Well here it is. Chapter 1.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything to do with Twilight. The characters are just my puppets ;). I also don't have any attachments to anything mentioned eg. Ed Sheeran, Panic at the Disco! (I wish!) or Xfactor.
Thanks for reading
Bella's POV
It was 7:30. Me, Bella Swan, my best friend Rosalie and our other best friend Angela had placed ourselves in front of the TV for our regular X Factor viewing. Tonight, they were showing the Adelaide talent. The all familiar theme song came on and Rose sighed. I turned to her and cocked an eyebrow.
"There better be some hot under 25's from Adelaide, I need a new boyfriend! Royce was such a jerk!" she answered, staring intently at the screen. As usual she took no notice of me. When X factor was on, nobody else was around. I rolled my eyes. I liked the show but I didn't go as nuts as rose did.
"SHH it's starting" Angela giggled. Ange had a boy friend. Ben was the nicest guy and him and Ange suited each other perfectly.
Luke Jacobz came onto the screen as usual but for some reason, something about this night felt different. They went through the singers, over 25's, groups, under 25 girls, under 25 boys, showing the good and bad but nothing majorly stood out. Until he came on the screen.
His hair shone in the stage lights and I could pick out the bronze in it. His green eyes sparkled as he walked on stage and stood in front of the judges.
"Hey mate, how are you?" Ronan asked, eying this guy.
"Yeah good" he replied glancing over the audience. "A little nervous" Once I noticed his American Accent and paired with his gorgeous looks, I knew I was screwed. I squealed and Rose and Angela turned their heads in my direction. I never squeal but they knew my thing for American guys.
"Settle down B" Rose grinned. "He's just a gorgeous looking male" she winked and turned back to the screen. For some reason, I felt jealous and protective of him.
"Ahah an American" Mel said, her eyes looking him up and down. "Tell us a bit about yourself. He cleared his throat.
"Um well My names Edward Cullen, and my family and I have just moved out from Forks, Washington in the US to Adelaide. I'm 17 and just about to start ummm senior year?" he looked a little unsure.
"Year 12" I whispered to myself. I could feel the gaze of my friends but refused to turn away from the screen. So help me if he was a good singer...
"Year 12?" Guy offered, giving him a reassuring grin.
He seemed to relax as he took a breath. He returned the grin, cheekily. "Yeah that's it. I'm starting at Blackpoint College in a couple of weeks".
I let out a breath I didn't realise I was holding and sunk in the chair and began to giggle. Rose and Angela looked at me like I had two heads.
I grinned, feeling light headed. "HE'S COMING TO OUR SCHOOL!."
"No he's going to YOUR school!" Rose grumbled, looking at Ange and I. Rose had just graduated last year and I could tell she was disappointed she wouldn't be going to school with him.
"Whatever" I said. "Please don't pinch me because I really don't want to wake up". They laughed and we put our focus back to the screen.
"So what are you going to sing for us today Edward?" Nat asked, smiling at him.
"A team by Ed Sheeran" he replied and I could see that his nerves had disappeared. . He was smiling and it lit up the whole room.
The music started and as soon as I heard the opening lyrics, "White lips, pale face" I legit thought I had died and gone to heaven. He was too good to be true. His voice had a husky tone and he was pitch perfect. By the time the song had finished I had completely forgotten I wasn't alone and tried to control my heart rate. The audience was screaming and I was close to joining them.
Rose and Ange looked at me knowingly and it brought me back down to earth.
"Mate that was insane" Guy said. He looked at the faces of awe of the other judges and continued "Look we don't even have to judge, you're through". He grinned.
Edward grinned and I noticed the dimples. He looked ecstatic. "Thanks so much guys!" he replied as he walked of the stage smiling. I sighed like a typical teenage girl.
"If you don't go for him I will!" Rose playfully threatened, jumping on me laughing.
I shook my head. I knew I was way out of his league. I wasn't fat but I wasn't skinny, I was short, brown hair, and a boring life. I liked to sing but I didn't think I was any good"
"No way guys" I said eying them. "I'm just going to observe from a distance.
"But that's so boring" whined Ange. I rolled my eyes at them and stood up, shoving Rose off me. The show was finishing and I had things to do.
"Alright, out you too" I said grinning, playfully shoving them towards the door.
"This conversation has not ended Isabella Swan!" Ange yelled through the door after I had shut them out. I shook my head and laughed to myself.
For the rest of the night, I couldn't concentrate on anything. A new vampire diaries episode had come out in the US but I couldn't even comprehend what Damon was doing to Elena, or where Stefan and Klaus were. My thoughts, that night were plagued with Edwards singing, his green eyes, and those dimples that came through his grin.
The next morning I woke with a start. My dreams had featured Edward. Of course they did. But not only was he in them, I was marrying him! I shook my head as I headed down stairs for breakfast. Mum was in there cooking toast and she looked up at me and smiled as I walked in yawning.
