A/N:

I have had a few requests for longer chapters, which I am going to take into account asap! But, for now, this little chapter was begging to be written and out of the way.

So, just a short one here to give me time to plan for the next one (which is set to be around 3k). Give me reviews to make my happiness swell, my love for the story grow and my enthusiasm for the next chapter deepen. (They also make me write faster!) Enjoy the new character introduction...

For jezzeria, who dedicated chapter 12 of 'The Road to Forgiveness' to me while I was away. Thanks :) and this is for you. Keep on truckin' (or something like that).

These aren't my characters, they are Stephenie Meyer's. They just use me as their pawn to give them a different storyline (not as good as the original, but I try...) Enjoy... :)

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Chapter Four

Bella POV

God, I couldn't keep his face from my mind. It was all I could think about. Even through my arguments with Charlie and our awkward dinner, pretty boy's face kept me sane. I was so bloody glad that I'd met Edward. Despite him being the cousin of dickhead Newton.

I couldn't wait until I was enrolled in Forks High so I could see him again. Just shows how a hot guy can abolish any aversion to authority figures...

I was reading in my room the next day when Charlie interrupted me. What a prick.

"Hey, Bells" He was trying to be cute as he popped his head around my door. All I noticed was how he didn't even bother to fucking knock.

"What do you want?" I knew I would have to put my book down, Charlie had his 'we need to talk' face on, but I was loathing the freaking interruption.

"It's about school. You don't mind if I enroll you on Monday, do you? I know I was going to wait for another week for you to get settled, but it would be beneficial for you to start as soon as possible." Charlie attempted a smile, but I saw right through him.

"Getting fed up of me already, old man?" I scoffed, hiding my sudden pleasure at seeing Edward in a mere two days time.

"Not at all," he blushed. A clear sign he was lying. "The administrator at the Reservation High School said if you started Monday, you could catch up to the rest of the year as they start their new semesters. It will help you graduate..."

Charlie was playing the graduation card. Fuck. Sometimes I thought he knew me too well. He knew how badly I wanted to move out after my final year. It wasn't too far away now. Only a few more months and I would be free from this shithole and the farce that was listening to my so-called parents.

But I was too distracted to see Charlie trying to play me. Instead, I was hung up on something else.

"The Reservation? Fuck that, Charlie! I am so not going to the Rez high!" I jumped off my bed as I yelled at him.

"Isabella!" He was attempting to be forceful. "It is for the best."

"And how do you figure that?"

"Your mother says it will be better if you went to school with your sister. You would be in the same year, even some of the same classes. And you would be able to get to know your little brother better too."

"My mother said that? My mother?" I screamed. "Well, fuck her Charlie... and fuck you too!"

I stormed past him and out of the front door. As I got to the end of the drive, I realised I had nowhere to go. Crap. I had effectively burned all my bridges with people in Forks in the space of two days.

Well, there was one place I could think to go...

And that's how I ended up at Newton's Sports Store. Shit, I must have it really bad for that damn pretty boy.

I kind of dreaded walking into the store without any clue if he was working, but as soon as I saw that fucking silver Volvo it was all the incentive I needed. I charged into that store like a woman on a mission... which wasn't far from the truth.

Ignoring how out of place I felt at a store I usually wouldn't be seen dead at, I plugged in my headphones and quickly skirted through the front door. Hoping that I wouldn't be spotted, until I had seen him first.

I hid at the back of the store, between the tents and the hiking boots, for what seemed like a goddamned age.

Then I saw it. His gorgeous bronze hair bobbing over the top of an aisle two rows away from me. To escape being caught out like some freakish stalker, I decided to just approach him. That was, until someone grabbed my arm from behind.

"Isabella..." My name was breathed heavily.

"Newton." I sighed, without even having to turn around. The stench that could only belong to a pot-dealer saturated the air around me. A smell I was unfortunately way too fucking familiar with.

"What are you doing here? You finally come to your senses and figure that you want to share that beautiful pussy of yours?"

"Fuck off, Newton. We all know that isn't ever going to happen." I yelled over his laughter. "I got some shit I got to sort out is all."

"Need some sports supplies? Yeah fucking right. The only exercise you give your hoarish lungs is smoking shit and selling your body..."

"I said, fuck off Newton!"

"I know you met my cousin yesterday. Slut. Stay away from him."

"What the hell? How the fuck do you know?" I hadn't even told Edward my name...

"The stupid bastard told me all about this beautiful girl he gave a ride to. Told me she didn't say much, but was pretty sarcastic whenever she did open her fucking mouth."

"Doesn't mean it was me." I spat, while inside I glowed thinking of Edward's compliment. He had thought I was beautiful.

"I know it was you, bitch. Stay the fuck away." He growled as he interrupted my thoughts.

"Okay, whatever Newton. Just piss off."

I pushed past him and went straight to the automatic doors at the front of the store. I had to get out. I couldn't deal with much more shit in my day.

"Wait!" I didn't know if I was being shouted at, but didn't bother to turn around and check.

"Miss! Wait!"

As soon as I heard the word 'Miss', I spun around. I knew that voice. Then, I saw his amazing face. Edward.

"Oh... hey." I tried to act cool, but instead looked bloody ridiculous. What was it about this guy that turned me into a complete cunt?

"I'm glad I spotted you. How come you didn't even say hello?" He looked and sounded genuinely disappointed.

"Just ran into your dickhead cousin is all. Felt as though I might not be welcome."

"Don't listen to him. Please. He's just jealous because he has a huge crush on you."

I couldn't help myself. I had to laugh. I'm glad Edward didn't get offended. Well, I guessed he wasn't offended when he joined in with my fucking hideous laughter.

"Sorry... about not saying hi. I won't ever let him get to me again." I smiled. Christ... not many things usually made me smile, but as soon as I'd met this guy I couldn't seem to contain it.

"You promise?" Edward grinned.

"Yeah, I fucking promise." I grinned back. "You want me to make it up to you?" Was I trying to flirt? Fuck. I cringed at my attempt as I held my breath, waiting for his answer.

"Come and have lunch with me Monday in the cafeteria. It will be both our first days, from what Mike has told me. Probably will be easier for us if we have someone we can rely on." He smiled.

"Sure. See you then." I smiled back, not having the heart to tell him that we wouldn't even be attending the same fucking school.