It was Monday morning again. I was up bright and early. I was walking to class feeling less nervous now. I knew a few people from each class. Music was my first class every week. Which generally didn't bother me all that much. I loved music more than I did anything else in my life. It was the one thing that could calm my nerves and keep them at a decent level. I knew I was a person to worry over the silliest things sometimes, but it couldn't be helped.
As I sat down in what was going to be my usual seat. The beautiful people that I saw on my first day were there again. I was successfully ignoring them. It wasn't so hard to do because I was so focused on school work. It was a pleasant distraction. I only hoped it would stay like this with all the classes that I had with the group.
In my psychology class, I noticed the bigger dark haired boy walking in with the professor. They were smiling and having a nice conversation. I happened to hear enough of it as they walked closer to where I was sitting at. I happened to catch the boy calling the professor by her first name which was Esme. I thought that was a beautiful name. And I caught his name which was Emmett. Emmett came over and sat down close to me. Actually he sat down in the seat right next to mine. I thought that was unusual, but I sat there anyway trying not to look too uncomfortable.
"Hi. My name is Emmett Cullen. Well actually my last name is McCarty, but Esme, our professor, and her husband who is a doctor both adopted me and my siblings. What's your name?" Emmett asked.
"My name is Brittlyn. It's nice to meet you Emmett." I said.
That's when Professor Cullen started speaking. She began class by telling us we needed to find a partner for future projects we'd be doing in class. She said we could pair up with any other person in the room. That's when I looked over to Alyssa and James. They had already paired up with each other from the looks of it. I looked to Emmett beside me. He was smiling a little bit.
There was something dazzling about his smile. I smiled back, flushing a bright red.
"Want to be partners?" I asked.
He smiled even bigger this time. "I'd like that." He said.
We turned back to Professor Cullen who was watching us. Emmett smiled at her. I couldn't help but look away now. I was embarrassing myself by staring so much. I looked down at my desk. That's when I heard my phone buzzing. I wasn't expecting any calls and this was a surprise. I looked up to Esme who was frowning at me. I took my phone out and turned it off. I would call whoever it was back after class.
"I'm sorry about that Professor Cullen." I said.
"It's okay Brittlyn. Do you need to go and call them back?" She asked.
"I can do it after class." I said.
Esme smiled and nodded. She continued with class for another hour and fifteen minutes. Once class was over, I put my things back in my bag and dug my phone out again. I walked out into the hallway to see who called. I noticed that it was my mom. I quickly called back in case it was an emergency. Mom picked up on the second ring.
"Hey mom. Is everything ok?" I asked.
"Yeah everything is fine. Sorry about that. I forgot that you were in class. I was calling o talk with you. I was going to leave a message but you stopped that didn't you? Is your inbox too special for me now?" Mom said with a sneer.
"No mom that's not it. I had to turn my phone off because I was in class. I couldn't step out to take it because of how long the class is and I really want to make a good impression on my professors." I explained to her.
"Fine. If that is so much more important than your own family then don't worry about ever having to speak to us again!" She shouted through the phone.
"Mom, that's not-" I was cut off by the click on the other end.
Mom always seemed to overreact to these things. I wasn't intentionally trying to upset her. I just needed her to listen long enough for me to explain why I do what I do. Which she never let me do because she always got too mad to ever listen to me.
I turned around to leave the building and go back to my dorm room for the day. I've already had enough drama for once and was ready to be alone. When I turned to walk back, I saw Emmett and his mother watching me with a concerned look. I looked down in embarrassment and started walking away. I couldn't handle this now. I wasn't trying to be rude, I just didn't feel up to talking about this with other people.
As I walked outside, the cold air made me realize I had teared up and let a few escape. My cheeks were really hot and I was too upset to face anyone. At times like this I just wish I were dead. It wasn't worth it to be with my family or really have anything to do with them. They always took advantage of me. I couldn't stand it there anymore. Which is a part of the reason why I moved out here anyway. I sat down on a bench and just cried a little as happy people walked by me going to and from classes.