Sorry this took so long to put up. Finals were treacherous! Believe me, I would have much rather been working on this story than studying. I promise to update sooner from now on.
I'm not 100% happy with chapter, but I felt so bad for taking a week to post that I just want to get it up here, especially because I got so many positive reviews. I woke up the next morning after posting my first chapter, and I had over 80 emails from you guys. It was overwhelming. You can't know how happy you made me.
Thank you so much to everyone who read my work, and to everyone who took the time to review it. I can't express my appreciation enough.
So, we're still in the introductory chapters. I'm trying to get a nice foundation started before the story starts to take off. Please bear with me : ) I have some good stuff in mind for the future.
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EPOV
Knock. Knock. Knock.
"Edward?"
My eyes jerked open at the sound of my name. Carlisle's gentle voice startled me. I hadn't heard him come up to my room. I had gotten enveloped in one of my daydreams again.
"Edward?" he repeated.
I continued to lay motionless on the couch. My hands folded across my chest. No breath escaping my lips.
I was slightly annoyed that he had intruded on my thoughts. My thoughts of her.
"How are you holding up son?"
I closed my eyes again. No words could account for my anguish.
It had been five years since I had looked into her deep, chocolate eyes.
Five years since I had touched her warm skin.
Five years of affliction that coursed through every part of my body.
This wasn't a good idea. We shouldn't have come.
Carlisle's thoughts pained me more. I was such a selfish being.
Carlisle had been offered a teaching position at the University Of Washington School Of Medicine. It was an occupation he had always wanted to pursue. With his centuries of medical experience, and his never-ending patience, Carlisle had the makings of a brilliant teacher.
Instead of being excited about his new career opportunity however, Carlisle thought only of me. He was hesitant to bring me back to Washington. Seattle was only mere hours from Forks, and with my speed, even less. It hurt to be so close.
I would do this for him though. I would do this for my family. They moved for me five years ago. They had suffered with me. It was my turn to make a sacrifice.
I looked at my loving father. So much concern on his face.
"I'm fine Carlisle. Please do not worry about me." I tried to hide the sorrow in my voice.
He didn't believe me, but he smiled and nodded his head.
"Ok son. I'll leave you now. Your brothers and sisters are starting school today. No one expects you to attend if you're not ready."
I nodded politely in response as Carlisle turned to leave my room.
I listened as Jasper, Alice, Rosalie, and Emmett gathered their things for school downstairs.
"Is he coming?" I heard a chipper Alice ask.
Not today, I thought to myself.
"I don't think so," Carlisle responded, worry still in his voice.
Edward, please? Alice thought. She searched ahead, into the immediate future, visions of our new school skimming through her head. I was not there.
Alice pouted as the four of them piled into Emmett's jeep and pulled out of the driveway.
A few more minutes passed before Carlisle left for his first day at the University. Esme eventually left as well to explore our new neighborhood.
I love you Edward, she thought as she exited the house.
I was alone. I turned my body and faced the window. It was drizzling. I laughed to myself. The weather here was just as dreary as I remembered it.
I smiled as an image of Bella entered my mind. She was looking at the rain as if it offended her.
I was sure she was in some place sunny now. Why would she stay in Washington?
A frown replaced my smile, as I wondered where my Bella was now.
I wondered if a new love had entered her life. I wondered if she was happy. I wondered….if she ever thought about me.
I shook my head. I needed to get out of this house.
Anxious, I grabbed my keys and hopped into my Volvo. It purred to life. Now, where would I go?
I was tempted to drive to Forks. No, I couldn't. I had to stay away. I looked at the clock. 1:10 pm.
The school day was nearing an end, but I could still make it to my last class. That would at least preoccupy me for an hour. Plus, I was sure that my appearance would please my family.
It was decided. I put the car in drive and found my way to Roosevelt High School.
The school was appealing. It was much bigger than Forks High, and looked newly remodeled. I admired the building as I made my way to the front office.
The secretary was busy sorting through papers when I walked in. She didn't notice my entrance.
"Excuse me," I said in a pleasant voice.
Oh my. She appeared nervous when she finally looked up at me. Her heart rate began to increase.
I held back a chuckle. Always the same reaction. An alluring smile spread across my face. "My name is Edward Cullen. I'm a new student here."
Cullen of course. He's gorgeous just like the rest of his family.
"Hello Edward. I'm Mrs. Simpson. Welcome to Roosevelt High School. Let me find your schedule and a map of the building."
Where is that schedule? Oh…he's even more charming than his brothers… Ah, here it is.
"Well Edward, it looks like you're just in time for 6th period. You have Advanced English with Ms. Swan, room 312. Go out this office, and turn down the hall on the left."
My dazzling smile quickly faded. Was fate trying to torture me? My English teacher was named Ms. Swan? This was a bad idea. Why was I here? I shouldn't be here. I wasn't ready.
I grabbed my schedule from Mrs. Simpson, probably a little harder than I should have, and walked out of the office. I was about to exit the school, when Carlisle's troubled face entered my mind. I had heard his thoughts earlier in my room. My reassuring words didn't have any effect.
I would do this for him, I told myself again. If I could stop being selfish, and do what was best for Bella by leaving her, then I could do the same for my family. I would stop sulking and go to class. I would make my family whole again.
As I approached room 312, I heard a familiar voice. A beautiful voice.
"Good afternoon class. Who's excited for the weekend?"
There was fate again, tricking me with the most angelic voice in the world.
"Lets get through this last hour together and then we're free to enjoy it."
I shook my head. It couldn't be.
I turned the knob to room 312, and her scent hit me.
Freesia and strawberries.
I thought my vampire senses had failed me. It wasn't until I saw her that I was convinced that I wasn't engrossed in another one of my daydreams.
Her lovely voice rang out again, "You're late."
Bella.
My Bella here, only a few feet in front me. I became overwhelmed with various emotions.
I barely got out my next words. "My apologies," was all I managed to say.
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