Hey guys! I am so happy to finally write a story! The other story I wrote got horrible reviews so I just started another one!
Just setting a disclaimer: I DO NOT own Twilight or any of the songs I use in my story. (some of the songs I say Bella wrote. And if I want the songs to belong to the artist who sang it, I will put their name) PLEASE ENJOY
Its been about a week since I started living with the Cullens. They were really friendly, but I couldn't help but be timid around them. Alice was the sister who loved fashion and playing "Isabella Barbie". Rosalie was the overly protective older sister that anyone would be lucky to have(she helped with Alice with dressing me up). Emmett was just like Rosalie in the over protectiveness, but he was a big, playful teddy bear and he LOVED to play pranks on everyone(except Carlisle and Esme). Jasper was the older brother that everyone would call boring, but I don't think he is at all. He loves to read just like me!-My father had always beaten me for reading. He always said it was a waste when I could be playing music. He didn't even care about school. I have a private tutor. I don't think Charlie even cares if I get an education. He was free. amd he is my only friend. also always has these cool war stories he tells me and I don't know where he gets them from. Esme is like the nurturing mother that anyone would be lucky to have. She always had breakfast ready when I got downstairs, no matter how many times I tell her that I would cook it myself. Carlisle is the father that can heal any wound and would take a bullet for anyone of his family. Then there is Edward, I don't know what he is to me yet. I think he is the annoying older brother that despises his new adopted sister for no reason. But it doesn't really affect me because ever since I was six, I had been mistreated. So I just deal with it. I don't want to bring it up because I don't know what would happen.
The Cullens and I were sitting in the living room watching television in the living room watching television. I took the usual position in the far corner. When I was with Charlie I wasn't allowed to sit on the couch, so I didn't want to risk the consequences. I was writing a new song in my song book that no one knew about. It was a baby blue book that said "Diary" on it. With a lock and key (that I always kept with me). I got this one because generally, if someone sees a book with "Diary" on it, they would leave it alone. And they would need the key to get into it. The songbook worked almost the same as a diary. I could get all of my feelings out, only I would do it in song. Along with the piano and guitar lessons, Charlie would make me go to a literature tutor to work on my songwriting. I have two songbooks. The one that got all of my feelings down and was really deep, and the one that Charlie saw with all of the pop garbage songs that sounded like what Grace used to play. I was getting into the flow of writing my song when I was broken out of my thoughts by Emmett.
"Bells, whatcha doin'? Writin' in your Diary?" he said with a loud guffaw.
"Yes" I whispered.
"Well then lets take a look." And with that, Emmett jumped up and grabbed my songbook from my hands. And even worse, he started to read it out loud.
"I was six years old when my mother went away. I was stuck inside a broken light I couldn't wish away." But by that time I was already I my room with the doors closed, crying. Then distinctly heard Esme yell, "EMMETT! GO APPOLOGIZE" then I heard Emmett's feet stomping up the stairs. Then the door to my bedroom creaked open, and Emmett stepped in.
"Hey Bells." He whispered barely loud enough for me to hear.
"Hey" I choked out. Then I wiped the tears from my eyes and sniffled. Then I held out my hand for my songbook timidly. He then placed it in my hand. Then I took the key out of my back pocket and locked it and put it under my pillow.
"Listen Bells. I'm sorry. I didn't know what I was thinking. I just thought you were doodling or talking about how awesome our family is." He said trying to cheer me up. Just to humor him, I gave him a shaky chuckle. Then he gave me a bear hug and left the room.
Over the next hour, I kept getting visits from each member of the Cullen family checking to see if I was ok. And I kept reassuring them that I was but they kept checking anyway.
