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The next morning I was shaken awake by my very frustrated mother.

"Bella! Wake up!"

I heard her distant voice, but I just couldn't open my eyes.

"What.." I mumbled.

"Get up! We have a lot of preparing to do before our trip tonight. Come on!"

I shot out of bed.

"Ok, Mom, I'll be ready in ten."

My mom left and I started getting dressed, wondering where we would be going.

If we should go to the drugstore, I could get my emergency first aid kid, and maybe something to treat beestings and poison, just in case. Can never be too careful!

"I promised Alice I wouldn't be such a baby," I muttered, just to myself.

Grabbing my bag, I headed downstairs, lured by the strong aroma of delicious pancakes, smothered in sweet syrup.

"Mmm, smells good, Mom," I complimented.

"Thanks, dear. Now eat up. We've got a busy day ahead of us," she said as she placed my breakfast in front of me.

I got up to get my fork and knife, but I was stopped.

"I'll get it for you, honey," my dad volunteered. Whoa, they're in a good mood today.

He handed me my silverware, then he sat down and continued to read today's paper while sipping his coffee.

"As soon as I finish washing the dishes, we'll head off okay?" My mom asked.

My dad and I nodded our heads in agreement and I continued to binge on my hotcakes.

I scarfed down the rest, handed my dishes to my to my mom and headed towards the living room. I planted my tush on the couch and grabbed a napkin to wipe my sticky lips.

As I threw the scrunched up ball into the trash, the phone rang. Not even looking at the Caller ID, I picked it up.

"Hey, Ali! 'Sup?" I greeted.

"Not much, Bella, what are you doing before the trip?"

My face lit up and I replied, "We're going to the...uh..., hold on a sec,"

I covered the speaker of the phone and yelled, "Mom! WHERE ARE WE GOING?"

"The drugstore, sweetheart, and don't yell in the house!"

I spoke into the phone, "The drugstore. Want to come?"

"Ooh! I'd love to, but I don't have a ride," Alice said glumly.

"We can give you a ride."

"Ok! See you later then!"

"TTYL!"

I hung up and walked back into the kitchen. "Mom, can we pick up Ali up on the way to the drugstore?"

My mom nodded in consensus.

After picking up Alice, we went to the drugstore.

My parents bought the usual stuff, sunscreen, a disposable camera, some hats, and other necessary items. I was picking out an emergency first aid kit, since I happened to be one of those paranoid danger magnets...

I nearly succeeded, but Alice kept glaring at me and I caved under peer pressure.

The next thing I knew, we were heading for the airport.

Alice was just a huge bottle of enthusiasm.

While we were waiting for our gate number to be called, Alice, very loquacious, chattered on nonstop about the obstacles she had to overcome while packing her clothes.

"...I just couldn't choose between the cute tank top or my tie-dye t-shirt..."

I wasn't really listening; I was deep in my reverie. Just chilling, on the beach... Suddenly a pontifical voice over the P.A. shattered my train of thought.

"Gate D53 may begin boarding."

Alice practically shot up from her seat. "Come on, Bella. Don't be such a party-pooper!"

I sighed in defeat and tried to keep up with Alice's incredible speed, while my parents sauntered behind us.

Alice was most definitely hyper, and probably on a sugar rush.

We showed our boarding passes and passport to the flight attendant.

"Your flight will be approximately two to three hours in time length."

She had a fake smile plastered on her flawless face.

I could easily tell she thought she was way too classy, for her job. Pretentious!

Alice and I walked into the neat tunnel that lead us to the entrance door of the plane.

We chatted along the way.

"So how come you're not excited? It's your first trip," Alice asked, trying to be sangfroid.

She didn't fool me, I could see she was just dying to scream at the top of her lungs.

"Who says I'm not?" I blurted out.

"Well, if you are, you sure are excellent at masking it," she shot back, cocking an eyebrow.

"I'm ecstatic on the inside. I'm going to explode any second!" I exclaimed sarcastically.

I used hand motions for a dramatic effect.

"And I'm the one that's on a sugar rush?" She rolled her eyes and we kept walking.

As we got closer to our seats, I mumbled to myself, "D49, D49, ah, here we are." Alice and I settled in our seats.

My parents were in the row right behind us.

"This is your pilot sleeping, I mean speaking," Alice burst into giggles. "please fasten your seat belts and get ready for take off."

After Alice's laughter gradually faded to silence, I dozed off. I then found myself waking up to the great turbulence of the plane.

I felt immediate vertigo.

"This is your pilot speaking, again. I'm afraid we've lost one of our engines."

