Here is my longest chapter yet. ONLY 4 MORE DAYS TILL NEW MOON IS IN THEATERS!!!!!!

Chapter 7: First Day

Charlie had given me some money to go and do some school supplies shopping. That was the only thing I didn't pack when I was leaving Phoenix. I start Forks high tomorrow and I'm getting nervous. I was nowhere near popular at my high school in phoenix and there were easily 3,000+ kids so I could pass by those years in the shadows. From what Seth tells me, there are about 250-300 students per grade. Those are not good odds. I'm not sure if I can just blend in what with me being the new girl. It's a good thing I will have Angela there. WE had spoken once since the party. She asked about Leah, but I couldn't tell her anything. Not because I didn't want to, but because there was nothing to tell. Sam and Emily are never without the other and Leah hasn't made any contact. Everyone, except Sam, has tried calling her cell, but it says 'sorry this number has been disconnected'. I'm really worried about her. She was going to go shopping with me, but she is MIA, so to speak. What am I to do now? I don't like shopping. I really hope she is okay.

That night I dreamt about that night. Seeing Leah's face so heartbroken was, well, heartbreaking. I woke up before my alarm and decided to just get up. I headed into the bathroom for a shower and came out in a towel. I went to my closet to pick something out to wear. I chose comfortable faded jeans, a green shirt and a black hoodie. This was my usually attire; jeans, shirt, hoodie. It is the easiest to get ready with. I also always wore my black converse. I put my hair up into a loose ponytail and headed downstairs after grabbing my backpack. Everyone was already in the kitchen. Sue was making a big breakfast. There were eggs, pancakes, sausage and bacon. Everything smelled delicious. I was almost done, but Seth was ready to go so he said he would go out and warm up the truck. I handed him the keys and he put his dishes in the sink, rinsed them, and put them in the dishwasher. He went to get his jacket before he went out. When I finished I rinsed my plate and put it in the dishwasher and then went back upstairs to brush my teeth. As I headed out the door I put on my coat and stepped out into the cold.

Seth was waiting for me in the passenger seat, I got into the driver's seat and backed out of the drive way. He gave me directions to the high school. When we pulled up I could see that there were 6 different buildings on the school grounds that were two stories and the parking lot was getting full. I found a spot and parked. Seth got out and said I should head to the main office to get my schedule, it is building 1 and just off the the left. He said he would see me at lunch. He headed off to the right. I took a deep breath and got out of my truck. Jeeze, people were already staring at me. Great, NOT. I took Seth's advice and headed towards building 1. Just when I thought this day couldn't get any worse I stepped up onto the ledge and there was ice I didn't see. I slipped and started to fall backwards, but a strong arm came around my waist and lifted me back onto my feet.

"Well, that's some entrance you got there," a velvety voice said. I turned to see the Edward Cullen standing not two feet from me. I just stared at him.

"Ummm…ummm…uh…so-sorry," was all I could get out. His voice was even hotter in person than in my dreams…oops did I forget to mention his is the main character in them? Well he is.

"Oh, it's quite alright. It's not every day I get to be the hero to a damsel in distress," he said smiling. His hair was going every which way, just like the last time I saw him. The sweater he was wearing left little imagination to the muscles underneath. I couldn't believe he was talking to me. There are probably many other more attractive girls in this school.

"You're new to town aren't you?" he asked me.

"Sort of. My parents grew up here and I lived in town when I was little, then I moved to Phoenix. Now I'm back."

"Well, I hope you like it. Do you always fall into the first male arms you see?" he inquired smiling.

I blushed profusely. "Uh…no. For me this is a regular occurrence. I tend to fall a lot," I said still blushing. People were passing us shocked. How embarrassing. Wonder what is wrong with them?

"Wait, I remember you from the market a few days ago. You were with Leah Clearwater. Are you Chief Swan's daughter?"

"Yep that's me. I'm Bella." Oh my God, he remembered me. I wish there could be one time that I see him and don't do something embarrassing and humiliate myself in front of this god-like man.