After about an hour, we were all watching a movie. But I wasn't sure which movie because I remembered that today is Tuesday. Charlie signed me up for this teen club that has usual appearances. He signed me up for this when I was about 9. and I got paid for it. I was surprised that he actually let me keep the money. But I could only use the money musical purposes. I usually used the money for new guitar strings, picks, and for notebooks to use as songbooks. And I needed to go. But how was I going to get there? Charlie never came to any of my performances and I didn't want the Cullens to come because my songs were pretty depressing. And I was pretty sure they didn't want to come anyway. So maybe I could say I was going to bed and climb out of the window. Yeah. I think that should work. I was sure that the consequences were going to be severe but I have to go. I think I should go now.
"Excuse me. I'm really tired. May I please go to bed?" I asked timidly.
"Sure dear" Esme said. She looked appalled that I was speaking so properly, but I was taught by Charlie that if I had to be burdens on other peoples' lives I might as well be almost pleasant.
Then I heard a crowd of "Goodnight Isabella" and "See you in the morning". I winced. I really hated my full name, but I didn't want to correct them. I walked up the stairs and got into the shower. After I got out, I walked over to the closet that was full of clothes that Alice bought me that weren't my style at all. But I begged her to let me pick out some of the clothes. So I picked out a plain black t-shirt, with a turquoise and black checkered flannel top, with black skinny jeans and turquoise converse. I was sure Alice wouldn't approve but Alice wouldn't be there.
So after I got dressed, I put my favorite mahogany guitar named Roxy, in her case and put some extra picks in the zipper in the front. Along with my songbook. I then slowly and very carefully climbed down the outside of the house. Very lucky for me there was a ladder outside of my window. I then ran all the way to the club called "The Teen Scene" and checked in. I waited until It was my turn to go and I wasn't nervous at all. Because the people here have all seen me perform before. so when it was my turn, the dj said "And now, our youngest performer, 10 year old, little miss BELLA SWAN!" and the crown went wild. Then I ran onto the stage and waited until the crowd died down. Then the lights dimmed and the spotlight hit me. Then I picked up my electric guitar and started to play one of my original songs.
Somehow everything's gonna fall right into place
If we only had a way to make it all fall faster everyday
If only time flew like a dove
Well God, make it fly faster than I'm falling in love
This time we're not giving up
Let's make it last forever
Screaming "hallelujah"
We'll make it last forever
Holding onto patience wearing thin
I can't force these eyes to see the end
If only time flew like a dove
We could watch it fly and just keep looking up
This time we're not giving up
Let's make it last forever
Screaming "hallelujah"
We'll make it last forever
And we've got time on our hands
(We've got time) Got nothing but time on our hands
Got nothing but, got nothing but
(We've got time) Got nothing but time on our hands
This time we're not giving up
Oh, let's make it last forever
Screaming "hallelujah" (hallelujah)
Hallelujah
When I was done singing the song, I listened to the audiences' cheers. Then I heard a sound that made my face pale. "GO BELLS!" and I immediately knew that it was Emmett and I immediately knew that I was in trouble for sneaking out. So I went backstage after my performance to get my paycheck. Then the manager if the club Nick, gave me my usual after show high-five.
He said "Who wrote that song Bella?" then I laughed and said
"Who writes all of the songs I perform?" then he said
"You do. Ok here is your paycheck and I will see you next Tuesday for another performance right?"
"Of course ill be back and I will be singing another of MY songs so you don't have to ask who wrote it like you always do." Then I saw the Cullens start to walk this was and I said "Bye Nick, I have to go. Ill see you next Tuesday". And with that, I ran off. I ran right up to Mr. and Mrs. Cullen and begged for them to forgive me.
"I am so, so sorry for sneaking out! I wont do it again! I just had to be here and I needed the money! I didn't know if you'd let me do it or not! And I promised I would be here every Tuesday and Thursday. And I need th money for my music things" and with that I braced myself for the beating that was sure to come. Then I was pulled into a hug.
TA DA! That was chapter 2! Please review. The song I used was Hallelujah by Paramore (my favorite band) you should really check out that song. I will try to update as soon as I can. -TeamEmmettAlice