Chapter 1:

(Bella's POV)

"Listen… Mike, I'm sorry this didn't turn out the way you wanted, but I just don't think I can pretend to like you as more than a friend anymore. I tried to make everyone happy, but I can't anymore. I hope we can still be friends." I whispered as I finally looked up at him. He had just told me that I was the best girlfriend he'd ever had. The guilt was finally too over-whelming. I looked into his puppy dog eyes. He had a lost look in his eyes. I felt so bad for dumping him after a month and a half of pretending, but I couldn't stand seeing how attached he was getting to me while I still saw him as just a friend.

"It's okay, Bella. I guess I kinda knew that we couldn't be more than friends…" He sighed miserably. I had done this to him and I felt horrible.

"If you want… I could see if Jessica still likes you…" I offered quietly. I looked up to look at him. His eyes were curious but still sad.

"Sure…if you think that'd be best…" He gave a weak smile. I looked down again. This was so awkward. I'd never done this before… and let me tell you, I would never want to do this to anyone ever again. Anyone who thought this shit was funny was pretty messed up.

"Anyways, I guess I better get going… School's gonna be rough tomorrow." He said standing up to leave. He was right… The whole school was going to ask questions about why we broke up and who broke up with whom. Forks High lived off of this kind of drama. High school is pretty fucked up… Especially in extremely small towns like ours… I got up as he turned to leave.

"I'll see you tomorrow?" I asked. I felt as though I still should sit with him, Angela, and Ben at lunch.

"Sure, Bella. Anything you want." He smiled sadly as he opened the door to leave.

"Mike…" He turned around questioningly. I walked towards him and wrapped my arms around him lovingly. He hesitantly hugged me back.

"I really am sorry, Mike." I whispered in his ear. I kissed his cheek and let go. Tears were threatening to spill from my eyes. He whipped a stray one from my cheek.

"It's okay, Bella. Really. I'll be fine… Maybe you could hook me up with Jessica, right?" He tried making me smile. I slightly smiled at his sad attempt at a joke.

"Definitely, Mike." He walked to his car. As he opened his door to get in, he turned towards me and waved, faking a smile. I hated seeing his fake smile, but at least I didn't have to lie to him anymore. I sighed relieved that one obstacle was down.

Next, I had to decide how to break it to Charlie. He loved the idea of me dating Mike so much. He was the second part of why I finally decided to date him. I looked in the fridge to see what we had.

I forgot that I needed to go shopping for groceries soon. I decided I'd make spinach version of mac and cheese. I started getting the spinach and noodles out. I put the noodles in boiling water, and left the spinach sauce I had made earlier next to the microwave. I went upstairs to bring down the homework I had to finish which I had started with Mike…or tried to at least. I put my iPod in my iHome to listen to my music. Whoa Oh (Me vs. Everyone) by Forever The Sickest Kids started playing. I started singing along as I did my Biology homework.

"I candy-coat and cover everything, but I'm still hiding underneath, It's been a long time, It's been a long time, A thousand faces looking up at me, hands all pointing to the ceiling, Oh what a feeling…"

I kept singing to myself. I kept stirring the noodles. I heard Charlie park his car in the driveway. I took the bowl of noodles to the sink to spill the water out. I got plates out and heated the sauce. I heard Charlie open the door as the microwave beeped telling me the sauce was ready. I put our plates on the table. I was turning off my iPod when Charlie decided to greet me.

"Hey, Bells. What smells so good?" I smiled. After being here for two years, he still doubted my cooking.

"Spinach Spaghettis." I smiled. Charlie looked curious, but he was extremely cautious and hesitant as he sat at the table. I smiled as I started eating. I watched him as he picked up the fork and savored it. I waited a minute until he finally smiled at me.

"This is great, Bells." I smiled in gratitude. This was Charlie's way of saying I should make it more often. When we finished eating, I picked up our plates and put them in the dishwasher. Charlie stood up to watch whatever game was on.

"I'm going to bed, Ch—Dad." I called out as I entered the living room taking my iHome with me. He grunted in response as he stared at the game. I smiled slightly at my father. Some things never changed.

I took a shower. I got my big school shirt and sweat pants on as my PJs, turned on my music, and turned off my lights. I got under the covers while closing my eyes. I don't know why, but I got a feeling something new would happen soon. I usually got these feelings, but I was used to it by now. I guess I'd have to be on the look out now. Ode the joy, I thought sarcastically. I fell asleep minutes later to the soothing sound of Claire De Lune by Claude DeBussy.

