Edward's POV
I followed behind my brothers and sisters, heading to our usual spot in the cafeteria. I was hit with a strong aroma and I quickly place it. The new girl…I could hear my siblings thinking about her too, if for brief periods, Jasper's thoughts lasting longer. It took all my strength not to attack her right here, Control Edward, control. As I walked past, I overheard Angela talking the new girl ("Bella," she thought as she spoke with her), but paid her no mind until I heard my name, "That's Edward Cullen, totally gorgeous, obviously, but apparently nobody here is good enough for him." I smirked, and sat down at the designated table and tried to see what this perfumed beauty thought of me…nothing. Could she jus not be thinking? Am I really trying? Of course I am…but then why can't I hear her thoughts? I continued to question my abilities, not even realizing she was looking back at me, until one of Alice's thoughts got my attention and I smiled slightly. I need to meet her…
Jasper's POV
As I stepped into the cafeteria, I was blasted with a new scent. One that was sweeter than any flower. Upon finding the source of such a fragrance, I found it belonged to the most beautiful creature to ever grace this Earth. Alice sensed my tension from the first whiff of the perfume emanating from her and tried distracted me not know from what. I kept my head forward while keeping my eyes on her, hearing the gossip of her table, "And she's with Jasper, the blond one who looks like he's in pain," earning a breathe of a laugh from the girl who had enchanted me. This girl, whoever she was, her presence made Alice's once loving grasp that used to send my not beating heart skyrocketing, now only brought contact with nothing real…only lust.
We sat down and I grabbed a glance whenever I could, but Alice kept trying to distract me from my obvious pain. That's when Edward walked in.
My brother was hit with the scent just as I was, only different. I could tell he felt something for her, but I couldn't place it. He strode across the room, making every girl stare, including her. He made it to our table, but his eyes and mind never left the girl who had entranced us both. I looked back and forth between them, knowing he did not feel what I felt. He seemed to be more questioning her being with a touch of confusion, unlike how I…I felt I wanted to be with her forever. Suddenly, his emotion was clear, the same way Alice felt about a new pair of shoes, only stronger…Obsession.
Alice's POV
We walked into the cafeteria, I had to hold back a little not to go crazy being surrounded by all the humans. I notice Jasper tensed up more than usual. I tried distracting him and his face seemed to calm, but he was still tense. I loved him, but he isn't himself at school, being a new vegetarian in what others would have considered a buffet, and is distant at home sometimes.
I inhaled and notice a new scent amongst the hundreds I had grown used to, and spotted the new girl. That must be what Jasper's so worked up about! I glanced around the table to see if the others were acting this way. Esme and Emmet were almost unaffected, but Edward was also distant and was staring at something, well someone, behind him. I got a brief vision of him and the new girl together in the field Edward often escaped too. Edward is so sweet, I thought and smiled to the back of his head which quickly turned to me and I concentrated on "eating" my lunch, Damn his mind reading. I decided to give Jasper some time to think, He's probably having difficulty keeping control. But he continued to be distant all day, even when we weren't even close to the new girl. What's going on with him? I wondered.
Bella's POV
I had to agree with Angela, Edward was "gorgeous" as she put. He looked the kind of guy you'd see on a magazine cover, but there was also something about Jasper…But Angela mentioned him being with Alice, her words ringing in my head. Not wanting to be 'that girl' who goes after another girls boyfriend, I focused on the mysterious Edward, blushing when I noticed he was looking at me…he kept looking back at me, he being Jasper.
In Chemistry Class
I walked into the room and was surprised to see Edward Cullen sitting by the window. The teacher said he'd be my lab partner for the year, not that I was complaining. I sat down and he tensed, almost as much as Jasper had earlier in the cafeteria. I tried to ignore his staring at me while also stealing a few glances at him. I was kind of attracted to him, the way you would be to the hot drummer of a popular band, only a little more than that. Edward was more real than a drummer. Why am I obsessing over this?
Edward's POV
Bella, a beautiful name for a beautiful girl…I am obsessed with her.
She's sitting next to me, now I could inhale her sweetness for the whole class. No! I'll go crazy if I do that to myself. I barely heard what the teacher was saying, (probably something I've heard a hundred times, literally) as I inwardly struggled not to breath. She smelled so good, but she's so close, who knows what will happen.
