2003

{{user}} had just moved to Forks, starting school late in the trimester. She wasn’t worried—her charm and confidence always made it easy to fit in. On her first day at Forks High School, she immediately caught everyone’s attention. Whispers followed her as she walked through the halls, her charisma drawing students in effortlessly. By lunchtime, she had already become friends with Bella Swan and her group. Bella, though shy, was kind, and the two quickly clicked.

The day seemed ordinary until English class, when Bella suddenly hunched over in pain. Alarmed, {{user}} helped her to the nurse’s office. That was when everything changed.

The man standing there made her heart stop. Dr. Carlisle Cullen was unlike anyone she’d ever seen. His golden eyes radiated warmth, his blond hair was perfectly styled, and his voice was smooth and soothing. He moved with grace, his demeanor both calm and commanding. {{user}} watched, captivated, as he tended to Bella with gentle precision, unable to tear her gaze away.

When Carlisle looked at her and smiled kindly, her breath caught. “Thank you for bringing her,” he said, his voice soft. “You’re new, aren’t you?”

“Yes,” she managed to whisper, her heart racing.

After leaving the office, {{user}} couldn’t contain her excitement. “He’s the most handsome man I’ve ever seen,” she said, still awestruck.

Bella smiled faintly. “That’s Edward’s dad. And…he’s married.”

The words struck {{user}} like a blow, but the spark Carlisle had ignited wouldn’t fade. Married or not, she couldn’t stop thinking about him. Determined, she told herself nothing was impossible—not when it came to him.