The next morning, I woke up to a ton of light coming in through my window. I couldn't be sunny out… It was October for life's sakes. I looked out of my window. It was bright, but no snow or sun. Typical Forks… I sighed. I went to take a shower and washed my hair with my favorite strawberry scented shampoo and conditioner. After 10 minutes of debating on what to wear, I decided to wear my black and grey pleated tank with a rocker design on it and my skinny low rider jeans. I put my black boots on to go with them. I looked in the mirror. Cute and sexy, but not too slutty, I thought. I looked like my rebellious, indie rocker, yet innocent self. I liked my own style. I quickly grabbed my backpack and ate my cereal.

I looked at the clock. Shit, I'm gonna be late again. I left my unfinished cereal in the sink and grabbed the keys that were closest to me. I grabbed my leather jacket and locked the door. I looked at my keys. I grabbed my 2009 silver BMW R1200RT, or, in other words, my motorcycle. I smiled put my bag on and turned it on. I revved it to life and sped to school. I was not gonna be late today, not while I'm on my girl. I made it on time, but when I was about to park in my spot, there was a silver Volvo in my spot. I glared at it, especially when I saw the model-looking newbies leaning on it. I sighed dramatically and parked in my other spot across the lot.

I saw everyone stare at me, on my motorcycle, and not in Mike's car. I sighed. I don't think they realized it was me either way. I never rode it to school before. I slowly got off of it. I stared at the Volvo kids. They were staring at me as well. They were probably curious… I finally took off my helmet. I could have sworn I heard several students gasp when they saw it was me. I rolled my eyes. I grabbed my bag to leave, but being the klutzy girl I am, I tripped over my own feet. I stood up and decided I would study the Volvo kids. There was a gorgeous and tall golden blonde. She was obviously with the tall muscular grizzly bear that had his arms around her. I smiled because they made a good couple, I could just tell.

I then saw the short brunette pixie who was dancing with the tall golden blonde haired boy. He looked a year older than her, but they made "opposites attract" reality. I smiled at them, too, even though they didn't see me. I then looked at the oddball out. He had this reddish brown hair that looked messy, but it worked for him. He had these intense gold eyes that were staring at me. I blushed. He had probably noticed my staring. I walked by them quickly and got to my first period without glancing at anyone.

English class was my haven. This was where I could relax and be myself without interruption. No one was really surprised I had made it to AP English in my senior year. My schedule was pretty predictable because I was pretty smart. AP English first, second was U.S. Government, then, French IV was next, and then Calculus; before lunch, there was Photography, and following lunch, there was Study Hall, AP Physics, and P.E. 12. I sighed. I was smart, but wasn't my last year supposed to be me relaxing. Whatever. I barely got any homework besides Calculus and Photography, but I didn't mind those.

I only minded U.S. Government and AP Physics. We were currently discussing the Iliad and the Odyssey. I got so caught up in the class discussion that I almost missed the bell. I gathered my stuff quickly and went the U.S. Government. I loathed this class. The teacher, Mrs. D, was a pain in the ass, but she thought I was the only one in class that listened.

Funny shit because I only listened to my iPod as I copied whatever "notes" she gave us. I never listened to her, and everyone knew that; well, except for her. There was a knock on the door in the middle of her lecture. I looked up to see the brunette pixie come in with a pass in her hand. She walked so gracefully. Mrs. D pointed to the empty seat next to me. She sat down quickly. She looked over at me and smiled. I had to admit that she looked like a sweetheart. I smiled back. I stuck out my hand.

"I'm Bella Swan. It's nice to meet you." I said kindly. Her smile grew.

"Hi, Bella. I'm Alice. My brother Emmett and I really like your motorcycle." My smile grew.

"I'm glad you like it. It's my pride and joy." We laughed. We started talking about music, clothes, and cars. We were complete opposites, but we got along extremely well. I knew we were going to be best friends. The bell rang just as we finished packing. We stood up at the same time and walked out together. We compared schedules on our way to our next class. We had U.S. Government, French, and Photography together. We smiled at each other. We walked to French together.

Madame Jeanne said we could do whatever we wanted in class because most of the class was out sick. We started talking some more, and I found out she wanted to be a fashion designer. She thought we could make a great team. Photographer and designer, together side by side. The bell rang way too early again. I walked to my next class. Calculus went by quickly, as did Photography even though Alice was there. I walked to my locker slowly not really wanting to go to lunch. Mike would probably still sit with me, Angela, and Ben, but Jessica would probably try to be friendly to us just to sit near Mike. I sighed. What had I gotten myself into?! I put my books in taking my old sweet time doing it. I closed it. I'd come back to get my Physics book. I walked to the cafeteria slowly.

As soon as I entered, I could feel almost everyone's' eyes on me. I went to the lunch line and bought myself an apple and Sunny D. I walked over to my table to sit with Angela and Ben. I smiled when I saw Ben's arm around Angela's waist while he read his book and she ate. They were too adorable. I sat down.

