Chapter 5- Don't Ignore Me!
When I entered the lab room, I saw a guy who had been friendly this morning. I think his name was Mike. He walked over and started jabbering about something- I'm not sure what. Because my eyes found the only empty seat, which was right next to Edward Masen- I mean Cullen.
The bell rang and I walked over to the teacher's desk slowly, catching my toe on a stool and tripping. I looked at Edward. He looked like he was trying not to laugh. I glared at him, making him laugh harder. I sighed heavily and his smile- his crooked smile!- froze in place. It was quickly replaced by anger and…temptation? I puzzled over this as I got up and got my book.
I slid in my seat and smiled at him. "Hi."
He stared out the window, fists clenched on his knees. I realized he didn't want to get caught talking, so I wrote him a note: Before you were adopted, was your surname Masen? I passed it over. He didn't look at me, but his hand slowly slid over to grab it. I had it back before I could blink. His answer was quick: No. But I was sure that this was my Edward. I wrote back: I don't believe you. I held it out for him, but he never took it. Eventually I dropped it and took careful notes until class ended. When the bell rang, he was out the door before I could open my mouth.
Gym would have been awful if I had to participate. Today, the coach said I could observe, so I got to sit on the sidelines and contemplate Edward's behavior toward me. Even when he was mad, he never treated me like that in Phoenix. It must be that he didn't know how to deal with seeing me again. Yes, that must be it. I could relate. When Gym was over, Mike- good ol' Mike- walked me to the office where I had to bring back a slip signed by my teachers.
I went in and heard a soft voice arguing with the woman at the desk. I quickly realized this was the new voice of my Edward. "There must be another slot in Biology open- anything." He pleaded. I realized he was switching to another time in Biology. My fists clenched. How dare my former best friend treat me like this! He noticed my presence and said, "I see it's impossible. Thanks for your help." With a final glare at me, he left the office. My fingers shook as I handed her the slip. I had to get out of there or risk losing my sanity.
He didn't show up the next day.
