A Heart Torn in Two
Summary
All human – Bella Swan is a senior in High School; she isn't the most popular but has an active social life and the perfect boyfriend. So what happens when the new family moves to town and will things be as easy as it seems. A more serious love triangle between Bella, Jacob and Edward; where the decision on who to love doesn't come quite as easily. Angst/Drama/Hurt
Author's Note –
This is my first attempt at a story. I am hoping to add a chapter every week if not sooner. I will warn you all now that it will be a bumpy road and tissues will be needed at some point in the story. Please review and let me know what you think so that hopefully I can improve with each chapter Thank you for taking the time to read my story. The characters belong to Stephenie Meyer.
Chapter 1 –
It was a warm but damp morning in the small town of Forks, Washington. The sun was giving its best effort to dry out the wet grounds but not succeeding. The locals were making their way into work and students were on their way to their first day back to school.
BPOV –
"Stay safe," I yelled to Charlie as I made my way out the front door of our small yet comfortable home. I had hurriedly grabbed my books as I ran out to my boyfriend who was waiting in the driveway.
"Hi Jacob, thanks for picking me up"
"No problem Babe, gives me an excuse to see you before classes"
We both were seniors at Forks High School but we didn't have many classes together since I was in mostly the advanced placement classes. Jacob was perfect though; he was tall, strong and had the biggest heart. He would help out a perfect stranger without thinking twice. We fell in love so easily, our fathers would force us to hang out together while they went fishing and soon we were best friends. We talked of marriage and kids one day but not until after college. I couldn't wait to finish school so we could start our lives together; I have everything planned out perfectly.
"What classes do we have together this semester Jake?"
"Umm, just gym and study period" Jake said as we pulled into the parking lot to Forks High. Students were all ready milling about gossiping about what they did over the summer. He parked his Volkswagen Rabbit and we both grabbed our books and jumped out of the car. He came around to the passenger side and wrapped his warm hand around mine as we walked into the school to our first classes.
Jacob kissed me goodbye as he dropped me off to my first class of the day, Biology. It wasn't my best subject but not my worst either. Just another class that I had to excel in to ensure a scholarship for next year. I took my seat at the front of the room and began to setup my workspace.
"Bellllaaaaa"
I quickly looked up to see Jessica Stanley making her way towards me. She was pretty girl with long blonde hair and boobs she liked to emphasize. She and I were so different that way; I often covered up my body wearing extra layers. I tried not to be self-conscious but I just didn't have the guts not to be. I never thought myself to be an ugly girl just average. With my long brown hair and sullen brown eyes I usually didn't get a second glance. I didn't have the curves Jessica did to show off, nor am I super skinny either, like I said just average. I am just glad Jake is able to look past that – although he has never seen me completely naked. I always manage to cover up when we fool around or make sure it is completely dark in the room.
"Hey Jessica, how was your summer?"
"I had the best summer, Lauren and I were at the beach almost every day. I had to buy a bikini for every day of the week! I have so much to tell you, wait until you see the new guy who just moved here."
"Alright class, take your seats and let's get started. Jessica since you are already standing how about handing out the class syllabus" Mr. Banner had cut Jessica off mid-banter. Not that I am complaining, I really didn't care about what she and Lauren did all summer or should I say who.
Mr. Banner was just about to start his lecture when the door opened and the new boy walked in. Almost every girl in the class was already drooling – it wasn't that he wasn't much to look at but boys like that usually only had one thing on his mind. I returned my eyes and my thoughts to my books trying to get a head start when I got a whiff of after-shave and mint. The new boy was standing above me waiting patiently for me to scoot my chair in so that he could take the only empty seat next to me. As I looked up and we briefly made eye contact I really got to take a closer look at him. He had the most beautiful emerald colored eyes and an odd shade of bronze hair that looked hard to control. It wasn't just those features that were striking but his strong jaw line and slightly muscular body definitely made for good eye candy. Although his muscles were nothing compared to my Jake's.
Mr. Banner continued to ramble on about what was expected of us during the semester and that he would allow us to choose our own lab partners. Lab work would make up forty percent of our grade so I definitely wanted to get a head start. Just as I was taking a glance around the room to see whom I should match up with I see a white hand shoot out in front of me.
"Hello, I'm Edward Cullen. I don't know anyone here and was wondering if you wanted to be partners this year?"
I quickly shook his hand, feeling odd since that is not something this generation typically does anymore. I looked him over figuring that it didn't really matter who I partnered with – I would end up doing all the work anyways. "Umm, sure thing."
"Great, here is my phone number and email address that way we can figure out a schedule that works for the both of us"
Just as I handed Edward my information the bell rang indicating that the class was over. I gathered up my belongings and made my way out the class to a waiting Jacob. As I approached him he was looking right past me with a disturbed look. He wasn't angry but he wasn't exactly pleased either. I glanced over my shoulder and he appeared to be giving the bad look to Edward. Strange since I had doubted they even met yet. I put my small hand into Jacob's and gently nudged him. He greeted me with one of his famous smiles and we made our way to our next class.