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Chapter 3
(Bella's POV)
On the ride to school, Rose, Emmett, Jasper and I all rode together in Emmett's monstrous black jeep. By the time we all made it outside, Alice and Edward had already left. We couldn't figure out why she was in such a hurry to get to school with Edward and I couldn't use her gift to find out, because I couldn't reach her with my shield.
We pulled into the parking lot and pulled in next to Edward's silver Volvo. Alice and Edward were standing next to it talking when we came to a stop. We began exiting the car and Jasper extended his hand in a gentlemanly gesture to help me climb out of the jeep. I smiled at him in thanks and after my two feet were firmly on the ground, he brought our hands up and placed a kiss on the back.
Almost immediately, all of the students looked my way and began talking about me.
"Damn, she is fine!"
"What's with all the Cullen's looking like super models?"
"Who's the new Cullen?"
"I hear her name is Isabella Whitlock and she moved her from Texas."
"Is Jasper going out with the new girl from Texas?"
"What happened to Alice? I thought that they were dating?"
"How long do you think they have known each other?"
"They seem like they are close, if you know what I mean?"
"I'd like to get me some of that?"
"You think I should ask her out?"
"There are two new girls starting on the same day?"
Wait, what? I looked up at Jasper with a questioning gaze. He seemed to already know what I was asking as he answered my unasked question.
"I'm not sure if you've met Jessica Stanley when you came to visit with your dad, but her Mom got remarried and her step sister is starting school today as well. Her name is Amanda Hampton. She's a junior with Edward and Alice." He explained.
"I just hope she's nothing like Jessica." Edward shivered.
"Jessica's had quite the crush on Edward since we arrived two years ago." Jasper whispered and I giggled.
"Amanda transferred schools from Seattle since her dad and her moved in with Jessica and her mom." Alice added.
"Oh, ok." I nodded in relief. "It actually makes me feel a lot better knowing that I won't be the sole focus of everybody's attention today."
"Well…"Alice dragged out. "I doubt that Amanda will be gossiped and watched as much as you will be today."
"What do you mean?" I tilted my head in confusion. "A new student is a new student and there are two of us that are both girls starting today. Why would I get more attention than that Amanda girl?"
"You see, it's like this," Emmett began. "You're a new female student, yes, but you're a Cullen."
"And why does being a Cullen make me so different from the rest of the student body?"
"Bella, we are inhumanly beautiful vampires that don't associate with others outside of our family, creating a mystery vibe for the other students. All of the girls are jealous of us and all of the guys want to date us. We are always watched, gossiped about, and admired. We are at the top of our classes and the richest students at the school. So basically, we have perfect looks, grades and money." Rose illustrated. "Now, there is another one of us, and is dating Jasper who was with Alice before break started. Who would you pay attention to more?"
"Point taken." I grumbled.
"Tough break, Bells" Edward said sympathetically.
"I've never met a chick who didn't like being the center of attention." Emmett chuckled.
"I think that makes her special." Jasper said placing a peck on my lips.
"Thanks." I gave him a small smile.
"Ok. There are going to be some questions about the end of me and Jasper's relationship." Alice announced. "The cleanest way to answer those questions would be that Jasper and I had been drifting apart for a while now and broke up during break. When Bella arrived, you two just clicked and started dating. This way, no one will accuse Bella of breaking up Jasper and I."
"That sounds good." Jasper agreed.
Jasper walked me to the front office to pick up my class schedule. The entire way there, everybody kept staring and whispering about me or Jasper. That is, when I wasn't getting checked out by every male in the student body. I can't tell you how many times I had to grip Jasper's hand afraid that he was going to go after one of the many cat calls I received.
He held the door for me as we entered the office. There was a girl with short blonde hair cut just below her chin speaking to the older red headed woman behind the desk.
"Just a minute, kids. I just need to give Amanda here her schedule and I can take care of you." The older woman said.
"Actually, Mrs. Cope, Bella here is the other new student and if you are getting Amanda's schedule, it might be easier to grab Bella's as well." Jasper politely suggested.
