New Beginnings
Mia
Argh! Why is she doing this to me? Taking me away from my beautiful – sunny! – home in Australia and shipping me off to America, to a tiny town called Forks. I hated the cold, the rain, the constant cover of cloud. The sun was in the sky for a reason, why cover it up with cloud?.
At least I wasn't alone; I had my sister Maggie with me. Maggie was only 5 months younger than me and 5 years more experienced; in all fairness she was a slut. But she doesn't care; that's what I loved about her. She was always so sure of herself, always so confident and she didn't let anyone get in her face.
Maggie squeezed my hand as we pulled up at our new house. We'd been driving for hours down the twisting and turning roads of Folks that led us to some reservation called La Push. Maggie had giggled when mum told her the name of our new home; Maggie had such a dirty mind.
My mother was in the car in front of us, I had refused to go in the same car as her, as far as I was concerned, my mother was public enemy number one.
She stepped out of the car and flung her hands in the air, showing us our new house. It wasn't like the other houses around here, it was big; – not that I'm a snob – all the other houses I had seen were small, maybe one, two bedroom houses. I knew just by looking at the house that we were going to stand out here like a neon sign in a dark ally.
"Don't you just love it?" I heard my mother squeal as Maggie got out of the car.
"It's great mum!" Maggie said, running over to hug her.
Maggie wasn't exactly happy about leaving Australia… Until she saw the big group of guys standing in the parking lot near the beach. She pretended not to pay attention to them, but as soon as we were out of view she squealed like a little girl and told me to drive faster. I, on the other hand couldn't believe my eyes. These boys were maybe 17 years old, some looked younger, but boy were they huge! They would have towered over me and they were rock hard muscle from top to toe. If I didn't know any better I'd say they were all brothers; except there were like 20 of them.
I sighed and slid out of the car. My mum came up and hugged me tight. "I'm sorry baby. But you know why I had to do this." She whispered into my hair. I slung my arm around her waist.
"I know Mum… I know." I whispered back, breaking the hug and walking into the house.
Maggie was already looking around the newly furbished house; touching everything as she went. She raced up the stairs, two seconds later I heard a scream. My head snapped toward the sound, Mum came rushing through the door.
"OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! Miiiiiiiaaaaaaaaaa you HAVE to come and see this! You just have to!" She screamed from the top of the stairs. I looked at my mum and she smiled, pushing me in the right direction. I walked slowly up the stairs.
Maggie was waiting at the top, jumping up and down. When I reached her she swung open the door to revile what looked like her room. I rolled my eyes.
"There's more." She said laughing at me. She pulled me along beside her, across the room through another door; this led to a bathroom. There were two sinks, a shower, a bath and toilet. Maggie's things were placed on one side of the bathroom and mine on the other. There was another door across the room; Maggie dragged me through it. The room was white, with a massive, king size, black bed pushed up against a black feature wall.
"This is your room." Maggie said, throwing herself on to the bed. "We share a bathroom. Oh Mi, isn't it just so awesome!" She yelped, jumping up and hugging me.
Maggie and I had always shared a room, even though our old house was 4 bedrooms big. Mum always said that we could never sleep apart; even as babies. It was weird having a bedroom to myself. I hoped Maggie wouldn't bring random guys home, now she had her own bedroom.
Maggie reached out and grabbed my hand. "Hey… I'll race ya! First one to unpack wins! Then we'll go to the beach!" She said smiling at me.
We were in such a rush to leave Australia that we only packed our clothes, Mum had told us that everything would be sorted out when we got to Forks; and she wasn't lying.
"I think I'll unpack later, I need to go for a walk… we've been in the car too long." I sighed looking out the window; at least it wasn't raining… Yet.
"Okay." Maggie sung and skipped down stairs. I followed slowly breathing in and out; this house smelt funny… It didn't smell like home.
"Mum! Going to the beach!" I yelled slamming the door. I bundled into the car and pulled out the drive way; trying to remember how to get to the beach.
It was about two in the afternoon when I finally reached the beach, I was surprised that it wasn't too hard to find. I stepped out of the car only to have ten pairs of eyes staring at me. 'Great…' I thought to myself. The eyes followed me as I walked down the path, I could have sworn I heard one of them gasp. I walked along the rocky shore until I found a sea bleached log sticking out of the shore. I sat on it with a thud.
I wondered what the time is in Australia; honestly I didn't really care. I flipped open my phone and dialled my best friends number. I rang three times before she answered.
"WHAT!" She yelled hoarsely. Oh crap, I must have woken her.
"Maddy." I breathed. "It's me."
"Oh Mia!" She cried. "I've been waiting for you to call. Oh my god, how are you?"
"Honestly?" I asked.
"Honestly…" She answered.
A small sobbed slipped from my lips. "I hate it here Mad!" I wept into the phone. "It's cold and wet and the sun never shines! I'm sitting on a tree and I think my bums wet!" Small tears dripped down my face and onto my jeans.
"Wait… Your sitting in a tree?" Maddy asked, holding back a laughed.
I laughed once. "No, I'm sitting on a log, on the beach."
"Ohhhhh."
I laughed again. "I miss you Madda."
"I miss you too sis." She whispered. "Call me later 'kay."
"'Kay. Get some sleep." I whispered and hung up.
My phone beeped a few times. I flipped it open.
New message from: Madddaaaa!
'Best friends always yeah?
XO'
I hit reply.
'Forever and ever.
xx'
I slid down the trunk so I was sitting on the ground, it was wet but I didn't care. I curled up into a ball and shoved my head into my knees, tears slowly streamed down my face.
"Are you okay?" The honey smooth voice asked me. I hadn't heard anyone approached me, his voice made me jump. "I'm sorry!" He said, he sounded so sincere. "I don't mean to butt in, but I saw you sitting here and it looked like you were crying and…." He cut himself off. I felt him sit beside me, heat radiating from his body.
I tilted my head to see who the beautiful voice belonged to, my eyes only saw a muscles bulging out of a black shirt. I lifted my head to look at his face. My mouth slid open and instantly snapped it shut. His voice matched his face perfect. His perfect jaw line was tight with worry, his cheek bones where set just right under his golden brown skin; I had a sudden urge to touch them. My eyes drifted to his chocolate brown eyes which sparkled like diamonds, his thick black brows creased into his forehead when he saw my tear streaked cheeks. I wiped my face with my sleeve.
"I'm fine." I whispered cringing at my accent. "Just home sick you know…" Shut up Mia, you'll started babbling soon. I smiled softly and dragged my eyes away from his face.
Oh my god…
