So, while everyone is out partying there butts off because it's almost Midnight, I'm here with family, typing out my next chapter. And why might I be doing that? Because I'm bored, and my cousins were telling me I should continue writing the chapter LOL! So, this chapter is in ETHAN'S point of view! I felt like trying a change ;).
Chapter 7: Love Spells, and Family Reunions
Ethan POV
I got no sleep last night because of all the things that were going through my mind, and all of it pretty much revolved around Renesmee. I was thinking about exactly why I brought up the dance to her, how I felt that she was coming over my house after to school, and why I'm freaking out about everything I do or say to her. Of course, I came up with answers to all of that, as in, I wanted to take her to the dace, I felt nervous and thrilled she's coming over, and maybe, just maybe, I have a crush on her. But I wasn't convinced what I felt about her just yet. So, I walked to school this morning, thinking it would give me enough time to mentally prepare what I had planned for today.
Unfortunately that was all ruined when I felt something lightly push me, and I wasn't even a few feet away from my house either. I turned to see a pair of brown pair of similar eyes starring at me. I also noticed the person had black hair, and pale skin just as me. And it clicked, I was staring at my older brother Gregory, he didn't live with us because he went to a University in Italy. So it definitely shocked me to see him standing there in right in front of my face.
"Hey, bro!" the insane Gregory look alike said to me.
"Gregory?!" I questioned.
"Yeah bro, it's me man!" he half yelled with a wide grin on his face.
"W-what are you doing here?"
"I'm on vacation, and since aunt Lucy sent me a load of money this past Christmas, I decided to visit. And I thought I'd come to school with you, and speak to some of my old teachers." he replied.
"Hah, I'd bet they'll be splendid to see you." I said sarcastically as we walked to Forks High School.
Surprisingly Gregory and I had a lot to catch up on. He told me about his girlfriend Charlotte, his friends, and all the crazed memories he had of causing trouble with his Professors. Of course, by the time he finished filling me in on his life in Italy, he wanted to know how I was doing at this new school of mine. And of course, I wasn't really into telling him that much so I just said the casual "it's good." Obviously, he didn't take that as an answer, so he tried to push me further.
"Anyone treating you bad? Getting good grades? Any girls catch your eyes."
"Uh…No, everyone at school is pretty nice. My grades are fine, work here is less challenging for me. And… no girls have caught my eyes, no" I lied at the last part, but he could tell because of how I cracked at the end. He was about to pick some more out of me, but we were already at school parking lot, and I spotted Nessie. Perfect get away.
"Hey Ness!" I called. I could see from the corner of my eye that Gregory had a whole new book of questions, ready to throw at me when we were alone. But I can easily dodge that ever happening. Renesmee walked up to us from her brother Edward's car.
"Hey Ethan, who's this?" she said gesturing her hand toward my brother.
"Oh, this is my brother Gregory, he came here to visit from Italy. He wanted to come see some of his old teachers and stuff." I explained. They shook hands and exchanged quick hellos.
"Okay, well we better get to class…" Nessie began.
"Yeah, uh, Greg, you can find your way around, right?" I asked.
"Yeah yeah, you too kids get to class." and with that Greg was gone.
The rest of the day went by pretty fast. Mostly because I wasn't really paying attention to anything my teachers said. But when lunch came, I found myself becoming a little more eager to see Renesmee then I thought. I exited my second period Math class, and headed straight to the Cafeteria. I noticed Nessie's family sitting in a corner by themselves, but I ignored them and sat a table on my own. I literally felt the Cullen family staring at me, tempting me to look and stare right back at them. But I didn't, I stayed calm and focused staring at the cafeteria doors, tossing and turning aluminium foiled sandwich in my hands.
When I saw her enter the room, I felt relieved, i felt happy, i felt my heart speed up. But that feeling soon vanished when I realized that my brother was happily trailing behind her. So, when I smiled in her direction she misinterpreted me smiling at someone else, and she took a seat with her family. That totally bummed me out, not to mention Gregory came over and gave me a good pat on the back.
"Hey bro, how's the girl coming along?" he asked like he new absolutely everything.
"Not so well, and you just made it even worse." I said not looking at him.
"Aw c'mon, what you talking 'bout?"
"Hah, what are you talking about? Do you have the slightest idea what's going on at all?" I asked. He took a seat across from me. "Look, I really like her. Nessie, I realized I really like her. And I don't know what to do about it. Whenever I feel like I have to chance to ask her to the dance, there is always something in my way. Even if it's me being a chicken, I never get that chance Greg. What do I do?" that was the first time I have ever said I like Renesmee, and it felt right. This was the moment where I found out my feeling towards her. Greg didn't say a word he just sat there, taking it all in, nodding his head.
"Well bro, it looks like it's time to be the man, she's coming right now. I'll talk to you later," he whispered to me. "Hey Ness, here take my seat I was just leaving."
