As the weekend ended and school became the priority again, I sat in English thinking about how bad Bella's life was before her transformation. Being a vampire looked awesome and all, but surely she didn't want her life to turn out that way, right? I was undecided about if I wanted my life to be like hers.

I looked up as someone came in, and to my delight and surprise, it was Bella.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, unable to contain myself.

"I rearranged my classes so I'm with you." She grinned, sitting next to me as the teacher walked in.

"No kidding." I replied, and took out my notebook to start the notes we'd be painstakingly writing the whole class period.

"We will be picking up the tale of Romeo and Juliet, so here are some background notes to start us off. Please have the book by next class so we can start the reading. I will be picking people to read Romeo and Juliet's lines, so be warned." The teacher recited to the class, and began with her notes.

I took notes, focused on the background within the story, and found a piece of paper sticking out of my notebook after a while.

*i'm bored* it said.

*why aren't you taking notes then?* I wrote, and gave it to Bella.

*cause, I don't need to. I've got to talk to you*

I read it and looked at her. Then, I wrote, *okay, is it bad?*

*no. Well, compared to most bad things, it's not as bad.*

I raised an eyebrow, and shook my head. I pushed the paper under my notes, and nodded to Bella that I got the note.

"Edward, would you stay for a minute?" The teacher said, before the bell rang. "And Bella, please." She smiles at her.

"Sure." Bella gives her a smile, and the bell rang, students filing out of the class. I stood up from the desk, putting my things away before walking up to the teachers desk.

"You two aren't in trouble, I just wanted you two to be Romeo and Juliet. You both would be excellent candidates." She looked at the both of us. "What do you say?"

"I'm in." I replied, and looked at Bella.

"Fine." She grumbled, but smiled.

"Great, just bring in your books and we'll start tomorrow." She turned and started to pack her files into her bag.

I pulled Bella with me over to my desk. "What the hell is wrong with you?"

"What's wrong with ME? What's wrong with you?" She demanded.

"Nothing, I'm trying to participate in class and saying 'fine' to a chance to get extra credit is really rude." I said, letting her go and crossing my arms over my chest.

"It's just...I've already learned this like fifteen thousand times. Why don't you try being in my shoes for a while?"

"Hmm, sounds like an invite to the vampire party." I grinned.

"Ugh, your the worst!" She said, and stormed out of the classroom.

"I win." I said to myself, as I picked up my things and walked out.

I caught up to Bella and tried to spin her around but I forgot she wasn't human. She turned around, anger clear on her face.

"What, Edward?"

"You need to talk to me?" I reminded her, standing in the hall next to her class.

"Right. Well, I've got to hunt this upcoming weekend, so your going to have to find someone to stay with. Besides me."

I frowned. Well that ruined my plans to hangout with Bella. "Fine. Maybe I'll visit Jackie."

Bella's face was one of disgust when I looked up. "What?"

"Nothing. Yeah, you do that. At least it'll keep you occupied." She said, and sighed.

"I'm sorry, Bella." I spoke after the silence. "I didn't mean to make it a scene in there."

"No, it was my fault." She looked into the classroom. "I should get going. You have class too."

"Right. See you at lunch?" I asked, and she smiled. Which meant that I would see her.

In the lunchroom, I spotted Bella with her tray in front of her, looking up at me as I entered with my lunch.

"Hi." I said, sitting down on the opposite side of her.

"Hey."

I looked at her food, and then at her. "Do you eat regular food? I know you just drink animal blood, but..."

Bella laughed. "Observant from the start. But watch this." She picked up the pizza slice on her plate and stuck it in her mouth. Chewing it quickly, she swallowed it, and then set it back down.

"Wow." Was all I could say.

"We just keep our food in front of us for show." She looked over at the family, and so did I. They were watching us intently.

"So you all aren't related? All adopted?" I wondered, looking back over their features. They were all different from one another.

"Yeah. We each have a story to tell. You'll have to meet the family one day, and hear each of the stories."

"Sounds like a plan." I half grinned, and they all looked away when I looked at them.

"Mhm." She mused, and right afterward, the bell rang for gym.

"Damn it. I don't want to go to gym." I whined, groaning.

"Come on, Edward. It can't be that bad." She laughed.

"Well, it's not but I don't feel like going."

"Alright, how about we skip class and we'll hang out at home or something."

"Yeah, I like that better." I said, and stood up, throwing my food I didn't even touch away.

"Alright." She stood up, and threw her stuff away, and we both headed toward her car.

"Wait, what about my cab?" I asked, looking at the faded red truck.

"I'll have Alice drop it off after we're done." She smiled at me.

"Alright." I looked at it for a second longer, then turned my attention to her Volvo.

"Hop in." She said, unlocking the passenger door.

I got in, and looked around. It was easily familiar, with the seats, the radio that played fantastically, and the sleekness of it. It made me feel like I was in a panic room but better.

"Like it? I think your getting the hang of it." She chuckled a little bit, starting the car and driving out of the lot.

"Yeah, how are you driving this? I thought you'd be capable of something else, like a sports car."

She burst out laughing. "No! We have tons of money and we choose to spend it not on sports cars but these babies." She gripped the steering wheel, and made the engine purr before accelerating.

"I wouldn't have guessed." I retorted, but looked out the window at the scenery flying by.

"Something bothering you?" She asked after a moment.

"No." I said, sighing. I was just super tired.

She said nothing after that, and let me sit there in silence as we drove to Charlie's and pulled into the driveway.

Bella and I were sitting laying against the bedframe, cuddled next to each other with our feet tangled. I pulled her face closer to mine and kissed her. She kissed me back, and of course pulled back when she thought it would progress further.

"Why do you do that?" I ask, frustrated.

"Because, I set myself boundaries. I don't want you to be hurt because of me."

"Just be careful." I shrugged, my arms on her shoulders.

"Edward, quit trying to push it." She warned me, and I sighed, dragging my arms off her and playfully pouted.

"Fine." I mumbled.

"Maybe when your not this fragile I can be a little more rough with you, but until then..."

"I know." I said, and leaned against her, my arms around her waist.

"I love you." She looked down after a while.

That was the first time she'd said that. I smiled wide.

"I love you too."