Edward's POV:
I heard someone enter the classroom, but figured it was just one of my everyday classmates. I was still thinking about why everyone was still talking about this new girl, Isabella. When we first moved here, the buzz was huge, but it's the same every time we go to a new school. What was so special about Isabella? While I was still contemplating, I heard a female voice call for Mr. Banner. I'd never heard this voice before, so I figured this much be the new girl. My head popped up and my eyes, almost instantly, widened.
The girl looked really, really good. She had extremely long brown hair. Even though, it was in a high ponytail, it almost reached her waist. She had glorious brown eyes, that looked deep enough to get lost in them. She was dressed entirely in black, but she didn't seem like the Gothic type. I spent minutes studying the beautiful girl before me. Suddenly, she started walking in my direction. I realized she was going to be my lab partner, seeing as this was the last seat available. Once she sat down, the air was hinted with a light strawberry and... Freesia scent. I asked her if she was the new girl, Isabella. She responded that she preferred to be called Bella. Before I knew it, we were in a full blown conversation.
I told her I thought she was attractive, and I definitely meant it. She then told me that she thought I was a player. Once those words left her mouth, I felt a wave of sadness wash over me, though I tried to hide it. So many people judge me, and I didn't want Bella to do the same. I wanted her to know me as I am. Not as someone, people thought I was. I thought all females should be respected no matter what, so why am I labeled as "The Player"? I would make sure Bella didn't think of me that way.
All too soon, Mr. Banner started the film that we would be watching today, meaning we couldn't finish our talk. But I promised myself, it wouldn't be our last. All through the video, I kept staring at Bella. Believe me, I tried not to, but it was so hard! She's... stunning. She wore the same smirk all through the video. Maybe it was because she could literally feel my eyes bore into the side of her head.
When the film finally ended we had 10 minutes of free time, so I decided to start up another conversation with her, but she beat me to it.
"So what's there to do in this town?" She asked.
"Depends on what you like. If you're anything like my sister, Alice, you could go shopping. There are some pretty cool shops in Port Angeles." I informed her.
"Thanks, but I'm not much of a shopper, to be hon-" Jessica cut her off.
"Hey Edward, I was wondering would you like to go on a date with me... Friday?" Jessica asked, while twirling a piece of her hair, trying to look sexy. "Oh hey Isabella," she mumbled.
Out the corner of my eye, I saw Bella cock one of her eyebrows, probably annoyed. "I'm sorry, Jessica. I have plans on Friday to..." I trailed off. I didn't really have plans, I just really did NOT want to go out with her.
Bella noticed my hesitation, and said, "Show me around town. I'm new here, so I don't really know where anything is. I'm sorry," she apologized, though I'm sure she didn't really mean it.
Jessica raised her eyebrows in surprised, and stared right at me. "Really?" She asked incredulously. "So what? You guys are dating now? Wow Edward! New record, I would say. This is Isabella's first day, and you're in her panties already! You're definitely advancing." She said smugly.
I saw red. "Jessica, you have no idea what the hell you're talking about. Her name is Bella, and I'm not trying to get into anyone's panties! Just because you're mad I rejected you a good 10 times, doesn't give you the right to act like a bitch!"
"Maybe she's just a bitch at heart..." Bella mumbled, while glaring madly at Jessica.
Jessica didn't seem to have heard Bella, "Whatever, Edward." Then she turned towards Bella. "I hope you know, the only reason he's even talking to you is for sex. Nothing else. So don't go around thinking your special because you're really, truly not!"
Bella stood up so she and Jessica were face to face. "And Jessica I hope you know, that I'm not stupid and I'm not a child! I know how to close my legs, unlike some people." She said while smiling. "Do not talk to me like you have no sense!" With that, she picked up her stuff, and left.
Jessica and I stared off in the direction Bella just went, in awe. Then the bell rang. I picked up all of my stuff, hastily. Once I got out the class I started running down the hallway, in hopes of finding Bella and apologizing to her for what Jessica said. I found her outside on a bench, reading.
The wind was slightly blowing causing her hair to whip around her. That only enhanced her beauty. A strand of her hair blew over her face. She went to push it back, but I was quicker. When I secured the hair behind her ear, she looked up at me and smiled. Then, she motioned for me to sit down next to her.
"Are you okay?" I asked worriedly, while taking the seat next to her.
She quietly chuckled, "I'm fine. I'm worried about you. What she said was definitely over the line. I seriously wanted to slap her," she sighed and put the book down.
"Yea, Jessica has liked me for some time now, but when I rejected her the first couple of times, I think she got discouraged. Then you showed up, and she felt threatened." I said, honestly.
"Why? It's not like we're dating, or will ever date!" She ranted angrily.
I was disappointed, and I think it showed. Bella seemed amazing. I knew I wanted to be in a real relationship with her, but maybe she didn't. That did not mean I would stop trying though.
"Do you have a boyfriend or something?" I asked curiously.
"Well no, but I'm not girlfriend material," she stated honestly.
"Why do you think that?" I put emphasis on the word "think" because I knew it wasn't true.
She smiled sadly at me, "I just know. Trust me, some things just don't work, and me being in a relationship is one of them," she said while playing with her fingers.
I took one of her hands in mine, aware of the electricity that seems to flow through us when we touched, "You don't see yourself clearly, do you? Would you lik-" The bell rang, interrupting me. She stood up and gathered her stuff.
"Would you like to sit with my friends and I at lunch?" I asked hopefully.
"Um... I don't think I can. I'm sorry," she said unhappily.
"Well, would you like to come over today? My sister is dying to me you."
"I'll think about it. If I change my mind, I'll call you. Okay?" She went and took out her phone. "Your number?" She asked.
We exchanged numbers and quickly took off for our next classes, so we wouldn't be late. I was still a little giddy from getting Bella's number and knowing she just might come over my house this afternoon. When I came in class and sat in my seat, I was still wearing the same silly grin. My brother, Emmett and I had Math together, and he noticed my happy mood.
"What happened, bro? Finally got some?" He said, while laughing.
I sighed, "No Emmett, I did not 'get some' as you so tastefully put it. I just finally met someone I could have a real conversation with." I said.
He seemed to buy it, but not before muttering, "...I guess he's about to get some..."
A/N: Writing is pretty easy when I have a clear vision of where I want to go in the chapter. So what do you think Bella should do WHEN she goes over Edward's house? I've already decided I wanted Bella to go over his house...but what should they do?