So here's the 2nd chapter :D Hope you guys don't doze off or something while reading it :D
Well, its just the start of something new. So no worries. I don't wanna keep you waiting.
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"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away."
When I'm With You.
Chapter 2
Unlike the other days, today seemed like a total drag. It was the 4th hour, Biology – the one class which I had with Edward. Mr. Varner willingly let us do whatever we wanted. Most of the students spent the time in lame gossip. Well me, I did nothing in particular. I have no clue, but I just couldn't take my eyes off the boy sitting in the front row. Oh why am I not able to learn some self control? I was behaving as though Edward was the center of my universe. Which apparently, isn't right.
I don't know why he seems so..so..irresistible. I watched him tossing his pen. Now and then he kept looking at the clock. Good. So I was not the only one who was jobless.
Honestly, what am I supposed to do? It is the last day of school. Well, not all of them seemed carefree like me. Well, Edward too.
Wow, I'm glad that we have at least this in common.
I started doodling aimlessly in a piece of paper. Soon, I heard the bell finally ring. I've been desperate for the hour to end, but now..I kind of felt sad. Why is that? Is that due to the fact that I won't see Edward for the rest of the day?
Gosh. I need to put an end to this. I can't let myself get addicted to him.
Remember? You don't like him.
I heard a voice in my head. Sigh. I wish someone or something could prove that voice wrong.
As I gathered my books and turned around, I met his gaze. I saw the corner of his lips turn into a smile.
Did he actually smile at me? Oh my god, I guess he did. I could find no reason..But I felt happy about that. I never knew he was aware of my existence. I felt the heat rush to my cheeks. But I couldn't help but smile back.
I can't let this happen. I hurried past him, but to my luck I tripped, letting all my books fall down. Fabulous! This day just couldn't get any more embarrassing. Why does this have to happen to me?
What I didn't expect was his reaction.
"Ow." I saw him frown. He was there picking up my books. Wow.
"Here." He handed the books to me. I felt a current of electricity pass through me where his fingers brushed against mine. "You know, you really must be careful." He smiled at me, which did no help. I forgot how to breathe. No kidding. I only blushed deep scarlet.
"Um, thanks."
"Anytime. Well..See you around, Bella."
How many times does he have to smile at me? Is he alright or not? This time I got a little weak in my knees.
But somehow, I never wanted to wake up from this spectacular dream. My best one, perhaps. Well, what if it isn't a dream? It might be a dream 'cause Edward actually talked (and also picked up my books) to me. At the same time, it might not because, when he touched me in my dreams, I never felt so electrified. Awesome. Its reality. This Edward was way better than the one in my dreams.
I was embarrassed, but deep down my heart, I did not want him to leave.. Something told me that this was wrong. But my head was preoccupied by my fantasy.
I made my way to the cafeteria, smiling like a mad person.
I took my usual seat where I sat with my besties. And that's obviously Alice, Rose and Em.
Okay, so moving on to Rosalie, she's like this ultimate diva of Forks High. She looks gorgeous with blue eyes. She's a blond. Short-tempered, yet there's a sweet side of her. She's in love with this guy called Emmett. Yeah, that's how we all became best friends.
And Em is this well-built guy who is basically the class poker. He's always animated and goofy. Cracks up at the lamest of jokes. Translation : Be careful when he's around. You can easily be embarrassed by his jokes.
"Hey Bells, you're a bit late. What's up?" Emmett grinned at me. And Rose seemed a bit smug. Or was it me who was making it up? I started to feel nervous. Did Edward tell them what had happened? He'd better not.
"Just nothing. I stopped by at the library to pick up some books", I said, hoping that he'd buy it. I was a terrible liar. They all knew that library was the last place I'd wanna go.
He raised an eyebrow and I started to have butterflies in my stomach. But soon enough he shrugged, letting it go.
The reason why I panicked so much was that I didn't know how they'd react.
Hey guys! Remember the guy who I've been KIND OF liking for ages? Well, I actually TALKED with him today! It was just a small conversation, but it's huge for me!
Why can't it be as easy as that? Why did Edward have to be Alice's brother?
Well, I did feel a little guilty for keeping this away from them.
It was my little secret.
"So, what's up with you all? Excited for summer?" I asked, trying to change the subject.
"Yes!" Alice was the first one to squeal. I was confused.
"You've lost me, Alice. Weren't you under a depression since I'm going away for a few weeks this summer?" I teased.
