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~Lenny~

"Aunt Lucy, please, please remind me to go to the store and buy some more coffee."

I had forgotten that I needed to buy some yesterday. I looked through all of the cabinets to see if we had some hidden around somewhere , but I had no luck. All I found was an empty jar that gave me fake hope. I threw it in the trash with more force than intended.

"Can you remind me to remind you? Cause I know I'll forget," Aunt Lucy teased. She was sitting at the table eating toast, watching me go through the cabinets with an amused face.

"I'm gonna leave early and pass by a gas station for a cup, cause I'm not going another day without it." I said, stuffing my last piece of Pop-tart in my mouth.

"You know, your addiction really scares me." she laughed.

I laughed lightly. "See you in the afternoon."

"Bye baby."

Since I was early, I waited in the truck for the parking lot to fill up. I drank my coffee calmly and turned up the music, enjoying my free time. I could of done my homework that I didn't do the night before but I just didn't feel like it. I'm sure I wouldn't get in to much trouble for not turning it in today. Instead I just watched the rain slide down the glass window in front of me.

After a while, the parking lot was packed with students and their cars. I turned off the truck and was getting ready to go when two cars caught my attention as they were parking in the lot. They were by far the nicest cars in the whole school. I recognized the silver Volvo and remembered that Edward Cullen had gotten into it yesterday after school. When the owners stepped out of the cars, it was the Cullens who came out, just like I assumed.

It surprised me a little that the Cullens would have cars that stuck so much. You'd think they'd want to blend in with everyone else. Well maybe the Volvo still passed, but the red convertible sure didn't.

As they walked toward the school building, all the students got out of their way automatically. Almost like an instinct they had, something warning them of danger.

And I could easily see why. Everything about the Cullens spelled different. From the way they walked to the way they looked, nothing about them blended in. Maybe I see it that way because I know the truth.

That reminded me. I wondered if Edward had told the rest of the Cullens about yesterday? He probably had. If I told my family, then he probably told his too.

"Oh well." I sighed. I grabbed the Styrofoam cup in which I drank my coffee and headed for the old school building.

Class was so boring that I almost fell asleep.

Mike and me where partnered up for an in-class assignment. He had offered to be my partner as soon as the teacher mentioned there was gonna be an assignment. I said yes to avoid being the only one in class without a partner. That had already happened to me once this week in another class, and it had been embarrassing that the teacher had pointed me out to the class, asking if anyone would partner up with me.

"So." Mike said casually, "was that your boyfriend who picked you up after school yesterday?"

"No. He's just my friend." I found it a little annoying that that he was asking me a personal question when we barely knew each other. Its literally been three days since we met.

"Oh," His face turned hopeful with the news, his eyes brightening up. "Was something wrong with your truck then?"

"Yeah, its old. Sometimes it doesn't want to work well." I wasn't telling him a lie. It was old, and sometimes it didn't work well.

"Well next time you have problems with it, I can give you a ride."

"No its okay, that's a long drive for you. I don't want you to waste your gas."

"I don't mind."

"I can get a ride with someone who lives closer to me, but thanks for the offer, Mike."

"Well just in case," He started scribbling down numbers on a piece of paper. "Here's my number."

He handed me the piece of paper and I didn't want to seem rude, so I had no choice but to take it. "Um... thanks."

"Yup. You can call me or text me whenever you want. It doesn't just have to be for a ride to school."

"Okay." I gave him a tight smile and concentrated on my work to get rid of the annoyance that was radiating threw me.

Edward didn't look at me at all during 2nd block. He didn't even take a glance at me.

I told myself not to care and to mind my own business. Besides, it did feel a little better to not have his eyes on me. I didn't feel as nervous as I'd had the other days.

"So was that your boyfriend?" Jessica asked in 4th block, eager to know the answer.

"Who?" I asked taken by surprise. I had just sat in my desk and I hadn't seen her run up to it.

"What do you mean who? That hot guy who picked you up yesterday after school!"

"Oh! No that's just my friend"

"What? How can you just be his friend? Come on, he's so hot, you'd have to want something more." she giggled.

