Disclaimer: Sadly I don't own twilight or any of the characters x.
AN: This will written in Bella's point of view, but I'll put at the top of the chapter if I change it. You might not understand parts of this but the authors note at the end of the chapter should explain it. If you have any questions ask in a review or pm me.
Chapter 1
So, today was the day. My first day of going to an actual American high school. Most of my life I was home schooled but somehow I had managed my overprotective - if slightly dysfunctional - family to let me move to a place on my own. Of course, part of the reason of letting me move was because I had moved to Forks, Washington. Not only one of the rainiest places in the USA, but also one with extremely low crime rates. I think they thought this meant that I was safe. Like I said, they are way too overprotective and they love to spoil me.
I suppose that you should know some things about me. My name is Isabella Swan. But I hate my first name, so call me Bella. I'm eighteen and I'm about to start halfway through the year as a senior at Forks High school. I was orphaned when I was around six months old. I can't really remember my parents. They died in a car crash but I was rescued by my now adoptive family who were the first ones at the crash site.
I got out of my car just as a few drops of rain began to fall. I quickly locked it and made a race for the office building. As per usual with things in my family, my car was completely over the top. I had a brand new red Audi R9 V10. Even though I didn't see the point in having a car like that in a place like Forks, I absolutely adored it. It had a top speed of 196 mph and could do 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. Of course I had never tried this but it was cool to know about it.
I finally made it to the office and walked over to the kind looking lady sat behind the desk. She looked up at me and smiled.
"Hello, dear. I'm Mrs. Cope. How can I help you?" she asked gently.
"Um, I'm Isabella Swan. I'm the new girl. I've come to collect my schedule." My real last name was Swan but for years I'd used my adoptive family's name. It was weird being a Swan again, I couldn't even remember the last time that I'd used it.
"Ah, we've been expecting you. Here you go, there's your schedule, a map of the school and a slip that you need to get all of you teachers to sign. Come back here at the end of the day, Isabella." She handed me the pieces of paper.
"Please call me Bella," I hated it when people called me Isabella – it was way too formal.
"Okay. See you later, Bella." She smiled warmly at me at I went out into the open corridor. As the door shut behind me, I felt a sense of dread settle over me. I realised that I was all on my own and the only people that I knew were miles away. The bell range for next lesson and I quickly checked my schedule. Right now I had AP English Literature that was just along this corridor and around the corner to the right.
I hurried along the corridor, ignoring the stares and whispers of the students who had suddenly poured out of the classrooms surrounding me. I felt safe here even if I knew no one. I mean no one was going to attack me in a crowded public place, were they?
I kept my head down, hoping not to attract more attention but that attempt proved futile. As a turned around the corner I bumped into the most gorgeous guy I have ever seen. Literally. I walked straight into him and my books and papers went spilling all over the floor. I immediately kneeled down to pick them all up, muttering apologies as I did so.
"I'm sorry. I should have been looking where I was going. Are you alright?" He had the most gorgeous voice I have ever heard. It was smooth but I could hear a slight southern accent that made me weak at the knees. It was a good job that I was already on the floor or else I was sure that I would have collapsed. He'd kneeled down as well to help me pick my things up. Normally if I was this close to a guy I would be having a full on panic attack. But as I looked into his deep golden eyes, I saw something in them that told me that I could trust him.
"I'm fine, thanks." I managed to get out with a small smile. "I'm Bella Swan."
He passed me the rest of my stuff and with a smile that made my stomach flip, "Jasper Hale."
Jasper stood up and offered me a hand to help me up. I took it hesitantly and as I did I felt an electric spark run down my spine. If he felt it too he didn't show it on his beautiful face. He helped me to my feet.
"Thank you for helping me."
He raised my hand to his lips, kissed it gently and whispered in his beautiful southern accent that almost had me hyperventilating, "Anytime, Darlin'. I hope I see you later."
Some of his gorgeous blonde hair fell in front of his eyes. I had the sudden urge to bush it back from his face or tangle my hands into his golden curls. I managed to fight the temptation as he smiled one last time at me, released my hand and walked off in the opposite direction before I had time to respond.
It took me a few moments to get my breathing under control before I walked into my English class. I couldn't wait until lunch. Maybe my new life in Forks wouldn't be so bad after all.
AN: A quick explanation. Bella was orphaned when she was a baby and mysteriously adopted. You won't find out by who for a short while but I'd love to hear some of your guesses.
In this story Alice kinda took the place of Bella in the Twilight books. Alice and Edward are mates, he met her when she was human but he can still here her thoughts and the stuff with the nomads (James, Laurent and Victoria) happened, Edward left but came back in time to save her from Laurent so the wolves aren't involved and they never went to the Volturi either, Alice was changed after they were married so she never got pregnant. After Alice woke as a vampire she had a vision of Jasper and went to find him at the diner but they are just like brother and sister. Alice wasn't anyone's La tua cantante (singer).
Bella's adoptive family have let her get her own house in Forks so that she can learn to be independent. She's 17 and lives on her own. She might seem vulnerable and lonely but she has a massive family outside of Forks and some members are, how shall I put it? "Quite far up the food chain." That should give you some clues. ;)
I don't want to give too much of the plot away but even though she was quite sheltered Bella has had quite a tough life. If you have any questions ask in a review or pm me.
