Author's Note: Yay, this story is becoming a big success! Thanks so much! Chapter takes place a little more than 10 years later in a small town in Canada.
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight, although I can definitely dream.
Remeeting
Another sunrise, days started bleeding into each other five years ago. I went to go get ready for another first day in a new school. This will be the 6th time I've relocated since my transformation. I took a hot shower, letting the temperature soak into my cold skin, momentarily warming me. It didn't take long to get ready, I didn't need to blow dry my hair to get the supermodel look or do anything to my face. I chuckled to myself, even if I wanted to waste time, I couldn't.
"Bella, you ready?" Henry asked from the other side of the door.
"Almost, give me five minutes," I answered. I met Henry eight years ago and ever since then he sort of became my new family. He literally worships the ground I walk on. He told me I loved me on numerous occasion, but to me, he is nothing more than a friend. Part of me wished that I could grow to love him, he was always there whenever I needed him. When I broke down he was there to comfort me, when I couldn't break a smile he was there to make me laugh. Still, I couldn't love him, somewhere in the back of my mind I stubbornly held on to the past and refused to let go even though there was no hope.
Henry has blue eyes and blond hair today, his power was appearance. He could change his appearance hair, eyes, etc. at will. "Very nice. Are you keeping it for the next two years," I complimented. He nodded and grinned. "Have a good day at work," I said heading to my car. Henry was looked old enough to work so he never had to go to school ever again, lucky bastard. I got in the car and drove to my new high school at the speed limit. I was in no rush to get there, I am quite early.
I drove into a small parking lot and parked my car directly in front of the main entrance into the school. I was careful to do everything at human speed, I got out and walked towards the door. The main office was cramped and messy with random papers everywhere. The woman behind the counter was filing her long nails happily and didn't even noticed I came in.
"Hi, I'm Isabella Swan. I'm new." She looked up stunned when she saw me. I wonder if it's because I surprised her or because like every other human, she thought I was too pretty to exist. After a moment, she shook her head breaking out of her trance and said, "Oh yes, Isabella, here's your schedule and the map of the school. Have a good day!" Henry seemed to have taken care of everything for me.
"Thanks," I replied with as much enthusiasm as I could muster. I left reading through my schedule quickly memorizing the classes and the direction to each of them. The parking lot was filled now and students filed out of their cars chattering with each other. I assumed that it was okay to head to class. My first class was English, the teacher was a short bald man. "Hi I'm Isabella Swan, I'm new." I had to say this numerous times in the past decade and it came out like a line delivered by an actor. He didn't even look up to see who I was, he just pointed me to a empty desk in the front of the room. I sat down, preparing to tune out, you can only relearn the same things so many times without it getting on your nerves. I was turning my pencil between my fingers when someone came to sit next to me and caused me to look up.
"Hi, you must be new. I'm Troy." he offered his hand for me to shake.
"I'm Bella," I replied but didn't take his hand. I don't think I can explain why my hand was ice cold. He looked hurt for a moment but recovered quickly. He opened his mouth to say something but was interrupted by the teacher trying to start class. I let out breath, relieved to be spared the ''nice to meet you'' conversation. During the hour and a half of class, Troy kept glancing at me every few minutes. I think I have a new admirer. I avoided eye contact with him so I wouldn't encourage anything. When the bell rang, I gathered my things and got up to leave.
"Bella, what class do you have next? I can help you find it," Troy offered cheerfully.
"Intro to Business," I sighed. His green eyes lit up and it grew to the size of quarters.
"I have it too! Come on I'll take you." I forced a slight smile and followed him. I was amazed at how much he talked, he rambled on and on about random subjects only needing me to add in a little comment once in a while. Intro to Business was boring as usual, I just sat there staring at the teacher pretending to listen while she rambled on about public debt. When the bell rang, I was out the door as quickly as I could without looking suspicious. I couldn't take another moment of listening to Troy talking about football or whatever topic that crosses his mind next.
I had first lunch so I headed to the cafeteria, got in line, and bought the food that I will be staring at for the next 20 minutes without touching. I received several offers to sit at tables, so I just agreed to the first offer from a group of giggly girls. I was walking with a them to their table when the doors of the cafeteria opened and a scent that has become imprinted in my mind permanently hit me like a moving train. I froze instantly and turned my head in the direction of the scent. Fate can't seem to leave me alone. Just then, he turned in my direction and his eyes met mine instantaneously. His golden eyes grew big and he muttered my name quietly. I never thought I'd hear that voice or see that angelic face ever again. I tore my eyes away and dumped my untouched tray in the nearby trash can and ran towards the exit at human speed.
Once I was outside and had made sure no one was around, I got in my car as quickly as I can and locked the doors. I placed my head on the steering wheel and closed my eyes and tried to convince myself that I was imagining things and it was foolish to still think this way. A quiet knocking on my car window made me jump, I glanced out to see who it was disturbing my concentration. There he stood. I gasped and opened the door, he jumped out of the way, the door narrowly missing him.
"Bella?" he asked exasperated. I couldn't find my words, I just stared at him. My emotions were running wild inside of me, surprise, happiness, anger all mixed together. He reached out and pulled me to him, hugging me tightly. "Bella!" My arms were limp at my side and my entire body felt like it was made out of stone. My mind running through what happened ten years ago.
"Bella, I will always be here by your side." That was what he said to me, yet, he left me and leaving only a single rose behind.
I regained my consciousness and pushed him off as hard as I could. We stared at each other for a while before I shook my head slightly, turned on my heel, and ran back into the school dazed. The bell had already rang and the halls were filled with students. I slowed to a walk and regulated my breathing before going to my next class. When I passed the cafeteria I spotted his family, they were all staring at me with absolute shock and disbelief. The pain inflicted on my heart had dulled over the course of 10 years and had become tolerable, was suddenly back with vengeance. I forced my eyes forward and continued heading to P.E ignoring the stares from the people that walked out of my life without a word. Of all the towns that I could've ended up, it had to be this one. I cursed myself silently for bringing this onto myself.
Author's Note: I was thinking of writing this chapter in Edward's view so we can fully understand everything. Yes or no?
