Bella Swan pushed open her bright yellow bedroom door, threw her heavy school bag on the floor and switched on her computer. Today had not been a good day. In fact, it was worse than yesterday. Yesterday things were mild and she could handle yesterday. But today, today for the first time in a long time she considered throwing herself off a cliff and ending it all. Bella had spent her whole life, minus the Summer's, in Phoenix with her mother, Renee. Two years ago, Phil had joined the family and the new addition to the family also meant a new location: Jacksonville, Florida. However, every Summer for six glorious weeks, she lived in Forks, Washington, the wettest place in the continental USA, with her father, Charlie. Since the moved to Florida, she had begun to look forward to Summer with Charlie. The reason? The cheerleading squad at her new high school. Bella, the klutziest girl ever, had accidentally spilt her can of soda down the front of the cheerleading captain. Casey had made it her mission to make Bella's life hell. Today had been the worst payback. Today Casey had posted pictures of Bella changing in the locker rooms in the school website. Bella was beyond embarrassed and wondered how much she would have to beg Renee and Phil to move back to Phoenix. Bella logged online and logged into her myspace account. She wasn't surprised when she saw she had zero comments. She double clicked the chatroom icon and waited for it to load up. She could hear Renee rearranging the living room downstairs and wondered momentarily if she should offer some help. Before she could leave the seat the chat room was loaded and she had two private messages. She read through them quickly before closing them again. She read through the current conversation and added her own comments. Another private message window opened.
Musicalsoul: Hey do you wanna chat?
Kluztygirl: Sure.
Musicalsoul: I've noticed you on here before. Where you from?
Klutzygirl: Originally from Phoenix, but currently living in Florida. In Summer I live in Washington.
Musicalsoul: I'm in Washington. Where abouts do you live over the Summer?
Klutzygirl: That sounds like your planning to stalk me. LOL.
Musicalsoul: Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. As i said I've noticed you on here before and your comments are always catching my eye.
Klutzygirl: Now your just buttering me up. How do I know your not some 40 year old freak trying to lure me into your bed so you can kill me?
Musicalsoul: Good point. And how do I know that your not some 40 year old desperate woman looking for a toyboy?
Klutzygirl: I guess we will have to trust each other. I'm Bella.
Musicalsoul: Edward. Nice to meet you Bella.
Klutzygirl: Same to you.
Musicalsoul: Are you going to tell me where in Washington you go for the Summer?
Klutzygirl: Forks. Are you going to tell me where you live?
Musicalsoul: Would you believe me if I told you it was Forks?
Klutzygirl: Your kidding me? You must know my dad, then.
Musicalsoul: Maybe??
Klutzygirl: Charlie Swan
Musicalsoul: I know him. Police Chief Swan. He's had to arrest my brother several times for being a pain in the ass.
Klutzygirl: LOL. Charlie tells me all about the troublesome ones. Your brother's name is???
Musicalsoul: Look who's stalking now, haha.
Klutzygirl: Shut up Edward, hehe.
Musicalsoul: My brother's name is Emmett Cullen.
Klutzygirl: OMG your Carlisle Cullen's son. Charlie has told me all about you. Said your a great family.
Musicalsoul: Is that right? You seem to know me but I know nothing about you.
Klutzygirl: Well what would you like to know?
Musicalsoul: Right now, i can't ask you anything. My annoying sister wants the computer. Will you be on later?
Klutzygirl: It's 6PM here. Give me 2 hours and I'll be on. Gotta cook dinner.
Musicalsoul: Talk to you in a few hours.
Klutzygirl: Bye Edward.
Musicalsoul: Cya Bella.
Bella logged off and grinned to herself. Edward felt like the first real friend she had had in a long time. She ran down the stairs and started on dinner.

Edward logged off and turned to a grinning Alice.
"Happy now?" He asked as he stood up.
"Very. I promise I won't be long but the new Louis Vuitton bags are on sale and I have to have one. Jasper is on my computer and won't get off. I even offered him a..."
"Alice i don't wanna know. Use my computer but I need it back in two hours."
Edward left his bedroom and thundered downstairs. His older brother Emmett was relaxed on the lounge watching two females wrestling on TV. Edward seated himself in the armchair and tried to get into the wrestling.
"I spoke to chief Swan's daughter today," Edward finally said. Emmett's head whipped round and glared at Edward.
"Chick's are fighting Eddie," Emmett tried to reason.
"She knows about you," Edward continued. Emmett sighed and turned off the TV.
"He never mentioned a daughter. Me and the Chief are pretty tight," Emmett mused. Edward shook his head.
"Just thought you'd like to know your famous," Edward replied and left Emmett alone. The TV was back on seconds later. Edward Cullen, son of Esme and Carlisle Cullen, had spent most of his life in Forks, Washington. He was the youngest of three children, although he acted older then both. Emmett was his best friend, and although a troublemaker, Emmett had managed to bag the most gorgeous girl in high school, Rosalie Hale. They were now happily engaged at 21 years old. Alice and Rosalie's younger brother, Jasper, had grown up together and Esme often referred to them as childhood sweethearts and that they were made for each other. When Rosalie and Jasper's parents had been killed in a car accident three years earlier, Esme and Carlisle hadn't hesitated to welcome them to the family.
"Penny for your thoughts dear?" Esme asked as Edward stared out the kitchen window.
"Nothing of consequence. I'm thinking about asking Dad to buy Jasper his own computer. Alice keeps using mine and now I have little pop ups asking me if I want to buy the latest Gucci winter coat," Edward said.
"I'll talk to Carlisle about it when he gets home," Esme reassured him. Edward smiled a thanks and glanced at the clock. He sighed and dragged his feet towards the piano. Settled onto the seat he began to play the song he had written for Esme. Esme understood him best of all. They had always been close, closer then most teenagers with their parents, and he wouldn't change his mother for anyone in the world.

