Chapter One
Beep, beep, beep, beep
I pressed the snooze button and groaned. I'm not ready to get up yet. Don't get me wrong, I am a morning person it's just I was up till two this morning packing and stuffing all of my processions in the back of my truck yesterday so I'd be up and ready for the gruesome six hour drive from here to Seattle. I just got a job over there as an assistant, it's going to be my job while I write my book, or at least, hope that I can get it published. It's always been my passion to write, but for now I need to earn a living. So my dreams are going to have to wait.
Get up! And go for a shower! I ordered myself. But I must say, it's a hell of a lot easier said than done, well, thought and done. I got up and stretched the cramps out of my back and neck, sleeping on the floor with nothing but a sleeping bag isn't comfortable, I realized.
I finally got to the shower; I swear I should get an award because the shower is an entire room away, that's a long distance. I almost laughed at my stupidity, almost.
After my shower I put on a plain pair of jeans, a blue flannelette shirt, and my converse's, while putting my hair up in a high messy pony tail. I checked my phone to see what the time is; I could feel the little color I had left in my face drain until I was pale. Oh my god it's ten! I am so late!
I ran into -my soon to be old- room, grabbed the bag of clothes and sleeping bag and made a dash to the car. I am so freaking late! How could one shower take two hours! I wasn't lying around for that long was I? I dumped my bags in the back of my truck, jumped in and away I went. I wasn't going to speed to make up for lost time, mostly because my fathers the chief of police and the other reason is because I highly doubt my truck would even get past fifty on the highway let alone killing it before I even got out of forks.
I hope my roommate is nice and not some psycho rapist. I mean, she sounds nice over the phone, well; it wasn't her it was her sister Alice who got back to me. I think her names Edwin or something I forgot, I didn't really care so long as I got the place. I've been looking online for a place online, I needed one with a roommate because I can't pay the rent and all of the other bills by myself, and the apartment I got was a pretty good deal...I think.
It's cheap, really cheap; I just hope it's not going to be a bomb shell or anything.
Every two hours I would stop to fill my truck/ toilet break/ drink/ food/ stretch breaks. Three stops later and I was now -finally- in Seattle. Now, for the final problem of the day, other than getting my stuff up there that is, is finding my way to my apartment. I printed out a map, hoping that it would make at least a bit of help. I had to stop on the side of the street to check where the hell I was suppose to go, once I realized where it was though, I mentally slapped myself.
I'm such an idiot! The map is evil! I'm -right now- in front of my apartment building. I couldn't take all the stupidity; I just let my head slam into the steering wheel.
"OW!" Note to self, do not do that again.
Rubbing my head, I exited out of the vehicle only to find the most expensive looking apartment building standing in front of me. What the hell! This couldn't be it! I'm only paying five hundred a month, I can't afford this!
I turned back to my truck and grabbed out my mobile, ringing up Alice, this has got to be the wrong address; I could not in my wildest dreams afford this. Not even if I wrote my book and it became a number one around the world. That was how expensive this place looked. The phone rang twice before she picked up.
"Hello." She greeted.
"Hey, it's Bella; um I think you gave me the wrong address."
"I don't think so Bella, why would you think that?" Gee I don't know, maybe because you have to be a billion air to live here!
"Um, it just looks really expensive; it's down 4th avenue." I said, hoping that she wouldn't get offended by me saying that it looks too expensive.
"Yep, that's it. I'm there so I'll just come down and meet you, what kind of car do you have?"
"A red Chevy. Alice, if this is the building then I don't think I will be able to afford this."
"Oh nonsense, I told you it's just five hundred a month. Oh my god I can see you! I'll be right down!" She squealed excitedly, and hung up. What the hell is wrong with her?! It can't just be five hundred for this place! A movie star would have to think twice before getting this let alone a just graduated secretary! Maybe they just want to trick me then when I get up to the apartment they will kill me and sell my liver on the black market- Stop it Bella! You're over reacting, just take deep breaths and pinch yourself, you'll wake up soon.
I pinched myself and nothing happened, I'm not asleep. I'M NOT ASLEEP!!!
