A/N: Hey guys, sorry that we weren't able to update yesterday. Fanfiction. net wouldn't let us upload.

Anyway, we wanted your opinions on what direction the story should take. Would you like to create another conflict by adding another character, or something else?

Suggestions would be awesome. :D

I STILL haven't gotten Eclipse yet. ARGH! Oh, the anticipation BURNS!!

Haha. Anyway. This chapter takes place 2 years after the previous chapter. Bella's been in the University of Alaska Southeast (hehe. we got the idea from the first chapter of Eclipse, when Edward and Bella both recieve their acceptance letters.) for two years. A boy and his sister transfer to the school. (guess who:D)

Read on to find out more:D All characters belong Stephenie Meyer.

Chapter 11: The New Comers

2 years later; Bella's POV

"BELLA!!!!!" my roommate, Allison, came bursting through the door and informed me excitedly, "Oh my gosh! You won't believe it! This REALLY hot guy and her sister just transferred to our school!"

"Um…okay. Why should I be excited about this?" I asked her.

"Uh, hello, in case you haven't notice, you've been in college for TWO years, and still don't have a boyfriend. You're beautiful, and Edward – the new guy- is just ultra-gorgeous! You guys would make a perrrrfect couple!" she put an emphasis on the "Perfect".

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, slow down! I haven't even met this 'gorgeous' guy. Plus, there are plenty of available and beautiful girls in our dorm that he can choose from. What makes you think he'll choose me?" I attempted to calm the too-worked-up Allison down.

"Fine," she pouted. "But I swear if you see him, you'll totally fall in love with him. If it weren't because I'm already with Josh, I'd totally go out with him."

I ignored her, and continued to stare at the book I was reading.

"I'm going to check him out again," Allison told me after a minute. "Are you coming?"

"No thanks," I replied. "Why don't you go enjoy the scenery yourself? I've got some work to catch up on." I pointed at the pile of reports that I needed to work on.

"Fine," she repeated. "I'll be back later."

As abruptly as she had entered the room, she left.

I've been attending the University of Alaska Southeast for two years now. I had chosen to come to this school because the name brought an unfamiliar sense of warmth to me whenever I thought about it. It was odd since I've never been to Alaska in my entire life. Yet, when I deciding on what college to attend, the University of Alaska Southeast came to my mind, so that's how I ended up at this school.

What was really weird, though, was that I couldn't really remember anything that happened after I moved to Forks in my junior year. Everything seemed to go by like a blur. It seemed like as if that period of my life was blank. The fact that I couldn't recall anything from the last two years of my high school career disturbed me. Charlie had not been really helpful on regaining my memory either. Every time I asked him about it, he'd just change the subject as quickly as I had come up with it. It was getting on my nerves. Over time, my desire to pursue memories of my junior and senior year slowly dissolved. I got over it, and went on with my life. Although during moments like this, the urge of finding out more about the two mysterious years of my life would overwhelm me so much that I end up hyperventilating.

However, sometimes when I sleep, I would dream of a bronze haired boy. I could never see his face clearly because he was always under a shadow. Under the shade though, I could vaguely see that he had an angular nose and prominent cheekbones. His eyes were dark, gleaming with an odd shade of gold. He never talked or answered my questions. He just stood there, silently looking at me. There was something familiar about him that I couldn't really explain. It felt like I knew him, but I was sure that I have never seen him in my life.

The dreams always ended up with me chasing after the exquisite boy while he slowly disappeared into the dark. I would run desperately after him and eventually lose him. Abruptly, the dream would end, leaving me breathless and confused.

After a while, when these dreams happened more and more frequently, I came to the conclusion that the boy in my dream probably had something to do with the missing years of my life.

I started to hope that I could meet him someday. Sometimes during the day, I would think of him. I thought up questions that I would ask him if I ever meet him.

Unintentionally, I began to think about him so much that he became a part of my life.


"Ugh, I'm going to be late!" I muttered to myself, dashing through the almost empty hallway towards my Chemistry lab. "Mr. Kart is going to burn me alive!"

The first warning bell rang and I felt my heart beat pump wildly against my ribs.

Damn.

As I dashed down the stairs my knees buckled below me and I tumbled forward, my books flew out of my arms.

Before my head could hit the floor, I felt a pair of cool arms wrap protectively around my waist and smoothly pulled me up.

"Are you okay?" a velvety voice asked.

I cracked open my eyes and saw a pair of golden eyes staring down at me intently."Y-yes," I stammered, squirming out of his arms, which he let go quickly.

He bent down to pick up my text books and handed them to me. "You should watch out, you're bound to get hurt," he murmured. His eyes were sort of dazed, like he was in a dream.

I laughed nervously. "Thanks," I heard the second bell ring and began to panic. "Oh my goodness, I have to get to class. Thanks again! See you around!" I waved and raced towards the Chemistry lab.


I opened the door knob once I arrived and peeked into the lab room, hoping to see the professor absent.

Instead I got, "Thank you for joining us, Miss Swan." Mr. Kart, the chemistry professor, glared at me. "Why don't you go take a seat?" he spat at me in a cold tone. "And let me remind you that I do not tolerate tardiness."

I nodded. "Sorry I'm late, sir," I muttered, dashing towards my seat.

Mr. Kart gave me one hard look and returned to his lecture. I quickly fished open my text book after peering at the page number from the student next to me.

That's when I noticed the student wasn't my usual partner. It was the boy I met in the hallway. How did he get here before me, anyway? He was sitting casually with his arms propped on the table. His head was leaning on his hands, which gave me a clear view of his delicate features.

He had memorizing golden eyes and hair in a strange shade of blonze. His jaw was hard and he had high cheekbones. His arms were muscular and pale, like his face. All things considered, he could easily pass as a model.

Then I frowned, he reminded me an awful lot of the boy from my dreams. Who was he?

"Edward, why don't you do this problem?" Mr. Kart's voice brought back my focus.

Edward! That's right! The new student that transferred here with his sister! The boy that Allison was completely crazy about. I had to admit, though, Edward was very attrative. I envied the girl who was able to capture his heart. However, when the image of Edward being with another girl flashed through my mind, I felt a wave of resentment rush through me.

That's odd, I thought, I don't even know this guy.

While I was once again lost in my own world, Edward stood up from his seat without replying and walked- more like danced- towards the white board.

He wrote the answer on the board confidently and strolled back to his seat. Needless to say, his answer was correct.

"Hi, my name is Edward Cullen," his soft voice introduced.

"Hey. I'm Isabella Swan, but I prefer Bella," I replied, my voice staggering a little.

He chuckled. "I know," he whispered.

I raised my eyebrows at him. How would he know? He'd never seen me until a couple of minutes ago. Hmm. Maybe Allison told him when she was 'checking him out'.

Edward merely shook his head and said, "Never mind about that."

The rest of class went by as a blur. I spent the whole time sneaking glances at Edward. Occasionlly, I caught him staring at me through sad and wistful eyes, kind of like how someone would look at a lover.

Well, that's interesting, I said silently.

While i wait anxiously for Eclipse to come, I'd love reviews to keep me company. muahaha. :D I hope I get it tomorrow!