I tried to read Bella's thoughts again to distract myself, but again nothing came. I tried all class, and was beginning to get frustrated. I was already out of my seat when the bell rang; I needed to get away from her, her mind and her scent.
Bella's POV
I followed after Edward, he was acting so weird. First he stares at me all class, then he stormed out, like he was trying to get away from me…What made it worse is that when I found him, he was trying to switch classes, "I'm sorry, but everything is full." She noticed me, "I'll be with you in a minute, dear."
Edward turned to me like he was angry, "Fine, guess I'll just suffer through it," and he stormed off again. I felt hurt, like I had been dumped by a guy I hadn't even been dating. What is wrong with me? Why do I care about…Edward? Even his name made my heart speed up.
Jasper's POV
Edward told us he was leaving, but didn't tell us why. I could tell he was both upset about something but also happy in a way.
Edward's POV
I had to get away from her for a while, before I lost control. I decided to stay with Tatyana and her family for a few days to clear my head. But every moment, my head was filled with thoughts of Bella. So I decided to come back in a few weeks. Since I was acing my classes, the teachers wouldn't mind. It was going to be good whether the next day anyway, so my family wouldn't be there.
Bella's POV
Edward wasn't there the next day, nor the rest of his family, well one of them was…
Jasper's POV
With Edward gone I could get closer to Bella. The others were going hunting today since it was a nice day. I lied telling them I had a test I couldn't make up. "Be careful, don't go in the sun or where a hat or-"
"Esme," Carlisle stepped in, "He can handle himself, right, Jasper?"
"Yes, sir."
"Just be careful."
"Yes, sir."
"Now lets go," and they ran to the woods and I got in the car.
When I pulled into the parking lot I could hear the gossip from the others. 'Whats he doing hear?' 'The Cullen's don't come on nice days.' I ignored them and put my hat on to cover my face.
I had English first...with Bella. "Alright class, today we will be peer editing our poems we started yesterday. Get with a partner and exchange papers."
Every guy looked to Bella, anxious to be with the new girl. But being a vampire has its advantages and I was able to get to Bella first. "Want to be partners?"
"Sure..." She blushed a bit and handed me her poem, "Just so you know, I'm not that good at poetry..."
Changing
From old to newA new place brings new feelings
A new start
A new lifeNew questions
With no answersWho will I meet?
What will happen?
Where will I go?
Why am I here?
I don't knowWhen will I know?
"You miss Arizona?"
"Yeah. I don't like anything cold and wet."
"Then why did you move here?"
"My mom and her new husband are traveling for baseball. Plus I hadn't seen my dad in a while so I moved here." I smiled, not sure what else to say.
"I liked your poem, it's about Alice right?"
'Maybe.'
Bella's POV
Jasper handed me his poem,
Dark hair
Dark eyesBright smile
Amazing personIn my eyes
In my thoughtsI am content
Amazing
Beautiful
My everything
He's so sweet. "You miss Arizona?" He asked when he finished reading my poem.
"Yeah. I don't really like cold…wet things."
"Then why did you move here?"
"My mom and her new husband are traveling for baseball. Plus I hadn't seen my dad in a while so I moved here." I don't know why, I felt good around Jasper, like I could tell him anything.
"I liked your poem, it's about Alice right?" I asked, some what upset.
"Uh, yeah," he said nervously and played with his pencil. "I liked yours too. You're really good, you know."
I blushed, "Thanks. I've always loved English."
"Really?" I nodded, "What's your favorite book?"
"Well, I know it's a play, but Romeo and Juliet."
"The greatest love story ever written."
"Actual it was a tragedy."
"Right, but it was very romantic."
"Then maybe it should be both," he laughed and I smiled.
"OK class, finish up and we'll move on to writing haikus…" I started to zone out, my thoughts focused on Jasper. He was much friendlier than Edward was. Why do great guys always have girlfriends already? He looked over and smiled at me and faced forward again. I had butterflies in my stomach just from looking at him, how did I even manage a conversation with him? Because he was so nice, that's why. I feel bad though, he's dating Alice.
Jasper's POV
I felt bad. I was with Alice and I was going after Bella. But, in my defense, Alice seems to be getting closer to Edward and we have been getting farther apart. She seemed less and less interested in me as the years went by. But now, all I could think about was Bella Swan.
Her chestnut hair, her beautiful brown eyes, her amazing aroma was just the icing on the cake. She was smart, funny, just overall amazing. I had only just met her but she is my everything.
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