Chapter 3- Three Simple Rules

"Aren't you just relieved that it's Friday?" Jessica smiled widely. "Sure." I answered. "Bella, it's Friday! Do you know what that means?" She asked as she sat on my bed. "Extra time to work on our homework." I answered innocently. "Um no, it means lots of parties and cute boys." Jessica squealed. "Is that all you think about?" I shot back. "Duh." She cried.

I rolled my eyes as Jessica raided her closet in a frenzy. "What are you going to wear?" Jessica asked me. "I'm not going." I stated. "Bella, if you want social acceptence then you have to hit the parties tonight." Jessica explained. "What makes you think I want social acceptance? I'm here to get an education and graduate. Not to hook up and attend parties just so people think I'm cool." I revealed. "Whatever. Enjoy studying and being alone." Jessica barked.

She slammed the door causing my pulse to quicken. What was her deal? I slipped into a pair black sweat pants and threw on a white T- shirt over my tank top. I glanced in the mirror quickly hoping my hair was still straight and frizz free. I let out a sigh of relief pleased with my hair. I grabbed my backpack and headed toward the library. I sat at a computer and checked my e-mail.

I giggled as I saw five new messages from Renee. Renee had a way of worrying if I didn't answer immediately. "Bella." Someone called. "Excuse me sir. This is a library not a club." The libirian said strictly. "Sorry Ms. H." He apologized. "James." I said nervously. My heart began to beat faster than normal. "What are you up to?" He asked. "Oh, I just came to start on my project." I answered calmly. "Are you going to any of the parties tonight?" He asked intrigued.

"No." "That's a shame." He smiled. "And why is that?" I shot back. "Because everyone is going to miss me tonight." He hinted. James took a seat next to me and stared into my brown eyes. "You're not going?" I asked curiously. "I figured if you're not going then there's no point in me showing up tonight." He admitted. I blushed instantly. I bit my lower lip as he waited patiently for me to react.

"I'm working on a project about getting to know my partner." I told him quickly changing the direction of our conversation. "Who is it?" James asked. "Edward Cullen." I responded. James stiffened a bit as he leaned back in his chair. I stared at James in curiosity trying to figure out what caused James to tense up. "Well how about we go get something to eat and I'll tell you what I know about Edward Cullen?" He proposed. "I'd love to but I should probably turn in." I smiled. I walked away as James looked shocked that I turned down his invitation.

When I reached my bed I fell asleep instantly. My eyes sprung open as my alarm rang loudly. I sat up turning it off as quickly as possible. I looked over to find an empty bed. Shaking my head in disappointment I walked toward the bathroom still half asleep. I brushed my teeth and rinsed my face. I tied my hair back and just let my bangs fall freely. I threw on a black sweater and left the dorm.

"Bella, wait up!" Someone shouted. I stopped dead in my tracks as the familiar voice caught up with me. "You're a fast walker." They said out of breath. I turned around to face the source of the voice. "Hey, I don't know if you remember me?" He asked hopeful. "Mike, how could I forget? You were all over my roomate." I reminded him. "Yeah that's me, not that im proud of that. Jessica is totally hot but not my type. Wait that didn't come out right." He ranted nervously.

"It was nice catching up. But I have to get going." I waved leaving Mike behind. I stared at the ground as I became lost in thought. Was he seriously trying to make a move on me? I hit something solid and fell back. "Hey, watch where you're going!" He snapped. I looked up to meet a pair of green eyes. They were wide with surprise and regret.

"I'm sorry." I spat out. Good job Bella bumping into your fellow classmate is exactly what I needed. I walked out onto the field and began to stretch. "There's nothing a good run can't fix." I said out loud. "Do you always talk to yourself?" Edward asked. I turned around and gazed into his green eyes. "No." I lied. He chuckled at my response.

My pulse quickened as his smile caused my heart to skip a beat. "Bella, I'm sorry about the way I reacted. I shouldn't have talked to you or anyone else like that." Edward said sincerely. "Apology declined." I shot back. His face became puzzled by my answer. "Bye, Edward." I ran off leaving Edward confused and his ego damaged.

My mother always told me "There are three simple rules when it comes to boys. One: Always respect yourself; two: Disagree with them and finally: Be true to yourself." She always said it made the chase that much greater. I smiled running around the track, I glanced over at Edward as he walked off the field. "Thanks Mom." I whispered to myself.

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