I can't do this. As soon as I stepped into the school hallway, Bella's blood filled my nostrils, yet she was nowhere near me. It was as if I was deliberately trying to find her scent.
No Rosalie, I scolded myself. You have to do this just to prove that Edward is wrong.
"Hey, are you okay?" Emmett whispered in my ear. The whole family knows the whole ordeal. I can still feel their disappointed looks… "Do you need to leave?" I turned around and glared at him.
"No! I do not need to go home!" I said through gritted teeth, trying not to breathe. Emmett rolled his eyes and just walked off. He was still pissed at me.
Whatever.
"Oh my God, that Bella chick is so hot. I wander if she'll go to the formal with me?" I stopped in my tracks and saw that Newton kid talking to his friend by their lockers. I almost laughed at that. Why would someone like Bella want to go out with him? He's not even good looking. He's a typical jock! Blonde hair, blue eyes, baby face; he looked like he hadn't even hit puberty yet.
"Um no, I was going to ask her." The other kid retorted. Newton chuckled.
"No offense dude, but why would she go with you?"
"Why would she go with you?" His voice was getting louder now, and I watched in amusement, Bella's scent almost distracted from my mind.
"Because I'm the most popular guy in this school!"
"So? Maybe she doesn't go for looks." The other guy said, angrily. I rolled my eyes; what girl goes for a guy who is ugly? By now, some other kids had stopped to see what the fuss was about.
"Yeah right!" Newton scoffed and turned around to take some books out of his locker. Suddenly, his friend's fist shot out and cuffed him in the chin.
"What the hell!?" Newton whipped around looking angry as hell. I was slightly surprised that this argument has escalated as quickly as it has but I was also finding it funny. Is that bad? Eh.
Newton retaliated by throwing a swift punch at the other kid's eye. People were chanting, "Fight, fight, fight, fight!" over and over. This must be the most entertainment they've had in ages. And it's all because of Bella. Jealousy suddenly coursed through my body. Why don't I have boys fighting over me?
Suddenly Bella's mouth- watering scent filled my nose and I almost killed everyone in the hallway. The burning in my throat was fierce, but not as bad as it was yesterday.
"Hey! You guys! Stop fighting!" Bella raced between the two boys who were close to drawing blood from each other. If blood did start to appear, it wouldn't just be me who would have trouble controlling themselves. I watched the whole thing, painfully, reminding myself that I was not a killer and that it's not worth it.
"This guy was talking shit about you so I stood up for you." Newton said, boastfully sticking his chest out. I almost puked.
"That's total bullshit!" The other guy exclaimed. Bella had gone red from the attention.
"I don't care what it was about! You're about to graduate and you're acting like children!" Bella exclaimed hotly, and I couldn't help but think how cute she looked when she was angry. There was a sudden hiss in my ear and I startled, turning around to see Edward standing there, looking pissed as hell.
"Control your thoughts!"
"Hey, at least I'm not thinking about how to kill her." I growled under my breath.
"I don't care. You're thinking inappropriate thoughts about a human." I scoffed.
"Don't be a hypocrite. We all know you like this girl," He went silent and I grinned. "Yeah, that's what I thought."
"Bitch."
"Dick." I retorted. He made a frustrated sound in his throat and stormed off, pushing his way through the now big crowd. What a baby.
"I wanted to ask you to the prom." Newton said, now looking bashful. Bella looked taken aback and slightly pleased. That got jealousy coursing through my body… again.
"I'm sorry but I'm not going to the prom with either of you. Especially after this little performance," My insides did a little flip at those words. Bella turned around and walked away, all the boys staring after her. I had the sudden urge to walk after her but I refrained myself. Doing that would put her in danger.
The bell suddenly went and everybody groaned, walking away to their classes.
Kill. Me.
High School is so freaking boring! It's the same classes, same people, and the same things every day. I have to be honest and say that High School has to be my hell.
"Alright class! You're all dismissed. Have a good weekend." The teacher announced.
"Finally!" I exclaimed and got up, racing out of the doorway, ignoring all the stares I was getting. All I wanted to do was go home.
But things can never be that simple can it?
"Rose!" Edward's voice sounded from behind me; urgently. He grabbed my shoulder when I tried to ignore him.
"All I want to do is go home, is that so hard!?" I snapped at him.
"Bella is waiting by your car. I've already warned Emmett." he said lowly.
"What!?" I shouted, causing students to look at us.
"Be quiet!" Edward hissed. "Now I think you should-"
"No," I interrupted. "I'm not letting some stupid human prevent me from using my car!"
"Listen to me! I don't want you to cause a scene! Just run home Rose."
"No!" I insisted. "I'm going to prove to you right now that I can control myself by telling this annoying girl to piss off!" I walked away from him and out of the school doors, knowing he was following me. Doubt was starting to form in my mind; what if I lose control?
Too late.
I could see Bella shifting nervously on her feet, standing beside our car. I rolled my eyes. Who does this human think she is?
"Hey." Bella said quietly when I appeared next to her. I was hit once again by her scent, my mouth filled with venom and I almost groaned. Edward elbowed me; hard. I glared at him and he gave me a warning look.
"What do you want?" I asked, my voice coming out strained. I could feel my eyes turning black and I struggled to keep under control. She looked slightly hurt by my rudeness but right now, I couldn't care less.
"I'm sorry Bella. Just ignore Rose; she's like this with everyone." Edward said, surprisingly smooth. Bella's beautiful eyes flickered to his and she visibly relaxed.
"I am not!" I growled, irritated. Edward rolled his eyes. "Seriously Bella, what are you doing?"
"You know my name?"
"Um yeah? Remember, you told me your name before." I said, frowning. She blushed a bright red, the sudden blood appearing in her cheeks made my stomach clench from need.
"Oh yeah, I forgot. Well I just wanted to say hi and I guess I wanted to see if the rumours were true." Edward chuckled behind me and I grimaced.
"Well are they?" I asked, expecting a yes. Surprisingly she shook her head.
"No, not at all. You're… fascinating." And with that, she walked off. I watched her in silence, as she crossed the parking lot towards a big, red, old looking truck.
"Well that was…" Edward trailed off.
"Interesting?" I offered, now being able to breathe with a sigh of relief. Edward suddenly started laughing.
"What's so funny?" I asked confused.
"She smells so damn good!" he said between chuckles. "And, you proved me wrong. You are strong enough and I'm sorry I doubted you." I grinned.
"You should know by now to not underestimate me Eddie." I winked at him and got into the BMW.
Bella really is beautiful.
And interesting.
I really want to get to know her.
