Bella moves to Mystic Falls long after the Cullens leave and meets a charming werewolf. They quickly become infatuated with each other, until he disappears. In his absence Bella discovers something that changes everything she's never known.

A/N: Bella is not informed of the supernatural, she only suspects.

Disclaimer: All original Twilight settings, plots and characters are the sole property of Stephenie Meyer. Some quotes from the series and motion pictures may also be used. This version/Fanfiction is for entertainment purposes only and is the work of the author. No compensation was made in the making of this Fanfiction. Also I do not own anything in regards to The Vampire Diaries.

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Chapter 1

Bella flinched when her father slammed his hand down on the table. She had fallen back into zombie mode after Jacob stopped talking to her. After all she was about to graduate in less than twentyfour hours. She would be leaving for college soon after.

"Damn it Bells! I don't want you leaving like this. You need to see Jake before you go. Clear the air between you two," Charlie said standing up and placing his dish in the sink.

"Charlie," Sue gasped from across Bella.

"What?" Charlie replied. "Sorry Bell."

Charlie and Sue Clearwater had gotten married just a couple of weeks ago and they now lived in La Push. Bella was still graduating from Forks high since she finished her courses there.

"Dad, I'm not going to force Jake to see me. Just drop it please," I stood to clean up after dinner.

"It's my turn to do dishes tonight Bella," Seth whispered. Bella nodded before turning to head to her room.

She was actually going to spend the night with Angela Webber tonight that way they could go together in the morning for breakfast with the rest of her classmates.

The next morning Bella and her friends ate breakfast for the last time before they walked the stage. The excitement was palpable, everyone donned the yellow gold graduation gown.

Angela gave Bellas hand a light squeeze. "So what college have you decided to attend," she asked.

"I'm going to Whitmore University in Virginia. It's near a small town called Mystic Falls." Bella was excited. She was planning on taking a few courses on the supernatural, but she couldn't tell Angela that.

The next few hours flew by in a haze. Bella was so out of it. She was deep in thought about something she had been hiding from everyone. She had signed up for online dating, and so far she only met one guy who was even remotely interesting. It was a benefit that he too was going to be attending Whitmore University. Although he was a sophomore this year, Bella didn't mind the least.

She shook the thoughts away when she heard her name being called. Of course Charlie was the loudest when she walked across that stage. And she was a little surprised when she saw Jacob clapping with a huge grin spread across his face. Next to him stood Embry Call and Quil Ateara IV. She had only met them the one time when her and Jake were fixing the bikes together. She felt a blush creep into her cheeks as they shouted and cheered for her.

The rest of the graduation ceremony went by quickly. Afterward Charlie and Sue treated Bella to dinner at her diner. Of course Jacob, Embry, and Quil had invited themselves along. The boys talked animatedly about a bonfire they went to a couple of nights ago. Bella ate quietly listening to them talking. It hurt to know that Jake wasn't around for her, and that he seemed to have suddenly moved on from their friendship.

Feeling frustrated, she stood up from the table abruptly and excused herself. The diner was a short distance from where Charlie and Sue had moved into together. She let out a sigh as she kicked the gravel. She was so sick of everything. She had completely closed herself away from almost everyone but Ang.

It was quiet as she walked down the road, she nearly jumped out of her skin when her phone rang. She smiled when she saw the caller ID, blushing slightly.

"Hey, you," she practically purred into the phone.

"Hey beautiful," his voice was husky. It usually always was when he talked to her, it made her insides feel like goo.

"Congratulations on graduating," she could practically hear the smile in his tone.

"I'm just glad it's finally over," she whispered, shoving her free hand in her back pocket.

"When are you flying out?" His voice was soothing and caused the hair on her neck to stand up.

"Hopefully next week," she let out a sigh.

"Will you be here before Friday?" He asked her, eager for the reply.

"I think so. I'll have to look at the itinerary to be sure. Why do you ask?"

"Because I'm taking you out on a date. I'd love to get to know you better. Maybe take things forward and date date." His voice was so sinful as his implications went very noticed. Bella licked her lips at the very idea.

"I'd like that," she let out breathlessly.

