A/N: Hey my pretties! (Sorry, for the creepy Gollum intro) I decided to start naming my chapters. It would just be too annoying otherwise. I'm going to keep updating this story every few days. I'm also going to start a new story, so keep checking my profile!

(Also, I've decided that this will be the last chapter that is right after the incident. In the next chapter I will be jumping forward a few years)

(Friday, Sept.17th 2005)

I got up that morning, feeling oddly fresh. I decided that since it was Friday, I might as well get a little dressed up. A little present for Mike Newton. I thought, as I slipped on my skinny jeans, put on a off-the-shoulder top(/whx0L), and a pair of red converse. I pulled my hair in a loose ponytail and some hoop earrings. I looked myself in the mirror. This is the only good Outfit I have. I really need to go shopping with Jessica and Angela.

I giggled as I realized how much I sounded like Jessica, but I didn't care. I was happy.

After getting ready and going out to my truck, I decided that the minute I graduate, I was getting a new car. I couldn't understand how I could drive such a piece of crap these last two years.

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When I got to school, I was greeted by Angela.

"Hi Bella, I heard the Cullens left town. I Hope your Ok!" She said, eyeing my outfit.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm Great actually. I feel free!" I answered flinging my arms in the air.

Angela giggled, pushed my arms down and said "Stop it, people would think you've lost your mind!"

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At Lunch, Mike seemed happy to see me. I could tell he enjoyed the extra touch of skin.

"Wow, Bella WHERE did you get that?" Jessica exclaimed.

"Actually, I was going to talk to you guys about that. This is the only good outfit I have in my closet. Do you guys want to go shopping after school?"

"Sure! Hey, you know that new girl, Lauren? Well, she's really nice so I thought maybe we could ask her to come!"

"Sure, that would be great."

Spending time with my REAL friends, I realized how much I loved spending time like this.

When I got home, with about 1000 new possible outfits, thanks to Jessica's amazing sense of fashion. Lauren seemed great, I think I'm going to like her.

Edward Cullen. I thought. I am going to be just fine without you.