I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT. Now that that's out of the way, here is chapter two.

P.S-for an AH story by me check out Double Agent Alice.

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I'm still not completely sure why I broke my no friends rule on my first day, but I think that it was the idea of having someone to talk to. Alice seemed like she'd be a good friend, she obviously likes to talk.

Regardless, I planned on getting out of the class as soon as possible. But I guess I forgot my shield and Alice saw it. So before the bell rang she asked,

"Bella do you not want to be friends or something? Because if you don't I can leave you alone. It's just that you seem really nice and the only girl I have to talk to is my sister. And she got boring after the first decade." She looked so sad pouting like she was; it made me feel like a horrible person knowing I made her like that.

"It's not that Alice. I'll tell you why I keep myself guarded from others, but not here." I knew that I wasn't helping my situation but I couldn't stop myself.

"That's okay, I can see you will. Do you want to sit with me and my family at lunch?"

"No thanks; I think it'd be easier for me if I went one by one with your family," Although I do want to know who I saw. "Hey Alice? Do you know –"

"It was Edward that you saw this morning." Her talent saves time if nothing else. "He'll be in your Biology class."

Just then the bell rang. I wonder what Edward is like. I guess I'll find out after lunch during Bio.

Lunch passed quickly, considering I didn't have to eat. I spent the time in my car listening to music. Some people find my music rather depressing but hey, I'm a vampire, I'm aloud to be depressed very once in a while.

When the bell finally rang I was actually excited to meet Edward. I was curious to see if his personality could match his looks. If they can, wow but at the same time I'd be screwed. He might make me want to stay.

That's not likely to happen but still… it's a possibility. I may not even get a chance to talk to him. This time I'll remember to shield myself, my thoughts are private.

I've never met someone who could read thoughts. I wonder what it's like. Now I'm really thankful for my shield. Shit. I didn't have my shield 'on' this morning. I hope he didn't hear me basically checking him out.

When I walked into class I had to give Mr. Banner the same slip I'd given my other teachers. I noticed one boy kept staring at me, it was unnerving. My teacher pointed me to my seat. And just like my previous class, my teacher sat me next to a Cullen.

He looked just as good as I remembered. I know it was only a few hours ago but I thought my imagination may have been playing games.

His expression told me he was focusing really hard on something, that or he was disturbed by someone's thoughts.

Damn. I forgot my shield. I guess now he definitely knows what I think about him. No use in putting up my shield now. I guess I'll just have to get the introductions over with and find out if he's anything like Alice.

"Hi I'm Bella. I'm guessing your Edward."

I expected him to say hello back. Or shake my extended hand, but instead he said,

"Why can't I hear you?" I was slightly confused since I was blocking anything. "I'm sorry, that was rude. Hello Bella. Yes I am Edward. And I'm guessing you met my sister. I heard her talking about our family but I stopped listening then. As you know I'm a mind reader, and until now I've never met someone I couldn't hear."

"Well, I'd say it's because I'm a shield but I'm not blocking now so it can't be that. I guess I'm just immune."

"Maybe you're different than everyone else. If that's the case then maybe we could become friends." At that moment I was thinking two things. One was 'oh no, he seems nice.' And the other was 'Oh God, his smile is gorgeous.'

"The thing is I don't really have friends. As in, I don't let myself have friends."

"You can't even give it a try?" He looked kind of sad at the fact that I wouldn't give him a chance at friendship.

"Well I'm trying it out with Alice first. I'm going to go one by one. I have barriers that I can't just let down like my shield. I'll explain everything to you eventually. But Alice is all I can handle for now." I surprised myself by thinking that I really wanted to know him better.

"Alice is a lot to handle. Maybe you should have started out smaller. In personality of course, not size." There's that smile again.

"Perhaps I should have. But I'd hate to let her down, she might pout." I had a feeling he knew what I was talking about.

"Ah yes, the pout. She probably could have ended World War Two with that pout." He chuckled as I laughed along with him. Damn him for being funny. Maybe I can handle two Cullens. No. I can't. What is this guy making me think?

"I've only seen it once, but I agree. After I become friends with Alice it'll be your turn." Deep down I really wanted Edward to come first, I don't know why but that's just how I felt.

"I guess I will just have to wait then. But since you're making me wait will you tell me why you'll only go one by one?" For some reason I felt compelled to tell him.

"I'm not quite used to friendships anymore. I remember leaving my human life behind. That might sound simple but when you hear the whole story it isn't."

"Oh. Where are you living now?" Random question.

"In a hotel. I'm looking for a cheap apartment but all I can find are houses around here." I could always go to a city, they'd definitely have apartments, but I want to know the Cullens.

"I'm sure our mother Esme wouldn't mind if you were to stay with us." Oh no, he's funny, gorgeous and considerate.

"I wouldn't want to impose. Besides, don't you think it's a little soon to ask me to move in?" I joked.

"I suppose. Oh well, we have forever to get to know one another anyway."

The teacher suddenly spoke to me, asking a question that I never heard. Thank God for Edward, he knew the answer. From that point on I listened to the class.

I was actually surprised when the bell rang. Time seems to pass quicker when you're not just doting around all day.

When I stood up I turned to say goodbye to Edward and was confused by the look on his face.

"What's wrong?"

"Apparently, we are already going out. According to Jessica and Lauren, no girl in the school is good enough for me and since I'm talking to you I'm going out with you."

"What, do you not talk to any of the girls?" Now we were headed to the gym, my final class.

"Not really. Sometimes their thoughts are kind of, well, not bad or mean but still not the kind of things I want to hear about myself."

"I see. That doesn't surprise me." I saw him smirk but other than that he said nothing about my little comment.

"I guess I'll see you tomorrow in class Bella. Hopefully you'll finish with Alice soon and we can be friends. You seem more like me than my family."

"I agree, you don't seem much like Alice. And you'll be the first to know when I'm ready for friend number two."

"I know my sister will never let me forget she was your number one. She's already been going on about how you two will be best friends."

Now we were standing outside of the gymnasium door and I had one more question.

"How do her visions work? How accurate are they?"

"I'll leave that for her to tell you." At that he turned with a smile and left.

I wasn't looking forward to this class. I never liked any type of sport. That may be because I was more than slightly awkward as a human. Now it's because I don't like holding back. Of course If I didn't I'd hurt someone with my supernatural strength.

"Hi, I'm Mike." I whirled around to see who was talking to me. It was the same guy I'd seen staring at me in Biology.

"Hi I'm Bella."

"I know." Wow, that sounded a bit like a stalker. I just smiled politely and walked away. I could feel his eyes on me. I can tell he'll be trying to start a conversation with me some other time.

Today the coach just went over the rules of badminton so we didn't actually do anything that's one thing I was grateful for. Sadly I kept catching Mike looking at me. I haven't even really talked to him and he already creeps me out.

On my way to my car I saw Alice waving to me. When I waved back I was thinking about how I was glad to find someone like me. I can't wait to really get to know her. Who knows, maybe her vision will be right and I'll have a best friend for the first time since my death. Only time will tell.

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