Alex hesitated, and then introduced the two unknown members.
"Um, Bella, these are my two… um… siblings." He said, accenting it when he said siblings, almost like he wasn't sure what to call them, "This is my sister Alice," Alex pointed to the short pixie like girl on his right side.
Alice floated over to me and hugged me tightly before letting go with a huge smile on her face, "It's so nice to meet you, I know we'll be great friends!"
"What, oh yeah, nice to meet you too." I whispered back, slightly in shock by the open gesture.
Alex also had a look of slight shock, but continued the introductions, "And this is my brother… Edward." He turned his face to Edward and gave him a look of warning, obviously not meant to be seen.
Edward wasn't as open as his sister. He simply glanced at me, smiled, and continued to look at his feet. I didn't really know what to say so I timidly smiled back and looked back at Alex.
After that, I simply stared at Alex, looking at him with a look of hurt and confusion. The silence lasted a few more moments, until it was broken by the sound of the bell.
"Better get to class, I guess," I mumbled and turned the opposite direction, towards the school. I instantly felt a warm hand grab the top of my arm and turn my back around.
Alex stared back at me, his eyes full of apologies, "Look, I know your pissed at me right now… I would be too… but please understand, I didn't even know they where coming, and,"
I cut him off, "Yeah and I didn't even know you had any brothers or sisters." I retorted. I know that I sound like a bitch, but how would you feel? At least I kind of already suspected the lack of trust factor.
He heaved a sigh and continued from where he left off, "I just want to say I'm sorry. I know it's hard for you, and I know that you haven't had the best luck in life." He finished, then looked at me expectantly.
"You don't know about my life in the least, and maybe you're lucky for that." I replied softly, not wanting to cause a fight when one can be prevented. "And, if you don't mind, I would really appreciate some time to think." I unintentionally said that last part a little sternly, but knowing him, he didn't even catch it.
He stared back at me for a moment, "Oh, um okay, I guess. See you at lunch?" His words came out like a question.
"Yeah, I guess. You should go to class, were late as it is." I let blame leak into my voice, not really caring anymore.
When I got to class, I saw that the whole class was already "absorbed" in the daily lecture. I guess, out of all my classes, this really is the one I don't care if I miss. When I walked into the class I saw the class silently shift their eyes in my direction, all looking at me like I won the lottery or something. That is one way to look at it, better never than late in this situation. I half ran to my seat and quickly slid into the desk, before could notice that I was late. The rest of class was peaceful. Well, everything was out side of my mind, where my brain felt like it was on the verge of a seizure.
As soon as the bell rang, signaling the end of class, I jumped out of my seat and practically ran out of class, into the hallway. I always like to make it into geometry early. We don't have assigned seats in that class, and people find it very amusing to stick you in the seat right in the teacher's line of vision. It wouldn't be so bad if the person who use to sit there (identity still a mystery) didn't love to carve into the desk, then spit into the carvings. So now there is dried spit left over from past years, waiting for its next victim. When I arrive, there are only four others there. Luckily, the only nerd was alone. Can't fight without your pack, so I was safe for now. I walk in and sit at the back desk, in the farthest desk from the front. It's not that I don't understand the math, I just really hate it.
By now, the class was filled. All but one seat. About half way through class, Edward walked through the door, obviously feeling stupid and lost. He talked to the teacher, then headed to "the desk". He looked so… sad. He, you could tell, was trying not give anything away, but his eyes were like all his emotions were spelled out on his forehead. Before he could sit down, and I have no idea why I did this, I grabbed my stuff and ran in front of him. He looked up at me shocked, and slightly hurt.
"Trust me; you really don't want to sit here." I told him, a forced smile on my face. For a second longer, he stared into my chocolate brown eyes, then he turned and sat down at my previous desk.
When class was out, I headed for the door, going to lunch. I felt someone follow me out a walk beside me.
"Hey, thanks for that, it was… nice… of you to do that." I heard Edward mumble to me, I could hear the hesitation in his voice when he spoke to me. Almost like he was scared to talk to me and say something wrong.
"Maybe if you got to class on time, no one would have to save you from sitting there." I told him honestly.
He unintentionally cringed away from my tone, but didn't leave my side. I'm sure he didn't know where the lunch room was, if he did I would have pushed him away by now. I really didn't like the unknowns of this school. Just wait until he builds up a social life, then I'll be just one more thing for him to push away. It happens every time. But I learn to cope with these things after awhile. There really isn't any reason to get angry about it. I deserve all this, the laughing and shoves. I deserve all the ignorance from my classmates.
I break out of my reverie by the sound of my ring tone, Runaway Love. I dig through my bag until I find it. Flipping my phone open, I hear Alex' voice on the other end.
"Hey Bella, I'm going home early today, do you mind keeping Alice and Edward company? Just show them around and stuff, alright?" He blurted into the phone, almost to fast for me to catch.
"Oh, um alright, I guess. Where's Alice?" I asked, I might need to know where she is if I'm gonna show her around. Wow, I feel really bad for Alice and Edward, here we go.
Before I could realize what happened, Alice was by my side, and the phone had disconnected on the other end.
"Hi, Bella," she chirped, before coming up to me and giving me a quick kiss on the cheek, "I'm so happy that we can spend time together!"
I didn't really know what to say, so I just kept walking into the lunch room. After we all got our lunch, and found an empty table, Alice practically exploded into conversation. Normally I would want to run from a situation like this, but she provided most of the talking. So I could get away with nodding and saying things like "wow", or "uh huh" at the appropriate times. Lunch pasted quickly with the distractions. Edward seemed embarrassed by his sister, and slightly horrified. It was kind of funny seeing his expression of disbelief.
When we were done, it was time for our next classes. As I walked them to their classrooms, Alice kept the conversation alive. At least I wouldn't have to talk a lot.
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