"Want one? She said nudging her head towards the toaster
I nodded and opened the paper absentmindedly and saw a BIG W catalogue, realising I probably needed some new clothes.
"What's the plan for today?" mum asked. I looked up and said
"Well looking at the brochure I think it's time I got some new clothes" I groaned. I hated clothes shopping because nothing ever fit properly or looked good.
"Want me to take you?: she asked placing the toast on and plate and the plate in front of me. I smiled in thanks and shrugged. I could have driven but it may have been handy for her to help me.
"If you want to" I smiled. She nodded and then took the toast upstairs to dad, who had recently broken his ankle playing cricket and was in plaster. I finished my toast, rinsed my plate and went to get dressed. I logged onto Facebook and saw that 10 of my friends had become friends with Edward. I immediately sent a request and went to stalk him but all I could see was his picture. He was standing with a short girl with a short pixie like hair cut with dark brown hair. They were both smiling. I could tell they were related but I was surprised when I felt relieved when I saw the resemblance. Weird. I had a quick shower and after getting dry and putting on my underwear and bra, I threw my long hair into a pony tail. It was supposed to be 30 degrees. I smiled as I took a dress out of my cupboard and put it on. I LOVED warm weather. I chucked my Iphone and wallet into my bag, put on a bit of make up and walked down stairs. Mum was waiting to go so we called goodbye to my dad and walked to the garage and got into the car. I plugged my phone into the radio and immediately I switched on A Team and smiled. I sang along to the music all the way to the shopping centre.
"You have such a good, voice, you should have gone on Xfactor Hun!" she exclaimed, as she parked the car. I blushed and shook my head.
"You never listen" she laughed, nudging me as we walked in. She had to pay a few bills to start with so I headed down the mall, stopping at various shops briefly. I hadn't been here for a while so there were some new shops. One of these was Peter Alexander. I needed new pyjamas. I walked in and immediately grinned when the musky sweet scent hit me. Pyjamas were one of the only things I liked to shop for. I walked around and found a pair I liked. It was a pair of green and pink striped shorts with a plain white singlet. I backed back to try them on but bumped into someone in the process.
"I'm so sorry" I exclaimed apologetically. The girl I had bumped into turned around and she looked so familiar. She gave a reassuring grin.
"It's all good" she smiled, laughing, "I get so caught up in shopping I forgot there were people on this planet!" she joked. I laughed, noticing her American accent and her hand that was holding the same pyjamas. We looked down at out items and then back at each other and laughed.
"I'm new here and figured I needed a new wardrobe" she winked. I grinned. This girl was so happy and chirpy.
"I'm Alice Cullen by the way" she said and my mouth dropped and I realised where I knew her from. Her green eyes were identical to her brother's but her hair, just like in the Facebook picture was dark and short.
"You're not related to Edward Cullen that was on x factor last night where you? " I said curiously. I was willing myself not to freak out in case she was but I already knew the answer.
She sighed. "Yes I am, yes I can get you his autograph". She began to look in her bag.
"I don't want an autograph" I replied confused, catching me off guard and making me momentarily forget the spell Edward had put me under. "I was just wondering because I go to Blackhill college and realised that if your his sister you'll probably go to the same school" I wondered if this had happened before and she was sick of people asking for his autograph.
Her face brightened and she nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah we're twins. Are you going into year 12?' she said excitedly. Clearly she was more aware of our Aussie schooling than her brother.
I nodded smiling.
"Oh we're going to be best friends, I can feel it!" she squealed hugging me. I laughed and hugged her back.
"Oh I'm sorry, you must think I'm a nutter" her face, slightly red, still smiling.
"I can't think you're a nutter if I don't know you!" I winked.
"Well I would say we should go for lunch to get to know each other, but I was going to have lunch with my mum. She's here somewhere" She said, biting her lip.
"So am I. We could do it together? " I suggested, a smile coming to my face when her face lit up.
"Brilliant. Give me your number. Ill text you in about half an hour" we exchanged numbers, tried on the pyjamas and both bought them laughing. We went our separate ways and I met up with mum.
As soon as she saw me with the bag, she laughed and looked surprised. "You found something!" she joked. I laughed and rolled my eyes. I told her the story about Alice and the PJs and we shopped around a bit and I got a summery dress and a few basic tops. When I got the text from Alice we decided that both parties would meet at the food court. I spotted Alice and took mum over to her.
"Hey Alice, Hi Mrs Cullen" I said looking at Alice and then her mum. Her mum was beautiful, natural beauty. I could see where Alice and Edward got their good looks from.
"Please, call me Esme; Mrs Cullen makes me sound like my mother in law! She exclaimed. Alice grimaced but had a grin on her lips so I'm guessing this Mrs. Cullen could be quite a handful. Esme turned towards my mum.
I looked up and realised I hadn't introduced her and she was looking a bit uncomfortable. "Oh right, my bad" I laughed and Alice giggled besides me. "This is my mum Renee". Mum shook Esme's hand and the two immediately started talking. They sat down, still engrossed in their conversation. I looked at Alice and winked.
