Vampires Vs. School: Chapter Two

Author's Note: Finally...

Edward and I finally pulled apart, albiet reluctantly. "We should probably get going," Edward said.

"Yeah...I guess we should," I sighed. We began picking up our scattered clothes, kissing passionately every now and then when we crossed paths—nearly rekindling our passion. We finally got dressed again, and I opened the closet door—right into coach.

Edward POV

"I don't know WHAT you're thinking! May I remind you that we practice abstinence in this school district, and that even if you were going to perform...those acts, you should have the discretion to act upon those...impulses at home!" The school principal, Mrs. Erotis, punctuated each syllable with a yell, each time inflicting a flinch upon both Bella and I. But then, in between, he could barely suppress laughter—Bella forgot to put her shield up, and every thought that went through her head was an exact contradiction of her spoken statement.

"Not only should you be ashamed for yourselves, but think of the staff and other students! You have disgusted all of them—and ruined closets for them forevermore. Students will only think of such...actions when they come across closets. Your story will undoubtedly be gossiped about until no end!"

Then again, the closet idea could prove useful for visits with Coach Calhoun.

"Pardon, but Mrs. Erotis, you do have a husband, don't you?"

"Edward! How dare you interrupt me—and for such a silly question. You know full well it's Mrs not Miss! In anycase, it is my moral obligation to punish you accordingly. Seeing as you, however, were the first to do this misdeed, we must come up with some kind of appropriate punishment? Now, it is our policy to include students in our punishments here at McDame High. So...what would you assign yourselves as punishment?"

Dear God, no wonder they were banging. I mean, I would love to punish him...I still have those handcuffs...Oh get a grip! He's still a student!

Shaking her head almost imperceptibly, the principal continued. "And...nothing to say?"

My gorgeous Bella looked over at me, a small smile teasing at her lips, threatening to erupt into full-blown laughter. I smiled back to her too, but I felt my eyes widened as I suddenly shared a vision of Alice. A vision I did not want to see happen in real life. When the principal frowned and looked down, I turned to Bella and "vampire speak"-ed to her, as Nessie calls it, even though it's only talking done at such a low decibel only vampires can hear. "She's going to call Carlisle and Esme."

"Ugh, it's not like we're the only ones," Bella frowned. "If she is, I think I'm going to call the rest of our brothers and sisters out."

I laughed. "I don't suppose you have any proof?"

"Oh yes. Just wait and see, darling."

We had to stop our conversation, though, when the principal looked up—moving lips without sound coming out isn't conducive to keeping our secret.

"Your silence isn't going to make this any easier," Mrs. Erotis continued in a stern voice. "In fact, I think I have the perfect punishment. After five hours of detention, you and your parents will be required to take five additional hours of abstinence classes."

This time I could not contain my mirth. I burst out laughing, and soon I could hear Bella's laughter ringing out after me. That was when the principal's door opened—and Emmett came leaping in, a broad, boyish grin on his face.

"Can I join the party?"