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Chapter 1 : BPOV

Hi my name is Bella Swan, I am 17 and I am attending Maui High School for my junior year. I am 5'4" and I have boring brown hair and brown eyes as well, I'm your average plain Jane girl. I love to play sports which is kind of funny considering I am a complete klutz and I absolutely love warm sunny weather and beaches. I was in my room doing some last minute packing for my year across the country. I am staying with the Cullen family in Maui for the next school year. For the past 2 months Alice, the Cullen's adopted daughter, and I have been emailing to get to know each other. She and her brother Edward are 17 just like me and another brother one year older than us, Emmettt, she tells me how wonderful Hawaii is and how excited she is to finally get to meet me and spend a whole year with me. I have always wanted to go to Hawaii so I jumped at the first chance I got. We're both so exited, in exactly 16 hours i will arrive at Kahului Airport.

"Bella! Are you almost ready we have to get you to the airport?" My mother interrupted my thoughts. Renée is my mother she is always there for me and I go to her whenever I need any advice. I looked up from my suitcase and saw my mom in the doorway of my room smiling at me.

"Done!" I said with a smile on my face. Taking a last look around my room, which I was going to miss terribly, I grabbed my backpack and 2 suitcases and headed out the door to the car.

For the hour and a half car ride to JFK Airport I felt the sadness in the air. Life sure will be different for the year. I am an only child so my mom and dad, Charlie, would sure see how different life will be. My mom was going on and on about what I had to do while I was there,

"…call or text me when you arrive at the airport and when you meet with the Cullen's, call or text me when your settled in. Don't forget I also want a call everyday and two can't hurt sometimes. Take pictures of the Hawaiian beauty, the beaches, oceans, palm trees, mountains. Oh gosh I am going to miss you!" I loved my mom so much, I answered yes dutifully to all of her requests and before I knew it we were pulling into the confusing roads of the airport.

As we waited on line to check in my luggage we all stood restlessly. Some tears were shed and much comfort was given. I discussed with my mom that we should video chat some days too so I can see them all and it will seem as if I never left.

All too soon, we had to part ways at security. This is when my mom and I suddenly lost it, bawling our eyes out in the middle of the airport. I hugged and kissed my mom good-bye. Next was my dad, he wasn't one for showing much emotion; he gave me a little "I'll miss you Bells, have a safe trip." before I went and hugged my mom again. Then we walked out separate ways, I glanced back to see my dad comforting my mom; I ran back to my mom and gave her the biggest bear hug.

"I love you mommy. I'm going to miss you so much." I whispered into her shoulder as I gasped for air between my cries.

"I love you too sweetie. I'll miss you too." she instantly replied. I hugged her tighter and let go.

"Bye" I said in such a whisper I didn't think she would hear but she did and we both waved.

I walked through security in a daze and cloudy vision; I did as they commanded not giving any thought to anything.

"Flight 602 to the Maui, Hawaii is boarding now." A lady droned over the loudspeaker, clearly bored as she must have been doing this all day today. As I waited patiently for my turn in line to board I finally realized what is really happening. I am really going to study in Maui!

After my ticket was approved I found my seat. Luckily, I got a window seat; I will be able to see Hawaii from above easily when we get close. I was trying to put my carryon bag in the overheard compartment when someone bumped into me causing me to fall towards the seat. I was expected the impact of the seats and the arm rests to slam into my stomach when a pair of arms wrapped themselves around my waist. I turned my head to see who my savior was and my eyes met a very tan guy about 5 foot 11 inches with deep brown eyes, his hair is such a dark brown it could be mistaken as black and kept neatly. "Are you alright?" he asked easily with concern shown in his eyes.

"Yeah, thank you very much. Sorry about that."

"Not a problem at all. My name's Gavin." He stuck his hand out to shake mine.

"Bella" I replied after looking a bit flustered.

"So what brings you to Hawaii? Returning or for vacation?" he asked.

"Vacation I guess you could say." He gave me a questioning look. "I'm staying with a family for my junior year of high school." I explained.

"Ahhh gotcha. You excited?"

"Very!" I replied enthusiastically and he chuckled at my answer. "What about you? Returning or vacation?"

"Returning; I stayed with my aunt and uncle for the summer in Oakdale, New York."

"Oakdale?"

"Yeah, it's on Long Island –"

"No, I know where it is. That's where I'm from."

"Really? It's a small world, huh?" he laughed lightly.

