The Chase
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. This fanfiction is for entertainment purposes only. I also do not own the novel, A Long Fatal Love Chase, but Louisa May Alcott that inspired me to write this story.
Summary: For two years, he had watched her from afar. He had waited for the perfect opportunity to make her his forever. Bella Swan had always wanted adventure. When she meets the mysterious Edward Cullen, is she getting more than she bargained for? Once Bella learns a dark secret about Edward, she flees, but he chases her because he can never let her go.
Author' Note: Okay, I know I just finished "Collision" today, but I couldn't help myself. I have had this story idea in my head for a long time now. I want to write it and I hope you all like it. Please review as we go so I know what you think, because if I don't get a lot of interest then I will realize that this idea may be a little crazy and out there for all of you. I promise you lots of action, adventure, love, and…well you will just have to wait and see. Please read and review! I would love to know your thoughts! I would really appreciate the support! I will update once a week on Sunday…maybe more frequently at the beginning, but I don't want to promise anything I can't deliver. I promise to update every Sunday night. Thanks all! Now we begin…chapter one. Please review!
Chapter 1 – Introductions
We're both looking for something
We've been afraid to find
It's easier to be broken
It's easier to hide
Looking at you, holding my breath
For once in my life I'm scared to death
I'm taking a chance, letting you inside
I'm feeling alive all over again
As deep as the sky under my skin
Like being in love, she said, for the first time
Maybe I'm wrong, I'm feeling right
Where I belong with you tonight
Like being in love to feel for the first time
The world that I see inside you
Waiting to come to life
Waking me up to dreaming
Reality in your eyes
Looking at you, holding my breath
For once in my life I'm scared to death
I'm taking a chance, letting you inside
I'm feeling alive all over again
As deep as the sky under my skin
Like being in love, she said, for the first time
Lifehouse, "First Time" - Song Lyrics
The rain pounded relentlessly on the windowpane. Bella pressed her hand against the cool glass and allowed the cold to seep into hand, up her arm, and then spread throughout her entire body. It never seems to stop raining. She stares out the window and watches the furious ocean waves crash on the shore. She had never wanted to live on the beach, in this house. This house was cursed, of that Bella was sure. Her mother had died in this house giving birth to her. Her father, Charlie, had raised her. He cherished her and loved her, but he kept her isolated here…afraid for anything to happen to her.
Now, at twenty two, Bella wanted freedom. She wanted to start her life. She wanted to explore, taste adventure, and embrace all the real storms life had to offer her. She refused to stay cooped up here forever. She had attended college and finished her Bachelor's degree in three years. She studied photography and creative writing. She could not wait to travel and write stories about her adventures. Her trust fund would be available to her in one short week. She was supposed to receive the funds on her 21st birthday, but her father told her that there was a lot of paperwork and red tape to cut through. Bella wasn't sure what the red tape was, but now she was thrilled that in just one short week she would be able to begin her future. She wasn't sure where she wanted to go first, but the possibilities were endless and hundreds of doors would be open to her.
Charlie enters the room and approaches Bella. He smiles at her, his beautiful, smart daughter with her whole future ahead of her. He had to do whatever he could to get her trust fund money back for her. He had to do whatever it took to help her make her dreams come true. It was the only reason he had agreed to meet with the notorious Edward Cullen, the only reason.
He had heard all the stories about Cullen, but he discounted them all. He was desperate to help his baby girl and he would sell his soul to the devil himself in order to help her.
The doorbell rings, shaking him from his thoughts and making him shiver. Bella turns to see him, smiles, and then races out of the room and down the stairs to allow admittance to the person who is out in this bitter stormy night.
She pulls the door open and gasps at the man standing on the other side. He is tall with unruly bronzed hair that is sticking up all over the place. His emerald green eyes are so piercing and…endless. Bella feels like she could drown in his eyes and never escape from their depths. She shivers slightly before looking him up and down. His entire body is sculptured to perfection…but she is most drawn to his face and those eyes…those incredible eyes.
"Hello." He says in a musical voice that makes her heart beat accelerate. "I don't think I have had the pleasure. My name is Edward Cullen, and you are?"
"Bella." She manages to choke out and he smiles at her while reaching forward to take her hand. She gasps at the electricity that travels through her hand as he leans forward and places a soft, innocent kiss on the palm of her hand…a very old fashioned gesture…but HOT…very hot. She feels something stir deep inside her soul and the attraction to this older man standing in front of her is immediate…and intense.
Edward takes in the sight of the beautiful creature standing in front of him. For the past two years, he has been waiting for this opportunity. He had been waiting to meet her, to touch her soft skin, and to make her his. Charles Swan had afforded him this opportunity and no matter what he was going to use this opportunity to his advantage.
He would not let this beautiful woman slip through his fingers. Bella Swan would belong to him. She would be his. He took in her chocolate brown eyes and her long silky brown hair. He had to stop himself before he ran his fingers through it and along with deep crimson of her perfect lips. He craved her…and the electricity that charged the air between them after he had touched her soft, smooth skin did nothing to calm him. He had to have her and he would do whatever it took to ensure that Isabella Swan would be his, forever.
Thoughts? Did you enjoy the first chapter. I am excited about this story and I have the entire plot mapped out…I just have to write it. I hope you like it. Please review and let me know what you think. I would really appreciate it so much! I will post the next chapter in a week or less.