Chapter Four

Anna

I looked bewildered at Alice as she shook my hand. Suddenly, she looked shocked before her eyes gained a far away look. I awkwardly stared into her eyes until she came back from wherever she went. She blinked before smiling at me again but there was a twinkle in her eyes, like she knew something I didn't.

Before she could say anything else, the door opened and Tiffany Summers walked in. My main tormenter and the girl I bumped into my first day here. She strutted over to her seat with her clique of girls surrounding her.

She had bright blonde hair and sharp, poison green eyes. The dark green stripper heels she wore increased her original height of 5'5 and she towered over most of the girls here. Her skin tight dark gold dress clung to her curvy figure as it stopped just a little bit under her ass. 'Slut.' I thought as most of the guys in the class stared at her ass. Erika would've scolded me for that thought, but I knew she would agree. Tiffany may be the "Queen Bee" but everyone knows how she really acts during and even out of school.

I averted my eyes from Alice and pretended to write something down when Tiffany's eyes wandered over to us. I heard Alice huff before sitting down right next to me. Tiffany and her "friends" sat in the front rows, and they were currently giggling and whispering to themselves. I automatically knew they were talking about me when I heard "fat ass". That's one of the names they usually called me. But I also heard "Robin" and "last period".

'They're talking about that?! That just happened this morning! ' I thought surprised but then again, I suppose that I really wasn't. This is highschool after all. Of course news spreads fast, especially when the school outcast is talking to one of the Cullens.

I sighed before shoving my earbuds back into my ears. I winced when I shoved them too far in but I shrugged it off and bobbed my head to the music. The teacher began class as soon as everyone was seated. I removed my earbuds and turned my attention to the teacher.

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Anna

English ended and I hurriedly gathered my things. Before I could leave, Alice stopped me.

"Hey Anna, wanna come sit with me and my family at lunch today?" She asked, her golden eyes staring into mine. I blinked, shocked. My mouth opened and closed before I stuttered out a yes.

She beamed at me before giving me a quick hug before skipping off to her next class, her dark brown hair bouncing along with her. Everyone was staring at me as she left. I was still in shock and just stood there with my eyes wide open. I snapped out of it when I realized I had Gym next. I sighed and walked slowly towards the gym.

Luckily, my locker was close to the gym so I ran to my locker and dropped my stuff off. While I was closing it, I looked to my left and was shocked to see my crush standing a few lockers away. My eyes widened and my breathing became slightly uneven. 'Holy shit?! '

I thought as I lowered my eyes to the ground. I quickly walked by him towards the gym. Erika would've called out to him, so I'm kinda glad that she wasn't here. She's tried to do that before, but I always bolted before she could do anything. 'I'm so glad he didn't notice me! I would've probably died from embarrassment, or nervousness. Or both.' I thought as I hurried away. I didn't notice the pair of gold eyes following my movements.

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Anna

Gym was the worst thing ever. We were doing a volleyball unit. I like playing volleyball and I'm somewhat decent at it, it's just that Tiffany is the captain of the volleyball team. Yeah, and can you guess who she targeted the entire time? Me. She purposely aimed hard spikes at my face, I just know she did!

One hit my face so hard that it left a bruise on my cheek. The others that hit really hard hit the rest of my body, especially my arms. They were red and I could already see some purple bruises forming in some spots. I winced in pain as I changed into my clothes. I stopped at my locker to get my books and stuff and headed to Math.

I didn't mind the subject. It was interesting and fun, it just got boring and tedious when we had to keep repeating exercises. I entered class and gave my slip to the teacher. He didn't say anything, just silently took it as he stared creepily at me. I shivered and turned around. I almost had a heart attack when I did.

There, sitting in the back was Emmett freaking Cullen. I tried to will my legs to move but they wouldn't. When the teacher touched my shoulder, only then did I begin moving. I shivered from the creepy vibe I got off of him and was shocked when Emmett glared at him.

'Maybe he just doesn't like this teacher. He is pretty creepy. There's no way that he could've glared at him for touching me, right? ' I thought. I sat behind him and he froze when I did. I saw him tilt his head back before quietly groaning. I furrowed my eyebrows in concern and opened my mouth.

"Hey, you alright?" I whispered he flinched and quickly turned around. I felt my face heat up as I stared at him. Ugh, he's just so cute! His dark hair is all curly and his odd gold eyes just give him this...mysterious air. I've heard people whisper about how weird the Cullens are and how...dangerous they seem. But, all I feel around them, well more specifically Emmett, is this urge to just...get closer. It's more than odd, because I've never felt like that ever in my life before. There's Erika, but even then...when she first approached me, I thought it was a trick and fled. He just made me want to stay. Ugh, I sound like one of those girls from cheesy romance novels I love to read. 'Maybe they're a bad influence?'

