Benjamin Swan was just a normal seventeen year old boy when he met a girl that would turn his life upside down. A GENDERBENT! retelling of Twilight. Because I don't want it to be a copy/paste job there will be some personality changes and event reworkings... because no one likes Vampire Baseball. I jest of course, enjoy!

Prologe

Most people considered Phoenix to be painfully hot, not me. I loved this heat. It didn't stick to you the way Orlando humidity could, it just warmed you from the inside out. Two months ago I couldn't have thought of a single reason I'd want to leave, even if you paid me, but that was what I was doing. Trading my warm, beautiful Phoenix for cold, dreary Forks, Washington.

"Now are you really sure about this? Because I can call your mother and cancel this whole thing," my father, Robert, said for the hundreth time. His eyebrows furrowed as he glanced at his new wife, model number four- I mean Paula. She was nice enough, in that bland 'I want to make a good impression' sort of way.

She reached out and touched my shoulder, "You don't have to leave on our account."

I shook my head and smiled, "No, I want to go. I miss Car- Mom. Besides, it's not forever. I'll be done High School before you know it."

"I could home school you though," Robert said sadly.

"On the road, Dad? For real?" I smiled and lifted my bag, "I'll be fine, two years is nothing and I'll Skype you all the time."

Robert brightened a little and sighed, "You stay optimestic, okay? I'll miss you." He opened his arms. I looked around awkwardly. "Don't leave me hanging. Common," Robert said enthusiastically. I sighed and walked into his hug. He lifted me off the ground and groaned, "Ugh, you're getting too big for that."

"Then stop doing it."

"I'll always do it! You're my little buddy after all!" He said ruffling my hair.

"Ugh, please!" I ducked away and took three steps back, "Not ten anymore and I'm almost taller than you!"

A sad smile crossed his face, "Yeah, you are." He leaned forward and put a hand on my shoulder, "I'm gonna miss you, Benny."

I gulped, fighting back tears, "Me too, Dad."

Paula leaned in and hugged me gently, "See you later sweets."

"Take care of the big guy for me?" I whispered.

She gave me an exra squeeze and pulled away, "Of course. You just focus on school, okay?"

"Yeah, and good luck with try outs."

She pumped her fist excitedly, "I'll knock 'em outta the park!"

I laughed lightly, "See ya." And with that I headed towards the gate and my new life.