Okay, I know you guys are probably very, very frustrated that it's been so long since my last update but, my internet hasn't been working correctly and so I only have certain opportunities to upload. Plus I've been babysitting lately and thats an all day job. So enough exuses. Enjoy!
I smelled the rain before it began to pour. Water began to puddle in uneven places on the surface of the road. I could see the prism of color in every drop as they splayed in all directions when I drove through them. It was beautiful, and I suddenly felt pity for all the humans who couldn't see the beauty in nature properly.
My stomach has been doing constant flip flops all morning. I was anxious to see everyone. No. Scratch that. I was anxious to see Edward. I realized earlier that I was developing feelings for him and I wasn't quite sure what to think about them. Did he feel the same? Just thinking about him brought a smile to my face.
Oh, well. I guess I'll find out sooner or later. Though, I'd much rather it be sooner.
I probably checked my appearance a hundred times before I left my house. I knew vampires were flawless, every single one, and I knew I was beautiful. But, I became nervous around Edward, and I wanted to make sure nothing was out of place.
I pulled into the parking lot and parked next to Edward's Volvo. All the Cullens were standing next to it, smiling as I got out and walked over to them.
"Bella!" Emmett shouted and grabbed me in a huge hug. "Em, you just saw me a few hours ago." I choked out. I couldn't breath. Even though I didn't need to, it was uncomfortable not to. He released me and laughed lightly as I greedily breathed all the air I could get. Everyone except for Edward laughed along with Emmett.
"Are you okay, Bella?" Edward's velvet voice questioned softly. I looked up and met his eyes, immediatly getting lost in them. "Yes, I am now." I smiled and gently laid my hand on his arm in reassurance. When my skin made contact with his, it stunned me. Not just because it was soft as silk, and just the right temperature. An electric current passed between us and my fingers tingled from the contact. It didn't hurt, it was very pleasurable, actually. It made my entire body feel like a live wire. I pulled my hand away and met his shocked gaze. He had obviously felt it as well. Did this mean we were meant for each other? I'm not sure. Was it a bad thing? Definitely not. Did I want it to mean we were meant for each other? Yes. A thousand times, yes.
We stood in silence just staring at each other. I didn't know what to say, and neither did he. In the back of my mind, I registered the rest of the Cullens staring at us, but I didn't care.
The school's warning bell sounded across the parking lot, breaking us out of our reveries. "Well," I sighed awkwardly, "We better get to class." Everyone mumbles agrees and we made our seperate ways. Alice walked with me to English since we had it together.
"You like Edward." she whispered to me. My stomach did another flip flop. Should I just admit it and tell her the truth? Or, deny it profusely and ignore her accusations. I figured it'd be a bad idea to go with option two, considering she might torture me once she finds out the truth. "Yes." I mumbled. She squealed with glee and began bouncing as she walked.
During English, she kept rambling off ideas on how to get us together and I insisted we let it happen on its own.
"Besides, how do you even know he likes me back?" I questioned. She rolled her eyes like it was obvious. "Ever since you two met, I've had many visions of you two together. So I know it's going to happen. I wouldn't bet against me if I were you." she stated. I felt my body swirl with joy inside. "Okay, well lets just let it play out, alright? No interferences from you, okay?" I looked at her expectantly. She glared at me for a few minutes, expecting me to cave, but I didn't. "Hmph. Fine. I won't help." she grumbled. I smiled triumphantly.
lunch came slowly, but that was probably only because I was excited to see Edward.
When we all had our trays and sat down, Edward sat down beside me. We would steal glances at each other every now and then.
I remembered that I ditched the last half of school yesterday, and I would need to explain to my teacher. I had biology next and voiced it out loud to the table. I saw Edward's eyes light up at the revelation. "I have biology, too." he smiled crookedly. The bell rang and we had already emptied our trays so we all stood to leave. "Bella," Edward spoke and I turned to face him. "Would you like me to escort you to class?" He looked hopefull. "Sure." I smiled. We walked off together. I felt his hand rest on the small of my back as we walked. I struggled not to just throw myself at him.
When we entered the classroom, he went to his seat and I walked up to the teacher to tell him I was new. The teacher looked at me suspiciously. "Miss Swan, you were marked absent yesterday in my class when we have record that you were in your classes before lunch. Where were you?" he questioned. I made myself look a little vulnerable, "I'm sorry, I just ate something yesterday at lunch that upset my stomach, and I was already a little nervous since it was my first day. I got sick and had to leave." I explained in a weak voice. I could tell he felt sympathetic for me when his face softened. "Alright, Isabella, just don't let it happen again without an excuse. Please take a seat beside Mr. Cullen."
Edward was the only one with an open seat beside him. I laughed lightly as I sat down. "Hi." I sighed happily. "Hey." He chuckled. We talked about different things. Our likes, our dislikes. I asked him about how he was changed and he told me the story so quietly, only I could possibly hear him. "I'm so sorry about your parents." I said once he was finished. "It's okay. It was a long time ago." he sighed. I didn't really want to dwell on it for his sake. "So, why did you decide to take up the animal diet?" I asked him. I was genuinely curious. I did it because it seemed like the right thing to do. Sure it went against our nature but, I didn't want to kill people. People had lives. They had spouses, children, parents. They were just like me and every other vampire before they were changed.
"When Carlilse changed me, I felt as if I were a monster. I feared myself and didn't want to see and hear the fear of people I killed. I had a few nomad years. I killed criminals, but I still felt like a monster. I tried to destroy myself, but it was impossible.(A/N: Did he try to destroy himself? I don't remember and don't really feel like looking back into the books. If he doesn't, lets just pretend he does.) I came back to Carlilse and Esme. I saw his determination and his strength. I envied him. He had love and control over his life. So I developed control over my thirst, and now I live off of animals. I'm proud of myself, but sometimes I still wonder if I'm the same person I was when I was a nomad." He told me. I was speechless. He wasn't a monster. Just the opposite, and I told him as much.
The teacher announced that we were watching a video and shut off the lights. In the darkness, I could feel the electricity spark in the air between us. I supressed a smiled when I felt Edward reach out and grab my hand, interlacing his fingers with mine. My hand was tingling, and I knew I was falling in love with him. He had to be my mate. There was no question about it.
Okay! It wasn't bad, was it? I wasn't really sure how this chapter should go, but I thought it went well. Please, Please, Pretty Please Review! They make me so happy and encourage me to continue!