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Summary: Bella moves in with her father, Charlie, to Forks after her mother and Phil died in a car accident. She was forced to leave all her friends and the place she loved most, Phoenix. Now she's stuck in plain old Forks, where she thought there would be no excitement at all. But what happens when she sees a familiar face?

A/N: It's all human! I hope you like it.

Arriving:

BPOV:

Here I am, in rainy old Forks, Washington. How could this have happened so quickly? It all started with that one little trip that my mom just HAD to make.

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"Honey, I just HAVE to get a new dress for that formal party we're attending!" Renee giggled. "Please?" She gave me those darn puppy dog eyes.

"Gosh, fine, go ahead. But be back in an hour!" I warned strictly. Sometimes I wonder if I was every a child, I was always giving my mother rules instead of the other way around. She was just so childish and innocent; it was hard to let her do anything by herself.

"Thanks Bellsie. Come on Phil! We've got to be back soon!" She dragged Phil away and shouted a quick goodbye. I watched on the doorstep as she drove off in her car, fading away in the horizon.

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Why didn't I tell her a simple no? Then none of this would've happened! I would never have had to sit there for hours in the hospital, just for the doctors to come out and tell me that my mother was long gone. I would've had to move in with Charlie, here in this boring new town. Don't get me wrong, I love Charlie, but it's just that I hate the rain. This weather is killing me! I loved the hot, sprawling city of Phoenix. I loved being outside, feeling the sun's warmth all over me. I miss all my friends and I know I'll never achieve that level of security and happiness here. But it'll all be over soon enough, 2 more years, and I'll be off to college. What a sobering thought.

Charlie came up the creaky old stairs to ask me where I wanted to eat tonight.

"Do we have any food at home?" Does he always eat out?

"Well... I can't really cook. I usually live off the diner." Charlie smiled sheepishly.

"Then I guess I have to go grocery shopping tomorrow!" I said happily. It'll give me something to do tomorrow.

After a half an hour, we finished our burgers at the bustling diner Charlie had chosen. Apparently, it was his favorite. The waitress knew him by name, but then again, who didn't? First of all, it's such a small town. Everyone must know everyone here! And second, Charlie is the Chief of Police here at Forks. Which brings me to my next dilemma, getting a ride to school.

I definitely don't want to be dropped off on my first day in Forks High School in a police cruiser. Gosh, I can feel my face burning up right now just from the thought of it! Charlie interrupted my thoughts by gesturing for us to leave now. It did look pretty late, I guess I zoned out for longer than I thought.

We walked outside and I saw a bunch of kids hanging out. They looked about my age, I wonder if they go to Forks High. Whatever. We reached home around 8:30, and I decided to go upstairs and check my email.

Sure enough, I had 21 emails from my friends. What a surprise.

"Bells? Would you come downstairs for a second?" Charlie called up to me.

"Sure." I minimized the email screen and bolted down the stairs. Unfortunately for me, I am a natural klutz and I tripped. I started tumbling, and fell straight into a boy's arms. He had the most beautiful skin color I've ever seen, something close to russet. I looked up at his dark eyes and saw a twinkle in them.

"Hi." He said with a goofy smile.

"Hey." I laughed at his face and pulled away from his arms. "So, what's up Dad?" I never called my dad Charlie to his face, I wasn't really allowed.

"Come outside." Charlie and a Native American man in a wheelchair exchanged knowing looks. Was I the only one here who didn't know what was going on?

I walked outside, and found that it wasn't raining! Finally. I looked over to the driveway, and finally got what they were smiling about.

"Oh my god Dad! You got me a car?? It's beautiful!" There, sitting on my driveway, was a beautiful old red truck. It was worn down, yes, but it had that charm that I love.

"I'm so glad you like it. I just bought it from Billy here. Do you remember him? Billy Black, my best friend!" Charlie grinned.

"Oh yeah! I do remember you! Where are Rachel and Rebecca?" I used to play with them when Charlie and Billy were fishing.

"They're both off on their own. College, marriage, you know!" Billy smiled at me warmly. I think I might actually like it here. "This is Jacob, remember him?"

"Jake! Oh my gosh! You've changed so much!" I gushed. I can't believe it. This beautiful kid standing in front of me was the kid I used to tease about tripping over his own feet. Guess that wasn't the best idea, look at me now!!

"Well you don't look too bad yourself, Bells." Jacob chuckled and drew me into a warm hug. Wow, I missed him. We decided to take the truck for a spin.

"So, you coming to Forks High School?" I asked. I was really hoping he was, I'd love to have one friend there.

"Nope, I go to school down on the reservation."

"Ahh." I said sadly. Darn it, he's not going to be there. I wonder if my friends from before still remember me...

Before long, it was dark and Jacob and Billy had to leave. We said our goodbyes and good nights and I ran up to my room.

Tomorrow is my first day of school.

A/N: Just getting started, it'll get better soon. Anyone pick up on Bella saying "her old friends"? You'll understand on the next chapter! Review please (: