New School
BPOV:
When we got to school the next day we had to ride the bus just like everyone else. We were too young to drive supposedly and Esme didn't have a van to drop us off in—thank god. (nothing against vans promise) So when we all go onto the bus we paired off and I ended up with Edward. The whole ride everyone stared at us, but we managed to ignore them.
"The sooner we can drive the better," sneers Rosalie from her seat behind Edward and I.
"For right now you're fifteen," murmurs Edward.
"For that maybe I should just make the two of you ride the bus and I'll take Emmett, Jasper, and Alice," says Rosalie.
"Bella didn't say anything," says Edward.
"I'm sure she agrees with you though," says Rosalie angrily.
"I'd rather ride the bus anyway," I sneer. Rosalie was so annoying sometimes; actually most of the time. By the time we got to school Rosalie and I were ready to tear each others throats out and Jasper was struggling to keep the peace between us.
When Edward and I got into our first period gym class everyone stops what they're doing and stares at us. "Class this is Edward Cullen and Bella Platt. They'll be joining us this year so I expect everyone to treat them with respect and help them get settled," says coach Clapp.
After a chorused yes sir I giggle and Edward looks at me like I grew a second head. "We're really new to Forks," I chortle. We'd lived in Forks before but at the time the students were these students' grandparents.
"Come on Bella, we have a class to attend," says Edward before joining the group of students who were standing in the middle of the gym awaiting orders from the teacher.
"We're going to start the track unit so ten laps!" barks coach Clapp. Everyone groans, but begins jogging. Edward and I also jog trying hard not to go too fast.
"This is such a pain, I never liked gym," I complain as we jog.
"Carlisle wanted to live in Forks, we have to do our part to make that possible," says Edward trying to be reasonable. I roll my eyes and continue to jog.
"So any admirers?" I ask as we work on our sixth lap.
"Everyone in this room is attracted to us, even coach Clapp is attracted to you, and he's also impressed that we aren't worn out like the others. He's going to try to get you to join track," says Edward.
"I'll have to break his heart then won't I? Carlisle doesn't want us in sports," I say.
"Only because we have an unfair advantage," says Edward.
"And we'll draw too much attention to ourselves," I say as we jog.
"So what's your plan for this town?" asks Edward I look at him innocently.
"Plan?" I ask looking a little hurt that he'd suggest such a thing. Edward snorts as we come to a stop.
"You always have a plan," says Edward as we walk over to the bleachers and sit down.
"Fine," I pout. "I'm going to make friends with them."
"Who?" asks Edward as we watch the other students run. It was almost like watching a herd of deer, but deer are more graceful and wouldn't be worn out yet.
"You know who I'm talking about. Part of being human is socializing. Besides, I'm ready for a change," I say as some of the faster students finish up and collapse on the floor heaving as they try to catch their breaths. Deciding I'd start now I walk over to them. "You know, it helps if you put your head between your knees."
Both students look up in surprise and then their eyes widen even more when they see that it's me talking to them. They nod and place their heads between their knees and I sit on the floor next to them and wait while they catch their breaths. It was a girl and a boy.
"Thanks, my name's Jessica Stanley."
"My name's Mike Newton."
"It's nice to meet you. So tell me about this school, what are the students like?" I ask just as Edward walks over with a grimace aimed at me. At the same time another kid that looked like he belonged in a chess club or something approaches us.
"Hi, my name is Eric Yorkie, and I'm on the paper so I could tell you anything you'd like to know about Forks High School."
"Thanks…umm…this is Edward, my brother of sorts. Edward this is Jessica and Mike," I say.
"Can I speak with you for just a moment?" asks Edward before dragging me away. "What the hell are you doing?"
"I told you, I'm going to make friends," I say.
"You're drawing too much attention to yourself! Carlisle isn't going to like this," says Edward causing me to roll my eyes.
"I'm only going to see them at school so why does it matter?"
"Because if they start paying too much attention they'll notice that something is off and then they'll start asking questions," says Edward.
