I got up early the next day to make Charlie breakfast. After he'd shooed me away from helping out the movers I'd decided to make a quick run to the supermarket.

"Morning, Bells smells really good," he said as I served him some coffee and bacon.

"Thanks Dad. So do you know what time you'll be home so I know when to start dinner? I'm pretty sure I'll be back from the orientation by then," I replied

"I should be back around 8 if that's okay. Good luck at your orientation!" called Charlie on his way out of the door.

After I cleared up the kitchen I took a quick shower and decided to take a walk and check out the neighborhood. I threw on a simple tank and a pair of shorts I'd decided to keep from phoenix and made my way out.

I went further down the road to see what was there. After about a quarter of a mile I came upon one of the biggest houses I'd ever seen. It was a breathtaking white mansion that seemed to dwarf any house I'd even seen before. I decided since I was lucky and hadn't tripped yet; I would try my hand at jogging home. As I started jogging across the sidewalk, my eyes wandered over to one of the windows on the third floor. My eyes caught the silhouette of a boy's head with bronze hair. I couldn't see his entire face but his eyes were tightly shut and he seemed to almost be in pain. Although I didn't know him I suddenly wished I could smooth the crease in his forehead and take away all his pain.

Whoa Bella what the hell are you thinking?

I stopped in my tracks at the sudden change in my thoughts. Not wanting to catch any attention I continued jogging home and not once did my thoughts stray from those gorgeous bronze locks.

I took a quick shower when I got back home. I had just enough time to get ready for the orientation. I changed into dark navy jeans and a clean white top. I really needed to buy some clothes; I was quickly running out of options. I'd already exhausted fifty percent of my wardrobe in one day.

I grabbed my keys and the school papers I had gotten in the mail and slid into my car. While driving to Forks High I found that Charlie was right. It was only 15 minutes away from home. I pulled into the parking lot and when I got out of my car, nearly everyone was staring at my car and I. Most likely because of how opposite we were. Beautiful versus something so painfully plain.

I quickly scurried to find the auditorium where all of the new students were meeting for the orientation. I opened the double doors to find that there were only about 10 people there. They were all settled down near the front of the room. I sensed they were about to start so I quickly found a seat near the back. A man came up to the podium.

"Welcome to Forks High School. Today all of you new students will get a tour of the school and time to ask any questions. I'm looking forward to seeing you soon. Joanna will take the freshman and sophomores. Alice will take our juniors. It looks like we don't have any new seniors this year so enjoy your tours. We'll meet back here in an hour," he explained.

I got up and walked towards the girl named Alice. When I got a closer look at her I saw that she was striking and beautiful; only about 4'11 with short, straight, black spiky hair. She was the epitome of spunky princess. It looked like I was the only junior here because the rest of the group had followed Joanna out of the double doors.

"Hi, my name is Alice. I'm going to be a junior this year too. We'll be great friends, I just know it" she greeted me with a wide smile on her face.

Alice had this jumpy attitude that would attract anyone. She seemed really nice and joyful. And suddenly I wished for her to be right, I really did want to be friends with her too.

"Hi, my name's Bella," I replied

"Okay. So it seems you're the only new junior we have this year so we should get going," she said.

We walked out of the double doors and she made a turn towards one of the large buildings.

"So where did you move from?" she asked

"Well, I lived in Phoenix before this, but I've been homeschooled my entire life, since my dad travels a lot. But looks like we're here for good now, at least so I can graduate at a real high school," I responded

"Really? Wow, you must have lived everywhere that's so great! You have to tell me all about it. Oh by the way, so this is the cafeteria and lunch is usually 5th period," she began explaining

Once Alice finished the tour, we knew a lot about each other and I started to feel like maybe school wouldn't be so bad. We walked back to the auditorium where the Principal, the man who had greeted us, asked for questions and then told us he would be looking forward to this year.

Alice and I walked out together. And then I remembered from our conversation that Alice liked to shop. She might have only been nice to me because it was her job but I had thought it was genuine so I decided to ask her if she wanted to help me out.

"Hey, Alice if you're not doing anything tomorrow I need to go shopping for a wardrobe since I don't have any clothes," I suggested uneasily

"Of course! I love shopping! We can go to this awesome mall in Port Angeles. We'll have so much fun!" she squealed

"Greet so I'll pick you up at 10" I asked,

"Yup! I live on 25 Westbrook rd," she said

I suddenly remembered that 25 Westbrook was the address to that massive white mansion I'd seen yesterday.

"Alice do you by any chance live in a big White house?" I asked.

"Yes, but how do you know?" she questioned.

"Well, my dad bought the house next to yours. We're neighbors!" I laughed

"Yay! We were meant to be friends, I tell you," she grinned

"Okay, then I guess we don't have to worry about my address," I said.

"Bella, you have to come meet my family today. You live right next door to us. Please…" she pleaded. Alice then pouted and there was no way I couldn't give in.

"Okay, I guess so, but I have to leave by 7:30 to make dinner for my dad," I replied

"That's fine. Let's go!," she said happily leading me towards the parking lot.

I followed Alice but stopped short when I recognized a flash of bronze in the direction she was leading me. It was the same boy I'd seen yesterday, and he was simply stunning. His tall lean frame was propped against a silver car and his emerald green eyes started into the woods behind the school.

"Bella, hello? Are you there?" Alice pulled me out of my trance.

"Uh yea..." I said. Not taking my eyes of him.

Alice followed where my eyes were leading ad started giggling. I finally took my eyes off of him and turned to her.

"Um…Alice why are you giggling?"

"Well, maybe it has something to do with you gawking at my brother," she grinned.

I blushed 50 different shades of red and looked down.

"Oh! Sorry, I didn't know… and I wasn't gawking" I huffed.

"Whatever you say, Bella," she replied with a mischievous grin on her face.

"So are we going to your house?" I asked, trying to change the topic.

"Yes, Edward came by to pick me up, so you can just meet us there," she said

Alice and I walked towards Edward and my heart started beating a mile a minute. I couldn't tell why I was reacting this way. I'd seen lots of beautiful boys in my lifetime but for some reason Edward got a different reaction from me. He finally noticed our presence and when he turned to see us I was met with his intense green gaze. I blushed and quickly looked down while Alice introduced me.

"Edward- this is Bella, she's going to be a junior with us this year. Bella- this is my brother, Edward," she smiled

I looked up and gave Edward a smile and our eyes met again however his perfect lips were turned into a frown and his eyes seem to look at me with disgust. I could feel tears welling up in my eyes and I quickly turned to Alice. She was frowning at Edward and I couldn't seem to quell my humiliation.

"Um… I guess I'll see you in a few minutes- bye," I murmured and took out my keys.

"Bella wait-," she called

"See you!" I called out as I pulled out of the parking lot.

I arrived at Alice's house in a few minutes and found that she and Edward had just arrived. I'd contemplated just going home but it wasn't Alice's fault her brother was disgusted by me. I knew I was plain but I was confused as to what could have warranted me Edwards's repulsion. But she had been so nice to me and I couldn't bear to hurt her.

I pulled into their massive drive way and turned off my car. Alice was coming over to me with an apologetic and sulking face. When I looked over her shoulder I saw Edward rushing into the house with an angry expression on his face.

Maybe I should have just gone home.