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Chapter 10: First Day
Monday rolled around the corner, smirking smugly at me with the anxiety it knew I had. I didn't want to go to school, didn't want to be at hours with strangers and those who would only grow to hate my very existence. I was self-conscious of how people would view me. Would I be the shy girl? Emo girl? 'Slutty' girl after rumors went around? I knew I was shy but that was all.
I had many bad experiences from my younger years of school, the teasing was moderate, I didn't care much about it but the stares and isolation was what hurt the most. I only wanted one friend but everyone would just ignore me like I was a ghost.
I woke up earlier than everyone, an hour earlier. It was 6 A.M sharp when I woke. School didn't start till 8:00 and the others didn't wake up until 7:00. I had a whole hour to get over the uneasiness building up in my gut. The first day of school sent anyone butterflies.
Instead of trying to get back to sleep, I decided to get ready taking my sweet time packing whatever I would need. When Emily took me shopping we ended up buying supplies and a bag for school. I threw the notebooks and folders in the first pocket and my one pencil and pen in the smaller pocket.
I walked to the small closet I had and pulled out the dark blue shorts I had bought and my tank top. I was in no mood for jeans or dressy clothes, there wasn't any need. I wasn't going to impress anyone when I already knew the outcome. I grabbed my walking shoes and a pair of new socks and slipped it on. The shower I had taken the night before was cooling my heated body. How would people react if they knew my temperature? Or if they felt how warm I was? Would they even get to?
Keeping to myself had been the one escape I had from the world. By myself I didn't have to be forced to talk or act normal. I could be as I wanted and no one could tell me otherwise.
Grabbing my bag, I walked out towards the kitchen to pack my lunch. Billy had one of the boys go out to buy a bunch of groceries while me and Emily were away, most likely Sam. He trusted Sam to actually get what was on the list and not add anything extra or eat any of the food, I knew I would.
My lunch was simple: two sandwiches. Each had the same: ham topped with turkey with chicken slices along with tomatoes and lettuce. I grabbed a small water from the fridge and dropped it in the plastic bag I had everything in. I put the brown paper bag in my schoolbag. I was physically ready for school but not emotionally. Something told me I was going to have trouble but when or where I didn't know.
I decided to eat a small bowl of cereal, to start off my day well. I grabbed a small bow and a spoon, grabbed my Corn Flakes and the milk from the fridge. The first bite was crunchy, my teeth chopping down the cereal bits. I ate for a long time trying to waste the extra time I was given.
10 minutes later, Jacob woke up. Billy was fast asleep no need to wake up Jacob anymore. Jacob was a mess. His hair was wild when he, literally, rolled out of bed. He was rubbing his back from when he fell from the bed onto the hard wood flooring. I had heard the thump followed by a loud grunt and started to laugh to myself. He grumbled all the way to the bathroom from which he would emerge clean and ready 30 minutes later. I always thought friends had boundaries but when the others came, that theory was proven wrong.
Embry and Quil along with Paul, and Jared all came into the house noisy, except Sam who calmly came inside ready to head off to work/school. Sam worked the same way the school was located so he walked with the others.
I was shocked when they all came bursting through the door. Jacob was still in the bathroom, doing whatever, leaving me stuck with the huge crowd. I had been flipping through the T.V before they came. "Hello...?" I asked unsure why they were all there in the small house. "Hey its Nevaeh!" Embry said, louder than necessary. It was, after all, 7-something in the morning. He came over to me, Quil on the opposite end of him.
I had no time to brace myself before I was enveloped in a big bear hug. My air was cut off almost immediately. I made my hands into fists and pounded them against their backs. "She can't breathe!" Paul shouted and when they heard, I was dropped. I heaved trying to get my breathing back. "Sorry Nevaeh we don't know our own strength." Embry apologized, rubbing the back of his head with a sly grin on his face. I nodded telling them without using my sore voice that it was okay.
"I'm still breathing." I answered after a few seconds after. "Jacob!" Embry said in a 'happy to see you' voice and they patted each other on the backs. Jacob was clean now and he looked wide awake. "Ready for school Nevaeh?" Jacob asked me and I glared, he already knew the answer.
