Chapter two
AN: I own nothing it is all Stephanie Meyers work
I was looking forward to school the next day, Bella hadn't really entered my mind much of course I wondered what her problem was but other than that nothing and it was surprising at least to me it was I thought I would think about her more, about the mysterious cloud that surrounds her and her family.
When I parked my car I looked over the way and saw Bella stood with Edward and Alice, Alice seemed to be making fun of her, dancing around saying something I could tell it annoyed her as she wore a stone cold face and looked straight ahead, as I got out my car her gaze found me, I thought I saw her cold gaze soften a bit but it must have been a trick of light because not a second later she looked away and walked into school an amused Alice and Edward followed her.
Jessica walked over to my car with Mike following obediently behind her he kind of reminded me of a lost puppy who had found a new owner.
"Hey Ange" Jessica said as she hugged me, I was a little surprised but hugged her back "so how do you like it here so far?" She asked me.
I looked at Bella's retreating figure as I replied "it's certainly interesting"
"Yeah Bella took an instant disliking to you, what did you do to her?" Mike asked Jessica seemed to perk up at this and looked at me for confirmation.
"Well I said hello to her that's all" I shrugged not really understanding how that could be seen as being horrible to someone.
"I wouldn't worry about it the Cullens are very strange or at least their kids are Mr and Mrs Cullen are nice though" Jessica replied as we walked inside to our first lesson as the bell went.
I arrived at my history lesson to see Bella already at her seat, I calmly walked over and like yesterday ignored her I pulled out my notepad and pen ready to take notes on the lesson I didn't even notice that Bella had moved away again slightly until we began our class work, I looked over my work sheet for the lesson, I had to find and research the Tudor period full of indecisions and religious changes, that sort of stuff excited me.
I took a peak at Bella's when she wasn't looking and saw she was doing the same period as me, but unlike me had written three pages already, I couldn't help but look at her handwriting, I watched as her pen would glide across the page or how neat her handwriting actually was.
"Shouldn't you be doing your own work?" A soft voice asked, I looked up and saw Bella's pen had stopped moving and in fact she was looking at me, the first thing I noticed was her eyes were more darker than they were when she saved me from falling over, she quirked her brow when I didn't reply.
"I am I was just curious about what you were doing" I replied trying hard not to stutter the corner of her mouth moved slightly as if she was going to smile and the amused look was back in her eye.
"Well you could have just asked" I could hear the amusement clear in her voice and I blushed that would have been the obvious thing to do really but she was intimidating.
"I would have, but you ignored my greeting so I thought you didn't want to talk" I replied my confidence coming back when I noticed Bella looked a little out of sorts. Score for me.
Bella opened her mouth a little to respond but closed it again frowning, oh well at least it was a start, I turned to my notes and tried to carry on working but I found it slightly more difficult now.
"I am sorry for how rude I was yesterday" Bella said softly I didn't immediately look at her a thought had crossed my mind that I should just give her the same treatment but for some unknown reason I had to look, I had to reply to her.
"It's no problem you must have been having a bad day" I replied giving her a small smile to show I wasn't upset but she shook her head slightly as if that wasn't a good enough reason for her to ignore me.
"No I was rude nothing can excuse that" she was adamant that she was right so I didn't argue "I'm not very good with social interactions" she added.
"Well it doesn't matter now anyway" I replied shrugging "it's in the past" she looked at me in amazement, I blushed slightly under her gaze "did I say something wrong?" I asked nervously.
Bella frowned and shook her head "No I am just surprised at how easily you forgive people" it surprised me how soft she sounded "it is a good and bad quality to have" she added.
My work forgotten I turned to look at her properly she had actually moved closer to me during our conversation.
"Why is it a bad quality to have?" I asked she must have noticed how close we were and moved back.
"People can take advantage of it, like a friend or boyfriend" she replied clearly a little flustered "both would just keeping doing what they were doing and know that you would forgive them" she carried on "in the end you would get hurt" she whispered almost sadly.
"Well it would be my own fault" I replied, Bella looked up at me quickly she seemed angry, had I upset her again?
"No it wouldn't" she said firmly before I could reply she was gone as the bell went.
Lunch time soon arrived, I couldn't help but think about the conversation I had with Bella I couldn't help but think she was a lovely woman who obviously was older than her years; I followed Mike and Lauren to our table I took a glance at the Cullen table and saw that there were six people at the table they didn't look like they cared that their sister was not there.
