Bella's P.O.V./
I woke up the next morning with Sunlight streaming in through my window. Even though it was miniscule it was enough to make me feel slightly better. I got up aware that Drake was no longer beside me, but I could faintly hear the sound of the shower running. I sighed for what felt like the millionth time and quickly got what I was going to wear for the day. I walked down the hallway towards the bathroom. As if in sync with what I was going to do Drake exited the bathroom. He had a towel wrapped around his waist, and I rolled my eyes at him. He just grinned and walked down the hallway towards his room. I stepped into the bathroom and closed the door behind me. I quickly stripped off my pajamas and grabbed a towel from the cabinet.
I then proceeded to turn on the shower to a scorching heat. I let it run as I stared at myself in the mirror. Even to myself I didn't look healthy, I had bags under my eyes and slightly bloodshot eyes. I again sighed and stepped into the shower, already seeing it turn my skin red. I stood under the hot water for awhile thinking about all that had transpired. I went from living in Italy to living in a almost nonexistent town in America. All because I had made one mistake, but I knew I was lucky to have survived. I was brought back to the nightmare I had, had the night before and shuddered slightly. It had seemed so real the stench had smelt like it had that night. I closed my eyes briefly as the Incident replayed in my mind as if taunting me. Even though it taunted me enough when I was asleep, in varying forms. The nightmares sometimes changed scenarios and they sometimes lasted up until the beast was digging its claws into me. I sighed softly to myself and pushed those thoughts out of my head, I couldn't dwell on them now. So I continued to take my shower.
I washed my hair and conditioned it and let it rinse out and quickly washed my body. I watched as the soap ran from my body down into the drain. It was actually quite amazing how the human mind could work, making all sorts of contraptions that helped so many. I turned off the water and got out, and toweled myself off. I knew for a fact that I would somehow find a way to return to my family, that I was certain of. I dressed in my skinny jeans and tight red blouse, I pulled on my black leather jacket to finish the outfit. I stepped out of the bathroom with the now wet towel in my hand, and walked back to my room.
The minute I entered my room I quickly put the towel on my desk, and sat on my bed to put on my boots. I zipped up my knee high black leather boots, and stood up. I went to my vanity that luckily Drake had set up while I was asleep. I sat down and started to brush my long brown hair. When I was sure all the tangles were out, I decided to blow dry it. It took awhile for it to get completely dry, but once it was done I brushed it again. I let my hair fall loose in its natural waves. Before adding some mascara and lip gloss, I didn't add much because I didn't like the feeling of a lot of make up on my face. When I was sure I looked presentable I stood up and walked out of my bedroom and downstairs. I walked down the hallway I had seen last night, and saw a kitchen and dining room situated at the end of it. Drake was already there sipping on a glass of water, he looked up when I entered and immediately smiled. I smiled back and sat down across from him.
"Where's Charlie?" I asked with a slight frown.
"At work, he said for me to tell you to have a good day." Drake responded with a smile. I rolled my eyes at him and stood up, and grabbed my bag.
"Come on we don't want to be late on are first day of school, now do we." I said with fake enthusiasm. Drake chuckled and stood as well his back pack slung over his shoulder. I walked over to the door that was to the side of the kitchen, assuming it was the garage. I stepped into the garage and immediately saw our new car, and couldn't help but grin. It was a 2008 Ford F-150, it's body was a beautiful black. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it.
"I'm driving." I called and immediately ran to the drivers side with the keys in hand, finding them on a hook by the door. I heard Drake grumble and I immediately laughed at his reaction. I got up into the drivers seat and immediately realised in to the seat. Drake appeared beside me with the same reaction. I looked up at the dashboard and saw the garage remote on it, I pushed the button that was labeled open. I heard the grumble of the garage opening and waited until I heard a shutter that signalled it stopped. I turned on the truck which roared into life, its engine like music to my ears. I pulled out of the garage and closed it once we were fully out.
We were soon on the road leading into Forks. I decided to try a hunch I had, and pulled off the highway at a certain spot. I smirked triumphantly when I realised I was right. Like most all High Schools it was off a main highway or road. I looked at the building that was now to be my school, and saw really nothing special about it. It looked like a collection of matching houses, built with marooncolored bricks. There were so many trees and shrubs I couldn't see its size at first. I drove into the parking lot and saw out of the corner of my eye a silver Volvo and a red Convertible. There were at least 5 teens surrounding the two cars. There were three boys and two girls. I just shrugged and turned my attention at hand of getting registered into this God forsaken school. I finally parked in front of a building that had a sign in front of it that read Front Office.