I was brought out of my thoughts by a deep voice chuckling. I blinked and saw him grin at me. I felt my face get even redder. His grin widened, but it was somehow strained. He nodded. I looked at him confused. This time, he laughed and smirked.

"You're question?" He asked with his deep voice. I blinked again before the lightbulb when off.

"Oh! Right." I muttered and he smiled at me. I gave a nervous smile back before it descended into silence. I checked my phone and saw that class didn't start until another ten minutes.

"So, what's your name?" He asked after another minute of silence. I blinked and opened my mouth to answer.

"A-anna." I stuttered quietly. He gave a gentle smile before introducing himself.

"Emmett Cullen, but you probably already know that." He said smirking while putting out his hand. I blinked, and shook his hand. There was an odd spark when I touched his skin. I also noted that he was really cold too.

"A handshake? How old are you?" I joked and he chuckled. I smiled as that sent a warm feeling throughout me. I imagined Erika giving me a pat on the back for not making it awkward.

His eyes traveled to my hoodie and he laughed loudly, throwing his head back with an arm over his eyes. I slightly jumped, so did the teacher, and looked down at it. 'Vampires Suck!' it said with a red lipstick covered mouth open to bite. I looked up confused as to what was so funny. His laughs quieted down and he stared amusedly into my eyes.

"What's so funny?" I asked. He grinned and shook his head.

"An inside joke really." He said, and chuckled again. I pouted slightly before wincing at the sharp sting coming from my cheek. He blinked and looked at my face.

His eyes traveled to the large purple bruise on my face. His eyes widened in shock before they flashed with rage. The good humor now gone, he furrowed his eyebrows and scowled in anger.

"What happened to your cheek?" He asked tightly. I blinked before touching my cheek lightly. I looked at him, confused.

'Why would you care? Most people didn't. ' He blinked, a flash of hurt and disbelief in his eyes before it was replaced sadness and understanding. My eyes widened when I realized that I said that out loud. My face turned red in embarrassment as I ducked my head down. Now, imagination Erika was flicking my ear for being weird. And looking at me in concern for my slightly depressing statement.

"Well, I'm not most people." He said as he chuckled lightly and I could feel the tension that grew lessen some. He sighed before tapping my desk. I reluctantly looked up. His face was gentle and slightly concerned. Before he could say anything else, everyone began coming in and Emmett reluctantly turned around, but not before giving me one last gentle smile.

When he turned around all the way, I let out a sigh of relief before a goofy smile came across my face as I giggled happily. Like, this just seemed so surreal for me! I talked to the Cullens, my crush Emmet, and I possibly made new friends! My smile dropped though as the dark thoughts came back.

Who would want to be friends with a bitch like you!

Fat ass! Move out of my way!

I can't take the bullying anymore! Don't talk to me ever again!

Hahaha, look everyone! The fat girl fell over!

I'm sorry Anna...I don't want to be bullied by the others...you understand right?

No one will ever love a fatty like you!

Fat ass! Fat ass! FAT ASS!

My inner self began sobbing as my thoughts kept repeating the accursed nickname. Outwardly, my face was blank as I copied down notes and answered questions when the teacher called on me. Internally, I was crying my eyes out. It hurt so much. I could see my hands begin to shake as my breathing became uneven. I was slowly losing control and I needed to go, fast!

When the class was dismissed, I ran out of the classroom and headed to the old teacher's bathroom. No one knew that it still existed so I knew that I would have privacy. I had Writing next, but I didn't really care.

As soon as I entered the bathroom, tears started pouring down my face. I locked the door and curled up as I began to sob loudly. I cried and cried and cried. All of the tears I kept inside just poured out. It's been atleast a good month or two since I've cried at all. It's a miracle that this didn't happen sooner, really.

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Unknown

Outside the door, a figure was listening to her cries. He was worried so he followed her here. His heart almost broke when he heard her sobs. The urge to comfort his mate was overwhelming his senses, but he stayed where he was, even if her sobs sliced into his soul like little knives and wore his restraint down to nearly nothing. He knew...he knew that this wasn't the time to intervene. In her eyes, he was a complete stranger. She wouldn't accept his help, at least not now.

When he heard her next line, he was about five seconds away from going in there and taking her away from school back to his home. Be damned if she wasn't ready yet.

"Why can't I ...why can't I ever be...be happy? Why...why am I always so...so alone? "

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