Junior Raymond Kulp, star pitcher of the Forks High baseball team, finds himself drawn to the new student much like everybody else.  But since he has himself a girlfriend, he discreetly observes the Police Chief's daughter from afar.  It is during this first year that he notices the developing relationship between Bella Swan and the mysterious Edward Cullen - and how this isn't the normal run of the mill relationship.

Come join Ray as he witnesses events throughout his junior and senior year that strike him as extraordinary, while he observes Bella Swan and the entire Cullen family.

This tale is canon

" alt="Banner" />

Some of the reviews...

"This was so well written and so damn sweet.  I don't know where you came up with the idea, but it was truly an excellent read."  jessicasheehan

"Great story.  You captured all the main points, was in line with canon and still introduce a wonderful plotline which I enjoyed through the eyes of Ray."  Queendel

"I liked the way you ended this.  I can see how seeing a relationship like Bella and Edward's and watching it as closely as Ray did would affect his life.  I think that it is a believeable ending and am impressed with the way you carried it through.  I think that this was a unique perspective on the story that we all know and love and you did it justice.  Great Job!"  Jen (javamomma0921)

"Um, wow.  I loved this!  Like you, I guess I've always wondered what Bella and Edward appeared to be from an outsider's perspective.  You nailed it!"  starry19

"I'm so glad you wrote this.  Not only was it great, but it's one of my favorite angles to see characters we know from a stranger's POV.  So I did a little happy dance in front of my computer (earning me a weird look from my dog) when I saw your story.  Thanks!"  TheCelticOne

"I absolutely love this story.  And views of their relationship from afar.  I'm always trying to look for stories like these and jumped to the opportunity of reading this one.  Plus the length!?  It was like an early Christmas present.  You're writing is wonderful; especially how you weave your characters through it.  And in the 3 chapters you have, you have more personality in all the characters than most people with 50 chapters!" Fleury's Apprentice    

Bella was lost and hopeless when Edward left. Can she find happiness, now that he is not coming back? Will Jacob be able to win her heart? Will Bella be free of the consequences that come from loving a vampire? Will she overcome the obstacles of loving a werewolf?

My story picks up in New Moon. Alice doesn't see Bella jump. Edward is gone. This story is just a feel good love story, with the occasional twist and turn.

Renesmee has grown into the full-body of a 19 year old girl and people have definitely noticed. Two people in particular. Now that she understands love and seems impossibly immune to imprinting, she’s caught in a love triangle between two guys who seem impossible to pick from. Add understanding grandparents, aunts and uncles who are all of a sudden comedians, parents who give you way too much space and hilarity and romance will ensue! A full-length drama, but very funny.

"An elder once told me never to question one's journey until you've walked a mile in their shoes. I was only fourteen years old then. Who knew that the love of my life would betray me- coldheartedly? Now, I am judged...and ridiculed for the feelings I hold about my past. My journey hasn't been easy and nor had I expected it to be, but I can't refrain from asking the typical question..."Why me?" Yes, they're getting married! Yes, I agreed to be in their dumb ass wedding! Do I have to like it? Hell No!"

Come with me on a journey back to the Quileute Reservation and meet Miss Leah Clearwater, the only female shape-shifter. Leah has snagged a job at the Seattle Times just to get a break from the reservation. She has found herself dreaming about her high school sweetheart, Sam Uley. However, Sam and Emily, her second cousin, are in the final planning stages of their wedding; a wedding that, although she wants no part of, she must participate in to support her cousin. How will Leah cope? Whom will she turn to for solace? What does the future hold for Leah?

No matter how hard you try, there are just some things you can't fight... sometimes you don't want to.

"I didn't want to hurt you..."

"I thought that when Edward left we could be together..."

"It's not Edward anymore Jake..."

rated for language and possible fun stuff in later chapters

What if the wolf pack hadn't interrupted Laurent before he bit Bella?  This is the story of Bella being changed despite Edward leaving her to prevent it from happening.

Rated for later chapters.  Just like in New Moon, Edward will make an appearance eventually!

Set in the timeline of post Breaking Dawn (i.e the first November Bella is a vampire!), but AU. Imagine Edward had the strength to stay away from Bella for her to save her humanity. She is happy with Jacob and is settling into a routine. Coming back from Florida to tell Renee some news, Bella meets someone she doesn't expect on the plane.

Now three of our characters face a crossroads and must all make an important decision. What are the consequences of each decision and how will they effect the other two?

Edward's phone call during New Moon goes a little bit differently, and Bella finds herself wanting more than just friendship from Jacob. Rated R for language. 

When Bella decides to spend a summer on Pettie Bone Lake in Michigan, she wasn't expecting to have the kind of neighbors she does.  They're fun and caring and a little bit crazy...but hey. Who isn't?

Pairings: JasperxBella, EmmettxRose, Edward gets no one becasue he's too angsty.

Disclaimer: Characters are owned by Stephenie Meyer and the title of the story belongs to The Ataris. We mean no offense.

Bella's journey through breaking down the walls that surround her, finding herself, and letting go.  AH, H/C, Fluff

In the quiet, affluent town of Forks, Washington, Bella Swan dedicates her life to unfurling the mystery behind the death of her best friend after her father is removed as county sheriff.  But an unwanted distraction sets her on an unexpected course.  A noir tale and an homage to Veronica Mars.

A family is torn apart by the death of a beloved member.  Victoria came back for Bella but killed another before she was destroyed.  No one can deal with the grief of loss and they suddenly find themselves all on very different paths, but all essentially broken with no light to guide them.  

Can a chance encounter eight months later bring this family back together?  Can they heal?  Can they let the one they lost go and be at peace?  Can they learn to act on hope?

**Companion story to Acting on Faith by Oceanwaters2006**

**Also, props to Oceanwaters2006 for the Banner!!!**

**Warning - Dark Themes**

"Disarm you with a smile,
And leave you like they left me here,
To wither in denial.
The bitterness of one who's left alone.
Ooh, the years burn."

       -Smashing Pumpkins, Disarm

This is an alternative plot to when Bella is on the cliff, picking up from the top of page 358 of New Moon. Bella does not rush back into Edward's arms. Bella struggles a great deal with depression, anxiety, and esteem. Several characters may be slightly OOC in that they use occasional profanity.

"This story contains incidents of self-harm. If this is disturbing to you, please do not read."

What if Bella broke down on the cliff and truly tried to kill herself? What if Edward got the news in a different way and hadn't gone to Volterra? Where would it leave Edward and Bella? Where would it leave Bella and Jacob? This story will be an angst filled alternative, but I do believe in happyish endings.

 Thank you for the banner, Roonie!