BELLA

I wake to the sun actually being in my face today and smile. Yesterday went so well at school and I actually can't wait to get there. Alice and Rose were some great girls, the boys too. I still didn't know what to make out of Jasper, but oh well. I get up and stretch as I make my way over to my closet to figure out what to wear. I pull down a yellow thermal and plain black tee for today. I throw them to my bed and then turn to pull out a pair of jeans and opt for some skinny's today. I pull them on over my undies, I haven't been able to sleep in pants since HE ripped the pair I had on when I hit puberty. Left a nasty bruise that night on my left thigh so no pants were easier and less hurtful.

I take my night shirt off and clasp my bra into place, picking up the thermal. I pull it over my head, the same with the tee and then find my brush. I pull my hair back again today, but in a high ponytail now that my last bruises aren't there anymore. The ones on my neck took months to heal because of the scar tissue that piled up with the bruising. I shrug in the mirror of the bathroom, taking out my toothbrush. I quickly brush my teeth and then head back to my room to make sure I have everything I need, noticing a blinking light on my phone. I slide my thumb to unlock it to see a message from Alice:

We won't be there today because Uncle Carlisle takes us hiking and stuff when the sun's out since it's rare. Rose and I will try to come over after school if we get back in time. Don't let them get you down and let us know if we have to beat up anyone. Jasper says to tell you hi. -Alice

I sigh, there went my good day, maybe Charlie would let me stay home. I shake my head, remembering my mother wanting me to start new. I couldn't do that if I hid when the only people to be nice weren't there. I couldn't let myself become dependent on them.

"Alright, hope to see you later. Tell him I said hey."

I lock my phone and head down to eat with Charlie before he takes me to school.

"Morning, Bella."

I smile and wave as I take a plate of the eggs and bacon he cooked for today. We eat in silence, of course, and I try to not be so anxious about school today. I rinse my plate when I'm finished and follow Charlie to the cruiser. He pulls up about a block away because he's trying to help me fit in. His words, not mine. I smile and give him a high five before getting out. Lame I know, and I will one day hug the man, I swear it. I walk the short distance up to the building and get into my first class before everyone else. I keep my head down, trying not to draw any attention to me.

"So like I wonder what's up with her?"

"The Cullen's aren't here today. Guess they already got sick of the lack of talking."

I close my eyes and drown out the kids coming in.

I recognized the voice from yesterday. Rose put them in their place and I smiled at the memory. I keep my head down and listen as the teacher goes on and on about a book I have read millions of times, Wuthering Heights. I loved that book. HE ripped my only copy a few years back, but I taped it the best I could. It was missing pages though, so as least I'd get to read the whole thing! I was so glad when class was over and quickly made my way to band. I played the drums since I was like three. It was a phase that my mom went through and I stuck with them. I sit in my space, which would usually be close to Alice, who played percussion as well. No one talked in this class though since there was a concert coming up. Lunch finally came and I took my lunch to a tree outside.

I kept feeling eyes on me though, but couldn't find anything when I looked around. I shake my head to rid it of thoughts, reminding myself HE isn't going to get me anymore, Renee made sure of that. I just wish she didn't leave me too. I heard the lunch bell and made my way in for History. I liked the blocked scheduling here, it meant we didn't have the same things every day. Band switched with Gym so that we only had it every other day and Art switched with study hall. History, English, Bio, these switched out some also. I tried to listen to another Civil War lecture, but I don't think the teacher likes this part of History. I may have to get Jasper to help me, he's at least interested in it.

It was finally time for the last class, Art. I used drawing as an outlet in my diary and so Charlie and I thought this class may help as well. The teacher was awesome and let us draw whatever popped in our heads. I looked around since I was first here and saw Jasper's work about the Civil War. They looked so freaking real, I may have to ask him about it. Edward, Alice's boyfriend, did a lot of music type drawings. He incorporated it into everyday situations which was really cool and unique. I sat down at a table in the back and watched as everyone piled into the room.

