Phoenix is my home, but I'm moving to England with Charlie. I don't really remember how it happened, just that I was angry, really angry.
"Bella we have something to tell you." My Mom wanting to talk, now that was weird.
I looked up at them expectant, I really had to go do my homework.
"Now Bella, we want you to understand that we still love you, nothing can change that." Now I was worried.
"Mom, spit it out. You're killing me here."
Renee looked to Phil for reassurance. What the hell was going on here.
"Bella we're pregnant, well, Phils not.. but .. Bella... I.. We're having a baby."
I actually didn't know what to say, I was not expecting that.
"Wow.. well um.. well done.. er.. congratulations I .. don't really know what to say... Are you happy?" I grabbed Renee's hand she knew of course I meant her but she looked away from me. Then Phil butted in, don't get me wrong I like Phil but this was between me and my Mom.
"You see Bella, the thing is. We think it'd be best if... Oh God Bella, You're going to live with Charlie."
Renee looked at the table, this wasn't her choice.
"What!?"
"Bella we can't afford to look after you and a baby, it's about time you went to see Charlie anyway."
Phil's a dick.
"Who do you think you are telling me when I need to see Charlie and its clearly not a case of money because we all know I can look after myself. You're a homewrecker and I hate you!"
I was trying to shout at someone and I started crying, what the hell is wrong with the human body!? Thats when Renee stood up and put her arm around Phil, I didn't understand. This man was ripping apart our family and Renee was on his side. She was supposed to be a freespirit.
"Actually Bella this was my idea."
Ouch. That hurt. I slumped in my chair and didn't speak to anyone. I took myself to the airport and when Charlie met me in London. I smiled for the first time in a week.
I'd never been to Charlies new house. He moved to England 5 years ago, he'd needed a fresh start away from Renee and Phil and I'd never really understood until now. We were very similar me and Charlie and this would probably be the most stress free living experience in the world. We drove for hours in pretty much silence, Charlie wasn't a big talker and I was grateful for that. I was in desperate need for the bathroom when we pulled up in front of a beautiful thatched roof cottage. The outside was white with rose bushes either side of the door, even the latticed windows were cute. I looked around to Charlie with the biggest smile on my face.
"I told you you'd like it here Bells."
I hugged Charlie tight and he cleared his throat. Oh yeah, Charlie didn't do emotion. We went inside and Charlie showed me to my bedroom. I was amazed, it had polished floorboards with pale blue walls and a big bed with a wrought iron frame. The furniture was all mismatched and battered. I let my eyes roam around the room and actually gasped.
"What, you don't like it?"
"No, Ch.. Dad I love it. Its just.. Theres a window seat!!!"
"Is that a bad thing?"
"No It's perfect. Thankyou so much!"
"Er .. hold that thought." I gave Charlie a confused look. He sighed. "Bells school starts tomorrow, private school. I couldn't get you in anywhere else I'm sorry."
He was funny sometimes.
"Ch .. Dad school is school wherever it is."
Thats when he relaxed. Finally.
Now it was my first day. I ran down the stairs at 7 to find Charlie making pancakes. My stomach growled.
"Morning Bells, pancakes ok? Couldn't remember if you like them?" Charlie went red.
"Yeah pancakes are good." I swear I heard him actually 'phew'
"You better eat those quick and get dressed Bells you've gotta be there at half 8."
"I am dressed." Charlie was actually laughing at me. "Whats funny?"
"You have a uniform Bella, it's in your wardrobe."
My face fell, I'd never worn a uniform before. Hell I was 17 on wednesday and I'd never worn a uniform. I stuffed a pancake in my mouth and ran back up the stairs to my room. That's when I saw it, hanging on the back of the door. Thanks Charlie. My uniform consisted of a forest green blazer, white blouse, navy tie, navy pleated skirt and knee high white socks. Nice.
Charlie dropped me off at the front of school at half 8, the worst thing about England is having to learn to drive again. Everyone in the car park turned and stared. I was the new girl. I took a deep breath, slung my beg on my shoulder and marched towards the front office where I was to collect my timetable. That's when I collided with something big.
"Fuck!"
"I'm really sorry I should have been looking where I was going."
He carried on walking but turned and winked at me. Nice first impression Bella. I was greeted at the front desk by a tall bony woman with thick rimmed glasses and a face like a horse.
"And you are?"
"Isabella Swan, I'm new here, my dad .. I dunno?"
"Oh the American girl." She actually turned her nose up at me, was everyone here this rude?
"I really do prefer Bella." I smiled at her sweetly. She cleared her throat uncomfortably.
"Miss Swan, you are to attend registration with your tutor in G7 at 9 o'clock. Your school day is shown on your timetable of chosen subjects and this needs to be signed by your parents and returned to me tomorrow morning."
She handed me a big brown envelope full of pieces of paper. Wait, I was supposed to have chosen my subjects? I rifled through the envelope til I found my timetable.
Biology, English Lit, French and Music... Music? Why would Charlie choose that.
It took me 15 minutes to find G7 and I was still the first person there.
"Good morning, you must be Miss Swan. I'm Mr. Clearwater. And Welcome to St. Meyer Sixth Form College."
"Hi, um where is everyone?"
"Some students feel registration is not a compulsory part of their education Miss Swan."
Thats when the big guy from earlier strolled in with a beautiful girl on his arm
"Nice of you to join us Mr McCarty, Miss Hale. Take your seats please."
Mr Clearwater sat at his desk and pulled out a paper.
"Miss Mallory, Miss Stanley roll those skirts down please, Mr Newton eyes in your head please."
The big guy from earlier was watching me staring at everyone and when I caught his eye I blushed.
"Miss Brandon, Mr Whitlock where have you been?"
"Sorry sir."
I had to look up again. Miss Brandon was smiling at me with a hand extended.
"Hi, I'm Alice, this is Jasper" she pointed to the strange looking boy she walked in with. Alice was really small with sticky out black hair, which surprisingly worked on her. Jasper was tall and lean with blonde hair similar to the pretty girl from earlier. "And this is Emmett and Rosalie, Rosalie and Jasper are cousins." That explains it then.
"I'm Bella."
Emmett was rubbing his chest as if he was in pain.
"We've already met, she dented my chest."
I blushed and Emmett laughed. A deep booming laugh.
"I'm only joking little one."
"It's 25 past 9 can anyone tell me where Mr. Masen is please?"
"Here. Sorry."
I looked up and my eyes met probably the most beautiful boy I'd ever seen. He was dishevelled but in a sexy way, he had obviously forgone the idea of a tie and his top three buttons were open revealing a few chest hairs. His eyes met mine and I swear I nearly fainted. Green eyes were my weakness and his were seriously green.
"Bella? Are you ok?"
Alice was waving her hand in my face, I probably should have noticed earlier.
"Oh yeah sorry, daydreaming?"
"What lessons do you have? I want to know what we have together. I think we're gonna be good friends."
He was standing too close to me for me to bother listening to Alice.
"Edward, this is Bella."
He turned to me and stared, but caught himself quickly and smiled.
"Hi ... Emmett do you have study first I'm dying for a fag and I feel like shit."
I was quite happy to watch him all day but Alice interrupted.
"Yay we have English Lit and French together." She was actually bouncing on the spot.
I could see I was going to find it very difficult to concentrate here.
