BPoV
There was no way that I would be able to sleep tonight. It was my first night in a new town. A town, that before two days ago, I didn't want to be in. I had just moved to the rainy little town of Forks, Washington, to live with my dad, Charlie.
Like I was saying, as of two days ago, I detested the idea of this place. The constant cold, and rain, and green, all of this green. It was entirely too green here. But, a couple of days ago, something had happened, something that had changed my view on this place. While I was packing up the few things that I would take with me, to Forks, my mother had come into my room, and presented me with a package. I didn't know what it was, or who had sent it, and I was curious. Inside, there were a few books. I didn't look at them at that point, for I had decided that it would be the perfect thing to do on the plane ride.
Looking back now, I realize that that was a mistake. I had brought the box on as my carry on, so as we took off; it was sitting on my lap. I must have gasped much too loudly as I read the book summaries, because many people around me started to stare.
I rolled onto my side, so that I was facing my bedside table. There, neatly stacked, was where I had kept the strange books. Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn. Such odd titles. What worried me was not the titles, but the plots. These books were about such fantastical love, the kind you only hear about in movies, or books. The kind that makes you think, I want that, but at the same time you're thinking, too bad those kinds of things don't exist.
Stranger still, was that they were about me. ME! I had never dreamt that I would ever fall in love, only now did I realize that I was too late. I had never met him, not even seen his face, heck up until five hours ago, when I had taken a short trip to the Forks Hospital, I thought I was insane. But he was there, Dr. Carlisle Cullen, in the flesh.
At that point, I knew, it was much too late to worry about who I fell in love with. I love Edward Cullen, and I haven't even met him yet.
EPoV
"Eddie-Boy! You have a package!" Emmett hollered up the stairs.
"I told you not to call me that!"
"Yeah, but I never listen."
"Of course you don't. Who's the package from?"
"I don't know. And there's no return address. The only label this thing had is a small S.M. in the corner. Maybe there's a letter explaining it inside."
I took it from him, and examined it. It didn't look like a prank or anything.
"Thanks." I took it to my room, and opened it up. There wasn't a letter. Only four books. After reading the summaries, I dove right in.
In only an hour or two, I was completely done with them. What was this? Some kind of sick joke? As if any human could love me after they learned of what I am. These characters are completely illogical. What human could ever love me? I'll admit, these books had my personality down to a science, but it still seemed impossible.
And who would know all of this, anyway? How did this S.M. know so much? Who was this person? I should wait until tomorrow before I jump to conclusions. I had heard that the chief's daughter was coming to town, but I didn't know anything about her. That could be a complete coincidence.
But, somehow, I couldn't stop the feeling that even if she isn't real, I was falling for Isabella Swan.
BPoV
I woke up refreshed, and ready to start the day. When I caught sight of the stack of books, I bolted up in my bed. Today was the day. The day I would meet my soul mate. I scurried around my room, getting ready. I had decided to wear blue, because the book mentioned that he loved that color on me. I also used my strawberry shampoo, which he also seemed to like.
In the end, I had put on my blue blouse, and my only skirt. The same outfit I had worn when I visited their house in Twilight. Thankfully, it wasn't raining. When I was done, I slipped the books into my bag. Just in case he wanted proof.
Charlie had already left for work, so I was alone. I grabbed a granola bar, and some milk. I wanted to get to the school as fast as I could, and I most likely wouldn't be able to eat much more than that, as I was so nervous.
The school was just as the book described it. Many box shaped buildings clumped together, and the only proof that it was in fact a school, being the sign. I circled the parking lot until I found the new, shiny silver Volvo. I slid into the spot next to it.
I then headed for the main office. Ms. Cope was sitting behind her long desk, wearing the same thing described in the book.
"I'm Isabella Swan." I told her, and she looked up.
"Oh, hello, dear. We are so glad that you could come. Are you enjoying Forks?"
"Yes, I am." I said with a large grin on my face. "I have a feeling that I am really going to like it here."
"Well, that's good."
She spent the next ten minutes going over my schedule, and highlighting the best routs for each class on my map.
"Here you go dear, now, you better get going, the bell is about to ring."
The day passed pretty quickly until lunch. I had Biology directly after lunch, but I was wondering if I should approach him before that. When the bell rang, I headed to the cafeteria. Again, I honored the book, and just bought lemonade.
I sat quietly at the table next to the one the book said they sit at. I had completely ignored my other 'friends', well except for Angela, who had given me her phone number, and told me to call her if I wanted someone to talk to after school.
The door opened, and the five Cullen 'kids' entered. I saw one, obviously Edward, was looking around the room. His eyes kept stopping at the table where Jessica, Mike, and Angela were sitting. Could it be? Was he looking for me? It looked like he had received the books as well. When he got close to his table, and stiffened. Maybe this wasn't the best idea. My scent must be too much. It looked like he had begun to hold his breath before proceeding.
I could tell that he knew that I was sitting here, but didn't acknowledge me. Probably didn't want to tip off his siblings. I spent the entire lunch period staring at their table, much like I had in the book.
When the bell finally rang, I walked as fast as I possibly could without falling on my face. It was a lot harder than I imagined it would be. I kept thinking about what I would say to him when I saw him. At least it seemed like he had the books too. Then it might be easier to explain things. Hopefully.
As I stepped into the room I could immediately feel his eyes on me. I walked up to Mr. Banner, and introduced myself.
"Ah, of course, Miss Swan. I have prepared a place for you right over there, next to Mr. Cullen." he said as he pointed to the empty stool.
I headed over nervously. What was I supposed to say? I had to bring up the books somehow.
"Um, hello Edward."
He went rigid in his seat. "How did you know my name?"
Oh, no. How was I supposed to answer that? I silently turned my head to my bag, and began to remove my notebook while I thought. I guess I could just let him see the book, and watch to see if he recognizes it. I removed my notebook, and placed Twilight on top of it.
I turned back to him, ready to make up a lie if he didn't. His eyes were glued to the cover.
"You have them too." I stated boldly.
He nodded. "Yes."
In the background, we could faintly hear Mr. Banner drone on about cellular anatomy, just as the book predicted.
"What are you doing here?"
"What do you mean?"
"You know what I am, what I do," he whispered almost silently. I had to strain to hear. "So, what are you doing here?"
I turned to the book for that answer. It didn't take long to find what I wanted, for I had the page memorized.
"Page 314. –" I told him.
"'You said you loved me.'
'You knew that already.'
'It was nice to hear, just the same.'
I hid my face in his shoulder.
'I love you.'" I murmured, almost in tears.
"But, I- I'm a monster."
"No you're not. And even if you were, do you think I would care?"
"Well, based on your actions in those books, I'd say no."
"You're right. I don't care. I know that this is going so quickly, and I don't want to make you uncomfortable, but I-I love you." I proclaimed.
He looked at me with love filled eyes, and I had a feeling that he felt the same way.
"I-I never thought that this would happen for me; that I would ever be this happy. Bella, I want to thank you, for being strong enough to tell me that you knew, to tell me that you love me. I was thinking about telling you, but I knew how odd that would sound. I was sure that if I told you, and you hadn't read the books, that you'd think I'm crazy. I didn't want to take that chance."
"I could never think that you're crazy."
At that point, the bell rang. "I'll meet you in the parking lot after eighth period. Good luck in Gym." He whispered. Then he gently leaned down, and kissed my cheek, though I could see that it hurt him to be so close. I was amazed that he tried so hard for me.