I pulled out my sketchbook that Charlie had gotten me and my pencils. We were to draw and use color for whatever emotion we wanted to try to bring out. I closed my eyes and let the pencil move like always. When I was done, I saw eyes. I smiled, they were sad ones. I studied the picture, knowing I never really had one theme, I just drew what popped up in a thought at any point of time. Blue, I had decided for the color of them. I pulled out my blue color pencil and began to color. I got the pupil the way I wanted and then pulled out my white and grey to accent the outer eye the way I wanted it. I used a black, wanting to make the upper and lower lashes thick and dark and then added drops of water to the top lashes for the tears. I added in some more grey and black to add depth to the picture and then put an I S in the lower corner for signature. I had finished with about five minutes and so I cleaned up my area and then took the picture to the teacher.

"Wow, this is really good, Bella. How long have you been drawing?"

I held up a finger and then typed, showing him my device. "Since I was 10."

He smiled and sit in on the desk. "Good job, you can leave if you want for the day."

I nod and slip my bag on. I carry my device in my hand as I head out to text Charlie. When I get outside I see a black mercedes with tinted windows. The front passenger window rolls down and it's Rose.

"We told Charlie we could get you."

I smile and scoot in behind them, noticing the clouds were back and it looked like rain. We make it to my house and we get out. I drop my bag by the door and take the device to charge, grabbing my pad on the way back down.

"So, how was school?" Alice asked as we sat for a movie.

I shrugged. "Long and boring. Mr. Turner liked my drawing."

"That's good. Um, we wanted to know if you wanted to stay over on Friday and go shopping? The boys are camping so it'd be just us girls." Rose asked.

I tilted my head in thought for a moment and smiled, nodding.

"Good."

We leaned back, no more talking as the movie started. I heard the sound of Charlie's cruiser as the moved stopped and sighed, I wasn't ready for them to leave.

"Hey girls."

"Hey, Charlie."

"Hey."

I just smiled and waved, having him my notepad asking about Friday.

He read it and looked at me, nodding with a smile. I jumped up and hugged him without thinking about it. I jumped back and my eyes got big as I looked at him. Rose mumbled something about food with Esme as they left, but I didn't really hear them.

After the door shut, Charlie smiled. "It's ok, Bella. I'm glad you trust me enough to hug me."

I smiled, feeling the tears in my eyes. He pulled me back to him and wrapped me up as I felt the tears leaving my eyes. I hadn't cried since I was 8, not really. I didn't even cry when I saw my mom, or when we buried her. My father held me for who knows how long for the first time since I got to see him again for the last six months before finally getting to come here. When I calmed down, he pulled back to look at me. "I love you kiddo. I won't let anything happen to you here."

I smiled and nodded, closing my eyes as he kissed my forehead and said something about pizza. I went upstairs and did what little reading I probably didn't need to do for English and then went to grab a slice or two when Charlie called for me that pizza was here. While eating, I watched a bit of the baseball game with him before heading up to take my shower. I did my routine and then climbed back into bed. I heard my phone sound and looked over to see a text. I opened it up, furrowing my brow as I didn't notice the number.

"Hey, Bella. It's Jasper. Don't hate my sister, I made her give me your number. I hope you had a good day today and a good night's rest. See you in the morning"

I smiled as I pushed reply. "It's ok, tell her I'm not mad and I don't hate her. I am curious why you wanted it though."

I hit send and laid there, part of me hoping he'd reply. When I heard the sound, my heart skipped just a bit. I opened the text and smiled.

"All I can give you now as a because as I don't really know. I just don't wanna scare ya, lovely."

"For some reason, you don't. Don't worry, I'm not too sure on it either. I may need your help in history. I don't think Mr. Barnes liked the Civil War :)"

"LOL, sure just let me know. Get some sleep and I'll see ya in class."

"K, See you 2morrow."

I put my phone down after making sure to save his number and roll over, sleep instantly claiming as I have a real smile for the first time in a long time.

Hey all, this is my only update for this story today! Thank you all for your patience and I am back up and running now that the internet is back up and I'm temporarily moved. Please continue to leave comments below to let me know what you think. I'm going to try to post a link to the eye that I described for Bella's drawing, if I get it I'll let you know! Till next time! :)B