AN: Okay I totally disregarded the poll in my profile cause I chose to write this drabble first. Again, I am using this to fight off my writer's block, but I'll try my best to make it look good. Have fun!
Oh, this story is slightly OOC. Just slightly..:)
BELLA's POV:
6:00 AM MONDAY: I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock. Ugh, I hated that sound. I reluctantly got out of bed, blinded by the morning sun drifting in through my open window. No matter how much I hated to think about today, I couldn't keep it out of my head. It's the first day of school. Junior year. Big whoop. It's not that I hated school. I'm a fairly high-graded student so there is absolutely no reason for me to downright hate it. It's just that, when you've been waking up everyday at 6 am for the past 16 years, you sort of get tired of it. Face it. Is there any high school kid out there who gets up at the crack of dawn, fully alert and dressed, and excited to go to school, not because of his friends, but because he wants to learn the Law of Conservation of Energy? Yep, I can think of no one.
After dressing up and eating breakfast, I sit by the bench in my front yard, waiting for my bestfriend, Jacob, to pick me up. I still can't forget the day I met him accidentally in the park. My mom decided to buy me ice cream because I had been a good three year old who went to her doctor without whining and crying. Of course, my clumsiness got in the way. Just as I was enjoying my first licks of the chocolate fudge, I trip over a small rock and the ice cream got unto my shirt and totally messed it up. As the tears began to fall down my face, a boy about my age comes up to me and says, "Hey, I'm Jacob. Do you want a tissue?" I took the tissue he offered and introduced myself. Best friends ever since.
I slowly hear Jacob's car approaching around the curb. It was an old Chevy truck which he refused to give up. Its engine was so loud, it could be heard even if you were 10 miles away from it. I got in and noticed that he got the interior repainted.
"Nice paint. When did you get it?"
"It was my Dad's gift. Sorta like a "Congratulations, you're a junior now" kind of celebration," he answered running his hand over the brown ceiling. "Seriously, I had to get that stain out." He smirked at me, pointing towards the spot on the side door where I accidentally puked because of motion sickness.
"Hey, it's not my fault you drive like you're on a surf board," I retorted, smacking him on the arm.
"Sure, sure," he answered.
We arrived at Forks High School, the place I'm supposed to call my second home. It hasn't changed since the last time I saw it. Same old red brick building, as plain as a bar of soap. Oh well. Jacob parked his truck at our usual spot, beside the main office. It was a good thing there were still only a few students. The two of us would be able to walk to the building without anyone harassing us. See, there are a lot of types of kids here at Forks High. Of course, there are those who like being noticed and noticing others. There are straight-A students, both in academics and extra-curricular activities. There are those who'd rather live their lives alone and suffer in silence. And, there are also those kids who really couldn't care less. Jacob and I agreed that we would not be affected by that division. We would just go with the flow.
"It's a good thing Jessica isn't here yet. I think I'm not yet ready for another dose of her "Town Gossip", " I told Jacob as we made our way towards the school building. Suddenly, someone called me from behind. "Bella, wait! I have something to tell you!"
Okay, I spoke too soon.
"Speak of the devil, and the devil shall appear," Jacob whispered in my ear as I turned around and faced Jessica.
"What now, Jess?" I asked her, exasperated. Jessica is one example of the people who like being noticed and noticing. Everyday, she had a fresh round of gossip to tell people. And I must say, most of her gossip is not friendly. I think she only chose me as her "gossip-and-squeal recipient" because I can actually pretend that I'm listening to her. All the other kids just nod in agreement when she babbled to them and she didn't like that.
"OH-MY-GOD, Bella! Did you see Edward Cullen already?! He is driving a new, shiny, silver, volvo! I swear to you he looked at me as he came in the parking lot. But, where do you think he got the money to buy that car? I mean, I know they're rich, but still, he's only 17!
"So what if he's 17, Jessica? My cousin has an Audi, and he's only sixteen," Jacob snapped. He couldn't quite tolerate Jessica like I do. I elbowed him in the ribs. What he said will just make Jessica go for another round of babbling.
"Whatever. Bella, what do you think? Maybe he bought that so he could date Tanya....Gosh, I have to tell Lauren!" Jessica stalked off without another glance. Jacob and I exchanged grossed out expressions.
I turned around to walk back to the school building, when I realized Jacob wasn't beside me.
"Jake, what are you---?" I turned around to see him staring at something. I followed his gaze and it landed on a silver volvo, surrounded by a bunch of kids.
"Whoa, he does have a volvo," Jacob said in awe. "God, Edward's crazy rich!"
"Well, I guess that's one piece of gossip Jessica had right," I muttered.
I noticed that more kids were starting to gather around the silver car. Obviously, Forks, Washington isn't used to seeing high-end cars like these. Who would have enough money to buy a millionaire's car in this small, dreary town. Of course, the Cullen family was an exception. Dr. Cullen, his wife, Esme, and the twins, Edward and Alice, are known to be the richest here at Forks. You'd think they'd stop there, but no. Edward and Alice are also one of the top students here. I always wondered why they weren't just sent to a school for gifted children. I mean, where can you put that intelligence to good use here in this gloomy town?
I was starting to get irritated as Jacob still continued to stare at the new car. I pulled hard against his arm to get his attention.
"Ow, Bella, what?"
"Stop staring at it before it melts, let's go."
"Aww, come on Bella, just because you can't understand "car talk" doesn't mean I don't too," Jacob told me, as we continued to the building.
"Stop trying to make me feel guilty, Jake," I said.
He tugged on my ponytail and I all but hauled my bag at him. We continued the teasing until our first class, English, which was also my favorite. Our teacher, Mr. Molina, just gave us a few pointers on what we were to expect the whole year. Nothing really special happened after that as we made our way to the cafeteria. As usual, Jessica was in "her" corner, chattering away happily to her friends, Angela and Lauren. Jacob and I sat at our usual table.
"So, what's Jessica's latest scoop?" Jacob asked me, his mouth full of his sandwich.
"Just the same. Mike's dating Tanya and Carmen at the same time, Edward and Alice cheat on each other during tests, which explains their good grades, and the principal has a new BFF," I answered him, recalling everything Jessica told me in Spanish an hour earlier. "Honestly, Jake, why are you asking?"
"Well, it's nice to be updated once in a while," he answered. "I mean, it's not everyday something extraordinary happens here in Forks."
"Yes, but gossip isn't really the best remedy, don't you think?"
"Sure, sure."
After lunch, I had my first class without Jacob. Biology. One of my least favorite subjects. Hopefully, there would be one topic I'd be able to enjoy this year. As I made my way into the classroom, I felt my stomach fall. Jessica was in this class too. Oh God, I don't think I'd be able to endure two boring hours with her talking rapidly and annoyingly to me. Don't be bothered Bella. Just don't sit beside her. So I chose to sit on the closest empty chair, beside Edward Cullen. I noticed he let his hair grow longer than it usually was, and it was styled in little spikes today. It kinda reminded me of Robert Pattinson's hairstyle.
Mr. Banner came in the room and introduced himself. He then gave us a little ice-breaker. We were to work with our partner and try to fill out as many answers as possible on the question sheet he gave us. It was all about science. God, I'll suck. But then, I remembered that Edward was my partner. The one who aced all his science tests last year. Well, I guess this will be fun.
"Bella, do you want to start?" Edward asked.
"Oh, yeah, sure."
Little did I know that gossip girl Jessica was staring intently at us behind our backs.
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