I will
never be able to say thank you enough to those who reviewed, so thank
you, you're awesome! Ok, I decided to try and make the chapters
longer and I will start with this one, but let me know if it's too
much to take in and you want to go back to shorter ones…
Enjoy. Disclaimer: A fan to the core, but merely a fan; I
don't own anything! Bella POV
I was slightly out of it as I walked to Gym. I think I might be going into shock… I went straight to the benches as I was permanently excused from Gym; one nice thing Marc had done for me, even though it was really for his own benefit. But I mean, what are the odds that the angels from my dreams come to my school? What are the odds that they even exist! Oh and they were talking to Jessica and Lauren! I really don't need more people hating me, especially them. They have been my beacon of hope these past years- the only presence in which I felt secure. I really did not need that memory tainted.
I came back to the present time as the coach sent two of my angels towards me – it was their first day so they didn't need to participate. The gorgeous blonde had presented herself as Rosalie in the bathroom. That was something that made me uneasy as it seemed strangely familiar. They approached me with huge grins on their faces.
"Hey!"
the huge boy boomed. I blushed as everybody in the gym sent me death
glares as I was 'hanging out' with the cool new kids. To my
surprise, the boy and Rosalie returned those glares.
"Hi Bella,
this is Emmett, my adoptive brother and boyfriend." Rosalie
introduced. Emmett's face fell slightly when he had to be
introduced as if he expected me to recognize him, but his smile soon
re-appeared.
"So Bella, why are you in Junior Gym? Aren't you
a sophomore?" Emmett asked.
"Umm, well, some of my classes are
with the juniors and their Gym time fits better with my timetable."
No need to say that it doesn't make a difference as I don't ever
play.
"Oh cool. What other classes do you have with our year?"
I blushed. I was pretty much more advanced in everything, but Marc
wouldn't let me jump a grade so technically, I am still a
sophomore.
"Oh um, English language and literature, chemistry,
geography, math and physics."
"Well aren't you Miss Smarty pants!" He joked but I still blushed as always since he was right; I am weird.
Rosalie seemed to be glaring at Emmett for making me uncomfortable, but truth be told, I felt uncomfortable just talking to them – I wasn't used to interacting with others. Marc didn't allow me to have friends, not that anybody wanted to be my friend anyway…
"Bella,
Bella?" Rosalie called me.
"Oh sorry, what?"
"So what
is your nest class?" she asked, pulling me out of my
mini-depression.
"Ye sorry, I have Biology."
"That's
nice, so does my brother Edward." I didn't know what to say so I
just nodded. If you ask me, this conversation was getting a bit
awkward. The way Rosalie said 'Edward' slowly and looking at me
carefully as if expecting a special reaction. Truly, I did feel a
twinge of recognition. Oh well, I must know some other
Edward.
Rosalie POV
I was so happy when I saw Bella on the bench seats. I didn't expect her being in this class! Luck was on my side as Emmett and I didn't have to play today and we could go sit with Bella.
She really looked uneasy around us. It made my heart sink to realise she was wary of us. I just felt like comforting my beautiful girl, but she would probably just freak out. Oh she has grown so much!
A beautiful young lady if you ask me. But now that I looked at her closely, I could see that she was really underweight and she had black circles under her eyes. I frowned, I will need to keep a close eye on her. I know that she didn't have lunch today. But I will make sure she eats in the future. I will do some research on healthy human diets and eating habits. One thing I was positive about is that she needed to gain some weight.
I didn't speak much, letting my joyous husband make conversation as I observed her carefully. She was slow to answer and she blushed easily. I smiled at that; she also blushed a lot as a baby.
When she was getting incredibly embarrassed for no reason, I warned Emmett to back down and he smiled apologetically. I then decided to change the subject but Bella didn't respond. She seemed to be lost in thoughts and pretty bad ones; my baby's brows furrowed and her eyes held sadness. Her expression was heart-breaking.
I quickly glanced at Emmett who seemed as confused and helpless as I was. I them called Bella once again. This time, she snapped out of her thoughts and apologised.
We passed the rest of the period talking about our family and other light things. Emmett and I tried to slip in as much information about our family as possible, hoping that she would recognize something, anything! But she never did…
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Edward POVMy next class is Biology and none of my siblings shared my class. I sighed and made my way to the classroom. On my way there, Emmett's and Rose's thoughts assaulted me,
Edward? Edward! I really hope your listening!
We just had Gym with Bella and talked. She doesn't remember
anything and seemed really uncomfortable so DON'T SCARE HER! –
Rose. Dude! She flinched at every loud noise! I so want to
kill every person in this school for annoying her! Maybe I will… Oh
crap, you're probably still listening! Ummm, I won't go on a
school killing spree… yet… Anyway, she has Biology with you so
good luck man. – Emmett.
As I sat, Bella automatically shifted and slid to the corner of the desk giving me about three quarters of our space – why would she do that? Lauren was on the desk behind us sitting next to some boy and she leaned towards me,
"I'm sorry that you have to sit with the
freak, maybe I can ask Mr. Banner if you can change seats with Tyler
here."