At hearing Jasper speak, Amanda turned around to see who else was in the office with her. As soon as she saw us, her eyes widened in shock and she looked both Jasper and I up and down.
"Hi, I'm Isabella Whitlock, but you can call me Bella." I introduced myself with a shy smile.
She shook herself out of her stupor and smiled holding out her right hand. "Amanda Hampton, Mandi for short."
"It's nice to meet you." I clasped my hand in hers, watching my strength and shook her hand. "This is my boyfriend, Jasper Hale."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, ma'am." Jasper nodded, being careful not to breathe too much. His eyes were dark and I could tell that he was having trouble with his blood lust.
"It's nice to meet you too, Jasper." She blushed.
I found it amusing that she was so nervous around Jasper, but I didn't feel threatened. Being mate's, it's impossible to desire someone else besides your mate and she didn't seem like the type of girl to be straight forward with a guy. As long as she doesn't attempt to come on to my Jasper, then I don't see a problem. I don't get jealous easily and the only way I can see it happening is if my instincts press me to be.
Just before it got too bad, Mrs. Cope appeared with our schedules.
"Here we are!" She exclaimed. "Here is your schedule, Amanda. And here is your schedule, Bella." She handed both of us our time tables and a white slip. "Have each of your teachers sign this slip and turn it back in at the end of the day. Hope you girls have a great first day!"
We both thanked her and the three of us exited the office.
"Can I see your schedule?" Jasper asked me after Amanda walked off.
"Sure!" I chirped, handing him my schedule.
Name: Isabella Marie Whitlock
Grade: 12
DOB: September 13, 1994
SCHEDULE
American History – A220 Mr. Griffin
French II -C316 Mrs. Louise
Calculus-E413 Ms. Tanner
Chemistry-B110 Mr. Banner
LUNCH
English Literature-D517 Mr. Birdie
FREE PERIOD
Yes! No Gym this year! Even though I know I could have passed, from past experiences when I was human, gym has never been a favorite of mine. As a human, I could have found something to trip over on a flat surface.
"It seems that we have all of the same classes together, Miss Whitlock." Jasper smirked.
"Do you think that Alice had something to do with that?" I asked with a smile.
"Most likely." He shrugged. "Come on, let's get to class."
First period went by quickly. Thankfully, Mr. Griffin didn't make me stand up in front of the class and introduce myself. Everyone stared and whispered enough as it was, but lucky for me, no one approached me yet.
Jasper was a pro at history from what I could tell so far. He even knew more than I did, being that he lived through most of it. We were assigned a project to work in partners with about the Underground Rail Road. Jasper immediately grabbed the end of my desk and pulled it closer to him in a not so subtle way of telling me that we are partners. We were to begin our outlines on the project and then work on it the rest of the week and some of it at home as well. It was due by the end of the week and if we finished early, we could use the rest of the time as free time.
We walked into French class with his hand on my back as he guided me through the door. We were one of the last two to enter the room as Jasper walked me up to Mrs. Louise's desk.
"Bonjour Mme Louise. C'est Isabella Whitlock. Aujourd'hui, c'est son premier jour." (Good morning Mrs. Louise. This is Isabella Whitlock. Today is her first day) Jasper politely introduce me the teacher.
"Ah, Isabelle! C'est merveilleux de vous compter parmi nous! Où en est votre français?" (Ah, Isabella! It is wonderful to have you join us! How advanced is your French?) She asked.
"Je vous remercie! Je suis à l'aise en français. Ma grand-mère m'a appris." (Thank you! I am fluent in French. My grandmother taught me.) I told her.
"Magnifique! Etes-vous couramment dans d'autres langues?" (Wonderful! Are you fluent in any other languages?)
"Oui, madame. Je parle couramment l'espagnol, l'italien, l'allemand et russe. J'ai eu beaucoup de temps libre quand je vivais au Texas." (Yes ma'am. I am fluent in Spanish, Italian, German and Russian as well. I had a lot of free time when I lived in Texas.) I smiled sheepishly.
"I'm impressed, Miss Whitlock!" She praised me. "Now that everyone is here, why don't you introduce yourself to the class and tell them a little bit about yourself?"
