School could be so boring sometimes. I already had a few classes but I couldn't concentrate in any of them. I didn't even know what the teachers were talking about. All I could think of was yesterday, when Edward and I had spoken again. He had actually been really nice. But to tell you the truth, that scared me more than anything else. Even spiders and snakes couldn't top that. It scared me because I knew his reputation. I knew what he had done in the past. And I was afraid of having to go trough the same thing if I started to like him again. So I just had to save myself from liking him.
"Class dismissed." The teacher said. I got up real quickly and gathered my books. Lunch, finally. I was supposed to meet Jessica at the entrance of the cafeteria, but she wasn't the only one who was waiting there.
I saw Jessica, acting really nervous, and standing next to her was Edward. I think he must have been waiting for Emmett, or some of his other friends. I could see Jessica, trying to think of things she could say to him. After all, he was supposed to be the love of her life.
As soon as Edward noticed me he straightened up. I acted like I didn't notice, though, and focused on Jessica.
"Hey Jess."
"Ehm, hey Bella." I smiled at her. I could hear she was so nervous, and what for? Just because she was standing next to some guy.
"Ehm, shall we get some lunch?" I asked her. She just nodded. I think she wasn't capable of saying anything.
We walked inside. I could feel Edward's eyes on my back, but I tried to ignore them. Jessica and I got our lunch and went to sit at our usual table.
"I can't believe I just stood next to Edward for about five, whole, minutes. And I didn't say a word! AARGH, I am the most stupid person in the world! How could I be so dumb?!"
I choose to ignore her.
"Seriously Bella, this is beyond stupid!"
I pretended I didn't hear her again. I liked it much better that way. I didn't need to hear her whining about Edward. I've had enough of that guy.
Unfortunately, that guy didn't seem to agree. Since he was coming over here. I could see Jessica quickly trying to do her hair and she sat up straight. I, on the other hand, just stayed how I was.
"Hey Edward." Jessica said with a stupid grin, convinced he came over here to talk to her.
"Ehm, hey. Bella? I was wondering if I could talk to you?" He said. I could see Jessica's face fall apart. "Ehm, it's about the Biology project?" He added. I just nodded and followed him to outside the cafeteria. I could hear his friends yelling something at Edward, but I couldn't hear exactly what it was.
"So? What is it Edward? Spit it out." I acted impatiently. And I was, in one way. I didn't want to be here, standing, talking to Edward. But on the other hand, I loved it. It was like me and Edward were finally reunited. But that's not what it is. I had to keep myself reminding that.
"Bella. I.." He didn't seem able to finish his sentence. Which reminded me: I didn't want to talk to him. I had to leave.
"Edward, is this really about Biology?" I asked him. He doubted, and then shook his head.
"But Bella, there is something that-"
"Then I don't want to talk to you, Edward." He seemed a little hurt by my words, but then he put himself together again.
"I understand Bella, but-"
"No! No but. I don't want to talk to you Edward. You can talk to me if it's about Biology and that stupid project. But other then that, I don't want you to talk to me ever again. I want you to act like I never existed. Which you did very nice just a few days ago."
"But Bella, I really want to-"
"No, Edward. I don't. I don't want that." I said. We were both quiet for a while. "I have to go now, Edward. Bye." I turned around and walked away. I didn't want to sit with Jessica again, but since I had no other place to go to I did it anyway.
"Hey Jess."
"Bella? What was that all about?" She demanded. I tried to not roll my eyes, but I didn't succeed.
"Nothing, Jessica. Nothing at all. It was just about that stupid Biology project. Nothing else. Let it go."
"Bella, I can not just 'let it go' when you're having a little rendezvous with MY boyfriend."
"Jessica! He is not your boyfriend. He doesn't want you! Forget about the stupid guy! He's a moron! Find someone else! Try Mike, or something!"
"Mike? Seriously? You want me, to date, MIKE? After I dated Edward? That's like, eating a chocolate pudding, but then decide that you want oatmeal. Besides, Edward and I will be a couple very soon. I already have a strategy in mind." I sighed and was happy to hear the bell. Even though I would have to work with Edward again, I didn't want to be with Jessica any longer. She was completely driving me crazy.
"Imma go, Jess. Bye."
"Bella, wait!" She said. But it was too late, I already left. I hoped Edward wouldn't try to talk to me again. I had explained him exactly how I felt about him, but Edward would probably just forget about it.
I got to my seat and tried not to think about Edward, which was impossible. I saw his smiling face everywhere. I remembered yesterday, when I had seen Alice again, with that boyfriend of hers. And Esme. They were all really nice. Why wasn't Edward more like them.
Thankfully, Edward had thought of what I had said before, since he just sat next to me, nodded, and then turned around. I sighed in relief. I didn't want anything to do with him. As soon as this project was over, everything would go back to normal and I could go back to hating Edward.
Mr. Hall complimented me and Edward on our work, saying it really good and above expectation. I was guessing he meant me, since Edward apparently always got straight A's in Biology.
He told us he knew something we could do for extra credits, if we were interested. I immediately said yes, thinking I could use that. He explained us the whole thing.
"..And it involves a lot of teamwork. Good luck with it." And he handed us the papers with our instructions.
Edward and I looked at each other.
"So.." Edward started. "My place, after school again? I guess we need the time."
I hated to do this, but he was right. We needed the time.
I quickly tried to read all the instructions again, not knowing exactly what it all meant. But I knew one thing: Edward and I would be spending a lot of time together the next two weeks.