EPOV
I sat there, incredibly frustrated, trying to unlock the mystery that was Bella's mind. I could tell she wasn't paying any attention to the lecture given by Mr. Banner, as her eyes were glazed over and she had a slight smile on her lips. It was killing me to not know what she was thinking about.
BPOV
Mr. Banner's lecture was all too boring, even for biology class. I sighed inwardly and let my thoughts wander. I thought about lots of things, but mostly about the Cullens and their personalities.
I wonder if they've ever been to a Civil War museum, I mused, I wonder if that's something Jasper would want to do. I doubt it, though, if they got something wrong it would upset him.
Then something else crossed my mind, the report we were all going to have to give in English. I hate that we have to do it orally. I would much prefer to just hand in a written one. Maybe…I was jerked back to reality by an angry Mr. Banner, who had apparently asked me a question.
"Bella, are you going to answer me?"
I tried to be polite, "I'm sorry, what was the question?"
"Never mind, Bella. Mike! Same question!" he barked
I was beginning to doubt that he'd even asked me a question at all. He was probably just trying to catch people not paying attention to his boring lecture. I looked towards Edward, who had a severe grimace on his face, he was looking right back at me, which usually would mean he was smiling. His expression suddenly changed to concentration.
EPOV
Just before Mr. Banner jerked Bella back to reality, I'd started to hear snippets of what she was thinking. I was ecstatic.
I wonder if…..Jasper would want to ………do it orally, I would much prefer…
I was losing her thoughts again, but before I could concentrate enough to turn the fuzz back to words, Mr. Banner had interrupted. I was horrified. Why had Bella, my Bella, been thinking about Jasper that way? I must know what was going through her head, I had to hold out hope that it was a misunderstanding. I tried for the rest of the hour, but every time I came close, I started to think about what the thoughts I'd already heard must mean, which took away the concentration needed to break Bella's barrier. I would definitely have to have a chat with her about this…but then, how could I trust that she would be honest with me? Would she be mad that I was trying so desperately to hear what was on her mind? I could never know, I would have to ask Alice first. Or better yet, Jasper. Then maybe he could explain why she was thinking about him that way.
My train of thought was interrupted by the loud, whiny bell. I waited patiently for Bella to exit the classroom. I would try to be subtle, try to get her to explain what she was thinking about. She was close to the last one out of the classroom. She smiled when she saw me. I tried my best to return it, but it came out as more of a grimace.
Before she could ask what was wrong, I said, "Mr. Banner needs to think of some more original topics for biology. His lectures are all recycled and they bore everyone."
"Yeah, well, I wasn't really paying attention. I've had some other stuff on my mind," she replied.
I raised my eyebrows, "I can see that." She gave me a suspicious look. "I mean, with the way you were so zoned out when he called on you," I amended. "You know, he didn't even ask you a question. Anyway, why so much on your mind?"
She seemed to notice that something was up. Regardless, she answered my question, "We have to do a report in English. I'm worried about it, but I only think about that a little bit. I was actually thinking about your family, Edward," she explained.
"Oh? And what about my family has been intriguing you, love?" I inquired.
"I was wondering what Jasper thought about…" she trailed off.
"Bella? What Jasper thought about what?" I tried to keep from growing too frantic.
"Is something wrong, Edward? Why are you all of a sudden so desperate to know my thoughts?" she asked, a hint of worry in her voice.
"Bella, I've always been curious, I am always desperate to know what's on your mind. Especially if I can answer the questions." I hoped it would be explanation enough.
She contemplated this and seemed to accept it, "I was wondering what Jasper thought about the Civil War museums. If he thought they got all the facts right." I chuckled. She blushed and looked up at me.
"Jasper couldn't possibly care less if they got their facts right. It's not like he could have his picture in history books or anything, you know, because someone would recognize him," I explained.
She seemed to accept this explanation, but I was still unconvinced. Why would Bella all of a sudden be so interested in Jasper? I was perplexed. She still hadn't gotten to what the "orally" part of her thoughts was supposed to mean. This was seriously going to bother me.