Hey people! So I finally got my lazy butt to actually write the first chappie of my first story...alright so just a heads up: for now, all flashbacks will be in script form until further notice.

Unfortunately, I do not own Twilight :,-( but I do believe I own the plot.

A little background info: Bella is 17 years old and she's in the 11th grade. Her best friend, Edward, is 19 and in his first year of college. Bella has four other friends that she hangs out with: Alice and Rosalie, who're 18, and Emmet (Rosalie's boyfriend) and Jasper (Alice's boyfriend), who're both 19. The girls are juniors and the boys are seniors. Charlie is her dad, obviously, and Renee is (was?) her mother.

Ok I know that this won't be a very good story, but hopefully it'll improve as I continue writing:D...criticism is always welcome! So *takes a deep breath* here goes:

BPOV

Rat-tat-tat.

The rain was falling hard against the roof of my car while I drove home from school, my happy smile fading away. Time to go the place I call my home. I smiled again to myself, bitterly this time. Home. The word implies warmth, security, and someone who cares about you. Clearly not the right word.

I have a dad who couldn't care less about me, an abusive alcoholic. Charlie's been like that ever since Renee, my mother, disappeared. He used to be the epitome of a perfect dad. Always tucked me in at night, kissed my forehead before school, took me to the zoo among other places...that all changed in the blink of an eye when I was 11, six long years ago. Charlie Swan now spent his days at the poor excuse of a bar, the only one in the tiny town of Forks that I currently live in. He always came home drunk. Angry. If I was lucky, I'd do everything I'm supposed to do: clean the house, make sure his dinner is ready, and not make a sound. If I was lucky, he wouldn't hit me when he came home. Hell, if I was lucky, he wouldn't come home period. But, unfortunately for me, luck isn't on my side. It never is.

As I pulled up in the driveway of my house, I sighed in relief. Charlie's car wasn't here. Meaning I'd have time to pack my things and run. I was drawn to my thoughts of the events that occurred earlier today at school. The thing that kept me grinning like an idiot until now.

*Flashback*

*In the cafeteria*

Alice: So, how are things going with Edward? *wiggles eyebrows suggestively*

Bella: *sighs* Same as always.

Alice: Bella, when are you going to tell him about your feelings? Why are you both being so stubborn?

Bella: Both? Alice, you see what you want to see. Edward doesn't...feel that way about me. Why can't you accept that?

*Rosalie, Emmet, and Jasper walk over and sit at the table*

Rosalie: Hey girls, what did I miss? Anything interesting?

Bella: Nope, nothing at all. *steps on Alice's foot*

Alice: *jumps slightly and glares at me, turns to Rosalie and mouths 'Edward'*

Rosalie: *smirks, mouths 'why am I not surprised'*

Emmet: Hey, I saw that! Care to explain why Edward happens to be a common subject of gossip between you girls?

Jasper: Edward?

Bella: *blushes* It's nothing.

Jasper: Doesn't look like 'nothing'.

Rosalie: *whispers to me* Just tell them. They're our friends, too. And Emmet's my boyfriend.

Bella: *shoots her a look and whispers* Your boyfriend happens to have the biggest mouth ever.

Alice: Come on, Bella!

Jasper: Yeah, come on, Bella!

Alice: *sticks her tongue out at him*

Bella: *takes a deep, nervous breath, glances at Rose and Alice*

Rosalie and Alice: *nod*

Bella: *exhales, looks down and starts playing with her napkin*Err...so...um...I...aminlovewithEdward.

Emmet and Jasper: *look at her blankly*

Rosalie and Alice: *giggle*

Bella: *blushes again* I love Edward, okay?

Jasper: Okaaaaay...?

Bella: *stares at him* What do you mean 'okay'?

Emmet: Pfft, that's old news! You just realized you loved him?

Bella: *dumbfounded* What the hell?

Jasper: It's pretty obvious you're in love with him. It always has been. Everyone knows.

Bella: *sits back* Huh. *phone buzzes*

Rosalie: Who is that?

Bella: *has a silly smile on her face*

Jasper: I think I know who!

*Everyone laughs*

Bella: *rolls eyes* Shut up, guys. *gets up and walks outside, checks message*

Edward: Hey Bells.

Bella: Hey..wassup?

Edward: Nm, how's skool?

Bella: Ok, I guess

Edward: Why do I get the feeling there's a 'but'?

Bella: Well..

Edward: Mhm...?

Bella: It'd be a lot better if u were here...

Bella: *instantly regrets sending that, scared of Edward's reaction*

Edward: Aww, I feel so special! ;D

Bella: Keep telling yourself that, Eddie.

Edward: You're so funny.

Bella: Ikr :P hey can u call? I have to tell you something

Edward: M'kay, one sec

Edward: *calls Bella*

Bella: Hey

Edward: Hey. So, what's up?

Bella: Umm...I'm leaving...tonight.

Edward: Leaving? As in, you're leaving the asshole that hurts you?

Bella: *sigh* Yeah...

Edward: *hears the reluctance in her voice* You okay?

Bella: Mhm, I'm just wondering where I'm gonna go...

Edward: Hmm...hey, how about you drop by after school when you're finished packing and everything...wait, do you need help?

Bella: Nah, it's fine, I don't own much anyway...the little amount of money I make goes toward food...as you know, my dad prefers not to share his money so I can't really buy anything...

Edward:*gets furious just thinking about Charlie, but reigns himself in* Alright, so you'll come over?

Bella: Sure, I'd love to!

Edward:*laughs at her enthusiasm*

*Bell rings*

Edward: You have to go?

Bella:*laughs* Yeah, I'll see you after school!

Edward:*smiles* See ya. Have fun in Trig!

Bella:*groans*Shut up. Anyway, I'll be late.

Edward: Bye.

Bella: Bye. *hangs up*

*Flashback ends*

I opened the door to my bedroom, got in, and closed the door again. I looked around and felt...I don't know. Relief? Sadness? Anger? Emptiness? My emotions are jumbled up, I can't figure them out. My room looks so plain, it always has. My mom never liked it, but she always said that my comfort and happiness was all that mattered. Not anymore.

I shook my head and pulled out my two suitcases, stuffing everything I owned in there. I put my keys and phone on the bedside table and brought my suitcases down to my car.

After they were in, I went back to my room and took my things, walking around and touching everything, the blue walls, the small twin bed with the navy sheets, the bedside table, the lamp, the clothes' chest, the dresser...what was left of my childhood. What I was leaving behind. The teddy bear my mom gave me for my third birthday caught my eye. Oops, almost forgot it. I snatched it from its place buried in between my pillows and hugged it close to my chest. I sniffed its comforting smell and felt my eyes fill. I felt like my mom's perfume still lingered on the bear, even though it's been so long...

I let out the breath I didn't know I'd been holding and made my decision. I will do everything in my power to forget all the bad memories, remember the good, leave my old life behind. I walked out of the house and got into my car with my head held high, a determined expression on my face, not once looking back as I drove away.