Chp. 4 Bad Day

It's Friday, the first week of summer school was behind me, Woohoo just 5 more to go! All in all it wasn't too bad. My classes were ok. I had lots of time in my English class to socialize as the teacher was really into group assignments. Which meant time to get to know more about Quil, Jessica and (of course) Edward. History was a different story. Mr. Newton seemed to hold me at a slightly lower level of distain, that doesn't mean that he was all sunshine and rainbows towards me though. Just as class was letting out today he made a point of taking a dig at me.

"Ms. Swan, the first week of summer classes are done and you have yet to skip my class. This must be a new record for you. Should I take credit for sitting you next to Mr. Cullen for your renewed interest in History?"

I must have turned 5 shades of red, part from embarrassment (I hate being made the center of attention) and part form anger. I glanced out of the corner of my eye at Edward who didn't seem to be showing any emotion at all. So, I just ignored Mr. Newton's attempt at riling me up and proceeded to pack up my bag. Shortly after that Mr. Newton excused the class. I tried to make way out of there as quickly and nonchalantly as possible. I was just about to leave campus when I hear my name being called.

"Bella! Hey, Bella!"

I turn to find Edward walking towards me. I stand and wait silently for him to reach me. Once he is standing about 5 feet from me he stops. "Hey."

I look at him for a moment waiting to see if he's going to follow that up with anything. When he doesn't, I simply reply "Hey."

We stand there awkwardly for a second before the silence starts to drive me mad. "Ok, well see ya Monday."

I go to walk away, but Edward takes a step forward and says, "Umm… What was Mr. Newton talking about with you being in class all week?"

"Aw, well you see I am an infamous school ditcher. Mr. Newton knows my habits well as he was my History teacher during the regular semester too. Be wary Edward Cullen, you're hanging out with a bad girl."

As the words "bad girl" come out of my mouth I realize the double meaning behind them.

"Er, I mean, you know, not an attentive student kind of bad girl. Not the other kind of bad girl." My face feels like it's on fire. I am most likely turning as red as a fire engine.

Edward just stared at me for a second and then laughed. "Don't worry Bella, I would have never thought of you as the other kind of bad girl. Anyway, I was just curious."

"Yeah, that's what that was about. Well, that and the fact that he despises me for some unknown reason. Anyway, I got to get going. See ya next week." I am anxious to get off school grounds, this day has ended on a low note and I just want to get home and pretend it never happened.

Edward nodded, "Yeah, I better go. I'm going to miss my bus. See ya."

Off he went in the opposite direction. I stand and think for a minute about the awkward exchange that just occurred between Edward and myself. Then I turn and walk away at the fastest pace I could, that didn't appear to be running. I should have known that Mr. Newton would eventually become the douche bag that I was accustomed to.

I let myself stew over it while I walk home. Once I reach my driveway I feel a little better. I stop at the mailbox to see if there is any good mail. I see what appears to be a letter. I pull out the envelope and I glance up at the return address. It says Phoenix, AZ. It's from my mom. Every few months or so I get a letter from her and it's always says the same things; how much she misses me, how lovely Phoenix is and (since it's summer) how I can come visit anytime I want. I have never been to Phoenix. I refuse to go. This is just the cherry on top of the shit sundae that has become my day. T.F.G.I.F (than fucking god it's Friday), the weekend has to come up with something to improve my mood.

Thanks for reading and for the reviews. This chapter was sort of just a fluff piece. A little extra background.