Chapter 5
On my way to school I couldn't help but wonder what kind of deal my dad had going with the people on the rez. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but they were all just out of luck. They should have known that they couldn't make my decisions for me. Oh well they'll find out soon enough. Pulling into the school I saw their silver volvo and most of the Cullen's standing out by the car. Ahh time to put my plan into action, but first it might be a smart thing to put my shield up around me. I would really hate to out them and myself in front of all these people slinging a vampire across the parking lot for trying to eat me. I walked right up to them and couldn't help seeing the surprised looks on their faces. It honestly made me want to laugh. I bet there aren't a lot of people around here who actually talk to them or even make an effort. Well here goes nothing.
"Hi guys I'm Bella and I'm new. I just thought I'd say hello and see if by chance Alice could help me out in some of the classes we have together. Since I'm here so late in the semester I'm kind of behind and all the teachers told me how smart you guys were. So do you think you'd be able to help me out. I'd also really like to get to know you and maybe be friends. So what do you think? Could you please help me out Alice?"
I noticed the blank look on her face while I was talking and then she had a really big smirk on her face. I guess she was going to agree if the note of mischief in her eye was any indication on the matter. "Sure I'd love to help you out. How about you sit with us at lunch and we can figure out how to get started with all this? " I noticed the looks the others were giving her especially Jasper. I took a little peek at Edward and he had a small smile gracing his gorgeous face while looking at me. Oh boy that damn tugging was back again. What in the hell is that feeling? Turning back to Alice I told her that was fine and I'd see them then. After we finished our conversation I headed off to first period with a lot of people staring at me. Oh wow I didn't think about what all the other people would be saying. This just might get back to Charlie before I'm ready to reveal my new friends. I should have known nosey Jessica and Lauren wouldn't keep their noses out of all this. As soon as I sat down they pounced. "So Bella what was that with you and the Cullen's outside just now? Do you know them or something? No one ever goes up and talks to them and they don't hang with anyone but their family. How would someone like you know them anyway? Why would they want to be friends with someone who just got here. They've been here for 2 yrs now and haven't talked to us or wanted to hang out."
"Well Jessica it really isn't any of your business, but I was asking them about work I missed and they seemed pretty nice to me. Alice invited me to eat lunch with them today and I'm going to. Who knows maybe we'll end up being best friends before it's all over. Maybe it's you guys they didn't want to talk to."
I mean seriously who was this girl to think she was beneath me. I know I really shouldn't have but the girl asked for it. I wrapped a small shield around the bottom or her chair that she was tipping back to talk to me and gave it a little nudge. She went spilling out on the floor face down and then jumped back up with her face red as a tomato. Everyone had seen it and were laughing their heads off at her. Even the teacher had a tiny smile they couldn't exactly wipe away. Wow this girl really must be something if even her teachers can't stand her. She looked around at everyone and took off out the door before the teacher could even ask if she was okay. I could have sworn I heard a laugh from the classroom next to us but I had to be mistaken. There's no way anyone knew what happened. By the end of class Jessica had finally shown backup and was really quiet. I guess she was really embarrassed. Serves her right. She shouldn't be so nasty and awful to people around her. Next class I had with Newton and he wouldn't leave me alone again. Jeez what is wrong with these boys in this town. Do I need to hang a sign around my neck saying I'm not interested in them. I mean one is a dog in reality and the other is playing a good job of being a Golden Retriever. I was sitting at my desk when he walked up.
"Hey Bella what was with you and that Edward Cullen boy this morning. I really don't think you should be hanging out with him and his family Bella. They are a bunch of freaks. As a matter of fact why don't you let me take you to a movie this weekend."
Oh I was boiling after that whole freak comment. What the hell I'm a witch and have powers coming in and this freaky shield thing. Oh but he calls them the freaks even though they are posing as normal high school students. I guess I'm going to have to be rude and get it all out there before he backs off. So here goes.
"Well Mike let me think about this for a second. Humm hell no I wouldn't want to go out with you. You're really a piece of crap for the way you treat other people especially the way you talk about and treat the Cullen's. They have been nothing but nice to me and I would love to make friends with them and hang out with them. Oh and another thing if Edward asks me out then my answer will be a definite yes since he seems to have manners and respect for other people. There's no way in hell I'd ever accept a date with you. I don't want a pet and you are the very definition of a Golden Retriever. Now if you don't mind go away and bother someone else."
He stood there for several minutes after that like he thought I was kidding and was going to back out of what I said. Finally the teacher called everyone to sit down so he could start our lesson for the day. I was so glad since I was done talking to Mike and his attitude. Maybe just maybe he'll get it after this. I noticed most of the people in class had been watching my exchange with Mike and seriously wondered how long it would be before it got back to the Cullen's and especially Edward. Oh well one more class and then we'll know for sure.