The rewrite on all chapter are complete I have decided to split off Bella and Edward POVs into different chapters for the first two chapters, because I felt it told the story better. Bella's POV is in first person and Edward's is in third person. I left chapter three alone, but all others have been changed. So, if you get a chance, go back read it from the beginning.

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Disclaimer: I do not own sparkly Edward, but I'd like to for Christmas, though.

And on with the story….

Chapter 4: Traveling Man

BVOP

My bags were packed. I said good bye to my few acquaintances as school. My only real friends were Debussy, Chopin, and Beethoven, so I really was not leaving anything behind but Renee. But I hadn't told Edward that I would be moving there. I wanted to see him first. I wanted to make sure I would not hurt him, before I got too close.

Renee seemed so confused and heartbroken to my leaving, but I assured her it was for the best. I told her I really wanted to know Charlie just a little better. She held me, not noticing how cold I really was, but she always was just a bit oblivious to even major things like that; nevertheless, it was better for her that way.

"Come on, it will get dark soon if you don't leave, Bella." Phil chirped to us away from our good-byes. I wanted to take my truck to Forks, so I was going to drive all the way, with some stops along the way. Not that I needed to sleep, but I needed to pretend for Renee.

We said our good-byes once more as I climbed in to my truck and started to roll away from them. The trip was mostly uneventful. I got hit on a few times by these drunken airhead guys on their way to California, but I resolved that quickly when I nearly broke their fingers. I listened to Ricky Nelson for a good part of the trip, "Traveling Man" being one I favored, currently.

I pulled up to a familiar house with white siding. A house that I had done my best to avoid for the last 17 years. Charlie was waiting by the front door as I pulled up. I assume he must of heard my truck coming from a distance. He said very few words, but I could tell he was happy to see me. Of course, just to his style, he did not hover as I unpacked.

That night, as I laid there waiting for a new day, I thought about how I would fake my death. I had thought of several different scenarios over time, but I just wasn't ready to yet. I knew it would break Renee's heart. I could pretend to go college, and not come home during the holidays for a little while, but eventually that lie would run out...

EPOV

I hadn't heard from her in several days. Maybe she didn't want to talk to me anymore, I thought. I had a few minutes until I had to leave for school, but I did not really care to go today. I thought I had something… someone…

I sighed, I logged into my email once more, and to my surprise, she had emailed me.

Edward,

Sorry for being so MIA. Didn't mean to make you worry, if I did. I had to go on quick trip over the weekend. I hope you have a good day, and I will talk to you later.

-Bella.

Before I had time to celebrate, Alice announced quite loudly throughout the house, even for human hearing, "We are going to have a new student today at school, and I will have a new best friend. Won't this be fun?"

A/N: I wrote this pretty quickly, because I know I have been so bad about not updating. I hope you all enjoyed. I did not have much of a chance to proofread, so sorry if there are any errors. Also, looking for a Beta, if anyone is interested.