Satus Novus – Chapter 14
BPOV
After I checked it out we walked side by side to Biology. Walking into the room was not what I had wanted, since all the Cullens where already sitting at the table and watching us as we took our seats next to one another.
Sorry for once again not updating. A whole week has gone by and it does not seem like it. I spent, starting Thursday of last week, in bed unless it was to go to school and come back home. This chapter to me seems a little repetitive with the whole Biology thing through Bella's eyes. Go with it there will be other POVs at the end. Dance will definitely be next chapter, I feel bad putting it off, but wanted to add a few more things and it seems from the PMs and reviews I got that you enjoyed it which I am happy for. I already have half of the next chapter written so I hope to get it out this week. If I can't sorry in advance.
BPOV
I quickly took a seat, really not wanting the gaze of all the Cullens on me. I had to wonder what they where thinking though. I knew most people shy away from them. I looked around the table, trying to be sneaky about it. I looked straight ahead first and saw Edward, who had his eyebrows almost in a straight line by the way he was concentrating. Not really sure how he noticed I was looking at him, his eyes met mine. I felt like they where bearing into my soul. Feeling uncomfortable I looked down at the desk, pretending to have some interest in the groves, which other students had chipped out or wrote upon.
Not sure if he looked away yet, I chanced it. Sadly, I ended up in the same position as before; under Edward's glare. To my left, Jasper let out a growl, and without being this close next to him, I would never have heard him. Edward shifted his glance to him and somehow changed his expression to a much calmer one. I'm not really sure how to describe it, but I felt unwelcome around Edward. I wondered if all the Cullens felt the same way as Edward. I sure hope not.
EPOV
How could she look at us so easily? Does she not see the fear that everyone else basically radiates when we are next to them? A better question to ask myself, was why I could not read her? Was she one of us? If so why does she have a heartbeat and how can she be so clumsy? That idea was not right. Maybe I should ask Carlisle if he has seen anything like this. I'm not sure if it ever happened before. For once in my long existence I feel unsure about something, and there is no way of knowing how she will play a role in this game.
BPOV
Looking to his left I saw Alice. She was smiling and doodling on her notebook in which she was supposed to be taking notes in. She, like Edward, must have felt my gaze. I was ready to look away when she meet by eyes. Alice's expression was not like his though. She seemed truly happy I was here, and smiled showing her small dimples. I could not help but smile back; it was so compelling. After I returned it, she seemed to have a certain bounce in her fill up and moved happily up and down. If she was standing, it would be like one of those girls who jumped quickly and clapped happily.
APOV
I can't believe she actually does not mind sitting like us. I know most people shy away, but see seems different. I don't even really know her yet, but I already have all these visions. I know Edward does not trust her, but I know what the future looks like right now, and I love the idea of having another sister.
BPOV
1-1 Least one of them liked me; was all that could pass through my head. I wonder how the others felt. Passing Alice's happy face once more, I headed toward the other end of the table. (So it's not confusing about how the table is set up. Imaging four desks together in a quad of 2x2, then just add two desks on one end, next to Alice and Jasper, facing towards the quad) It might not have been a good idea to look at Rosalie. She carried the same expression as Edward just had. Great! I can't believe they would be able to hate me in three days. Guess I was wrong.
RPOV
Why does she keep looking at me? She's a pathetic human I don't care what everyone else says. There is nothing special about her.
BPOV
I last meet Emmett's face. He was looking at Rose; not that I blame him. After seeing her change in glance, he faced my direction which I could only give him a half smile. He returned it, almost as well as Alice. He too had dimples; the only difference between them would be how big he opened his mouth to do it. I saw almost all his teeth, going about to the halfway point, where his molars met his pre-molars. (Pre-molars are the first and second ones when looking into your mouth. Anything later is a molar. You can tell by the size and width of it.) My smile became bigger as well; somehow unintentionally. I think Emmett was affecting me to act this way. I don't think anyone else could have pulled it off; Alice totally was a close second though.
EmPOV
I like her. She trips and falls which always make me laugh, always from a distance though, and she was actually crazy enough to talk to me. That's big points in my book. She seems to be the quiet type though. I will be changing that soon.
BPOV
I was still unsure about Jasper. He was really hard to read; for me at least. I trying to block out all weird thoughts and try to work. Lucky for me, and most likely every other student here, we called in a snow day since they wanted us to get home alright before it came in. The dance was still on which I thought was funny, so I would be seeing most of the others later tonight anyway. I made sure Mike was o.k. driving before jumping into the cab of my car, and headed home. I was once again grateful the snow chains had been put on.
Once home, I took my backpack upstairs dropped in on the bed, and grabbed the phone. I had been her a few days and I knew Renee would be waiting for an update from me soon. I took the phone downstairs and promised myself to call her as soon as I put lasagna into the oven. I went through the process of frying the beef and layering cheese, noodles, and garlic into the pan, along with the beef which was now done. I stuck it in the oven at 395 and set the timer for 1 ½ hours, hoping Charlie would be home by then.