I glanced at Drake who had been uncharacteristically silent the whole ride. He was grinning and I couldn't help but roll my eyes at him. I got out of the truck with Drake following close behind, and as we entered the office I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched.
Rosalie's P.O.V./
I stood beside my "twin" brother Jasper near Edward's Volvo, but still near my car. I glanced at my siblings and saw them like they usually were. Jasper and Alice were joined at the hip like always. The pixie like girl seemed so small compared to Jasper. If anyone had seen them on the street I knew they wouldn't think they were compatible. But, I knew from experience if you spent more than an hour with them you would feel like throwing up with how love sick they were.
I then glanced at Edward and Emmett who were in their normal position as well. With Emmet's big arm wrapped around Edward's shoulders. Edward leaning into Emmet's embrace, seemingly relishing the contact. I knew I couldn't really talk because I knew when I found my Mate I wouldn't let them go either.
I glanced at all the other teens in the parking lot, and had to suppress a shiver at how the boys were staring at me. I really hated teenage boys so hormonal when they were by someone even slightly attractive. Now I wasn't ignorant I knew I was beautiful and I know I am slightly vain, but that didn't mean people had to eye fuck me all the time. And, of course because I am the only single Cullen it makes matters ten times worse. I sighed softly and ran my hand through my golden locks. I saw Alice giving me a encouraging smile from beside Jasper, and I couldn't help but smile back.
"So Rosie where has your mind been this morning?" Emmet asked with a smile on his face. I glared at him which he wilted from.
"I've just been thinking about how disgusting teenage boys are, but shouldn't you already know that since Edward has his special talent." I said with annoyance laced into my tone. I heard a chuckle and I glanced at Alice but she only smiled
"Come on Rosie we all know you love the attention." She said with a smile on her face, her golden eyes sparkling. I simply ignored her slightly offended. That's when I felt the presence enter my senses. My eyes immediately roamed the parking lot for any sign of it, and I found it in a beautiful Ford F-150. I couldn't see through the tinted glass on the windows to make out who was in the car. But, I wanted to find out, I felt like I had to. I could tell my siblings were following my gaze, and I didn't have to be a empath to sense their excitement.
"Rose you finally found your Mate." Jasper said with a smile the slight southern accent made it sound somehow more endearing. But, what he said confused me certainly this couldn't be my Mate. I would know instantly if it was, but Jasper never lied about these things. I watched as the car stopped in front of Office, and I seem to tense as the door opened as did everyone else. Then out came a boot clad leg, and a woman that held such beauty it took my breath away. She had long mahogany colored hair that fell beautifully in perfect waves down to her shoulder blades. She had beautiful porcelain skin that seemed to shine slightly in the light. But, her eyes they were the most endearing. She had chocolate brown eyes that held warmth and kindness but also a wistful look that spoke beyond her years. Then I noticed a male had come out of the truck as well, and I couldn't help but growl slightly.
He was handsome, with his dark brown hair styled in to a side part. He was tall about 6 foot something and he walked with confidence. He had not pale skin but not tan skin either it was in the middle. I couldn't see his eyes but I knew somehow they were a brown of some sort. I watched as they entered the office and disappeared from my line of sight. I could feel my siblings stares on me, and I glanced at them. Jasper had a knowing look on his eyes. While Emmet and Alice had wide grins on their faces, and Edward had a smirk.
"So do you believe now she is your Mate?" Edward asked with a raised eyebrow, but before I could answer the bell rang signalling the start of the day. I with the rest of my siblings walked towards the building, and I knew the only good thing that would come out of this day was that I could see my Mate. I heard Edward chuckle slightly behind me but I ignored him as I stepped in to the Hell hole known as High School.
Bella's P.O.V./
So far the day had been annoying at best. Everywhere I went I could feel stares following my every move. I mean being the new kid is a big deal, but for them to watch my every move was a little excessive. It also didn't help that guys kept asking me out like Mike Newton he was a persistent bastard. The classes were alright I guess at least to me. All the teachers except one allowed me to just sit silently in my seat instead of introducing myself. The only upside was that I had a few of my classes with Drake. I glanced at him now as we were on are way to lunch, he seemed to be taking my joke seriously. He had said he was a math genius and I had joked with him that I bet he couldn't count how many tiles are on the floor up to the lunchroom. And, of course feeling his pride wound he set to the task.
