Bella

Today was Saturday, the La Push trip was today. I tried to be eager about it but i wasnt much into the whole hanging out thing. I never really hung out with anyone. I was more of a loner that stuck to myself. Well, things are bound to change sometime might as well be now. I dressed casually in a hoodie and jeans. You never knew when it was going to rain here in Forks.

It was almost time for Mike to pick me up. I walked outside to the sidewalk and waited. It didnt take long before Mike pulled up in his moms sedan.

"Hop in!" he says after he rolled down the window. I couldnt help myself, i smiled. I walked over and slid into the passenger seat. His smile was wide and contagious.

"Im so glad you could come Bella! This will be fun, just you wait and see!" he exclaimed excitedly. I was amazed such energy could be contained in one person. I dont think i have ever been that excited before. Maybe this evening will turn out better then expected.

We started heading in the wrong direction to La Push.

"Ugh, this is the wrong way." i say politely.

"Oh i forgot to mention, were picking up Jessica too. Hope thats not a problem!" he gushed. Ugh, Jessica. That girl didnt like me and i had no idea why. I dont recall ever doing her wrong before. But she acted like i had the plague or something. I tried to appear happy even though i felt dismay in my stomach.

Mike pulled up into a wide driveway. The house was only a few houses down so i knew that it indeed was the Jessica i didnt like. Except where my house was run down hers was a sign of wealth. She wasnt rich, but she wasnt poor off like me. I thought she was just a snob.

Jessica was smiling as she walked out of her front door, but her smile soon faded when she seen me. She reluctantly got into the back seat. Mike engaged her as soon as she got in the car. I remained silent and looked out the window. This was sure to be a long car ride...

When we finally reached the reservation i was a little more happier. I hated that car ride from hell. When Mike parked i jumped straight out into the clean sea air. How i loved the smell of the water. A few yards down the beach i could see a group of people all huddled around a fire. Mike motioned for me to come along. I followed him at a slow pace. I was nervous.

I didnt know half of the people here. I looked around the campfire at all the faces. There were a few i knew from school but a few that could only have come from the reservation itself. One was a guy who was a little younger then me with dark skin and dark hair. His eyes never left mine. Did i know him somehow? I didnt think so.

I sat down beside Mike and watched everyone around me. It felt good to be around all the laughter and smiles. I really wasnt used to this kind of thing. I was used to being alone. It felt good to be around real live human beings. I had been hiding in my house for too long.

Jessica quickly engaged Mike and i just sat there not saying a word. I wasnt familiar with anyone else so i didnt want to be rude and interrupt. I didnt have the confidence to just jump right in and say 'hello'. I sat back instead and just watched everyone else.

The group were all smiles and jokes. They apparently knew each other well. I was glad to be a part of it. The dark skinned boy i noticed earlier came walking forward. He plopped himself right in the sand next to me. I could feel the heat from his skin from here. I unconsciously moved over a little.

"Your Isabella right? Isabella Swan?" he asked. His brown eyes looking into mine.

"Yes..I prefer Bella though" i replied. He smiled and extended my hand to me.

"My names Jacob. My dad Billy used to be good friends with your dad, before he..." he dropped the sentence. I felt a blush creeping up. I tried to remember anyone named Billy that i had heard of. Suddenly i knew the connection.

"Oh hows your sister Rebecca?" i asked. Hoping that was the right Billy.

"She's doing very well. Got married in fact." he said. His smile returned to his face. "You remember me then?"

"Not really. I remember your sister, but that was a long time ago." i say.

"Yes it was. Hows your dad doing now a days?" he asked politely.

"Oh, hes good."

"Your mom?"

"Wonderful. She works down at the grocery in town."

He smiled and looked around the fire. "Are these your friends?"

"No, just the guy i came over with. He's the one who invited me."

"Bella your always welcome down here. Listen i know there was some things about your dad... but that still dont erase what he has done. Your always welcome on the Rez." he says.

I smile a genuine smile, "Thanks Jacob that means alot."

"Anytime, maybe i'll come up and see your dad sometime." he asked.

"I dont think thats a good idea.." i stammer.

He took in my worried look and shrugged. "I was using that as an excuse to come see you."

Huh? Me? Whatever for?

"You dont need an excuse for that?" i say laughing a little. My attempt at flirting.

Jacob smiled, "Well alright, then how about i come over tomorrow? We could catch up, do whatever."

I was still smiling, "Sure, you remember where we still live?"

"I sure do. How about mid afternoon? That sound good to you?" he asked.

"Sure, i will be home."

Jacob smiled and stood up. He shook the sand from his jeans and walked back towards his friends. I still was smiling like an idiot. What was wrong with me? Behaving like this over a family friend. Jacob obviously just cares about my dad. But then why did it feel like he was flirting with me a little? Maybe i was just going crazy. It didnt help that he was kinda cute.

I enjoyed the rest of the night. Mostly everyone ignored me but some tried to speak to me. Overall it wasnt a bad day. At least i had Jacob coming over tomorrow to spice things up. I got into Mike's car with a smile on my face. The car ride back didnt even bother me as much as it did before. I really didnt care. Jessica got in the front seat and kept Mike's attention. I sat in the back and just enjoyed the ride. When we pulled up to my ramshackle house i leaned forward.

"Thanks for inviting me Mike. I had such a great time!" i said.

Mike smiled and turned toward me. "Dont mention it. It was nice having you there! We shall have to do it again sometime!"

I smiled and exited the vehicle. Jessica apparently wasnt too happy Mike had spoke to me. What was wrong with her?

When i entered the house i went straight to my bed room. I couldnt believe it, i actually felt happy. I was becoming a part of something i had never known before. I was wanted. I had some friends, a new outlook, and a new way of thinking. I was not alone anymore. Yeah things werent exactly my way, but they were looking up and thats all i had ever wanted.

And to make my nerves all outta wack, Jacob was coming over tomorrow. I have never had a guy over at my house! It wasnt just any guy though, it was a family friend. That didnt make it any less nerve wracking! I was excited over the company itself. There didnt have to be anything more than that. I liked Jacob. He seemed easy to talk to. I really didnt have too many people to talk to.

I laid on my bed still with a stupid smile on my face. I just couldnt believe that i could ever be happy. Yet here i am, smiling like an idiot. I never knew how much just a few hours with friends could do for me. I was not sitting in the house hating my existence anymore. Maybe there was a chance after all.