Sorry it took so long, I was on holiday. This is a bit of a filler chapter, sorry.

Chapter 3: Some Shocks

Trying not to let the shock of my revelation show on my face, I carried on walking.

"What's your name?" Edward asked sounding a little annoyed now. I don't know why, but I didn't want to let him know that it was me. I think I was scared he would feel the same as my mum and wish I was like I was when I left. Stalling, I took another drag to finish off my cigarette.

"That's a disgusting habit you know." Edward said pompously. I laughed dryly.

"Could be worse." I replied, smirking slightly. I dropped my finished cigarette on the floor and stamped it out, I swear he flinched as my shoe ground it into the pavement. Edward still seemed to be waiting for me to tell him my name, I realised I couldn't stall much longer, but I was willing to try. I took my flask out of my bag and took a swig, not even registering the burn of the JD as I held the flask out to him.

"I...I...uh...don't drink." Edward replied to my unasked question. I fought the urge to 'aww' at him when he blushed and looked at the floor. I was also shocked. Not liking smoking is one thing, but a seventeen year old who didn't even drink was just plain shocking to me. Everyone I knew drank, hell they did a lot more than drink.

Well, that answered it then, Edward was a prude who didn't like cigarettes or alcohol, so there was no way he was going to even want to be in the same room as the new me. That didn't really bother me, I just didn't want to deal with the whole "you used to be so lovely" speech form him as well. I cast about looking for a way to leave him without telling him my name, or being too rude, he didn't deserve that. Then my phone came to my rescue as it started blaring 'My Medicine' by The Pretty Reckless, Scarlett's personalised ringtone. I would have kissed her again at that moment, if I could.

"Sorry. I've got to take this." I said to Edward as I pulled my phone out and pressed the green button. Turning away from a pouting Edward (so cute) I began walking back towards my house.

"Hey bitch, you have amazing timing," I said to my best friend.

"Why? You about to kill yourself from boredom already?" She asked half serious half joking.

"Yeah something like that." I replied "So what's up?" I asked, ready to change the subject.

"Not a lot, just missing you, you know?"

"Yeah, I know..."

We talked about everything and nothing as I walked back to Charlie's house. As I walked towards the front door I promised I would call her later, but for now I had to do the whole daughter thing, yawn.

"Hey, Bells. Would you come in here a sec? We need to lay down the ground rules!" I heard Charlie call from the living room. I suppressed a sigh as I walked in and sat down on one of the sofas. Crossing my legs and raising an eyebrow at Charlie I waited for the strict rules and annoying speeches.

"Now your mum has told me a little bit about how your not as..." he paused for a moment looking for a word, "Innocent, as you used to be." I was about to protest, but figured it would be totally pointless since he could clearly see I wasn't as innocent as when I was twelve.

"I understand that if you really want to do something, I probably wont be able to stop you." Charlie stated and I fought the urge to nod in agreement.

"So, all I'm going to say is that I want you to be sensible and safe. I don't want any details and I certainly don't want to see anything as I would have to arrest you, but as long as you keep your grades up, stay safe and out of jail I will be happy." He finished, his mouth twitching up at the edges slightly. I was shocked. Not only was he basically giving me permission to do whatever the hell I wanted, but that was also the most I think he's ever said to me in one go. I shook myself back into coherency and grinned.

"Thank you Charlie, I'll be safe." I told him, before giving him a quick hug and leaving to go back to my room. A couple of seconds later I heard the ESPN on the TV and I laughed lightly at his predictability.

"Hello again!" I greeted Scarlett on the telephone, still smiling.

"You sound chipper." she stated.

"Charlie just gave me permission to do whatever the fuck I like!"

"Seriously? No catch?"

"Nope. As long as I keep my grades up and don't get arrested."

"I reckon you can handle that, miss natural smarts and police dodging skills." I laughed at that.

"Anything interesting going on?" I asked, ignoring the pang of homesickness.

"Uhh...No." She sounded hesitant.

"It's OK I know there's probably at least three parties going on." I told her, trying to sound happy.

"Only two." She said defensively "Are there any fit boys in Forks?" she asked changing the subject. I told her about Paul and how he gave me his number.

"You skank!" she teased.

"You can talk!" I laughed back, we both knew she would have fucked him on the plane, in the airport and then taken him home for more fun.

"Anyone else?" Scarlett asked, warming up to her favourite subject, boys. I was about to say no, but then I remembered Edward. I explained about how he was totally hot, but also totally prudish.

"I mean what kind of seventeen year old boy doesn't even drink?" I questioned her, still slightly shocked.

"A straight laced one." She replied "I have no doubt you'll have him changed by the end of the semester."

"What's that supposed to mean?" I asked, slightly offended.

"Oh please. You love a challenge." She was right, unless I needed a good fuck, I would only go after boys that were off limits.

"He's my ex-best friend, it would be weird." I retorted. Scarlett scoffed at me before replying.

"Seriously? Your worried about him being your ex-best friend? This from the girl who has no qualms about fucking married men, not just married, but married to your mum!" Scarlett said laughing at me. Again, she was right, boundaries never bothered me before.

"Trust me Bells, you'll have that boy off the rails and into your bed by Christmas." She said in a tone that suggested it would be stupid to argue.

After saying goodbye to Scarlett I looked at the clock and realise it was only nine p.m. I contemplated going on Facebook, but the thought of all the sympathetic notes form my friends just depressed me. I grabbed my packet of cigarettes and a lighter, then walked over to the window. Remembering how I used to sit up there when I was little, I climbed out of the window and onto the roof. I lit my cigarette and sat looking at the stars and enjoying the night air. It was a surprisingly clear night and the stars shone brightly. The air was cool and damp, as per usual for Forks, and I could almost smell the coming rain. I marvelled slightly at the greenness of Forks, all of that green showed up a lovely silver colour in the moonlight and I had to admit Forks was a nicer looking place than Pheonix. Something didn't sound right and it took me a few minutes to realise it was because everything was so quiet and peaceful, no rowdy parties, no police sirens, none of the usual sounds I was used to. It was all new to me even though I lived here only five years ago.

It was Tuesday and I had until Monday to prepare myself for school. My bike was supposed to be arriving tomorrow and I was looking forward to seeing my baby again. I also planned on ringing Paul tomorrow and finding out if there were any parties on, might as well take advantage of Charlie's leniency.

I still didn't know how I was going to hide who I really was from everyone. After some thought I decided that I would use Renee's married name of Dwyer instead of Swan, I didn't want people comparing me to how I used to be, or making any assumptions they shouldn't be.

Sorry it's a bit short, and boring. Things will be getting more interesting. I also know what I'm doing with the story now as I have spoken to my best friend and a fanfiction genius who has given me some great ideas and helped me know where to go with this.

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