I'm not normal. I know I'm not normal. What am I? Normal people can't do this. I'm so scared. But, I've always been weird right? I shouldn't be surprised. But what is this, what's going on? I can't tell my mom she'll freak out and probably leave me again. Why is something always happening to me? Why can't I just be like everyone else?
"My name is Arielle Johnson. I'm 14." Mr. Clark made me stand up in front of my advisory class and introduce myself. I was the only Freshman in the room and it was obvious I didn't know anyone. So much for remaining unnoticed.
"And what do you like to do Arielle?" Mr. Clark has a really nasally voice when he speaks.
"I don't do anything." I say not hiding my irritation. He doesn't appreciate my response and tells me to sit down. I can hear all the girls snickering and laughing at me and I can feel the stares, especially from the guys. I want to tell them to butt out but that won't help me right now. I hate school with a passion. When the bell rings I practically jump out my seat and walk/run to my locker. Next is lunch the absolute worst part of my life ESPECIALLY when you're the new girl. It never gets any better.
I make my way to the caf and see table after table full of people. I dont think there is any sense in asking anyone if I can sit with them until I notice this one girl sitting alone as I scanned the room. She was extremely pretty but still seemed humble. I wondered how someone as gorgeous as her sat alone at a lunch table. I cautiously approached her table and she smiled at me before I was anywhere near her. Maybe this isn't such a bad idea. When I reach her she looks up at me and introduces herself before I can even ask to sit at her table.
"Hi, my name is Renesmee but people call me Nessie or Ness that works too. Would you like to sit with me?" I stare at her for a minute determining how wacked out she is but then again nobody could be weirder than me right?
"Sure, why not? Um...what grade are you in?"
"Oh I'm a Freshman here." Sure as hell don't look like no Freshman.
"Really? You look very um...mature."
"Yeah I get that a lot. So are you new to Forks or have you always been here."
"I've always been here. Its kinda funny how you can live in such a small town but yet nobody knows who you are other than the sheriff. But I do try my best to remain incognito."
"Yeah it's amazing how much you can hide in Forks..." She trailed off in thought and then smiled when she looked up. "You should come to my house after school, it'd be the first time I've brought a friend home from school ever. People always think I'm weird."
"Um, I don't know, I mean, I can't I have to go home and take care of some stuff. My mom is a...maybe next time Ness." She looked confused for a minute and then smiled again. She is a really happy girl for someone who has been shunned by half the school on the first day. The rest of lunch she talk about how she is related to the Cullens and that her dad Carlisle, the best looking doctor at the hospital, adopted her a few years ago just like he did the rest of her siblings because his wife, Esmee, can't have children. I didnt give much about me even though she kept trying to ask.
After lunch we found out that we had class together for the remainder of the day. Renesmee is a really sweet person but she talks A LOT. I like her though. She's the first person that ever took a liking to me other than my dad...I wish he was here. Everything would be so much easier. That's when I feel it again that burning fire in my hands and it climbs throughout my body. This has been happening to me for the past 2 years. Hence why everyone thinks I'm so weird. It happens whenever I get overwhelmed with emotions, usually sad ones. I am walking with Nessie to the parking lot when it happens. God it BURNS! Suddenly I am on my knees coiled over as if I am about to throw up. I am trying to keep my hands on the concrete to keep hold of myself. As soon as I feel the fire let up the tiniest bit i take that as an opportunity to go. As i get up I let out a wail and I can see people staring at me. Not everyone noticed but most of the people in the parking lot did and I can hear Nessie asking if I'm okay but everything is a blur. As fast as I can I start walking home after mumbling a quick "I'm fine" to Nessie. This is so embarrassing. I doubt she'll even look at me tomorrow. Well isn't this the perfect way to start out your very first day of high school. This is just fantastic isn't it.
When I get home The pain is practically ripping through me. It's never been this bad before. I see my mom sprawled on the couch dazed. I don't have time for this right now. I run to my room and head for my bathroom. I'm dripping with sweat and the fire is about to come I know it is so I try to stop it with my regular attempt. So I strip as quick as I can and jump into the bathtub and turn on the shower letting cold water wash over me. As it hits my skin the water steams making my shower a hot one anyway. Eventually after about half an hour the pain sears down until it's just a slight tingling burn in my hands. After I dry off I head downstairs and see my drugged up mom still sprawled on the couch I check her purse and see that she bought an 8 ball so she is going to have a good supply before she starts tearing down the wall looking for her next fix. I put out the cigarette that is still lit in the ash tray and clean up the living room. Then I hoist my mom up and drape her left arm around my neck and wrap my arm around her waist so I can get her up the stairs. I take her to the bathroom and wash her up and I notice that she has been using needles lately, also that she has a lot of bruises and imprinted hand marks on her arm.
"Who did this to you?" I whisper to myself.
After I have her in her night gown I put her in her bed and then get ready to go into my own. The next morning I wake up early and force my mom into the bathtub and make her bathe and while she is in the bathroom I head downstairs and start breakfast knowing she most likely didn't eat yesterday. When I get back upstairs she is laying on the bed in her robe with a blank expression.