I rolled my eyes slightly and kept walking towards the lunchroom. Once we reached it I heard him make a triumphant sound. I glanced at him and saw that he was looking at me with a smile. I shook my head and couldn't help but chuckle slightly.
"Alright how many are there?" I asked with a smile. He puffed up his chest as if he was about to say he found the cure for cancer.
"There are 856 tiles from the lunchroom to the classroom we were just in." He said with a grin, I again rolled my eyes at him, and walked into the lunchroom. Drake went off to get us lunch while I went to find us a table. I saw Mike waving me over and not wanting to be rude I went. I saw that he was sitting with Eric, Angela, Jessica, and Lauren. I sat down across from them, Mike was grinning as if he won a personal accomplishment from me sitting with them.
"Hi Isabella right?" Angela asked with a smile on her face.
"Yes that's right Isabella Swan." I replied with a nod.
"You're the daughter of the Police Chief. Well it's nice to meet you." Angela continued seemingly ignoring the first part of her statement. I chuckled slightly she sort of reminded me of Drake when he was excited. Then I heard the cafeterias door open, and some people went silent. I glanced behind me wondering what was wrong and saw the teens I had seen earlier this morning.
The first I noticed was absolutely beautiful blonde. She was 5'9" tall and statuesque, with an elegant figure similar to a model's. She had long wavy blond hair that fell halfway down to the middle of her back. I could tell why everyone was gaping at her. The next one I noticed was the other girl I had seen. She was probably the shortest of them at 4'10". She was thin in the extreme, with small, pixie-like features. She has large eyes and long, delicate eyebrows. Her hair is cropped short, spiky, and inky black. I then noticed a man pretty much that towered over the small pixie like girl. He was very handsome with dimples and slightly curly, dark brown hair that almost looked black, giving him a childish look that I had never seen in a grown man or teen before. Next to him was a very handsome man as well. His facial features were perfect and angular—high cheekbones, a strong jawline, perfect eyebrows, a straight nose and full lips. His untidy hair retains the unusual bronze shade that I had never seen before. And finally to the last male of the group who had his arm wrapped around the pixie like girl. He was 6'3" tall and had honey blond hair that fell just above his collar. He is muscular, but lean. I also noticed that they all shared the same eye color. A goldenish amber that sparkled in the light. I also noticed that they all had dark shadows under their eyes almost looking like bruises, and inhuman like skin. I turned to Angela who was staring at them as well.
"Hey Angela who are they?" I asked indicating the group of teens that were now eating at the end of the lunchroom. Angela snapping out of her thoughts turned to me with a smile.
"Oh they're the Cullen's and Hale's. The two blondes are twins Rosalie and Jasper, and the other three are Edward, Alice, and Emmet. The large burly one is Emmet and I guess you can guess who the other two are." She said and I nodded in understanding. "I believe the only one who is single is Rosalie. I think Jasper and Alice are dating and so are Emmet and Edward." Angela continued once seeing my nod. Immediately I frowned staring at Angela. Angela noticing my look immediately tried to calm me. "Oh no they aren't related. Esmé and Carlisle Cullen adopted them, along with the twins. Carlisle is actually a doctor I believe." Angela said which made me turn my head to the side. Carlisle Cullen sounded familiar then it clicked. My father had always talked about him, usually grumbling about something the Cullen's did. I couldn't help but chuckle slightly.
I saw that Angela was about to say something, but then Drake appeared. He set down a salad in front of with a fork. I immediately started to eat it, and saw out of corner of my eye Drake eating a rather large sandwich. I rolled my eyes slightly and continued eating. The conversation around the table was pretty much uninteresting to me. Angela, Jessica, and Lauren were talking about clothes. While Eric and Mike were talking about astronomy. I got up to throw away my salad, I walked around many tables. Again aware that a lot of people were watching me. I tossed my salad in the garbage can, and turned around. I was shocked to see Jasper Hale standing behind me. I noticed he had a tray in his hands, so I moved out of the way. He threw the food away and put the tray on a table that was beside the garbage. I turned to walk back to my table, but him clearing his throat stopped me.
I turned to look at him with my head tilted to the side. He smiled kindly at me. "I just wanted to say hi and welcome to Forks. My names Jasper." He said and stuck out his hand. Which I took and shook, I noticed how cold it was, but ignored it. I smiled kindly back at him.
