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Chapter 7

Suspicions

Surprisingly, Edward picked me up again this morning with his white Mustang. What was up with this? No boy was ever this nice to me before. Why the sudden change? I walked to his car and he opened the door to the passenger seat for me.

"Good morning Jules." Edward said with his crooked smile that I liked to see in the morning.

"Morning. What did I miss yesterday?" I said as I got in the car and he was in the driver's seat in seconds. He put the key into the ignition and we were off soon afterwards.

"Well, you didn't miss much in Chemistry. The class just finished the project and Mrs. Gluetenz graded your project. In Gym, they started volleyball but they only showed basics." Edward replied, turning his head numerous times to look at me. I put on some new gauze around my head, on my leg and on my arm after I took my shower. My leg had started to heal slowly but my head and arm were healing much slower. I had the occasional dizzy spell for my head wound but my arm was healing because of the medication.

"Oh, well that's not much..." I said as I placed my hand on my arm.

"Does it hurt?" Edward asked with a soft voice.

"Huh? Oh no, not really." And that was the truth. It didn't hurt as much as yesterday but it had the occasional pain.

Suddenly, he put his hand on my arm and his cold hands felt good on my wound. I didn't know why his family had cold hands. Even Carlisle and Esme's hands were freezing! Oh well. I liked the gesture.

"Thanks. But you must be freezing." I said, gazing at his perfect face.

"Actually... I had to bring... many bags of ice up to Emmett... Ice baths help him to relax..." Edward answered but something wasn't right. He seemed unsure of his answer. And what would Emmett take ice baths? Oh my god... Emmett! I had completely forgotten about him.

"Speaking of Emmett, is he feeling better?" I asked, still staring at him.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, after the incident in Chemistry, he ran out of the classroom. Does he not like the sight of blood or something?" I couldn't help but ask.

"Oh, yeah. Emmett never did like the sight of blood." Edward said.

Without noticing, we had already arrived at school. But then again, no surprise. Edward was driving ninety miles per hour in a fifty five miles per hour zone. He parked beside his sister's car and held the door for me. He was quite the gentleman; I had to give him that. We walked inside the school and I went to my first class and he went to his. Math went smoothly. I was assigned to go to twelve grade Math next week but the eleventh grade class had a test coming up next week on trigonometry. I figured it would be a snap but then again, let's just say that I'm a geek for Math and... Well any subject really. But I couldn't beat Austin. He was a little higher than me but he was in most twelve grade classes. To be honest, I think he skipped a grade with that much brain power. Well, I wasn't going to miss this class since I didn't know anyone. After Math was English...

Mr. Barner apparently had people start on projects on events of the sixteenth and seventeenth century and he was planning to do one every day to keep the class going. Wow... Well, we were to view one today but that one really caught my eye... A cheerleader named Carly had done her presentation on superstitions of the sixteenth century. It was filled with information about werewolves, witches and many more but one thing got to me more than the other superstitions... vampires. I don't know why it attracted me so much but with the descriptions she was giving, she made me believe that it was real.

She said that vampires have supernatural powers. Their eyes are a different color than ours and sharp fangs and can't go in the sunlight... But I was thinking of Edward and my daydreams at that time... I could say that Edward had the changing eyes but what about the sunlight or the fangs? But then, there was Emmett... He had the same eyes as Edward. Maybe he would have something to do with this also? Maybe I was just going insane... Well, it sure wouldn't be the first time.

English went by fast actually. Maybe because we just watched one presentation and then Mr. Barner kept his lesson about our Independent Study that was due in a few weeks. Because of all these trips to the hospital, I wasn't able to get any reading done so far. And Lunch came in a hurry. Sam was pumped about the dance tonight and was stocked that the football captain named Bryte had asked her to the dance. Of course she said yes. No surprise there. Austin was going with Tiffany; Jack was now dating Maggy and going to the dance together; and Gus asked Lizzy and she said yes. Well, just great... I was the only one with this group that was going to the dance... alone.

