Chapter 2
On the car ride to the store, Charlie finally started to warm up to me. We talked about what I liked, and what life was going to be like now that I was here. It was redundant because I wasn't going to lie but I guess he didn't get to do that with Bella, the rules were talked at least. I just had to clean up after myself and not make a huge mess. Pretty basic, and something I normally do. I asked him for more of my basic information like why I came here and who my Mother is in this reality.
We drive for a while and discuss things about each other, my responses being limited because I am supposed to have amnesia, and because I honestly don't even know who I am anymore. On the way to the mall we stopped by a supply store for some pencils and things like that. We pulled up to a mall after about another half hour of driving, we must be in another city, seeing as how I was pretty sure Forks did not have a mall. When we got out we went inside and looked at the map. There was a Dick's Sporting Goods and that was where we headed first. I picked up some athletic shorts because they are so comfy. I made sure that I wasn't costing Charlie too much money, but he said not to worry. I also picked up a cool looking backpack because well, school.
As we were walking around I saw a GameStop. I went in and hoped that they might have some of my trading card games, I really loved those. They did, and I picked up a couple started packs and decks from each, and the only thing Charlie did was look at me weirdly, going good so far. The only thing I wanted to get now were some more loose jeans and some t-shirts, I want something to wear underneath all those flannels that wasn't a tank top.
We went into JCPenney's and got some jeans, that took a while because I never really shopped before, and I didn't know my size in this body. Eventually we got done and I went to go look for some t-shirts but the only ones I could find were the ones in the guy's sections. I just got a bunch from there and we were done. I think I found my new style, jeans and a guy's graphic t-shirt. I went through my mental checklist and couldn't think of anything else to get, I just hoped that Bella already had some underwears and bras, not that I really knew how to get those on even. I probably should go pick some up that could go over my head, I can't figure out those stupid clasps.
We went to a store that looked like it would have some, and Charlie just went red, and it was funny. I honestly did too when I looked around. I was so out of my element, I never had to shop for any actual things like this, and even when I did I had my Mother with me.
I looked towards Charlie, who was obviously embarrassed and said I would meet him in the food court in an hour, although that was probably a dumb idea, now my somewhat "safety net" was gone. I walked up to a salesperson and bashfully asked for some help. They were quite nice and I eventually after some poking and prodding got the right sized bra and was on my way.
I asked someone for the time and I had another 30 minutes until I had to meet Charlie, so I just wondered for a bit. I then saw a bookstore and had to go and look. I looked around for a bit and see some books that interest me, Charlie had given me a fifty, and I still had a good twenty dollars left. I found a book of the Grimm Fairy Tales and got that along with a textbook over psychology, and that was before I saw the D and D section.
Gods, I used to love this game, I used to play with Z and his friends, but then we all grew older and it was deemed "uncool". I picked up a book on how to pick your character. It has been a while and I don't remember what my character was. As I was walking towards the cash register, I saw a display for journals. I used to keep one and I put my thoughts into it in the form of poems. I walk over and pick one that looked inconspicuous, so mostly leather then headed for the cash register. I walk out with my purchases and head for the food court. I see Charlie and head over, and he looks relieved.
"I was worried you got lost or something" he said.
I just raised my eyebrow and said, "Just because I got amnesia doesn't mean I am incapable of navigating".
He just blushes and suggests we leave. On the way back to the house Charlie fills me in on school and everything. I asked a very pertinent question first.
"What grade am I in?"
"Oh yeah, you are a junior I believe, and your old transcripts have been transferred to the school". I continue asking questions about Forks, his life and mine as well, so I can get a gist of what everything will be like and what Bella was like. We eventually got home, and I realized I forgot to ask what day it was. I asked, and it was apparently Sunday. Oh joy, school tomorrow. I got my bags and upstairs. I continue to think about school.
I will probably do good in math, I was in algebra 2, and I will probably do good in English. Just writing papers and analyzing old books. Same for history, I used to love learning about things like the Mayan empire and things like that. The only thing I would really struggle with is science. In those books Bella had biology with Edward, I really don't want to have to ask a creepy stalker dude for help. I could always change to a different class if he bothers me.
I unpack all my things and then ask Charlie if we have a computer to do research on. He says that there is one in the office of the house, so I go down and turn it on. It looked old, but it served my purpose. I looked up the basic to Biology and started reading. I eventually quit when Charlie yelled that dinner was ready. I turned the computer off and went to the kitchen, where some chicken was cooking. It smelled good and I could feel my stomach growling. I got a plate and got some chicken and potatoes and said thanks. I the dug in, and while I was doing that I blurted out a question I was having for a while.
"Can I join an MMA class or a self- defense class?"
"Why?" he asked, surprised.
"Because I want to be able to properly protect myself and I want to work on my strength" I said. I grew up surrounded by violence, whether if it affected me or not, I learned to defend myself, I just wanted to keep up with my skills. I don't mind starting at the lowest rank even, it just means I get to go over the basics more.
"Ok, I will see if I can find something for you" Charlie eventually says.
"Thank you, Charlie!" I exclaim, I was truly happy about this.
"Oh yeah, I have something to tell you…" Charlie starts. "Ok, what is it?" I ask. "I… uh...I am dating a woman named Sue Clearwater, I hope you are fine with that. She and her family are coming over on Wednesday for dinner" he eventually stammers out.
"Oh, that is awesome" I say. It really was, Charlie was able to find someone new to love, even after Renee took his heart and crushed it.
Yeah, I tried, I am sorry for the long wait, I just kind of forgot about this, I have been busy with the new school year, why are the professors so demanding? Anyways, I hoped you liked it and if you have any questions feel free to ask, I am trying to be clear, but I am failing, just a little. Thanks for reading, I appreciate criticism, as long as it is constructive.
-Klutzy Stone Heart