Today is the day. My first day of real school since my parents died a year ago. I'm utterly terrified. Not that I'm going to admit that to anyone.

Elena's writing her diary while I'm getting ready, but I have no idea what to wear! It's impossible! I sigh and shove another reject top behind me onto the growing pile.

Elena shuts her diary and walks over, easily picking out an outfit from my reject pile and handing to me "First day of school tip number one, don't over think your outfit." She says grinning.

I smile sheepishly and go into the bathroom to change out of my pyjamas and into the deep purple tank top with dark blue jeans and do my makeup. I step out and get my bag ready for school. First day of school.

Elena and I grab the bagels Jenna left us and I read her 'good luck on your first day' note, smiling. Then Elena, Jeremy and I get into the car and Elena drives us to the school. Normally they would get rides from other people but they agreed to drive with me for the first week, so that I could decide to hitch a ride with someone else next week if I want or ride with them and their friends.

I bite my lip nervously as we pull into the parking lot by the school and hop out. Fortunately it's near the beginning of the semester, so I haven't missed to much. Or that's what Jenna told me anyway. I recognise some of the people, like Tyler and Matt. Stefan walks over to us with Caroline by his side, smiling at Elena cheerfully.

I watch them kiss sweetly and quickly turn away to look at Caroline instead.

"So Bella, I'm on the student council!" Caroline informs me cheerfully, "If you have any questions or problems just come to me and I'll do whatever I can to fix it okay?" She grins at me a bit insanely, but I appreciate her attempt to help me feel welcome.

I do my best not to laugh at her over the top welcome, it's so... Caroline, "Thanks Caroline," I smile back "I'll keep that in mind" I check my schedule quickly "I don't suppose you can take me to room 30? I have Mr Tanner for history." I say.

Caroline's smile falters, "Oh, Bella Mr Tanner... he doesn't work here anymore." She says slowly "He...never mind that" She becomes more cheerful again "I have that too and I think Elena and Stefan might. We can all go together. Right Elena?" Caroline turns to the couple

Elena nods, hands now interlocked with Stefan's "Sure. Let's go meet the new teacher."

Oh I realiseAlaric's here now! Damon killed Mr Tanner! Okay. No problem. I get to meet Alaric now. That's cool.

We walk to history together, talking about Bonnie's semi-physic powers and if she could do palm reading if she wanted to. I'm curious about but I don't want her to know the truth about my 'double life'. Is that what I'm calling it now?! Wow. Not too bad, easier than explaining it all. I really need to stop talking to myself in my head.

We go into the class room and I walk up to Alaric to tell him I'm new and give him the note to sign. Pointless thing really but all the same. He sends me to an empty space desk across from Elena and Stefan and behind Bonnie, Caroline sitting on their other side.

Alaric introduces himself as Mr Saltzman and begins the lesson on the Italian Renaissance. I love history, strangely enough. I listen intently to Alaric, looking at the fine dresses drawn in the book. I wonder if I'll get to go to the founder's ball...

"So who knows how many separate states there were at the time? Bella?" Alaric asks me

I freeze "Um... 200... and 50. 250?" I stutter nervously

Alaric grins at me boyishly, "Right. Do you know when Italy became a unified Union?" He asks me

I nod, "The 19th century."

Alaric claps his hands together in delight "Exactly, now..." He carries on to talk about Italy's rulers at the time and I start doodling on my note book. I've already learnt this subject, so it doesn't matter if I miss a few pointers.

I draw myself in one of those beautiful gowns, and Damon in a tux next to me. I know it's silly and childish but I can't help myself. Beside, we make a sweet couple... even though I say that myself.

Next period I have Art, which I love and I decide that sometime I will stay after school and catch up on the project. Then in the 10 minute break I find Bonnie who is in my Chemistry class. We partner up and Bonnie and I laugh together as other peoples experiments go wrong and bubble over, while the static haired teacher runs around in a panic trying to stop the disasters happening. Last two lessons are Trig which I have with Matt, and Spanish, where no one I know is my class. I sit next to a nice enough guy, Zack, who helps me answer questions and keep up with the class.

By the end of the day I'm feeling tired but I'm grinning, Zack walking out the school with me as we laugh about the crazy teachers at this school. I can see Elena looking over at us and I wave.

"Thanks for helping me out today Zack." I say gratefully "I've got to go though, Elena's my ride home." I point over to where Elena is waiting with Stefan.

Zack smiles "Okay then, I'll see you round Bell." He says, jogging over to a group of guys as I walk over to Elena.

"Who was that? He's cute!" Elena asks curiously, smirking at me.

I shrug, "Nothing, Zack sat next to me last lesson in Spanish and we walked out here together. No biggie. Or are you going to tell me he's supernatural too?" I ask wryly

Elena rolls her eyes "No he's not supernatural, but he is super cute and super single." She says, nudging me teasingly.

I laugh, "Elena! That's ridiculous..." I glance back over at Zack, who's friends point at me as I do and he turns and nods at me grinning. I blush, giving him a small wave in return.

I look back at Elena to see her chuckling, "For now he's a friend." I say decisively, walking towards the car.

Elena giggles quietly and tugs Stefan along to the car, so I'm guessing he walked here. Or ran.

Elena teases me about Zack on the way home and I laugh about it with her. Maybe it would be good to date a normal guy. Maybe that's what I need to do to keep from going entirely insane. I'll think about it.