The smile remained on Bella's face as she organised dinner. Chicken fettuccine was a specialty of Bella's and she knew that Phil would enjoy after a week on the road with nothing but pizza. He had arrived home earlier in the day and was still sound asleep upstairs. Renee had finished rearranging the living room and was now hovering around the kitchen.
"Bella," Renee started. "Can I talk to you about something?"
"Sure mum," Bella said as she stirred in the sauce. Dinner would be ready any minute and Bella couldn't wait to get upstairs again to talk to Edward.
"You know how Phil has been on the road a lot with the team?" Renee asked as she fiddled with a fork.
Yes," Bella replied. She finished stirring and turned to her mother.
"Well, after the Summer, Phil is going to be travelling a lot. More then normal and I'm going with him."
"Oh OK. That's fine. I can look after myself."
"Well I spoke to Charlie earlier and he thinks it would be a great idea if you went and finished your last year in Forks."
Bella was about to protest when she remembered that Edward lived there. What was a little rain if she could have a friend?
"It's only a year, right? Then I'll be off to University," Bella reasoned. Renee eyed her suspiciously before setting the table. Renee knew her daughter. Bella hated the rain and had spent the day in bed whenever it rained in Phoenix.
"Thanks for not being difficult," Renee finally said. Bella smiled widely at her. It wasn't a problem at all.

Musicalsoul: So your moving to Forks?
Klutzygirl: Yep. Once Summer comes around I'll be moving. Mum thinks I'm completely insane.
Musicalsoul: Why?
Klutzygirl: I hate wet weather. I used to stay in bed when it rained in Phoenix. I skip school when it rains here.
Musicalsoul: Your going to absolutely hate Forks. I've travelled to several places in the past few years and I've never seen it rain as much anywhere else.
Klutzygirl: I'll deal. Be prepared for lots of whining.
Musicalsoul: My sister is Alice Cullen. I think I can deal with a little whining.
Klutzygirl: Tell me about your sister. Charlie only ever tells me about Emmett.
Musicalsoul: Well according to Emmett your dad and him are 'tight'.
Klutzygirl: Hahaha I'll have to tell Charlie that.
Musicalsoul: Anyway, Alice is small and annoying. Enough said.
Klutzygirl: That's not very nice. At least you have siblings.
Musicalsoul: Would you like her? I'm sure she won't mind moving to Florida, although Jasper would have to go too.
Klutzygirl: Jasper?
Musicalsoul: Her boyfriend. Long story short, they have been together since they were about 5.
Klutzygirl: Awww sweet. And what about your Edward, anyone special?
Musicalsoul: No. No one special. You?
Klutzygirl: I'd be lucky to have a guy look at me. I'm too plain. Florida guys have standards that I don't stand up too.
Musicalsoul: I can't believe that. Maybe you'll have better luck in Forks. Advanced warning, steer clear of Mike Newton. He will be on you like a cat on heat.
Klutzygirl: Haha thanks. Charlie has mentioned him. Said he was a good kid, but then again Charlie thinks most kids are good kids.
Musicalsoul: Except Emmett.
Klutzygirl: Actually I think Emmett has grown on Charlie. His life would be meaningless without Emmett, LOL.
Musicalsoul: Don't tell Emmett that. His head is big enough.
Klutzygirl: Hehe, ok. Edward it's late here and I still have homework. I'll be on tomorrow night if you are.
Musicalsoul: Definitely. Hoping not to sound like a stalker, but I was wondering if I could call you some time?
Klutzygirl: Sure. At least if you are a stalker I know where you live.
Musicalsoul: LOL. Very true.
Klutzygirl: 904 555 4778
Musicalsoul: Talk to you later, Bella.
Klutzygirl: Cya Edward

Bella turned off the computer and threw herself on her bed. She pulled her heavy bag towards her and pulled out her homework. Only a light load tonight. She settled against her pillow and opened her English book. Contrast two Shakespeare characters. Simple enough. The phone downstairs rang and she could hear Renee answering it. Seconds later Bella's door opened.
"Phone Bella," Renee said excitedly. Bella eyed her mother with caution and took the phone.
"Hello?" she said and continued to compare Romeo and Hamlet.
"Hi Bella," a velvet voice replied.
"Who's this?"
The person on the other end laughed and Bella's stomach flipped.
"Forgotten me already. It's Edward."
Bella pulled the phone away and stared at it for several seconds and then put it back to her ear.
"I didn't expect you to call so soon," Bella confessed and Edward laughed again.
"I just rang to say goodnight," Edward answered. Bella grinned.
"Goodnight Edward," Bella said.
"Goodnight Bella," Edward replied. "Sweet dreams."
Bella hung up, finished her homework then drifted off to sleep. Her dreams filled with the velvet voice and musical laugh of Edward Cullen.