Don't own Twilight, although I do own a pre-ordered DVD which I get to watch with some of the cast members. :D Looking forward to that a lot.
RECAP: I quickly took a seat and placed my hair over my side, so that he would not catch my blush.
BPOV
History dragged on like usual. We were studying the Civil War, and had been assigned a project. I quickly got up, with books and notes in hard, looking for Angela, who seemed to like me. Getting to her desk, without tripping, I saw that she already had a partner. I'm guessing it was another friend of hers, so I went to find someone else. Sadly most everyone else was taken. Getting enough courage, I walked towards Jasper's desk. Nearing it, I saw someone was standing over it already. Watching, I knew they would not be partners. The girl was dressed in low rise top and hip huggers, which barely covered her essentials, and Jasper was not paying her the least bit of attention as she was talking; or in her case flirting.
Since she was no longer receiving any attention she turned to face me, and passed by sighing and looking pissed. Since there was no way I wanted to be partnered with her, I took my chance and walked up to his desk. He was looking down and writing in some kinda of book, not noticing that I had walked up to his desk yet I suppose. He looked extremely concentrated, and I really did not wish to disturb him but I knew the longer I put off asking the more nervous I would become.
"Emm," I started trying not to be awkward, yet succeeded anyway. He looked up and meet my eyes with his golden ones. There was no longer any black in them like yesterday, I'm not sure if it was the light or not, but he also looked more at piece. No longer the way he was with the other girl; although that is not hard to fix.
Trying to redeem myself I continued. "Would you like to be my partner? It looks like everyone else has one, and I really don't wanna get paired with that other girl who…"
"Sure, I was in need of one as well." He said interrupting me. It was then I noticed I was rattling on, as if he was the last option available. Great job Bella, way to make him feel bad.
Nodding I sat quickly, hoping to not make a fool of myself; that is anymore than I had already achieved. I set down my notes and book and opened then up to the section we where assigned. I began reading about battles in Texas, and became completely hooked.
JPOV
I can't believe Jessica had the nerve to ask me to be her partner again. It's not like she would do any of the work, she would get credit for what I had done. After she left, I took out my notebook; in which I would just free write how I feel at times. ( Supposedly if you just write in a book or on a piece of paper what you are think at the exact moment it helps you relieve all the clutter in your brain that is built up. I do it when I have long, stressful days. ) It was then that I realized the nervous feeling build up around me. I heard a noise and looked up into Bella's eyes. I'm amazed she had the courage to come ask me. Usually people leave me alone, and I get done really fast, letting myself drift off. There was no way I minded being Isabella's partner.
I barely heard anything she said, through all the nerves and the amount of voices which where already projected through the room. Without my vampire hearing I would not have been able to. I could tell she was rattling off when I cut her off and told her to sit. I hope she did not mind, she just seemed so flustered I wanted to make her calmer.
She sat pulling out her notes and book and started to skim over what our topic was about. I figured now was a better chance than ever and sent her, slowly, calming waves. She seemed to accept them fine, which I was extremely happy about. There was no way she needed to be nervous before actually talking to me. Well… she should, but I wish she would not.
"Any idea on how you want to start?" I asked, hoping she would not mind me taking charge and starting up a conversation.
"I figured we could list all the battles in order and give two or three major facts about each one," She replied. It sounded like a perfect idea, so I nodded. "Or we could do whatever you want. That's fine as well." She continued. Most likely not seeing my nod and feeling as if she said something wrong.
"No the idea you had was fine. I was thinking along the same lines." I said. As she looked up I smiled, trying to show her my sincerity. She blushed because of this, and I could not help but wonder why. Was it that she did not receive a lot of attention, or just that she was insecure?
"Well, I'll get started then." She said, and started to begin working. She ignored me for the rest of the hour, and I began to wonder if it was something I did. I sure hope not. I'm not sure what it is about her, but I feel drawn to not just blood. She does not act like most other kids at our school her. She is different, like all of us. I just wonder how different.
BPOV (Again)
I rushed out of the door as soon as history was over. I have no clue why I was so nervous with Jasper. He was just another guy right? It's not like anything was going to happen. I've never been a girl to go out and date; not even a real party. I always seemed to 'old' to fit in to any group or clue. With Jasper I felt as if I belonged. When I am able to talk with him I feel free and accepted. Not pushed away like usual. Getting out of the door I spotted Mike, who was trying to be casual, leaning against some lockers.
"I figured I would join you for lunch if that was OK."
"Of course," I replied. "Let me just drop these books in the locker and we can head that way." I said with a smile. I was glad I was finally making friends. It's not like we where amazingly close yet, but it was a start.
I spun the dial quickly. 23-1-35. I repeated in my head, but of course I had to mess up and start over again. Sighing, I pulled it open on the second try and dumped my books in, and grabbing the AP Biology book, stuffing it into my bag.
Turning to face Mike, we headed to the cafeteria, and once again I couldn't help but notice the signs that where up against the wall, advertising the dance. Mike and I quickly made our way through the line, both of us getting a simple slice of pizza, sitting down next to Angela, and the partner she had for History.
"So Bella, who are you going to the dance with?" She asked the second I sat down.
"Not quite sure yet," I said partially lying. "I haven't really give much though to it yet, so I may just sit at home and run load of clothes through the wash."
"Boring." Angela replied, letting her head drop to the table before looking back up at me. "I'm going with Ben," she said pointing across the table to her partner, who smiled at me. "He asked me yesterday after school." She said; no… more like squealed.
"I could take you Bella," Mike said quickly. I think he was amazed by having the random spark of courage to ask me. "Just as friends that is." He said since I did not answer.
"I'll have to talk to Charlie about it, but I'm pretty sure he won't mind." I replied quickly hoping the conversation would not last long on this topic.
"Ohh, Bella! That means we can go shopping for dressed tomorrow if you are free." There was no way anyone could usually force me into shopping, but the look on Angela's face sucked me in and all I could do was nod.
JPOV
Now sitting in the cafeteria I was free writing again. When Alice yelped surprised, and started bouncing. Edward sitting next to her, tried to calm her and read her thoughts.
Looking across the table where our trays of un-eaten food were laying, he peered into my eyes. He was the only one other than Alice who knew of my feelings for Bella.
"May wanna control yourself, cause Bella just got asked out, and she said 'yes'."
I had no clue how to respond to that. There was no way any of these humans where good enough for her. She was so much better than them. Better than me, and I had to find a way to prove that to her.
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I most likely can't update until later this week, but as soon as I edit my next filler chapter, I'll post it. About two more chapters and then we can get back to the actual story.
I gave you a little bit of JPOV, to hopefully drop a maybe hint what may or may not happen. I figured filler was boring enough in Bella's POV, so now you get to understand a little more about Jasper's feelings.