"Elena! Masen! Get down here! NOW!" my mom called for me and my brother. He was older than me. I was a meaningless junior while he reigned at the top being a senior and the star quarterback. The only way people knew me was by calling me 'Masen's kid sister'. Why couldn't they just spare my womanhood and call me 'his sibling' or 'his sister' not, 'his kid sister'. I mean, I'm not a kid anymore. Two more years and I would be eighteen. This senior wanted me to go to her slumber party one time and it got me realy excited you know? The most popular girl in the school asking me to come to a sleepover. I thought, finally I was popular. I went shopping for expensive clothes and I even got my hair and nails done. When, I got there, there were about five girls with books and inside it was a shrine of my brother. Ew. They kept asking me about him and about what he liked. I knew, we were pretty close. I mean, he could be mean but he was my best friend. Finally, he started dating the valedictorian of the school. She was the only one who had turned him down for a date. She thought he was just a stupid jock. He wasn't though, he was actually very smart. It seemed like he really liked her and without my brother knowing, because he was completely against me getting involved in his business, I tried to convince her that he was really a good guy. I even showed her his report card. There was one C but that was only because he just really sucks at math. I on the other hand am just naturally smart. I get it from my mom, Bella Black. She owns a little bakery in the city. Everyone says I look like her but when I look in the mirror all I see is, me. I guess I do have her cheekbones, her hair and her eyes but I have my dad's lips. Technically, I guess, I have guy's lips but my dad's lips are pretty plump. I think. My dad is Jacob Black, or Jake is what my mom calls him. My dad's a mechanic, he works all the time.
"Elena!! Sweetie……." mom yelled again. I grabbed my backpack and ran downstairs almost tripping if I hadn't caught the rails.
"I'm sorry mom" I said as I kissed her a cheek.
"it's alright honey. It's just that today's the first day of school and your brothers first time driving." she said nervously. I think my mom has always worried about this day, the first day of my junior year. Since freshmen year she's been telling my not to date any guys. Especially, hot guys because they were only looking for one thing and that would be to get inside my pants. At first I didn't know what she meant. How could a guy possibly fit inside my pants? I rarely buy baggy pants. The pants I usually buy were made for one. One person only. Then, we started having sex-ed. classes in PE and I suddenly realized what my mom was talking about. I heard my brother and my dad whispering in the kitchen.
"son, I don't think it's a good idea for you to be driving." Dad said.
"dad, I'll be fine. I'm a careful driver now alright. I've learned my lesson" Masen whined.
Masen had failed his drivers test four times. He knew how to drive he was just a dangerous driver. Well, that was until mom made him take driving lessons. He liked to drive fast but after the classes, his driving was pretty good. Still though, I was a little scared.
"mom, can you take me to school?" I asked her while we walked to the kitchen.
"I'm sorry sweetie. I have to get to the store early today" she replied. My stomach suddenly felt like turning upside down. I ran to my dad.
"daddy! Do I have to ride with Masen?" I threw my arms around him.
"Sorry Elena, I have to go to work. I should be leaving right now." He kissed me on the forehead before drifting to mom giving her, her daily dose of a passionate kiss. I would be throwing up but me and Masen were used to seeing them like that. Well, it was only in the morning when they did that. Everything else they did in their own time. Anyway, let's talk about something that wont make my stomach sick. Today was the first day of 11th grade and I really hope the guy I have liked since 1st grade notices me, I mean we talk but it's nothing more than a 'hi and bye' kind of a relationship. Oh he's so perfect. His hair is always chaotic but it's all in place. His lips were like Adrien Grenier's and-
"come on. Stop daydreaming and let's go to school" Masen snapped. We were standing at the front of the school and I could see my future husband opening the door for students coming in, He was wearing his soccer uniform and an adorable smile on his face that made him look so much cuter. I hope someday he'll realize he really loves me. I could just think of it. Elena and Troy Adams. I rushed up to the door so that he could hold the door for me. A practically ran inside the school which I completely regretted because the first thing that met my face was the floor of the school. I felt a warm hand on my arm. Oh my god! Troy Adams touched my arm! Ah!! Save me from this embarrassment please help me not to say anything stupid. He helped me up and I looked up. His beautiful blue eyes were fixed on mine. Or was it the other way around?
"you alright?" he asked still holding my hand.
"oh, yea……sure….." I replied.
"k, bye" he said walking away. AHH!! He totally loves me. The way he said 'you alright?', he was genuinely concerned about me. What a Romeo. I straightened up and made my way to French class. Mr. Lopez was my new French teacher. It was a little weird for me that a he taught us French but he isn't actually French. I've heard about him. He was the pedophile of the school. He liked to watch girls in the hallway which was totally creepy. The only upside to it was that my brother had told me if he liked you, he would give you a better grade. French was my weak subject. I sat down a random seat and was glad to find my friend Molly and Sarah were in that class too. And, well, so was Greg. He was like my half brother. A half brother who flirted with every girl in the school, including me. I've known him my whole life, only because his dad was my dad's best friend. He also worked at my dad's garage. They fix cars together.
"hey baby! How was your summer?" he asked me. I felt the bagel I had for breakfast make its way back into my mouth. He was sitting in front of me while Sarah and Molly sat behind me.
"I spent half my summer with you, you dummy. Remember? Our family went to Los Angeles together?" I rolled my eyes.
"did you hear about the new guy?" Sarah asked me ignoring Greg.
"what? I've only been in the school for about five minutes." I chuckled.
"whatever! His name is Edward Cullen! He's so cute! I saw him in the hallway and he was wearing a navy blue silk polo and he looked totally…" As Molly kept talking about the so called cutie Edward Cullen, I was daydreaming about Troy Adams. His skin felt so warm when he touched me. His eyes sparkled like a moonlit sky. I heard a snap too close to my face. It was Sarah.