Before I got too carried away I heard a shriek. I looked up to see a tiny little black haired pixie running up to tackle me into a hug. I'm shocked, who would go and hug a complete and total stranger? Well obviously Alice did. I just smiled politely and patted her back.
"Oh my god Bella you're so beautiful! Oh we are going to be the best of friends, how did your drive go? Oh we totally got to go shopping tomorrow to get you more settled in! This is going to be so fun; I can't wait till you meet Edward!" Wait Edward!
"Wait, wait, wait, you just said Edward right? I thought my roommates a girl?" I panicked.
"No, I said Edward, he's my older brother. You don't have to worry, me and my boyfriend, Jasper, live in the next room down." She noticed my panicked look and tried to comfort me. "Alice, I'm having second thoughts about this, I mean, I'm sure Edwards a nice guy and everything and the apartment is...Stunning, but how is it that I only pay like one hundredth of the rent?" I asked, trying my best not to sound rude.
"Oh well that's simple. Edward has become all work and everything right now and really unsocial, so I nagged him into getting a roommate, and here you are! You were the best candidate out of them all. And Edward seriously has no problem with paying the bills, so we made it cheap. Plus when you meet Edward you'll fall in love with him, he's one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet," She answered, by the way she spoke of this Edward she must really look up to him. "C'mon, let's go up so you can see your new place!" She gave me no time to answer; she grabbed my hand with incredible force and pulled me to the elevator.
"So, where are you working at?" Alice asked, obviously not the silence type.
"I just got a job as a secretary at Twilight Co. You?" I asked politely.
"Oh really? I work down the road from there, I'm a fashion designer." She said bubbly, but the way she said it, I don't know, it's like she's not telling me something. But I just let it go.
"Oh that's nice." I answered. The elevator dinged and opened. Oh god even the hallways looked expensive! How am I going to possibly survive when I look inside? All my thoughts were interrupted when Alice let herself in. When that door opened I thought that I'd pass out, or at least have someone pop up and yell 'HA! You actually thought you got this apartment!' I stood there for a few moments, waiting for that guy, but he didn't come.
"What are you waiting for Bella? It's your place, you don't need to hesitate, come in!" I still stayed unmoving.
Suddenly I got pushed through the door, "Alice!" I yelled, she scared the crap out of me. She just laughed; I could feel my blood rushing to my head. Great. I decided to look around before Alice starts pushing me through every room. There is only one word you could say about this place, wow. Yep, wow.
The outside didn't do this place justice. The living room had its own fire place for crying out loud! A 120 inch plasma screen, and oh my god it even has a PS3! I had never seen one before, yes call me poor, but seriously! This place has everything. Though my stomach started doing turn over's, how could I except this? It's too much.
Alice noticed my saddened face immediately, "What's wrong? Oh you don't like it do you? I could get Edward to fix it y-" I cut her off.
"NO, no, no, no, no, it's differently not that. It's just, how could I accept this? I don't even let my parents buy me presents for my birthday let alone this! It's too much." I said, but Alice just gave me a disbelieved look.
"You're not joking are you? You seriously don't let your parents buy you presents?!" Oh my god!
"Alice I'm being serious here! I could never afford thi-" This time I got myself cut off when the bathroom door opened. My face feels like it's on fire, and for good reason. A man, no, a god just came crashing through my world in no more than a towel, dripping wet! If I ever thought I was self conscious before, well now I wanted to run to the toilet and vomit. Just being in his presence made me feel honored.
His bronzed hair dripping down from his face to his very, very toned abs, his tan made him look like a surfer, if you were ever game enough to surf bare chested in Washington. His face, oh his face looks like it's been carved from angels. He looked in our direction, making me blush harder than I ever felt possible. Oh my god his eyes! OH Emerald is officially my favorite stone. His cheeks started to redden, blushing. Oh he's shy too! Why would he blush for? If I was him I would be flaunting. He must just be embarrassed, that's all.
"H-hi" He hesitated, god his voice!
"H-h-hell-o" I just managed to squeeze out.