I could feel myself plummeting to my death. The nose of the plane took a huge dive. "Please remain calm, passengers. There are parachutes under your seats.

Fortunately, we are right over your destination, Hawaii. Please prepare to jump, and line up at the exit closest to you. We have to abandon the plane."

Oh. My. Gosh. Parachutes? Jumping? I should have never come.

Alice saw the panic on my face. "Don't worry, Bella, we'll jump together."

I was taking deep breaths while putting on my parachute. We didn't have any carry-ons so that didn't matter.

All we had were our iPods.

"Remember when I said you should take risks. Well this is a risk you have to take. It's risk or death, not that you really have a choice." She smiled. It was our turn.

"Ready?" I nodded and gulped. "One, Two, Three, Jump!" We jumped.

I could feel the huge rush of adrenaline overcoming my body.

Alice was right beside me holding my hand. "Pull the string!" She yelled.

I couldn't really hear her over the loudness of the plane, and frankly I was just way too shocked to move, so she pulled it for me.

Suddenly everything slowed down as our parachutes popped open.

I was still stunned. I realized, jumping wasn't actually that bad.

That rush of adrenaline was actually...pleasing? If that made sense...

When our feet touched land, we abandoned our parachutes and started looking for my parents.

As usually we chatted along the way.

Alice looked at me, addled by my blank expression. "What's wrong, Bella? Do you have aftershock from the jump?"

"Actually the jump wasn't that bad...I mean I have acrophobia, but, but, I think that was actually fun! That feeling when we jumped, I felt, so, so free! Free of cares. That moment when you don't know what's going to happen, and all you can hope for is the best...it's, it's, wonderful!"

Alice laughed. "See? Not everything that's dangerous is bad! Look! You've overcome that wacky fear of heights you had. Maybe this vacation can be beneficial to you."

I jumped as I heard a giant explosion. I looked out to the sea. The plane had combusted into pieces, diving right into the water. Wow. Volatile.

Alice let out her breath. "Aren't you glad we weren't in there!"

"Yeah, totally!" Soon enough we found my parents.

They both rushed over to me.

"Bella, darling are you alright? I know you're afraid of heights and all, but-" I interrupted. "I'm fine, Mom."

"I'm just glad Daddy's little girl is safe."

My parents both gave me a giant bear hug.

"C-c-an't b-breathe..." They let go of me.

"Not to interrupt your father-mother-daughter moment, but shouldn't we find our hotel?" Alice asked quietly.

"Right! Let's go!"

Anon, we found our hotel not too far from where we landed when we jumped.

"Rooms reserved under Swan?" My dad said to the receptionist.

"Here are your room keys. You have a joint room? Correct?" The receptionist confirmed.

My dad nodded. "You're on the thirteenth floor. Enjoy your stay!"

I couldn't move. "The thir-thirteenth fl-floor?" I stuttered.

Alice rolled her eyes. "Not with your superstitions again, Bella. Come on, let's get in the elevator."

"Hey! It's not my fault I have triskaidekaphobia!" I defended.

We unlocked our door with our room key. The hotel room was absolutely palatial. After checking the legs of the bed with circumspect, I sank into the mattress.

"Bella, you know you didn't have to check those legs right..?"

"What are you talking about Ali ? We're on the thirteenth floor, and everyone knows thirteen spells out bad luck."

"And you know I don't believe in that crap. Besides, what happened to Miss Daredevil?" Alice reminded

"You're never going to let that go, are you?"

She smirked. "Nope, not in a millennium. 'Cause you promised," she pouted, jutting out her lower lip, giving me her irresistible puppy dog eyes.

"Fine, no more worrying." I grumbled.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Let's go check out the beaches!" Alice said low on patience, again.

"No way, Ali . I've had enough thrill for one day. I just jumped out of a plane," I sassed back.

As if on cue, my mom came through the joint door.

"Girls, why don't you explore Hawaii as of now? Your dad received a call from the airport. Luckily, all of our luggage was carried by another plane, so we have all of our stuff. We're going to take a taxi and pick up our luggage. Would you two like to come, or would you rather explore."

Alice just turned to look at me.

I contemplated the pros and cons of each situation.

"If I go to the airport and pick up our luggage, I'll be safe, unless I happen to be in a car accident...If I explore the beaches, there could be a giant tsunami that could wash me away...It's a hard decision."

"Bella! Remember our discussion..?"

"Fine, I'll go explore Hawaii."

"Alright, don't explore alone though. Follow a tour guide or something."

My parents took the elevator and called a taxi, then left.

A/N: Don't worry, the other Twilight characters will make their appearance soon enough. Review!