CHAPTER 7: BIG MOUTH
EPOV
"Uhh…well…what do you want to know" The uncertainty of her voice was evident.
"How rich are you?" Emmett asked earning him a smack in the head from Rosalie.
"Ouch Rose! Babe! What was that for?"
"Rude much?" Rosalie glared at him but grinned at Bella.
"Hey Babe? What's up?" Jacob Black came up on our table grinning.
Bella look up and her smile disappeared and her lips form into a thin line. She looked fine but her eyes tell a different story. I could see hurt and anger but she was fighting to hide it.
"What do you want?" She raised her eyebrow and cross her arms across her chest.
"Can we talk?" He looked around the table, not missing to glare at me, then back to Bella. "…uhm …in private?" He was suddenly nervous. I wanted to laugh when I saw his face. Never had I saw him fidget in front of a girl. This Bella must really be something to make him feel nervous like that.
I looked at Bella and was amazed by the way she enchants people, especially boys. I doubt she even knew the effect she has on them. I thought to myself and confirming it at the same time knowing I was one to fall victim to her charm.
I was surprised when Bella grabbed my right arm then smiled apologetically at me and looked at my watch.
"Sorry Jacob. Guess I have no time to talk." She stood up, shrugged her shoulders and released my hand. She picked up her bag and looked at Alice.
"I have to go to class Pixie. Meet ya later guys." She smiled at us and left the cafeteria. I looked at Jacob and saw him standing with shock, embarrassment and anger written all over his face.
Poor dog.
We stood up and started to head to class. I headed for Biology. Hoping this day to be over so I could seeBella again.
I felt a tug on my heart just thinking about her. I guess someone finally caught my eye. I smiled internally when I noticed the brown-eyed beauty looking out the window and sitting on my lab table. Hold on. Did I just almost smile? I looked back again at the table and saw her sighed. This girl definitely caught my eye.
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BPOV
Few people were on the room when I arrived on class for Biology. I came up to Mr. Varner and he pointed me to the table on the left side of the room. I looked out the window while waiting for class to start.
I sighed praying for this day to end. I never planned on seeing Jacob on my first day. I was supposed to avoid him at all cost but he had to come to our table and talk to me…obviously about us.
I heard the chair being pulled beside me. I looked to my right and saw that it was Edward.
I smiled at him acknowledging his presence.
"Guess we have the same class" He said flatly.
"Guess so." I was unsure of his mood. I never saw him smile since I sat beside him in the cafeteria. Not that I was staring or anything but he look so angry.
A minute have passed and the silence between us was deafening. And being the frank, nosy girl that I am. I said the first thing that came on my mind. Which may also be the worst way to make friends with someone. Especially this someone.
"So how come you never smile?" I bit my lip the moment I finished speaking. Awesome Bella. Now wait till he goes on a verbal rampage about being so nosy. I scolded myself.
His hardened face turns to look at me and shrugged then faced the front of the class like nothing happened. I was unnerved because it was not the reaction I was expecting. How rude. Better than the verbal abuse you may have received. I peeked at him and was silently figuring out this mysterious guy. What are you hiding Edward Cullen?
He looked like an angel or a god for that matter but his frowning face and tough exterior was very intimidating. I saw him looked at me from the corner of his eyes so I jerked my head forward pretending to listen to Mr. Varner's discussion.
All throughout the class I was thinking of what Edward may have been hiding or why I never saw him smile or why he always look like he could kill someone or why am I even thinking about him. I told myself that I am only curious as to why he never smile and not because I was having a crush on this guy.
"Don't allow yourself to get hurt again Bella" I whispered to myself hoping no one would hear me. But I was dead wrong.
"What did you say?" Edward looked at me confused.
"Nothing" I lied. His velvety voice was so sweet if only he knew how to smile.
He raised one of his eyebrows at me probably thinking if I was lying or not. If he figured out I was lying, I guessed he just let it go because he looked back to listening to Mr. Varner.
Finally after god knows how long, the bell rang indicating the end of class. I picked up my books and headed out the door. Without looking back or saying goodbye to Edward.
I met Alice in the hall way and found out that we have English class together. We took our seats on the middle right row. As soon as we're seated Alice immediately fired the going-ons of our school when I was gone.
"Ok Bella. I'm telling you these because I love you not because I want you to get hurt again." She looked at me pleadingly.
I laughed at her but stop when she gave me a look saying 'I'm serious. Don't give me that crap.'
"Ok. Ok. What is it?"
"When you left. Rumors started spreading. About you…" she trailed off. I motioned for her to continue. "…and Jacob"
My heart beat quicken. This was the rumors I was trying to avoid and hide before I left. And now it comes biting me in the ass.
"What rumors?" I was curious and nervous at the same time. I don't know if I even wanted to hear those rumors.