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Chapter Four:

To Journey to become Oneself

Edward POV

Walking out of English He contemplates what these feelings were; sure he had been struck by some girl's beauty before, but never like her. Her long brown hair looked typical but once you got close to it, like he had, he realised there was so much more to it, several different shades made up those waves from the dark copper to the colour of chocolate, he wanted to run his fingers through it already knowing it would be as fine and soft as silk. Her hair was like an aurora, and the many lights glinted mischievously in it. Her eyes were so unique and unusual, the chocolate shade so different from anything he had seen, he knew they would be in his dreams tonight. A unique beauty he knew not many others would see.

She gave him hope, hope that this school would be tolerable different from the others. Moving so often for the colonel made it hard to make friends and after the age of twelve he had given up. Although the inner cliques included him because of his looks he never felt like he belonged and never found someone he could love. He knew he was a burden to the Colonel reminding him too much of his mother who left them when he was five. He also knew the Colonel despised him for this, blamed him, he even told him this fact after one whiskey too many. It didn't matter though after this school year he could escape from him, never to return. He just had to survive.

He couldn't remember much of his mother only her brown eyes and hair. Her kind gentle eyes so warm he remembered he loved her and he could read the love reflected in her eyes, the way her eyes changed with hers moods. Her brown hair fell down to her waist he remembers tugging it as a toddler, using it to cling to her for dear life and she never once yelled at him or raised her voice. He loved her, she was the only person he ever loved and he didn't blame her for leaving. He knew how hard it was to live with the Colonel, how stubborn and cruel he could be. He just wished she took him with her. He would find his mum one day and tell her he loved her, that was the first plan for his life.

Walking into his next class he realised that mystery girl reminded him of his mother, the ability to read her emotions, to look deep into her soul. He had to get to know her even only as a friend.

And with that thought lingering something blocked his advances halting him on the spot, finally paying attention to his surroundings he realised it was a three girls. The middle girl some would find beautiful with her vibrant red hair yet the jury was still out for him, he didn't know what to believe.

"Hi handsome, I'm Victoria and this is Alice and Rosalie. Why don't you sit with me today?" Victoria said with a slight curl of her lips showing her crowd winning smile. With a silent sigh Edward gives a quick nod to Victoria. Oh here it goes again, he thought with a bitter laugh.

Chapter Five:

The Swans

Bella POV

Slamming the front door closed and collapsing behind it Bella cherishes her sanctuary from the outside world, this was the one place she could be herself, this was the place that was filled with people who love her. As she wipes the moisture from her cheeks she chastises herself, Bella knows she shouldn't let them get to her, sometimes it was just so hard though. She didn't see the new boy again after first period, she overheard that his name was Edward and that apparently Victoria had already dug her claws into him and it hurt her to think about, she didn't want to admit even to herself how big of an affect he had on her.

"What's wrong sis? Mean bitches getting you down again?" Bella quietly laughs at her brothers attempt to cheer her up. Her only allie, the only one who understands her and know what is happening. She doesn't know what she would do without Jasper. Although she wouldn't tell him her troubles were sourced from a guy today, she would never hear the end of it.

Jasper was her rock, her shelter, the only person who understood what was happening to her as he was going through it himself although at his private boys school the kids weren't so cruel, he still had his friends and class mates and Bella secretly envied him for it. But she knew he deserved it, her brother was such a kind soul willing to help anyone in need, he deserved better than anyone she knew.

Looking up at him she couldn't see the resemblance the only thing they shared was in their personality, their stubbornness, oh that was a given in the Swan family. To never give up, she knew Jasper understood her more than anyone; after all he was her twin.

"I swear you live in a Soap Opera B, we could make a show or a book out of your life. "The Perils of Bella Swan" I can see the awards and money now just rolling in." He said pulling her up of the ground and into a hug in one sudden movement. Damn him and his Lacrosse playing muscles.

"Wow pulling up the childhood nicknames brother, getting serious now aren't we?" There hug was short and sweet, just what she needed to keep going, to breathe again. She swore he could read her mind sometimes.

"Well Honey isn't it nice to walk in and see the fruit of our loins getting along so well? I say we make a fine team." Bella turns around to see her dad winking at her mum with a mischievous glint in his eye.

