Chapter 3: She Will Be Loved- Maroon 5
Waking up in the morning I was, confused as to where I was, but as soon as I looked out the window I remembered. La Push. Again I smiled. Ugh too much smiling in to short of a time.
I got my small bag of toiletries and grabbed my jeans and a large emerald green off the shoulder sweater. I took a quick shower and got dressed. Then I went into my room and took out my small mirror. I looked into the reflection. My green eyes were framed with long dark lashes, but had dark bags under them, that were even more noticeable by my extremely pale skin. My black hair hung in waves down to my waist. I needed a haircut. I had a small scar on my left cheek from the accident when I lost my parents.
Always a reminder.
I tossed the mirror back into the open suitcase on the floor and quickly put on my beige boots. I grabbed my worn messenger bag and put in my sketchbook and pencils. Then walked into the kitchen looking for Sue.
"Alli your up. I made some breakfast," I sat down and bit a piece of toast. Sue was chopping veggies.
"Thanks," I whispered, "do you think it would be alright if I went out by the beach for awhile?"
"Yes, that's fine, just don't go into the woods, there are a bunch of wild animals out there and it's dangerous," she warned, "and finish your breakfast." I nodded and quickly took a bite of the toast and scrambled eggs.
"Is everyone still asleep?" I asked.
"Leah is still sleeping, Harry went out fishing, with Billy Black, one of his old friends. You'll meet him soon enough, and his son Jacob. And Seth is at school," She continued working on whatever she was cooking. "Which reminds me," she turned, "you starts school tomorrow," she smiled sheepishly.
Great a new school, I knew my face showed disappointment, "You didn't think I was going to let you just wander around the reservation did you. You have to go to school," she teased.
I rolled my eyes smiling sheepishly and continued eating.
"You won't be going to school here in the reservation I'm afraid. The school is full. You're going to Forks which is the tiny town right next to us." she smiled, "Harry will drop you off. We already got you some notebooks I'll give them to you when you get back."
I smiled and stood up, "Sure, and thanks for breakfast. I'll be back soon."
I walked down the worn path Harry had driven on and followed the street I knew would lead to the beach.
The sand was a dark color with spots of black and white and the wind was a bit harder, blowing my hair in every direction. I saw a piece of driftwood and sat down, placing my messenger bag next to me. I grabbed a hair tie and quickly braided my hair to the side tying it securely. I took out my sketchbook and pencils and began sketching the forest to the left. I don't know how long I was out there, trying to get every detail down, when a boy came out through the trees wearing nothing but cut off jeans. As he came closer I realized that he was probably around my age 16 or maybe older. 18? He had muscles everywhere. His face was even better. I felt like a creep ogling him when he didn't even notice me. Why was he coming out of the forest anyways? Didn't Aunt Sue say it was dangerous?
He finally noticed me when he was a few feet away. He stopped mid stride and stared right at me. His dark eyes held me in a trance for what seemed like forever until he finally looked down. I shook my head trying to clear my mind. He slowly walked over with a slightly baffled expression. Did I have something on my face?
"I've never seen you around before," he said with warily.
"I-I just moved here. I'm staying with Sue and Harry Clearwater," I stuttered quietly. He continued staring at me and I quickly looked down.
"Umh, I'm Jacob Black, my dad's friends with Harry," he said sitting down on the driftwood. I looked back up.
"You're dad's Billy Black," I stated. He looked at me questioningly, "Sue mentioned you guys." He nodded his head, "I'm Alli, its short for Allissandra." I made a face at my full name, I hated it.
"It's a beautiful name. It sounds foreign and full of mystery," he chuckled nervously. I rolled my eyes feeling my face heat up slightly.
"Did you draw that?" he asked in surprise. I quickly looked down at my sketchbook and nodded slowly. "Can I see?" I looked up straight into his dark brown eyes and handed him my sketchbook. As soon as he broke eye contact, I wanted to snatch my sketches back. I never let anyone look at them before. I tapped my fingers on my leg as I watched him assess the drawing.
"Its amazing," he whispered looking up at me. I smiled happily at the compliment and he grinned. I couldn't breath. That grin lit up his whole face making him look even better than I thought possible.
"Jake!"
He got up hearing his name and a smile broke out. He walked towards whoever called his name. There was a girl also around our age. She was just as pale as me, but she had beautiful brown hair and large brown eyes. She ran towards Jacob tripping once or twice, also smiling like he was. Of course, he had a girlfriend. It shouldn't matter. I have to keep my distance from everyone, I reminded myself. I packed my pencils back into my bag and held onto my sketchbook for dear life. It was my safety blanket. I stood up as she reached him. Looking at her closer she seemed a bit too skinny and she also had dark circles under her eyes. Although she was smiling there was a sadness to her.
"Hey Bella," he said with fondness. I looked down feeling a strange hurt in the pit of my stomach. I was jealous. Ugh, get a hold of yourself you just met him! I berated myself. He walked back towards me. "This is Alli, she's Sue's and Harry's niece, and she just moved here." She came towards me and extended her hand, "It's nice to meet you," she smiled kindly.
"You too," I said shaking her hand awkwardly, while trying not to let my things fall.
"Hey look you guys match! Both super pale," Jacob said laughing. Bella blushed and giggled softly.
"Do you live by here?" I asked.
"Oh no, I live in Forks," she said
"I'll be going to school there starting tomorrow," I said in good spirits. I'd at least know someone.
"Good luck," she said. I frowned.
"What do you mean?"
"Forks is a small town. You're going to be the shiny new toy. Everyone will shower you with attention," she smiled in real sympathy. She was really nice, I liked her already. She seemed to care so much for disappointing me with that information, even though she just met me.
"Ugh, just what I need, more attention," I muttered. She laughed.
"Wow you both hate attention," said Jacob, "You'll be best friends in not time."
"Oh I'm sorry! I'm taking time from you being with your girlfriend!" I bit my lip and frowned as Jacob chuckled and Bella bushed.
"Nah me and Bells are just friends," he smiled.
"Oh, oops," I smiled, relieved for no reason. Bella laughed nervously.
"Do you need a ride to school tomorrow? I could pick you up," she offered.
"Umh, Harry's dropping me off, I'll ask for another time. What grade are you in?" I asked looking at her.
"I'm a senior," she shrugged.
"Me too. Maybe we might have some classes together," I said hopefully.
"How old are you?" she asked puzzled.
"I'm 16 but I skipped a grade," I looked down embarrassed at being such a nerd.
"That's cool, I wish I was that smart," she grinned. I looked towards the sky and realized it would start raining soon. "I better go, it looks like rain is inevitable here and I don't want to get soaked," I said softly.
"Bye Alli," Jacob said. I smiled at him and looked towards Bella.
"At school tomorrow please stay by my side," I asked embarrassed.
"Of course," she smiled gently.
"Bye," I said and quickly walked back home.