The plane started to make its descent into the airport after a long ride, but not a boring one as Gavin and I talked the whole ride. The plane landed safely and as we got up Gavin helped me with my bags like a gentleman. We arrived in the lobby not long after, we exchanged cell numbers and hugged good-bye but not before Gavin promised to see me again and show me around Hawaii after I was settled in. I looked around until my eyes landed on a family. A woman in her young 30s wore a floral print skirt to her knees with a yellow knit short sleeved sweater. To her left was a man about older 30s, he wore khaki cargo shorts with a blue and white pin stripe button down shirt. In front of him was a huge guy, he was jacked with muscles and was a good 6'3" and he wore navy blue sport shorts and a t-shirt with "Hangloose" written across it in big orange bubble letters. To his right was a girl who was about 4'11" almost pixie like she wore a light purple sundress with spaghetti straps and yellow flip flops on her feet. Last but not least on the other side of the huge guy who stood about 6 feet tall was a boy who looked my age, dressed in black cargo shorts with a royal blue polo. He had copper colored hair and it was neatly rustled in all directions. He also had piercing emerald green eyes that popped against his pale skin.

Suddenly, I was brought out of my thoughts when I saw the big guy holding a neon orange sign made of oaktag with "Welcome Bella Swan" written in neat bubbly print letters and swirls, hearts, stars and smileys surrounding it. I saw him pushing the sign at everyone who walked by. "ARE YOU Bella SWAN?" he yelled at everyone. I couldn't help but laugh out loud at all those people's reactions, they all looked at him with an expression that said "who are you and what the heck are you doing?" I walked over to them, when I was 4 feet away I saw the big guy running to me with a huge smile on his face.

"ARE YOU Bella SWAN?" he yelled.

I couldn't help but laugh once again. "Yeah I'm Bella Swan."

"GUYS I FOUND HER IT'S ALL GOOD NOW!" he said while jumping up and down like a toddler.

"Emmett stop you're going to traumatize her." the older man I'm assuming is Mr. Cullen scolded him.

"Hi, you must be Mr. and Mrs. Cullen." I said.

"Please honey," a sweet motherly voice said, "call me Esme and this is my husband Carlisle, my oldest son –"

"Emmett! The one and only awesomest person you will ever meet." He said very proud of himself. I let out a giggle and the little pixie girl spoke up.

"Bella! It'ssonicetofinallymeetyou! I'mAlicebutI'msureyoufiguredthatoutalready. We'. We'regoingtoshop,surf,havefun,gotothebeach,andeverything!" she rambled off so fast I only caught Alice, fun, and beach. I smiled at her acknowledging that I agree even though I didn't catch half the things she said.

"Hello Bella I'm Edward, the sane child in this family." An angelic voice said as he let out a little laugh while running his hand through his hair, once again I smiled warmly at him. In the background Alice was still going on about what we were going to do this year and saying how much fun we were going to have. "Alice let her breathe she just got here you're going to overwhelm her." I looked around after that and noticed Esme and Carlisle were not with us. "They went to get the car while we get your luggage." Edward said as if reading my mind.

"C'mon let's get your luggage so we can head home and we can go to the beach!" Alice exclaimed clearly excited to do something again. Emmett and Edward were talking to each during our walk to baggage claim and Edward laughed musically at whatever he was saying. I was in a daze while laughter echoed around my head.

"Helloooo? Earth to Bella?" I next saw Alice's hand waving in front of my face.

"Huh?" I asked confused

"You completely blanked out on me. Are you okay?"

"Yepp, fine. My bad." I laughed

We reached baggage claim in perfect time, my bags were out not even 5 minutes later. As I reached forward for my two bags a hand beat me to them. Instantly I looked up to find myself face to face with striking emerald eyes.

"Let me take these for you." Edward said coolly.

"That's okay I got them, they're heavy." I argued

"Exactly why I should take them for you, they're heavy." He countered. I looked into his eyes and we had a stare down for I don't know how long until I had to look away, I could tell that he wasn't going to give up but neither was I. I took my two suit cases and started to wheel them towards Alice and Emmett when suddenly my feet weren't on the ground anymore. I looked down to see Edward's arm around my waist. He looked me in the eyes and had a smirk on his face; he simply turned his body and put me next to him. He turned to me and said, "It would be rude if I let you take your own bags." He shot me a half smile and I saw Alice behind him and her eyes were dancing and she had a huge smile on her face.

She must be excited that I'm here or something. I don't see why else she would be so happy.

We walked out the automatic doors and waiting outside was a black Nissan Armada. Edward and Emmett put my bags in the trunk and we all climbed in. The car ride to their house was filled with "getting to know you" questions. I couldn't help but notice the constant glances and looks that Edward was giving me.

What is he thinking? I don't get it. Oh my gosh do I have something on my face or…

We turned onto a cobble stone road that had trees making an arch over the road. It looked like a road in a fairytale leading to a castle. When we reached the house I was in awe. It was a modern day castle, it had three stories and on the right side was a rounded circular area protruding from the side. I don't know how long I was admiring their house but I noticed Edward and Emmett getting my bags out of the car.