"It's nice to finally meet you Bella. I'm Edward Cullen," he replied.

"I know who you are."

"Oh really," he laughed. God, even his laugh sends tingles down my back.

"Uh, ya, Leah told me about you and your family. I'm just glad I didn't fall on my face then too."

"Well then, I guess I will just have to be around you often to make sure I am there to catch you every time you fall."

"What are you going to do, start following me around?" I asked. How could he be even the slightest bit interested in me? I'm a no body. I am just a plain Jane girl.

He leaned into my ear and I could feel the…cold? He wasn't even an inch away from me.

"Hmmmm…don't tempt me," he whispered as he walked away. I was breathless. I was knocked out of my reverie by Angela running up to me.

"How did you do that?!" she asked.

"Do what, fall? I do that all the time."

"No, get Edward Cullen to talk to you. He doesn't talk to any of the girls here. He is only with his family or alone. There has been girl after girl that has tried to get him to talk to them. How did you do it?" she was shocked. Wow! I was the first girl at this school that Edward talked to? Hello self-esteem boost.

"I was just walking in to building 1 when I slipped and he caught me. I didn't really do anything, just embarrass myself."

"Well, you are one lucky chick. I'll go with you to get your schedule. We walked together into the building it didn't look very big on the inside. She walked up to the red headed lady at the front desk.

"Hi Ms. Cope, this is Bella Swan. She is new and needs her schedule."

"Sure, just a moment." She went through a pile of papers. "Here it is," she said handing it to Angela who handed it to me. The piece of paper had my locker number and combo as well as my schedule.

First period: English 11, B2a (rm. 210)

Second period: Trigonometry, B3a (rm. 315)

Third period: Open

Fourth period: Geography, B3b (rm. 323)

Lunch, B6

Fifth period: Biology/Chemistry, B4a (rm. 408)

Sixth period: Spanish III, B2b (rm. 222)

Seventh period: Open

Eighth period: P.E., B5a

Angela said that we had Trig and Spanish together and explained to me that for each building 1-5 there is one subject department per floor. Building 1 has the main office and counseling office on the lower level (B1a) and the library media center is on the top level (B1b), building 2 has the English department on the bottom (B2a) and the Language department on the top (B2b), building 3 has on the lower level the Math department (B3a) and on the top is the Social Studies department (B3b), building 4 has the Science department on the bottom (B4a) and the Technology Department on the top level (B4b), in building 5 the gym is on the bottom (B5a) and the Music and Art departments are on the top (B5b), and last the cafetorium is in building 6.

It sounded easy enough. Just remembering which of my classes was in which building and then which classroom will take a while to remember. I had already taken Biology at my last school, so Charlie was able to arrange that I go into the Bio/Chem. class. First semester was just biology and this semester is just chemistry. So that works well for me. Angel showed on the school map which building was where and how was the quickest way to get in between them.

The first bell rang and I headed towards building 2. I found the correct room and stepped into the classroom. The teacher was passing out a sheet of paper on to each desk. When I looked at them it had a student's last name on each, alphabetized. When I was looking for mine I saw 'Cullen' on one of them. I suddenly got a knot in my stomach wondering if that would be Edward. I found my seat towards the back of the room and waited for class to start. As the students filled in I saw a small girl with pointy black hair enter the room and take a seat where I saw 'Cullen'.

That must be Alice.

I remember Leah describing her to me. As I watched Alice she stiffened and turned around and smiled at me. I shocked me, but I smiled back. According to the class syllabus we are starting the Shakespeare part of the semester.

Yes! My favorite!

We are going to read A Midsummer Night's Dream. Mr. Louis passed out the books and gave us our assignment. For next class we were to read to Act 2 scene I. This is one of my many favorite Shakespeare writings. This one is right behind Romeo and Juliet. This will be easy. Since all the classes are about one hour long, this class went by fast.

