Hi! So sorry I haven't updated ANY fan fiction from Twilight in forever. I've just lost my buzz. This story has an ending already, and it will probably come pretty quick. I don't want this story to be too long.... But we'll see.

It's no joke- been MONTHS. Sorry!!

Dedicated to ClosetCase because her review opened my eyes and kicked my butt to write more. =) Enjoy! xx

DIARY OF RIVER DWYER. AGE 16

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Dear Diary,


Well hey... Dad's been a total ass to me and I want to move out. Like right now. I was talking to mom and I brought up the idea of going to stay with Bella at Forks some time... Maybe go to school a bit there? She said she'd think about it.

...

Okay... I'm back and my mom said I could go for the winter! Finally some freedom! But besides, she trusts me because Bella's there.... and Edward.

Gosh! Last time I talked to him, he was leaving this place once more and I was mad at him. I don't remember why. If I go back through this... maybe I'd find out why. Another time, diary. Gotta go pack!

Later, Di.

Another day passes, I still think of you, why did you leave...

River

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I sat on my suit case and slammed it shut. Finally. The son of a bitch would close for me! I went into the bathroom and tied my hair up in a messy, fuzzy pony tail. I poked my tongue at the piercing in my lip and smiled flirtyily at myself before going out and picking up my bag. I rolled it down the stairs and my mom was in tears before I even got to the bottom. She pulled me into a hug and I smiled, hugging her back, "Mom... It's not like I'm going to get eaten by a wolf over there or nothing."

"Don't joke on that, honey... Wolfs do live-"

"It was sarcasm." I pulled back.

She sighed, "My little girl!"

I put my hand on my hip, "I'm not that little! Jesus, mom. Get a grip."

She nodded and kissed my forehead, "Let's go."

I frowned, "Dad's not coming?"

She bit at her lip and hesitated before looking into my blue eyes, "River, honey... He had to leave to go on a tour with the team... He told me to wish you luck."

"Pfft." I spat and pulled my bag out to the car, lugging it in the back and getting in the passengers seat.

Tears were still pouring down Mom's nose, "You know he loves you right?"

"Mh."

"And if anything happened to you, he-"

"Mom! I get it! He could come, that's fine."

She sniffed and nodded. I folded my arms, getting rather comfy in my grey track pants and black sweater. I put my hands in the front pocket and sighed, laying my head back.

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Skipping the soppy tears, the plane flight and serious lack of sleep, I was finally in Forks. I sat in a seat at four in the morning. I was yawning my head off as I tried to keep hold of my coffee. The place was almost deserted and I kept a weary eye out for people but no one turned up. I got up and stretched my legs, bending back and yawning once more. I should really be keeping tallies. I'd be up to about sixty by now.

I bought another coffee and burned my tongue as someone yelled my name.

"RIVER!"

I turned to see Bella running towards me. She was slim, pale and beautiful. Just how I remembered her. Hold on... how old was my sister? She looked like a freaking twenty year old!

She engulfed me in a hug that almost sent me flying. I gasped for air as the wind was knocked from my chest and I dropped my coffee.

"River! My god, it's so good to see you again! It feels like only yesterday!" She stepped back and apologized to the café man who turned from glaring at us, to suddenly raising his eyebrows at Bella and grinning.

I scowled at him and then looked at Bella through tired, droopy eyes. She smiled sadly, "You're exhausted... Let me get your stuff, you just concentrate on walking straight? Okay?"

I nodded and followed lazily. We got to a silver car, but it was too dark to make first impressions. All I could concentrate on now, was the soft hum of its engine, and the cool leather against my cheek.

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I woke up, but for once not from the light. Actually, it was pretty dark in the room. I got up and walked to the window, peering out of it and seeing grey and rain. I smiled at it, watching the water in fascination.

"So you like the rain?"

I jumped and turned to see a very short girl with black spiky hair. Her eyes were bright gold, just like I remembered Edward's to be and she reminded me of some little fairy girl.

I smiled, "At home it's usually sunny."

She shoved her hands in her pockets, "It rains almost all the time here."

I nodded, "I like the rain."

She grinned and walked over to me, holding out a hand, "My name's Alice... I'm Edward's sister."

I blinked, "You are his sister?"

She frowned, pulling her hand back, "Why is that such a surprise?"

I gawked, "I knew he had siblings but... You're just so..."

"You don't see resemblance?" I nodded and she laughed, "Don't worry."

"I'm River, Bella's-"

"-Sister. I know. Edward's told us about you."

I bit at my lip, "He has?"

She grinned, "Yeah. Come on, you must be hungry?"

I didn't notice the burning desire of hunger in the pit of my stomach until she mentioned it. I nodded and she took my hand, pulling me along. Her cold touch made me shiver and she let go after that.

I gaped at the walls and roof, "You live here?" It was like a palace of old looking furniture; nothing at all to the modern style back at home.

She smirked, "Yeah... So does Bella. And a few others..."

I gasped, "It's so... pretty... and big!"

She shrugged, "It's my preferred housing conditions."

We slipped into the kitchen and there were two people in there. Alice turned to me, "Okay... River, I would like you to meet Jasper," She pointed to a lean, tall guy with blonde hair. His eyes matching everyone's in the room but mine. "And this is Rosalie." She then gestured to a slim, curvy blonde girl. She was perfect in almost every way. I swear she was a model. "They're siblings."
I frowned and Jasper laughed, "Alice is my wife."

My eyes widened, "OH! Oh, cool!"

Rosalie sighed, "Emmett is my husband."

Jasper grinned over his shoulder at her, "All right, Rose... Don't go getting all protective! She's not here to steal your-" He bit back something and then smiled sweetly, "-husband."

"Wait? So you're all married?"

Alice nodded, "Edward was the last in the family."

I bit back a smartass comment and frowned, "I love you guys' eyes. They're an awesome colour." I tried to make conversation but each of them exchanged nervous looks and then Alice smiled, "Thank you." Was that the wrong thing to say?

I nodded and looked down, awkwardly.

"So, um? Food!" Jasper twirled Alice around and pushed her to the fridge.

I ate cereal, while Alice watched me.

Jasper asked about school, friends, parents... boys. I smirked up at him, pulling the spoon slowly from between my lips, "You want to know what the dumb, tanned, blonde-" I almost choked when I noticed he was in fact a blonde himself, "-not that the hair color has anything to do with it."

He chuckled, "I understand."

I sighed, "Thank god."

"Do you enjoy living with your parents?"

"Nah," I turned my nose up, pushing cereal around my bowl with my spoon, "I wanna move out."

"Looks like you've already accomplished that." I turned to see Bella beaming at me. She held her arms out and I jumped up, launching myself at her.

"Bells!"

"Hey, Rives." She chuckled, stroking my hair.

"You're house is amazing! Like- I think I'll never go home again." I grinned, ignoring the cool texture of her skin.

"Ah, come on. You'll get home sick soon enough." She stroked my hair. "How about I drive you and show you the tiny town of Forks? Hmm? Just us two?"

"Alright." I smiled and let her drag me out to her car. It was very pretty and very expensive looking. The whole town looked friendly and wet, but as soon as I saw Bella wave to a few on the street and them wave back; I knew I was going to like this place.