"hey! Stop daydreaming about Troy. I can't believe you still like that guy." Sarah scorned.
"well, he is cute" Molly enlightened.
"and he's great at soccer and OMG! I tripped today and he helped me up. Then he said 'you alright' and I was all 'yea it's all good" I explained.
"oh, Lena! You need to talk to that boy. He's never going to notice you if you don't talk to him." Molly cut in.
"he does know I'm alive" I protested.
"well, we'll see. Talk to him now" Sarah said pointing at the door. AHH! It's him. It's Troy. He's in my class.
"Mr. Lopez! What's up?" Troy asked while he walked in.
"take a seat Troy!" he ordered. OMG! Seat empty me next to……umm……that made no sense. Suddenly, there was a warm body on the seat next to mine. But, I wasn't like them. They were flirtatious and brave. I was a little loser.
"hey, Elena right?" Troy asked. I looked to my left which was Sarah and Molly making notions telling me to talk.
"yea" I finally coughed out.
"that was quite a fall you had." he smiled.
"….uh…..yea" I replied.
"is yea the only word you know?" he chuckled.
"yea. Oh, I mean no." quick say something meaningful. "I trip…..sometimes. Thanks for helping me up."
"listen, I think i-" He started to say but then he looked up at the door. Come on! Say it! You love me! Urgh! I looked at what he was staring and it was the most gorgeous man I have ever seen. He was wearing a blue polo which looked like it was made from silk. There was no question this was Edward Cullen. I see what Molly and Sarah had been saying. He was pretty good looking. And, he was also pretty late. There were no more available seats but there was a table. Edward had a pass that he handed to Mr. Lopez. Then, he scanned the room like he was going deep into their souls and sucking it out. Then, he stared at me. At least I think he did. I raised one eyebrow looking confused. He looked confused too but instead, he looked away.
"Mr. Edward Cullen, seems like there are no seats left. Now, since your new at this school. I am going to let you off the hook. But, next time you are going to have to stand. Would anyone here like to get a chair from Mrs. Smiths room for our new student. Well, technically everyone here is a new student but I've known some before." no one answered. They just stared at Edward. I also stare at Edward. But, I wasn't drooling over his gorgeousness, I simply felt bad for him. He looked lonely and well, helpless. Poor guy. I wish someone could help him. I could help him. And, maybe after I do, Troy will see what a great gal I am. I mean, he is sitting next to me right? I'm like on first base.
"so, I think I took your book by accident" he blurted out as he gave me the textbook.
"Mr. Adams! You have just volunteered yourself to Mrs. Smiths room." Mr. Lopez interrupted. And I think I heard him say 'less flirting, less problems' under his breath. Why'd he have to ruin everything. It was all good until he had to go and make Troy leave. Oh, I could just choke him right now.
"uh….Mr. Cullen, please take a seat next to Ms. Black" He pointed at me. I grumbled under my breath. It's not that I don't want Edward to sit next to me. I just really wanted Troy to. Plus, I had gotten accustomed to ignoring gorgeous men. When I first found out about what 'party in my pants' meant, I had learned to stay away from handsome men that would only break my heart. Not that I've ever had a boyfriend. Well, regardless, I shouldn't be rude.
"hi my name's Elena" I greeted him.
"Edward" he replied pointing his two fingers as a wave. That was the only time I talked to him although, I could see him sometimes looking at me and sniffing the air. He probably wanted to be my friend. I mean, he looked completely helpless. Like, a clean homeless mad you find in New York asking for money. When the class ended, he was somehow the first one to get out. I chased after him and surprised I had caught up to him.
"Edward!" I yelled slowing down. He turned around looking even more confused.
"uh…..yea?"
"finally. Man, you are really fast." I laughed. Finally, when I caught my breath I started to talk. "look, I wanna be your friend. Your new here and you looked totally alone and helpless there. I don't know how it feels to be the new kid but I do know how it feels to be like, a fish out of water, if I may call it that." I gave a him a welcoming smile.
"I actually have some siblings who are new here too. So I'm not really alone." he explained. I felt another wave of embarrassment take over my body mixed with rejection. I should say something back. Good thing nobody was in the hallway anymore. They were in the cafeteria.
"oh, I'm sorry. I just thought you might have wanted a friend or something. Um, well. I'll just stay out of your way then." I confessed. I really felt horrible. I put on a fake smile and said goodbye. "well, I'm off to lunch." I walked past him.
"uh…..wait" he said hesitantly. "I, I should be the one who's sorry. Uh, I'm going to lunch too. I'll walk with you." he smiled. I really wanted to, I did. But, I couldn't risk any more embarrassment.
"Oh, no, that's alright thanks. You really don't have to. I'll see you in class Edward. I really don't mind walking alone." I knew it was out of pity. I said walking away as fast as I can. Walking alone was a little scary. I blinked and all of a sudden he was there next to me.
"you are a really bad liar you know that?" he smiled. I've never noticed his teeth but I guess that's because that's the first time I've ever seen him smile. I was dazzled for a second.
"so, what now your giving me the cold shoulder?" he stopped. I turned to face him.
"I'm not I was just…..dazzled I guess" I bit my lip. I didn't look at him but when he didn't answer I had to. He looked like he had just seen a ghost or something. He eyes were struck with shock and he just stared at me. I raised my eyebrow again. I might have misinterpreted him again so I'm just going to assume he thought I liked him. Which I didn't, I mean, he's handsome but I don't know a thing about him. "look, I didn't mean it like, I liked you or something. I just thought you had a nice smile." I started to walk away when I felt his cold hand grab my arm.
"wait! Who's your mom?" he asked.