Chapter two
I made my way to English calling Jessica the worst names i could think of. Another size 2 cheerleader that proved I could never get Edward Cullen. I knew i would never measure up to any of them, so i learned never to get my hopes up. I knew he would never go for a girl like me, but he was nice to me, unlike all the other stupid boys at school. They would just make fun of me. Once I heard Mike Newton saying he wouldn't go out with me if i was the last girl on earth. I don't care about what Mike thinks. He is an idiot. But i was still upset that boys thought of me that way. Hopefully when i get to college, there will be more mature people that I can have a normal conversation with, like Alice and Angela. They understand me. They don't care what size I am. They are just nice people.
When i got to English the room was empty. I went and sat at the back of the room. That way they can't through paper at my head and maybe they will leave me alone. I pulled out my book. Currently i was rereading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. She is my favourite writer. Sometimes I wish that i am wrong about people like Elizabeth Bennett is wrong about Mr. Darcy. But in the real world and 21st century, at Bev Hills High, that's not the case.
I heard a chair being moved next to me. When i turned around i saw Angela. I smiled and said hi.
"Hey Bella. What are you reading?"
"Pride and Prejudice"
"OMG i love that book and Mr. Darcy is dreamy."
"Yeah, he is." She gets my love for literature. It helps me escape reality. "I won't tell Ben you said that though" i joked.
She laughed. "Oh yeah. I haven't told you about him. How did you find out? I guess news travels fast"
"Yeah, Alice told me this morning. I'm glad for you. Ben is a great guy."
"Yeah he is. So sweet. You know Grease, the movie?" i just nodded. "Well it sort of happened like that. Except he was really nice when we got back to school"
"Aww Angela, that a great story. I'm glad you are happy." We talked some more about how we spent the summer. Angela spent it with Ben and babysitting her younger brothers. I just spent mine away from anyone from school, so just with Alice, and reading. I know it sounds boring but i enjoy peace and tranquillity.
I noticed the class was filling up and then the teacher walked in. Once he got the class to settle down, he started giving out sheets. It was this years reading list. Well I read all of them. A look in Angela's direction told me she did too. This lesson is going to be boring.
The day went by fast enough. And it was lunch already. As i walk out of my Spanish class, I saw Alice waiting for me.
"Hey Bella! How was Spanish?" she was very happy. Happier than normal Alice, which is saying a lot.
"Hey Alice. It was ok. What is going on? You are more exiting than usual."
"Well if you must know. There is a new guy. His name is Jasper Whitlock and he is gorgeous. I'm going to marry him someday."
"Alice, have you even talked to him yet? You tend to fall for guys too fast and then you find out they are idiots."
"It's not the same. He is special. I know he is the one. And yes, I have talked to him. He is coming over this weekend to watch some game with Edward."
"Well I hope everything turns out okay"
"Of course it will. I know things"
"Whatever you say Alice"
We reached the cafeteria. Alice expects me to sit with her friends but I don't want to. They won't say anything rude because no one wants to get on Alice's bad side, but I know what they will be thinking. I didn't feel very hungry, so i just got a bottle of lemonade. "Bella, are you not going to eat?"
"I'm not hungry right now. I'll just grab a burger after school."
"Bella you need a balanced diet"
"Sure, sure"
Well lunch was dreadful. While her friends didn't say anything, the look of disgust on their faces said it all." To escape from them, I was early to Biology. I headed to the back of the room, but the teacher had a different idea. There was a sitting plan. I was sitting in the second row, the table by the window. I didn't like it. At least at the back you can keep a low profile. By the time lesson started, the seat next to me was empty. Mr. Banner gave us the text book and started his lesson.
I was keeping my head down and paying attention to the notes i was making, when i heard the door open and a velvety voice apologising for being late. I knew how it was and there was only one seat left in the class, nest to me.
"Hurry up Mr. Cullen. You are very late"
"Yes sir. Sorry"
I didn't look at him, not wanting my eyes to betray me. I used my hair to make a sort of curtain between us. My heart was beating so fast. What the hell is wrong with me?
He is your best friend's brother. Get a grip on your self.
What do you want?
He is never going to go out with you
Shut up. What do you know?
I am defiantly going crazy. I am having an argument with my brain.
I just tried to ignore him. That wasn't his plan though. At the end of the lesson he started a conversation.
"Hey Bella. How's it going?" Keep clam.
"Hey Edward. It fine. "
"Did i miss much at the start of the lesson? I was late." Why did he feel the need to add that? Of course he was late. I noticed.
"No not much. Mr. Banner just talked about the specification and the text book and how we can make the best out of it. "
"Oh okay. Thanks"
"Sure. No problem." I gathered my book and started to walk out of the class. "Bye Edward."
"See you later Bella." I love the way he says my name.
Last period was gym. Not a good idea for me. I could change my middle name to Clumsy. Today was basketball. After hitting several people with the ball, the coach let me sit out the game. It was a relief everybody. The bell finally rang; I got changed as quickly as possible and headed outside.
Alice was waiting for me. She started talking about Jasper again so i just walked her to her car. She drove a yellow Porsche. Beautiful car. Edward walked over but Alice didn't allow him to talk. She just told him that she was going shopping and will be home later. She waved a quick goodbye and was on her way.
"I don't get why she loves shopping" i said forgetting Edward was there.
"Me neither. Umm... do you need a ride home? It's on the way"
"No thanks. Matt is waiting for me "
"Oh okay. See you later Bella"
"Bye Edward." I watched him walk away before I got into the car. "Hey Matt."
"Hello. How was your day?"
"Fine. Good now that school finished." Once I got home, I debated on what to do. There was no homework, Alice went shopping, there is never anything good on TV. I ended up sitting in the garden reading my book.