"I think our family worries too much," I say before walking over to Jessica, Mike, and Eric. "Hey guys."
At lunch I sat with my family and they all took turns lecturing me about what I'd done. I may be the oldest, but physically I'm the youngest and they all treated me as such. Not even Alice sided with me on this one. "Carlisle's going to tell you the same thing Bella," says Alice. I walk out of the lunchroom and decide it was time to visit the Denali Clan. I run home in the rain and go home to find Esme standing on the front porch.
"Bella, Alice called me," says Esme as I walk past her and into the house to look for the keys to my Ferrari. "Why do you feel the need to leave all of a sudden?"
"I'm going to see Kate," I say as I pull my keys out of an end table.
"Why though?" asks Esme.
"I need to get away for a while. Please understand Esme, I need a change," I say as I go up to my room and pack a bag before coming back down a few seconds later.
"What about school?" asks Esme as I walk towards the door.
"Tell the school that I transferred to Alaska. I love you Esme, tell Carlisle that for me please. I'll be back when I'm ready," I say before walking over and hugging her. Esme sighs heavily and hugs me back.
"You're my first child Bella, you've never left this family before, I'll miss you Dear," whispers Esme sadly. I knew that if she could she'd be crying and the thought made me want to cry.
"I know, I'll keep in touch," I whisper and then I was in my Ferrari and I was going to Alaska. As I'm driving I call the Denali Clan.
"Hey Bella," says Tanya.
"Umm…hey, I hope you don't mind, but I'm coming to Alaska to stay for a little bit. I know I should have asked first, but—"
"Nonsense, the Cullen family is welcome to our home anytime. Kate'll be happy to see you again," says Tanya.
"I'll see you in a few hours," I say before hanging up and speeding up so I could get to Alaska faster. Just as I cross the boarder my phone rings and I check the ID: Carlisle.
"Hello?"
"Bella, this is ridiculous," says Carlisle sternly causing me to roll my eyes.
"Our existence is ridiculous," I retort.
"Come home, Esme's been worried sick and the kids miss you," says Carlisle.
"I already called Tanya and told her I was coming," I say.
"Why are you doing this Bella?" asks Carlisle. Why was I doing this? I had no idea, but I was sure that once I was in Denali I would know the answer.
"I'll see you when I'm ready to come home," I say before hanging up and turning my phone off. When I got to Tanya's house they welcome me with open arms and soon I was in my room looking out the window. We'd lived with the Denali clan for a while but the humans got suspicious of us so we decided to leave. We didn't want to mess up their lives.
As I was looking out the window Kate walks in and sits next to me. "Hey Bells," says Kate cheerfully.
"Hey," I say with a small smile.
"So Carlisle called, he's really worried about you," says Kate.
"He worries too much, I'll be fine," I say.
"So why'd you leave?" asks Kate.
"I needed a break to think. Plus everyone was yelling at me for trying to make friends with a couple of humans," I say looking back out the window.
"That's generally not a very good idea," says Kate.
"I realize that, but lately I've been searching for some form of companionship and I don't know what kind so I thought I'd start trying to figure it out," I admit. I hadn't told the Cullens because I was afraid that they wouldn't understand.
"Maybe you're looking for a mate," suggests Kate causing my eyes to widen. If I could still blush I know I would be.
"A mate?" I ask causing Kate to nod.
"Yeah, it's only natural that you'd want a mate eventually," says Kate.
"Where am I going to find one of those?" I ask looking back out the window.
"I can't tell you that one, Bells. You have to look for yourself, but I bet he's closer than you think," says Kate with a suggestive wink before walking back out. I was a little surprised, I never thought about the fact that I might be subconsciously looking for a mate.
End Chapter
A/N: Umm…this story has definitely not gone they way I thought it would. ^^' oh well, I hope you all enjoy it. And don't worry, Bella and Edward are meant for each other, they just don't realize it yet. I think I'll put the next chapter in EPOV…thanks for the reviews! Sayonara! =]
