A/N: Hey! So, this is my first foray into Twilight fic. I am not a huge fan of Twilight, but since I don't live under a rock (no matter how much my professors try to make that a reality), I have heard of it and have read some AH/AU stories. I like how in AH/AU the authors can pretty much do as they please with plot and such while keeping some of the main relationships. In this fic Bella and Edward's relationship might be a bit different than the books, no offence meant at all. I hope you all enjoy this story, please feel free to review and PM, reviews defiantly make me update faster. : ) It will probably stay in Bella's POV. Oh, and about the rating – I'm making it T to be on the very safe side, there might be some language, sexual innuendos, but no graphic descriptions or anything like that unless I change the rating. I do not own anything Twilight, but I do own all the seasons of West Wing. Lastly, I would like to dedicate this story to my wonderful boyfriend because without him, I wouldn't know how to write about love, he's taught me all about how to love and be loved.

BPOV

Bella walked unto her classroom and wondered for at least the third time that day if she was insane. Monday was the first day of classes at Westview High School and the first day that she, Bella Swan, would teach solo for the first time ever. Though she had student taught in college and her Master's program, there was already a supervising teacher around to help with teaching methods and controlling the students. Bella knew she loved teaching history; however, the thought of being the sole person in charge made her feel like throwing up.

"Bella! Ready for the staff meeting? Come on, let's not be late!" exclaimed Bella's best friend Alice Whitlock as she bounded unto Bella's classroom. Bella chuckled at the hyper-activeness of her best friend since kindergarten. The short, dark haired pixie had already been teaching at Westview for a couple years as an English teacher and had put in a good word for Bella during her interview. They had been best friends since third grade and Bella was very happy they were able to work at the same place.

"Alice, calm down. The meeting doesn't start for twenty minutes and it is a two minute walk to the library," said Jasper Whitlock, Alice's husband, as he entered the room. Jasper was the AP history teacher at Westview and Bella thought he was a nice balance for Alice, even in looks as he was a tall blonde.

"But Haper, Bella has to meet everyone and we need a good seat next to Rose," Alice said, turning and pouting at her husband,

Bella groaned, forgetting that in addition to this morning's staff meeting beginning teacher preparation week, it also was when she, as a new teacher, would be introduced to the rest of the faculty. She hated everyone's eyes on her, which seemed strange to her since as a teacher, she expected her students to be focused on her during much of the lesson. However, she found a difference between attention on her when she was in charge than when she was not.

"Fine, let's get this over this with," Bella stated nervously as Alice dragged her and Jasper out of the room and down the hallway towards the library. They ended up being 15 minutes early and there was hardly anyone in the room, besides Bella's other best friend Rose. The stunning blonde was sitting looking bored out of her mind while flipping through a packet that all the teachers had waiting for them in their classroom this morning. The girls had met in college and Rose had easily fell into their little group.

"Rose!" squealed Alice as she bounced over to Rose, who looked up and smiled at all of them. Bella sat on the other side of Rose and Jasper sat next to Alice, all of them wishing the meeting would be over with so they could get back to actually preparing for the semester.

"So, Bella," Rose began, turning to her with a gleam in her eye. Bella groaned, having a feeling Rose and Alice were about to yet again try to meddle in her love life, she knew those looks on their faces. "Now, don't be like that. Emmett said his friend Edward is going to be working here this year, he is the new math teacher. He said the guy just moved back from Chicago and is a very nice guy. How about a triple date Friday night?"

Bella sighed. "Rose, I don't know. I mean, classes start Monday and I have a ton to get done as well as try to not freak out over my first day of solo teaching. Don't you think that is enough torture for the week?"

Alice and Rose both shook their heads as Jasper looked amused at Bella's discomfort. "Bella, please? You haven't dated since Jacob in college and even then you two didn't really date, it was more like extreme friendship. You didn't even kiss him," implored Alice.

"That's because Jacob is more like a brother, not a boyfriend. It worked out for the best, he is marrying Nessie in a couple months. They are so adorable together," smiled Bella, thinking of her good friend and his fiancée. She hoped the turn of subject would distract her two best friends, but sadly, she was not that lucky.

"Bella, while we don't doubt that, you still need to date. You will be 24 in a month and you haven't had a serious boyfriend since high school," said Alice, looking hopeful. "What is one date? It doesn't mean you have to marry him, just get into the dating scene and you'll find the one, I promise."

Bella groaned, knowing this was a lost battle. "Fine. Rose, tell that giant oaf of a fiancé that I will go on a triple date with you crazy people and the new guy. What was his name?"

"Aw, Bells, I'm not an oaf, am I," asked Emmett McCarthy, smiling as he came up behind Bella. "And speaking of the new guy, here he is." Everyone turned towards the man standing next to Emmett, looking slightly nervous.

"Everyone, this is my good friend Edward-" began Emmett as Bella cut him off.

"Edward Cullen," she stated, a shocked look crossed her face. She could not believe this. Did the fate really have it out for her? She wanted to ask Alice if she knew, but she could not stop looking at Edward, who was staring back at her. She had last seen him at graduation, two weeks after he broke up with her at their senior prom after a four year relationship. She was heartbroken at the time, but did not hate him in the least. Alice would probably say she still held a torch for him, but Bella would never admit it, even if it was possible that Alice had a point.

Edward, who did not seem shocked, just nervous, smiled tentatively at her. "Hi Bella." With that one crooked smile, Bella knew she was in deep trouble. She could not get past the shock in time to reply before Rose did.

Rose spoke, getting straight to the point. "Hi Edward, nice to meet you. Bella, you two know each other?"

Bella managed to stop staring at Edward and turn her head towards her friend. She noticed the look of shock on Alice's face, knowing Alice would remember him. Jasper just looked confused, as did Rose and Emmett. She cleared her throat, praying her voice would stay steady. "Yeah, we dated in high school."

Rose gave her a look. "For how long in high school?"

Edward spoke then, surprising Bella at how nervous his voice sounded. "All four years. It is good to see you Bella."

Before she could reply, the rest of the faculty started pouring in the doors of the library and the principal began the meeting. Bella could hardly focus, though luckily she managed to stand up and waved at everyone when it was her turn to be introduced. The rest of the time her thoughts centered on the man two seats down from her that, until that moment she saw him, she did not think she had feelings for anymore. As she remembered that she had already to go on a date with him she internally groaned. Oh crap, she thought, I am so screwed.

A/N: So, what do you think? Please review!! If I get reviews, I will feel bad if I don't update quicker, so if you want an update, a review is probably the best way to get one the fastest.