DISCLAIMER: All belongs to the wonderful Stephenie Meyer. No copyright infringement intended.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: please don't be disappointed but the biology scene is pretty similar to the book.
Reversed
Chapter 3 – Flustered!
Edward
Her voice sounded like a beautiful choir singing. Her eyes were looking deeply at mine. I blinked, dazzled by her voice and eyes. I tore my eyes away to take a deep breath.
"Uhh.. Hi – I'm .. Ed.. – Edward." I stammered. Bella giggled another beautiful sound. It was like soft little bells tinkling in the wind.
Breathing in and out, I finally gained composure. "Bella, you like to be called?"
Confusion crossed her pale features.
"If I may ask, but how did you know?" Ouch, now she thinks you are a stalker! The voice taunted. My eyebrows pulled together.
"You don't like being called Bella?" Her forehead smoothed.
She smiled, "Yes. I prefer Bella. As to Isabella, I guess I do not like it because it sounds very formal to me." I nodded awkwardly.
Thankfully, Mr. Kensington began class right at our awkward moment. I could not stop sneaking glances at Bella while he was explaining our current class assignment. Apparently we had to identify 3 major components in a Whitefish Blastula. In fifteen minutes, he would be coming around to see who had gotten it first and accurately.
"Ladies first." I told her politely. Bella smiled gratefully and placed her delicate hand into the slide trays. She placed one slide onto the microscope
"Anaphase" she murmured to me and wrote down onto the worksheet. I glanced at the paper. It was as someone had typed the words 'Anaphase' in an elegant font on Microsoft Word.
I changed the slide into another one. I looked into the eyepiece.
"Prophase" I told her. She nodded and asked, "May I see it too?" I shuffled the microscope to her.
"Hmm." She wrote it down. I hope she thinks you are stupid, because she wanted to double-check your answer! The voice snickered. When she was finished, I slowly changed it to 'slide # 3' I looked inside.
"Interphase" I replied back. I guess she trusted my answer because she wrote it down without any objections.
Since we were finished, it was very awkward. Again, I studied her breathtaking face. Her quiet musical voice interrupted my stare.
"How are you enjoying Forks?"
"It's…fine"
"Fine?" Bella raised her eyebrow, like my mother. This conversation reminded me of dinner I had a few days ago with Elizabeth.
"Rainy" I replied
"Mmhm" She looked out the window, obviously annoyed with my zombie-like response. I felt guilty. I cleared my throat and arranged my thoughts into words.
"It's just that…I'm use to the nice hot heat and it's a big change for me to be here." She turned around and smiled. Bella leaned forward in curiosity.
"Then… Edward, please tell me..." My heart reacted fast when my name came out of her mouth.
"Why are you away from your preferred heated environment?" She continued. I sighed and rubbed the back of my neck embarrassed.
"It's because, well…my mom--" Mr. Kensington called the class to order. I directed my distant attention to the teacher.
"Class, since only one table is finished…" He eyed us.
"I will give you another five minutes to finish up the assignment I gave you." Tables groaned. "Oh! There will be a surprise assignment tomorrow. So don't be late!" He waved his hand at the class then walked over to our table.
"I'm sure you'll find our worksheet very pleasing to your standards." Bella's smooth voice greeted as she handed the white paper to our teacher. Mr. Kensington clucked his tongue.
"Did you do all of the work Bella? I mean, this was suppos--"
"Of course not. Sir, Edward identified the two."
"Oh. Well, then… Good work you two." He seemed flustered at Bella like the receptionist on my first day. I mean, who could blame him?
Bella was exquisite. Bella continued to stare deep into his eyes as he backed away from our table, turning to the table across from us.
"Well, I see that we have certainly surprised him, in a way that I don't understand." Bella let out a soft giggle. I chuckled at her surprising silliness. Suddenly, her eyes flared in frustration.
I shifted in my seat because of the intensity of her stare. I glanced over my shoulder and looked back at her face. She had a tight smile. Then, I heard a nasally sound. I jumped slightly in my seat, startled by the bell's sudden ring.
I was about to say good-bye when, Bella was already out of the door. I sighed not knowing more about her. Eddie-Boy! I bet she thought you were pretty boring. That's why she left in a rush. The voice insulted me as I shoved my books into my bag. Maybe she was sick of your constant talking in my head! I snapped at the voice.