"Hey!" the boy I now knew was Tyler protested. I bit
back my anger, it really wouldn't help gaining Bella's trust if I
killed one of her classmates, even if she didn't like them.
"I
would rather not thank you, and could you please refrain yourself
from calling Bella names that should apply to yourself?" Saying
Lauren was shocked would be an understatement. She just sat there
with wide eyes and her mouth hanging open. 'Ha! Take that!' I
thought smugly. I knew I was being childish, but I have always been
very protective of my Bella. Wait, back up a second. My
Bella?
My track of thought was interrupted by Mr. Banner calling the class to order. I turned away from Lauren only to see the same shocked expression, but on Bella's face. Once I returned her gaze, she looked down and hid herself behind her hair.
During the lesson I wanted to talk to her so badly, but I wasn't going to risk her getting in trouble by talking. I decided to write a note.
Hi, I'm Edward Cullen.
Boring, I know,
but best to start off polite. I folded the paper and passed it to
her. As soon as she saw it, she just stared at it in confusion. I
nudged her gently to read it, but I regretted it instantly as she
winced. I don't remember her being so fragile, even as a baby…
She
read the note and passed it back,
How did you know to call me Bella? I stared at the paper, my turn to be confused.
Isn't your name Isabella Barker? She flinched slightly at the sight on the paper- how strange.
Yes. But how did you know that I like being called Bella? 'Because every time I called you that as a baby you would smile' I could hardly tell her that! Great.
Lucky guess. It suits you. She blushed and strengthened her already powerful scent but she answered soon after,
Thanks. That was the rest for a while until I noticed her continuously looking at the clock.
In a hurry?
Umm kind of… Just have to get home to make dinner. The last remaining minutes of the class were silent and when the bell rand, Bella stood with a wince. Okay, this is not normal!
"Are you okay?" I
asked concerned.
"Oh ye, I am just very clumsy and have lots of
bruises." She answered uneasily.
"Bye" she mumbled.
"Bye"
I whispered back but she was already gone. I sighed and made my way
to my family who were waiting expectantly.
Bella POV (biology scene)Gym was… nice I guess. It was weird having people talk to me, like actually talking instead of sneering or mocking. I excused myself from Rosalie and Emmett and went to Biology. I took my usual seat on the only bench that had a spare place. Edward would probably have to sit next to me, I felt bad for him. I wouldn't want to site next to me. I am a mess.
Then Edward was indeed directed towards me and he seemed happy? I automatically took as little space as I could as to not be an inconvenience. He looked at me strangely – great is that still not enough room? If I could make myself smaller, I would. I would make myself non-existent for everybody and myself.
Lauren and Tyler were on the bench behind us and as to be expected, Lauren leaned forward, her back to me and addressed Edward,
"I'm sorry that you need to sit with the freak, maybe I can ask Mr. Banner if you can change seats with Tyler here." Tyler complained; he didn't want to sit next to the freak either. To be pretty honest, I didn't want to sit next to him; Tyler would always torment me to impress others. That and the fact that I desperately wanted to be in the presence of one of my angels. I sighed in defeat; this was to be expected.
Edward, my angel, my god, would never want to sit next to me. That is what dreaming is for. Maybe that is why I dreamt of the Cullens; to feel something that I could never feel while awake. However, to my surprise, Edward refused Lauren's offer,
"I would rather not thank you, and could you please refrain yourself from calling Bella names that should be applied to yourself?" My mouth fell open in shock. Did he, did he just defend me? Edward was grinning at Lauren's expression which was similar to mine. When Mr. Banner called the class to order, Edward turned back to me. I quickly composed my face and stuck it in my books – how embarrassing! He must think I am an idiot! But, since when have I cared what people really think of me? I have been forced to grow desensitized; only way to survive. And now, here come the Cullens and I am suddenly letting my battered defences fall? No. I can't let anybody get close to me, I realised this a while ago. But why do I want to make an exception for certain people like the Cullens?
Edward was silent, however, half way through the lesson, he sent a note in my direction. Was it for me? Oh, he probably wanted me to pass it on. During my moment of hesitation, he gently nudged me to show that it was indeed for me. Gently, but still on a fresh bruise. I wasn't prepared for it, so I couldn't hide my wince and Edward frowned. I read the note.
Hi, I'm Edward Cullen. Suddenly, a question that was at the back of my mind since he defended me came up.
How did you know to call
me Bella? Isn't your name Isabella Barker?
I cringed, yes it is and I am ashamed of it.
Yes. But how did you know I like being
called Bella? Lucky guess. It suits you.
Thanks.We spent a little time in silence. It was coming to the end of class and I started looking at the clock. I had to hurry home to make dinner on time so I wouldn't have to suffer a beating. Edward being a Cullen (annoyingly attentive family) noticed,
In a hurry? Umm
kind of… Just have to get home to cook dinner. '
"Are you okay?" Edward asked concerned. Yup, time
for the excuses to start.
"Oh ye, I am just very clumsy and have
lots of bruises."
"Bye" I added before running off.
I had to get home now!
Phew! That took forever to type! I don't usually write the same scene in different POV's but I though it necessary for this one. Let me know what you think and sorry for the wait!
