Chapter One: Thank Heavens for Chauffeurs!

BPOV

I stared blankly out the window of my car. Thankfully I didn't need to pay attention to the road. Thank heavens for chauffeurs. I watched the scenes pass seemingly quickly before my eyes. I was able to follow each and every single one, not missing a single detail. My enhanced senses came in handy every once and a while. I continued to look out and watch as the small town of Forks came into view.

"Charlie," I said softly.

"Yes miss?"

"How much longer until we get there?" I asked, somewhat impatiently.

"That depends on how fast you will let me drive," he remarked. He turned around. He smiled.

"I can't believe I'm saying this," I began. Charlie's eyes glimmered with anticipation. "Go as fast as you want." His grin widened.

"Thank you miss."

"Oh and Charlie?"

"Hmmm?"

"If you call me 'miss' one more time, I swear, I'm gonna come up there and kick your vampire butt!" He chuckled.

"Whatever you say…Bella." I grinned. Charlie was the one vampire I trusted and allowed myself to get close to. He was the one that found me after my change. Though he looked only about three years older than I did, I knew there was at least one hundred years difference. We'd been together for 90 years now trying to find the perfect place for us. We'd joined several covens, but we would always end up leaving them. The reasons were usually the same. Charlie and I had sworn off human blood, however, it seemed as though we were the only vampires with such a diet. Each coven we joined would initially respect our decision, but as time passed, they tired of having to change their ways. Each time it happened, I would tell Charlie and he would follow loyally. Never once had he complained. I smiled at the thought of him. "What's the grin for?" he teased.

"Just thinking," I replied automatically.

"You seem to be 'just thinking' quite a lot."

"Is that a problem?"

"Oh no. I was just observing."

"Astute observation my dear Charlie," I replied cheekily. Charlie laughed.

"Why thank you." We both laughed quietly together. "Well, Bella, we're here!" he announced, happiness coating his voice. I glanced out the window. I gasped. The house was more beautiful than I could have imagined. To many people, it would seem foolish for me to purchase such a large home for only two people, but with the amount of money I had (not trying to boast or anything) it didn't seem to matter. Charlie pulled the car around to the front of the house. I got out and went to the back of the car. It seemed as the Charlie was there before I could even blink. "Let me get your bags," he said.

"Why thank you kind sir," I said.

"You're welcome milady." He grabbed the small suitcases that I had brought with me and walked up to the door. "Do you have the key?" I searched my pockets until I found the Victorian style key. I offered it to him. He opened the door slowly. I held my breath in anticipation. The inside was even more beautiful than the outside. I'd paid for the house to be fully furnished when I arrived with new furniture and was slightly nervous to see what was picked out. I was no longer scared. I loved it all. I could tell that this was a good omen. Moving to Forks was the right choice.

"Oh. My…" I began. I heard Charlie rustling behind me. I turned. "Do you like it?" I asked.

"I love it," he replied simply. I couldn't hold in my smile. I rushed through the entryway, which was large and circular and led to the winding staircase. I ran up the stairs to explore the second floor and pick out my bedroom. The first door I reached was half way open. I approached it cautiously. When I opened it, I knew it's found my room. There was just something about that drew me to it.

"Charlie!" I yelled downstairs. "Can you bring my stuff up stairs?" I heard him stumbling up to the second floor. "Thanks. You're a doll!" I kissed his cheek quickly, something I'd always done and not given any thought to. But for the first time, I noticed something. Charlie's normally honey colored eyes turned black and he looked down at the floor. He had a small grin on his face. It never occurred to me that Charlie enjoyed those simple kisses. He'd never shown any interest before. I knew from then on I'd have to be careful. "Umm," I stuttered, "will you excuse me? I need to unpack." Charlie looked up at me, his eyes back to normal and simply nodded. He ran downstairs and brought up the rest of my bags and left me to my business. I took out all the clothes I had brought with me. I'd left most of them back in Massachusetts because I didn't want to take up too much space in the car and knew I'd be able to buy some new ones once I got to Washington. I hung them up in my walk in closet. I took out some of my prized possessions and began to place them in appropriate places. I had pictures that I hung on the walls and CD collection that I placed in a corner and my many journals on one of the many shelves that cover the wall opposite my bed. I sighed and flopped onto my bed. I looked around my room. Something about it was familiar, but I couldn't figure out what it was. I look out on of the windows and saw that it was dark. I decided to go explore. "Charlie!" I yelled again!

"Bella!" he yelled back.

"I'm going to explore the town! I'll be back sometime soon. I'm taking the car!" I grabbed my jacket and rushed downstairs. "Keys?" I said. Charlie handed them to me. "Oh and by the way, when all the rest of the cars get here, will you park them somewhere inconspicuous please?" I had a slightly fetish for cars and refused to leave any of the ones I bought behind. Some were much nicer than others and normally attracted a lot of attention, something I hated. I grabbed my purse, equipped with my new driver's license. Of course it had to be forged. I looked at it. It looked completely genuine. According to it, I was 17 years old. I laughed to myself. I ran out the door and into my car. I sped out of the driveway and out into the night, not quite sure what I would find. I had to drive a little longer than I expected, considering my new home was outside the city. I saw a sign as I neared the city limits that read "Welcome to Forks." I revved the engine as I prepared myself for what would happen.

A/N: So..how was it? I'm really liking it so far and can't wait to continue it. I'm actually writing more right now...haha...so please review! They mean lots to mean! And if you have any suggestions...i love those as well!

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ebony :)