A self-insert/original character story. Inserting Chloe Dawn McCall into the role of Bella Swan. She is driven to avoid the chaos that is a constant though the Twilight Saga.
At home I got out of the truck and slam the door. I'm vibrating and feel as though I can't hold back my anger. I sweep through the front door and throw down my book bag and coat. I start stomping up the steps to my room but stop when I hear Charlie come out from the kitchen. "Your mother called. Again."
"I tried to tell her I'm okay but she won't take 'okay' as the answer. She really got herself worked up after you called about the accident. I'll try again."
"She always did know how to worry." Charlie's face falls. "But.. she's changed, too. She seems happy. Phil sounds all right."
I wish I had something better to tell him. "He is. Um. I'll start on dinner soon." Some of my anger evaporates and continue up the steps. I pass Charlie and Renée's wedding photo and frown.
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Another day to be filled with Forks High drama. Walking into the cafeteria I can't help but look toward the Cullen table. This time Edward doesn't look up. I sit at the group's table and drop my bag to the side as I settle into my seat. "La Push, baby. You on?"
"Should I know what that means?" Thinking back I try to think if Billy's photo of fishing had been marked with the location. Then again they probably were somewhere else fishing.
"La Push beach, down on the Quileute rez. We're all going after school. Big swell coming in."
"And I don't just surf the internet." I laugh at Eric's attempts at boasting.
"Eric, you stood up once. On a foam board." I can't help but laugh a bit harder.
"There's whale watching, too. Come with."
"La Push, baby."
"I'll go if you stop saying that."
I put together a delicious salad. Just as I reach for an apple Edward startles me, "Edible art." The apple falls and Edward is able to catch it with his foot and bounce it back into his hands.
I'm hypnotized by the movement of the apple and end up staring at it in his hands and recover quickly. "Thanks but I don't think that would be sanitary to eat now that it hit your shoe. Has anyone ever told you that your mood swings gives them whiplash cause your mood changes more often than an actor's clothes in a play."
"I said it would be better if we weren't friends, not that I didn't want to be."
"Who said I wanted to be your friend? We haven't had many 'friendly conversations.' What does that even mean? For it being 'better if we weren't friends?'" I look at him expectantly.
"It means if you were smart, you'd avoid me." Edward's siblings look like they are waiting for him at their table. I thought they almost seems to be fidgeting around. Meanwhile I see my group seems to be paying close attention.
"So let's say, for argument's sake, that I'm not smart. Would you talk to me? Tell me what really happened."
"Probably not. I'd rather hear your theories."
"Okay." I tap my chin with a thoughtful expression. "How 'bout radioactive spiders? A hammer deeming you worthy of the powers of Thor?" I can't help but giggle.
Edward's eyebrow raises. "You're talking about superheroes. What if I'm not a hero? What if I'm a bad guy?"
"Maybe controlled by a scepter." After a short laugh and shaking my head I continue, "No. I don't believe any of that and I think you know that. You're not bad. You can be a jerk, but it's like this... mask. To keep people away." Edward looks like he's in a trance. "I know you'll likely say no but why don't we just hang out. Like... today come to the beach with us. It'll be fun - sand fleas, wind burn, salt water stinging your eyes.."
Edward seems to be thinking it over and generally happy at the prospect. I think he would have come if he could've come onto the rez. "Which beach?"
"La Push." Edward's smile vanishes in an instant. "Is that not a good beach?"
Edward looks over at Mike and a strange look is exchanged. I wonder what Mike could be thinking to upset Edward. Again, I'm probably better not knowing. "It's just a little crowded." Edward walks away and I feel like maybe I could have done something to change the relationship sooner. I wish I could've thought of a way that wouldn't harm our destined path too much. Edward, I hope you can understand when the truth comes out.
