B pov

School. I've always been really smart. School was just easy for me. The reason why I didn't have many friends at my old school was because that they didn't like that I wash good at everything. I was captain of the volleyball, basketball, and soccer team.
/On track to being valedictorian. A great singer and artist. President of almost every club.

But honestly none of that matters anymore. I was in line for a full ride soccer/academic scholarship but I don't know if I want to play anymore. I was amazing my heart and soul was sports. But, there's no point anymore.

I know my parents are just using school as a distraction. I'll take it. See when you go through something like I am you have too choices: feel the pain and let it consume you, or feel nothing. I'm going to choose nothing. My parents keep expecting me
/to have another melt down, but I want let them see me break.

I put on a blank face and act like everything is somewhat fine. That used to be easy now it is exhausting. So, I'm choosing to show nothing, no emotion, no feeling, absolutely nothing.

I'm packed and ready for school my parents say they will take me, but I say I need the time to clear my head. So, mom lets me drive her car. My dad says maybe we can pick out a car for me soon. I say just don't respond.

"You want any breakfast" mom says.

"No, I'll be fine", even though fineis an extreme exaggeration.

I tell Sam goodbye who honestly looks like it pains him to see me leave.

"I'll be back soon bud."

I drive till I'm in front of Forks High Schooland of course it's sprinkling outside. Everyone's staring at me. I just ignore them.

"Hi, Bella it's me,Mike. From the the store".

I just nod my head at him.

"I'll walk you to the office so you can get your schedule. I can even show you around if you want?"

"I'll be fine." There's those words again.

He walks me to the office I get my schedule and then head to my locker. As a walk down the hallway people are whispering and staring at me. What have these people never had a new student?

I get to my locker and am approached by another smiling kid. What is it with these people being happy all the time.

"Hi, I'm Ben, your Bella right. Mike says your dating."

I almost choke and honestly I start laughing hysterically. He just stares at me like I'm crazy. I don't blame him.

"No, I met Mike at his family's store. He helped me find stuff that I needed. We're not dating."

"Oh! Well now that we've got that clear I'll walk you to your classes."

What is it with these boys here. I was hoping for no attention at all.

"So, Bella where are you from?"

"North Carolina."

"Wow! The furthest east I've been is Texas. Why'd you move here to Forks of all places?"

"Some place new."

"Well, I hope you like it here. We haven't gotten a new student since 4th grade."

That's what all the commotion is about. Me.

"Well here we are. This is 's math he's pretty cool. You should be fine."

"Thanks."

"Would you want to sit with me at lunch?"

" I was planning on sitting by myself." Hoping he would take a hint. I don't really mean to be rude I'm just tired of people right now.

"Okay if you change your mind let me know". My comment not even phasing him.

Math goes well. I'm good at math but it's not my favorite. I sit in the back in all my classes in the empty seat. All the classes go the same. Until, AP lit. I love AP lit. Their reading Romeo and Juliet which I've already read. But, I still enjoy.

I sit down in the only open seat next to a black spiky haired girl. I've only had to sit next to one other person in another class. I girl named Angela in AP history. Also, apparently I have a science partner, but they were just excused from the class.

"Hi, I'm Alice. What's your name?"

"Bella."

"Is that short for something?"

"Isabella, but I just prefer Bella."

"Same, my name is Allyson, but I just go by Alice."

"Where are you from?"

Same questions, same answers.

"North Carolina."

"Really I've been there, what city?"

This surprises me no one has said they've been there yet. "Wilmington."

"Cool! We went there on vacation a few years back with my fam."

"That's cool." She intrigues me. I think I may tolerate her more that the others. Though she needs to tone the perkiness down.

"Yeah me and my parents and brother went. I really liked it though my favorite place to travel is New York."

"I've never been."

"We should go! Everyone should see New York! It's amazing all the different people. What I wouldn't kill to see some new faces around here. Your the first I've met. We moved herewhen I wasin 4th grade. But, New York is amazing. The fashion!

Omg the fashion! I want to be a fashion designer and design my own clothing line and move to New York and dress some celebrities." She finally takes a breath to breathe.

She could go on forever. Right before she continues to speak the teacher Mrs. Langley says we're going to start reading.

Right once I open my book Alice rights a note to me.

How are you liking it here. I didn't really like it at first but it's home.

What I learned from Alice was that she was the last new kid. Also she could talk for hours if you listened. I was okay with that though. She was nice very energetic. A great contrast to my mood.

I write back.

It's okay. Different definitely.

She smiles when she sees me writing and immediately writes back.

I know. We should hang out some time. Maybe go shopping in Port Angeles.

Maybe. Don't really know if my parents have anything planned. Knowing my parents don't.

I feel my phone buzz and give the note to Alice.

From Mom

I won't be able to pick you up from school. Do you think you could get a ride from a friend? Do you like it? Have you met some nice people?

Mom

That's okay. I'll be fine. People are nice.

Alice passes me another note,

Everything okay?

I reply back. Could you give me a ride home from school?

Of course! :))))

Thanks

No prob.

She is so perky. I used to be just like her. I think. I don't really remember anymore.

