A/N: I don't know if it was mentioned in Twilight, but I don't know the trig teachers name or if it was a girl or guy so I'm just going to make it a guy feel free to correct me!
Sorry I forgot the disclaimer for the last chapter, but obviously Twilight, New Moon, or Eclipse, they all belong to Stephenie Meyer. So if I forget a disclaimer for a future chapter, I'm guessing you will have read this chapter so this is my disclaimer for them too!
I woke up earlier than usual to get ready for school. I wanted to look good on my first day. I quickly took a shower and dried my hair. I'm not the biggest fan of makeup, but I put a little mascara on to make my eyes look a little brighter. I pulled on my favorite jeans and a graphic tee shirt that had Mickey and Minnie kissing on it. I am like the queen of graphic tee shirts I live in them. Sure I have money, but I'm a simple girl who doesn't like anything too flashy…well, save for my car, but who wouldn't want that car?
I finished getting ready and grabbed my back pack and a jacket and a piece of toast for breakfast, then left for my first day at Forks High. I parked in front of the front office to get my schedule. I walked into the small, warm office and walked up to the front desk.
The woman sitting there looked up and smiled at me. "You must be Isabella Swan. I'm Mrs. Cope, we've been waiting for you to come," she said kindly, but there was something behind her eyes that said she knew why I was here. "Here is your schedule and a slip a paper for each of your teachers to sign. Please bring it back at the end of the day. If you need any help, you can ask me or one of the other students."
I smiled kindly at her, "Thank you." When I got back outside I noticed a line of cars going around to the back of the school, where I guessed was the student parking. I quickly got in my car and followed suit. I was surprised my car was the nicest one there. Usually there were a couple other expensive cars in the parking lot of schools, but here the only other newer car was a Volvo. I couldn't help but feel a little self conscious. Everyone was staring at me as I walked towards my first class not only because I was new, but because I clearly had money but the looks of my car. I wasn't ashamed of my car or being new, but I couldn't help the slight blush that rose to my cheeks.
I quickly made my way to my first class, English with Mr. Mason. I gave the slip of paper to Mr. Mason to sign, then took a seat at the back of the class. I was a little peeved he didn't introduce me to the class or have me introduce myself.
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Finally in my third period class, trigonometry, the teacher made me introduce myself. I stood at the front of the room and said, "I'm Isabella Swan, but I hate being called Isabella so just call me Bella. I moved here from Phoenix to live with my dad because I got into a little bit of trouble with the law…" The teacher cut me off and asked me to sit down. I smirked and went back to my seat. When I started explaining about my incident with the law I figured I might as well clear some of the air. It was clear after my encounter with Mrs. Cope this morning that rumors were going around by why I was here.
I shuddered at the thought of the rumors that were spread about me back in Phoenix. I pushed the memories aside, not wanting to get all emotional in class, and focused on what the teacher was talking about.
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I was thankful when lunch came. In every class so far, they were covering things I had just finished studying in Phoenix.
"Hey! You're Bella right?" a curly brown haired girl said, walking next to me to the cafeteria. I recognized her from my trig and Spanish classes.
"That's me. And you are…I'm sorry I didn't exactly get introduced to other students today," I said.
"I'm Jessica. Yeah, teachers don't really seem to enjoy their jobs here…Well mostly they like harassing us poor students," Jessica and I laughed. "Come sit with us at lunch. I'll introduce you to some of my friends." I followed Jessica into the cafeteria. It was clear to me she was top dog of the junior class. I didn't really want to get sucked in to that group, but I didn't want to be rude or sit by myself, so I followed her.
"This is Lauren, Angela, Mike, Tyler, and Ben," Jessica said pointing to each person at her table. "Guys, this is Bella, she's new."
Jessica and I sat down and I said hello to everyone.
"So, Bella, you mentioned you got into some trouble with the law back in Phoenix and that was why you moved here. What happened?" Jessica asked after a few minutes. So that was why she was so eager for me to sit with her, I thought.
I grinned. "I had a bit of a party habit. Let's just say I got caught at four or so parties that were serving alcohol to minors, and let's not forget the array of drugs that were served there, anyway, I got caught intoxicated at all four of them, above the legal limit for adults," I shrugged like it was no big deal. "After the third one I had to go to court and was sentenced to fifty hours of community service and had a year of probation. I violated my probation after I got caught at the last party and my dad got me out of going to juvie by having me move here.