"Don't even bother Bella." Emmett said as he walked into the house with my suitcase. Alice came to my side and gave me a tour of the house. It was amazing and in the circular tower that I saw outside was a grand piano that was on a 4 inch raised platform, all around were windows which allowed light to shine down from above. The windows were overlooking the crystal clear blue ocean and a nature made rock barrier 200 feet off shore in the water.

"Do you play?" a voice came from behind me.

"Huh?" I turned around and say Alice.

"Do you play?" she repeated.

"Um, no. I just think it's a beautiful instrument." I replied sheepishly.

"Oh… Edward plays." She informed me. I heard footsteps come from behind us; we turned around and saw Edward smiling at us.

"So Edward…can you play something for me?" I asked and gave him my best pout. He laughed lightly at me and agreed. He sat down at the grand piano and started to play a beautiful melody by memory. Throughout the song I drifted closer and closer to him until I was looking over his should watching his fingers glide gracefully over the keys. By the end of the song he looked up at me with a hopeful look as if he was waiting for an approval from me; I gave him a big smile.

"That was amazing Edward! What was the name of it?"

"Thanks, it's actually just something I wrote."

"Wow you wrote that? You have a gift Edward." I laughed and he smiled back at me.

"Well Alice can you show Bella her room?" Esme came into the room.

"Sure mom!" she replied.

We rounded to corner and made our way up the staircase, as we reached the top floor Alice led me into a room to the right of the staircase. The room had a green and purple themed and easily doubles the size of my room back home in New York. On the left was a walk in closet, against the wall on the left next to the closet was a full size bed with purple and white striped covers. There were also blue, green and yellow decorative pillows on top. Against the back wall was a glass double door that opens up to a balcony, the balcony overlooks the ocean too. Against the right wall was a desk with a small lamp and lastly above the desk was a 32" flat screen tv. Edward moved from behin us and put my bags in the walk in closet. I turned to Alice,

"This is my room!"

"Yepp! Do you like it? I designed it myself and Edward and Emmett helped paint it too." she seemed pleased with herself and I was amazed.

"Yeah, I love it but it's too much."

"Don't be silly, you're going to be spending a year here, maybe more… but anyway you need room and a big closet for the clothes we get and what not."

"Thank you." Was all I could say, this room is amazing, I don't even have a room like this at home. I even have my own bathroom!

Alice and Edward left me until dinner. I had 3 hours to kill so I started to unpack and put all my clothes into my new closet. Next I set up my desk; my beloved iPod, laptop, and Blackberry were set up.

Jet lag was finally starting to hit me so I grabbed my iPod and Blackberry and made my way to my new balcony. I sat down leaning on the side of the railing so I could look out through the bars. I thought about how peaceful it was; the birds and sea animals going about their business and I shut my eyes hearing the calming noise of the ocean waves crashing on shore in the background of Your Guardian Angel by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus playing on my iPod but the next thing I knew something was tapping me on my shoulder. My eyes shot open and I jumped. I heard a muffled chuckle and looked up to see Edward attempting to contain his laughter.

"Sorry, dinner is ready." He said in between laughs. I glared playfully at him and walked with him downstairs and through the kitchen to the dining room. On the table are 3 big dishes; one contains rigatoni ala vodka, the middle bowl has bowtie pasta with pesto sauce and the last has spaghetti and meatballs.

Wow that is a lot of food.

Then Emmett took his share of pasta.

Never mind I now understand the 3 big bowls of pasta.

On the other side of the rigatoni ala vodka is a platter of garlic bread and on the opposite side is a platter of plain bread with butter next to it.

"Wow this all looks so delicious Esme, thank you."

"Oh you're very welcome sweetie I hope you enjoy it."

During dinner we spoke about school. Carlisle informed me that either Alice or Edward will be in all of my classes since we are all in the same grade and Alice, Edward, and Emmett will have the same lunch period as me. I have exactly one week until school starts and until then Alice has already made plans for us. Alice and Edward incited me to fo to the beach tomorrow with their friends so I can meet some people.

"Bella, have you ever gone surfing before?" Emmett asked me.

"Nope, never but it looks like fun."

"Perfect! Tomorrow we're surfing at the beach!" Alice exclaimed.

Oh gosh, I don't know how to surf; I'm going to make a complete fool of myself.

"Don't worry I'll teach you." Edward said once again somehow knowing exactly what I was thinking.

"Okay I'm in." I may be worried but I'm really excited. The rest of dinner passed as we spoke about everything that is planned for the week. We were all finishing up and Esme got up to wash the dishes. I got up as well and followed her to the sink with my plate so I could wash it myself but she shooed me out of the kitchen.

Alice started yelling as if trying to round up hundreds of people, "Alright people listen up! We're having a movie night. So Edward, Bella and Emmett my room now!"