PROLOGUE: BELLA

I hate my school. And I'm not just saying that because I'm "Emo" or whatever everyone calls me. I'm saying that because everyone automatically ignores me because I wear all black and have cool jackets.

I hate stereotypes too. Because if we didn't have those damn things, I'd actually have some friends who wouldn't mind being friends with someone every else look at with scorn.

As I climbed out of my rusty red truck, I began my slow walk of stealth I perform every morning to the lovely Forks High school. For once, kids bumped into me in the hallways, surprising me.

I kinda liked it. I kinda hated it.

Until I saw the new kid. He was gorgeous, I'll give him that. Okay, he was sexy. Like drop dead S-E-X A-P-P-E-A-L. Even in a blue polo, kaki shorts, and... God, were those Sperrys? With tousled brown hair, chiseled cheeks and jaw, and a lean, lanky build, this kid could wear the Pope's robes and still look like a sculpture.

The popular crowd formed a ring of protection around their new member, their jittery loud voices breaking through my thoughts as I rummaged through my locker to get my books.

"Hey Bella, cut anything off last night?" I froze, fury boiling into my veins. Ah, Jessica.

"Keep talking shit, Jess, and I'll be cutting off something of yours tonight." I retorted, slamming my locker. Jessica rolled her eyes and huffed, turning around to ignore me. The rest of the crowd followed suit, except the new kid. Who was looking at me with... fascination. I stuck my tongue out at him before heading to my next class.

I sat down in the very back. Of course, new kid waltzed on in moments after me, shuffling from side to side. He looked lost, and I snickered. Miss Biel smiled and pointed to a seat, suspiciously in my direction. I closed my eyes and hoped she didn't point next to me.

"Class, this is Edward Cullen. Please give him your attention and say hello."

No.

"You can sit next to Ms. Swan Edward."

Also no.

"Thank you Miss Bay." he said. I rolled my eyes. At least I wouldn't have to do the upcoming project with him- it's independent.

Miss Bay started to rant. I zoned out like I do usually until I heard, "You will be partners with the one beside you. No take backs. No trades. It's an overnight project where you just have to find out information about each other."

I raised my hand, my face feeling cold.

"Yes Bella." she asked.

"Did you say partners?" I whimpered. She nodded like I should be lucky and ranted on. My life spiraled downward and just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, Edward leaned over and whispered in my ear, "Hey partner. Your house or mine?"

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DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT. I just made Bella Emo and Edward preppy. Haha.