Disclaimer:

I do not own the characters of this story. The characters belong to the wonderful author of the Twilight series, Stephenie Meyer. The only thing I own is the plot of the story and any characters that might be introduced in the story at a later time that do not appear in the books or movies.

Author's Note:

Sorry I didn't update last Sunday or the Sunday before. I was finishing my last class for my Bachelor's Degree. I had a ton of writing to do so I didn't really have time to work on this story. I owe you all two updates so here is the first one. I have chapter two written. I just have to go back through it to see if I want to make any changes. I'll post it tomorrow. I will post chapter 3 as scheduled on Sunday. Sorry for the delay.

Chapter 1

"Now baby are you sure you want to go live with your father? You know Phil and I want you to live with us in Jacksonville. I really think you'd like it there sweetie", Renee said worriedly.

"Mom it's fine. I know you miss Phil when he's gone. Phil is going to be traveling with the team and I know you want to be able to travel with him. You and Phil haven't been married that long. Even if I move to Jacksonville, you still wouldn't be able to travel with him like you want to. You will have me to look after and I just want you to be happy. I've had all these years living with you, I've never lived with dad and I think it's time that I start," Bella replies with confidence.

Placing a hand on Bella's cheek and looking at her with tears in her eyes Renee says emotionally, "Oh sweetie, you sure are growing up before my eyes. You are being very mature about this and you have no idea how much I appreciate you doing this. I love you so much baby and if you ever decide to change your mind, you will be welcome back home with open arms. I'm going to miss you so much baby."

Emotionally Bella responds, "I'm going to miss you a lot mom and Phil too. Well I better go upstairs and get everything packed since I have an early flight tomorrow." Bella and her mom hugged before she went up to her room and began packing.

When Bella got to her room she closed the door and then slowly looked around her bedroom. So many memories flashed through her mind. All the slumber parties she had here with her friends and all the gossiping, makeovers, and laughing that went along with them. This was the place where she would go when she just wanted to be alone.

Bella walked over to her bulletin board and looked at all the pictures she had on it. Some of them were pictures of her from when she was little, some with her mom, a couple of her dad, but mostly there were pictures of her and her best friend Julie. She's going to miss Julie so much. She's been best friends with her since kindergarten.

Heaving a deep sigh, Bella walks to her walk-in closet and pulls out her two suitcases and places them on her bed. She opens them and returns to her closet and starts pulling her clothes out. She folds them neatly and places them into her suitcases. Bella stops packing and looks at her clothes which are mostly shorts, tee shirts, tanks, and skirts. She realizes that she's going to have to go shopping for new clothes since most of her clothes aren't suitable for the weather in Forks, Washington. She hasn't been to Forks to stay with her dad, Charlie in a couple of years but from what she remembers, Forks is dreary, rainy, and chilly even in the summer. She's going to need more jeans, sweaters, jackets, long sleeve tee shirts, and whatever else that's appropriate for Forks weather.

After packing all her clothes with the exception of one of the few pairs of jeans, a long sleeve tee shirt, a jacket, socks, and undergarments, Bella closes her suitcases and places them by the door. She packs up the rest of her belongs that are going to be shipped to her dad's house in Forks. She places the bag she is taking on the plane by her suitcases so she doesn't forget it.

Feeling dirty and sweaty, Bella grabbed her toiletries and pajamas and heads to the bathroom to take a shower. Once cleaned and dressed Bella heads back into her room and climbs into bed and falls into a fitful night's sleep.