That night I dreamt of Edward Cullen, him smiling at me and walking me to class. He was just about to open his mouth and say something until, bzzt. Bzzt. Bzzt. Bzzt. I slammed my hand down on my alarm clock hitting the snooze button, but then remembered that today I needed to get up early if wanted to look my best for Edward. I jumped out of bed ran into the shower and thought about my dream, him and I together. Edward Cullen and Jessica Stanley. Jessica Cullen. I giggled at that, how his name fits my name perfectly. I decided to wear a cute little royal blue shirt that would go great with my dark wavy hair. I threw on a pair of black skinny jeans, and then started on my make-up. Double checked and triple checked to make sure my look was perfect.
When I drove into the school parking lot I was looking for him, that's when I saw him and the rest of his family all getting out of a nice new shiny silver Volvo. Wow, gorgeous and rich! I thought as I wheeled into the parking space right beside them, but before I could get out they were already gone. They all moved so quickly and delicately. I walked to class and sat in my seat beside Mike. He eyed me up and down and had a questioning expression on his face.
"What?" I asked rudely.
"You look—extra nice today." Mike said quietly.
"Oh. Thanks." If I still liked Mike I would have blushed, but times have changed.
"Any special occasion?" He asked again.
"No." I said, but then I looked back at Edward and Mike caught that one and scowled.
"I should have known." He grumbled.
Edward was looking even better today. He wore a beige shirt with a white collar. And his face was god-like. I smiled and sighed, pleased that this was not some dream—well at least he was real, I was still waiting for the Jessica Cullen part to come true. I turned back to the front once Mr. Geoff started talking and then I started to think what I should say to Edward today and when. I decided I would try and catch him before lunch. Ask him if he would sit with us today, maybe Lauren would help me.
In history I told Lauren my plan and of course, she agreed. The bell rang and Lauren and I quickly sprinted to the gym, hoping to catch him, but he was already gone. Crap. So Lauren and I ran to the cafeteria where we would have to ask him in front of his family—I gulped.
"Lauren since he's not here were probably going to have to ask him in front of his—family," I was actually scared, they were quite intimidating.
"Of course, you can't talk to him, you're too shy around guys, you're such a coward Jessica," Hmph, thanks Lauren, I appreciate that, I scowled.
Lauren confidently walked into the cafeteria, but I followed behind her like a puppy. She strode past our table and strait to the Cullen's, as all our usual lunch buddies turned their heads to see where we were going.
Edwards POV
Oh. No. Please. No. Uh. Alice glanced quickly in my direction with a little smirk on her face; she knew what was coming too.
"What?" Jasper asked. Looking from Alice and I. I rolled my eyes toward where Lauren and Jessica were walking towards us.
He gawked and held his breath.
Rosalie stared at Jasper then to me.
Emmett tried not to burst into hysterical laughter; even he knew what was about to unfold.
Alice stroked Jasper's clenched fists, trying to soothe him. "You won't hurt them," she crooned.
By that time Jessica and Lauren had approached us. I glanced in there direction.
"Hello, Edward." Lauren said nervously.
Omigod. He is heavenly. They all are, except Jasper? He looks like he's gong to kill somebody. Creepy.
"Hello." I simply replied not looking in their direction.
Lauren then nudged Jessica who was biting her lip, and her shoulders were all tensed. We are a bit intimidating aren't we? I thought to myself, well we are vampires so you better be scared.
"D-d-do y-you want to s-sit with us t-t-today?" Jessica stuttered, staring at the ground.
Omigod Jessica. Lauren was thinking. Now he'll never accept us. He probably thinks were so stupid. Omigod. Well at least he probably thinks your stupid. Well I'll get him somehow. Jessica though… I would have snickered. Foolish humans. I ignored Lauren's thought and focused on Jessica's.
Crap! I totally screwed up, but oh my goodness. Say yes. Yes,. Please, please, please! Edward. Oh my God. I'm freaking out, I'm so nervous, but he's soo beautiful it's like not even human!
That's right I'm not human. I thought Hmm, should I disappoint these two right away? Or should I have some fun? That kid Mike I'd like to here some more of his thoughts, he is quite the jealous one. I'd better reply someway.
"Me or all of my family?" I asked. I looked up into Jessica's eyes.
Wow. Um just him, he's the only single one, oh my, look at him. He must have been some sort of model, or something maybe they all are secret models?
I couldn't keep in a laugh.
Emmett looked at me curiously wanting to know what the theory was this time.
"Secret modeling jobs" I whispered quickly so only my family could hear. Emmett put his fist to his mouth trying not to laugh, even Rosalie let out a smirk, stroking her hair.
"Haven't heard that one before, don't think!" Emmett replied quickly to me.
Jessica answered my question, "Well, just Edward, but well…" Well everyone, but the creepy one. Omigod. He's looking at me, that is the scariest face I've ever seen. Creeper!
"Oh," Poor Jasper he was trying to stay calm. "Well, I've already eaten." I answered, shrugging.
Crap. Lauren thought. Way to go Jessica. Oh well I can make up for this.
"Oh okay, maybe another time? How about tomorrow, I'll buy lunch for you. Meet you outside the gym before lunch." Lauren had started to suggest, but now it seemed more like a command.
"No, I can buy my own lunch, thanks." I didn't even look at her. Lauren seemed quite rude the way all her thoughts went.