I groaned internally, but nodded reluctantly.
Jasper took his seat, taking my books and placing them on the empty desk to his left. I've noticed that the other students seemed to unconsciously give the Cullen's a wide berth. It was a wise decision on their part, considering what we are.
I stood in front of the class, twisting my hands together nervously.
"Hi, my name is Isabella Whitlock. I'm from Texas and I live with my brother Peter, and his wife Charlotte. We are close family friends with the Cullen's and they were kind enough to take us in and let us live in the cottage that they have on their property. I am a big fan of history and love to go camping with my family and friends. Um…that's really it." I shrugged, biting my lip.
"Merci, Miss Whitlock. Take your seat and we will begin!" She smiled as she motioned with her hand to my desk in the back next to Jasper.
She handed out worksheets that we were to complete and hand in at the end of class. I finished rather quickly and hung out in my seat talking quietly to Jasper when a boy with a baby face and blonde hair turned towards me.
"Hey, you're Isabella, the new girl. I'm Mike Newton." He said holding out his hand for me to shake.
"Just Bella." I said taking his hand and shaking it.
"Gee, what are you cold?" He asked. "Your hands are freezing!"
"Yeah, bad circulation." I shrugged nonchalantly.
"Oh." He nodded. "So, do you need a tour guide to show you around or anything?"
I heard Jasper growl low in his chest, but low enough where Mike couldn't hear him.
"Um, no thanks. Jasper has been showing me around." I smiled apologetically.
"Oh, alright." He said somewhat dejectedly as Jasper had a self-satisfied smirk on his face. I gave him a look to knock it off and he only smiled guiltily.
A girl with brown hair turned around in her seat as she noticed me talking to Mike. I could see a brief flash of jealousy appear in her expression before she covered it up with a smile.
"I'm Jessica." She waved at me.
"Bella." I nodded at her politely.
"So, you're from Texas?" She asked and I nodded again in confirmation. "Aren't people from Texas supposed to be like, really tan?"
"Yeah. Maybe that's why they kicked me out." I joked.
She laughed at my lame attempt to joke even though I could see that it was totally falsified.
By the time the bell rang for the next class, I already realized what Edward meant by hoping that Amanda was nothing like Jessica and from what I could tell from meeting them both, she wasn't. Jessica was a gossip queen and the entire rest of the class, she drilled me about my life and relationship with Jasper, regardless of the fact that he was sitting right there next to me. Thankfully, he grabbed my hand and pulled me on towards Chemistry before I could be bombarded with any more questions and attempts to obtain gossip from Jessica Stanley.
A/N: So what did you think? Read and Review and let me know! The next chapter is going to be the rest of the school day and a little bit more about Amanda.
If you have any questions or comments, post them in my reviews and I will answer them in my next Author's Note!
JXB Addicted: How is everyone at school going to act about Bella stealing Jasper from Alice? Is Edward going to still try to woo Bella?
During the next chapter there will be a little bit more about the school's reaction to Jasper and Bella now that Jessica Stanley got the scoop. No, Edward is not going to still try to woo Bella. Edward is going to be just like he is in the movie. Yes, he cares about Bella and even has a bit of a crush on it, but he would never try to steal his brother's mate. But never fear, Edward will find the right person for him. =)
Bamagal110: O LORD WHAT IS ALICE SO HAPPY ABOUT AND IS IT BAD IS SHE GONNA TRY TO GET BETWEEN JASPER AND BELLA AND WHO ON EARTH IS HIGH SCHOOL SO IMPORTANT I MEAN COME ON SHE HAS ETERNITY AND HER BABY WILL ONLY BE LITTLE FOR SO LONG
You will find out after school what Alice is so happy about. No, it's not a bad thing and no she is not going to try to get in between Jasper and Bella. Also, Bella wants to finish high school because she wants to be a good role model for her daughter and show her that just because they are immortal, doesn't mean that she shouldn't finish school and get an education so that she can open doors for herself and support herself and her family. She only has a few months left of school, so Miley will still be little when she is done.
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'The Major'
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