to run this shop" I said with confidence. The woman smiled again and said, "Well, I think you are just perfect for this shop," she added "when can you start?" I beamed and told her "whenever you need me."
She said, " I could use you every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday" I figured I didn't have any further plans so I agreed to the job, and told her I would be in Wednesday at noon.
I left the shop feeling ten times happier, and got in my truck, wanting to explore the town a little more. I took a left at the only stop light in town, and drove down a road, surrounded by trees. It was starting to get dark, so I decided to turn around and go back to Charlie to help with dinner.
I turned around and just as I was putting my car in first gear, it backfired and turned off. I tried turning it on again and again but no luck. "Shit," I muttered to myself "of course this happened to me, no good karma. Never on my side". I got out and looked in the engine, but being me, I had no clue what was what. I sat down in the cab and thought of what I could do.
As I was thinking, two headlights shone in the distance and I immediately had a happy thought, and was slightly frightened. What if he was a crazy madman? I thought. No, nobody could do that in this small town without being noticed. The driver stopped the car and got out. He was a huge boy, 6 feet tall, muscular, and looked as if he could injure a wrestler in one move. He walked over, and with a smirk said, "Looks like you need some assistance" I shyly looked down and mumbled "goddamn truck blew up on me". He laughed loudly, "Mind if I take a look?" he asked. "Go ahead, I just need to get home sometime tonight." He laughed again, and lifted the hood. "Woo-wee" he whistled, "I haven't seen an engine this old in a long time."
I asked him "would you be able to fix it now? " he smiled and replied "not now, but if you'd kindly let me drive you home, I live just around the corner, I can fix it up for you if you'll let me".
I thought about it for a second, thinking about if I should trust him or not, and as if he read my thoughts he said " don't worry about me, pretty lady, I am not a crazy madman that will kidnap you, I promise to be the perfect gentleman, my name is Jacob, by the way" I smiled at him "Well, Jacob I'm Bella. Bella Swan, I just moved here, my father is Charlie Swan, chief police officer" he smiled and said "well, would you let me give you a lift home, Bella?" I agreed, and walked over and hopped in his VW Rabbit. "Nice ride" I said. "I fixed it up myself" he replied.
Like he promised, Jacob was a prefect gentleman, and dropped me off at my house. I gave him my cell phone number and told him to call when he needed me to pick up my truck. He laughed and said, "I may be a while, Bella. It's a real mess" he winked. I laughed and said, "Thanks Jacob, give me a call, good night." With that, he smiled and sped off into the distance.
I walked in the door, and saw Charlie sitting on the couch watching a baseball game. "Hey dad, I'm home" I said. He looked up and replied "I was just about to send a search party out for you!" I smiled sheepishly and said, "The truck broke down, and I was stuck on a highway until a guy came along and offered to fix the truck, his name is Jacob Black, and he gave me a ride home."
He sighed and said, "Bells, please. Next time you get stranded, please call me, I don't want you getting into random cars with strangers! They could be psychopaths and could kidnap you!" I looked down and said, "But dad, I didn't have my phone with me!". He looked at me and walked into the kitchen, grabbed a can of what looked like body spray and handed it to me "what's this?" I asked. He said, "It's a can of pepper spray," I looked at him "just promise me you'll always have it with you." I sighed and said, "Okay dad, I promise".
I walked upstairs to my now homey-looking room, and got changed, and went to bed. I slept like a baby my first night in my new home.
In the morning, I got up stretched and walked downstairs, rubbing my eyes. I walked in the kitchen, and poured myself a cup of juice, and made some toast for myself. Charlie walked in, fully dressed in his uniform. "I just got called in, theres some kids out on La Push beach causing some trouble" he said. "Oh! That's okay dad. I'll find something to do today, be careful" I replied. "I will" he said with a laugh.
After he left, I went upstairs, got changed into my favourite black skinny jeans, and a red tank top. I put on my classic converse, and pulled my hair into a ponytail. I went downstairs, ready to go for a drive, and I realized, that I didn't have my truck! I couldn't wait for Jacob to call me, so I went online, and got directions to the highway that I was stranded on. I figured I could find the rest of my way there. It's a nice day, this would be good for me.
