[02]
Meeting Bella
|Twilight|
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|Angel's POV|
Introductions were something I always dreaded and loved at the same time. I loved being able to meet new people and form new connections but I hated the awkward air that was left behind if the introduction was less than stellar. Today I was going to introduce myself to yet another person and hopefully become friends with her.
I woke up this morning re-energized from a good solid block of sleep. It was about nine or so and I wandered out into the kitchen to find a note from dad. He went into work briefly and was going to be back in time to pick me up for the mariners game that Charlie was hosting a little viewing for.
After a quick breakfast I dressed myself in a pair of jeans shorts and a graphic tee. I also grabbed my parka and keys. I smiled seeing a set of house keys already attached to my truck keys. So thoughtful... anyway I laced up my shoes and made my way to my truck. Might as well familiarize myself with the area so my commute to school will be easier.
Starting my truck I blared Paranoid by Black Sabbath and tore down the road ready for the world practically (not really). You would think a petite feminine looking girl like me who is only about five-two/ five-three would want one of those little beetle cars but no, mama wanted a truck and I got one. She's my baby too. You could say that my truck kind of compensates for my small stature.
I continued down the roads of Forks finding every nook and cranny. I found my way to the school to, luckily the school is a straight shot to my house with only one left turn at the end, meaning easy commute. I also found the local diner and a small family owned doughnut shop.
I must have lost track of time because my phone rang and it was dad.
"Hey Daddy," I answered quickly pulling over.
"Are you out? I came home and your truck wasn't there," dad spoke slightly worried.
"Yes I am. I've been trying to get myself acquainted with the roads out here. I'm doing good so far," I smiled.
"Ok sweetie. I'm just going to give you Charlie's address so you can make it there on your own. I want you to know where he lives just encase I can't get to you," dad spoke seriously.
"Ok, I'll meet you there then," I hung up and received the address.
It was fairly easy to get to Charlie's place and it looks like I showed up right on time. My dad was pulling up right as Charlie was.
Cop car... so dad's a cop.
"Hey, I'm Angel. I'm just about as new as you are," I greeted the teenage girl that had stepped out of Charlie's cruiser.
She was about average hight and weight while also having that sort of girl next door charm to her. She also had nice chestnut hair and a heart shaped face that went well with her slim yet soft body. I could definitely tell she wasn't the athletic type. I wasn't really either. I could run and maybe play some contact sports but for the most part I was generally too small.
"I'm Bella. It's nice to meet you," Bella mumbled shyly.
I guess she's slightly anti-social. That's fine, I'll help her out in that department.
"I only arrived here yesterday. I understand how you must be feeling going from one place to another," I still offered a friendly smile and tried to make her feel a little more comfortable.
"Are you going to Forks High School?" Bella asked gaining a little bit more confidence.
Yeah that's it. You can do it.
"Yeah I am. I'm starting my senior year," I grinned.
"Senior? You're so tiny!" Bella smiled jokingly.
I was a little taken back. She had a sense of humor, real subtle but still funny. I like it. I think we'll be good friends.
"I prefer the term fun sized or vertically challenged," I laughed full heartedly.
"Vertically challenged? I like that. Do you want a ride to school tomorrow? It'll be nice to at least know one person in a school full of strangers," Bella and I hit it off immediately despite the shy awkward disposition she presented when I first met her.
Jake and Billy soon showed up. Billy had a whole case of beer in his lap and I rolled my eyes.
"Hey Jake," I greeted while Charlie introduced her Billy.
"Hey. Glad to see you and Bella get along. You know I used to build mud pies with her when we were little," Jake grinned.
"Fun. Only mud pies I made were actually chocolate pudding pies for thanksgiving," I smiled.
"I'll have to show you how to make a proper mud pie sometime," Jake nudged as Bella migrated towards us when the three adults of the group started to play fight.
"Is that normal?" Bella asked looking towards Billy, Charlie and my dad.
"It gets worse with age. I promise you that," Jake chuckled shaking his head.
"I'd reckon that," I covered my mouth slightly embarrassed.
My south came rearing it's bold colors in the form of my speech.
"What part of the south are you from?" Bella asked me curiously.
"Texas," I answered while Jake only pat me on the back.
"Hey! Dad I'm going to show these two around!" Jake called to Billy.
"We're trusting you with our daughters Jake. Careful," Charlie stated seriously.
"I won't let anything happen. We should take Bella's new truck," Jake gestured to the red monstrosity in front of us.
This truck was ancient, and even had dents and rust in certain places. Jake must be crazy cause I'm not getting in that thing.
"I'm not getting in that death machine," I stated quite seriously.
"You'll get in Angel," Bella mused getting behind the wheel of the truck.
"And how so oh brilliant one?" I mused.
"Like this," Jake picked me up without any strain, placed me in the truck cab and then sat down closing the door.
"No fair," I scowled as Bella started the truck.
It roared to life scaring the crap out of me. I don't think a truck should sound like that when it starts. Jake showed her how to shift gears beforehand but I still wasn't sure if she could successfully drive stick.
"If we die I blame you two," I stated as Bella backed out.
"We know," Bella chuckled softly and Jake started his role as tour guide for the both of us.