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Chapter 2 - Bad Behaviour

We did not move in with Carlisle and Esme. They still had a main house where everyone could stay on the outskirts of Mascoma but everyone was living as couples separately so they could seem like normal college students. We all lived in close proximity though. We spent most evenings at the main house anyway as the family wanted as much time with me as they could since I was growing so quickly.

Dad had already bought a house before Mum had become a vampire so they could live together while they went to college. He said it was a good investment. It was a large two storey brick house just on the Mascoma side of Lebanon. Anyone could have lived there, there was nothing special about it. It had three large bedrooms, a linen closet and a bathroom upstairs. Downstairs had a large lounge room, kitchen, dining room and an entertainment/rumpus room as well as a double garage. There was a landscaped garden and manicured lawns both front and back and the backyard had a deck for entertaining. No one would know that vampires lived there. Alice and Esme had obviously decorated before we got there. Most of our furniture from the cottage in Forks had been brought here plus Esme had been shopping because there were new pieces. Alice had done my room up in pink, it was very girlie. It was not exactly what I wanted but there was no point in arguing because when it comes to Alice she usually gets her way.

Dad started college at Dartmouth with the others that year but Mum decided to wait until I was fully grown before starting. Dad tried to convince her to do a night course since I slept at night anyway and she did not but she did not want to miss out on any part of me growing up. Carlisle and Dad decided since the wolves were going to be part of our family then they should know something about treating sick and injured animals so Dad was studying veterinary science. Emmett thought it was hilarious, of course, but then there were only three things he was interested in; Rosalie, cards and sports - especially baseball.

Mum and Dad also did not want for me to miss out on school. So they enrolled me at Lebanon Junior High as a thirteen year old. I was Dad's kid sister. Our parents had died in a car accident and he was my legal guardian. I was living with him and his fiancée. We knew I might not be able to stay for the whole year, I was still growing too fast but at least I would get some socialisation with kids my own age for a while.

I liked my school and had made a couple of friends but I wasn't best friends with anyone. I was trying to fit in but my genetics made it hard. I was far advanced of the kids my age and kids my age did not like it. Also because I was physically stronger I had to be so careful not to hurt anyone.

Four months after we arrived I still had not heard from Jake. I knew Mum and Dad were worried. I never invited anyone over or went to visit, the couple school friends I had made. My emotions were all over the place. I was lost and miserable. I had thought Jake would have at least rung by now. I missed him so much. It was like part of me had gone missing.

Today I was having a particularly bad day. I left my homework at the main house the night before and mum had to drop it into school and I dropped my sandwich in the dirt in the playground when I walked into a bench. This was unusual as a vampire I never forgot anything and definitely did not drop or walk into things. Nothing was going right.

I was in the hall getting books from my locker for my next class when I noticed Tom Russell, the biggest bully you have ever met, pushing little Ben Doyle around. Tom was five feet ten inches and built like body builder. No kid our age had the right to be this well built. Ben was only about five feet tall and build like weed. A gust of wind would have knocked him over. Tom was trying to get Ben to hand over his lunch money but Ben did not want to. I knew I should have stayed out of it but I just could not. Ben had been one of the few kids that had accepted me. I raced across the hall from my locker and got in Tom's face.

"Leave him alone you big bully!" I yelled at him.

"Go away Nessie, this none of your business," Tom tried to push me but I braced myself and did not give an inch.

"It is to my business. It is Ben's money not yours." I argued.

"I said butt out." Tom yelled glancing at me with a sneer.

"And I said leave him alone." I stepped closer trying to insert myself between him and Ben.

"Goody too shoes Nessie always sticking up for the losers on campus."

"Yeah, well at least someone does, especially with bullies like you." I tried again and this time I was successful.

He pushed me and this time I let myself fall.

"Not so tough now, hey Nessie." he sniggered.

