91 days to go…
Bella:
Day 10
I was bored in English, so I started thinking about all the things odd with the Cullen's.
They all have golden eyes even though they're not related (I checked Carlisle's eyes this morning – they're gold too). They never eat. They have cold hands (could just be because of the weather in Forks).
It's not a very good list. None of this proves there's something strange going on. What am I hoping to find, anyway? That there's a group of superhero's in Forks? Who would believe me, anyway?
I sigh, and go back to listening to the teacher. He's talking about Shakespeare, Othello, I think. It's not that interesting, but the lesson is almost over.
As I walk to maths (screw calling it Calculus), Jessica ambushes me.
"Hey Bella!" Jessica says happily. This might be a good time to start my plan of finding out the Cullen's secret.
"Hey Jessica. How are you?" It might seem weird if I start off suddenly asking questions about the Cullen's.
"I'm good. How's living with the Cullen's going?" Perfect. She mentioned them first.
"Great. You mentioned the other day something about them never inviting anyone over?" I think that was fairly subtle.
"Yeah, it's weird! For a while, we all thought they lived in a really bad house or something. And Edward never dates. Like, seriously, he has never had a girlfriend." That's weird. I mean, Edward's pretty attractive (cough, hot), so surely he's had plenty of offers?
"Really? How come?" Maybe that wasn't as subtle as it could have been, but Jessica doesn't seem to mind.
"I don't know. I mean, it's not like people haven't…approached him. Lots of girls like him, even with his weird quirks." Jessica explains.
"Weird quirks?" I question her. We've reached our maths classroom, but Jessica still talks to me. She even comes and sits next to me.
"Yeah. I mean, firstly, he's freakishly pale. I get, like, that we live in Forks, but still. Oh, and all his family, like, never show on sunny days. Dr Cullen pulls them all out to go hiking, or something. And, they don't even make an effort. They keep to themselves, and like, don't even try to make friends." The teacher comes in, stopping our conversation then. Even though I don't particularly like Jessica, she seems to know everything about everything.
This definitely improves my 'Things That Make the Cullen's Strange – wait, strange sounds too harsh, and weird is definitely mean, ok – Different List'. It's a very good list title, too.
When lunch begins, I slowly walk towards the dining room. By day 3 of school, the staring has almost completely stopped. I think because I sit with the Cullen's, people class me as weird.
"Oh, Bella, I forgot to ask. We were wondering if you'd like to come to the beach, La Push, with us at the weekend?" Jessica practically shouts at me since I'm quite far down the corridor.
"Uh, I'll have to ask, but that sounds good." I smile at her, and then walk into the dining room. Alice catches up to me in the line, and we buy our lunch before going to our usual table.
"What was Jessica asking you about?" Edward asks once I sat down.
"She was asking if I wanted to go with them to the beach at the weekend. La Push, I think she said." I looked up to Edward and saw him frown, and his eyes slightly darken.
"Did you say yes?" He asks, but it sounds forced and angry.
"I said I'll have to ask." I told him before going back to eating my food. I don't get why Edward was so angry about me going to La Push.
Thankfully, Edward doesn't make us go to biology 10 minutes early. However, unthankfully (I don't think that's a word…) Edward storms off at the end of lunch to biology. Like a lost sheep, I quickly follow him, and trip a little from walking too fast.
Finally, I make it to biology, without falling over, and see Edward sat at our desk. Once I get closer to Edward, I see his eyes are really dark. Ever since I noticed his eyes were golden, I've been paying special attention to looking at them.
"Someone get out of the wrong side of bed?" I blurt before I really realise what I'm doing. Edward looks at me, like he's questioning 'did I really just say that?' before laughing either at me, or at what I said.
"I'm sorry, Bella. Just having a bad day, I suppose." Edward says. I sit down next to him, still watching his reactions.
"You seemed fine before I mentioned La Push." I whisper, since Mr Banner has started talking. Once again, Edward's eyes darken, before he shakes him head.
"I just…it's nothing." Edward murmurs. Mr Banner seems to catch us talking, though.
"Edward, since you don't seem to be listening, do you mind telling me which one the answer is?" Mr Banner demands, looking angry.
"It's option 3, sir." Edward says, smiling like the perfectly innocent student who wasn't just talking to his lab partner. Whatever. He's probably wrong, anyway. I have no idea what Mr Banner was on about.
"Uh…yes, that's right. Yes." Mr Banner stutters before going back to his lecture. I look at in disbelief, who is sitting there smiling cockily.
"How did you do that?" I whisper, making sure Mr Banner is listening.
"Do what?" Edward's still smirking.
"Whatever. And there's something about La Push." I still want my answers!
"Look, I'll explain later. For now, let's focus before Mr Banner calls us out again. You're stubborn, aren't you? You're not going to let this drop." Edward says, turning back to the front. I nod, because, of course I'm not going to let it drop! But I'm not stubborn…am I?
PE goes slower than ever, but I think that's because I'm waiting for Edward to explain himself. Even after PE, Edward says he'd rather talk at home.
"Really? God, you like the suspense." I groan as I get in the car. Alice just laughs at me, and Edward rolls his eyes. I see him driving slowly, much slower than he usually would. Most of the time he drives way above the speed limit. It's scary.
When we get back to the Cullen house, I very nearly jump up and down in happiness. Edward gives me a look that says 'you are way too excited and a little crazy'. I just shrug and motion for him to go inside.
"We, uh, can we talk in my room?" Edward asks. I just nod, scared that if I open my mouth I'll squeal. No, I don't know why I'm this excited.
We walk up the stairs to Edward's room, and when we get inside he motions for me to sit on his sofa. I look around a bit, and notice one wall is completely glass, and the other is filled with books and CDs. He has a lot of books and CDs.
I sit on the sofa while Edward paces around his room.
"So…" I mutter as it's been 10 minutes and all Edward has done is pace.
"Sorry." He begins, before sitting on the end of his bed, facing me. "I…I've really liked spending time with you Bella, and getting to know you." Edward starts.
"Uh, thanks?" I smile at him, but I don't really know where this is going. Edward smiles, as well.
"I…I was so angry, and upset, about you going to La Push, because, well, there was something I wanted to ask you." Edward stops then. He seriously loves building the suspense.
"What did you want to ask me?" I ask him quietly, giving him a gently nudge to tell me.
"I was wondering if you would like to go on a date with me?" Edward whispers, sounding extremely nervous.
"Really? Yeah, I'd, uh, like to." I stutter out.
"You would?" Edward sounds genuinely shocked.
"Yeah…I'd really like to." I admit, blushing.
"Thank you, Bella." Edward says, and he moves to sit next to me. He puts his arm around me, and I snuggle into him.
I'm going on a date with Edward Cullen!
A/N: Who expected Edward to ask Bella out on a date? I didn't! :P
Also, I'm annoyed. Facebook is making me change to the new timeline :( I don't like the timeline! And, I ache after going swimming today...I'm so unfit ;)
Anyway, review please! :)