Suddenly I got pulled out of my little encounter when Alice squealed, I looked at her thinking to myself thank god, I was staring for way too long, "Bella this is your new roommate Edward!" WHAT!? "Edward, this is Bella!" Oh my freaking gosh! This man, this god! I'm going to be living with him!
"Pleasure to meet you Bella." Oh he said my name, please say it again.
"Pleasures all mine, Edward." He just seemed to blush more, maybe he just realized he's wearing nothing but a towel, please don't tell me he did, that would mean he has to put clothes on!
"O-K, Edward we are just going to bring all of Bella's stuff up here, we'll be back." Alice interrupted yet again one of my daydreams.
"Ok I'll help." He said, starting to follow us.
"No, it's ok, you don't have to." I said, I couldn't possibly make this fallen angel lift a finger, that would be a crime to nature!
"No, no, I want to." He answered helpfully.
"Edward, you can help AFTER you get changed!" Alice said. Edwards face lit on fire at the same time as mine did. Oh my god he's still in a towel! I wonder if it's possible to take a photo of him without him looking. No, I think he would notice. And with Alice's little comment, Edward ran off to his bedroom to get changed. Good, now I can breathe.
"Oh my god Bella he wa- you wer- you were both checking each other out!" Alice squealed.
What?! He was...That's not possible, no that would never happen. That's like saying that the swan was checking out the fly! A very, very ugly fly at that. How could she even say that? What is she thinking? Is she on drugs or something? Maybe she's drunk. No she's just joking around with me...yep just joking.
"What are you talking about? He was so not checking me out. That's kinda insulting him by saying that." I said walking to the door, Alice beside me, giving me a confused look.
"Ok, what are you talking about? You are beautiful! If anything me saying you checking out my brother is an insult!" She said, who is she talking about, because she is obviously not talking about me.
"Please, your brother is a god. This is just another reason why I can't accept your offer, his offer." I corrected myself, after I said that Alice's expression almost looks panicked.
"Bella, you have to move in," She pulled me to face her, "Please?" Alice is too good, she gave me a puppy dog look, no better than that, the look that a little child has when she tries to guilt them into buying them candy. What am I going to do?
"What are you two lady's talking about?" A velvet voice said from behind, I looked over my shoulder to see a god behind me. I looked over at Alice, she looking back at me with a grin, oh no.
"Edward, please help me convince Bella to move in?" She pleaded; oh she is such a trader. I looked back at Edward, only to be shocked. His face, his expression, showed hurt. Why? Why would he have that expression on his face?!
"What do you mean? I thought Bella was already moving in?" He said, his expression made me want to give him a hug. Stuff the puppy dog look; this is the look when you see that puppy getting ran over by a sand truck!
"I thought so too, but she says that she can't because it's too expensive." Alice said, she is so evil. Edward's glaze now turned to me. Oh no.
"Bella, if you can't afford it you don't have to pay, you could stay for free." Edward begged? Why? Why is he doing this to me!?
"NO! No that's not it, I can afford it, it's just that this apartment building, it's so, so, I don't know, it's just too much." I tried to explain as best I can, Edward isn't making it any easier either; all he did is stand there with an amused look on his face. "What?" I asked.
"Bella, you really aren't like any girl I've met before. It's not like I'm giving you the apartment, you're paying for your part as am I. You have nothing to worry about." He said, then swooped in and hugged me. My heart fluttered, pounding hard against my chest. What is with this family and hugging strangers? Though unlike with Alice, I hugged back. I wasn't planning on it, my arms wrapped around his torso automatically. When I did this I could have sweared that his grip tightened. I could feel his warm breath on my ear. Right now I felt more safe then I had ever felt, as corny as that is, but it's the best I could come up with.
"Please stay Bella." He whispered in my ear. Oh god there is only one thing I could do at this moment.
"Fine, I will move in."
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Ok so this is the first Twilight Fanfic I've written and actually put online. No, I do not own Twilight, and please tell me If I made any spelling mistakes, I really suck at spelling and would like to know if I made any mistakes, and please tell me if it sucks or not. And just so you know about the hole 'Twilight co' thing, I could think of anything, so don't blame me, lol. I'll have a new chapter up soon.
Bye-bye.