BPOV
The ride to Forks High is calm and filled with light touches and classical music. It's so peaceful just being with each other; however, as soon as we pull in the parking lot, I feel Edward tense beside me.
"What's wrong?" I ask concerned.
"Nothing really, I'm just not looking forward to being away from you all day while listening to all of the hormonal thoughts about your beautiful body." He pouts
"Well maybe we'll have some classes together. Let's go get your schedule."
I try to get out, but Edward insists that I wait for him to come around and open my door for me. I think it's a waste of time, but it makes him feel good to take care of me so I just let it go.
We make our way into the school and head toward the main office. I wait outside while Edward checks in and talks to the secretary. Several minutes have passed and I'm starting to get worried that something might be wrong. Peeking through the window I see Edward standing at the desk with a pained look on his face as he looks at the floor and Mrs. Cope is smiling and chatting away at him. Poor guy. I forgot to warn him about how chatty she can be. Smiling, I push the door open and Edward looks at me with big eyes.
"Hi Mrs. Cope! How are you today?" I ask in my most bubbly and sincere voice while inwardly rolling my eyes.
"Bella! I'm doing just fine honey. How are you? Oh! This is Edward Cullen. He's a new student this year. Isn't that fantastic? I was just telling him how much I adore his parents. They are just the sweetest people. Don't you think? I just love how much they do for the community. They've raised some great kids too. Anyway, Edward here is your class schedule and a map of the school. If you need any help don't be afraid to ask."
"Thank you Mrs. Cope. I'm sure I can find my way." He says and starts moving to the door, almost a little too fast.
"Tell your parents I say hello!" She calls after us as we basically run out of the office.
As soon as we are out of the door Edward leans against the wall looking exhausted.
"You are my hero, Bella! Who knew a person could talk so fast and so much in such a small amount of time? And don't even get me started on her thoughts. She's more than just a little fond of my father." He shudders.
"That's Mrs. Cope for you" I laugh "You never go to see her without a buddy who can help you get out again. Sorry I should have warned you."
"Yes you really should have." he grumbles "Anyway here's my class schedule. Let's compare."
"Well it looks like we have Spanish, Pre-Cal, and Chemistry together. We also have the same lunch." I say after a minute of comparison.
"Well I guess that's better than nothing" he says clearly disappointed.
"Yeah I guess. I wish it could have been more though."
"Me too." He says as the first bell rings. "Come on we better go or we're going to be late."
We make our way to Spanish class which we both have first and find seats together in the back. Since we missed yesterday, we get a couple of curious glances from other students. Finally the last bell rings and Mr. Murphy calls the class to order. He introduces Edward as the new student and makes Edward stand up and say a little bit about himself. I snicker the entire time, thankful that I'm not the one who is new this year.
Finally we make it to the end of the day. Lunch was interesting with Alice and Jasper. They are complete polar opposites of each other and are fun to watch. Alice went on and on about taking me shopping and we made a date to go to the mall. Jasper just sat there with a smirk on his face. I guess he's glad that she found a new shopping partner. Oh well, I don't mind shopping, and I need some new clothes anyway. Eventually Edward rescued me from Alice's ramblings about shoes and designers by saying we needed to go to our lockers before class. Nice save.
Edward and I only had three classes together but I have three others with Alice or Jasper. Government is my last class of the day and it's the only one I have without one of the Cullens with me.
Mrs. Jones is a new teacher this year and she teaches Government and Economics. I had Econ earlier in the day with Alice, so Mrs. Jones and I have already met.
There's only one empty seat left when I walk into the room, Edward and I must have spent too long in the hallway together. As I sit down, I notice Mike Newton behind me. He has had a crush on me since I moved to Forks. He asked me out during our sophomore year, but I politely declined. He's not bad looking and he's a nice guy, but he's just not my type. Obviously because he's not a beautiful vampire with golden eyes and bronze hair. Even though I turned him down we are still friends and talk occasionally.
I smile politely at him as I sit down, but can't say anything more because the bell rings and Mrs. Jones starts introducing herself. I heard her speech earlier today so thankfully I can just zone out while she's talking.
Edward is in English class right now with Alice. Each time he had to leave me today, it got harder and harder. He explained to me that since we are in the early stages of our mating that our need to be around each other is very strong. After a little while it will lessen, but it will never fully go away. Right now it is actually physically uncomfortable for me to be away from him. I can feel how uncomfortable and anxious he is and it makes me feel even worse; just one of the side effects of being mates.
The clock says we only have twenty minutes until school is over, and I'm getting really antsy. I need Edward.
Mrs. Jones starts passing out our books and wants us to read chapter one so that we can discuss it before class is over. I only manage to get halfway through it before I can't focus anymore. Only 10 more minutes.