Well, it's to be expected. This was only my fourth day at school. People didn't get to know me yet... except one. But he probably wouldn't be coming tonight. He didn't seem like the type... Lunch passed and it was Chemistry. I was excited to see Emmett and asked him how he was feeling.

I put the remaining of my lunch in the garbage with one smooth movement before putting the tray on top of the garbage can and was off to my locker to get my books for the next class. I rushed to Chemistry to find Emmett in his seat, reading a thick book. I tried to read the title of it on the side and it seemed to be... City of Bones. I've heard of that book before... Apparently, it was supposed to be related to fantasy or something like that. I might as well say hi to him before class started.

"Hey Emmett." I said in a soft voice before taking my first step toward our desk.

He lifted his head and gold topaz eyes met sea blue. A smile was put on his face the moment he saw me. "Hey Jules!" He got up and met halfway to the desk with a bear hug. It wasn't like before because it wasn't as fierce. I think he wanted to be careful because of my injuries.

"How are you feeling?" I asked with a worried voice.

"What do you mean? I feel perfectly fine. How's the arm?" He asked after we were seated.

"Still hurts but that's just normal. What can I say? I'm a magnet of injuries." I was rubbing my injured arm but the stinging just wouldn't go away.

"You going to the dance tonight?"

"Yeah..." I said but with a sad voice. I felt bad that no one was going to ask me before the dance started tonight.

"Did anyone ask you?" He sounded as sad as I was. But he shouldn't. It wasn't his fault that I was the new kid.

"Um... no actually... No one asked me." I lowered my head so he wouldn't see the sadness in my eyes.

"Oh, sorry to hear that." He turned his head after that last comment and saw that people started to come in the class. Mrs. Gluetenz came in soon afterwards and seemed happy to see me in class. Hopefully, nothing would happen today. Luckily, nothing did happen. Class went very smoothly. I was happy to finally be in class once without anything happening. Emmett insisted that he did the pouring of the chemicals and I let him.

After Chemistry was Gym. Mr. Wood was happy to see me up and walking because of the net and the Gym was now under construction on trying to repair EVERYTHING in the Gym now. Not just the nets but also the vandalism. We played volleyball but Mr. Wood was begging me not to play but I did anyways, but I did tell him that I wouldn't play as rough. I let someone else serve for me because I used to jump serve but with my head, leg and arm, it wasn't really wise to jump. I only volleyed and didn't bump because of my arm and I didn't dig. I didn't even spike! This sucked! I might as well sit out this game! But I didn't. I wanted to show people that I was fine.

Sometimes it was an obligation to dig or to bump. When I had to dig, it was so painful I stayed on the ground for a while before getting up. My leg was burning that it was painful to get up. Dan was starting to really worry about me but I kept telling him not to worry and that I'm fine. Although that was a lie, it seemed like he believed me. I kept a hold on my leg for a while before getting up finally. The whole class was worried about me. Man, I SERIOUSLY hate having to be the center of attention.

We kept playing but it was a painful class. I kept on digging and bumping and the occasional spike, which was hard on my head. It made me get a dizzy spell out of it afterwards but it was worth it. The whole class was afraid of my spiking. I had been playing for a very long time and practicing almost twenty four/seven. But the class didn't get to witness many spikes and I didn't even try to serve, afraid of the aftermath of my injuries.

After class, I decided to take a walk back home. It felt good to take a walk in the cold. The wind was helping my head but it took a while until I arrived home. When I got back home, Henry wasn't home yet and I had a little bit of homework to do and my English presentation to do. I was planning to do it on the rulers of the seventeenth century and I knew that no one would do something like that so I told Mr. Barner today and he accepted.

But before I did that, I was hoping to get a chance to see if I had any emails. Maybe Chanel had sent me something. It wouldn't be surprising either. Hopefully she didn't know what happened to me... I didn't want her to worry about me, like everyone else at school. I went upstairs with my school bag and opened my computer.

It took a while before the screen popped on but it finally did and I plugged in my internet. Seconds later, I opened my inbox for my emails and found two unread messages. And they were both from Chanel. One was on my first day of school and the other about the day after the first one. The first one was quite short but plenty of questions.

