Chapter 3: crazy shit

I really wished Sasha had been seeing things. I turned and sure enough there sat Edward Cullen with the rest of his siblings.

"Huh ... He doesn't look like a psycho."

"What? … Why would he?" asked a confused Angela. Who apparently, and thankfully, was the only one who had heard me.

"No reason." I shrugged it off, threw away my trash before we headed to biology.

"So did you finish season 1 yet?" I asked Angela, successfully changing the subject. Last week we were talking about favorite shows when Angela told me she hadn't watched the X-Files. So the next day I lent her season one and she was hooked. Who would have thought?

Angela had grumbled about not having time between homework and helping her mom out with her brothers. "Well you have the weekend." I said cheering her up.

We were one of the first ones in Biology. Which gave me enough time to check over my homework. I pulled out my notebook and homework assignment and checked it over.

I was on the last question when the chair next to me was pulled out rather noisy. Deciding it best to ignore him I kept my attention on my homework. Or tried to. This dude was staring at me. He really does have problems.

He coughed and I turned to him.

"Hello, my name is Edward Cullen." he introduced himself. "I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself before. I wasn't feeling well, then I had to go out of town on some personal business." he smiled. "You're the new girl, Bella."

I just sat there, staring at him. Yup, this guy is weird. I gave him the once over. He was wearing another polo shirt and were those slacks? There was no sign of anger of hate on his face. He was actually smiling a little bit.

"Hi." I said, then turned back to my homework. I was staring at my homework when I realized something. I turned to him, "Why did you call me Bella?"

"Excuse me?" he said.

"You called me Bella. Why? Everyone usually call me by my full name before I insist that they stop."I said. I probably wasn't making any sense, but it was the truth. This guy hasn't been to school for almost three weeks. How did he know I preferred Bella.

He didn't get the chance to answer thought, since Mr. Hobbs started class.

collected the homework and passed out our assignment for the day. Today, it was a partner assignment. Damn.

"If we split it, we'll finish faster." I said handing him the second sheet.

"Okay." he said taking the paper.

We spent the next thirty minutes working on our worksheets. It wasn't hard, mostly what was covered early in the week. I finished, put my pencil down and stretched. I laid my head on the table and contemplated what I would do once I got home.

"Tired?"

"Not really. Getting a head ache." I said.

"So, how are you liking Forks?" he asked.

I laughed. Everyone thought since I was new to school I was new to town.

"What's so funny?" he asked.

"I like Forks just fine. I've lived here all my life." I said not bothering to lift my head. "How about you? How are you liking Forks?"

"It's fine." he said.

I turned my head to see his face. It was easier to carry a conversation with this dude when I wasn't being distracted by his looks, but then I couldn't see his reactions.

"That's it. It's fine?" I smiled. You usually get more feedback than that.

"Yeah, it's fine. It nice, peaceful almost." he said.

That I understood.

I didn't have a chance to respond because came over to check our progress. He lectured the rest of the class. And just like that first day, once the bell rang Edward Cullen was already out of his seat.

I shook my head, finished copying down the homework assignment and packed my bag then walked to gym with Angela.

The rest of the day passed by in a blur. Mrs. Martin had chosen a design and if it was approved we would just have to add everything else and edit. We outlined what we had to get done for the rest of the month and we left.

No one was home when I got there. Mom sent me a text saying they were on the way home.

I changed into some comfortable clothes and took a blanket and the book I was in the middle of reading out back.

I got comfortable and opened my book.

I startled awake when I felt myself being moved. I opened my eyes to see it was just dad.

"What time is it?" I asked not moving.

"It's already dinner time." Dad spoke walking into the kitchen.

"What were you doing sleeping outside young lady. You had us worried sick." mom said giving me the once over. "Well, at least you had enough sense to bundle up." mom said handing me some tea.

"We got home, saw your car, but couldn't find you." Dad said, while mom busied herself with the food.

"I'm sorry. I got home and planned to spend a couple of hours reading while you got home. But, I guess I fell asleep. I didn't intend to fall asleep outside." I said.

"Just don't make it a habit Bells. You could have gotten sick." Mom said giving me the mom brow. You know; the one that says don't even think about fighting me on this. "Don't forget to wash your hands."

Seth was in the living room. "Look!" he said, "Mom and dad bought me a new game! And we got a new movie!" he said holding up his new copy of Despicable Me.

"Well, it looks like you had an awesome day out. And here I had to go to school." I laughed. "C'mon, lets go get our grub on so we can watch your new movie."

We were in the middle of Sherlock Holmes, Seth had fallen asleep after the first movie when Leah and Jake walked in.

"Hey, you guys are still up." Leah said. Jake was busy finishing a plate of leftovers.

I ignored them. Yeah, it was childish, but after weeks of nothing and they just walked in as if nothings happened it pissed me off.

"It is getting late. Honey, maybe you should take Seth up to his room and change him into his pajamas."

"On it." Dad said carefully lifting Seth from the couch.

"You finish the movie mom, I've already watched it. I'll clean up." I said picking up the popcorn bowl and the cups.

Jake followed me to the kitchen. I could feel him staring at me. "So what have you been up to B?"

I ignored him and kept cleaning.

I was mad at both of them.

Leah came in and sat next to Jake.

I kept ignoring them and continued loading the dish washer.

"What's going on?" Leah asked.

"I don't know..." Jake responded.

These assholes just sat there and kept staring at me. I decided to finish quickly then leave. I started walking out of the kitchen when Jake stood up and stood in front of me. I tried going around him, but that was nearly impossible with his size. Then things really got weird... did he sniff me?

He looked at me then looked at Leah.

I turned and watched Leah stiffen then start to visibly shake. What the hell was their problem?

I tried leaving the kitchen again, but Jake still wouldn't move. "Do you want something? Otherwise move, I'm tired."

"What did you do today?" Leah asked, still shaking.

"Why do you care?" I responded stubbornly. Why the hell are they so interested in where the hell I've been? And why the hell did Jake sniff me?! They've gone crazy.

"Answer me, Where the hell have you been today?" she asked shaking again. she looks really pissed.

"I went to school okay? Will you move your ass out of the way now?" I said then turned back to Jacob.

Only for this bastard to push me to the side. The next thing I knew a fury monster was suddenly in the kitchen.

"Stay there Bella." Leah said.

"GO Jake." Leah hissed opening the door for the … was that a wolf? She looked at me for a minute before cursing Jake and following the beast out.

Jake?

Impossible. I sat there on the floor until mom came in, "What are you doing on the floor dear." she asked.

I shook my head and stood up, "I'm more tired than I thought. I'm going to bed. I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Yes I also have the week end off. I might have to go in at the clinic for a little bit tomorrow, but that's it." mom said giving me a hug and a kiss on the forehead.

"I'm fine mom, just tired." I laughed.

"Just checking." she laughed.

"Goodnight mom." I went up to my room and got in bed.

What the hell just happened? I stared at the ceiling trying to figure it out. I fell asleep with a nagging suspicion that I was missing something. Something I knew but was eluding me. Something huge. I fell asleep trying to figure it out.