I got in and slammed my door shut and prepared to back out. In my back window I saw Bella Swan and that Jacob kid talking while his friend, Embry leaned against the wall. Overall that looked like something I wanted no part of so I pulled out and drove home. I decided to focus my thoughts on more pressing matters like my outfit for the bonfire tomorrow.
At 6:05 I wake up and start my morning routine, first I drink my cup of tea, then wash my face and apply my makeup. Now for the hard part my outfit; I go to my closet and grab a green sleeveless shirt. Then I grab my blue skinny jeans, a black cardigan, and my brown scarf. Once I have all that on it is about 6:40. I mindlessly put on a pair of gold earrings and bracelet before I head down stairs.
I throw on my combat boots then I grab my backpack and my jacket before I leave the house. I throw it all in the back and head out and once I get to Forks High I pull into a parking spot and eat a granola bar. After I eat my breakfast I manage to find my homeroom and I sit down just as the bell rings.
The day goes by pretty fast and eventually its lunch I look around before I see Peter and since there are no other options I decide to sit next to him. "Is this seat taken " I ask Peter.
"yeah its free help yourself." I sit down across from him and introduce myself to his friends. "Hey I'm Celia" "Oh I forgot you don't know them" Peter says "This is Jay, Aaron, and Lisa" he says pointing to them.
"So how do you know Peter?" Lisa asks. "Oh we have physics together" I say with a nod. "So you're a senior then?" Aaron asks skeptically. "No I'm a junior, but I took Bio freshman year" We continue the small talk for a while. "Have you tried the school cookies yet Celia?" Peter asked me. "No I have only been here for a day why are they good?"
Everyone laughs "yeah they're pretty good I mean as far as school food goes. I only asked cause they're serving them right now at the snack bar" Peter adds. "I guess I'll try them today then" I say as I disentangle myself from the bench. "While you're up can you grab me some too" Peter asks shyly. "Sure" I reply shaking my head at his laziness.
As I look up I see Bella Swan trip and start to fall right in front of me. I grab her and put her upright. "You okay" I ask. "Yeah I'm fine thanks you didn't have to catch me" she says with her head down. "Well it was either that or step over you and the latter seemed impolite" I say smiling before walking away.
I grab to sets of cookies from the lunch ladies and head back to my table. I throw peter one of the packages and sit down. What class do you have next" I ask. I hear Chemistry, PreCalc, and P.E. "Wait you guys have P.E last period is it with Mr. Freeley?" I ask Peter and Jay.
"Yeah why?" Peter asks "Nothing I just have that class too" I say. "Cool all three of us can walk together after lunch" Jay adds. With that squared away we talk and eat until the bell rings and then walk to P.E.
"So how do you feel about P.E" Peter asks me. "I don't mind it, but do you happen to know what we're playing?" I ask. Peter and Jay look at each other and then say dodge ball.
"oh boy" I say while we walk into the gym where we stand together until its time to change.
I walk into the girls changing room and start to change into my shorts and t shirt. i look around at the different outfits most like mine but some more racy like yoga shorts and a tight tank top. One girl was just wearing spandex and a super tight singlet.
I walked out of the room after reapplying some deodorant. "Hey Celia you ready" Peter called from the other side of the gym; I walked over and stood by him and Jay. We chatted while we waited for everyone to finish changing.
Our teacher Mr. Freeley started talking "Alright everyone settle down it is last period, but everyone to participate. Now we only meet three times a rotation and the other times you have this period it is a study in room 1223 or 1225. That being said this isn't a study and expect you all to work hard, so ladies and gents let's play some dodge ball"
"wohooooooooo" some of the more aggressive boys began to cheer. Surprisingly dodge ball brings out the worst out of some people it is not defined by age or race…just gender.
After counting off into our four groups; I was group three which included neither Jay nor Peter. Although Peter was on the opposing team something he seemed happy about. Eventually the period ended not without some injuries though, two of which involved Bella Swan. I guess being a klutz is her day job, but I don't think anyone was sad about that Mike Newton getting smacked on the head.
"Alright you guys can head out after you finishing putting away the dodge balls" Mr. Freeley said. Once we finished cleaning up the gym we went back into the changing room. I just grabbed my stuff opting not to change into my regular clothes.
"See Later at the bonfire" I said to Jay and Peter as I walked out of the gym and towards the Junior hallway. I threw the stuff I didn't need and threw it into my locker. All I had was a page in physics and then some reading in Jane Eyre that I avoided the other day; I had already read the book though so it didn't really matter.
I walked outside into the rain and to my car which was brutal since I was only wearing shorts with my coat over them. I put the heat on full blast and drove home wondering if I was going to enjoy this bonfire. For some reason I had this feeling of dread; like I had signed up to get fed to the lions. I guess that's high school for you a sea of what ifs, regrets, and insecurities.