I woke up screaming and drenched in a cold sweat. shaking violently I drew in a deep shuddering breath and let it out slowly.
once i calmed down i rubbed my eyes I checked the time on my luminous alarm clock, 5:05. I groaned. It was too early to get up but then again it was too late to go back to sleep. Damn. I yawned and stretched before throwing off the covers and going to the bathroom.
I took my time in the shower, carefully shampooing and conditioning my hair. Nervous as I was, I blow-dried it into a smooth sleek wave that ran down my back, it had almost regained the slendor that months of malnutrtion and sleepless nights can given it.
Back in my bedroom I scanned my wardrobe mentally choosing and discarding outfits. Finally I settled on an old pair of black jeans and a blue shirt. My familiar white jumper would be warm enough under my unisex black raincoat. I held the soft material of the jumper to my face, inhaling the familiar scent of my big brother's aftershave. He had spilt it all over my jumper the day he gave it to me but now when the smell had faded into the background it was a comfort but a sad reminder; dad had given Emmett that aftershave. I sighed sadly.
From the rustling downstairs I knew my mum was finally awake. I grabbed my backpack and headed downstairs.
'Morning honey,' said Mum smiling sleepily at me. Then she yawned.
'I'm really sorry, Bells, but I don't think I'll be able to take you to school today. I feel absolutely awful, I must be coming down with something.' Her eyes were full of apology.
I smiled and gently dismissed the apology. 'I'll be fine mum, I'm a big girl now!'
She smiled ruefully and handed over the car keys. I kissed her forehead and left, carefully shutting the door behind me.
I walked toward the car slipping in a puddle as I reached the car, stopping myself from landing on the wet concrete by clinging to its side. I shook my head; I would be lucky to make it through the day without falling.
The school was easy enough to find, it was the largest group of buildings in all of Forks. The sign was a helpful indicator as well. I pulled into the car park and looked out the windscreen, raindrops hit the car in quiet volleys as I opened the door and dashed towards the buildings but rammed headfirst into something solid before I got there.
'Sorry!' I squeaked, noticing that I'd bumped into someone, not something but before they could answer I rushed off again. I could feel my cheeks burning and didn't want that as my first impression.
I reached the office without any other major incident, the receptionist looked up as I walked in, her face open and kind.
'Hi, I'm Bella- Isabella Swan. I'm new here.'
'Oh yes of course. Here, fill these in and this is your schedule and map of the school. The school is fairly small so you'll work your way around quite easily,' she said and smiled at me above the rim of her glasses.
I smiled back and sat to fill out the forms.
Jasper POV
'Hey!' I smiled at the girl walking past. I couldn't remember her name; it was Jess or Tess or... something.
'Oi!'
Before I could react to the sudden shout, my shoulder was slammed back and I was knocked into the wall behind me. I glanced up into a pair of green eyes that made all girls in my year swoon at first sight. It was Edward.... of course.
My adopted brother was a year older than me and slightly taller; we didn't look a thing alike. I was blonde and blue eyed whereas Edward was bronze and and his eyes emerald green - the guy looked like a precious statue.
'What do you want?' I asked him.
'Nothing much.'
He smirked as always. Wherever Edward went, trouble and "accidents" followed, of course my parents didn't seem to think much of it. However much I loved my parents, they were so naïve; Edward wasn't followed by trouble - he was trouble.
'Sure... whatever. ' I replied. 'I got to go. I for one, actually intend on going to class.'
I pushed my way past him and kept walking. No matter how scary he was, he still lived with me and I could hear him cry at night, but I'd never tell anyone that - not if I valued my voice and ever wanted to have children. I just couldn't see what everyone else saw in him. Sure he was good looking but he was also an arrogant jerk!
I shook my head, why even bother wasting brain power thinking about it? Edward wasn't about to change over night.
I was one of the last people in the classroom, making it just before the bell went. I took my usual place. As the class finally settled down the door opened again, admitting the teacher and another student. She was average height with pale skin and long dark hair. I caught myself lost in her deep brown eyes before the bark of Mr Smith brought me back down to earth with a startling thud.
'Class this is Isabella Swan,' announced Mr Smith. I grinned and started clearing my books off the desk next to me.
'Please take a seat,' he said to her, pointing my way. Excellent.
As she sat down I looked up at her.
'Welcome back to Forks Bella.'
A/N: again i hope this is ok, i wasn't sure of the teachers name so if you have a better idea than "Mr Smith" (lame) let me know!
PLease read and review!! THanx!!
Bella
xxx
P.S Yes, that is my real name. no, im not just using it.