I headed towards building 3 to see Angela waiting for me out front. I smiled and waved once she saw me. We walked into class together and luckily this time we didn't have assigned seats. Angela and I found seats toward the back. Just as class was starting I saw the Cullen twins enter the room. Rosalie was even more beautiful then I remember. Leah was right; Jasper did look like he is pain. They both look seats next to each other. The teacher, Ms. Johnson, called role and then put notes up on the over head. It was review from last semester, Law of Sines and Cosines. That is easy. I was taught this back in geometry. Like English this class blew by quickly. When the bell rang Angela said she is heading to the library for her open period. I told her I would see her at lunch and I made my way through the school grounds to be stopped by Mike.

Urgh. I was really hopping not to see him.

"Hey Mike."

"Hey Bella, what class are you heading to?" God I hope we aren't in the same class.

"I headed towards room 323, for Geography."

"Really? Me too!" Oh joy. "Can I walk with you, please?" Eager much.

"Sure Mike." So I may not like the guy, but at least I can be nice. The classroom was at the far end of the hallway on the second floor and almost full. I was able to find a single seat with none around me. I could concentrate if Mike is jabbering my ear off. This class would be easy. We were starting with the Americas and the South American culture. I was really getting hungry so I was glad to see the bell would ring in 3 minutes. I gathered my stuff into my backpack and waited. When the bell finally rang I was one of the first people out of the room. I headed out of the building and was going towards the lunch room when a head of bronze caught my eye. Edward was leaning against the side of the building. When he saw me he walked up to me and took my backpack.

"How did you know I was in this building?" I asked him.

"I saw you heading in just before me and talking to the Newton kid. You didn't look to happy about it either."

I scowled. "Ya, I met him on New Years. He is always staring at me and acts like a lost puppy. It's kinda annoying, but I don't want to be rude so I let him walk with me to class."

We entered the cafetorium and it was packed. Edward was leading me towards a table that I could see had all his other siblings.

"Edward, I need to go get lunch."

"Don't worry about it. We always get a lot of food. You can take whatever you want."

I saw a few tables over Angela looking questionably at me. I just shrugged and mouthed "Tell you later".

When we came to the table Alice moved over so Edward and I could sit. I sat next to Alice who was sitting next to Jasper. Edward sat next to me with who I assumed was Emmett to his left and Rosalie on his lap. He was big and looked really intimidating. Rosalie had one of those looks of 'if looks could kill' and it was aimed right at me.

Wonder what he problem is?

Edward shot her a looked and she just stuck up her nose and put all her attention on Emmett. Alice was the first to speak.

"Your…Bella, right? You just moved here. We have English together. Have you meet everyone else? This is my boyfriend Jasper, Rosalie and her boyfriend Emmett." She was talking so fast I could barely understand her.

"Yes I'm Bella and I did just move here. I know we have English together. I have Trig with Jasper and Rosalie. It it's nice to meet you Emmett." He just smiled and waved at me making Rosalie scoff. He's kinda goofy.

"Well what other classes do you have today?" Emmett asked. I pulled out my schedule.

I have the Bio/Chem. Class next. Then Spanish and last P.E. I have 8th open," I responded. Emmett was 'whooping'.

"Awesome. You have Chem. with Eddie here and then P.E. with me," he said grinning. YES! I have class with Edward.

"Don't call me that, Emmy bear," Edward growled at him. Emmet just laughed.

"Well you shouldn't call me that. Only Rose calls me that when she's about to or…" but before he could finish his sentence Rosalie hit him across the back of his head. "Ow babe, what did you do that for?" he said rubbing the back of his head. She glared at him. Alice just giggled.

"Because you big oaf that is personal," she hissed at him.

"Not when the entire house can hear it, Rosie," Alice laughed. Rosalie got off of Emmett and left angrily. Emmett dropped his head and shook it.

"Oops sorry Em. Didn't mean to pisser her off," Edward apologized. Emmett's head snapped up.

"Are you kidding? That's great. When Rose is pissed she takes out all the frustration on me in bed! It's fantastic!" Emmett grinned, which only made me blush. They are so open about their sex lives.

"Well looky there, Ms. Bella is blushing," he teased me which only made me blush redder making him laugh harder.