"That's my story, and if you could refrain from embellishing it, I would really appreciate it," I am not one to brag. The only reason I told the story was because Jessica asked, and because this way I didn't feel bad about asking her or the others not to embellish it.
I looked at everyone's faces around the table. Lauren, who I could already tell was a snob, looked disgusted. Jessica had a grin on her face. Angela, who was sweet and shy, looked sympathetically at me. And the guys looked impressed and a little, dare I say, intimidated.
I glanced up from my listeners and looked across the cafeteria. At a table by the windows, I saw a group of five of the most beautiful people I had ever seen. They all had extremely pale skin like they hadn't seen the sun in a few years. There was an intimidating, gorgeous tall blonde girl. Next to her, a big guy with curly dark hair and huge muscles. Then a lean guy with honey blonde hair. Next to him was a shirt pixie like girl. She had short black hair and was probably not even five feet tall. Last was a boyish looking guy with stylishly-messy, bronze hair. He caught me looking at him. I didn't look away though. He looked at me with curiosity. The intensity of his stare caused me to blush. When he looked away I leaned over to Jessica knowing she would know their story, whether it was true or not I would decide for myself.
"Who are they?" I whispered.
She looked across to where I was staring. "That's Edward, Emmett, and Alice Cullen. They two blondes are Jasper and Rosalie Hale. They live together. Dr. Cullen and his wife adopted them. But I guess they are together though. Like Emmett and Rosalie and Jasper and Alice," she explained.
"Who is the bronze haired one?" I asked looking at him.
"That's Edward, but don't bother, he doesn't date. Supposedly none of the girls here are good looking enough for him." I could have sworn I saw him roll his eyes, which made me laugh, but maybe my eyes were playing tricks on me. Jessica's tome made it clear he turned her down. I'm sure that was a bruise to her giant ego.
I wasn't interested in Edward romantically, I just found him intriguing. I wasn't really looking for a relationship, but if it came along I certainly wouldn't protest…unless the guy just wanted to get into my pants. The bell rang for our next class. Mine was Biology along with Angela and Mike. They showed me the way to class.
"So is that your Mercedes?" Mike asked as we walked to class.
I laughed, "Yeah. I got it yesterday."
"Nice car. Not many people, let alone teenagers, get nice cars like that in Forks. I didn't know your dad had so much money," Mike said.
I was slightly annoyed with his assumption and his even asking. "Oh no, Charlie doesn't have that much money from what I know. My grandfather had a lot of money and set up a savings account for my first car. I had enough to buy that one," I clarified.
"Oh," Mike said, clearly embarrassed.
I was happy we reached the class. Mike and Angela went to their seats as I walked up to the front of the class room. As I walked by I noticed the only empty seat was right next to Edward. Mr. Banner signed my slip and told me to take a seat in the chair next to Edward.
"Hey," I said sitting down next to him. He sat at the very edge of his side of the table, his hands were tightened into fists, and his jaw was clenched shut. He turned his head a fraction to show he heard and acknowledged me. From what Jessica had explained to me, I hadn't even expected even a tiny response from Edward.
Class passed slowly and Mr. Banner droned on about yet another subject I had already covered in Phoenix. I looked down at my schedule I groaned quietly seeing as I had gym next, I wasn't the most graceful people, most of the time I can barely stay vertical. Edward turned his head towards me looking at me, then back to the front of the room. The bell rang and he was the first one out of the room.
"What class do you have next?" Mike asked as I gathered up my things.
"Gym," I sighed unhappily.
"Me too, I'll walk you there," Mike offered. I reluctantly followed. He wasn't doing a good job of being subtle.
I was lucky not to have to participate today. When the bell rang I went to the office to turn my slip back in. When I walked into the main office I saw Edward talking to Mrs. Cope about a schedule change. When someone walked in behind me, a breeze blew and Edward stiffened. He turned and glared at me. I was slightly taken aback, but recovered quickly smiling, and wiggling my fingers at him. He mumbled to Mrs. Cope and rushed off.