Hey Jules

How was your first day? How were your teachers? How are your classes? What are you taking this semester? Did you make any new friends? Email me back when you get this message! I want to hear all about your first day at Olympia!

Love Mom

I loved my mom but sometimes, she asked way too many questions. But to be nice, I emailed her back.

Hey Mom

My first day went well. I got a few new friends and they're all different types. Some are sporty, some are really into school but they're all very nice. My classes are all great. I'm getting moved up from eleventh grade Math to twelve because the teachers thinks I'm gifted in the subject. I have Math, English, Chemistry and Gym this semester and my teachers are great. We have our first dance tonight and I'm quite excited for it. You know how I love to dance. Anyways, I've got to go though. I've got some homework to do before the dance but I'll talk to you soon Mom.

Jules

I couldn't exactly tell her about Edward or the accidents that have happened to me lately. That would just give her a heart attack, or close to one. I sent the email and checked the next one. Although... this one had more to read than the other.

JULIETTE ELIZABETH SHRIKE!

I heard from Henry that you have a concussion and a bandaged leg! He almost gave me a heart attack! What happened to get you this hurt? Are you ok? Are you getting any rest? You need to put some ice on your wounds. Email me straight when you get out of the hospital! I want to know if you're alright! I miss you so much.

Mom

Man, I hated it when my mom used my full name. That just meant that she was mad or really annoyed. I had to reply to her straight away or else I'd probably be getting a phone call from her soon. I knew that she meant well. She's very protective of her only child. But should I tell her about my arm?

Mom,

Calm down. I'm fine. It was just a hit on the head and a scratch. The doctor said it was a medium concussion and a large scratch along my left leg. But other than that, I'm fine. Don't worry Mom. I'm at home and just getting ready to leave in a few hours. But it was nothing serious. Our Gym is a little under repairs and a net fell on me. Someone saved me before the net fell and everything's fine now. I'll email you back soon but I've got to go now. Lots of stuff to do before I have to leave but I'll talk to you later Mom! I miss you too. Hope Lou's going well.

Jules

I sent the email and put my keyboard aside to start on my homework. Hopefully that email would calm my mother down a little bit. I finished my Math homework in no time and started on my two problems of Chemistry that I had to finish for Monday. It was quite simple. Just had to find the result to some equations. Both those problems were done in about ten minutes. I started on my English project and found a lot of useful information. I tried to get as much information as I could for the night and that would be it for the day. I'd do more on the weekend. But I still had four hours until the dance would start and I had to find what to wear, although I had a pretty good idea. It was a semi-formal dance so it wasn't all dresses and tuxes.

I searched through my small closet to find a beautiful burgundy blouse and a blue skirt that went under the knees. I think this is what I'm going to wear I thought. I tried it on to see if it still fit me and I was in luck today! It fit like a glove and it looked good to boot. I was deciding whether to take my gauzes off and test my luck at the dance or to keep them on and make a bigger scene. I might as well try to take them off and see what it looks like. I went into the bathroom and closed the door behind me. I didn't want Henry to spot me taking off more bandages.

I started with the leg. It was the place that hurt the less. There was quite the thick layer of gauze but I had to see what it looked like. After I was done, I saw it... I had a large cut from a few centimeters under my knee to a foot above my left foot. But it was a good thing it was stitched up. I worked my way up to the head. I took it off carefully trying not to get a dizzy spell again. It hurt a little but it was good that my injury was to the back of my head but it still hurt when I took it off. I had only gotten this injury about three days ago so it still needed some healing. I didn't want to risk taking the gauze on my arm off since I had gotten the injury yesterday. It wouldn't be healed by now. It was a good thing that I was wearing a long sleeve blouse. It would cover it up just fine,

I went downstairs slowly since I knew that I had taken my bandages off and started on supper. I was thinking of making potatoes and steak for me and Henry with a side of garden salad. That sounded good. I was about to start when I looked around the room to see if there was a window open. Unfortunately, I saw the one close to the dinner table open, letting in a small breeze. I quickly went over to the window to close it before my daydream would start again. I closed it and went to start on supper.