I got up and ran at him. I ran flat out and hit him with both hands in the stomach. He flew across the hall and into the wall landing with a loud bang. I realised as soon as I hit him I had forgotten to control the force. I heard a couple of his ribs crack. He was not expecting anyone to stand up to him. When he hit the wall I heard his skull crack. There was blood running down the wall. My classmates were staring at me. When I realised what I had done I took off running for the exit. I could hear the comments from my classmates.

"How did she do that?" someone said with shock and astonishment in their voice.

"Quick get a teacher?" someone ordered.

"Tom are you alright?" another asked with concern.

"About time, he got what was coming to him." a boy who I did not know said with satisfaction.

I could not believe what I had done. I had put my whole family in danger. I had really messed up. How were we going to be able to stay here now.

As soon as I was out the hallway door I dialled Dad. He answered on the first ring.

"Dad, I need you," I cried.

"Nessie, what's wrong?" I could hear the sound of wind in the background as he was running and suddenly the car door closing.

"I did something very wrong."

"It's okay, I'll be there in a minute. Where are you?" concern coloured his voice.

"Just inside the school gate."

I hid behind the tree to the left of the gate waiting. I knew the teachers would come looking for me but I could not face them alone. Dad pulled up a minute later just as he said he would. I ran to him as soon as he got out the car.

"I am so sorry Dad, I did not mean to do it." I buried my head in shame on his chest.

Mrs Weaver the school principal came out then looking for me.

"Ness, you need to show me what happened. I can't help you if you don't show me," Dad whispered in my ear. I put my hand to Dad's face showing him the images of the last few minutes."

"Mrs Weaver, it's nice to see you again," Dad said his voice not showing anything.

"Yes, I'm sorry it can't be under different circumstances, Mr Cullen. Would you please join me in my office."

"Of course."

As we turned to follow Mrs Weaver to her office an ambulance arrived.

"Why don't you head to my office. I'll be with you in a few minutes." She motioned for us to proceed.

"Sure, take your time," Dad replied.

Dad and I headed to Mrs Weaver's office. He did not say anything to me until we got there. He sat down in the visitors chair and pulled me to his lap.

"Ness, you just need to tell the truth to Mrs Weaver. You need to tell her exactly what happened just like you showed me."

"But Dad, I did the wrong thing. I hurt someone." My voice sounded strained even to me.

"I know Ness but it will be okay."

Dad put me in the seat next to him holding my hand and pulled out his cell. He called Carlisle at the hospital to let him know a student was on his way in to see if he could attend to him. He did not want another doctor to treat him. It would raise more questions than he wanted.

Mrs Weaver entered then and sat at her desk.

"Ness, can you tell me what happened?"

I looked at Dad and he nodded.

"It's alright sweetheart, you just tell Mrs Weaver the truth."

I looked at Mrs Weaver, took a deep breath and began.

"I was getting a book out of my locker for class when I noticed Tom was picking on Ben again. He was trying to take his lunch money. I told Tom to leave him alone and he pushed me over."

"What happened next?"

I took another depth breath and continued.

"I lost my temper and ran as fast as I could at Tom hitting him in the stomach. The next thing I knew he slid across the hall and landed against the wall. I was so ashamed I ran off."

"Ness, you know what you did was wrong?" I nodded.

"I am very sorry. I did not mean for Tom to get hurt. I just wanted him to stop."

"The teachers have spoken to the other students and they have said the same."

"Is Tom going to be okay?"

"Yes, he hit his head when he hit the wall. They've taken him to the hospital for some x-rays."

"Mr Cullen I think it would be best if Ness had the rest of the day off."

Dad nodded in agreement.

"I need to talk to Tom and his parents before I make any decisions."

"I really am sorry."

"Ness, please stop apologising. We all know you did not mean to hurt anyone. I'll see you tomorrow alright," she said looking straight at me.

"Okay."

"I'll be in contact with you later this afternoon Mr Cullen."

"Thank you Mrs Weaver. I'll wait for your call."

Dad got up then and shook Mrs Weaver's hand. Then he took mine and led me out of her office.