Chapter 2: Arrival
When we arrived at the airport Mom and Dad got me to my plane and sent me off. It was very emotional because mom hadn't gotten over the car discussion.
I watched the plane take off into the clouds as my sunny home disappeared. I tried to remember Bells description of Forks. She said it was really rainy and cold and less populated, but that's ok. I even remember some people she and mom talked about.
Before Bells left for Forks she would always talk about this guy named Jacob. She never showed me a picture but I knew he was a good friend. Then when I got home from came mom told me about her boyfriend, Edward. He sounded nice but again no picture. All mom said was he was really nice and pale. Not much to go off of but at least I won't be completely clueless.
Bored after a half an hour I took out my new book, it was about vampires. Most girls enjoy fairy tales but I prefer action books. The story followed a young girl in the 17 hundred's falling in love with a vampire but in the end she died and so did he. I probably read it a hundred in the past week I've had it. What can I say, I'm a fast reader and catch a lot more than people think.
After a while I decided to take a nap and before I knew it we landed in Seattle. It was almost 10 pm and because dad didn't know his daughter was coming Bells was going to pick me up. While waiting I pulled out my new cellphone and called mom.
"Please mom, I said to forget it. It's really ok. I mean… you know… I could… I'll be fine." I managed to say though the phone. We had been talking for a few minutes and she was still on the subject of me and dad. "Look I see Bella so I got to go."
"Bye. I love you. Call soon." I heard though the phone. I said bye and sat down on a waiting seat. I didn't really see Bells but it was the only way mom would stop. I sighed and took out a journal Phil gave me.
I wrote-
Just arrived in Forks better wish Bella good luck.
I smiled at the last part. Bella was going to need it. I started doodling on the paper. Not to brag but I was pretty good. I got into an art academy and I'll be going there in two years. I drew a wolf howling at the moon. I didn't have coloring supplies so stopped and put back into my back pack.
"Where is Bells?" I whispered wrapping my arms around my legs as I stared at the dark. A couple minutes passed by and soon I decided to go get something to eat. I dragged my two suit cases, back pack, and purse to the closest tropical smoothie.
"What can I get you?" The lady asked.
I looked at the menu and ordered the Jetty Punch. "Thank you." I smiled politely. "Keep the change." Taking a sip, I walked back over to my waiting area to see Bella waiting looking around.
"Bells!" I yelled and waved. As soon as she saw me she came running towards me.
"Lizzy! I've missed you so much! Here let me help you with your stuff. We'll have to go shopping later but…"
"Bells…" I backed away a bit.
"Oh… about that. Can we talk about it in the car?"
"Fine." I smiled and hugged her again. "But you have to take the suit cases."
"What?" She asked smiling as she let go. "Let's go."
As we walked out to the parking lot I examined Bells face. She looked paler for some reason but I could tell she was happy. She lead me to an orange-ish red truck.
"You got a car!"
"Yep Charlie got it for me as a homecoming gift." I looked away. I would be getting my hope up for a gift from dad. Bella seemed to noticed but helped me in anyways.
We drove a little bit in silence but soon enough she started a conversation.
"So how are you? I heard from mom that you're in high school!"
"Well yes I finished middle school last year but for some reason teachers told me to wait before actually starting it. I'll go to an art academy when I go back in two years."
"Oh, cool."
"So about dad? Oh and your new boyfriend!" I made the last part a bit over exaggerated.
"Well, I still haven't told him but I bet he'll love you." She smiled at me and I gave her a blank stare.
"And…" I pushed.
"And what?"
I looked at her in surprise "Your boyfriend?" I asked a gain a bit slower.
"Oh well… he's nice, and… tall. He's in my classes and…"
"Ok," I stopped her. I knew something was off. Bella was never a good liar, but I wouldn't push it. I could find out on my own. "If you don't want to share your boy you don't have to describe him." She sighed in relief, "But tell me about Jacob."
"Jacob, yes he's doing great. He doesn't know you but once he does he'll love you. He is a bit bigger now but still nice…"
"Cool," I cut her off, "So when do I get to meet your friends?"
"Um…"
I sighed, "So what's dad like?" As if those words were 'It's Christmas' she got really excited.
"Well, he's a head cop and loves fish. He doesn't hover and is usually gone a lot but he's really funny. You'll like him."
"Great." We sat in silence till we reached my new house.
"Time to meet your dad," Bella holds my hand as we approach the house. I quickly look to the side into the woods. I could have sworn I saw someone but Bella kept moving. "You ready Lizzy?"
"Yep let's go."