I let my hands do the work and was finished just in time for Henry to walk through the door.

"Hey dad." I said while putting supper into plates and placing them on the table.

"Hi." He said. He didn't seem to be in quite the mood today. Maybe a bad day at work today again.

"If you'd like, supper's on the table." I said while starting to sit down and wait for him to sit down as well and start eating.

He put his gear away and came to sit in front of me. We ate in silence before I decided I might as well tell him about the dance tonight.

"Um... dad? I don't know if I told you but there's a dance tonight and I'd like to go... Is it alright?"

"No, you didn't tell me about this. But I need peace and quiet tonight so you can go wherever you want." He never even looked at me when he spoke. He just kept staring at his plate and kept eating his supper. But wasn't I usually quiet enough for him? He hardly even saw me when I was in my room.

"Thanks dad. I hope you feel better tonight. I think there's a game on. It might help." I said while putting my plate and Henry's away and washing the dishes.

"I don't need your help. Now, get out of this room before I get mad." I was sometimes really scared of Henry when he was like this. I think he was really having a bad day but I obeyed him and went to get my things before leaving the house.

I went towards my car, deciding whether or not to take it and I took the risk, once again. I drove down the street and my head was hardly bothering me. I soon arrived at the school parking lot and drove into an empty lot. I stopped the car once I was parked fairly and got out slowly. I grabbed my purse and started to go towards the foyer, where the dance would be.

The dance was quite packed when I got inside. The music was pumping and a lot of people were already dancing. That was good. I saw Sam and Bryte together, dancing to the beat of the song. There was also Austin and Tiffany, too afraid of standing close enough to touch but they were still dancing. Next to them were Jack and Maggy. Jack had his hands on Maggy's hips, dancing with her to the sound. Gus and Lizzy were the last group that I saw between my friends. They were just like Austin and Tiffany, too afraid to dance beside one another. I was happy for them. All of those groups looked like they would last a while.

I decided that I would sit down for a little. I had no one to dance with and now, seeing all of my friends dancing with one guy each, that depressed me. I sat down and looked around. My god... It wasn't just my friends that had guys to dance with but almost every single girl in this room had a guy! The ones that didn't have a date were dancing with the other girls. Now that was just depressing. I put my head in my hands and threw my loose hair backwards with my hand. I should have never come. The song finished and a slow song picked up. Then, the couples started to dance with the guys' hands on the girls' hips. Some girls had their arms around the guys' neck and dancing squarely.

I decided to grab my stuff and head out of here. I wouldn't go back home, not with Henry's mood but I would go somewhere. I went to grab my purse but a hand stood in front of me.

"May I have this dance?" A smoothing voice asked. I lifted my head to see its face and I saw someone I would never expect to be here.

"Edward..."

"Jules, will you allow me to dance with you?" He asked me with his golden eyes staring right at me. He smiles his crooked smile and I couldn't refuse it.

"Um... alright." I took his hand and he brought me to my feet. He put his hands on my sides and I put my arms around his cold neck. He was wearing a very formal black suit with a white shirt under. His bronze hair was all shiny in the light and all spiky to boot. He looked so beautiful tonight. He was just so perfect...

"You look beautiful tonight, Jules." Edward said with his soft voice.

"Thanks. So do you." I said but there was something on my mind as we danced. It might be crazy of me to ask him if he was a vampire. It might be too impulsive.

"Thank you. You're quite the dancer."

"You should talk. You're the one leading me." I said with a smile but my smile disappeared seconds later.

"What seems to be troubling you?" Edward asked with a worried expression.

"Nothing... Just got a lot on my mind." I said honesty.

"Would you like to share your thoughts with me?"

"I don't know... It might be a little impulsive. Heck, I'm probably losing my mind over this. You might think I'm crazy." I said, lowering my head to look at his shoes.

"Try me." His smile came back and I couldn't say no. It was like he was almost... dazzling me or something.

"Alright... well, tell me if I'm going crazy by thinking this but I think I know what you are. It might be too much to ask but..." I sighed before starting again but in a whisper. "Edward? Are you... a vampire?"

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