Did he just turn me down? Does he seriously think that he is just too good? Well sorry Edward but I just got over you. You'll always be gorgeous, but if you're not good enough for me then well your not good enough for anyone. Of course, the good-looking ones always have a major flaw. Lauren then started strutting back to where Tyler Crowley was saving her a seat; it looked like she moved on pretty fast, but can anyone say 'dramatic?' But Jessica still stayed where she was, not moving. I looked at her. Could she just stop trying?
I can't walk away. I have to ask him something, anything umm, I have English and Government with him; we had homework last night in Government didn't we?
"So… did you finish the government homework last night?" She stammered a bit, but she wasn't as nervous as before.
"Yes." I simple answered.
Okay what now. Genius?! Oh man! Why did I even come up with this stupid plan? Umm wait a minute there's a dance coming up, Opening dance! Perfect.
I cringed slightly and looked in another direction pretending she would just go away.
"Edward?" Jessica asked trying to get my attention. "There's a dance coming up in a couple of weeks, I was wondering if… " She slowly twirled a piece of here dark brown hair.
I heard Emmett stifle a laugh that he then turned into a cough; Jessica looked at him now and stared at him in horror.
"No, I don't enjoy dancing." I said still not looking in her direction. But then I felt bad, I could hear how upset she was, I did say that a little rude. "What I mean is—," I stammered, what did I mean? I looked up into Jessica's eyes, they were a bright blue that stood out against her dark curly hair and pale skin—well not as pale as I, but no one here could get a tan.
He's looking at me! Maybe he'll notice my cute outfit; I wouldn't wear this on a normal day!
It was just then I realized that she had been trying to impress me with what she was wearing. I wanted to roll my eyes so I sighed instead. "What I meant was is," I tried to think of another lie I could use to get out of this. "I'm not good at dancing, you wouldn't enjoy my company," It was the best I could come up with. But I soon regretted it.
Oh of course I would enjoy his company, who cares if he is not good at dancing? Maybe I can teach him!
"Well I can teach you." She said looking down into my eyes playfully, with a bit of a smile on her face. Great now she had this growing confidence.
"Trust me, dances aren't my thing." I tried not to look at her, trying to understand this was her cue to leave me alone.
Awe! He must be embarrassed!
I was certainly not.
"Well, I bet you'll enjoy it, if you go with me." She said shyly and started blushing; I quickly glanced over at Jasper who still had not taken a breath since the two girls first walked over here. I better get rid of her soon or else Jasper might not be able to control himself…
"I'm sure I might, but I just remembered that we are gone around then." I gestured to my family, what a lame excuse. "Aren't we Emmett, we're gone around that day." Hopefully he could help me get out of this.
"What day is the dance?" Emmett asked starring at Jessica now, she backed a step back and Emmett smiled.
"Oh the 25th." Jessica said quietly looking at me now.
"Oh no we leave the week after," Emmett grinned.
EMMETT!! I let a low snarl ripple through my chest towards Emmett. He just grinned wider.
Wow, the curly haired one is huge! What's his name? Emmett?
"I will be gone then. Sorry Jessica." I glared at her angrily, how could she believe all these lies? I was trying to be polite, but I heard the irritated edge in my voice.
"Well, what about the next dance?" She asked hopefully.
"No. I don't date, or dance, or go out. Sorry." There that's as polite I'm going to be from now on.
No? no? He just said no? Oh I'm so stupid! Why did I even decide to do this? He's obviously not good enough for anyone, so he's not good enough for me!
Girls all think the same. I sighed.
"Oh," she said uncomfortably as her brows creased together. I looked away as the rest of my family did. She understood now and stumbled away.
Back to Jessica's POV
I couldn't believe that he turned me down; well actually I guess I had to since he did, but still between Lauren and I, we're the prettiest girls in the grade! I'd say I'm prettier, but guys tend to like blondes more…
I plopped into my seat, which Mike had been saving for me, willingly I accepted it, and if I can't get Edward, maybe I better be nicer to Mike for a back-up plan.
"So how did that go?" Mike asked encouragingly.
"Terrible." I sighed.
"Oh, what did you all say?" Mike asked but everyone at out table was listening in, Lauren hadn't given anyone to much detail on what happened. I sighed again and told the group how Edward doesn't date. That's the part that really bugged me. How could a person so beautiful not date? He could get anyone he wanted, if he wanted. I sighed again and was so mad by this I didn't understand why. But what else could it be? Maybe he had a girlfriend in Alaska who he was in love with and now he'll never see her again? I suddenly felt extremely embarrassed. Of course he would have had a girlfriend I mean duh! And my brilliant plan will probably make him never get over her.But I couldn't accept that because what if there was something else? What if… what if he's gay? I sat there stunned for a minute, and Mike was trying to ask me something.
"I'm sorry what?"
Mike rolled his eyes; I had obviously been thinking about this for a while, "I said what happened after that after he said he doesn't date?"
Mike was being extremely picky about details, he was just like Lauren or, I had to admit myself, trying to get the details on someone's date. "I don't know, he said sorry so I just walked away."
"Oh," Mike said approvingly, he was obviously satisfied by this. He then picked up his lunch tray and stood up. "Well we better get going the bell's going to ring soon," he stood up and dumped his tray. I got up too; realizing I had hardly ate anything and followed him out the door.