Everyone wishes for Silver and Gold

Chapter 7-First Day of school cont.

Disclaimer- I only wish that I was amazing enough to own twilight

Last time

People seemed to leave me alone while Edward was there and Mrs. Hanna didn't make a big deal out of my arrival. As we arrived at my next class he lightly brushed my face with his finger tips before walking off while reminding me to wait for him there.

That's when the chaos started.

I was already missing Edward as he walked away but he wasn't even to his class when I was bombarded. "So you're the new girl, huh?" I turned to a girl with bright red curly hair. Her bright blue eyes burned maliciously at me as she snapped her gum loudly. She had on a wealth of eyeliner on her eyes and shiny gloss on her lips. Her top was way low cut and her skirt could not be legal. "Just so you know, new girl," She slurred the term. "I rule this school and you had better not forget it."

"I have a name y'know." I snapped. I was used to fighting back when people looked down on me. "It's Bella, easy enough for you?" I asked coldly. I didn't give her a chance to respond as I brushed past her. People were staring up at me with shocked and awed expressions and I blushed.

"I'm the new student, Bella Swan." I said to the teacher, handing her my slip that had to be signed.

"Ah, yes, nice to meet you Bella." The man said. "I'm Mr. Hagan. Hm...you can sit in the front here next to Dylan." I turned to see an average boy with straight brown hair and green eyes.

I smiled uncomfortably as I sat down. "Hey." The guy said, throwing a wink my way. I blushed bright red and looked away. "So, I saw you with the Cullen's at dinner yesterday. You know'em?"

"Alice is my roommate." I said, trying to be pleasant.

"Cool." The guy said. "So, do you want me to help you find your next class?"

"That's ok." I said quickly. "Edward is coming to show me where it is."

"Oh," the boy said, sounding disappointed. "Ok, then."

I spared him another smile before Mr. Hagan began to speak. "Now, class, we've got a new student." I groaned quietly. I did not want there to be a big deal over my arrival. "Her name is Bella Swan, Bella do you want to introduce yourself? Just tell the class where you are from and what you're here for."

I wanted to yell that I didn't want to introduce myself but I didn't want a scene. "Hi, so…yeah, I'm Bella. My mom lives in Phoenix, Arizona but my dad lives a few hours away in Forks." I hesitated. "I'm, um, here for dance." I said quickly.

I saw the red-headed girl's eyes flash with furry and I quickly sat back down. That was all the hubbub that Mr. Hagan made before we moved on to the lesson. When there was five minutes left to class Edward entered with a soft knock.

"Hi, Mr. Hagan." He greeted politely. "I'm here to show Bella to her next class."

"Ok." Mr. Hagan responded. "Have a good day, Bella."

"Thank you." I said quickly before I darted to the door. Edward smiled at me and took my books. There was something behind his smile though, he looked angry. "What's wrong?" I asked softly. When he didn't respond I got anxious. "Please tell me." I whispered, laying a hand on his arm.

His muscles tensed but he spoke. "I don't like the way Dylan was looking at you." Edward admitted.

I laughed. "Edward Cullen, are you jealous." I asked him teasingly.

Edward's dark honey eyes looked into mine. They smoldered. "Yes." He hissed out.

The sound got me and suddenly my heart rate was flying. "Here we are." Edward whispered.

"Huh?" I asked him stupidly.

He laughed. "We're at your history class." He responded. "I have to go to Calculus now."

"Ok." I responded softly.

"Are you alright?" He asked me softly, reaching up to brush my cheek with his finger tips.

I nodded and bit my lip, not trusting myself to speak. What was wrong with me? I had lived my life without Edward before, why couldn't I go a half hour without him now? "I'll see you in a half hour." He assured me. "But I don't want to leave you knowing you're upset."

"It's stupid, Edward." I muttered. "Don't worry about it, ok?"

Edward sighed. "Alright." He said. "I'll see you in a half hour." He repeated.

I nodded and went into the history class. Dylan turned out to be in that one too. I sighed. The teacher, Mrs. Dilley, made a big deal out of my arrival and insisted that we not do work that day. She left the classroom and returned with food.

She had to be joking. I felt my face flush, I did not want there to be a party! Everyone crowded around me, asking me all sorts of questions. I could feel my breath getting shallow and my heart rate increasing. Not here! I ran to Mrs. Dilley's desk. "Can I go to the lav?" I asked quickly.

"Sure," She said, writing a pass. "Just turn left out the door, you'll see it."

I didn't take the time to thank her as she handed me the pass. I walked quickly to the door and bolted for the bathroom. A pair of tiny ice-cold arms grabbed me as I entered. "Are you ok, Bella?" Came Alice's light voice.

I stumbled back against the wall and closed my eyes with a nod. I struggled to gain control of my breathing. Alice held my hand silently the whole time. When I was in control, I looked up at her and gave her a weak smile. "Sorry." I breathed.

"What happened?" Alice asked me, brushing my hair out of my face.

"Mrs. Dilley decided to throw a party, there were too many people I guess." I said, trying to sound careless.

"Oh, well, do you want to wait here another five minutes?" She asked. "There's only ten minutes left to class."

"Just give me another minute." I said softly, leaning my head back on the wall. "Edward will be there soon to get me anyways."

After another moment, Alice walked me back to the door. "So, Edward probably hasn't told you yet but we're going into the city after class today."

"Yeah, sorry about leaving your car there." I said nervously.

"It's not a big deal, Bella." Alice said. "There's some stuff we need to pick up anyways."

"Ok." I agreed. "Thanks Alice." I darted into the classroom.

