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Another chapter….the world must be ending soon. :D
When I imagined my first day of school, I figured a possible argument with my mother over my clothes. Maybe a little tension between Rose and I, but I was sure Jazz would make me forget. I would try to go through my classes with the least amount of attention and hopes to be home before any one else, so I can quietly escape to the comfort of my room.
But definitely, not ending up doubled over throwing up in a bush. I know for sure now that dying of embarrassment was not possible as I was still standing. Kinda.
I feel someone carefully gather my hair behind me. Oh God! Please, please, please be Jazz. At least that embarrassment will be easier to get over. But for that to happen, I needed a little luck that I obviously don't have, when I hear a soft voice in my ear.
"I got your hair," he whispers to me.
Oh, great. Can I look even more pathetic today? Well, from the sounds of the louder voices behind us, I think Jazz has his hands full. I guess my failure today wouldn't be complete unless I ruined his shot at Alice. Home schooling is not looking as bad as I originally thought any more.
I don't think I can dare to look at him. I just don't want to see the look of disgust in his eyes or worse pity. "I'm better now. You don't have to stay here," I quietly reply back while he soothingly rubs me back slowly. Hmmm, and surprisingly I am enjoying it rather than flinching from it. Instead I wish he would never stop, but I shouldn't feel like that.
I have to put a stop to this. It will only hurt more when I remember how it felt and realize I will never have it again. He'll probably keep his distance from me now. I move to stand so I can put a stop this, only to be hit with a wave of dizziness. Quickly I feel his arms wrap around me as he says, "Whoa, here, let me help you."
But even with his arm around my waist, my legs turn to jelly and I start to wobble more.
Next thing I know I am being lifted in his arms. Being a glutton for punishment, I relish being in his arms and I lean my head into his chest. I know this will only make it hurt later, but I can't help myself. I take a slow, deep breath and discover how amazing he smells.
"I'll take you to the nurse's. You should be checked out," Edward tells me as he starts to move with me. But between the dizziness and his intoxicating smell, I just can't seem to make any words come out to beg him to stop.
"Hey, where do you think you are going! Put her down. I think you have done enough damage Cullen. She doesn't need any more help from you today or any day for that matter." I hear Jasper angrily call after us.
"Are you an idiot? Can't you see Edward helping her? Look here Jasper, I am SO not done with you! Don't you walk away from me!" Alice angrily calls out from behind Jasper.
Edward doesn't acknowledge either of them. Their argument continues, but I am no longer paying attention. It requires too much focus right now. Besides, either Edward is walking faster or they are falling behind to fight it out.
I finally open my eyes to see catch him looking down at me. He's so beautiful. I can't think of any other way to describe him. His green eyes seem to trap me and I can't look away. All I see in them is his concern without pity. I want to object but all I can think of is how I wish this moment would last forever. What can be better than his eyes on me with his arms holding me close.
Luckily for me he looks away as he maneuvers us inside, allowing me to finally snap out of it and now realize what a big mistake this is. I can't see the nurse. The minute she finds out, I am done for. My mother will be called. I start to object, but really it's too late as I hear Mrs. Cope's gasp and say "Oh my. What happened dear?"
"She threw up and she's dizzy." Edward replies as he looks back down at me. I quickly look down as I feel my cheeks start to burn. Why did he have to see all that?
"Well, let me get the nurse. Put her in the cot in there Edward."
Edward does as he's told and as he lays me on the nurse's cot I start feeling worse. I can't tell if it's because of the vomiting, the embarrassment or dread of what's to come. I start to hear my blood pulsing in my ears. I close my eyes in a futile attempt to wish myself to be really asleep in my bed and for all of this to be just a bad dream.
I then realize the room is quiet. Edward must have left. I bet Edward just couldn't get out of here fast enough. I couldn't blame him though. I haven't exactly made myself very appealing. But it doesn't stop me from feeling sad when I realize that he left without a goodbye at least.
"Oh my dear! What happened? Are you feeling some side effects from your medicine?" the nurse shocks me as she takes my wrist to most likely take my pulse. My heart is racing which is sure to put her on high alert. "I'm not surprised you would throw up with all that you have to take in a day. Did you make sure to eat plenty before you took your lunchtime dose? Isn't it time for another dose soon?"
I hate these questions. I am fine. I am not that delicate. I am doing so much better nowadays. Well, usually. But of course my mother has them looking at me like some breakable thing. As most people don't know much about my condition, especially for someone my age, they rely entirely too much on my mother for expertise. And while her heart is in the right place, she tends to overdo everything. Including how to manage my health.
The nurse mistakes my silence and rushes to reassure me, "Don't worry honey. I already called your mom and she is on her way. Let me just go get you some water. I am sure you would want to rinse your mouth. I'll take your blood pressure after that." I hear the door close behind her as she leaves the room.
I finally open my eyes and stare at the ceiling fan above me. "Why? Not even one day? Seriously? Can I be any more of a freak?" I sigh to myself.
"Did I do wrong in bringing you here?"
And my stomach clenches for the second time today as I realize I was not alone.
AN: Yea, at the rate I'm updating it is making it seems like her first day will last forever.
As classes start next week and will be wrapped in RL, I wanted to give another update to make up for the dry spell to come. Hope you enjoy it.
