Be my hero
The next morning, I was up and dressed before my siblings were...again.
I wore a gray Abercrombie sweater and black skinny jeans with my converse, not really caring for anything extravagant. I didn't really give a crap about fashion or makeup, so I just put on some lip gloss and let that do.
"Hi mom, bye mom" I said quickly, grabbing a granola bar, my bag and kissing her on the cheek before I left the house.
Alone.
I really wanted some time alone to try to figure this out. I slung my backpack over both my shoulders, so I wouldn't have to worry about it coming off while I ate.
Because I didn't get to eat lunch nor dinner, I was near starving now.
I hastily unwrapped the bar and bit off a mouthful.
It tasted a little weird with my freshly brushed teeth, but I didn't care. I gulped it down, swallowing a few times to get all of it down.
I crumbled the wrapper up and slipped it in my pocket.
Never litter…
In another five or so minutes, I was in the school parking lot. I folded my arms on my stomach, holding my sides as I tried to ignore the laughing and name calling.
Well, they really know how to be mature don't they?
"Hey Marie" I looked up and turned towards the voice.
Renee and Remmy.
"Hey" I smiled, waving.
"We missed you yesterday. We would've waited, but Remmy's sister picked us up right after the bell went off. What happened?" Renee said quickly, jogging up to where I was.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I had to find something in the library and lost track of time" I know it sounded lame, but I didn't have anything else.
They didn't pressure me about it, for which I was grateful. We walked to class, chatting and laughing as usual, you know, normal kind of stuff.
Classes went smoothly and I saw Leah hanging with some girl who I heard was named Destiny James.
She seemed to be a sweetheart, and she was absolutely adorable. She had a baby face, but it was matured as well, so that added to her special features.
Her lips were full and rose colored, eyes a bright brown color with a few gold specks in them.
Her hair was a deep chocolate brown and hung past her shoulders in a low ponytail. Her pearly white teeth were covered by baby blue braces, adding to her adorability.
I didn't see the black haired girl today, for that I was thankful. I had the same dream last night, which made me a little uneasy this morning.
When lunch came around, I ordered a burger with some potato wedges and a coke.
"Hungry much?" Renee laughed as I wolfed down my food. I just nodded, my mouth full.
I took a sip of coke to make the food go down.
It did, but unfortunately, it went down—hard.
I groaned as the heavy mashed up lump slid slowly down my throat. I swallowed repeatedly until it was all the way down my throat.
"Are you okay?" Remmy laughed, patting my back. "Yeah…thanks" I blushed, waiting until my throat stopped throbbing to eat one of the plump delicious potatoes.
I took another sip of coke, keeping my eyes down so I wouldn't stare at Edward, who I just noticed was staring at me with an amused expression on his face.
Oh my gosh…what if he saw me eating like that? Oh no...he must think I'm a pig!
Or a guy…
I blushed furiously, peeking at him through my eyelashes. His crooked smile was gone, a serious expression on his face now.
Bipolar much?
I looked down again and ate another potato, nodding and 'aw'ing when necessary when Remmy told me about her date last week with a guy named Derek.
When the lunch bell went off, I looked back at Edward, who was still staring at me, the softness back in his warm…emerald eyes.
"Come on Marie" I jumped, turning towards Renee. "Oh, sorry" I blushed, getting up. I dumped my tray in the trash and grabbed my bag, heading off to Biology.
Renee had English Lit and Remmy had Math, so I was on my own for now. Which truthfully wasn't that big of a problem for me. It was nice to be alone sometimes. Don't get me wrong, I like Renee and Remmy very much, but its sometimes healthy not to be around people a lot.
Especially when you have a lot to think about like I do.
I kept going over the dream in my head, repeating the one thing that troubled me the most.
"Remember Bella"
Who was Bella? Why do I have to remember her? Why can't I remember her? Was she someone important? Was she my friend? I don't know…
I just don't know…
"Hey" I stopped short, turning towards the voice. Standing behind me was a very big guy, with rippling muscles and very tan skin. Almost like…a russet color.
He had short spiky black hair and warm midnight black eyes. He was…gorgeous.
"H-hello" I stuttered stupidly, blushing scarlet at my immaturity. "You're the new girl right?" I nodded, not trusting my mouth.
"Well, I'm Jacob" He said, reaching his large hand out in my direction. I hesitantly slipped my what seemed like shrunken hand in his, leaving it limp as he shook it gently. His hand was really, really warm, which comforted me a little.
Just a little though...
