CH. 37

Edward stopped me in the hall before we went into class to give me a wonderful, but still somewhat school appropriate, kiss. When we entered the room I noticed about 1/2 the students were there already. Edward took me up to the teacher and I told him my name, and showed him my schedule to prove I was in the class. He decided to be evil and make me introduce myself after the bell rang. Edward stayed by my side, thankfully.

"Hello. I'm Isabella Swan. I just moved here from California." The class was silent for a second before a nasally voice spoke up.

"Why are you and Eddie holding hands? You just met him today...don't be a slut"

"Actually Lauren. Bella and I have known each other for a while. Our parents are friends, and I should be allowed to hold my girlfriend's hand if I want to." Edward said back.

"I've never met you before...and your last name is Swan? Is Emmett you cousin or something?"
"No, actually. Emmett's my brother. And like I said, I moved...from California before Spring Break. Edward and his family used to live there ya' know?" I decided to let them think what they wanted from that statement. Either they'd think we'd been dating for a while and I moved here to be with him, or they'd make something completely unrealistic up. I didn't really care. Just then I noticed Angela and Ben were in this class.

"Hey Angela! I'm so glad we ended up having a class together!"

"Me too Bella!" Ang said. We smiled at each other and Edward and I took seats near her. The whole class was not-so-silently whispering about how I knew Angela too, but luckily the teacher started the lesson.

After class ended the teacher gave us time to talk.

"Spring Break just ended, and I don't expect you to pay attention anyway. Just keep the noise level down!" Everyoen in the class turned around and changed seats to talk to their friends. I turned to Angela and asked her about her break, she and Ben spent most of it together. I noticed a few people around us eavesdropping, so I made sure not to say anything I wanted kept private. We compared schedules and we had Art, English Lunch and Gym together.

"Hey Edward. Angela is in my Art class, so you don't have to walk me. I don't want you being late to your class." I turned to him, trying to gauge his reaction. He looked like he was trying not to smile.

"Do you not want me to walk you to class my Bella?"
"Of course not Edward. I would love it, I just don't want you getting into trouble because of me!" I gave him a quick peck on the cheek, and saw Angela grinning a little from her seat next to us.

"Well, I'm walking with you to Art, if you and Angela don't mind?"
"I'm game if Ang. is. I don't know how she feels about you though. She might hate you...you never know!" I joked with him. He feigned hurt, while Angela laughed and said he could only come with us if he promised to be on his best behavior!

"Of course Angela! I'm shocked you would insinuate otherwise!" We joked the rest of the period, until class was over. The three of us walked to the Art room, and Angela went to a table next to Ben. I saw Alice and Jasper come in a little later. Edward was still in the room, waiting for the teacher with me when Emmett and Rosalie came in too.

"Edward, are you going to take your seat? And...oh, who is this?" He asked, gesturing to me.

"This is Isabella Swan, she'll be in this class with us." So, I have Art with ALL my friends!! YAY!! (not sarcasm for once!)

The teacher, Mr. Gabriel (A/N:my stoner art teacher from Junior High) looked at my schedule, then told me to sit where ever I wanted. Edward and I took a table to ourselves. There were 8 tables, but only 12 people in the class. I didn't know the other 3 girls, but the guy was Mike Newton.

"Okay class, new student, Isabella Swan."

"Bella" Jasper, Alice, Rose, Emmett, Edward, and I all corrected him. "Sorry" I muttered.

"Okay, Bella, it seems you already know most of the class, but brief introduction anyway please, since I do not know you. If you don't mind?"
"Bella Swan. Emmett's sister. Junior. Moved from California." I blushed and sat down.

"Well, free period. You'll be starting on a project tomorrow, I just need to decide what I want you to do. Don't get loud, and please don't leave. I'm trusting you...wait! I don't think I can leave two Swans unattended...hmmmm"
"Oh, you don't have to worry Mr. Gabriel. From what I've heard, I'm nothing like Emmett." I smiled brightly at the teacher, and my brother. Letting him know I still loved him.

"Okay, well...I'm leaving. But I could be back at any time to check up on you!" He left us with that ever-so-frightening warning.

"OH! So, what should we do! No teacher for a whole class!! I say Truth or Dare!" Alice suggested, and everyone agreed. The girls were Jessica, Amanda, and Rebecca. They seemed nice enough, and were eager to play. After a pretty fun 45 minutes, resulting in Emmett having red and blue paint in his hair, Alice having to wear a painting smock until lunch, Jasper going commando, Edward's nails being painted, All 3 girls having to switch clothes, Ben and Angela professing their love for each other, and Rose and I having to sing a horrible version of 'Barbie Girl', the bell rang and we all went to our next class.

I had Pre-Cal with Emmett and Mike! Edward walked me to class, and even kissed me goodbye. Emmett walked Rose to class too, but was back right as Edward was leaving, so I wasn't alone for a second. This teacher didn't make me introduce myself, and I got to sit next to Emmett. He kept sending scary evil glares to Mike and Tyler when they wouldn't stop staring at me, and class went by pretty smoothly. I've never been great at Math, but when I try really hard, I can manage an A. So far, the day's been great. The bell just rang and Edward is already at the door, waiting to walk me to my next class. I know Alice is going to be there with me, since it's AP English III, and I'm looking forward to it. I gave Emmett a hug goodbye, and he promised to see me at lunch.