"Isabella? Are you paying attention?" Mrs. Jones asks, pulling me from my thoughts
"What?"
"I asked you to name the three branches of government and why there are three separate branches."
I don't know the answer. What am I gonna say?
"Legislative, Judicial and Executive are the three branches of government and we have them separate so that they can keep each other in check." Mike suddenly calls out from behind me.
"Thank you Mr. Newton." Mrs. Jones says before she moves on to another topic. I turn around to thank Mike and he just nods at me and smiles.
Finally the last bell rings and I can't get out of my seat fast enough. I'm heading to the door when I hear Mike behind me.
"Hey Bella wait up" he yells.
"Sorry Mike I really have to go" I say without even turning around.
"That's okay I'll catch up. Are you feeling alright? What happened back there?" He asks concerned and lays a friendly hand on my shoulder. Immediately I'm filled with overwhelming fear and everything goes black.
EPOV
I hate this. I can hardly stand being away from Bella. At least I can watch her through the eyes of the other people in her classroom, my poor mate doesn't have that advantage. I know we are both feeling anxious and uncomfortable, and we are feeding off of each other which is making it worse. Only ten more minutes and then I can go to her. I hate the thought of her being in pain or even a little bit uncomfortable. I wish I could take it all away. I would gladly feel twice as bad as I do now if she would feel no discomfort.
I'm currently watching Bella through the mind of Mike Newton who is sitting close to her and surprisingly is paying attention to class.
"Isabella? Are you paying attention?"
Uh oh Bella has been spacing out. I don't think she knows the answer. She's going to be so embarrassed. She's just sitting there. Why isn't she saying anything? Maybe if I tell Mrs. Jones the answer she will lay off Bella.
And there's goes Mike Newton in to save the day. He's lucky his thoughts are purely of a friendship manner or I would rip him limb from limb. Suddenly Alice's thoughts cut in and I turn to look at her sitting next to me.
Bella's fidgeting in her seat and she jumps up when the bell rings. She's moving surprisingly fast for a human towards the door. Mike calls out for her and she doesn't slow down as she answers him. When he puts his hand on her arm I let out a low grown and Bella faints. (End of vision)
Edward you won't make it in time but you have to go. I don't know what happened but Mike just decided to try to talk to her when she couldn't answer that question in class. He wanted to make sure she was okay—
I can't do anything but look at Alice in horror as her thought is interrupted with the bell. Something is wrong with my Bella and I won't make it in time to prevent it.
I jump out of my seat and barely able to maintain my human facade as I rush towards Mrs. Jones' classroom. I arrive just in time to see Bella falling to the floor and I reach out and catch her in my arms. Newton's thoughts are going crazy.
I don't know what happened. She was acting funny and I just wanted to make sure she was okay. I hope I didn't cause this. Oh man look at how Edward's looking at me. He's going to kill me.
I must be looking at him too intensely and I try to relax my face. I don't know what happened, but if he did anything to hurt my Bella I will kill him. Slowly.
I'm running my hands all over Bella's face as I sit on the floor with her in my lap. Mrs. Jones and all of the students from the class are gathered around us, but I don't care. I just want Bella to open her eyes. I look over at Alice with a raised eyebrow.
She'll open her eyes in about thirty seconds Edward. She's going to be disoriented at first. I think we should take her to Carlisle so he can tell us what happened and if she's okay. He's at home today.
I agree with her, but I don't let her know. I can't concentrate on anything until I know that Bella is awake. Soon I see her eyelids fluttering just like Alice said.
"Bella? Please wake up love. I need to see you. I need to know that you're okay." I whisper to her and her eyes slowly open.
"What happened? Why am I on the floor in the middle of class? Ugh what did I trip over this time?" She groans and I can't help but smile at her.
"Everything is fine love, you just fainted. I think we need to take you to see my dad and make sure there's nothing wrong." I say loud enough for everyone to hear. I don't want anyone calling an ambulance. There's only one doctor I want looking at my mate.
"You want me to meet your dad?" Bella asks scared.
"Of course that would be the part you focus on. Yes love I think he needs to examine you to make sure you're okay." I tell her "Now lets go." I pick her up in my arms and start carrying her to the Volvo.
"Edward put me down I can walk." She hisses.
"Bella you just fainted in a classroom when another man touched you and I wasn't there to protect you. Please let me hold you." I beg her. I just can't bear the thought of putting her down right now.
"Alright but if I get too heavy, you can let me walk." I just laugh as I open the car door and put her gently in the seat.
"You don't weigh a thing, beautiful." Kissing her nose I chuckle and shut the door.
Alice is flitting along behind me holding Bella's backpack in one hand and Jaspers hand in the other. They climb in the backseat and we squeal out of the parking lot.