Disclaimer(s): I do not own Twilight. Also, the idea from the story came from the fanfiction "I'm Bella Swan?" by M1randa.
Note: I'm so sorry it took so long to update. I've been lacking inspiration. I'm also currently sick, so expect another chapter to be much longer next time.
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Once inside the school, Alice and Jasper are already there to greet us. My eyes meet his, and I swallow. God he was gorgeous. A living god. "Bella!" Alice jumps over the side of the stairs, smiling at me. "Happy birthday!" She hugs me, and out of all the people to hug me today, I hug her back. Alice was always a sweet one.
Pulling back she smiles at me, and holds out a wrapped present. The dress. I smile up at her. "Thanks, but.. I need to talk with you all. Like.. tonight." I said, my voice mimicking Bella's own tone. She laughs. "Well you'll have a chance at the party tonight!" She cheers. I freeze. "No... Alice. There can't be a party. Something bad will happen." I say, and she frowns. "I've already seen it Bella. Nothing will happen." I shake my head, and look over the devilishly handsome Jasper Whitlock. "Please talk some sense into your mate..." I say and sigh.
Suddenly I can feel the tense air around me. Looking back to Edward, then Alice, they look surprised. "How do you know about that?" Alice asks, her eyes narrowing. "Fucking hell. I forgot Bella didn't know about a mating bond." I slap myself in the head, the three of them looking at me like I'm insane. "Just... I'll see you tonight. But no party Alice." I order, pointing and walking past Jasper to class, grumbling to myself the whole way.
Walking into English I let out the loudest groan possible. Edward would recite Shakespeare in this class. How gross. I always hated Shakespeare. Probably because it was the one thing in school I couldn't understand. Edward took my hand as we made our way to the seats in the back. My eyes meet Jessica's and I narrow my eyes at her and mouth 'bitch.' I hear her gasp as I take my seat and smirk. Oops, ruined their friendship. Who gives a fuck about her anyways?
The movie is turned on as soon as the bell rings, already halfway through. I roll my eyes and look to Edward who is smiling at me. "They are all really excited about this. It'll be fun. Different." He says, trying to persuade me - Bella - to endure the party, but he didn't know what would happen. He didn't know Bella would get hurt.
For the next hour I tune out Edward, and the movie, thinking to myself about what I might do. "Bella..." My head snaps up, eyes meeting a confused Edward. "Class has ended Bella." I nod, and stand, letting him once again take my hand, and lead me to the next class.
The day passes too slowly for me, but I was thankful for the time to think. I needed to know what to say, and to do when I arrived tonight at the Cullen's home. I would have to face them all, and tell them that their Bella, was gone. Replaced by a stranger until further notice.
At home I shower, taking my time under the hot water, and shaving every inch of Bella's skin to perfection, even letting the water run cold, before leaving the warmth of the bathroom. Her bedroom feels much colder, the towel around my chest not covering enough to keep me warm. I look to the box holding the green dress Alice has given Bella. Sighing, I let the towel fall, and open the box, lying out the dress.
There was no doubt in my mind Bella looked beautiful in the dress, but it wasn't something I myself would be caught dead in. Biting my lip, I go to the dresser and pull out the bra and panties I plan to wear, then toss them on the bed. The closet is approached next, as I bend down to pick up the black flats to wear along with the dress.
Taking my time to slip it all on, I notice distinctly something missing. "Oh yeah.. she wears a jacket!" I smile triumphantly and go to the closet, grabbing the small black jacket out and slipping in on. "Bella! Edward's here!" One last glance in the mirror and I leave the room, walking down the steps with a grace Bella never had. "Alright. See ya Charlie." I say, looking at Edward who is smiling at me. "Bella you look amazing." I half smile, nodding, my feet moving my body out of the house and to the Volvo.
The house is just as beautiful as imagined, the glass walls giving away some of the inner décor, obviously courtesy of Alice, and maybe Esme. Edward is at my door before I can open it myself, pulling it open and extending a hand to me. I take it, allowing him to help me out of the car and into the large house.
