I GOT A REVIEW! Many thanks to brankel1 for your words of encouragement. They make me feel so special :) So... here's Chapter 1 just for the heck of it.

It's All In The PAST!

Chapter 1- First Day (Forks)

"Is that all you have?" Charlie made sure for the final time.

"Yes."

"Where's all the other stuff you used to bring? You're going to be living here, didn't Renee tell you that?"

"She did, but I wasn't allowed to bring anything- anything he bought me."

Charlie's eyes widened in shock.

"You mean to tell me that he bought you everything I've ever seen you wear? All the other important stuff too?! Where was Renee in all this?!" He demanded.

"She…"

"It's okay, kid. That just means you have to go shopping. I would help you but you know I'm not all that great with that stuff. Who knows, maybe you'll make some new friends and they can help. Or you could go call Andrew and have him ship your stuff."

That was the longest speech I'd ever heard him make and he didn't even stutter. This must be really important to him.

"Yeah," I mumbled, trying her best to fight the tears I felt coming on. "Thanks, Dad." I'll try not to mess you up too.

"Do you have enough clothes to last the week? You start school tomorrow."

"I should have enough."

"Okay then. I haven't touched your room. You still like purple?" I nodded.

I loved purple. It reminded me of … everything.

"Thanks."

"For what?"

"Everything." Charlie frowned. I didn't like seeing him upset. He shouldn't have to get upset. He accepted me…

"You don't have to do that." He said.

"Sorry," I muttered. If I were a cat my ears would be flat against me skull and my tail would be curled around one of my legs. Charlie sighed. They had a long way to go.

"You said I start school tomorrow, right?"

"Yeah. You should be able to keep up if Renee's bragging was accurate."

"I think that's the only thing about her that was accurate." I muttered. Wait…

"What does accurate mean?"

"It's a fancy way to say she knew what she was talking about."

"She usually doesn't."

"I know that now."

"So what are we doing today?"

"Well, I took the day off-"

"You shouldn't have." I blurted out. "You can go to work if you want. I'd be fine."

"No, Bella. You're staying with me, remember? I thought we could go out to eat after we met your new doctor."

"Doctor?" I panicked. Doctors were usually stoic. They were probably hardened by how many patients they couldn't save. It was sad really. I didn't like doctors all that much, but then again, I only saw the nurses at the hospital and the man who came in occasionally to check on- on him seemed nice enough.

"Dr. Cullen. He's a good guy, Bells. I'm sure you'll see his kids at school tomorrow."

"Okay… what does he do?"

There is a reason for the shyness and the cat comparisons. Cookies to anyone who can guess why. Review please? They make Bella feel better.