A/N: I'm sorry it's been so long since I last updated. I had to get through the last few weeks of school. Yesterday was the last day (sadness) and my birthday (eh). Okay so, this might be the chapter that tells you what Bella is. Or…maybe not. I'm not sure yet. Thank you for the reviews. They really brighten my day. Except for my two haters which use anonymous screen names. You're both so brave. Any who…enjoy.
Sleazebags
Bella's POV
The next day, I doodled my way through art waiting for the bell to ring. Jonah had us drawing dreams. I drew trees and waterfalls. Truth was, I didn't sleep long enough be engulfed in dreams. I didn't trust myself enough. He went around the class asking for meaning behind the drawings. He came up to me, smiled and asked me for meaning.
The lie flew through my lips smoothly, "I dreamt of the forest…of finding a waterfall near a meadow." He nodded, accepting my lie and asked the next person.
A guy sat next to me today; he introduced himself as Eric Yorkie. I could tell he was nervous as he offered his hand, palm sweaty, to shake. I avoided eye contact in anticipation of the coming night. He prattled on about an upcoming dance and his job for the school newspaper. I half-heartedly listened. He seemed like a decent person and I was in a good mood. He tried to walk me to my next class but I shook him off, telling him I needed to visit the loo.
I set off for trig waiting for Jasper to arrive as I heard the footsteps coming toward me I rolled my eyes in annoyance. Jessica greeted me with her biggest fake smile.
"Hi Bella, how are you today?" she asked with a chipmunk's squeal. I let my eyes wander upwards but made sure there was no contact.
"Fine," I replied.
"That's good…" she trailed off. "Hey, you should sit with us at lunch."
"Uhm, thanks but no thanks. I think I'll sit with the Cullens again," I answered. Jasper entered the room and sat down next to me. The bell rang and Mr. Chrest called the class to order. Jessica waved bye and went to her seat. Jasper looked amused. I took the opportunity to write him a note while Mr. Chrest turned to write standards on the board.
What's so funny?
I threw the note at his head and he caught it too fast for most to see. He grinned with his teeth, read the note and replied.
Jessica is a jealous wreck.
I smiled as I read the response.
Would you care to tell me what happened on your end yesterday?
His amusement grew as he replied with one word:
Lunch.
I turned to the notes on the board and quickly copied them down. The teacher droned on about formulas and theories I already knew. When the bell rang, Jasper and I walked to class together, earning envious looks from most of the student body. Jasper kept fending off my every question. I tried to change his mind allowing him to feel my overwhelming curiosity. He merely responded by trying to influence my emotions. I blocked him again, annoyed. He chuckled at my frustration.
"Why won't you tell me?" I asked him half past senior lit.
"Because Alice told me not to," Jasper explained.
My annoyance grew. "Stupid drugged up faerie pixie vampire thing," I mumbled too soft for even Jasper to hear.
"She just wants to be there to tell the story," he explained. I let out an exasperated sigh of defeat and crossed my arms, waiting for the bell to ring.
At lunch, I sat down, annoyed yet eager, waiting for Alice to enter the room. Jasper had wandered off to find her. Emmett came in first accompanied by Rosalie. They grabbed their props and made their way to where I was sitting. Emmett had a goofy grin on his face which made me smile a little. Rosalie tried to pull off her usual angry demeanor but I could see the small smirk pulling at her lips.
"Hi Bells," Emmett greeted enthused. Rosalie nodded her head my way and I did the same. After five minutes of waiting, my annoyance grew.
"That's it," I mumbled getting up. The cafeteria door opened and in they came, in all their sparkly, fake beauty. Jasper had a mischievous smirk on his face. They went for their props and sauntered over to our table, unbelievable slow even for humans. They reached the table an eternity later. Alice's smile was as bright as the stars. I scowled at her high and sat back down. They pulled out their chairs with an unnecessary screech across the linoleum floor. I glared at the couple and they sat down.
Jasper opened his mouth, "So…this weather…"
I growled at him and unleashed my wrath on the irritating creature. I unblocked my fury fueled by annoyance and his eyes turned black with rage. He sent calming waves around the table but I blocked my emotions before it could reach me. I glared at him until he calmed himself down. He smirked. Alice's tinkling laughter broke our staring contest and I glared at her instead.
Emmy Bear's POV
Bella's stare down was entertaining. I watched the angry little creature as she growled, curious as to why her growl kind of scared me. Jasper turned to face me and quirked his eyebrow in question, a smirk playing at his lips.
"Shut up, Jasper," I mumbled. He laughed.
Bella broke the stare down with an irritated scowl. "If you don't tell me what happened, I swear, you will be missing eight fingers and two thumbs before you even realize what happened. Tell. Me," she demanded and I'd be damned if I even thought to deny that this girl terrified the bejeesus out of me. Even Jasper and Alice looked a little scared. Rosie was indifferent to the whole thing and I pulled her close to me. All the teasing left the table and Bella smirked at the reaction, "Go on, tell me."
Alice's smile returned, "Last night I had a vision of Edward coming home and he looked all dazed and loopy so I asked Emmett to help me mess with him. We put all sorts of things in his way and he just walked into them, knocking them over; it was hilarious! He tripped and a piece of glass lodged itself into his eye." We all started laughing at the memory and Bella merely smirked. The rest of the day was uneventful.
When the last bell rang Alice went up to Bella, "Hey, wanna do something? We could go to my house."
Bella looked uncomfortable. "Uhm, sorry Alice, I've got some things I need to do," she said vaguely.
"What are you gonna do?"
"Uhm…" Bella hesitated, "I…uh, need to buy some groceries. Bye, Alice." She opened the door to her truck and drove away.
"That was weird," Alice commented when she was with the rest of us. We nodded in agreement. I drove us back home.
"Hey, do you guys want to do something tonight?" I asked with a smile. Alice squealed from her room. "I'll take that as a yes."
"Where are we going?" I heard Jasper ask.
"Clubbing," Alice and I said in unison. Edward groaned from his chamber.
Bella's POV
I set off for Port Angeles and rented a black Lexus. I changed into a crimson mini dress in the car, setting off for Club Aptitude. I stepped out of the car walking past the long line with a confident stride. The bouncer gave me a once over and for the first time in a while, I met his eyes with my own, willing him to let me in. His eyes fogged over as he let me pass the velvet rope. The club smelled like smoke and sweat; the music was loud and poppy. I walked over to the bar and sat on an available stool looking indifferent.
"Why hello there gorgeous," a man in a suit said leaning on the bar's counter top, "Vinny's the name and what about yours?" He was a sleaze.
I smiled offering my hand. "My name is Bonnie," he took my hand and kissed it. Major sleaze.
"A gorgeous name is fitting to such a gorgeous creature as yourself. Care to dance?" he asked pulling me off my seat when I nodded.
Human dances are grotesque, but I did what I had to do. I started kissing his neck and I heard his appreciation. I smiled and let myself give in to pure instinct. I felt stares boring into me. I glanced up and saw the Cullens. My eyes widened and I dropped Vinny on the dance floor. I said the only thing I could think of: "Hey guys…what's up?"
