I took a deep breath as I fumbled off to my new school.
Welcome to Seattle High School the large sign in front of the building read.
My classes were much the same. Some introduced me to the class, while other's spared me the embarrassment and just sent me to a seat. But many of the boys I passed had strange look on their face. I just shrugged it off. Then the bell rang for lunch.
I entered the lunch room for the first time to see the large body of students each gathered into their own cliques. After quickly scanning the room looking for a place to sit, I decided getting my lunch should be my first step. I walked over to the line, my eyes grazing over the unappealing food. Ew I thought picking up today's special.
"You don't want to eat that. Trust me," a bright, bubbly voice came from behind. I turned my head finding a short girl with spiked black hair contrasting her ivory skin.
"Um..thanks," I quickly dropped the plate back down.
"Your Isabella Swan, right?," she asked.
I nodded my head with a questioning look on my face, "That's me." How did she know my name?
As if she read my mind she cleared up my curiosity, " I'm in your History class - with Mr. Frank."
"Oh, right," I smiled.
"Sorry! I totally forgot to introduce myself!," she laughed, "I'm Alice. Alice Cullen."
I grinned, her personality reflecting on to me, "Nice to meet you Alice."
"So, Isabella, how-"
I interrupted her, "Just call me Bella."
She smiled wider, "Bella. How's your first day at Seattle High?"
"Okay, I guess."
"Yeah, not really the most exciting thing ever, is it?," she laughed.
I picked up an clean red apple, "Not exactly," I said, chuckling.
"Don't worry, your not alone."
"Hey Alice," said a blonde girl that -could easily pass as a super model- walked up to us.
"Rose! There you are," Alice replied taking her hand and dragging her so she was right next to me, "meet Bella, she just transferred from..."
"Arizona. Hi," I said timidly to the girl.
She smiled showing her perfect teeth, "I'm Rosalie, it's nice to meet you."
Once we gathered our lunches Alice came up with an idea, "Oh Bella, why don't you come sit with us today?!"
Figuring sitting with them was better than alone, I quickly accepted the invitation. We walked to the back of the room to a table that was occupied by two boys. Alice and Rosalie sat down beside the boys - Rosalie giving the tall, dark haired, and very muscular boy a kiss.
"Jasper, Emmett, this is Bella. She's new to the school!," Alice introduced me acting as if being new to the school was the coolest thing ever.
I smiled shyly at the boys sitting down across from the two couples. They were all really nice and funny. To my surprise I found myself smiling and laughing. Back in Phoenix, I didn't have many friends so this was a real turning point for me to be actually enjoying myself. Weird, I thought.
When the lunch bell rang I got up and looked at my schedule to see my next class. Biology with Mr. Banner. "Where's your next class Bella?" Alice asked.
I displayed my schedule to her, "Oh! It's right down that hall to your left...I would walk you but my class is the other way."
"It's okay, I can find it, thanks. Alice..." I started.
"Yeah?"
"Thank you. For lunch I mean - I had a great time." I was happy to find the truth in my own words and smiled.
Alice beamed, "Of course Bella! I know what it feels like to be new, and I had a fun too."
We said our goodbyes and we walked into our separate directions.
I made it into Biology with three minutes to spare. The teacher seemed nice and he told me I was free to sit in any spot that was open. I looked around the room to find an empty lab table. The bell rang and the teacher started to explain our lesson for today. Towards the end of class he announced there is going to be a lab tomorrow. "Does everyone have a partner?" he asked us.
The other students nodded their head and he looked at me, "Oh, Isabella, your partner will be...Edward. He isn't here today but he sits right here," he said placing his hand on the space next to me, "but, it looks like Edward will be out for a week or so. Well I don't want you to be alone, so until he comes back, you can be with Mike and Eric."
He pointed to a table diagonally to me, I turned my head to see two boys with the same strange look - small smiles and intent eyes. I blushed at the attention I held.
My sixth period was much the same. Boring.
I walked out to the parking lot looking for my truck when I saw a brilliant flash of red. I focused on the sleek car. Then I saw Alice and the others walking towards the convertible.
"Bella!," she called, signaling me over. I walked to them (and their BMW). "Hey! How was fifth and sixth?"
I shrugged, "Okay I guess. Pretty boring."
"Tell me about it!" she agreed. Just then Rose walked over to join us.
"Ready Alice? Hi Bella!," she said.
"Well I guess we better get going - did I give you my number?"
"No-," I began.
"Well now that were friends you have to have our numbers!," Alice already took out her cell phone and got my number. I got out mine as well so Alice and Rosalie could give me their numbers.
We parted for the last time today. They jumped into the red car and I made it into my old truck. On the drive home I thought about my day. Especially what Alice had said, Well now that were friends you have to have our numbers!
I cut the engine and walked into my new home to find Renee still unpacking our things.
"Hey honey! How was your day!?," curiosity filled in her voice.
I thought about that for a moment, as I pondered back to Alice's statement. Friends. I smiled, "it wasn't that bad. There are some really nice people." Although some of the boys had a weird look on their face when ever they saw me.
"That's great Bells!"
"Yeah, it is," I said walking up the stairs. I entered my new room and plopped myself down on the bed, just thinking. I finished my homework assignments and stared at my plain room thinking of what decorations I should add. When nothing came to mind I decided it was time to go to bed.
Once I was ready and climbing into my bed, my phone went off.
I looked at the text and saw it was sent by Alice. I flipped it open and read the message.
Hey Bella! I hope you had a great first day! It was so much fun hanging with you! See you tomorrow! - Alice 3
I smiled at Alice's never-ending excitement. Then I closed my eyes and lied down in my bed.
Friends.
