Chapter: 2

I brush my hair, putting it in a bun, and head downstairs. I find something quick to eat that doesn't require being cooked. I eat a Pop-tart while walking the thirty minutes to Newton's café.

Yeah, not college—work! I'm eighteen and just graduated from high school. I planned to be in college, but somehow, none of my applications were received. They all just disappeared, so I missed out on scholarships. Dad said he would cover the cost, but he just doesn't make enough to cover tuition.

I walk in, waving to Mrs. Newton, before starting my day.

"Good morning, Bella," Mr. Newton calls from the kitchen.

"Morning."

"Stay away from sharp knives and hot items today."

I look at him and nod my head, knowing that he's right. The way today's going, I'm sure I'd end up stabbing or scalding myself.

The day's long, but not overly bad. I only walked out with a few bumps and one cut. However, the diner lost six cups, four plates, and one chair. I'm halfway home when the rain starts to fall. Yep, the perfect ending for my day.

"I'm home," I announce, hanging up my jacket.

"I got pizza for supper. I'm just checking the game before I return to the station."

I grab a slice and sit down, looking at the TV. I see the Mariners are playing; they're Charlie's favorite team.

"They winning?" I ask before taking a bite.

"They are losing, but only by a few runs. But Edward Cullen's up to bat next."

I look at the TV and see Edward taking his batting stance. I watch him swing the bat a few times. He misses the first pitch.

"Come on, son, don't let me down."

The second pitch just misses hitting him on the arm. Charlie leaps off his chair, shouting at the TV.

I roll my eyes at him. "Dad, the game is over—this is a replay. Even if it was live, I don't think they'd be able to hear you."

Charlie glares at me but turns his head back to the TV in time to see Edward hit a home run.

"Now that's what I'm talking about," Charlie says, fist punching the air and jumping around. "That boy's the best thing that ever happened to the Mariners."

I give him a smile and a nod.

"Okay, I better get back to the station. See you later, kid," Charlie says, kissing my head.

"We are so going to win this year," Charlie says, walking out.

I hope he's right. I hope my bad luck doesn't ruin it. Impossible, you say? Well, next week is Charlie's birthday, and I've gotten him tickets to the game. He's taking me. I just hope Edward Cullen's great luck manages to counteract my bad luck. I guess only time will tell.

I watch the rest of the game before heading to my room. I think about Edward Cullen and wonder what his life is like.

A/N: There will be 45 chapters plus a Epilogue written for this when complete. The contest was for 45 chapters and that is what is pre-written and we planned to post an Epilogue with the story when the contest was over to our account. Since they canceled the contest, we are posting it on our account. The intent is to post 1 chapter a day, however I just talked to Nikky and we are thinking we may post up to 3 chapters a day.