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Lost in Twilight

Chapter 4: Dazzle much?

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Forks High School looked nothing like the movie version. It was the first thing I noticed. I'm sure my mouth was open, but I couldn't seem to stop gaping. The school was small and the buildings were relatively near each other with pathways between them. The parking lot however was a perfect version of what it was portrayed as. I chained the bike to the post not that I thought anyone would actually steal it more of a habit. I took in a breath of air and looked up looking for the office. I stopped instantly. It took all my discipline not to shout and shake the girls passing by me, as I saw a silver Volvo parked next to a beat up Toyota. My adrenaline was at insane levels, which could not possibly be healthy for me. I had never felt this awake in my entire life. I wanted to run and touch it or at least take a picture by it. Of course that would have been insane, but the impulse was still there. The only thing that was able to pull me away from it was the fact that soon I would be seeing the Cullens in the flesh. I didn't know how I would last through the tedious day.

After the office I didn't even have to really look at the schedule I knew the classes already. I headed off to my first with enthusiasm that I had not felt at the high school I had attended myself. I didn't even notice all the stares I was getting until Eric came up to me.

"Hey! You're the new girl right? Taking the place of Isabella? I'm Eric." I was taken aback by his over friendliness, Bella had not been exaggerating. He fell right into step with me. I suppose I was even more of a curiosity here, I wondered how much they already knew about me.

"Um yeah I guess so."

"Ann right?"

"Yes with one n."

"Ah I see, you're from San Francisco huh? That must have been cool! I can show you around if you want?" His tone suggested it wasn't a question and he would do it without being asked to.

"It's fine I think I can find my own way, but thank-you for offering." We made it to English and I had the class's full attention. I took my slip to Mr. Mason and he took it assigning me to the back of the class. I took my seat and classes dragged on from there. By lunchtime my excitement had died down just a bit. Being stared at constantly got a bit tiring and I kept being asked the same questions. Jessica had quickly come up to me and now she stuck with me, I didn't quite know what to make of it. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to do what Bella had done or if I was supposed to separate myself it was confusing. So instead I just tried to be as friendly as I could. Jessica relayed the school's history to me. I was happy when Angela joined the group. She smiled shyly at me and I returned it with one of my own.

It was then that we entered the cafeteria my hands completely shaking again. My eyes instantly scanned the room and my world froze. I knew my mouth was open again and this time I tried to shut it, but didn't know if I managed it. I had prepared myself earlier, but nothing could have prepared me for this. The Cullens in reality was something no one could prepare for. I knew that Bella had gone on and on about how beautiful they were and now I could clearly see why. It was remarkable, there were no words to describe exactly how there skin seemed to glow and how perfect every line in their face was, not one imperfection. When my eyes met with the figure of Edward my thoughts were no longer functioning. So much for Rpattz. He had never been my Edward, but I had grown used to his face being plastered everywhere. Sure enough he was a great actor, but to me he just hadn't been right. The comparison was almost laughable now. There was no actor or model that could look even remotely like him. I was unable to breathe and then just like that a hand was waved in front of me breaking my gawking.

"An?" the girl beside me said.

I turned reluctantly. I was still not functioning properly. I didn't want to look away from the Cullens afraid if I did they would disappear.

"Oh of course you would stare at them. You look kind of pale though. Well that's the Cullens." She pushed me along since I had stopped near the doors. Her voice was excited ready to spill everything on the Cullens. She continued on and I stopped listening I knew far more than she would ever know about them. I continued to stare at Edward he was looking away talking to Alice; of course no one here would know that. It was then that it hit me that he hadn't reacted to my thoughts. Edward? It was stupid of me, but I figured I might as well get this out of the way. What else could I do? There was no way I would be able to block my thoughts without him figuring out that I was trying to. That would be just as suspicious as anything else. I braced myself for whatever was coming next, but nothing happened. Suddenly he looked up. I was taken aback, his eyes met mine and I knew I should look away but I was frozen again. They were pitch black as I knew they would be and they looked so intensely at me conveying nothing and yet I knew what his thoughts would be I didn't know what to do. His face changed from surprised to suspicious. He started to frown and I figured he was trying to read my thoughts. Still nothing came and I saw more frustration on his face. "Oh my god, he's totally staring at you." He turned away and I looked back to Jessica. That had been insane the way he was able to draw anyone out I placed a hand over my heart trying to steady it. I had no idea how I would survive Biology. Jessica continued to prattle on, but I could no longer focus. I shot glances at the Cullens whenever I could and I was sure they were aware of it, but I couldn't help it. They were like magnets for my eyes.

