A/N: Thanks for the love! :)

Summary: Follow 13-year-old Bella Swan's diary over a span of several years as she navigates her first crush, first heartbreak, first kiss, first everything. Daily updates until complete.

Disclaimer: Rated T for teens and older. Obviously, I don't own Bella or Edward or any of the characters you recognize. They belong to Stephenie Meyer. I'm just borrowing them for some fun.

Aug. 13, 2000

Dear Diary,

School starts tomorrow. I'm really nervous, especially since Ali told me she's in a different homeroom. We've had the same classes forever! I can't believe we're only going to have two classes together this year. At least our lockers are close together, and we have the same lunch period!

Mom told me that it's probably a good thing, because it'll force me to meet new people and make new friends. She said Ali and I have been too reliant on each other. Isn't that what best friends are for?

I'm so confused.

The only thing I know for sure is that I'm not taking you with me. You're going to stay here where it's safe. The last thing I need is for you to get stolen and end up in enemy hands. :-P

Love,

Bella

P.S. I haven't seen Edward in forever. :(

Chapter End Notes: Ugh. I hated it when I was always forced into separate classes from my friends!