"Oh give the girl a break. You could make a nun blush the way you and Rose get at it," Alice said.

"Ok that is enough of this talk. Let's change the subject." That was the first time I have heard Jasper speak. Alice rubbed his arm and apologized.

"Bella go ahead and pick anything you want," Alice said motioning towards the table. I grabbed an apple and a slice of pizza. I felt slightly self-conscious that I was the only one eating, but I didn't dwell on it. When the Bell rang Edward took my hand and we said goodbye to the others. Emmett said that he would see me in the gym. I noticed that Edward's hand was really cold, but it didn't bother me. He didn't talk to me as we headed towards the science building. Lots of people were glancing at us as we passed, but Edward didn't seem to notice them.

He held the building and class room door for me. When we entered the classroom everyone went quiet and some were getting other's attention and looked up at us.

Oh I hate being the center of attention.

Edward sensed my unease and took my hand again and steered us to the furthest lab table. People were turning around in their seats, but would turn around quickly.

"Why is everyone staring?" I leaned over to ask Edward.

"Because you are the first and only girl outside my family I have interacted with." My breath caught in my throat. This can't be happening. He chose me.

"Everything will be ok," he said rubbing my back soothingly. This class went by too fast for my liking; it ment less time to be with Edward. When the bell rang he waited for me to gather my things and he took my bag and my hand and led me from the room. When we reached the building 2 he turned me and put a hand on my face, stroking my cheek.

"I will see you later, Bella." Then he took his hand off my skin and walked away. Angela appeared at my side.

"Well, aren't you getting cozy with Edward?"

"Huh? Oh, ya. I guess I am."

We walked it to our class room and took a seat. This was one of my least favorite classes right up there with gym. I was really bad in Spanish, but it was a graduation requirement.

I wasn't really paying attention in this class. I couldn't stop thinking about Edward. Imagine that. The only thing I caught from the class is we have to do the first two pages in the packet, which I guess was handed out, for homework.

"Bella, BELLA!" Oops, dozed off again.

"Huh, sorry Ang. Is class over already?" I looked around the class room and it was empty. Oh, I guess it was. I didn't even hear the bell.

"Ya, the bell rang awhile ago, but you didn't even notice. Were you thinking of someone" she laughed and I blushed. Jeeze, how many times have I lost track of my surroundings thinking of Edward? I gathered all of my things and followed Angela out the door. Waiting for me outside of the building were Emmett and Edward. I smiled once I saw them.

"You didn't have to wait for me. I think I could have found the gym." Why am I complaining? I get to see Edward.

Shut your mouth! Just enjoy it!

"It is no problem. I was heading in this direction anyways," Edward said, smiling a crooked smile.

Oh, boy! *swoon*. How did he do that?

Edward came up to me and put an arm around my waist after he took my bag. Emmett was walking next to me. Grinning.

"So Bella, looking forward to P.E." I think he was teasing me.

"Oh absolutely! I can't wait to hurt myself," I said sarcastically. Edward seemed to tense, but quickly recovered. I could have sworn I heard him whisper 'Thanks' under his breath. I couldn't have been talking to me and I didn't hear Emmett say anything, weird.

"When we got to the gym, Edward turned me towards him and again put his hand on my cheek stroking it.

"You will do fine, Bella. Just…stay close to Emmett, please," he almost sounded like he was begging. How could I deny him?

"Uh…sure. No problem." He seemed to relax. He was leaning to towards me.

Oh my God! He's going to kiss me!

I felt his lips on my cheek.

It's better than nothing.

"You better get into class." I don't even think I was breathing. I know I was flushed 'cause he chuckled and told me to remember to breath. Emmett took my arm and practically had to drag me away from Edward and into the gym. I didn't even notice the Couch pass me my gym clothes.

"Uh, Bella. You need to go into the locker room and change," I heard Emmett say. "I will be waiting for you when you come out. Couch said I could pair with you."

I turned and made my way into the locker room. It was empty.