"How was your first day?" Mrs. Cope asked, looking at me disapprovingly. She must of heard about my introduction in trig.
I smiled. "Great! I think I'm going to have fun in Forks." I left the office and made my way to my car.
People were mingling around my car as I walked into the parking lot. I saw Jessica whispering to Lauren, a look of bitter jealousy on their faces. "Hey guys, do you mind? I got places to be," I said walking through the crowd. People scattered, some faces pink with embarrassment, others in awe of the car. I got in and left school as quickly as possible.
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When I got home, I did my homework quickly since it was all stuff I learned before. Then I made up dinner for Charlie and I, which would be done by the time he got home from work. After that I went upstairs and turned on my computer. I turned on iTunes and clicked on my new favorite song, Misery Business by Paramore. I couldn't help but dance around the room and sing along with the lyrics as it played.
I'm in the business of misery, let's take it from the top
She's got a body like an hourglass that's tickin like a clock
It's a matter of time before we all run out...
When i thought he was mine she caught him by the mouth
I waited eight long months
She finally set him free
I told him i can't lie, he was the only one for me
Two weeks and we had caught on fire
She's got it out for me, but i wear the biggest smile
Whoa... i never meant to brag
But i got him where i want him now
Whoa... it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
But god does it feel so good
Cause i got him where i want him now
And if you could then you know you would
Cause god it just feels so...
It just feels so good
Second chances they don't never matter, people never change
Once a whore you're nothing more i'm sorry that'll never change
And about forgiveness, we're both supposed to have exchanged
I'm sorry honey, but i'm passing up, now look this way
Well there's a million other girls who do it just like you
Looking as innocent as possible to get to who
They want and what they like it's easy if you do it right
Well I refuse, I refuse, I refuse!
Whoa... i never meant to brag
But i got him where i want him now
Whoa... it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
But god does it feel so good
Cause i got him where i want him right now
And if you could then you know you would
Cause god it just feels so...
It just feels so good
I watched his wildest dreams come true
Not one of them involving you
Just watch my wildest dreams come true
Not one of them involving ...
Whoa, I never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him now ...
Whoa... i never meant to brag
But i got him where i want him now
Whoa... it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
But god does it feel so good
Cause i got him where i want him now
And if you could then you know you would
Cause god it just feels so...
It just feels so good
I laughed at myself as the song finished. Sometimes I couldn't help but be a typical girl. I sat down at my desk and took out a blank piece of paper and began drawing. Art was one of those things I loved to do but never thought I was good enough at, but my walls in my room were so drab. They needed something. A word came to mind and I started drawing it in curving, fancy letters.
I was nowhere near finished when Charlie came home, but I put the drawing aside for the time being and went down to take out dinner from the oven.
"How was your first day of school?" Charlie asked when we were settled down for dinner.
"Good, actually. The classes were kind of boring since I already coved most of the stuff they were working on back in Phoenix. I met some new people too. For the most part they all seemed nice," I knew I had to be careful of what I said about people because Charlie probably knew their parents and I wouldn't want it to get back to someone like Jessica that I thought she was stuck up.
"That's nice," Charlie said shortly. We spent the rest of the meal in silence. I wished Charlie would give me more of a chance. I know I messed up in Phoenix, and I don't want to mess up here. But he isn't helping by not giving me the time of day. I guess the only thing I can do is keep trying to talk to him and do the best that I can here to prove that I've changed my ways.
I cleaned up the dishes after dinner and retreated to my room. I worked on my drawing for a couple more hours and decided to go to sleep. I lay down thinking of Edward Cullen and they way he reacted to me today. I know I sound conceited, but I haven't had a guy ignore or noticeably not like me since my first year of high school. I shrugged it off and turned over, falling asleep.
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The next day at school Edward wasn't there. A thousand thoughts raced through my head as to why he wasn't. I just hoped it had nothing to do with me.
Hope you liked this chapter! I will start writing chapter three tomorrow night and hopefully get it done and posted by Sunday! I didn't read through this chapter and revise it so sorry if there are any mistakes or sentences that just don't make sense! And sorry about all the exclamation points haha
Reviews are always appreciated as well as suggestions!