"Hey guys!" I smiled. Ben looked up and smiled at me. Angela eyed me suspiciously.

"Hi Bella…Where's Mike?" I sighed. I knew she would ask me, but after I told her the basics, she wouldn't pry.

"I broke up with him because I just couldn't see him as more than a friend." She nodded.

"So…Did your acceptance letter from Dartmouth, UCLA, UNC, Yale, or something come yet?" I smiled at her. She always knew how to distract me. I shook my head.
"Not yet, but I hope they'll be here soon." She was so sure I had gotten accepted by all of them. I looked around the cafeteria. I saw most people looked away when I looked at them. I rolled my eyes. It's just a freaking break up. I saw Mike sitting with Jessica. I smiled. They would look really cute together. I looked for Alice and saw her sitting with her family. They were talking about something. I finished eating and got up to go get my books.

"I'll see you in Physics, Angela." I waved bye to them.

I was walking out of the cafeteria when something caught my eye. I looked up to see Alice's oddball brother walking out of the cafeteria behind me. I blushed furiously again and walked faster. I was walking so fast while looking down that I didn't see the open door in front of me. I bumped into it and almost fell. A pair of hands grabbed me before I fell on my face. I looked up to see oddball. I blushed even more. I was probably beet red by now. He smiled a crooked smile that I loved. His emerald green eyes were entrancing. I could swim in them forever. A throat cleared, and we turned to see Lauren there. I looked away and stood up.

"Uhh…thanks." I said.

"No problem." I could hear the smirk in his voice. I turned to go to my locker, but he touched my elbow. I looked up curiously, and saw he was still smiling. "Do you mind if I walk with you to…wherever your gong?" I couldn't find my voice so I just nodded. He smiled wider. We started walking in silence. I got to my locker and opened it. I grabbed my Physics book, but it got caught with my other stuff causing my camera and some text books to fall out. I groaned. Of course this would happen to me.

"Stupid Bella. You can't ever do something without something falling." I grumbled to myself as I bent over to pick up my books. I heard someone wolf whistle down the hall. I blushed even more and straightened up. I looked down wondering how I'd pick up my stuff without bending over, but they weren't there.

"Looking for these?" A musical voice asked me. I looked at oddball to see my stuff in his hands and a smart ass smirk on his face. I rolled my eyes.
"Thanks." I mumbled. I took it from his hands and put my books in and my camera on its shelf.

"So…I hear you met my sister." He started saying as I closed my locker. I leaned on it wondering who his sister was. I gave him a confused yet curious look. He smiled at me. "Alice Cullen."

"Oh! Yeah, she's really sweet." I smiled. "I think we're going to be really close friends." He smiled at this.

"That's great. My brothers and I were wondering what kind of motorcycle you had. It looked like a 2009 BMW, but we don't know which model." I smirked.

"You like my ride? It's a R1200RT." I smiled as his eyes widened.

"It only just came out a week ago! I was thinking of getting it…" I laughed.

"I'm sorry. I beat you to the punch, but I might let you ride it some day…" I grinned as he nodded. Just then, the bell rang. "Well, I guess I'll see you later." I waved as I walked to class.

I got to AP Physics before anyone so I sat in my seat. Mike was in this class, but so was Angela. I sat by myself in the back because we had assigned seats. I guess Mr. M didn't want anyone cheating off of his "star pupil." I chuckled to myself. I was his best student, and I usually tutored anyone who failed his class.

Mr. M gave me a warm smile and asked me to pass out our assignment for today. I put one on each desk. People slowly came in, including Mike, who said hi to me. Angela came in just as the bell rang. I smiled at her as we sat in our seats.

"Today, we are going to learn about…" Mr. M started but was interrupted by the door opening. It was oddball. I smiled at him as he walked in. I blushed though when I realized that the only seat available was next to me. Mr. M signed his paper and turned to the class.

"Class this is Edward Cullen. Edward, you can sit next to Bella in the back." I blushed furiously as he walked down the aisle and sat next to me. Mr. M started talking again, but I was too distracted to pay attention. The most gorgeous boy ever was sitting next to me. I could feel him staring at me which made me blush even more. When the bell rang, I jumped out of my seat grabbed my books and almost tripped again if he hadn't caught me again.

"We really have to stop meeting like this, my lady." He said with an English accent. I blushed furiously and smiled.

"Thank you…again." I whispered.

"Anytime, Bella." He said smiling at me as I straightened up. I blushed even harder.

"Bella! Want me to walk you to P.E.?" I heard Mike call. Great… a jealous ex-boyfriend.

"Uh…actually Mike, I already told Edward he could walk me to class." I heard Edward about to say something so I elbowed him in the rib.

"Sorry…Mike." I heard him chuckle under his breath. Mike left looking kind of disappointed. I sighed in relief.

