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Waking up wasn't my favorite thing to do on a Monday morning, or the fact that it wasn't in Phoenix, or my parents shaking me awake, but I still had to do it. I dragged my lazy butt out of bed and grabbed my clothes, heading into the shower.
After getting ready and eating my breakfast, I was surprised to see a shiny, silver Volvo that wasn't there last night, in the driveway. I bit my lip nervously and headed to the car as the window rolled down. I was shocked to see Edward behind the wheel.
"Hello," he said pleasantly. "I know you don't have a car, and I wouldn't let you walk to school, so… take a seat." He smiled gently and motioned towards the empty seat next to him. I heard a loud, "Awwwwh! Eddies in loooove!" come from the backseat, a slap, and a cry of pain. I chuckled slightly and climbed in, pulling the door shut and the seatbelt over my chest as Edward drove away from my new home. I looked over my shoulder.
A gorgeous blonde, who I assumed was Rosalie, was sitting next to a big bear of a man, who I assumed was Emmett, were sitting in the backseat. A big fat grin was plastered on Emmett's face.
"Sorry for intruding on your love-fest. My car broke down and Rosie-Posie and I need a ride with Eddie here!" he patted- more like slapped- Edward on the shoulder.
"I still don't know why Jasper couldn't take you two." Edward grumbled.
I chuckled slightly and smiled a bit as my fingers reached to my locket. It fondled with the chain, and traced the engraving.
'Wish me luck.' I thought in my head.
When we arrived at Forks High, I was met with uncomfortable stares and whispers, presumably because I was an unknown 'friend' of the Cullens. I was sure that the people of Forks already knew why I was here. Gossip spread rapidly.
I was told that I was going to meet Jasper and Alice at lunch, and Emmett and Rosalie left to head to their classes while I was left with Edward to get my schedule at the administrator's office.
I kept my eyes downward as Edward discussed with the lady behind the desk that I was new, and on all circumstances, I must have all my classes with him. My traitorous blush stained my cheeks again as I was realized I was simply glad about that.
Our first class was Biology, and as we walked in, a girl and a seemingly 'posse' stared at us. I couldn't blame them, or anyone else, for Edward was perfect and I was plain.
Mr. Molina assigned me, to my utter disappointment, to sit away from Edward and take a seat next to a girl with black hair tied back into a bun and glasses; she seemed nice enough.
"Hello," she smiled at me. "I'm Angela."
ANPOV
I smiled up at her brightly, she seemed so shy! I moved over willingly on the bench.
"I'm Bella," she said quietly.
I could understand why she was so quiet and secluded, going through something like that. I gave another timid smile as the class started. I could finally use my glasses as a pro for once: to observe Bella. Her body was hunched over and her hands clenched the seat, as if she was holding on for dear life.
My observations were interrupted by the instructions for today's class.
"Today, we're going to be using the Bunsen Burner."
Bella froze completely and her breathing started to pick up. Her petite frame started to shake, and a line of small mewls and whimpers came from her mouth. The only thing I could do was comfort her. I rubbed her back and took her hand as Mr. Molina came around the room.
"Sir?" I asked. "Is it okay if we're excused from the lesson today?"
His face fell and his eyes clouded with sorrow at the state she was in. "Yes, of course." He sighed and walked back to the front of the classroom. It was then I noticed Edward kneeling by Bella, rubbing her left knee soothingly. "It's okay," he whispered. "We're here." I smiled as he said "we" instead of "I". She started calming down slowly and gave us small smiles. That was when my goal became clear-
I was going to help Bella Swan.
BPOV
Lunch rolled by after going through the torturing stares, and on occasion from Jessica Stanley, glares. To make the records worse, she had three out of the five classes with me before lunch. I had to say I wasn't shocked she wasn't in my Calculus class with me…
I was looking forward to meeting Alice and Jasper. It seemed my best guess was to stay near Edward, or Jessica and her crew would jump me.
Edward was right beside me as we walked into the cafeteria, and he glared at any pair of eyes that stared and me and any set of lips that whispered as we walked by. I kept my eyes downward.
Edward smiled at me reassuringly as I followed him towards his lunch table. Jasper was there, his face calm, just as Edward had described him, and then there was Alice who was bouncing up and down in her seat with a wide smile plastered as her face. I guess opposites really do attract.
Edward pulled the seat out for me and I smiled at him. "Thanks," I whispered.