It was only another two or three minutes before Edward was there to pick me up. I saw the concern in his eyes and as soon as we were in the hall he had both hands on my shoulders. "Are you alright, Bella?" He asked urgently. "Alice told me what happened."

I sighed. "I'm really fine Edward." I insisted. "I just got a little claustrophobic, that's all."

"Are you sure?" Edward asked as he guided me out of the building.

"I'm positive." I stressed.

"Well, we're here anyways." Edward said. We walked into the English classroom and sat down. Big surprise, Dylan was in this class too.

He convinced Mrs. Rooney-George that we should have a party this period too. Edward nearly snarled at the kid. This time though, most of the kids left me alone. What was it about the Cullen's that had everyone thinking they were unapproachable? I wasn't complaining though.

"So what's actually going on in this class?" I asked Edward softly.

"We'll be starting to read the crucible soon." He told me.

"I love that book!" I exclaimed.

Edward raised his eyebrow.

"What?" I defended. "There's lots of drama."

Edward chuckled. "So, what other books do you like."

"The classics." I began. "You know, Shakespeare, Wuthering Heights, Pride and Prejudice…that sort of thing."

"Isn't that a little bit heavy for high school?" Edward asked me.

"Well what do you read then Mr. Smarty-pants?" I teased.

"Mostly the same but." His voice changed to a whisper. "Most of our classmates don't even know how to read." He joked.

I laughed.

"Well." He said, standing. "It's time to go."

Edward pulled me up and waved to our teacher. We left the room and the gen. ed. Building.

"How do you know where I'm supposed to go?" I asked him.

Edward pulled a piece of paper out of his pocket and flashed it to me. My schedule. "How'd you get that?" I demanded as a smile crept onto my face.

"I'll never tell." Edward smirked. "This is your last class today. The lead dance coordinator has to do your placement. Then you're done for the day!"

"Oh," I said slowly. "How long is that supposed to take?"

"When Alice did it, it took two hours." Edward told me. I nearly groaned. "I'll be right back here to pick you up right before lunch, ok?"

"Yeah, ok." I agreed nervously.

"Are you alright, Bella?" Edward asked me.

I shook my head. "I can't be good enough for this, Edward."

"Silly Bella." Edward whispered. "You're just perfect."

I blushed but Edward didn't stop. "You'll do wonderfully, Bella, I promise."

He bent down and hesitantly brushed his lips against my forehead. "I'll see you in two hours." He promised.

Just as he turned to walk away the door opened. "You must be, Isabella." Came a pleasantly high female voice. I turned to see a woman with wavy blond hair pulled into a pony tail and crystal blue eyes. "I'm Rachel, the dance coordinator here." She held out her hand and I shook it. "So if you just want to follow me we'll get your placement started."

She led me straight to a fancy dressing room. "You'll share this dressing room with Alice Cullen." She explained. "These rooms must be kept clean. Go ahead and get changed into a plain leotard, no skirts today."

"What about shoes?" I asked nervously.

"Hm." Rachel thought. "Go ahead and start in your ballet flats but have your point shoes, jazz flats, and taps with you."

"Ok." I nodded. She left me to change. I slipped into my solid black leotard over black tights. Thank you, Alice. I pulled on my standard white ballet flats and grabbed my other shoes before leaving the dressing room.

I walked down the hallway and onto a deep stage. Rachel was standing there with a patient smile. "Ok, Bella, you can go ahead and get stretched." She said. She flicked on a stereo and I smiled. Clair De Lune came on. I was very meticulous as I stretched every muscle and warmed up my body. I loved this song. I could only recall dancing with Edward to this song. This was a good way to start my placement.

I was given a full twenty minutes to prepare before Rachel cut the music. "Alright," She said with a grin. "It's time to get serious with your placement."

She tapped her pen on the stage floor. "Ok…do you know Swan Lake?" She asked. I nodded. "Fabulous. I think I've seen enough straight ballet just from your warm-up. So why don't you put on your point shoes and I'd like to see the fifth movement."

I nodded and swiftly kicked off my ballet flats. It did, however, take a considerable bit longer to get my points laced on. The fifth movement was the first dance I memorized long-term. It came easy to me. I assumed that I was very lucky. When I had on my shoes I moved to center stage and froze in a plié.

Rachel hit the play button and I straightened, going through the familiar motions. I had to do the movement four times. The first time was at regular tempo, the second was half that speed. The third tempo was double time and the final time was at the regular tempo once again. I was already feeling quite tired when I was asked to change into my taps.

I did so without complaint. "Now…hm…you know what, Bella? You're doing great. Just show me anything." Rachel directed with a pleasant smile.

I was more than happy to oblige. I wanted to show her my routine from the last recital anyways. It was basic moves but demanded perfect control. Step-ball-change, step-ball-change, sashay, sashay, and turn. Stomp right, stomp left, slide and touch, slide and touch. The entire routine lasted five minutes and Rachel looked ecstatic. She ran back to a prop room and came out with a weird pair of dance shoes.

Her eyes danced with joy as she thrust them into my hands. "Try these on." She said her voice trembling with excitement. I followed her direction.

The shoes were odd. The had the taps but the rest of the shoe appeared to be leather and elastic cloth. It laced around my foot and I stood up. I loved how they felt. "Now do that routine again, be careful to keep your body extra still."

I nodded and complied and Rachel applauded with a squeal. "Bella," She asked. "How do you feel about Irish step dance?"

I am so so sorry this took so long, thank sports7 for reminding me...but you do get two chapters today