I just smiled back at her, hoping to end the conversation there.

"Well Angela and I thought you guys looked really cute together."

"Oh." I smiled. Jessica was about to say something else but then the teacher started talking, so she didn't get the chance.

Did the whole school think that Jacob was my boyfriend now? Was that the reason that Jacob wanted to drive and pick me up after school? Cause he wanted all the students to see us together?

No, I thought. He wouldn't do something like that . . . would he?

I might as well forget about it, there's nothing I can do about it now. He'd just deny it if I confronted him, and lately he's been real good with his thoughts.

Oh well, the school can think what they want, I don't give a crap.

As I walked out of the lunch line, I glanced quickly at the Cullens table. They were looking at me, so that meant that they probably knew. Edward was the only one that wasn't fixated on my presence, he was just looking at the untouched food on his tray.

I kept walking and didn't look at them until I sat down, this time facing them. They looked tense, and they weren't speaking either. I stared back and almost all of them looked away then, except the blonde girl. She was still glaring at me coldly and just looking at her made my self-esteem go down. She was the most beautiful looking creature I'd ever seen. Her features were so perfect.

But then she ruined my admiration by grimacing, her facial expression turning to that of disgust.

I felt offended! The only thing that came to mind was to make a face back at her, which I did. Sticking my tongue out at her childishly and crossing my eyes in a way that I knew was unattractive. She stared at me, her perfect eyebrow arching up in a challenge, but then turned her head to look somewhere else. I could feel myself heating up with anger so I took a deep breath and pushed it away. I should expect things like this to happen. And to think that I still have another full year with them. Oh the joy.

As soon as Edward saw me coming through the door, he scooted his chair as farthest away from mine as he could. His face shifted toward the window and then he continued to ignore me like in 2nd block. I sat down and just like him, scooted the farthest away I could without being in the passage way between the desks. I glanced at him from the corner of my eye, he was still looking out the window, ignoring my existence, but he looked kind of frustrated. Probably from having to sit next to me.

The whole class went by like that. We never once looked at each other the entire class. He didn't acknowledge my presence and I didn't acknowledge his.

Friday was the same way. The ignoring continued.

I could feel him just as tense as he was the moment I told him I was a werewolf. He also sense that he was frustrated again. He played it off well though, his face always maintained the same emotionless expression as yesterday.

I thought I did a pretty well job at being emotionless too. The only thing that could of given me away was the acceleration of my pulse when I'd enter the room. Every time I'd walk in to the class, I'd get this nervous tingling feeling in the pit of my stomach. Like when you know you have to present a project in front of a class and the kids aren't exactly friendly.

It was a good thing though. Him ignoring me was a sign that he'd really agreed to keeping peace and staying out of each others ways. It gave me comfort and hope that things were gonna work out smoothly, without problems or violent confrontations.

We were sitting at on the couches at Emily's, watching T.V. Embry was going threw all of the channels looking for something decent to watch. Emily was busy doing her laundry.

It was just Embry, Quil, Seth, and me. Sam, Jacob, Paul, and Jared were out patrolling. Leah had gone home, if she didn't need to be in Emily's house, she wouldn't be. And no one ever insisted for her to stay, we all understood her reasons. Of course those reasons were never said out loud, but we saw them in her head pretty clearly.

Sam had finally laid off on the strict patrolling. It was much sooner than any of us expected. Maybe we'd have Saturday off this week. We hadn't had a Saturday off in almost a month. Its not like I had a big social life but still, it was nice doing something fun on the weekends. We usually liked going places and forgetting everything. It was the only time we had the chance to forget we were werewolves and act like nothing but teenagers. Most of us were 17, Sam was the oldest at 20 and Seth the youngest at 15. We couldn't help that we wanted to get crazy and cut loose every once in a while.

