Author's Note

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Bella arrived in Seattle early in the next morning. Charlie was waiting for her outside in his cruiser. Charlie stepped out and greeted his daughter, "Hey Bells! How have you been? It's been too long since I've last seen you!" Charlie wrapped Bella up in a hug.

"Hey dad, I'm fine, we should get going, it looks like it's going to rain," Bella said as she helped her dad carry her luggage to the car.

Bella stepped into the car, she was home. She was with her dad, she was going to miss him when she turned, but she wanted to, needed to, be with Alec and the Volturi. That was where she belonged. Bella inhaled, she was told by the Volturi to not mention Italy, to not mention the Volturi, and to not mention her relationship with Alec. If any vampire heard that Alec had a mate who was human, she would be dead.

"So how was your trip?" Charlie asked.

"Fine, but if you don't mind I rather not tell anyone I was in Italy for the past year, I just want to blend in, and me being in Italy would certainly make me stand out to everyone," Bella said as she looked out the window of Charlie's car.

"Okay Bells, you don't start school until tomorrow, that should give you some time to get adjusted into your room," Charlie said with a smile.

"Okay Dad. Am I already enrolled?" Bella asked.

"Yes, I put your schedule and all your other school supplies in your room. It's good to have you back Bells," Charlie said as he drove. The rest of the ride home was in a comfortable silence. Bella enjoyed her father's company, he never badgered her or snooped around her things, he was the trusting and relaxed parent. Bella took in a deep breath as they entered Forks. Everything was the same way as the last time she was in town. Bella appreciated the lack of change, she didn't have to ask where anything was and she was at her old home again. Bella's mind quickly drifted back to Alec, remembering her promise to Aro and the other brothers, she removed her phone from her pocket and sent them a quick text updating them she was in Forks. Bella kept a password so no one was able to intrude on her messages; she also had code names for all the contact. She was precautious incase anything ever happened to her phone.

"We're almost home Bells, the Blacks are meeting us at the house to welcome you," Charlie said as he pulled onto their home street.

Bella was happy, at least she would have one friend here, and she wasn't completely alone. Jacob was always a good friend to her. Charlie pulled into their driveway and parked the car. Bella got out of the car and helped Charlie with her luggage. Bella ate with Charlie for a few minutes before the Black's roaring truck pulled into the driveway. Bella followed Charlie who was heading into the driveway to meet them. Bella noticed that there was a small bug car being pulled by the Black's truck.

"Hello Bella. It's great to see you again, it's been a long time," Jacob's dad said as Jacob lifted him out of the car and into the driveway.

"You too, Hey Jacob," Bella said as she looked at Jacob, who had grown up a lot since they last saw each other.

"Hey Bella!" Jacob said as he wrapped Bella in a tight hug. "It's been too long since I've last seen you. I hope you clumsiness has gone away. "Jacob laughed.

"Yeah I think it has, well at least I hope it has," Bella said with a small laugh.

"Hey Bells, this is yours, me and your mom decided you might need some type of transportation while you're in Forks," Charlie said as he stood next to the small black car.

Bella smiled, "Thanks Dad, I love it," Bella hugged her dad.

"No problems Bells, you can use it for school tomorrow," Charlie said. Bella smiled and nodded looking at her car. Just as she was about to say something a crack of thunder interrupted. Bella was surprised at how quickly it began to rain, and the four headed inside and spent the day catching up and watching old black and white movies. It was 8pm when they finally left, Bella appreciated the company, and it helped her keep her mind off Alec. She missed him, Bella decided to check her phone for any messages. Bella's heart fluttered when a message came from Alec.

I love you Bella, it was short, but it was exactly what she needed, she replied knowing that he probably wouldn't get it or wouldn't have time to read, but it didn't hurt to try. Bella headed to her room and quickly unpacked. Charlie was kind enough to redecorate her room, it looked normal, something Bella appreciated.

Bella finished unpacking quickly and flopped down on her bed. She was exhausted. All the worries of the day that lay ahead rushed through Bella's mind, although Jacob was her only friend here, he went to the high school on the reservation. Bella was going to be utterly alone tomorrow. Bella took in a deep breath and fell asleep.

Bella woke up quickly; she gathered all her things and marched down the stairs. Charlie was long gone, and Bella quickly chewed down a pop tart and headed to her car. She shoved her bag to the passenger seat before starting the car. Bella drove to school listening to the music Alec downloaded onto her phone. It made her feel closer to him. Bella arrived at the school and was thankful her car had tinted windows; everyone stared at the car anticipating who the new student was. Bella sighed and forced herself out of the car. Bella stared at the ground and trudged off to the office to receive a map of the school. Bella could feel the eyes of everyone as she walked by.

"Excuse me, I'm new here, can I have a map of the school so I can find my classes," Bella asked with a polite smile.

"Sure Hun!" The lady at the front desk said as she rummaged through her drawers and finally after several minutes she pulled out a map. Bella sighed in relief as she grabbed the map and headed out of the office.

Bella's classes were going smoothly; she made a new friend named Angela. Angela was kind and polite. She helped Bella around and offered to sit by her at lunch. Jessica one of Angela's friend was the total opposite, she seemed kind on the outside, but Bella knew better, Jessica was a manipulative liar. Bella made a note not to bother her. Bella walked beside of Angela as they headed to the lunch room. Angela and Bella both decided to have a sandwich, they headed to table where two boys were sitting with Jessica.

"Hey guys this is Bella," Angela said as she approached the table, "Bella this Eric and that is Mike." Bella smiled at the dark haired boy who was Eric. Mike was interested at staring at Bella up and down to notice she had taken a seat by Eric.

"Oh Bella! There coming!" Jessica squealed as she shifted her focus to the cafeteria doors. Bella noticed a group of teenagers entering the cafeteria. The first was a pixie like girl with her hand intertwined with a blond haired boy who seemed very uncomfortable. Next entered a blonde girl who glared at everyone, she entered with a large man who had his arm wrapped around her shoulders. The last one was alone, he had dark brown hair and he scanned the room looking displeased by his surroundings. Then he locked eyes with Bella. Bella felt uncomfortable, there was something similar about them, but Bella couldn't pin point what exactly it was.

Jessica was glaring at Bella as Edward kept his eyes placed on Bella. Bella ignored it and returned her attention to the people next to her. Angela and Eric were discussing an article and Mike was staring Bella down. Bella felt uncomfortable under his gaze and excused herself from the group of people and exited the cafeteria. As she left she could see the group of teenagers staring at her. Bella shrugged it off and headed to her locker to retrieve her things. Bella took out her phone and texted Aro and the brothers a quick update on her day. They asked to receive updates on Bella's life until Alec and Jane arrived in Forks.

Bella heard footsteps and saw one of the five walking towards her, she stuffed her bag with the things she needed and walked away before he could get to her. Bella made a mental note to get their names by the end of the day. Bella turned around and relaxed as she realized he was no longer there. Bella headed into the bathroom and slid down the wall to sit on the floor. She thought about Alec and wondered how he was doing, but something in the pit of her stomach reassured her that he was okay. Bella sighed and took a couple deep breaths before she headed to her next class: Science