Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight, Stephenie Meyer does. But one can only wish…

Chapter one: Shopping

BOV

It was one of the saddest summers I've ever lived through, the one before my junior year. Forks has been my hometown since I was born, at first we were one big family, Charlie, Reneé and I. But mom never really liked the rain; she was more of a sun person. When I was still small she ran away to L.A. to pursuit her dream of spotlights and fashion, after some very exhausting court sessions my Dad Charlie won my custody and after that I had sworn I'll always take care of him.

The rest of my life was pretty dull except for my summers. Sometimes I would go to Reneé's and stayed with her, if her job allowed that is. If not I would go over to the Hale's, my uncle's house was a few hours away from mine, but it was way bigger and fancier. My cousins Rosalie and Jasper were my exact opposites; they were both perfect blonds and had big round brown eyes. They were twins and both could easily be mistaken by a model and an actor. Unlike me plain old Bella from forks.

That summer Rose and Jasper moved into my house about a month before school started. For the first time in their lives they would be living inside the small town of Forks. Nut not under the conditions I would've liked. It was hard for them I know, their parents died when coming back from their vacations in Europe. Their plane crashed. The days after that everything was painful, I had been staying with them at the time. Rose trashed the house when she found out and was angry at the world, at herself and basically at anything that could move. I haven't seen her smile her perfect smile since then, all I've seen was her fake one but, must I add, that this tragedy has certainly not alter her wardrobe, she still looks perfect.

For what I could see Jasper just disconnected from everything, buried himself in his laptop. Their dad gave Rose and Jasper's custody to my dad, it was stated in this will he made log before he died, he had given 50% of his properties and money to his children and the rest to his former wife, who at the time was still his wife.

That is how they ended up living with us, of course our house in comparison to theirs was like a small pebble in the sea, but they liked how cozy it could be.

The minute Rosalie saw my wardrobe, her mission was set. I went from cousin Bella to Bella the Barbie. The routine was set, the diet chosen and after my hard work became visible, unfortunately it was clear too fast for me, the dreadful shopping spree finally began. It happened the weekend before hell or school as some might call it started.

Shopping with Rose can only be referred to as an outer body experience. All I had to do was stand there while she danced around the store picking almost every outfit out there. I was so mesmerized by her concentration that I hardly even notice the two guys staring at us through the window. The taller one was muscular and had brown curly hair that framed his baby face. His eyes followed Rose with such intensity that can only be seen in horror movies. The one standing by his side had a more boyish appeal to, his hair was untidy and arranged in a strange disarray, it was a hypnotizing bronze color. His perfect features were those that many male models would kill to have. Although he was not as muscular as the boy beside him, his chest looked pronounced through the navy blue shirt he wore. As soon as I looked deep into his emerald green eyes I knew who they were Emmett and Edward Cullen, the two guys that truly made my days in school my personal hell. In fact Edward might have been the devil himself. But for some strange reason I had always had a crush on him. I mean he might be the devil, but he was my devil.

Wait my devil, what's wrong with me!!

Could my mind be playing games with me? Why is he staring at me? Do I have something on my face?

I blushed and looked away as quickly as possible only to be welcomed by a sight I did not expect. Right in front laid a full body mirror with the image of a slender, pale girl. Her brown hair was hanging in loose curls around her, on her face a confused look was plastered and turning different shades of red by the minute. She was wearing tight jeans and a shirt too revealing for my taste. It was just then, When I met her brown eyes that I realized the girl in the mirror was me.

"You look great, No wonder they're all staring" Rose stated taking me out of my reverie.

Rose gestured for me to give her the clothes I had on so she could pay for them.

"You know that's a lie, you just say that so you can buy me this shirt even when you know its not my taste" I retorted while walking back to the dressing rooms.

"that's not true …well sort of… I mean you do look good! And if it was for your taste, you'll probably just buy a couple of hoodies, some too big shirts, and just one pair of jeans!"that last part she said in a rush and low for her high-pitch musical voice.

I laughed. Me looking good? Yeah right! But there was nothing I could say, I knew I will never win a fight with Rose.

"umm Bella did you…uh…Know those guys?" she asked.

I opened the door, dressed back to my regular clothes, not wanting to be seen with an outfit picked by her. I looked at her she seemed excited to know my answer?

"well I know who they are if that's what your asking", I said still in shock, the minute I said that I would've sworn her face lit up.

"Really? What's the big guy's name?"

"Emmett and the other guy's Edward, they're my brothers", a small pixie like girl waking out of one of the dressing rooms answered Rose question.

"I'm Alice by the way, Alice Cullen", She said extending her tiny hand towards Rose with a huge grin around her lips.

"I'm Rosalie Hale and this is my cousin…"

"Isabella Swan" she interrupted, turning towards me with a mischievous grin this time. She eyed my clothes and wrinkled her nose.

"yeah I know, you know Isabella, You should buy that outfit you tried a while ago" she said, referring to Rosalie's torture tight pants and revealing shirt.

"Oh and your dress would look just fabulous with these pair of Jimmy choos I saw on this store…"

"The one in the corner?" Alice asked, her face lighting up.

They drifted into a large discussion on shoes while my mind wondered. Rosalie was making her towards the counter still taking to Alice, seems they got along just too good.

What if they became best friends?

What if they started hanging out with the Cullens?

Would they turn their backs on their cousin just for a new friendship? No that wasn't like them at all.

But weird things happened all the time. What if the Cullens started talking about me behind my back? It was common knowledge that I was the girl everyone picked on. I mean it had been like that since kindergarten when we first met. I really hated them and their pranks. What If my hell was brought home with Rose and Jasper? Would I crumble at the sight of my only friend turning her back on me?

Maybe. I did not want to know.

As I was heading towards the door I heard The words I dreaded Rose to say.

"So Alice do you go to Fork's high?"

"yeah! I'm a junior this year" Alice answered energetically.

"aw that's too bad, this year I'll be going there but I'm a senior…" Rose said looking down.

"Just like Emmett!"

Rose looked pretty content and was smiling like an idiot.

"And what about the other guy, Edward was it?" Rose asked innocently while glancing at me.

"He's got a girlfriend" I blurted, instantly regretting it. My cheeks started to turn a pale pink, I looked away hiding my embarrassment. I couldn't afford Alice Cullen Knowing I had a crush on her brother.

"Not anymore Isabella" "Bella", I corrected her.

"Not anymore Bella. Edward broke up with Jessica this summer and Rose Edward's a Junior too!"

There was too much happiness in her voice. I looked up. Sure her eyes reflected it. So did Rose's eyes as well.

These girls were unto something and knew that. I was afraid.

They were too much alike, if it wasn't for Rose's blond hair and Alice's jet black hair they could've been sisters.

Alice shot me her winning smile as she headed towards the door, she hesitated, turned around to stare at us and said.

"Nice to meet you Rosalie, see you guys tomorrow maybe we could eat together at lunch period!"

My stomach gave a wrong turn.