"Yeah? So it's a date then," she could hear that sinful smirk in his voice. It made her feel warm and fuzzy inside.

"It's a date," she giggled.

"I can't wait to see you then Isabella," her heart leapt when he said her full name. She usually didn't like it, but when he said it? Oh my! She thought.

"I can't wait to see you either," she said quietly. He chuckled before saying goodbye and promising to call the next day. Bella tucked her phone in her back pocket.

"What are you smiling about pale face?" A familiar voice called from behind her, she squealed nearly jumping out of her skin. She ignored it picking up her pace. She knew who it was that sneered at her, and it made her skin crawl. She knew all about his reputation too.

Bella made it through the front door and raced upstairs to her room. She didn't bother changing her clothes before kicking off her shoes and crawling into her bed. It had been a long day and she had an even longer week ahead of her. Exhausted she rolled over and fell into a dreamless sleep.

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The next morning Bella woke with a groan. She didn't want to get up just yet but the sooner she got done, the sooner she could leave. With a grunt she got up and headed to the bathroom for a quick shower. Once done she gathered some boxes and headed back towards her bedroom.

"Hey kiddo. Packing already?" Charlie asked walking by her opened door.

"Yep. The sooner the better," she replied without an expression.

"Everything okay?" He asked concerned.

Of course not. But she wasn't about to tell him that. She didn't understand what was wrong with her. Everyone kept leaving her, Edward, now Jacob. She almost felt like a pariah if it weren't for Angela. The thought of him made her wrap her arms around herself. She was falling apart again and she had to stop herself before she completely lost it in front of her father.

"Yeah dad, everything's fine." Her voice was so small.

"Well I'm off to the station. Call if you need me," he hollered as he descended the stairs.

"Bye dad," she called after him.

She closed her eyes as a new wave of that unbearable pain hit her right through her heart. She was trying to move on but no matter what she knew she couldn't stay here. Her life was like a bad sitcom playing the plot over and over again.

"Bella?" Seth's voice called from the doorway.

Taking a deep breath she turned to look at him. "What's up," her voice faltered a bit.

"Do you need help?" He asked.

She contemplated for a moment. The sooner the better, she thought.

"Sure, Seth. Thanks," she smiled a small smile.

It didn't take them long to get everything packed and ready for when the movers come for her things. They were due to arrive in a days time.

"Thanks for everything Seth," Bella said in a quiet voice.

"No problem, Bella." He replied walking out of her room.

Everything was done, all she needed to do was say her goodbyes. Her list was small with only three people on it. Charlie, Angela, and Sue. Maybe she could say goodbye to Seth, maybe. Bella head downstairs and made a sandwich. After eating and cleaning, she headed out to the beach. She was relieved to discover it empty.

She sat down in the sand and looked out at the sea. She was leaving soon and then she hoped to move on. Memories started to flash through her mind and tears started to fall down her cheeks. She didn't understand why things happened the way they did, but she prayed that there was a reason for everything. There would always be that small part of her that wished that everything could go back to the way it was.

She wasn't surprised when she felt the presence of someone coming towards her. Though, it took everything in her to not look at them. She kept her eyes out on the horizon, glancing over at James island every so often.

They sat in silence for what felt like forever as the sun set below the horizon. Niether saying a single word. She felt the tears starting to fall on her face when he whispered so quietly.

"I'm sorry things couldn't be different Bells," then he stood up and walked away.

A/N: I was so excited about sharing this story that I couldn't wait to post the first chapter. Yes I am still working on 'Sylph' and I haven't forgotten about it. I'll admit I get writers block something terrible, so it takes a bit to get a chapter out. On a good day I'll have half a chapter done and edited... but I do have a life and sometimes it's hard to juggle both. I have SO MANY ideas running in my head that I just write the plot and come back to it later, only to be stuck because I don't have the feel for the story like I did when I got inspired. But fear not this is one I honestly can't wait to finish, even if it takes me a while. To all my readers Thank you for your support because sometimes it's difficult to continue writing when I feel so blah. I have 3 little girls that look up to me but they can only say so much to encourage me to keep writing. So a huge thanks to all'y'all lovelies!!!*