Bella
Focus on his thoughts Bella. Edward's thoughts. Edward's thoughts. Edward's thoughts. I chanted to myself. I guess my frustrated look made him uneasy because he looked over my shoulder. Once he turned back to me, I forced a smile. Off in the distant, I could hear the faint sound of the gear turning the bell. I readied myself to get out of the classroom.
RRIINNG
I bounced out of the Biology lab and waited for Rosalie at her locker.
As I was waiting, tiny Alice walked past me and glared, 'I will not talk until you stay away him. Don't even look at me. I've seen future Bella! And I don't like it one bit' I pulled my eyebrows together in confusion. Alice huffed in annoyance and stomped away.
By that time, Rosalie had come up with her husband/my big brother Emmett.
"Moody! You have a pretty happy vibe glowing around." I growled at him for saying 'moody.' Rosalie smacked his huge bicep of an arm. He cringed slightly from her.
"Oww. Rosie! That hurt." He whined. I smirked at his expression
"Bell, what was up with Alice?" Rosalie asked me. I scowled.
"I actually do not know. But our dear sister Alice was certainly angry with me."
"No kidding! Our little fairy was pretty grumpy this morning. Not the usual happy-go-lucky attitude. Man, she was even more moodier than you!" Emmett boomed through snickers.
Anna, a sophmore started to look at the Emmett weirdly and thought, 'Wow.. those Cullen's are so weird. First their all quiet, then BAM that big guy starts laughing hysterically. Freaks.'
"Emmett, can you please stop with your booming laugh? You are scaring the children here!" I hissed. Emmett poked his tongue out at me. I rolled my eyes in a non-lady fashion.
"Well, I'm off to another insanely tedious class." I mumbled.
Rosalie nodded while Emmett shouted, "Well, get your little tush outta here!" She stifled a giggle and Emmett burst out laughing. I snarled quietly so only Em and Rose could hear.
I entered 'ENGLISH 11' and took a seat, two chairs behind Jessica Stanley at the back.
'I have decided! Tonight I will call and ask Edward to be my date at the winter formal. I'm so totally sure that Eddie will say yes to me. I mean, look at me!' My hands clenched into hard fists. I placed my tight fists onto my lap.
Was I jealous of Jessica? Awe, Izzybella is jealous of a child who will ask out precious Eddie out. The voice taunted evilly.
It's Edward. Not Eddie. And stop calling me Izzy! I snapped.
Oh, defending him now? Izzy! What's going on with you? I could hear the monster inside me smirk. I ignored the voice and kept myself from attacking Jessica. You're jealous Bella. I realized as the nice side of my conscience said.
Figure out my feelings. See Edward tonight, while he is sleeping. I told myself.
Edward
The school day flew by in daze. Before I knew it, I was sitting in front of my desk doing social studies. Suddenly, the phone rang. Since I was too lazy get up, I would let Elizabeth pick it up.
Two minutes after it had stopped, "EDWARD, PHONE!" My mom hollered up the stairs. I sighed as I jumped over my bed to the cordless phone.
"Hello?" I said into the phone tiredly.
"Edward! Oh my gosh!" I cringed from her super excited voice.
"Yes…Jessica?"
"How are you? I hope your doing good because you sound pretty tired."
"Uh, yeah… I'm a bit tired." I hinted.
"My poor Eddie. You should sleep soon!"
"Please don't call me Eddie." The other line was very quiet. Uh oh…did I hurt her feelings? Some rustling carried through to my phone.
"Sorry Eddie! I didn't hear you. What did you say?"
"Nothing." I sighed.
"Oh, well I was wondering if you wanted to go to the winter formal with me?" She asked nervously
"Well.." Her breath was caught. "I don't think that's a very good idea." I could hear the pout.
"Why not?"
"Really… you haven't noticed? Mike Newton wants to go with you to the dance."
"Wow. Mike totally-cute-baby-faced Newton."
"Yep. Jessica. Newton." I repeated.
"I guess he's the seond choice." Jessica said distantly
"I'll let you think about it." I said, hoping she would hang up.
"Uh, yeah sure. See you Eddie!" I rolled my eyes. The phone clicked as I put it onto the small base.
I sighed as I went back to my homework. Why'd you reject her? The voice asked.
"Cause I'm not attracted to her in that way." I said out loud quietly. Waiting for the incredible Isabella Swan?
"No" I said a little to quickly. Good. Just don't get your hopes up. Maybe she won't even talk to you tomorrow in bio. I grabbed my pillow and yelled muffled profanities into it.
Yep. This was definitely going to be a long year.
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