"Thanks," she said, laughing in a sweet musical way. She took Greg's seat and was now facing across from me. Oh god, why now?
"H-hey…uh" I tried to say something, but my brain wasn't functioning right. She just smiled sweetly. "Um, would you want to… I mean… could…."
"What's up Ethan?" she asked with a confused look on her face.
"I was wondering… if you'd like to go to the dance with me?" there I said it. That wasn't so bad, I guess…
"Oh," she said shocked. Great, I just asked her to the dance, and all she can say is 'oh'. Ugh. "I would have loved to… but… someone has already asked me… And, I kind of, sort of… said yes." that last word cut through me like sharp dagger piercing through my heart. Who could have already asked her?
"S-someone already… asked you?" I asked.
"Y-yeah…Quinn asked me this morning. I talk to him a lot, so I thought it would be cool for me and him to go. I didn't think you would ask me though…" she trailed off blushing. Oh how she looked beautiful when her checks were that shade of red. But then I laughed, how could she think I would not ask her.
I smiled and said "Well maybe... next dance... then?"
"Of course," she agreed. When I said that, her face lit up. That was the one thing that gave me hope. "So, we still up for that practise after school, at your house?"
"You bet!" I said.
Our conversation went on about our scene, and lines for our Drama class. It wasn't as uncomfortable or awkward as I thought it would be, even though she just technically rejected me. But she didn't seem to not like the idea of going with me to the next dance.
When the lunch bell rang, indicating that it was over, we just got up and continued our conversation. My last two classes went by fast, and before I new it I was walking down the school's parking lot with Nessie.
We were just laughing and talking about how Mrs. Brown does this weird eye twitch when she talks. And then I heard Gregory calling, "Hey, kids!" He came up to us in his black Mazda 4X4. "Why don't you hope in, I'll take you wherever you need to go." he said with a smile. We hoped in, and he dropped us off at my house.
When we got to my house, Gregory didn't get out of his car. Where did he think he was going?
"Thanks Greg! But uh, where you going?" I asked
"Paps is making me go get groceries," he said waving a list in his hands. "Plus, I have some errands to run. You kids have fun."
When we waved him goodbye, me and Ness went inside. And of course muppet had to attack her. He jumped on her, making her fall on the floor. And all I could do was stand there, with my jaw dropped.
"MUPPET!" I yelled. "Get off of her!"
"No, aha. It's okay he's adorable. I love his name by the way." she said petting Muppet. I couldn't help but laugh, I thought she would be afraid of dogs.
After a LONG five minutes of petting my dog, we went upstairs to my room. I took a seat on my computer chair and Nessie sat on the floor across from me, shoving her stuff in the corner of the room.
"So, where is everyone?" she asked.
"My parents don't come home till around six o'clock, and you already know where my brother is, aha." I explained.
"Right. So, let's start." she said as she stood up. I got up too and we began.
It went by faster than I expected. We were so busy rehearsing, laughing, and joking around, before I knew it my parents were home. And Nessie needed to phone her parents to pick her up.
As we were waiting for one of them to come, Nessie and I just sat in my room quietly. I literally ran out of things to say, so the only thing that came to my mind was Quinn, and how she's going to the dance with him. Did I ever even see him?
"So... How long have you known Quinn?" I asked, hoping she didn't feel uncomfortable by the question.
"For a couple of years now. He doesn't go to our school, well at least not anymore. My parents and family aren't too happy i'm talking to him again. He wasn't a very good influence in my life. But I didn't think going to the dance with him would be to hectic. I started talking him yesterday, and I told him how he should come to the dance. So, I called him this morning and he ended up asking me, how could I say no right? So yeah..." she explained. The rest of the time she was telling me old stories about what they used to do. I didn't pay attention to any of them, because they all involved her getting into trouble, and doing unsafe things. Plus, I could care less about Quin, I should really be the one taking Renesmee to the dance, not him.
By 6:45 her father Carlisle was outside in his car waiting.
"I had a great time, even if it was for school. We should do this sometime, but instead we should just hang out y'know." Nessie said with a smile.
"Yeah, most definetly." I agreed with a mirrored smile.
"Well see you tomorrow!" she pressed her lips to my cheek, and then walked out the door.
I didn't know what to do because I was in shock. So I was basically standing there with my jaw dropped waving goodbye until i couldn't see the car anymore.
I shut the door.
Wow, what a day!
HAHA and that's it for now… I'm tired, but I wanted to say… HAPPY NEW YEAR! YAY 2009 IS HERE!!!
I was typing this all night when my family was over. They must think I have no life, always going on the computer. AHAH.
Anyways, I hope you liked this chapter! : )
Chapter 8 will be up soon, and it will be in Renesmee's point of view again.
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