Lunch comes and we part separate ways she gives me her phone number. Then asks if I would eat lunch with her. I tell her I was planning. On checking out the library during lunch.

"Aren't you going to eat?"

"I'll be fine (those words again) I'm not really that hungry."

She gives me an apple before she goes and I thank her. She says she will meet me at my locker to take me home. How she knows where my locker is I have no clue. But nothing would really surprise me with her.

The rest of the day runs by. Boring. I'm ready to leave and its only my first day.

Then I get a text from Alice.

Bella,

So so so so so sorry but I can't bring you home today. My boyfriend went home and isn't feeling well. So I have to take him to the doctor. I didn't forget about you though by brother is going to take you home. He knows what you look like. Don't worry he's cool. Your in safe hands. See you tomorrow!

Ps. Really sorry

Alice.

I reply back.

Alice,

Your fine hope your boyfriend feels better. I think his name was Jasper. Anyways thanks for still thinking of me.

Bella

I don't get a reply. That girl is probably panicking. One thing I learned about Alice from class is that she is head over heals in love with that boy.

I pack up and head to the library she calls and says that it will be an hour or so before he can take me home because he's on the football team and that his best friendis driving because she took his car. Also, to tell him not to be mad. I stay

in the library for about and hour then walk outside.

I see that the football team is running in for showers so it should only be another 20 min. I walk for a bit around the school then head back in and wait by my locker.

A creepy guy approaches me. I hope that's not her brother.

"Hey sweet thing what are you doing out here all by yourself." He gets to close for my liking. I remember a time when I would tell this guy off but instead I shrink back into the locker. Then he starts to round my arms and reaches for my face and gives
/me a head to toe look and smiles that creepy smiles. As soon as he reaches for me again I speak up.

"Get away from me."

"She has a voice. What are you going to about it I'm hardly done with you yet."

I struggle to get away from him when a voice speaks up that is not me. It's velvety smooth and sounds like it's own symphony.

"She said to leave her alone. Now get away from her." The voice says though I can't see him because this guy is in front of me.

He turns around and says "Edward what a nice surprise. Though tough words for golden boy Edward Cullen.

I finally get a good look at him he's tall he has the jaw line of a Greek god. He is built and had crazy bronze bed head hair, and startling green eyes. Then I see the monster behind him. A huge, did i say huge black haired guy is behind him. He immediately
/scares me. Then he gives me a quick smile and shows me his dimples and I relax.

"Obviously you have forgotten who your talking to so just move away before you get yourself hurt." The one I thinks name is Edward says.

"James we both know that Edward and myself here could have you on your knees crying for mercy if we wanted. Since obviously you don't remember last time. I think you might need a reminder." The mammoth says.

"Emmett good seeing you again we both know that you got soft ever since your started hanging out with Eddie boy here. Don't you miss it?" James says.

" I've had enough. Leave. I won't ask again." Edward says.

James finally leaves. Not without making sly remarks.

"I take it your Bella". Edward says.

I nod my head yes.

"He won't bother you anymore if he knows what is good for him. I'm Edward that's Emmett."

"Sup" says Emmett smiling with those dimples which make him fractionally less frightening.

I mumble a hello.

"Let's go I'm hungry." Emmett says.

We walk out into the front and when I see what we're heading to I stop dead in my tracks. Flashbacks start happening.

"What's wrong?" Edward says looking concerned.

I just stare at the silver jeep.

Emmett seemingly not understanding my terror thinks that I'm speechless of his ride.

"Yeah. She's a beauty. My world though don't tell Rose that. Come on let's go."

My voice returns. "I'm not getting in that."

"What?", Emmett says.

"I'm not getting in that."

"Why not? She's safe. If you need help getting in I can help my tires make her kind of big."

Edward just stares at me confused.

"I'll walk home it's not far from here."

"Your not walking home it's going to start raining in a few minutes.", Edward says.

"Well, I'm not getting in that."

"Why not. Your probably breaking Emmett's heart."

"Because..." I trail off but stop.

I start walking towards my house it should take me 10 minutes to walk there.

"Hey get in." Both of them say as Emmett starts the car and rides beside me with Edward in the passenger seat.

I just keep walking.

"I said yes as a favor to my sister. We don't have to do this but we're trying to be nice because she obviously likes you. So could you please just get in the jeep.", Edward says.

"Thank you but no thanks. I'll be fine y'all go on ahead home."

"Did she just says y'all", Emmett laughs.

I glance up at him and ignore himand start waking faster. They speed and say if I'm going to be stubborn then they will ride beside me. They keep asking why I won't get into the jeep. Until I get fed up and say...

"I don't like jeeps. I don't ride in jeeps. Nor will I ever ride in a jeep."

They are silent the rest of the way till I reach my house. I mumble a thanks. They both yell a confused bye. I run inside because it's starting to rain and sink to the floor. Trying to get the flashbacks to go away.

Authors notes

Wrote a longer one for you hope you like. Hang in there. What do you think about Alice, Emmett, Ben, Mike, and Edward? Let me know any suggestions,questions, comments you have. Until next time!