My hiatis is over!! Sorry for the wait!
Once I had gotten over my momentary dazzling, I got out of my car and made my way to Government. Not before seeing Alice send a wave my way. I had an odd feeling something was going to happen. Something that was good but bad at the same time.
My second day at school went pretty much the same as Friday. Except for my schedule. Today instead of English, Math, Lunch, Biology, Gym I had Government, English, Lunch, French and then Biology. Lucky for me that meant no gym.
Government went quite easily, but that's probably because I wasn't asked any questions. That sounds like a good thing right? Not this time, I'm about 99% sure that the teacher has some sort of sick crush on me. Sometimes I wish I still looked human. Now I'm headed to English and I don't know if it's a bad thing or not that I'm excited.
I know I was just thinking the other day about going with the flow but now that somehow seems too hard. Why did I have to choose here out of all the sunless places on Earth? And why did I have to meet the Cullens?
The closer it got to English class, my feeling got stronger. I may not be an Alice but I am intuitive. I just hope it ends up being more good than bad.
Alice was already seated when I walked into the English building. When she heard me enter she looked up and smiled. I'm pretty sure she has something to do with my feeling. Every step closer I got her smile widened. Oh yeah, she definitely has something to do with it.
"Hey Bella!" I'm beginning to wonder if she's always this hyper. I wonder what effect that has on her empath husband.
"Hi Alice."
The bell rang then so she didn't have a chance to say anything else. Or so you'd think. I should have known she'd use her vampire abilities to talk during class.
"So Bella, I was wondering if you wanted to go shopping with me and my sister Rosalie after school today. Then you could go to our house to meet Carlisle and Esme; they really wanted to meet you." I don't know why her 'parents' would want to meet me. Her whole family must be nice, and that could be a bad thing in two years when I leave. Again. But I do know about the shopping.
"I don't want to intrude. I don't even like to go shopping that much." When I said this she looked at me as if I'd told her the Volturi were weak; completely disbelieving.
"First, every girl likes shopping. Mortal or immortal. And second, you wouldn't be intruding. Please Bella. Don't even try to get out off this, I already saw it, I'm only asking to be polite." Sigh.
"Obviously you haven't met every female on this planet. Honestly I don't like shopping all that much but I'll go anyway." She was practically bouncing in her seat; the rest of the class must have thought she was crazy.
"Thank you for not being difficult! I promise you won't regret it! Oh my God my family will be so glad when you come! Esme especially; she loves meeting other vegetarians, you'll end up like her third daughter! And Emmett! You'll love him, it's hard not to. He looks like a mean, intimidating guy but he's a softie. More teddy than grizzly. Rose will like you too, she comes off as a stuck up bitch but she really isn't. Jasper is easy to get along with, and that has nothing to do with his special power. Carlisle will love you too; he'll probably ask you about your shield and stuff. And Edward, well, you already know he wants to know you. Oh my God this is great!"
Alice was speaking to fast and low for the humans to hear but the little squeal she let out at the end was heard by the students sitting around us. I must admit, even for a vampire her speed was impressive.
"Yeah, great, now can we listen to class; I've only been through high school once before."
"Oh, okay. I guess we'll have to get to know each other's histories today." And with that, Alice stopped talking.
English class was easy, like every other class I've been to here. We were supposed to write a fiction story. Technically I just wrote an autobiography without too many obvious clues or details. The teacher said that we'd be working on it for the rest of the week. I guess I get a free class almost everyday this week.
The only classes I had left that day were French and Biology. The schedules here are weird like that. I got to choose my classes so each day I have 4 four classes. I have almost every subject three days in the cycle (the cycle is a rotation of four days; my school is kind of like that). I get to change my schedule half way through the years so then I'll have five classes a day.
I was walking to my Phaeton for my lunch period when I heard someone call my name. I had to mentally scold myself for hoping it was Edward; I don't know why but I already fell… attached… to him. Sadly for me though, it wasn't Edward.
"Hi Mike." I said faking enthusiasm.
"Hey Bella. I was thinking, you're new in town, so I could show you around town."
"You mean like a date?" I was afraid of his answer.
"Yeah… kinda… if you want to. So what do you say?"
"Honestly Mike, I'm not interested in a relationship now or one in this town at all. Besides, Alice is already going to show me around town." Not that you really need a guide for Forks. I added mentally.
"Oh… well then. If you change your mind just give me a call ya know? Or just catch up to me in the hallway some time." Poor boy, he actually sounded the slightest bit hopeful.
"No offense, really, it's not personal, just, don't count on it." I almost felt bad for Mike. Almost.
He started to say something else but he stopped after looking over my shoulder. I was wondering why for about a second before I felt an arm wrap around my shoulder.
"Hey Newton. I'm sure Bella appreciates your offers but she's already agreed to let Alice and I show her around town." I don't know where Edward was headed but I do know I'm glad he showed up.
"Yeah, she said. I guess I'll just go now. Bye Bella. Cullen." I could tell by their usages of last names that they didn't get along.
After Mike left I stood there for a second enjoying the feel of Edward's arm around my shoulder- even though I tried vey hard not to – before he moved his arm and stood in front of me.
"Sorry for interrupting your conversation with Newton. I could see in his thoughts that you wanted him to leave."
"Don't apologize. It's only my second day in school here and I'm already losing my patience. I can't image what it's like for you. You get twice the noise and Alice made it sound like you guys have been around for a while."
"Your right, hearing the thoughts is annoying but I've learned to more or less tune them out. There are just some things you don't want to hear about people you consider your brothers and sisters. And there are a lot of things that I don't want to hear about myself."
"I can't imagine what it's be like to hear Mike's thoughts. Must be horrible." I joked.
"Oh believe me, it is." When he laughed I couldn't help but notice that it sounded like music. "Don't worry about the attention though; when we came it only lasted for about a week or two. After that the humans ignore us like they should."
"Can I ask you something? Does Alice like to shop or was it just me? And is she always hyper?"
"I heard about your plans to go shopping with my sisters… you have no idea what you've just gotten yourself into. As for Alice, yes she is always that hyper. If she sees something she likes – in a store or a vision – she's even worse." I couldn't even image a more hyper Alice.
"Where were you going before you came and saved me from Mike?" I don't know why I was asking so many questions, I just couldn't stop.
"To my car. It's not like I can actually eat lunch here. Well, I could, but it'd be something that I disapprove of." He joked.
"You could always go behind the school in the woods." I played along.
"I suppose. But what about when I come back with leaves in my hair, dirt on face and ripped clothing?"
"I'm sure some of the girls wouldn't mind the last one on that list." For some unexplainable reason it was easy to talk to Edward. Even easier than talking to Alice.
"Sadly, you're correct. Are you –" The bell rang cutting of whatever he was going to say.
"What class do you have now?"
"I have Government. What about you?"
"French. Well, see you in Biology." Am I crazy for not wanting to leave him?
"Oh yeah, Alice told me that they're blood typing in class today. And since you're gong to ask how you'll go shopping – Alice saw – she said to meet her back at school when class would normally get out."
"Alice's visions must come in handy."
"You have no idea. I guess next time I'll see you will be when Alice brings you home to play Barbie. Bye Bella."
I didn't even notice that we were already at the French building. When I did notice Edward was already gone. This is going to be a long French class.
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