Chapter 2-Deja Vu
I felt a trickle of fear run through me.
"Don't be afraid" the stranger background,this time,was green. I was in a forest.
The voice was somewhat familiar but I couldn't put my finger on who it really belonged to. I was sure I knew him, knew him well. In this dream though, I didn't look up at his face. I couldn't control my movements.
"Come" he mumbled gently, and I didn't know why, or how, but I felt my own feet obeying. I found myself shivering from the cold morning dew, and then I heard him shrugging out of his coat, the sound of the wool gliding over his ivory skin. I still didn't look at his face; it was like I was wired to do whatever he wanted of me. He slipped it over my shoulders and I shrugged further into it because it was soft and warm and smelled wonderful. He hugged me close to him. He was cold; too cold but the coat protected me from his icy skin, except his strong hands- wired with muscle- which were pressed into the small of my back. I didn't ruin this beautiful moment worrying about who this creature was and if I should be allowing him to touch me. The only thing I knew was that, whoever this stranger was, he was holding me as tears fell from my eyes. I was listening to the sound of his voice- beautiful, luxurious- for what felt like forever until I realized what he was saying to me. "I'm sorry" he said, over and over "I'm sorry". But what could he possibly be apologizing about? The sunlight suddenly fell on his body, and I saw his skin glittering like a thousand diamond facets, imbedded in his skin. I gasped and he repeated the words "I'm sorry."
The alarm went out, and I groggily pounded it with my fist until it stopped beeping. It's the first day of school I told myself then sighed. I made my way to the bathroom, turned on the hot water, and stepped into the stream of warm, welcoming water. It ran over my skin and got rid of the lingering sadness and confusion from my dream. I dressed and stumbled down the stairs. From the pantry, I grabbed Poptarts and headed out the door. The Audi….
It's one of Renee's gifts to me. I had wanted to buy it for myself but she insisted, saying it was no trouble.
The school was pretty easy to find, it was right off the highway, a big red wooden sign standing out front. I found myself in the midst of many strangers, each one staring at me. The girls seemed to glare, though I didn't know what I ever did to them. I felt a sense of deja vu hit me. It was just like my dream the other night, the way they gossiped and pointed fingers at me. But that's not even the point. When I smelled- yes, smelled- something, I froze. My throat burned. It was like I was suddenly parched,my throat was dry and tight. Instinctively, I laid my hand on my throat. It was probably an allergic reaction to something that I didn't remember because of the crash. A perfume or cologne or something. Right? I gulped-the burn faded. I felt the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. I walked to the room labeled "admin office".
I smiled kindly at the elderly woman behind the desk. She gave me my schedule, a map of the school, and wished me luck. A few students introduced themselves and asked me certain questions like "What's your name" or "You're a new student, right?" or "What's you next class?"
A girl named Jessica even asked me to seat with them at lunch. I accepted gratefully, and before I knew it, the bell rang, signaling lunch.
The same burning sensation over came me again once I was in the cafeteria, and this time I didn't even flinch. The burning was so intense, and it started to hurt. I balled my fists and made my way to the counter then ordered a bowl of soup and a bottle of water. Just when I was about to put the spoon to my lips, I smelled something like honey-lilac, cinnamon, apples, citrus, chocolates, moss...
I turned my head toward the smell and saw five pale, beautiful, majestic, glorious, graceful and perfect strangers.
The first couple- a big buff guy and a blond goddess made their way to the cafeteria, arm in arm.
The second couple were holding hands -a tall, lanky blond guy, and I studied his face. There were little marks, barely noticeable- that covered his face. I wonder where they came from. Acne scars? No, they couldn't be.I wanted to get a closer look, but I can't do that! His girlfriend was petite and pretty. Her jet black hair framed her small heart-shaped face perfectly. They, like the first couple, seemed to be perfectly in love.
And the last one, a boy. His hair was a warm glow of copper and bronze. He seemed younger than the others. His natural beauty was breath taking. I couldn't help but gasp. Embarrased like hell, I quickly turned around, too late though, I think our eyes held for a millisecond or so.I heard Jessica's giggle and felt his gazing boring into my back.
Jessica then decided she wanted to be my "school guide" again, and went on to introduce the new arrivals.
"Those are the Cullens- gorgeous, obviously, but apparently, they're all coupled off, and they freaking live together-as in "together" together it's creepy!" she shrieked and I blinked at her- unsure what she expected me to do. She had a thoughtful look at her face, and continued..
"Well, except one, the cute bronze haired guy, he's a junior too, and he's single, but sadly, not ready to mingle, if you know what I mean." she laughed, and I forced a smile, but I think it came out more as a grimace.
"His name is Edward." Jessica said.
I knitted my brows at the weird twisting feeling in my head. My mind was spinning, making me work hard to remember where I had heard "Edward" before. I got nothing. Damn.
I sipped my soup carefully, while Jessica blabbered about-what was that? A TV show or something? There it is again-the feeling of being stared at. And I have a pretty good idea who. Go figure. I felt my cheeks going red, and just my luck, Jessica noticed that.
"Bella! Bella!" she called alarmingly under her breath
"Edward Cullen is staring at you!" she said the words in urgent tones, like she couldn't believe what she was saying. I blinked at her, turned to face "Edward" and met his gaze again. I blushed deeper when he suddenly smiled, and I turned my back quickly.
I shrugged at Jessica and went back to eating my soup, ignoring the blush that flooded my face. Jessica giggled like a sweet little toddler, but to me it sounded like a witch's evil laugh. I took a deep breath to compose myself-wrong move.
The burn in my throat exploded.
I stood up, grabbed my bag like a robot while not breathing, ignored Jessica's and the others bewildered stare at me, and walked out of the cafeteria. When I noticed I'm on the parking lot, I took a deep breath I felt the eyes on my back. I didn't turn round, afraid of what or who I'll see. What is happening with me? I paced the lot to calm myself and when I was me again-kinda, I opened my bag and snatched the schedule list. Biology is the next period,. I groaned, Took a deep breath again, and stalked back. Jessica stared at me as I sat down again, and she didn't utter a single word.
Finally, Lauren Mallory broke the silence.
"Where did you go?" she inquired.
I didn't want to explain, so instead, I shook my head and walked got away from the table, confronted the map and walked alone to biology, ignoring the tears falling from my eyes. What is happening to me?
The bell rang, and I jumped in surprise when something touched my wasn't too cold, but it still gave me a low chill.
"It's this way" A velvety voice mumbled, and I looked at the face of my sudden companion. Edward Cullen.
It was said she cried on the last chapter.
she can eat pop tarts.
she saw jasper's scars but not knew what they are.
her definition of edward's arm. it was not too cold.
and go look at her dreams :D
I ask you..what do you think Bella is? Oh, and I'm assuring you, there is no connection to anything wolf-ish in this .
~rexanne
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