So Hi! This is an extremely fast update but I swear I felt just like Stephenie Meyer because the characters in my head would not shut up! So instead of revising for my exam, I've written the second chapter for you! Thank you for those of you who have reviewed/read/added on story alert. I really appriciate it seeing as the first chapter was extremely vague! So, I'm writing the Biology chapter! This has completely abandoned what it's like in Twilight... hope it's not too "out there" for you! I wanted Bella to have a bit more confidence, so that's what I gave her. Oh and by the end of this, it's probably going to be extremely obvious what she is, but not to Edward!
Oh, yeah... I said I felt like Stephenie Meyer but I'm not :( So Twilight is not mine, damn it! No copyright infringement intended. Enjoy!
Edward sat in Biology, preparing to zone out the boring lecture he was about to endure. His teacher, Mr Banner, was thinking about the mitosis speech he was about to perform. Something Edward knew very well, and had two Biology degrees to prove it. Soon, the rest of the students began to slowly file in from the cafeteria. Their minds were still on Isabella Swan. Edward closed his eyes and tried his hardest to block them, by thinking about playing Debussy on the piano.
He was on the second bar when he heard Mr Banner speak softly to someone.
"You can sit here, Isabella. It's the only chair free at the moment."
Just my luck Edward thought. He heard books land onto his table, and a soft chuckle.
"Well, well another Cullen. Aren't I lucky?"
There were no thoughts to accompany this comment. Not even a whisper. Edward frowned, trying to focus, but was only met by static; a silent wall.
Edward's eyes snapped open and fell onto a pair of slender hands on the table. His eyes travelled up her arms, along her small frame and to her face. He took in her long brown hair, which had hints of red in it he noticed, her heart-shaped face, her soft lips parted into a smile and her chocolate eyes, so deep he found himself immersed in them.
It was Isabella Swan. And she was beautiful.
And yet Edward still could not hear her thoughts.
Isabella's face suddenly became amused as she held Edward's gaze. She broke it quickly and looked down, biting her lip in the process. Not what I need Edward thought, as it drew his attention back to her lips. Then she spoke again.
"Could you move your stuff, please? I kind of need to sit down." she said softly. Edward jumped before quickly doing as she asked. This girl was affecting him in ways he did not understand.
Isabella sat down elegantly on her chair, beaming at him gratefully. Edward blinked twice. He couldn't understand, but she appeared to have aged slightly; her cheekbones were slightly more refined and her hair seemed to be longer. Edward blinked again. He was obviously imagining things. He decided to find out more about her, and hopefully find a way to unblock whatever it was that was stopping him from hearing her thoughts.
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Edward Cullen. You're Isabella Swan?" He asked. As if he needed confirmation. All he had heard about today was Isabella Swan. However Isabella rolled her eyes, a move she had made so graceful, it stunned him. She looked around conspicuously, before leaning towards him.
"Bella." she whispered.
"I'm… sorry?" Edward was a bit surprised by how close she leaned into him. She smelt really good, he noted. Like freesia and lavender. However, it didn't make him thirsty. He didn't feel the burn down his throat that he felt around other humans. Her scent was not quite human either, it was something… else. Something Edward couldn't work out.
"I like to be called Bella. But, don't tell anyone. I can't be bothered to correct people, but it's starting to do my head in. Isabella's too old fashioned. Doesn't suit me at all." she muttered, before rolling her eyes again.
Edward surprised himself by finding himself chuckling. He realised how at ease she made him feel and understood Jasper's thoughts. And she was right. Isabella didn't suit her. Bella was much better. Beautiful he mused, before shaking himself mentally.
"Well it's nice to meet you, Bella." Edward said with a smile. Bella surprised him but sticking out her hand. Why couldn't he hear her? He was always one step behind when it came to her.
He shook her hand, and jumped slightly at the electricity that passed between them. But he felt something else, as if something was sent from him to Bella. Her brown eyes lighted up and she nodded slightly.
"Makes sense" she murmured.
"I'm sorry?" Edward asked for the second time.
"Nothing." Bella said quickly before letting go of his hand. Edward seemed to miss the contact and again started to question his sanity.
"Well Miss Swan?" asked Mr Banner. Edward realised that during this time, the class had started and they had talked through the entire lecture. Mr Banner had asked a question that Edward had missed, but could pick the answer in his head. He was just about to whisper the answer to Bella, when Bella turned to face the teacher with a look of confidence.
"Anaphase, sir" Bella said with conviction. Everyone looked towards her direction, shocked with her confidence. People had seen us talking, and was sure that when Mr Banner picked her she would be in trouble. Even Mr Banner was surprised.
"Well, yes… correct answer Isabella. But, could you refrain from talking during my lessons? I know you are new so I will allow it this time."
"Yes, of course sir. I apologise. It will not happen again." Bella said with a shockingly wide smile. Mr Banner blinked, and quickly continued with the lecture.
"How did you do that?" I whispered so only she would hear. Bella turned to me with a gentle smile, nothing like the smile she had just given the teacher.
"I was listening." she whispered back, before turning and looking at the front of the class.
I turned as well, completely lost in my thoughts. Bella Swan was a mystery. How did she know the answer? She could not have possibly known the answer to the question. And that smile. It reminded me of Alice when she wanted to scare the shopping assistants when they wouldn't listen to her. Showing all her teeth. Edward had to warn her against that in the future. And the way she spoke to Mr Banner. Emmett had once called it the "vampire charm". Being nice and polite but and the same time showing who you were. Edward could see from everyone's thoughts that Bella was not one to be messed with.
As the bell rang, Edward noticed her grace as she collected her belongings and turned to wave at Angela. She almost floated, stood out from the other humans surrounding her. Bella moved to face her again, and Edward noted again the slight aging in her face. He knew humans changed all the time, but she looked a couple of months older than she did when she walked in, he was sure of it.
"Bye, Edward. Have a good day!" Bella smiled before walking off with Angela. Everyone stared after her and then turned to look at Edward. He collected his things before walking as fast as human pace allowed him. He needed to find Alice. He needed to know what Isabella Swan was.
So too out there? Confusing? Really obvious? Please let me know. I'm wondering if I should add Bella's point of view or not... I always read stories and want them to be in Edward's POV but Bella is screaming at me to let her be heard... But you're the readers! Let me know... and I know just the way... *looks at review button longingly...*