I walked for a while, and after maybe twenty or so minutes, I came to a house in a wooded area. It was a cute little house, with a ramp out front and out back was a garage, with loud music blaring. I figured that this must be his garage, and walked towards it. As I got closer, the music got louder, and I realized that it was my favourite band, Aerosmith! I went up to the door, and looked in, to see the funniest sight ever, Jacob lip singing along to Aerosmith, while working inside my truck. I laughed loudly and he turned around. "Holy shit!" he yelled in shock. I laughed and said, "I didn't know you were an Aerosmith person! I just came over to see how my truck was, considering I didn't have your phone number, I walked."
He looked at me and said, "Well, have a seat, you can choose any song you'd like while I finish this baby." I laughed and walked over to his stereo. It all had great music, Aerosmith, Queen, Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Boston were my favourites though. "Oh my god, I love this song!" I squealed while putting on Dream On by Aerosmith. I knew all the words to it, and while Jacob worked on my truck, I danced around and sang. He looked at me, shook his head and went back to working.
When I finally calmed down, I decided that I was going to get to know him a little better. I started asking questions, "Hey Jacob, what's your favourite colour," he replied with "black or blue." He asked me questions too, like "Why'd you choose to move to Forks" which I looked down, and mumbled, "my mom" he looked surprised, but didn't question much more, which I was glad of.
I asked him what school he goes to, how old he was, what's his favourite band. He goes to Forks High, he's 18 and his favourite band is Genesis. I finally got a good look at him, and wow! He's gorgeous. Tall, muscular, tanned skin. Short black hair, twinkling brown eyes when he laughs. I looked so plain compared to him! After a couple hours of working and questions, he asked me if I'd like to come in and have some lunch. I agreed, and we went in.
As we walked through the door, I saw a man in a wheelchair watching a football game on a big screen television. Well, that explains the ramp out front! He walked over to the man, and said, "Dad, this is Bella. I saved her on the side of the road last night when her truck broke down." He winked and I blushed. "Pleased to meet you, Bella." I replied with "Same to you..." I trailed off, looking embarrassed. I didn't even know his name! "Billy" he said, "Call me Billy." I smiled and told him I'd see him around.
We walked into the kitchen, and Jacob told me to sit down, as he made us some sandwiches. We took about ten different sandwiches outside, and sat on the grass under a tree. I only ate one sandwich, while Jacob over here, ate nine. "You sure have a big appetite, don't ya," I joked. He laughed it off saying that he was a growing boy. I laughed, and continued with random questions.
I learned that he and his friends always had a riot, pulling pranks, and jumping off La Push cliffs, and that he loved motorcycles, but he hasn't had the chance to find one yet, but I knew that he was holding something back, just by the look on his face, and the way he stopped laughing as much. I didn't push, because obviously I have to get to know him better first. It was getting to be around 6 o'clock, and I'd been at his house since 8 wow! Time flies. "Hey Jacob, I think I better get going, I have to go home and cook for my dad." I said. He looked at me and asked, "How are you getting home" I laughed lightly and said, "I'm walking." He looked at me. "Oh no you're not," he said with a force, "I'm driving you home again." I smiled and agreed.
The drive home was quiet, only small talk being made, when we finally got to my house, I was about to go into my house, when he stopped me. "Hey Bella, I know this is a little early, but I'd really like to get to know you a little better. Do you want to got out on Friday? Maybe a dinner and movie kinda thing?" He asked me. I grinned, "I'd love to Jacob. Pick me up at 6?" He smiled huge, and agreed. He turned, got in his car, "Night, sweet dreams" he said, as he drove off.
I got home and Charlie wasn't home yet, so I blasted the music and danced around. I was so happy! I haven't had a date in like, 3 years! Ever since Mike. Oh Mike. Oh well! I have a new date. Jacob is hot and caring.
Wait. Do I like Jacob?
A/N What do you think? :D Shall I continue? :) Thanks for reading!
Claire