"I know, Bella. I will miss you. But you won't believe what happened today! You know about Jasper, right? He actually asked me to join the science camp! And I agreed! Oh my gosh..He looks so dashing!.."
I was still puzzled. This was so unlike Alice. I opened my mouth to speak, but she interrupted me.
"I know, I know. I hate science and I don't do stuff in the last minute. But still, Jasper's worth it!" She chimed.
I was definitely taken by surprise. Things seemed to be pretty serious already. But still I was glad about it. She really did like him a lot.
"Wow Alice, that's surely something. And I'm really happy for you." I couldn't help smiling. She finally had her greatest desire being fulfilled.
"I know." Her face was lit up. I could bet that she was way beyond happy.
"So what are you guys doing this summer?" I asked Rose and Em.
"Nothing much. We're just gonna hang out at my dad's place in Alaska. You know, my dad won't be able to visit Forks for a few months. So we've decided to go there." Rose replied.
Huh? Is that what high school sweethearts do usually in summers? Well, Rose and Emmett were always different from the other couples at school.
"Oh, have fun you guys."
"Sure. You take care of yourself, Bells. I'm sure they have a hospital attached to the place where the cheerleading camp is."
Emmett grinned mockingly.
"Em! Stop teasing Bella! She knows what she is doing." Rose punched Emmett playfully.
That only made him to roll his eyes.
"Bella aren't you gonna eat?" Alice asked, eyeing my untouched tray. Only then did I realize that I was starving. But there was something that I wanted to do before I started eating.
I let my eyes sway across the cafeteria, searching for him. I saw him surrounded by a bunch of students. My gaze locked with his. And I could find the corner of his lips fighting a smile, the moment I looked at him. I've been becoming addicted to his crooked smile lately. In my dreams, now in reality. Still, it was a lot to take in. I truly couldn't believe that Edward was smiling at me. I dropped my gaze. If I continued to look, I'll only end up blushing. And I don't want to give an unnecessary explanation to my friends.
But I wondered if it was rude to do so. I didn't want to hurt his feelings or something. So, when my friends weren't looking, I gave him an answering smile. His smile only grew wider. Hm, he did look kinda adorable.
I was way too happy to carry on with lunch. Who wanted to eat when something extraordinary had happened making you wanna do happy-dancing?
"Alice, what's Edward doing this summer?"
She raised an eyebrow and asked, "Since when are you interested in him?"
I can't believe I asked that. What was I thinking? I didn't do it on purpose..It kinda slipped out.
"No, I was only wondering." I bit my tongue. I have so got to strengthen my lying skills if I have to do it often.
Luckily, Alice didn't seem too interested in this topic. So she just let it go without giving much details. "More basketball? What else would that boy do? I see nothing in him. He has the whole school around him, since he is the 'captain' of the basketball team." She said, making quotation marks with her hand in the air. "When he's home he doesn't do anything but play the piano. And his friends don't know that. Oh, wait did I leave out something he doesn't do? Yes! Basketball." She rolled her eyes.
"I don't know what the girls here see in him. He's not much of a thing."
I wasn't sure about what Alice had said. Not much of a thing? Um, maybe she's short of sight. I wouldn't be surprised if he had the entire girls lot at school falling for him. C'mon now. He does look cute.
"Right. Well, I guess I have to go. Catch you later guys."
I couldn't stand it anymore. Having Edward and my friends at the same place wasn't the best idea.
I bade goodbye and made my way out of the cafeteria, not allowing myself to make eye contact with him.
As soon as I was out, I could feel my heart ache. Not the way it would when a person had heart attack..But..I couldn't explain it.
Damn. Why did it hurt so much to stay away from him? I mean we weren't even friends. Thinking of it, how could I even expect my dreams to come true? Edward was nothing more than a friend. We were technically rivals. Well, we never talked. I mean, even this morning I was talking about how much I resented him. Now where's all that gone?
Stop right there. Nothing more, nothing less. Tears welled up, and I reached up to wipe them away before they could spill.
I mustn't shed any tears for him. I mean I didn't even know if he liked me. It was too early to make decisions. I guess a smile cannot do wonders.
Although I couldn't prevent myself from thinking about him. Maybe it was too late for that. But it didn't hurt to do so. No harm done? So what's the big deal anyway?
A part of me wished that I would talk to Edward again. Another part said that it was very wrong. It would only complicate things.
But I pushed those thoughts away from my mind, they seemed to do no help.
As the bell rang, I made my way to the next class.
I really had no clue why time chose today of all days to last so long.
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