"Marie"
"That's a nice name," He complimented. I blushed and smiled.
"If your going to make out, at least get a room" Edward growled, passing by us. Then I noticed how close we were standing, which made me blush furiously as I let go of his hand.
"I…I have to get to class" I murmured, not waiting for a response as I turned around and went into the room.
"Well Marie, good to see you finally made it. And Jacob as well" I turned around in near horror as Jacob came in, taking his seat in the back.
I blushed again at my gaping mouth and quickly looked around for an empty desk.
Oh, No, no, no, no, NO! Why God, why!?
"Marie, if you would take your seat please." Mr. Banner said. I groaned inwardly. "Yes sir" I murmured, slipping in the seat next to him.
I felt a sudden urge to slap him in his mouth when I heard almost silent chuckles coming from his side of the double desk.
A note slid under my elbow, making me jump involuntarily. I turned to him for a moment studying his expression.
He stared right back at me, his bright eyes glistening.
I quickly dropped my gaze and slid the paper under my desk so I could read it. I kept looking up at Mr. Banner, who was saying something about onion root cells, as I unfolded the paper.
Lunch was really amusing today. I thought you'd choke to death before you finished.
I blushed beet red, but I was surprised. His handwriting was the most elegant and beautiful script I've ever seen.
Quite the opposite of my messy handwriting, but I ignored that fact as I scribbled something down on the paper quickly.
Shut up. Why were you watching me anyways? Got bored stalking some other girl and decided to get on the new girls nerves?
I looked back up to Mr. Banner, who wasn't the least bit aware as he wrote something down on the board, a book in the other hand.
I didn't dare look at him again, even though I could feel his eyes burning into the side of my face as I slid the note back to him.
I heard him scoff out a laugh quietly as he wrote down something quickly, handing it back to me.
"Marie? Would you care to share what you and Mr. Mason are sharing?" I was about to make up an excuse, when that name sunk in, making me go rigid for a moment.
Mason? Why did that ring a bell…?
I suddenly had an urge to look over towards Jacob, which I didn't fight myself on. I turned to Jacob, who had a fear stricken expression on his face, eyes wide and mouth partially agape.
"Ms. Cullen?"
"I..." I couldn't bring myself to say anything. I was scared stiff. All I could repeat in my head was Mason.
Edward Mason…
"Are you alright?" I didn't realize I wasn't breathing until I was extremely light headed, dark spots coming into my vision for a second before they faded and my vision cleared, my breath coming harsh and fast.
"I…I-I'm fine…" I whispered, my eyes wide still. I looked back at Jacob, who was staring between me and Edward with…realization?
"Are you sure? You're a little pale…"
"With all do respect sir, I'm always pale" I blurted, blushing afterwards for my disrespectfulness.
But, to my surprise, he chuckled and went back to the lesson, the both of us forgetting what he interrupted me in the first place for.
I turned to Edward, who was staring at me with a semi-worried, semi-confused look on his face.
I ducked my head, wishing my hair was longer so I could hide behind it. I was probably turning purple by now, which made me blush even more.
After a while, near the end of class, I looked at the note.
Ha, don't flatter yourself sweetheart. I'm not stalking anyone, let alone the "new girl". I was just curious, and besides, it was funny as hell.
I scowled, crumbling up the paper just as the bell went off, letting me know it was time for Gym.
I grabbed my bag and slung it over my shoulder, stalking out the class. Luckily, I didn't trip this time.
"Marie?" Mr. Banner called.
Damn…
"Yes?" I turned around on my heel, stumbling a little. Score one for the clumsy gene…
"Are you sure you're alright?" I nodded, fidgeting with my hands. "Positive?"
I SAID YES! God!
"Yes" I mumbled, keeping my eyes on my feet. "Alright. See you tomorrow" I nodded, not saying anything as I walked out the classroom.
"Hey Marie?" I didn't turn around, or even slow down. Instead I played with my hands some more, feeling uneasy.
"Marie, wait!" Jacob called, jogging to catch up with me. "Can we talk?" I stopped walking, turning around to face him.
"I'm sorry, but I have to get to Gym" I said quietly, turning around and stalking to class, not stumbling once.
Jacob POV
Marie wasn't who she appeared to be. And neither was Mr. Mason. There were just too many similarities to not be them.
Watching Marie's back as she stomped to gym, I turned around and started to run down the hall.
I don't care if it was against rules. I had to find the others.
Bella wasn't dead.
Bella was Marie.
finally! Jeez, took them long enough to figure it out...anyways...
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