Without any more words to be exchanged, we left for La Push High. We took Jacob's Rabbit and I was forced to sit in the back with Paul and Jared. Embry and Quil had decided to walk together, racing each other to school. It looked like fun but I was in no mood to ask.
Everything happened in a flash, we arrived at school and Jacob walked me to the office where I was given my schedule for the year. I was okay with it: Homeroom, English 2, Trigonometry, Chemistry, PE 2, Lunch, Drafting, and Home Economics in that order.
Jacob helped me to my Homeroom and then left, he had his own class to go to. Nervously I walked into the room, instantly everyone turned to greet the newcomer. I kept eye contact trying to show I wasn't afraid. "Hello are you Nevaeh Black?" He was an old man, he had white hair and brown eyes. "Yes." I answered in the only voice I could find. He pointed to a seat in the far corner and I glowered. I was already being isolated from everyone. I made my way to the seat, everyone watching me and whispering to one another. I tried to ignore the talk fearing if I heard they would be saying something about me.
I let the bag slide off my arm and I sat down. I rested my head in my hand, letting my hair curtain around me. I was already hating school.
15 minutes later, the bell for 1st period rang. I was the last one out. Homeroom had been horrible, n everybody stared but didn't talk. I was lost the red of the day. I took long to get to each class but in some of them I found one of the boys, like in Chemistry I sat beside Embry. I was glad we had a class together, I wouldn't be able to handle another class of silence and whispers. 7th period I sat with Paul but it was quiet there too. He didn't talk to me but at least I knew him enough to feel like I belonged.
Each time I was late, a teacher would single me out, making my existence even more noticeable to everyone. Word got around fast, during lunch I sat at a lone table eating my bagged lunch. I wasn't as hungry anymore. All the looks and stares were getting me and I felt like running out of the school.
Then during 8th was when the most trouble came.
I had Home Economics last period. The teacher, Ms. Flannigan, was telling the class about baking a chocolate cake. She was ranting on and on about following the recipe and to be careful with the oven. I got to work easily, I knew how to bake already and so it was no trouble for me.
But the girl beside me was having trouble. She was a nice looking girl, she had wavy brown hair that reached her shoulders. She wore a white t-shirt and blue jeans, a simple attire. She was struggling with the recipe and I had enough of watching her struggle. I set the cake on 350 degrees Fahrenheit and walked over to her station. I tapped her shoulder not understanding what I was doing. She whirled about, pushing her think glasses closer to her face. She looked shocked but smiled at me. "Do you need help?" I asked motioning for the empty bowl on her table. She glanced at me, the bowl, my station and back at me.
"Please?" I smiled at her, a genuine smile, and began pouring the measurements. She watched me and helped a little, giving me the items and watched as I poured the correct measurements. We talked during the class. Her name was Alana, she was a kind girl but she told me I was the first to approach her with the intention of helping instead of demanding something from her. I introduced myself to her with the kindness I had to dig back up.
The trouble finally came. "Did you do the essay I asked for?" My brows furrowed as I tried to figure out where I heard that whiny bratty voice from.
"Did you roll out of bed or are you naturally ugly?"
Alana stuttered trying to figure out an answer to the question, "I told you I wasn't going to d-do it." She defended herself trying to act tougher than she really was. "Give it here." She demanded again. Alana's eyes met mine and I knew she was pleading for help. I couldn't just let her take the yells so I whirled around to meet the girl who dared to frighten Alana.
"She said she didn't have so back off." Her eyes went wide when she saw me, probably remembering like I had. She put her hands on her hips and leaned on my leg, striking a pose. "So you're the new girl. Nevaeh Black is it?" I nodded slowly. "As in relation to Jacob Black?" I rolled my eyes. She was in love with my cousin. I turned my back on her, going to explain what to do next. Alana's eyes went wide and she shook her head as if saying that was the worse move to make.
"Hey bitch I was talking to you." She seethed. I saw red. I turned around and pushed her away from me. I took offense to words like that much more than the average person. She then slapped me, her nails scraping against my cheek. I felt blood pooling onto my cheek but the wound slowly healing. I covered it before anyone could see and pushed the girl against the counter, her wailing loud and attention catching.
Already the first day of school and I was in trouble.
Tell me what you think. Also I need more pictures of clothing for Nevaeh, it would be helpful. Thanks.