I entered the biology class later than I intended to. I had been fretting outside wondering what action I should take or if I should attempt conversation or not. This was a lot more difficult than I had imagined it to be. Finally I could stall no longer and I walked in without any plan. I didn't dare look in his direction I didn't need to be more nervous than I already was. I inhaled slowly trying to slow my heart rate it must have sounded like a foghorn to him. I handed my slip to Mr. Banner and sure enough he assigned me to his table. I walked slowly making sure not to make any sudden moves. I took my chair and placed my bag on the floor. The chair squeaked as I sat down.

"Hi." I mumbled out I didn't want him to think I was rude after all. Against my better judgment I looked up. Yeah that hadn't been a good idea. His eyes were scorching I imagined they were always like this and he was just unaware of it. I had to steady myself again. The tint of his hair was different than I had imagined, darker but other than that he was Edward. In every sense of the word right down to the dazzling techniques. My eyes were glued to him. He wasn't smiling, but he definitely wasn't glaring. Probably just trying to figure out my thoughts. I hadn't been worried about smelling like Bella as it had been said it was a rare thing, but it had been a small concern. I was both glad and a little saddened by this.

"Hi." He responded his voice giving nothing away. I closed my eyes and turned away. His voice was musical, perfect in pitch and sound. How had Bella managed this again?! I would just have to do my best. I clasped my hands together glad that he couldn't read my mind. It was impossible to listen to anything Mr. Banner said with him next to me. After all cellular anatomy wasn't that interesting to begin with. I could feel his gaze on me the entire time. He really didn't like not knowing huh? I wanted to speak with him, but what would I say? There were so many things that I had to be careful about if I admitted it to myself I knew that I should stay away and not disturb things but I couldn't help it he had always fascinated me. I sighed deeply and this seemed to trigger something in him. "My name is Edward, you're An correct?" I turned to him again. I had forgotten how he was always so determined to know everything I smiled and saw something flicker across his face in reaction. Damn I had to control my actions so meticulously around him.

"Yeah. Nice to meet you." I really needed to learn better conversation technique.

"You're from San Francisco right?" he continued. I wondered if he was going to start 20 questions. This was definitely a glaring contrast to what Bella's first impression had been. That was after all because I did not hold the temptation that she did for him. At least he didn't want to eat me I guess. From what I saw he seemed confused but relaxed nonetheless.

"Yeah. I came here from a transfer program."

"You must have gotten the short end of the stick." He smiled.

"Oh no I'm quite happy actually." I turned sideways wanting to better control my heart rate.

"Why?" There was blatant curiosity in his voice. It was amusing how simple it was to get to him.

"I like Forks."

"Oh? You've been here before?"

"Uhh." My mind drew a blank as to how I would explain this one. "Bella has told me a lot about this place." I looked up startled at having said her name and this surprised him as well. I watched his face but nothing changed. It was silly of me to expect anything he hadn't met her yet but it was still strange, an Edward whose world did not revolve around a name was one I wasn't accustomed to. I had to be more careful. I knew he was already suspicious of me. Luckily or unluckily the bell rang and it was time to head to gym. I groaned, though I did not possess Bella's disabling clumsiness I had absolutely no athletic ability in me and gym had always been a chore to me. I grabbed my bag and was startled when Edward handed me my book with a smile. I stood there dazed for a while. His expression turned worried.

"Are you alright?" I looked down feeling my cheeks redden. Dazzling so soon Edward?

"Yeah I'm good."

"Do you need help finding your next class?" He still wore a perplexed expression as I considered his offer. Naturally I wanted to spend as much time as I could with him but my mind was having a tug of war with itself. What I should do against what I wanted to do. I smiled up at him.

"Yeah." I would never win when the other option was him. He smiled back leaving me dazed as we started heading out. I could feel everyone's eyes on me. This would definitely get more and more tiring I was sure of it. I had been wrong at my assumptions. He stayed quiet the entire time. It wasn't an awkward silence though. The stares never stopped even when he turned to leave.

"I'll see you tomorrow An." He left with one last dazzling smile. I stood for a moment until I saw Mike Newton pass me giving me a strange look as he headed into the gym. Apparently I did not hold the appeal Bella had for him; I was sort of relieved actually. I was probably worse at dealing with guys than Bella was. I turned and headed towards my personal hell Edward still floating through my head.

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The chapters will get longer as the story progresses. :)