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Chapter 2

First hour seemed to go over well. Angela had practically taken me back with open arms. Not that it was hard. Totally forgetting how empty I had been months before. I knew she'd be the easier one to get back, namely because she wasn't the type of person that held grudges. Not like another certain girl I knew I was going to have problems with. One whose name that started with a J and ended in Essica.

I walked to my second hour class. My books held tightly to my chest and a gigantic smile across my lips. Sure I knew it was absolutely fake, but I was hoping that the more people I fooled, the easier it would be to fool me. I had to get over him. End of discussion.

People did seem to take notice of me as I made my way down the hall. So at least I had a little bit of luck on my side. I could hear a few juniors whisper something about me and that it looked like I had finally gotten over what's-its-name. I tried my best to ignore them and focus at where I was walking. Trying, more like praying, I didn't screw this up by tripping over the invisible pothole in floor.

"A smile?" I heard someone speak to me. I looked up ahead and noticed Mike Newton walking towards me, he was bouncing a basketball. "Okay." He grinned and pointed at me. "Who the hell are you and what have you done to Bella Swan." I wanted so badly to roll my eyes at him. His attempts at flirting were so lame.

"Nice to see you too Mike." He kept on smiling at me.

"I like it... the smile I mean. What happen to you that would grace us with it?" I shook my head.

"I don't know. I just sort of woke up today and felt the need to smile." I chuckled inside my head. I was getting better and better at this lying. He'd be so proud. Not that I cared what he thought.

"Well. It looks good on you. You should wear it more often."

"I'll try." I faked. I knew what he was trying to get at and my stomach churned when I thought about it. Me? Mike Newton. So...not happening. I'd rather date a rapid monkey or worse Tyler Crowe. Even if it would upset Lauren.

"So..." He smiled again. "See you at lunch?" I wanted to shout at him. No! But if I ever wanted people to think of me as normal, and not as a mindless walking bag of flesh, I had to try and put on a show.

"Yeah. See you there." I smiled again and quickly brushed passed him before making my way towards second hour. I had the feeling that his eyes were burning into the back of my head. I wish I knew what he was thinking. It would make my life a heck of a lot easier than waiting. Hmm..... I guess living with vampires did have some advantages that I already missed.

I walked into class right as the bell rang, I sighed in relief and made my way to my seat. I sat alone at my table and sighed. Biology. The only hour during my school day that I hated more than anything for certain reasons that most humans would never understand. Vampires could, but never humans.

As the teacher started the class, I felt myself revert to autopilot. I pulled out my notebook and continued to pay attention. Today we were learning about certain types poisons and how they can affect different parts of the human body. He held up two vials.

"Can anyone tell me the difference between poisonous and venomous?" A girl in the front row raised her hand instantly.

"Venomous animals bite their prey to inject their poison, while poisonous animals produce the venom over their skin and are poisonous if eaten."

"Correct. And today we are going to learn more about the venomous types, namely snakes and spider." And vampires. I thought quietly to myself. I groaned silently and started to jot down notes. Not that I needed any. I've had a very close encounter with a venomous creature. I should be dead by now.

"There are hundreds upon hundreds of different types of venom. Some that feel like a sore ache for a few days, where as there are some that are excruciatingly painful and are usually fatal." My thoughts quickly went back to a ballet studio in Phoenix and the very painful bite that was given to me. The one that left the scar that once again was itching like crazy. I hide my forearms under my desk and scratched the blasted things.

"Does anyone know about the Irukandji syndrome?" No one answered this time. "It is the name of a sting from a tiny jellyfish found in Australia. The sting is probably the worse experience it victims ever feel." I leaned forward and paid close attention. "Symptoms include severe headaches, backaches, chest and abdominal pain, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, hypertension, and severe burning sensation over the entire body." I wrote every word down swiftly. This was getting too interesting and kind of humorous. Comparing him to a jellyfish, but the similarities of both venomous creatures was too close. I looked back down at my scar and wondered. I was curious. Taking in a deep breath, I raised my hand.

"Yes?" he pointed over to me. A few of my classmates turned around and stared at me. I felt my face turn bright red. "Bella?"

"Ummm...." I was starting to think this was a bad idea. "Do these jellyfish bites ever leave anything permanent?"

"In some cases there are scars, but nothing painful." I nodded and rubbed my fingertips against the scar. It tingled like crazy. It felt like I had gotten poison ivy. I scratched it raw. It was painful. I tried to focus on my teacher and the lesson.

Class went on like that until the bell rang. I grabbed my books, jumped from my seat and booked for the door. I walked fast as I could without being suspicious and headed for the bathroom. I let my stuff fall to the floor as I turned on the cold water on and let it rinse over the crescent moon scar. The relief was instant. I closed my eyes and exhaled loudly. It was then that I heard the door open.

"What's that?" I opened my eyes and saw Angela looking down at my scar.

"Old wound." I shrugged. "It's acting up." She walked closer and looked down at my scar.

"Where'd you get it from?"

A vampire bit me last year.

"Bad snake bite. From when I lived in Phoenix."

"Looks bad. You sure you shouldn't get that looked at?"

"Nah!" I shook my head while turning off the water. "It'll go away on its own." I hoped. I really didn't need any other burden pushed upon me right now. I ignored Angela's looks as I grabbed my gear and went towards the door. At least I tried to ignore it.

"Bella." She said with worry.

"It's nothing Angela." I tried to assure her. "It acts up every now and then. It'll be better by lunch. Trust me." She nodded. Good! That meant that at least she believed me.

I on the other hand had no idea as to what in the hell was happening to me. I had no understanding and no one to back me up. There were no vampires here to save me. Though from what did I even need saving from? It was just an itch. How bad could it get?

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