Our fun usually consisted of simple things anyway. We usually went to the movies or we went to the city and acted like idiots in the stores. We could get high on pure living. Every once in a while we'd drink some beers or something stronger but nothing worse. Paul had a fake ID, so he'd be the one who provided us with the alcohol. Sam didn't approve of our drinking, so he'd hang around and supervise us. Its not like we could hide it from him, he'd find out no matter what. Either some one would think of it, during patrolling, before or after we had done it, so it was better to just tell him.

"There's nothing to watch!" complained Quil.

"Lets do something else." Seth suggested.

"Like what?" I asked.

"I don't know? How about a game or something?"

"What kind of game?"

"I don't know. Let me think." he sat there for a while, his eyebrows furrowed, like he was really trying hard to come up with something.

"I've got a good one. Lets play hide the clothes from the werewolf." Quil said with a mischievous smile.

"They'll be pissed if we do that." I laughed.

"She's right you know, I wouldn't do it if I were you." Emily said disapprovingly from the little room in the hallway.

"Yeah. I don't feel like getting the shit beat out of me today, so I vote no." Embry added.

"You guys are boring." Quil said slumping down deeper into the couch.

"C'mon. Lets go to the store and buy something to eat." I said.

"I like that idea better." Embry said with a sigh.

"Fine." Quil grumbled.

We all got up off the couch and went to the super market. We ended up just buying some Ice Cream and didn't cause to much trouble. Except for when were chastised by the security guards for playing with the kids toys and making to much noise.

When we came back, we sat at the table and talked a little while we ate the ice cream.

"How's psychology class so far?" I asked Embry. That was the class we'd had together before I had left.

"Boring. We just finished the sleeping cycle thing."

"Yeah that sounds boring."

"Hows the new school so far, Bella?" Emily asked me. She had finished doing the laundry so now she was eating ice cream with us as well.

"I hate it but, I'm surviving."

"Make any new friends?"

"Some. Not too many though. I'm sure I would have more if my social skills didn't suck."

"Your social skills are fine." she laughed. "I heard that you had to share lunch with the Cullens." she added.

"Yup." I took a spoon full of ice cream and then regretted it when my mouth burned from the cold.

"I bet that's awkward."

"Its not too bad. I just ignore them and they ignore me."

"Well I guess that's good." She commented, but not looking too convinced.

"I miss you so much during lunch." whined Seth.

"So do I! I hate sitting with strangers. I can't eat with all the liberty I want."

"We all miss you. Its weird not having you around." added Embry.

"I know. I feel so lonely. " It was true, I did feel lonely without them there. When I used to go to school with them, it was fun and exciting. Now that I have to go to somewhere new, alone, it felt like actual school. I had nothing better to do but pay attention in class. It made me extremely sad to think it was gonna be like that for a whole other year. I cleared my throat, so to not let the emotion show in my voice. "So, have you guys gotten in any trouble this week?"

"Not really." Quil said. "But Paul did. You should have seen him the other day! He got into this ridiculous argument with the teacher over why he thought homework was unnecessary. He got kicked out of class and got detention!" He started laughing with his mouth full of Ice Cream.

Embry and me both glanced at each other at the same time and made a face of disgust.

"Anyway." Embry said. "Hey, Bella, do you remember those two girls in our class that kept arguing and threatening each other?"

"Yeah." I remembered them. The two most annoying bitches in class. They had irritated Embry and me for weeks now. We thought that if they really wanted to fight, then they should of just done it, instead of talking crap all day and running their mouths.

"Well they finally snapped. They got into it in the hallway as they were leaving class." He snickered.

"Finally. Who won?"

"The one with blonde highlights. Whats her name?" he asked himself.

I shrugged, "Well maybe they'll shut up now."

"I hope so. I don't think I can stand them anymore."

"Well, we only have a month and a half left of school." I comforted him.

"I know! I'm so freaking happy!" Seth added.

We all agreed.

Just then, the other guys came in. Their hair and clothes were slightly wet from the rain that was falling lightly outside.

"Hey, I want some ice cream." Jacob said as he as he sat between Quil and me in the only chair left at the table.

"Me too." Jared agreed.

"Too bad." I said. They looked at me, a little taken back.