"It's nice to meet you Jasper. My names Isabella, but people mostly call me Bella." I said letting go of his hand.
"Well Bella it was very nice talking to you." He said with a small smile.
"Yes very nice." I replied with a chuckle. He went towards his family. While I went towards Drake who was watching with a amused look in his eyes. I rolled my eyes at him which caused him to grin. I sat down at the table, and Angela was looking at me with a shocked expression.
"He actually talked to you." She said with wide eyes. I frowned slightly at her shock, wasn't it natural for people to interact.
"Yes he did. Isn't that natural?" I asked a frown still in place.
"No actually it's not. They pretty much keep to themselves. And, really no one wants to go near them." Lauren interjected looking at me like I was diseased. I simply ignored her, it wasn't the odd that they kept to themselves. I was starting to wish I had kept to myself along with Drake. I could tell Drake felt the same at his annoyed look. I mentally sighed in relief when the bell rang signalling the end of lunch. I stood up and headed towards the rest of my classes.
The rest of the day passed to slowly for me. It got worse mostly because the schools population looked at me like I was diseased. Was it that big of deal that Jasper talked to me. It obviously was since even the teachers were looking at me strangely. I sighed softly as the final bell rang and people stormed out of the school. I grabbed my things from the table and aloud myself to languish walked through the emptying halls. I knew Drake was probably waiting for me which caused me to speed up slightly. But, I remembered that I left my book back in the classroom. So with a sigh I turned around and walked back towards the classroom I just exited. But, when I reached the door the lights were off inside. I got a bad feeling and tried the doorknob it wouldn't budge. The door was of course locked.
"Is this your book?" The soft voice that came from behind me startled me. I turned around and came face to face with Rosalie Hale. I noticed she had my book in her hand and couldn't help but smile. I didn't know why but her eyes seemed to brighten at seeing me smile. But, I just shrugged it off at it being a trick of the light.
"Yes thank you so much. I almost had a mini heart attack." I said with a smile on my face. And I grabbed the offered book, but when I did my fingers brushed against here. It was like electricity shot through me and I could tell she felt it to. But, again I ignored it at being static electricity.
"Your welcome I saw the book and knowing that Varner would probably assign homework I took it out before he noticed. You really should be careful though, he assigns detentions for people who misplace his books." Rosalie said with a frown. I nodded filing the information into my mind for later use. I smiled again at her.
"Well then I should thank you even more. You're my knight in shining armor. Even though you're not wearing armor." I said with a grin and I heard her chuckle. "It was good talking to you Rosalie, I hope to do it again sometime." I said while I turned away and walked down the hallway towards the doors. And, I could have sworn I heard her say she would love to be my knight in shining armor. I ignored it though not believing that she could like me that way.
I stepped through the doors into the parking lot. I could see many students were still there just talking with their friends. I rubbed my shoulder slightly trying to soothe the discomfort. I walked towards the truck that I could see Drake leaning against. He held up his hand which I tossed the keys into. He caught it and immediately unlocked the truck. I walked around the truck and got into the passenger side. He started up the truck and turned his head to look at me.
"What took you so long?" He asked with a frown.
"Had to find my book." I replied with a grin, and held up my book as proof. He just shook his head chuckling slightly.
"Yeah hope that was interesting enough story to keep me waiting an extra ten minutes. You know I thought you died and let me tell you. Your parents would not be happy about that." Drake said with a pout, and I just shook my head at him, and turned to stare out the window.
As Drake pulled out of the parking lot, I saw Rosalie with her family. She looked so happy and I was wondering why. But, for some reason she looked up and made eye contact with me. And, I looked straight into her amber eyes and somehow knew I was the reason. Even though it confused me to no end, I just knew for some reason I made her happy. And, I knew my time at Forks just got a whole lot more complicated. I turned my head away breaking eye contact and stared straight ahead.
"Yes Drake I do believe it is a interesting story. That will only get more so." I said with a smile, as I remembered the beautiful amber eyes.
A/N; And, that was Chapter Two I hope it wasn't to short or dumb. I wanted to address this in the last chapter but I forgot, Bella is special to say the least. It will be explained in a couple of chapters. Also, I hope I did a good job at the description of the Cullen's and I used Alice's real height in the book not the movies.
And, in the ending when Bella said Rosalie made eye contact Rosalie couldn't see her, but knew she was there.