Yo chapter seven! Angst chapter coming up next WOO! Sorry this is a short chapter. Next one should be lengthy.
Disclaimer: Me not Stephenie. Period.
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"Hey wake up you lazy bum!" Danny shouted as he walked by my room. As I began to focus my eyes, I searched for my clock. It was only a quarter past eight. That meant I had…
"Danny you bastard! Why didn't you wake me up earlier!" I yelled. Considering my time crunch, I threw on the closest things (I.e. a hoodie and jeans), did my hair and shot out the door. Forget breakfast, I was already late. Jasper would have to deal with navy eyes.
When I pulled up to school, I noticed both the Volvo and convertible and felt relived. Jasper would be in class today. Just the thought made my heart tremble in my chest and made my pulse quicken. I'd have to work on that sometime.
Taking a final glance at the clock on my dashboard, I sighed and patted myself on the back. Driving like a bat out of hell saved me seven minutes. Plenty of time to get to class. Also, enough time to throw on eyeliner.
Just as I turned on some music, Jasper appeared in the passenger seat. It was still a mystery how he was so silent, but I figured it came with being a stealthy predator. He was a stealthy puma waiting for his prey. I shook my head violently. I'd been reading too much literature lately. Metaphors were running rapid in my brain. Oh, joy.
"Hey. How did you get in here anyway? I had the doors locked…" I stated as I leaned in to my rear-view mirror in order to put on my eyeliner.
"That's not important. Why are you putting that junk on anyway? You look fine." He said looking at me with his gorgeous eyes. It didn't work this time. Halfway through my process I glared at him and continued. I did not look fine. I was wearing a plain grey sweatshirt and jeans. That was hardly acceptable. My image would be ruined. Jasper chuckled as I continued to ignore his remark.
As we walked to class, I witnessed a miracle--it wasn't raining. Surprised, I waved my hand in the air just to make sure. It really wasn't raining. Huh.
"No, it's not raining dork." Jasper stated as I waved my arms in the air. I shot him a death glare that soon melted into a chuckle.
"Dork? Freak is more like it Superman." I stated as we maneuvered into class. After stripping off our semi-dry coats, we headed to our desks.
"Superman? Hardly. It doesn't matter anyway, you're still cute." Damn him! Edward was in the room and here he was making me blush. I fought it down with all my might. I could never let my arch-nemesis win.
Casually, I took my seat and sighed. I had made it this far. My career should have changed to acting. Hiding emotions were beginning to be second nature now. Giggling at my thoughts, I pulled out the notes for the English project. Jasper and I were already done, but I was obsessive compulsive and needed to make sure it was perfect.
A chuckle behind me made me turn. "What's so funny Ed?" I said narrowing my eyes.
"Oh nothing. You're just the only girl in shop class. It sure is hard to be a girl all the time huh Amber?" Edward stated nonchalantly with a snide smile. I wanted to punch his perfect teeth out and then push them into his eyeballs. Unfortunately, he was: stronger, faster, and immortal. How did he know I was in there anyway? I just switched into class yesterday and hadn't even told Jasper.
"How do you know that!" I demanded turning around to face him. It was partner time anyway; no one would notice me having a chat with my best pal in the whole wide world.
"I can read minds."
"No you can't." I stated narrowing my eyes suspiciously. For some reason, I believed him. However, that was completely impossible. Then again…
"Yes I can. For example, the teacher is about to tell us about the grading rubric. Also, about another upcoming book report." After the teacher rambled on about his weekend, he jumped into the rubric then the new report. So he was lucky. What of it?
"Ok, Mr. Big Shot. Read my mind." I challenged. There was no way he could read minds. That was just crazy and impossible.
"I can't. You're like Bella. You both drive me insane. I think your ESP blocks it out though. Like a river out to sea. It only goes one way. Not like I'd enjoy reading your mind anyway. It's probably full of nothing." I clenched my fists in anger before realizing what he had said about my powers.
"Who told you!" I asked under my breath as the teacher continued talking.
"You yell a lot when you are mad and I haven't seen you explode at school once. Besides, a little bird told me." Instantly, my head turned to Jasper who seemed to be reading a book at the time. I knew he was faking and listening to our conversation. A little bird huh? I said in my mind directing it toward Jasper. Once again, he blew it off and chuckled. That habit was starting to tick me off.