"Kidding." I laughed. I gestured for them to have some.

"I was about to say." Jared laughed. "You haven't done shit this entire time, I've been patrolling all day and this is what I get."

Everyone laughed, including me.

"What have you guys done all day?" Sam asked after he'd finished hugging and groping all over Emily.

"Nothing, we just watched T.V. And then bought the ice cream." Embry said.

"I thought you guys would find something better to do with your time." He chuckled.

"We wish." Seth said.

"How did patrolling go?" I asked.

"Good. We found nothing, like always."

"That's good."

"Did you guys get strawberry?" Paul asked, looking around. "Aw you only got vanilla and cookies and creme. Well the cookies and crème is alright. He finished it off by scooping all that was left of it on to a bowl.

We hung out for another hour, but it was getting late and I had to leave, so I said bye and left for my home.

I woke up Saturday morning and could already hear the voices downstairs. I opened my eyes and blinked, trying to adjust them, and looked at my alarm clock. It was 10 in the morning. Either they were really hungry, or they were just trying to bug me. I usually don't wake up on Saturdays until 11 or after, and they know that.

"Get up already, Bella." I heard Paul say. He just said it at normal volume but he knew I would be able to hear it perfectly.

"Ugh!" I groaned and got out of my cozy bed. The cold air hitting my skin and causing me to break out in goosebumps. I headed for the bathroom and took a quick shower. I brushed my teeth , dressed fast, and didn't even bother to dry my hair.

All the guys were already downstairs(Downstairs is one word.) eating breakfast in our kitchen, like they did every Saturday morning. Even Leah came, she didn't mind being in my house. Aunt Lucy used to always insist that the pack came and now they come over without even being asked. Aunt Lucy enjoys it of course, she loves having them around since they make her laugh so much. I could hear her laughter while I showered.

"Good morning Bella." She greeted me between laughter.

"Morning." I went over to the table and looked around to see what was left of the breakfast. There was still some french toast and sausage links left. I grabbed them all before the others went for them.

"Greedy." Quil coughed behind me. I turned around and glared at him. It was the morning and I hadn't had my coffee, he did not want to mess with me.

"I wouldn't mess with her if I were you Quil." Aunt Lucy warned him with a chuckle.

I went and sat down in the living room since most of the space was already occupied in the Kitchen and dining area. Jacob noticed and came over to sit next to me on the couch. I didn't say anything to him so he shoved me playfully with his shoulder.

"What?" I groaned.

"Never mind!" He said, scooting away from me and acting deeply hurt.

I couldn't help it, a smile spread across my face. "I'm sorry. Just let me get through my morning coffee and then I'll be nice again."

"Your so weird." He laughed, "But I like you." I gave him a thumbs up and continued to enjoy my breakfast. He turned on the television and started watching the Saturday cartoons.

We ended up renting movies and watching them at my house. The living room was crowded and some had to sit on the floor. Luckily, I'd gotten a spot on the couch, and so had Jacob, who sat next to me the whole time. He'd even gotten comfortable to rest against me through out most of the movies. We'd bought popcorn and Soda's for the movies too, but the popcorn was mostly thrown around rather than eaten.

Everyone left pretty late at night. The popcorn was left thrown haphazardly . . . well everywhere, and I decided I'd clean it up later before I went to bed.

Sundays afternoons were my moments of pure relaxation. I did nothing but read, draw, watch my favorite movies and eat. I didn't even get dressed, I just wore my boxer shorts all day along with a cami shirt.

But of course, my relaxation time ended toward the late evening. I had to patrol, it was only for an hour, so I didn't complain about it. Then I had to go home for dinner with Charlie. He usually came on Sundays to dinner, it was kind of like a tradition we've had ever since I can remember. I usually cooked, cause he loved my cooking. Not that he didn't like Aunt Lucy's but he always liked it better when I did it.

Sunday went by quickly. And it was only because I had to go to school the next day. I had to go to school and sit next to someone who hated my guts and deal with annoying insignificant teenagers. It was like my own personal hell on earth.

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