Knowing I could not put it off any longer, I took the phone and dialed my mom's number. The answering machine picked up, and I left her a message to call me back. I figured I needed something to pass the time, so grabbed my copy of Wuthering Heights. I took a seat in front of the oven since it was the warmest place in the house right now. I was secretly wishing that the dance could be pushed to another day. There is no reason for students to be stupid by driving on ice. Maybe I could get Mike to cancel.
I heard a noise out at the front door and went to check who it was. It was Charlie with a odd look on his face I did usually see on his face. "They let us off early. Figured we would need it since the storm was heading in strong." Was what he replied as I asked why he was here.
"Food should be done in a few, and then I'm gunna go call Mike and see if he still wants to go with this weather."
"I don't think you should go. It's going to be really bad out there." He replied quickly, and it was then I realized he really cared. Not saying I did not know that before; he has just never been so open about it.
He realized the tension and swapped his weight from foot to foot. Growing up away from him as a kid he never had to do this before. Renee was generally a lot better about it, but I guess that was since I grew up discussing all my problems with her. She was more than just my mom; like a best friend in most cases.
I snapped back into reality after a while. I did not realize until I thought about her that I had truly missed her. Hearing the T.V. turn on, I quickly checked the food. The cheese was melting nicely and I knew it would not be long till we could eat. Grabbing the phone I called Mike fire making sure he would be ok. Of course he said 'yes' and told me that he would be there a little later than planned. With that problem solved I took to calling Renee.
The phone only had to ring twice and we had started.
"Took you long enough to call!" She blared into the telephone.
"Thanks Ren – mom. It has been really busy here. You know; school, homework, friends."
"Ahh sorry honey. I just miss you so much. I'm all alone when Phil is gone during the day at practice."
Laughing to myself I could not help but smile at the image of her alone. Yet she sounded so happy over the phone. "Yeah I could tell you where alone. Over 30 e-mails the first day I got here, and I have no plans in checking what it got up to now."
Now it was her turn to laugh. I never felt her so free before. "So tell me about school since you decide not the read my e-mails. Any good class? Too much homework? New friends?"
Wow. I never knew she could fire off so many questions at once. "Classes are fine, taking some college level stuff now so I have less to worry about later; and 'yes' on the homework. There is way to much of it; I'm drowning here. Kids at school are nice too. I have a few people I talk to." I figured it would be best to try and avoid the question she really wanted answered. "There's a school dance tonight, so we are going to that."
"That's great. You never went out in Phoenix. Who got you to do it?"
Ohh God here we go. "Just some friends at school." I was trying so hard to not make a big deal out of this. "They figured I would not be doing much over the weekend, so decided to try adding more life to it." I left out the real reason I was going. There was no where, even though she was like a best friend, that she could know about him. Not yet at least.
"Do these friends have a name?"
"Angela, Ben, and Mike. Ang and Ben are dating, and Mike needed someone to tag along with. Since I was new I got picked."
"You know that is not the entire reason. You always have captivated people."
Yeah right! The oven beeped just then I took it as my queue to get going. I brought the phone over to the oven and checked it. 'Just right Bella' I cheered at myself.
"Alright mom, well I'm off gotta get some food in Charlie and then head out for the night."
"Take care baby. Say hi to Charlie for me. I love you."
"I love you too, mom." Was my reply and then I hung up. I grabbed a towel and opened the oven door. Taking the dish out with my hand, towel in-between me and the pan of course, I laid it on the stove letting it harden over the top and I took out a can of corn and drained the juices. I took what was left and put it in a bowl and inside the microwave for one and a half minutes.
I got out two glasses and filled them both with milk and set them on the table. I also grabbed two plates and filled both with a piece. I gave Charlie more than myself though. Walking into the living room I stated the obvious, and Charlie quickly turned off the TV and joined me at the table. "Smells and looks great as usually," he said as I handed him a fork I grabbed from the drawer. While still up I went and grabbed the corn and set that on the table as well. Charlie was finished quickly, even though he had more than me, and went back for seconds. As soon as I finished I took my plate to the sink and washed it and laid it on the rack to dry.
I was up the stairs quickly tripping over the top one. I went to the bathroom first and checked to see how I looked. Great I looked translucent again. I internally cursed myself. I wend along with the task of adding a simple line of brown eyeliner and metallic silver eyeshadow, which always made my brown eyes look deeper than they usually do. I made my way to the bed room and slipped into my dress and instead of pantyhose I put on some stockings. I contemplated the idea of wearing boots, but thought better of it and choose my matching silver flats.
Looking myself over one last time as I made it to the door, I had to admit I dressed up nice. I knew I could still back out now. I personally would never have dragged myself to one of these intentionally. I sighed when there was a knock on the door and opened it, to look at Mike in his tux. Mike had his smile in place, and I could tell when Charlie was behind me because it vanished.
Sorry for stopping it there; seemed like a good spot or I could have kept writing, but my chapters are seeming to get longer for some odd reason. Over 2,500 words this time. Hope ya'll where ok with all the POVs I added last minute, I really wanted to give the story a bigger focus instead of always just Bella and Jasper. I am trying to keep characters mostly the same, although Edward is a little different. Leave me a review or PM. Will promise to try and update. Until then, take care. :)