"Mom I made you some eggs and bacon I'm gonna leave it on the side table okay?" She just gives me a groan as if saying go away. I get ready to go to school and head out but not before I notice the mailman. He looks up at me with pitiful eyes and gives me the letter that is in his hand. It's a yellow letter with my mom's name on it 'Jolanda Johnson'. I open the letter. It's basically a warning letter. If the rent isn't paid by next month we will be evicted. That wouldn't be too bad if we were missing a year's worth rent. Not only are we about to lose our house but the light bill hasn't been paid so they are going to cut the electricity tomorrow. Yay more cold showers. and the IRS is going to take my mom's car to make up for missed taxes. Well, it's not like she could drive anyway, her license was suspended for a year. Great, my first day of high school was a bust and now my second day isn't going to start any better.
When I get to school I notice Nessie walking into building A. I try to make sure she doesn't see me but she does and to my surprise she hugs me.
"What happened to you yesterday. You looked like you were going to hurl and then you stormed off in pain. Did you go to the hospital?"
"No I'm fine it happens all the time. I get really um bad cramps?"
"Uh you don't sound so sure about that yourself. You should come to my house and have my dad take a look at you."
"No its cool I don't need any help." Wasn't that a humongous lie. I'm practically crying for help on the inside but won't man up and ask for it.
"No your coming to my house after school today and don't make me have to find you. Cuz that didn't look or sound like cramps yesterday Arielle." I guess there's no fighting her. But it couldn't hurt to go right? It's not like he would actually find anything. Or maybe he will and I'll be put under quarantine.
"Fine I'll go, but I'm telling you I'm fine." We went our separate ways to class. As I was walking into my Algebra classroom. I noticed this boy sitting in the back corner of the room where I was yesterday. All the girls were gawking at him and some of them were flirting with him. Out of curiosity I asked a girl in class who he was.
"That is Greyson Thinthall. Only the most attractive guy in the entire senior class."
"But this is a Freshman class. Is he a super senior or something?" The girl turned and looked at me with a disgusted face.
"No he just happened to not be able to pass Algebra the past 3 years so here he is. Why are you so concerned anyway he would never notice you. He likes blondes, which you my dear are not. You have emo black hair and you look like a Native American with your boho skirt, which by the way are TOTALLY out of style so why don't you head back to your little reservation and river dance or whatever it is you do." SO I have officially been dissed in front of half the class by a Malibu barbie doll. I've never been called a native before or been told to river dance. I don't even know what that looks like. I chuckled to myself and headed to another seat in the back as people stared and laughed and whispered. "You got served". I laugh trying to understand why she got so upset that I thought her little crush was a delinquent. Some girls will never learn. I turn my head and notice Mr. Greyson Thinthall staring at me and when he sees me stare back he grins and just then the teacher walks in and introduces herself.
"Good morning class. If you don't remember from yesterday my name is Mrs. Bobadilla and I am your algebra teacher. You can call me Mrs. B but that's it okay? Let's get started with the lesson." She has a really thick Spanish accent and a high pitch nasally voice. Great I won't be understanding much in this class.
When lunch comes around I spot Nessie again and I talk about Mrs. Bobadilla and her accent and in the middle of our conversation, Greyson walks over to me and takes a seat. We both just stop and stare at him.
"Oh I'm sorry do you mind if I take a seat?"
"Go right ahead?" Nessie says in a confused voice.
"Um can I help you?" I ask.
"Yes you can. That's kind of why I came over here. So there's a show going on tonight down at the warehouse. Everyone's gonna be there and I want you to be my date. I don't think you want to refuse either. If you are seen with me it'll improve your social status in this school a whole lot. You kinda need it babe." He winks at me.
"Um no thanks. You know I might've considered it before you made it seem like I need you in my life but that was still a might so you can excuse yourself from the table now this conversation is over and don't bring it up again cuz my answer won't change okay buddy?" He gave me a really surprised look and then got up and left. Nessie was about to burst into a fit of laughter the whole time.
"Oh my gosh Arie, you are cold blooded. That was priceless."
"No I'm not, he needed a reality check anyways. Who did he think he was?" We spent the rest of lunch talking about Greyson. The rest of the day went by pretty quick but sure enough Nessie practically forced me into her brother's car after school.
"Hey Da-Edward I asked my friend over after school can she come? Please?" He looked surprised when she said this.
"Oh, right this is the girl you kept talking about yesterday." She nodded.
"Hello I'm Edward. Renesmee's brother. You must be Arielle." He shook my hand. Is she sure they aren't related by blood he's gorgeous. Edward chuckled. I wonder what he was laughing at.
"Yes I am nice to meet you."
"The pleasure is mine, shall we go?" I nodded still stunned by his looks and got in the car. We pulled up to the house and I gasped. It was absolutely positively gorgeous. I was in complete awe as I walked into the house. Nessie's entire family was in the living room. They all were very happy to see me. I guess Nessie really doesn't make much friends. I still don't see why.
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