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Sorry for the delay in updates, my computer crashed last week and I'm being very bad and updating while at work…SHHH don't tell! LOL

On with the story…

Chapter 3

The alarm went off much too early the next day, but Bella was determined to make the best of it. She grabbed some jeans and a t-shirt and headed off to the shower. I hope James is doing okay, Bella thought while washing her hair. He really was a mess after his dad's death. First he lost his mom to cancer in July and then his dad kills himself six months later. He's such a great friend, but after Phil found him passed out in my room, he convinced mom he was trouble and bringing me down with him. I'll have to call when I get home from school, thought Bella as she finished getting dressed for school.
"Dry my hair or throw it up in a ponytail" Bella wondered to herself. Her hair was so long and thick it took forever to dry. "I guess a ponytail it is since I need to get to school early and get my schedule."

As Bella walked out to her car, she still couldn't believe it was hers, she sat in it just listening to it purr before actually heading off to school. Wait until I tell James about this, she thought. James had taught Bella how to drive and they loved talking cars and messing around with them in his garage before he lost his mom. Hopefully he's been able to back to work, it's always helped him relax, thought Bella.

Bella pulled into an empty parking spot and headed for the office. The only problem with the car was the extra attention it brought her; she hated being the center of attention, being the new kid was hard enough.

"Hey nice ride," she heard a velvety voice say from behind her.

"Thanks" she said and turned to give the guy a smile, by nearly fell over when she saw the beautiful guy standing there smiling at her. What is with this town and beautiful guys? First Jake and now this guy? But, in all honestly Jake has nothing on this guy thought Bella.

"I'm Edward Cullen" said that amazing voice.

"Bella Swan, nice to meet you Edward." Bella managed to say sounding pretty close to normal.

"Welcome to Forks High. If you need help finding your way around I'd be happy to assist. I was new here just two years ago so I know what you're going through."

Wow, thanks that's really nice of you, although I shouldn't have too much trouble, my middle school in Phoenix was bigger than this place." Bella laughed, "But, I'll let you know if I need any help."

"Okay then" said Edward, giving her a gorgeous smile as he walked away.

After regaining her ability to think Bella walked to the office to get her schedule and start her day. Not too bad she thought, English, Trigonometry, French, Choir, lunch, Chemistry, and Culinary Arts, a pretty cool schedule.

"Hi, you must be Isabella" said a nasally voice beside Bella.

"Yeah that's me, but everyone calls me Bella."

"I'm Jessica, and this is Lauren, Tanya and Angela" said the girl, pointing to the three gorgeous girls with her. They didn't really seem all that friendly, but who am I to judge thought Bella, at least they seem to be trying.

"It's nice to meet you all."

"Didn't you move here from Arizona?" asked the beautiful strawberry blonde named Tanya.

"Yes I did, Phoenix to be exact," answered Bella.

"You're awfully pale for being from Phoenix, I'd think you'd be more tan" laughed Lauren. Yeah I didn't think they seemed all that genuine in their welcome.

"By the way," Jessica said interrupting Bella's thoughts, "we saw you flirting with Edward earlier. Stay away from him, he's ours" she warned, no longer pretending to be friendly.

"I wasn't flirting with him, but whatever!" said Bella as she turned and walked away. Okay maybe this year and three months will suck after all.

AN: Once again thanks for reading, I haven't gotten any reviews and I would really appreciate knowing what people think, so if you have a few seconds please let me know. On the bright side, with no reviews no one has said they hate it yet, so I'll keep going.