Edward POV

I walked into the biology classroom and sat in the last available seat. It was next to some girl with long, dark curls. She had a beautiful floral scent that I assumed would draw just about any male teen in. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed she was staring at me. It wasn't anything out of the ordinary. I was actually used to people staring, but I was agitated this morning and just about anything could set me off.

"What?" I said as I turned to her, maybe a little too harsh.

"Gabriella." Was all she said, though I didn't even ask her name. She turned away with a silly expression. I tried to keep a straight face, but I couldn't help cracking a small smile.

"I'm Edward. Edward Cullen." I said as I nodded to her politely. She smiled, and I decided to dip into her thoughts, but I couldn't hear anything. I tried harder. Nothing. What in the world? This was absurd. How can I not hear her thoughts? This had only happened to me once before… and it was here at this school. In the same classroom. At the same desk. I shook my head, forcing myself to not think about her. About my first and only true love.

Gabriella POV

Oh My God. Oh My God. Oh My God. He was gorgeous. The first thing I noticed about his appearance was his tousled, bronze colored hair. I has the type of hair that you wanted to touch and play with. He was dressed nicely and was of slight build. His face was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen, and when I looked at it I just about melted. He had nice, full lips, and the most striking thing about his appearance were his eyes, almost like liquid gold.

"Uh- ga bav?" I said, again sounding like an idiot. I really hadn't had much experience talking to guys and I just about sucked at it. He turned to me, his eyebrows scrunched down over his eyes.

"Excuse me?" he asked, always so polite.

"Never mind about that. So- this is your first day here?" I asked. It seemed like a pretty decent question to ask to a complete stranger.

"Yes, as a matter of fact it is. We came here a couple weeks ago."

"We?" I asked.

"Yes, we- meaning my parents, siblings, and I."

"Oh." I said feeling embarrassed. Of course he had family. "Where did you move from?"

"Chicago."

"Oh. Why'd you leave?" I asked. He sighed.

"No offence, but I don't feel completely comfortable talking about my personal life with someone who I don't know at all." He said, turning to me. I shrunk back into my seat.

"Sorry." I muttered. From that point, I didn't say another word. Finally, after seeming like forever, the bell rang. I glanced to the seat next to me and I noticed it was empty. I looked at the door and only caught a glimpse of him walking out the door, in his amazingly graceful strut. I stared after him for a minute, then I finally picked up my books and headed out the door, heading to my next class, world history.

When I walked into the classroom, Julie was already sitting there at a desk. She perked up as soon as she saw me and pointed to an empty desk next to her. I rushed over and took my seat, still in a daze from last period. Julie started talking about nothing really in particular. As smart as she was, she still couldn't understand how to shut up. I didn't mind though. I just let her ramble on with out really listening. That period went by rather fast, as did the rest of the morning. Before I knew it, I was heading to the cafeteria for lunch, and I couldn't help but realize that a part of me was excited just to see him again.

A/N: oooookayyy… sorry that this chap was kinda short guys. I thought it would be longer but I couldn't really think of anything else to put. But then again- short and sweet. :]] well- now its up to you! Review review review!!!

~rosieee