After class, I traveled to woodshop alone. Even though I was still thinking about Edward's comments, I felt as though taking my anger out on poor chunks of tree would help. Woodshop was an elective after all; I could totally bomb the class if I wanted.
Upon entering, all eyes were on me. With a wave, I headed to a station filled with wood and listened to instructions. We were supposed to make a mailbox. Simple enough. Starting in, I noticed all the eyes still on me. Let them stare, I thought, I'm not caring right now.
However, one boy was so engrossed at staring at me he managed to saw into his finger. As blood spurted from the wound, I rolled my eyes. What a loser. However, it didn't stop there. After cutting himself open, he bumped into counter and a razor fell onto him slashing open his shoulder.
"I'll take him to the nurse." I stated. On the way there, we shared a pleasant conversation, although I wasn't paying attention to him. I was paying attention the blood running down his polo. Every time I looked away, my gaze would slowly drift back.
After dropping him off at the nurses, I felt relieved. I wouldn't have to see it anymore. It worried me how entranced I was by the blood. This always happened when I went hunting, but I never realized how bad it was until now. Hanging my head down, I sighed. To my luck, when I opened my eyes, a trail of blood could be seen below me.
As if hypnotized, I leaned over and swooped up some blood on my finger. I stared at it, rapt. Before I knew it, I had licked the blood off my finger. Appalled by my actions, I stood frozen. However, that didn't last long. My blood boiled and the familiar snap told me I was in the form I feared.
I watched as my nails grew claw-like and I could feel the amount of adrenaline pumping through my veins increasing. Why, why of all places did I have to snap at school? I made the fatal mistake at looking at the ground. I was about to jump on the ground when a voice called me from behind.
"Amber? Hey, babe. What are you doing out of class?" The heart-breaking voice said its owner nearing by the sound of his footsteps on the asphalt.
"I'm not Amber. I don't know who or what I am." I stated choking back the tears forming in my eyes. I turned to look at Jasper, my crimson eyes brimming with tears. Jasper looked at me confused. "I'm sorry." I stated taking off toward the woods. A beast like me didn't need to be seen.
As I ran, a wave of calmness washed over me. Stiffening, I turned to see Jasper catching up to me. "Why did you follow me? Go away before I hurt you!" I demanded my voice gruff.
"Right now, you hurting me is not on top of my to-do list." He yelled, slightly aggravated, as he sped up. The beast lashed out at him, missing by a mere centimeter. The blood in my veins was boiling. Every sense was sharpened, every reaction quickened, every trace of humanity lost.
"Amber. I'm not leaving." He said forcefully as he caught up with me. Once again, I lashed out involuntarily. I was attempting to tame the beast, but something went wrong. Way wrong.
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I remember hitting the ground and slipping into unconsciousness, after that--nothing. When I awoke from my state, I was laying on my back with Jasper above me stroking my hair and holding my hand while resting his forehead on mine.
"Welcome back." He whispered, helping me sit up right. I looked around the clearing from his lap. The clearing looked like a small hurricane had passed through followed by several flash floods and a tornado. I covered my mouth in awe.
"Di--did the other me do this?" I asked looking up into his eyes for comfort. When I looked up, I noticed several slashes on his arm and one across his cheek. He seemed to know what I was going to ask next and replied before I could even ask.
"I'm fine. Personally, I'm happier you're back. If I had to kill you, I couldn't live with myself knowing you were really gone." A meek smile spread across my face as the tears began to roll down. Jasper closed his eyes and pulled me into him. There I cried in his chest like a total idiot.
"You may have to one of these days Jasper. I don't know who I am, where I belong..." I sucked in a hallow breath before continuing, "Jasper, can I ask something of you?"
"Yes." He breathed in my ear, "What is it love?"
"If I ever hurt anyone while in berserk mode, please…eliminate me." He clutched me tighter to his chest before tilting my head up to look at him.
"I promise," He whispered wiping away my tears with his thumbs, "Now promise me you won't ever turn me away." The rain began to fall heavily as we held each other in silence. Finally, I managed to mutter out my words.
"I promise."
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Get excited! Next chapter is angsty! I am already excited!