The Twilight Diaries

Chapter 18

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE TWILIGHT OR TVD CHARACTERS.

ELENA'S/BELLA'S POV

        I didn't know where I was going, but I had to leave my house. I was speeding down the back roads, but I eventually slowed down because it was heavily raining. I noticed it was a diner up ahead and decided to turn into the parking lot. I dash out of my truck and ran into the diner. I swiped away the hair that was matted to my face. I walked over to the counter and took a seat. A black woman with her natural hair came over to me, bearing a smile. "Hello, my name is Jeanine. What can I do for you today?" Jeanine said.

"Ummmm, I was wondering could I see the menu first?" I asked.

Jeanine displayed a warm genuine smile while reaching down and grabbing a menu. "You must be new here. Usually, everyone knows what they want without the menu." Jeanine handed me the menu and went to handle other customers.

After looking at the menu for a few minutes, I decided. I caught Jeanine's attention and she strutted over. "So, what can I get you?" She asked with her pad out.

"Cheese fries with a side salad. A bacon cheeseburger with a coke. No tomatoes, please. Thank you." I said. I gave back the menu to Jeanine and she walked away again. My eyes glanced around the diner and it was cute and warm. Unlike the Mystic Grill, I haven't gotten my heart broken, life threaten, or received bad news. It was new and gracious feeling. I look at the corner booth and Sheriff Swan was there, giving his order to Jeanine.

He was scratching at his mustache as he stared down the ketchup bottle. I observed him for a while and he had that familiar look on his face that usually see on myself. Sadness. Pain. Anger. Regret. Most importantly, lost. I got up from my seat and walked over to his booth. "Sheriff Swan." I said.

He looked up and smiled, which didn't quite meet his eyes. "Miss Swan, its nice to see you again. Why are you out so late on a school night?" He asked.

I looked up at the clock and frowned. "It's only 7:36 p.m. That's not really late." I gestured to the seat across from him and said, "Mind if I join you?" I asked.

"No, not at all. Sit." Charlie said.

I slid in the booth, sitting across from him. "You look like you needed company. You seem a little sad, so I came to cheer you up." I said with a smile. I noticed he was a little uncomfortable. "So Sheriff Swan, how long have you been Sheriff of Forks?" I asked. I slid out of my jacket and leaned against the backboard of the booth.

"I've been Sheriff of Forks about ten years now. Bella, how old are you?" Charlie asked. I didn't get a chance to answer, because Jeanine came over with our plates. She looked over to me with a curious look. "You know ole' Charlie, darling?" She asked.

"Oh, yeah. We met on my second day here in Forks. We were at the grocery store. I was saving him from the fruit." I laughed and she chuckled.

"I'm not incompetent. I was managing." Charlie said with mock anger.