"We're going to get something to eat!" she announced as she laced her arm through mine and we took off to find some food. During lunch, I learnt she had an older brother who was around Rose's age, her dad was a doctor and her Mum was an interior decorator. We spent the rest of the day together after Mum and Esme had hit it off so well. We went our own way and they went theirs. Alice and I spent the whole day in and out of shops. She encouraged me to try things on and I do have to admit, it was nice having my own personal shopper. Especially someone like Alice. She was just so happy all the time! We had just left a shop and I was looking the opposite way and being the clumsy person I was, I nearly tripped over someone's foot. I looked up and a grin spread across my face.
"Jasper!" I exclaimed grinning. Jasper and I had known each other since we were kids and our parents were best friends.
"Bells" he said taking a second look. "What are you doing here, you hate shopping!" I laughed. Everyone knew me so well. Jazz and Rose had moved from Texas as kids so their accent was faint but could still be brought out if they needed it to be.
"I know" I rolled my eyes. "I couldn't put it off any longer!".
He shook his head smirking. "Hey I met Edward Cullen, Rose was going on about him last night" he said suddenly, his face judging my expression. I tried not to blush. Rose had obviously told him the story.
"He's here?" I asked innocently. "I met his sister Alice, she's right..." I stopped as she bounded towards me, "here" I finished.
Alice looked at Jazz the same time as he did and they held their gaze.
I cleared my throat. "Umm Alice this is my friend Jasper, Jazz this is my friend Alice, Edwards sister" I tried to introduce them but they were still looking at each other. I hid a grin. I could feel attraction that was coming off both of them.
"Alice, you didn't tell me your brother was here" I said, trying not to sound like I was accusing her. If she knew how I felt after seeing her brother on TV I was screwed!
"Hmm" was her reply. I shook her arm and she broke contact with Jazz.
"Oh right, well I didn't think It was important and you might have only been spending time with me because he was here!" she winked at me and I tried to have a neutral expression on my face.
At that moment I heard "Isn't this exactly where you like me, I'm exactly where you like me you know, praying for love in a lap dance..." . Panic at the disco? " Alice grinned in approval. "Good choice!". I winked as I checked my phone to see who was calling. It was mum.
"Hey mum" I said, keeping an eye on Alice and Jazz,
"Hey baby, are you ready to go! I've still got to pick up a few things on the way home!" I sighed when mum said she had a few things to pick up because it usually turned into a few hundred, but I knew I had had my day out so she was entitled to finish off her jobs.
"Yeah sure, where do you want me to meet you?"
"Do you remember where we parked?"
"Yeah I'll meet you there in 5".
"No worries Hun". I locked my phone just as Alice's rang. She went through the same conversation.
"Where are you guys parked?" I asked her when she had finished.
"First level" she replied. "You?"
"Second. Come on we can walk together and I can show you the way" I replied. Then I turned to jazz. "Are you saying longer?"
"Yeah" he replied but he had a disappointed expression on his face. I had a feeling it was something to do with Alice leaving. "I'm meeting Mum, Dad and Rose and we're going out for dinner". He turned to Alice and added "Rose is my sister" for her benefit. She nodded and smiled.
"It was a pleasure to meet you?" he said, taking her hand and kissing it, bringing his southern accent forward. She giggled and blushed.
"Texas?" she asked, still pink. "Yup" he said, popping the 'P' and winking at her.
"Come on Alice" I said, pulling her arm and dragging her away. "Later Jazz" I called and heard his reply "Seeya Bells. Poor Alice, she had it bad.
"You have to tell me everything about him,!" She exclaimed excitedly, pulling on my arm.
I winked at her. "How do you feel about getting to know the locals with a movie night?" her replying squeal was nearly deafening. I just laughed and continued to lead her dazed self towards the car park.
Later that night, after getting home and having dinner I asked Mum if she would be cool about letting me have a movie night.
"Sure baby, your father and I are going to a work function next Monday night. How does that sound?" I grinned and hugged her. This was going to be awesome
"Thanks!" I called running to my room. I logged onto Facebook and saw I had a friend request. It was from Alice. I also noticed that Edward had not accepted anyone's friend requests. I shook my head to try to clear it and accepted Alice's friend request. I then started writing an inbox message to Alice, Jazz and Rose. I would have invited Angela but she was going away with her family. I was also assuming Rose was told about meeting Alice from Jazz.
"Hey guys, movie night next Monday to immerse Alice into our culture ;). Alice, feel free to bring Edward since Jazz has met him. Also, bring your older brother if he wants to come. At least he will know someone his own age!
I sent the message and was just about to shut down my laptop when the familiar red (1) appeared above the notifications.
Edward Cullen has accepted your friend request.
Author's note
Edward's POV up next. Please tell me what you think so far and if its better than my other 2!
Be safe xxx
