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EPOV

Upon entering the Biology room I thought that maybe I should start going to church. There she was. Sitting at my desk. Since when am I so lucky?

I walked down the isle to our desk. Mike Newton's internal celebration suddenly turned into a deep mourning session. He just realized she was sitting at my desk. Ha!

I put down my props and took my seat. She looked over at me and laughed. Again, she was laughing at me.

I shook it off, "Hello Isabella." I flashed her my dazzling crooked smile.

"Hello Edward, call me Bella please." She replied with her own sweet, dazzling smile.

I looked up when Mr. Banner called the class to order. I would have gotten angry at him, but remembered that I could talk to her via our minds. I wanted answers.

BPOV

Before I had much time to contemplate who my lab partner might be I received my answer.

Mike Newton's mood had changed dramatically and he was cursing the high heavens that I was sitting at Cullen's desk.

I didn't have much time to ponder which of the Cullens he was talking about as I heard the chair next to me being pulled out.

I looked up to see Edward Cullen dropping his books on the desk and taking his seat. I couldn't help but laugh.

He shook off asking me why I was laughing at him and greeted me.

"Hello Isabella." I would have been agitated at him calling me by my full name, but he flashed me a dazzling crooked smile that I knew anyone could learn to love.

"Hello Edward, call me Bella please." I replied with my own dazzling smile.

When he was about to begin questioning me, Mr. Banner called the class to order. He was about to get mad at the man but he remembered that we could talk via our minds.

"Do you mind explaining to me how this works?" His first question was to be expected.

I knew what he meant, but decided to have a little bit of fun, "What on Earth do you mean Edward?"

"Funny, you know what I mean. Why can't I read your thoughts like everyone else's?"

"Fine. Spoil all my fun. I'm not entirely sure how it works. I guess you could say I'm safe in my mind. No one is aloud in unless I want them to. Even then, they can only enter and effect me if its safe for me."

"I guess that makes sense."

"It's the only explanation I can come up with. It's also the only explanation the Volturi can come up with."

"The Volturi?"

"Yes, they are always interested in me and visit me quite often. I know you were able to tell how powerful I am. They know as well and really want me. Although I always turn them down."

"Really. Why?"

"I have sat in on one of their meetings and have seen them feed. It is revolting. I could never do that. Plus that Jane girl is really annoying."

He cringed at the thought of her name.

"I take it you have been affected by her power." I stated to him, already knowing the answer. That fiend was rather proud of her little gift. She can inflict pain with her thoughts.

"Yes. Have you?"

"Nope, it doesn't work on me. Which makes her angry."

"You are something else Miss Swan."

"I have been told that numerous times." I smiled. We were then rudely interrupted by Mr. Banner.

"Miss Swan, Mr. Cullen would you mind paying attention?"

"We are Sir." I replied. I wasn't but I knew what they were talking about.

"Really. Then tell me, what am I talking about up here?"

"Cellular anatomy Sir." Something I have already learned about. I may not have been in school for over sixty years, but I have taught myself a lot while traveling around the States.

"Oh, well, okay. I'm sorry." He seemed embarrassed and went back to teaching.

"Where were we?" I asked Edward.

"Ha. That was good. Um. Why are you here?"

"You mean here in Forks?" He nodded, "Well, I heard about covens living among humans and living like them. I thought it sounded like fun and decided to try it out. I really needed something different from what I was doing before."

"And what were you doing before?"

"Traveling from town to town living on my own, much like a nomad. It gets rather lonely and quite depressing. I missed being around people and conversing with them."

"I suppose that makes sense. Why did you choose Forks?"

"I liked the name. Also have you seen the forecast here. It's the same reason you're here I'm sure."

"Yeah. So what made you decide to enter high school?"

"It seemed like the sensible thing to do. My age and all. I'm 'seventeen'. Besides I really liked school before I was changed."

"Do you mind if I ask you exactly how you were changed?"

"No, but does you family expect to meet me and ask me these questions as well?"

"Yes, I'm sure they do. Once Carlisle hears there is another vampire in town he will want to meet you no doubt."

"Then do you mind if I wait to answer that question until then? I haven't told the story much and I'd rather just say it once."

"Alright. When will that be?"

"When will they want to meet me?"

"As soon as possible."

"Whenever is good for you all is good for me."

"Alright, how about after school?"

"A little soon, but I don't have anything else to do. Alright."

"Good. I'll find you after school then. What's your next class?"

"Gym."

"Ha. Good luck with that."

"Why?"

"That's Newton's next class and he will die if he goes through the entire day without talking to the new girl atleast once. He is on a quest you know."

"Oh joy. I was doing so well too"

"Ha. I feel for you. I hate that kid."

"I haven't talked to him but I have heard enough from him and it's safe to say I hate him too."

We both internally laughed and heard the bell ring. We gathered our things and left the classroom, Newton hot on our heels.

"I'll see you after school then?" he asked aloud for the benefit of Mike who was eavesdropping.

"Yes." I looked up at him and we smiled at each other.

He then turned around and walked in the opposite direction thinking to me, "Good luck." And laughing.

I turned around to ask him why he was laughing when Mike Newton slammed into me. Oh great, he just threw me into a pack of wolves. He will pay for this!

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Next chapter: Edward does some thinking and Bella gets to go through hell.