Chapter 2: The First School Day
Mornings, as well as all other times, were times where it was expected to fend for oneself in the Swan house. That was fine by me since I really didn't see Charlie donning a spatula in any of his single life and I wasn't one ready to be family cook again. Grabbing a bottled water, I leave the house.
Throwing myself into my personal accident on wheels, I try the ignition. Two clicks later it roars, literally roars to life. Going down the road I'm hesitant to even go the speed limit, I would like for this 'truck' to work at least a little while longer.
Pulling up, I see that my ride fits in well. Targeting the school guidance office, I memorize the location and park. Climbing down from the driver's seat, I'm surprised to find a silver Volvo among all the clunkers. How pathetic this town is. It's almost as if that normal Volvo has the status of a Corvette or something similarly striking.
Holding back a snort, I push forward while holding my jacket close to me. Of course it's cloudy and the inevitable rain is only moments away. Approaching the door, I try to strategize a way to avoid the crowd of sheltered, over anxious hormone containers.
Settled with walking the whole length of the building just to escape the students, the weather decides to be cruel and release its watery fury upon the earth. Well, I better get this over with. Running the rest of the way through Forks High's generic double doors, I meet the curious stares and murmurs of the miniscule high school population.
A tall, lanky Asian male is the first to break the ice. Probably belongs to the sole Asian family in this horrid town. Smiling, he seems friendly enough as he shoots out his hand. Then again, it's like some criteria for people in small towns to be hospitable.
"Hi, I'm Eric. You must be Isabella, Welcome to the Forks High. I can show you around if you like." Eric spoke with lightening speed. Nerves got the best of him.
"Real excited to be here Eric, and it's just Bella. I found the front office on the way in. But I'll see you around no doubt." I make little effort to hide the sarcastic undertone in my reply.
"Oh, okay well you can sit with us at lunch then. Later Bella!" Eric pats my arm and then runs off as the bell rings.
Maybe I could just record me saying "oh thanks, glad to be here" and replay over a thousand times. Well only 300 or so times in this miniscule school. Two steps later, I got to the guidance office. A middle aged portly, well she was just fat, woman greeted me.
"Oh we have been expecting you dear. Here's your schedule, get all of your teachers to sign it and bring it back at the end of the day."
"Alright, Thanks." Just as quickly as I entered, I leave for a dreary first day. Like I imagined, the first half of classes passed by with everyone holding an annoying interest in my presence. Nothing out of the ordinary in this town. I managed to get walk to the cafeteria by myself. I guess lunch beat the excitement of a new face.
Picking up the meager lunch, I don't get far before being summoned by Eric. Grudgingly walking over to their table I'm introduced to the crowd. I was apparently automatic friends with Jessica Stanley, Angela Webber and Lauren Whatever. Along with Mike Newton who was obviously vying for my affection. That was a losing battle.
Jessica was rambling at an insane speed in a whiney voice that didn't help the matter at all. Giving the appropriate head nods and smiles at various times, I notice the cafeteria doors swing open. Five of the most earth shatteringly beautiful people walk through, it's almost like they are floating by on clouds.
An air of untouchable allure surrounded them. They were paired off except for a lone boy. The girl in front twirled through carefree, lovingly pulling along her boyfriend. He had curly blond hair and strangely, he seemed pained and uptight. Behind them another couple that was just as surreal.
The blonde haired girl, who looked more mythical than real in her beauty, could have been twin to the pain-stricken boy. The guy beside her had stature more of a man than that of a high school student. Despite his giant frame, he possessed as much grace as his friends.
It wasn't until they took their seats that my eyes flickered upon the last of the group. My breathing hitched as I realized he was impossibly, heart wrenchingly beautiful. Golden brown curls were strewn haphazardly on his head in such a way that couldn't have worked for anyone else of lesser caliber.
His head tilted and looked my way. Our eyes met and I was trapped in his dangerously cruel glare. His breathing was notably forced and I could find the power to turn away until Jessica's voice broke through.
"I see you've noticed the Cullens."
"The Cullens? Who are they?" I ask.
"Only the town queers. Their parents, Dr. and Mrs. Cullen adopted them from Alaska. They all date each other, which is really weird if you ask me. Well, the last one, Edward, doesn't seem to date. No one is good enough at Forks High I guess." Jessica ended bitterly.
Their names were Alice and Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie and Edward. It was hard to imagine anyone being good enough for Edward Cullen. Especially anyone at Forks High. I could tell that Jessica had been burned by Edward and had to suppress a laugh, it was funny that she had the gall to think she was anywhere near his league.
"Just because Edward doesn't like you no matter how many times you ask him out Jessica, doesn't mean the Cullens are freaks. I think they're just shy and prefer to stick to themselves." Angela spoke up for them. Turning slightly to them, I could see the one called Emmett smirking over something.
Edward was mesmerized by his untouched food. He was fighting against looking up for reasons unknown. Thinking it safe for me to steal a glance full on, I do so. His head pops up immediately and catches me.
I feel myself blush and shoot my head down. Thankfully the bell sounds, and I hurriedly leave for Biology.
((There you go, another update! The convo's between people like Jessica/Bella or Bella/Mike or Bella/Edward aren't going to be word for word from the book, but they will accomplish similar things….only in a better way. Review please?))