The next day, Liz woke up early. She was very anxious about her first day at Forks high. She didn't have the time to be familiar with the town yet and she was already thrown in a school full of people she didn't know.
She made her way to the kitchen and made coffee, making sure it would be enough for three. When she was pulling the eggs out of the fridge, the voice of Bella made her heart jump.
-Hey cousin, you're up early.
When she saw the frighten expression on Liz face and the way she almost dropped the eggs, she blushed.
"We have that in common"
-Hum….I'm sorry Liz, I didn't mean to scare you…I…
-Don't worry, I'm a little tense, it's not your fault. How do you want your eggs?
The bright smile she was giving to her cousin seemed to make her feel better.
-I don't really eat in the morning. But a coffee would be awesome.
-A coffee it is then.
She poured two cups, put them on the kitchen table and sat in front of Bella. There was a comfortable silence, the two girls not being the babbling type, and drunk their coffee.
-You want to be first in the bathroom? Offered Bella
-If you don't mind. I'll be quick, promise!
The morning routine went so fast that Liz was soon in the pickup of Bella, in the school parking lot, trying hard to breathe.
-You look pale, are you ok? Asked Bella
-Uh huh.
Ok, her reply was kinda lame, but it was all she could manage right now.
She heard her cousin chuckle.
-I felt the same when I first arrived. It was only two weeks ago and here I am, feeing like a fish in the sea!
Liz shot her a glare, as to say "hey, you think I'm an idiot?"
-Ok, maybe not like a fish in the sea, but they're not going to bite you! And plus, you have something I didn't have.
-And what is that?
-An awesome cousin, she smiled. Come on, it will be fine.
She started to relax. Bella was doing a great job at make her feel comfortable, and she really did appreciate her efforts.
They stepped out of the giant pickup and start to walk. Liz could feel the stares on her.
-They'll stop staring, whisper Bella, like she was reading her mind. Eventually.
Liz silently thanked her with her eyes. Then all colors (and there wasn't a lot!) left her face and she stopped walking.
-What's wrong? You're the one who's pale now.
Bella was looking at a silver Volvo, where the most beautiful boy she had ever seen was standing, looking straight at them. Bella didn't answer and looked like she just had seen a ghost.
-Bella? Bella?
She put a hand on her shoulder and broke her trance.
-We better get going…
"Weird…"
They headed in silence to the large building, and Liz took one last glance to the mystery boy…who was looking at her too.