"Miss Weber" someone said softly I turned to see Bella stood behind me, I hadn't noticed her.
"Miss Cullen" I replied she smirked at my reply and grabbed an apple from the fruit basket.
"Would you like to sit with me today?" She asked I opened my mouth to reply but was too shocked that nothing came out, Bella's neutral face turned to a frown and she took a step back "you don't have to" she mumbled very out of character I shook myself and smiled.
"If you want me to yes" I replied her face brightened slightly and she nodded, she stood with me whilst I grabbed some food, then guided me to an empty table I could feel a lot of eyes on me as I sat with Bella.
"People are staring at you" Bella commented I was tempted to turn but didn't I focussed on the girl across from me, the first thing I noticed was she had no food, the apple had now gone she was leaning on her arms I could see the muscles, I took the time to see what she was wearing, like yesterday she wore skinny black jeans and a black shirt.
"Well I've heard your family aren't very sociable" I replied she couldn't help but smile as she looked at the floor her hair falling in front of her face.
"That is true; then again the people of this town aren't very welcoming" she pointed out, I hadn't thought about that, I hadn't thought that maybe the Cullens want friends but people were to stuck up to actually try and get to know them.
"Is that why you asked me to sit with you?" Bella seemed embarrassed by my question.
"You interest me Angela" she whispered I wasn't sure what it was but for some reason the way she said my name sent good chills down my spine I took a deep breath before I responded.
"What interests you?" I asked moving closer to her which she didn't seem to mind in fact she too moved.
"I don't know yet" she replied before I could react she had moved back, she was tense and her back was very straight she looked over my shoulder I didn't have to wait long to see what she was looking at as her siblings walked past, the blond and the bronze haired were glaring at her the shorter girl didn't seem bothered and was in fact smiling in my direction before following her siblings.
"Don't they like that we are friends?" I asked, Bella seemed surprised as she looked away from her family to me.
"Are we friends?" She whispered.
"I would like to think we are" I replied "we don't have to be if you don't want" suddenly self conscious, I mean why would someone like Bella Cullen want to be friends with me I am just boring.
I moved back and let my hair cover my face as I went within myself, suddenly remembering a time when I was bullied for no reason other than I looked average, I spent a lot of time trying to get over it, I hate the way with just one thought it could return.
"Nothing would make me happier" she replied with a small smile on her face, I began to relax; she must have noticed how nervous I was "what is the matter?" She asked.
"Nothing" I replied quickly, Bella didn't look convinced but before she could force the issue the bell for the end of lunch went off she stood but didn't leave me instead she stood waiting as I got up, she picked up my tray and threw my rubbish away for me, she then walked back over.
"Can I walk you to you're next class?" She asked.
"Sure if you want" I replied that answer seemed to make her happy.
Later on that day
This was just my luck, it was pouring down with rain and my useless car had broken down, when I got out the car only to have a passing car soak me.
It wasn't day my at all I didn't bother getting in the car to keep dry there was no point now. I let out a long breath as I was leaning against the car, I was beginning to feel the cold I tried hugging my body to keep warm and wished the heating in my car worked.
I couldn't call anyone to pick me up, my parents were in work and I had none of my friend's numbers. The rain was getting heavier, I used the sleeve of my shirt to dry the area around my eyes, I didn't notice the car pull up next to me, when I did notice it I saw it was the same car I saw on my first day, the window was rolled down and the driver leaned over to speak to me, I really hoped it wasn't some kind of weirdo.
"Miss Weber" the driver said, I immediately calmed down when I saw the driver was Bella she looked concerned and soon the passenger side of the door opened to let me in which I didn't hesitate to jump in.
I closed the door as Bella put the heating on full blast to warm me up "thanks" I mumbled.
"Why were you outside in the rain?" Bella asked seriously she didn't look happy.
"I…I was waiting for a car but someone thought it would be funny to get me wet by driving in a puddle" this didn't seem to make Bella happy in fact she looked even more furious this caused her to drive a bit faster and grasp the steering wheel.
I could also swear I heard her growl.
AN: Thank you so much for the reviews I know this is a little different than normal but I was bored and this story just wouldn't leave my mind so I hope you enjoy!