Mr and Mrs Swan looked good for their age. In their early forties you would expect them to have wrinkles and blemishes all over their faces but the only telltale sign of their true age was the dimples on her dads tan cheeks caused by constant smiling. Mr Charlie Swan was a tall man with an athletic build, Bella remembers the time when all he would be caught in was a business suit but times have changed and so had his fashion, becoming more laid back and relaxed. His hair line may be receding but it was happening slowly, the man still had plenty of brown curly hair covering his head. His eyes were the same as Bella's, she received her eyes from him and their hair Jasper received his looks from their mother, not the weren't identical. The only feature Bella had of her mum was her deathly pale skin and vibrant red blush, she shared this with Jasper.

Bella's favourite feature of her father was his smile, so kind and heart warming. She was glad it made appearances much more frequently since the family declared bankruptcy. She thought it was worth it to see him happy and to see her family come together. She wouldn't have it another other way, not for any amount of money.

Her mother Mrs Renee Swan stood out in the family picture. With dyed blonde hair and blue eyes, she looked like a Barbie the only difference was her pale skin, Bella thought maybe she could be Vampire Barbie? Her mother appeared so fragile and breakable. She knew this wasn't the case though. After witnessing it for herself Bella knew her mum could stick up for herself and for that matter her family. They looked beautiful together, contrasting features but there was no more love in that could be put into this family. She couldn't say that a year ago though.

A year before was a distant memory for Bella, a memory she'd rather forget. Her family was in shambles. With her parents always fighting and her dad only coming home late at nights and going away for weeks on end, the chef was more a father to her than that man. He never smiled or laughed; now she can't imagine a day without his stomach warming laugh. He was a ghost of what he is now. So stressed and busy with work he didn't have time for his family.

Renee couldn't be caught at home either. She was always occupied with "more important things" whether it was planning a bake sale for her club or planning tennis with the other wives, her mum was always away even though she didn't have a job. Bella's family growing up was her limo driver, nanny, maid and brother. Her brother and she grew up together. He was her best friend and they went through everything together and talked about everything.

Thinking about it Bella knows she should tell him about Edward and about what happened today, how she felt toward the strange new boy but looking at her family happily conversing with one other, the playful banter. She knew she couldn't destroy the mood, beside she can tell him later can't she?

Although she would never admit it to anyone Bella believed that her dad's business partner running away with all the money was a God's send. It changed her life for the better and she doesn't regret it happening to them. Although some believed her dad is still a part of the scandal her family was much happier since it happened, she knows it should be the other way around, but the Swans always did do things differently.

"What's for tea Mum and Dad?" Bella asks rejoining the conversation, she needs to stop zoning out, it can't be good for her Social needs. Actually thinking about it she can't recall eating at all today, she knows she should look after herself but there are more dire matters at hand.

"Well lovely daughter of mine you mother and I thought we could make taco's together as a family, a bonding experience to bring us closer together, one with each other." Her father offers, bring his palms together to signify a bonding motion. He must be in a good mood she believes; his humour isn't usually that bad.

"God I don't know how you gave birth to me Dad my witty humour isn't that tragic." She replies a smirk rising onto her lips. Three, two, one and with that she makes a run for it knowing his faster than her.

"Oh you're mine sugarpuss" She doesn't have time to turn around and see her father's smile but she knows it's there, she can hear it in his voice.

She knew resistance was futile, not even making it ten steps away she feels arms wrapping around her waist and before Bella knows it she's upside down been carried on her dads shoulder.

"Okay, okay I'm sorry put me down!" Even with her kicking her father's arms don't falter from around her waist.

"Dad where are you taking me?" Still no reply but she can feel him shaking with silent laughter. And without a warning she is released from his hold and is thrown into the air, the wind flying behind her back until she crashes into something cold and is surrounded by water, falling to the bottom of the pool.

After resurfacing, Bella can see her brother and mother laughing to the side of the pool, but that's not who she wants to see or hear, her turmoil has another target, and her eyes lock onto that tall smirking man before her but before she can yell out her frustration to him her father holds up one fingering silencing everyone.

"See Bella, sweetie I am funny"

And just like that her family evacuates laughing, knowing better to stay and suffer her wrath.

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