My eyes travel over everything as we walk toward the piano room. I can feel Edward's eyes on me, and I force myself to meet his gaze. "You are looking at the house like you've never been here before." Clenching my jaw for just a second, I then open my mouth and say, "I haven't." Except the voice isn't Bella's this time, but my own. I clap a hand over my mouth. I wasn't aware I could speak my own voice, and slipped up in a room alone with Edward before even greeting the rest of the family. "Bella! You made it!" Saved by Alice, I turn and let the other vampire take my hand. "Alice." I smile slightly, as she leads me, a little too fast, down the steps to the rest of the family.
"Sorry about all this. We tried to reign Alice in." Carlisle's voice meets my ears and I smile at him, my hands being handed off the the eldest vampire in the room. "If that were even possible." Esme speaks next, scooping me into a hug. "Happy birthday Bella!" A flash of a camera behind me, and instinctively I turn to it. Alice holding a camera. Capturing memories. I shake my head. "Before more greetings I need to announce something..." I swallow, taking a deep breath. I could feel myself shaking as I look over the faces of the people I had wanted to know for years. "I'm not Bella."
Immediately, comes the uproar. Some such as Edward and the more niave ones deny my story, but Rosalie speaks from behind me. "Of course you aren't." There is no sarcasm in her voice, just a plain non-surprised tone. Everyone goes quite around me. "You aren't so clumsy. You wear makeup, except tonight which is obvious that you are trying to look like her. We all heard the little slip up upstairs, but no one wants to admit it. So, who are you?"
Letting out my breath and a soft laugh, that was most obviously my own, I smile at the blonde. "Thank god someone is observant enough to say something. My name is Chase, as for how I got in Bella's body... I have no idea." I state, and the entire Cullen family remains staring at me silently. "Chase... are you a vampire?" Carlisle asks next, and I shake my head. "This isn't my universe or my time. I'm a human from a world where you are all fiction.. and I love being able to meet you, but I am interfering with Bella's life... and I don't mean to." Esme smiles at me and shakes her head. "Dear, you can't help what has happened, but I do think it may be a good idea if we keep this between the family. Act as if you are Bella around all else." She says, and I nod smiling at the mother figure. "Of course Esme. Oh.. and this party... I didn't want it to happen from Bella's point of view because.. well.. it would cause you all to leave town, and Jacob Black to fall in love with her."
Edward snarls behind me, and I turn, backing away toward Rosalie and Alice. He is crouched eyes dark and glaring into me. He found me a threat. "Edward... you may not like me but remember it's still Bella's body..." I say, holding my hands up in defense. "Carlisle... I want to find a way to bring Bella back... as soon as possible." I bite my lip, sniffling back a few tears. I didn't mean to upset anyone. "Chase... nice name." My head turns, eyes meeting none other than the giant teddy bear himself. "Emmett." I grin, jumping on him. He laughs. "Sorry... teddy bear." I taunt, and he throws me almost too roughly over his shoulder. "I might just miss her when she leaves." He laughs, pulling off my shoe to tickle my foot. I begin to giggle, kicking wildly at him. "Em, don't break the human." I hear Rosalie say. I begin to gasp for breath. "It's... hahahaha!... fine..."
Just a second later he sets me down, allowing me to catch my breath. "Hey, she seemed fine with it." Emmett responds, winking at me. I giggle, and Rosalie gives me a glare. "Don't encourage him." I shake my head. "Just having fun Rose. I promise, it's fine." I take a step back, my back connecting with a cold hard muscular chest. "Jasper..." I whisper, already knowing the Texan was behind me. "I apologize... your emotions are quite odd... I can feel the differences... but the strongest emotion... is excitement. You really enjoy being around us." I turn to him and smile. "Of course I do." Slowly, I wrap my arms around him in a hug. "I don't mind if you want to take in my emotions. Honestly." He gives a curt nod, and gently hugs me back.
Not but a moment later Carlisle and Edward come back down the stairs. "Wait... when did you go upstairs...?" I ask, furrowing my brow. "You were a bit distracted by Emmett, so we snuck away. Can I ask you to do a few tests... maybe a lie detector, a CAT scan, etc?" I nod. "Whatever you think will help... just... Give me a night. At least wait until tomorrow. I want to savor it a bit more..." He smiles and nods. "I'll agree to that."