"Thank you so much. Bye!" I said to Edward walking away.

"Excuse me, Miss Bella, but I think you promised me that I could walk you to class." He smirked. I smiled and rolled my eyes. I nodded as we walked side by side.

"So…tell me. Why did you move to Forks?" I asked him.

"Well, my aunt and uncle decided we needed a change for our senior year." I looked at him curiously.

"Aunt and uncle? And, who exactly is we?" He smiled at me.

"Well, my parents died in a car accident a few years ago, but I've lived with my aunt and uncle so long that I think of them as my parents." I nodded. "And, when I say we, I mean my sister Alice, we are twins, and our brother Emmett, who was held back, and our adopted twin cousins Rosalie and Jasper, who are getting more credits for college." I nodded.

"But, Alice and Jasper are together. As well as Rosalie and Emmett, right?" He nodded. "And, your "parents" are okay with that."

"They find it slightly inappropriate, but they want our happiness. We follow all the rules like no PDA in the house or physical activity so they are okay with it." I nodded in understanding. He kept looking at me with a curious expression. I smiled at him.
"What?"

"Nothing…I just don't get you…" I laughed.

"Are you supposed to?" I asked.

"Well…I usually can read people easily…but you are something else." I smiled slightly. "You keep me on my toes. I don't know what to expect from you."

"Well, I guess you're going to have to stick around me to find out." I flirted a little. I smiled as he smiled down at me. "But for now, I'm going to gym. Enjoy your last block, Edward." I smiled as I turned around to leave. He grabbed my hand before I could leave. I turned to face him as he took my hand to his mouth. He kissed it. I just about fainted at that.

"Bye, Bella." He turned to leave. I was a little ditzy and out of it as I changed and went inside to the gym. Mike walked over to me.

"Hey, Bella. How are you?" I smiled at him. He really was trying to be just friends.
"Good. How has your day gone? How was lunch" I smiled when his smile grew when I mentioned lunch.

"It's been okay. Lunch was great. I talked with Jess most of the time though…" I smiled at this.

"That's good." Just then, Coach Tyson entered the gym and said we would be playing kickball for three weeks. I loved Coach, but I had no hand-eye coordination. I'm always shocked when I see the A next to P.E. on my report card.

P.E. couldn't have ended soon enough. I walked to the bathroom to change and grab my bag. When I was leaving, I was shocked to see Edward leaning against the wall.

"What are you doing here?" I asked slightly amused while I felt a slow blush creep onto my face. He smiled.

"Well, since you said I could see your bike earlier, I thought now would be fine." I blushed even harder.
"Sure…just let me drop this off at my locker." I nodded towards my Physics book. He took my book in his hands. I blushed.

"Let me take this for you." I nodded still blushing. We got to my locker. I opened it and took my book back and put it in. I took my jacket, helmet, camera, and bag out. I put my camera in my bag, put my jacket on, and my helmet under my arm as I closed my locker.

"So…how was your last class?" I asked him. He smiled.

"Long. How about you? Did you have fun in P.E.?" I grimaced.

"Uhh…not particularly. I'm not exactly talented with hand-eye coordination…with two exceptions, but still." I admitted to him. He chuckled to himself. We had finally gotten to my motorcycle. We started talking about its engine and mileage.

"Nice bike, Bella!" Some guy yelled out. I rolled my eyes. I turned to see Eric. I groaned. Not him…again.

"It's not a bike, Eric. It's a motorcycle." I sighed. Edward chuckled beside me. I glared at him.

"Did you know a lot of guys at this school think you are extremely attractive?" I blushed. He was bluffing.

"You're kidding…Me?!" He nodded smiling. I blushed.

"Actually, I feel extremely privileged to even be talking to you." I blushed furiously.

"Th-thanks…" I said. I put my helmet on. "I better be on my way home. Thanks for everything, by the way. Tell Alice I said hi. See you tomorrow." I waved bye. I revved my motorcycle and was off. My feeling was right. Something interesting did happen. I smiled to myself as I parked in my mini garage that I built next to the woods. I went inside.

It was about 4:30 and Charlie didn't get home until 6 or 7. I got my camera out. My only homework was to take nature pictures. I decided I had enough time to go into the woods to take some pictures. I went out and took pictures of this pond. They turned out really well in my opinion. I would develop them later.

I walked back home and started cooking steak. The rice was almost ready. I left Charlie's plate ready on the table since he would be home in a couple minutes. I went upstairs and took a shower. I finished when Charlie came in.

"Hi, Dad." I yelled down.

"Hey, Bells."

"Your plate is on the table." He grunted in response. "Night!" I went into my room. I put my PJs on and turned on my iHome. I got into bed and fell asleep listening to The Fortunate by Cartel.