I can't believe how everything is moving so fast. But I'm not complaining. I feel like I've known Edward for a long time.

Once I had my t-shirt and shorts on I made my way back to Emmett. I noticed that Mike and Jessica were in this class. Jessica was…I couldn't really read her emotion, but it wasn't a good one. We were playing tennis today. Emmett was taking the front and I was in the back corner. The ball only came at me once and I only hit myself in the arm with the racket. Emmett looked horrified. It seemed like he doubled his playing so the ball didn't come near me. When Couch blew his whistle I went into the locker room and changed. Just as I was about to leave I was cornered by Jessica and two of her friends.

"Well, if it isn't the charity case. You do realize that is the only reason Edward has any interest in you. How could he be any more interested? You are a no body and there are soooo many more worthwhile girls that he could have. Myself included." Her friends were giggling.

"Yes, then why did he ask me to sit with him, walk me to my classes and give me a kiss before this class? Answer that yourself." Jessica looked like she was about to attack me when out of nowhere Alice stepped in between us.

"Move along Jessica," she sneered. "Bella is not some charity case. Edward is waiting for her. The only real charity case is you. Or do you need to be reminded of last summer at Mike's house party." Jessica paled significantly. I wonder what that's all about?

"Th-that is just a rumor," Jessica stuttered. "Nothing happened."

"You keep telling yourself that every time you have to pick up you medication." Alice took my hand and we exited the locker room. Edward was waiting outside with a strange look on his face. He almost seemed…confused?"

"Alice, what do you know?" They were both silent for a moment. He was staring at her intently. "Well that explains a lot."

"What explains a lot? What happened last summer? And what medication?" I was so confused.

"Uh…nothing. Jessica got a STD from Mike after they were caught in the bathroom doing the horizontal, well vertical, bop against the wall. And the medication is for treatment." Okay then. TMI!

"Bella are you ready to go? Or do you need to go to your locker?" Edward asked.

Go? Go where? Doesn't he have a class?

"Huh?"

"I'm going to take you home."

"What about Seth and don't you have a class?" I asked him.

"Seth has baseball practice and I too have this hour free. If you don't mind I would like to take you home."

"Uh…why not. Is it okay if we take my truck?"

"Ya, I think that would be best. That way your car is not sitting the parking lot and my siblings have a way home." Alice stopped and put her hand out. Edward handed her car keys and she took off in the direction of building 5.

"So how was gym? Did Emmett take care of you?"

"Sort of. I only hit myself once. I will probably have a bruise."

His eyes widened and he stopped me and took my arm. There was a big bruise on my left arm. He started to lightly stroke it almost looking pained.

"Edward, it's fine. I hurt myself all the time. This is nothing." I placed my right hand on his cheek. He leaned his head and sighed.

"I should have been there to protect you."

"No, you needed to be in class. There isn't a need to protect me from myself. Just forget about it."

When we got to my truck I wasn't surprised he wanted to drive. I didn't argue. I don't think I could have concentrated with him in the car.

"How will you get home? You don' have a car?"

"Carlisle is working at the hospital and it isn't a far walk. I will get a ride home from him." When we pulled out of the parking lot, he just kept glancing over at me. It made me blush.

"That color is beautiful," he said reaching his hand out to stroke my cheek. Yep, it was a very good thing I wasn't driving. I was having a hard time focusing what with the intensity of his gaze. He removed his hand only to take my hand and hold it the entire way to my house. He parked and turned off the truck. To my sadness he released my hand. He took my bag and opened the door. Almost too quickly he was at my door opening it for me. I barely glanced down to undo my buckle.

How did he get over here so fast?

He took my hand and led me to the door. He patiently waited for me to open the door. He handed me my bag and leaned in for another kiss on my cheek.

"I will see you soon, Bella." He started walking away only turning around once to smirk. I wouldn't be surprised if it was because of the dazzled expression on my face.

AN: I hope there weren't too many errors. I did my best, but I didn't feel like going through it and fixing everything I only used spell check. If it really bothers anyone I will edit.