Sorry this chapter is short, I'm on an island right now and don't have much time to write. Thank you to all who have read this. I have made the decision that I am not stopping here! I am going to write all 4 stories (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn) in this perspective! Tell your friends to read and review! Thanks again!
Over the next few days Eliza did her best to avoid me, luckily for her we were very busy in our biology class. One day we had a test on plant and animal cells, and the different things that make them up. Then we had to watch a documentary on white blood cells. But on Thursday we were going to the bio-medical center to see how plants are used to make medications. I was getting off the bus, following the group ahead, when a hand grabbed my shoulder. I turned to see Michelle.
"Hey Ben, can I ask you a question? I nodded, but I dreaded what she was going to ask.
"Um, well I know it's like a month and a half away, and usually the guy as the girl, but I was wondering if you would wanna go to prom with me?" The answer was NO! I liked Michelle as a friend, but nothing more.
"Me, dancing. Not a good idea," I said softly, Michelle's eyes were cast down. "I also am supposed to go Tennessee that weekend to visit my mom."
"Can't you go another time?" she asked a glimmer of hope in her eyes. God this sucked!
"No, nonrefundable ticket," I could tell she was fighting back tears. An idea came to me, one that might cheer her up. "You should ask Jesse, I know he wants to go with you!" She smiled,
"Really?"
"Yah! Totally!" She smiled and told me thanks. I walked into the building, and began the tour. Halfway through, I felt someone standing behind me.
"So you're going to Tennessee?" I know who it was, the golden, angelic voice gave her away.
"What?" I asked her, wondering how she knew anything about Tennessee.
"Tennessee, you told Michelle you were going."
"How did you know that?"
"Um, I asked you first." I rolled my eyes, I was annoyed. Did she really think that I was going to talk to her after how rude she'd been?
"Oh, but to answer your previous question about how I stopped the van, I had an adrenalin rush, it's very common, you can even Goggle it!" That was it, I was officially pissed.
"Country music stars, that's what's in Tennessee!" I said harshly. I began to walk a little faster, wanting to get away. There must have been some liquid on the floor, because I felt my foot fly from under me. I expected to fall on my butt, but instead I was caught.
"Can't you at least watch where you're walking?" Eliza asked as she helped me to my feet. She looked me in the eyes, and remorse filled them. "Look, I'm sorry I'm being so rude it's just that, Ben we shouldn't be friends."
"You should've thought of that before you saved me. \" I decided to ask her the question that I'd hoped that there wasn't an answer for. "Why did you save me? Why didn't you just let the van crush me and save yourself all the regret?" Eliza stepped in front of me, her eyes locked on mine.
"You think that I regret saving you?" There was a little bit of pain in her voice.
"I know you do, I just don't understand why." She took a few steps back, her eyes not leaving mine.
"You don't know anything Ben Swan!" Before I could say anything she walked away towards her sister, Alice's, car to leave the lot.
So what did that mean? Did that mean she didn't regret saving my life? And if so why was she being such a jerk to me?
The next day at school I was sitting with Michelle, Jesse, Erin and Adam. They were talking about some beach called La Push. They were planning on going surfing and doing some whale watching. Adam asked if I wanted to come, I said sure, maybe it would be fun.
"Guys I'm gonna get a salad; I'll be back in a minute." I walked towards the salad bar, and started to make my salad.
"Edible art?" The voice startled me. "How are you doing today Ben?" she said with a smile on her face. I couldn't help myself, and smiled back.
"You know your mode swings are gonna give me whiplash!" She laughed.
"Ben I said it wouldn't be a good idea for us to be friends, not that I didn't want to be?"
"So we're friends?" I asked. She smiled and nodded.
"Yah we're friends."
YES! I yelled in my head, while keeping a poker face on. "Hey a bunch of us are going to the beach tomorrow. You should come!" She smiled wider,
"What beach?" she asked.
"They called it La Push." The smile faded.
"Is there something wrong with that beach?" She thought about it for a moment, I knew she was coming up with an excuse.
"You know I think my Mom is taking me and my sisters shopping this weekend, maybe next time. Have a nice day Ben!"
