Chapter one:

Bella P.O.V

Sitting on first beach cold and alone in the rain, I can't help but wonder how the hell I got here. Two weeks ago I was a normal teenager who had moved to Forks Washington to live with my dad, Charlie. Now I'm wondering if I'm going to live through the night? Who the fuck is Sam Uley? And how is he meant to keep me safe from that...monster!? And most of all will he even believe what I have to say or will he have me committed!

I'll start at the beginning of my story, My name is Isabella Swan. I am 17 nearly 18 years old. My parents Charlie and Renee divorced when I was 7 years old.

My mother Renee and her new husband Phil live in Pheonix. Phil is a professional baseball player and travels around a lot with his team. Renee used to stay with me while he was away, I knew it upset her being away from him but she didnt want to hurt me. So I decided to move in with Charlie for my final year of high-school. Renee wasn't hard to convince it was a good idea.

"Mum, I want to move in with Charlie." I said one day after Phil had left for another two weeks for training.

"Why do you want to do that baby girl? It rains so much in Forks and it's cold. You wont like, you'll feel trapped there" Renee replied

I knew my mothers feelings on Forks. She had made it very clear why she had left my father 10 years ago. She felt trapped, like she wasn't going to make anything of herself being stuck in that tiny town with "gossiping old hags" as my mother liked to call them.

"I want to live with Charlie for a while before I go to college, get to know him and forks. I promise I'll be fine mum and I can even come back and go to college here. It also means you'll get to go travelling with Phil while I'm away"

Renee looked wary of my desire to move but you could see the excitement in her eyes about following Phil. And with that I knew I had won my arguement.

She pulled me in for a tight hug and after a few seconds she pulled back and looked into my eyes "Are you sure baby girl? I don't want you thinking I don't want you here I love you, your my baby but if this is what you want I'll talk to Charlie."

"It's what I want. I can call you all the time and we can email, and it won't be for long. I'll miss you Mum so much but I want to do this" giving her and hug and trying to hide the tears that were forming in my eyes. As much as I loved Renee I had always been the parent in our relationship. Paying bills, grocery shopping and making sure we were on time to school and work. She had Phil now and I needed to find myself. Act my age and see what life had in store for me.

After I promised her it was what it wanted, she got onto the phone to Charlie. Listening into the conversation you could hear that Charlie was shocked I wanted to live with him but you could also hear he was excited to have me and I knew I had made the right choice. Everything was planned out and my plane tickets were paid for. I was to leave Pheonix the following Friday and starting my new school the Monday after.

The following day Mum and I headed out to do some shopping for new clothes, a new cellphone and lap top so we could keep in contact. I don't usually like shopping but knowing this was probably the last mall trip with my mum and made the most of it. As we were walking around the mall I started to feel like something was watching me but put it on my over-active imagination.

The next week went fast and before I knew it we were saying our goodbyes in the airport. Giving mum once last hug I quickly made my way onto the plane hiding the tears that were now streaming down my face.

As I sat on the plane from Phoenix to Seattle I couldn't help but feel my life was about to change drastically. I could only hope that it changed for the better.

After many hours and many flirtatious comments from my very sleezy flight attendant we finally landed.

Making my way through the crowds I picked up my two small purple suitcases which held only a quarter of my belongings which were appropriate for Forks near constant rain, I felt like something was watching me again. This was getting ridiculous! My imagination isn't that bad. Looking around I came across a family of 7 standing over to the left at the other baggage area. They were all very beautiful, you almost had to look away. But for some reason they made me feel terrified, my heart beat sped up and the youngest looking man with bronze hair turned to face me. His eyes were a golden colour unlike I had ever seen before. His face was full of anger as he continued to stare at me. I gasped and started feeling very uncomfortable. Turning away from his intense gaze I made my way towards to doors to find Charlie and get away from him as fast as I could.

I spotted him just outside the doors. It had been 4 years since I had seen Charlie and he looked older. His face held more wrinkles and his hair was short and grey. He was still in his police uniform. Charlie is the chief of police in forks. From what I've heard he loves his job and was very dedicated to his job.

Our eyes met and a smile came over his face and he walked over and gave me a hug. "Hey Bella you sure have grown since the last time I saw you. Your becoming a beautiful young women". He grabs my bags as my blush creeps onto my face. "Thanks ch-Dad, your looking good too". We both have a chuckle and start walking away from the doors.
"Well come on then, we have a long drive a head of us."

We got into Charlies police cruiser and start driving towards Forks. After a few hours and some casual conversation about school, Renee, Phil and Charlie's job, we finally arrived at my childhood home. I missed this house so much, I use to visit every summer but once I turned 13 and i realised that Renee had needed me more and had stopped coming. Everything looks the same except there is bright orange truck in the driveway. Most people would probably think it was just a pile of junk but to me it looked amazing, I could so see myself driving something like that around.

"Like the truck Bella?" asks Charlie bringing me out of my thoughts.

"Yeah dad it's amazing! Where did you get it?" I ask as I'm walking around the truck taking in all its glory.

"You remember Billy from the reservation?" I nod "It use to be his but he didn't need it anymore so I thought you might like something to drive around town. Jacob his son fixed it up and it's running great so I brought it for you" he says while looking sheepishly at me.

"Oh my gosh! Dad this is great, thank you so much! Mum and Phil gave me some money for a car so I can pay you back". I say with a huge smile on my face

"No no Bella take it. It's a welcome home present, enjoy" says Dad
Walking over to him and wrap my arms around his waist and thank him again.

Charlie shows me to my room where everything is still the same except I have a new double bed and new purple bedding. He leaves me to unpack my things. Once everything has been put away I head down stairs to make Charlie and I dinner as I remember he can barely boil water. Looking through the cupboards and fridge I decide on a simple pasta and sauce. I'll have to go to the supermarket tomorrow to stock up on food. I think Charlie must still eat at the diner most nights.

Charlie and I sat at the table eating our pasta.

"Thanks for cooking Bella, it's really good I'm glad one of us can cook" he says chuckling.
"That's ok Ch-Dad, I like cooking. And mum can't cook either so I'm use to it." I say smiling at him.

After we finished eating and everything is clean I head to bed wondering what it's going to be like being the new girl at Forks High school.