"Of course. I'll go get us some lunch, what would you like?"
"Um… just a cheese sandwich, water, and an apple please."
He nodded a little before standing up straight and walking towards the lunch line. I followed his movements until he disappeared behind the door.
I felt a slam from the left side of my body and with a grunt and quickly catching myself from falling off the seat, I looked over and laughed slightly at the sight of Alice.
"Hi! I'm Alice! My brother really likes you, did you know that? You're so pretty! We're gonna be BEST FRIENDS!" She said it all in one breath, and I'm pretty sure my brain was a bit overwhelmed.
"Nice to meet you too?" I said it more like a question- this girl looked like she had 17 cups of caffeine.
"Excuse her," said Jasper, chuckling. "She's a bit… excited."
"I can see that." I said.
The corners of my mouth reached up slightly higher than they normally would, but not enough to produce a full smile.
Edward came back with my tray of food minutes later, right as Emmett and Rosalie sat down. The majority of the lunch period, The Cullens asked me various sorts of questions; my hobbies, my childhood, even though it was difficult; favorite movies, favorite books, favorite food, things along those lines. I even managed to laugh a bit more than normal. The whole time, my fingers were twirling with my locket.
An interruption jerked me out of the enjoyable time I was having. Jessica Stanley was sitting 4 tables away from us to the right with a strawberry blonde, a redhead, two dark haired girls, and a creepy looking brunette.
"So," she said louder, much louder than as if she was speaking with the group around her. "I heard Swans parents died in a fire. I bet they were happy to be dead, it was probably a relief to get away from that hideous bitch!"
EPOV
As soon as that BITCH finished her sentence, her 'friends' started laughing hard, some joined in, and others stared at her like she had just blown up a puppy. Bella, on the other hand, didn't do anything except start sobbing hard, and she stood up quickly, making the chair fall backwards and she ran out of the cafeteria. I swear I was going to beat Jessica to a pulp. I don't care if she didn't like Bella, she had no reason to say that to her or anyone. I stood up and strutted toward her, a glare on my face.
"You listen here, Jessica Stanley. If you take one STEP, move a disgusting finger, even look or THINK about my Bella, you will regret ever being born. Your looks and personality don't come even close to hers. It's bad enough she already had to go through losing everything, but now you just have to make it worse? Did you even THINK about what you were saying or doing?" At this point I was yelling, furious, and everyone around us was watching. "If you HONESTLY thought that this was going to make me like you any more or her any less, than you're wrong. You're nothing but a bitch, Jessica Stanley, and so are your little friends. You can go to hell." I snarled the last part at her, and backed up. I turned around and ran out of the cafeteria to find Bella.
BPOV
I sat in the third bathroom stall to the left of the entrance, curled up in a ball on the floor with the locket in my hands. Tears ran down my face and I was choking on my sobs. Deep down I knew it wasn't true, but someone verbally bringing up hurt like a burning knife pushing through my chest.
"God, I miss you… I miss you so much, mom and dad. I wish you were here, nothing will ever be the same. I love you." I managed to say to nobody but my parents… my parents who weren't here.
A soft knock interrupted my monologue to my parents. I reached up and unlocked the door, still crying, but seeing Edward there made me cry harder.
"I-I never d-did anything to h-her!" I mumbled sadly.
"I know, sweetheart. I know." He picked me up in his arms and sat where I was sitting, me in his lap.
"D-don't ever give up on me," I whispered. "You're the only thing t-that m-makes me f-feel like I can get b-better… please…" I mumbled.
"I'll never give up on you, my Bella. I'll stay with you always, and I will heal you, no matter how long It takes."
I buried my face into his neck and closed my eyes as I felt him lift us up off the ground. I could hear his slow footsteps, and then a rush of cold wind onto my cheek.
"I explained to the lady at the front desk that you needed to go home." I must have missed that part.
Aunt Rachel was still at work, so Edward took me to his house. His thumb rubbed the back of my hand the whole time.
I was lifted again, and my eyes closed. I heard a door open and shut, and an "I'll explain later, mom", then I was being lifted up the stairs. I heard another door shut, and then I felt a soft comforter under my body, and I felt myself drifting off.
"Sleep, Bella."
That was the first time I dreamt of Edward Cullen.
Jessica Stanley is a be-otchhh...
Next chapter will be Bella heading back to Phoenix for her parents' funeral so bring some tissues ;x
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