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Chapter 28-
What. "You…uh y-you what?" I stuttered, my mouth still half open.
Edward pulled back to look at me abruptly. "I said…could you tie my shoe…" He coughed and shook his head a bit-almost like someone disrupted him while he was daydreaming.
Okay…I was losing my mind. But I looked down at his shoe anyway-and I'm not sure why. I wasn't even quite sure where I was. "You're shoe is tied Edward-both of them," I said, not yet convinced if those words came out of my own mouth.
"My what?" He looked up at me as if I interrupted him from some bottomless thought.
"You're shoes…both of them are tied." I noticed how stupid I sounded.
"Oh." He hesitated, thinking for a moment. "Right. Listen Bella, I uh-gotta go…do some Science homework." He got up and stuffed his book bag with his books clumsily and dropped his notebook-twice.
"But we don't have any Science homework." I said, snapping back into the present.
He slapped his palm against his forehead. "I mean Math." He paused to sigh and sling his book bag over his shoulder. "Well, I'll see you tomorrow." He bent down and pecked my lips quickly then rushed out the door without another word.
"Bye…" I muttered, feeling like a perplexed idiot.
Wow. That was...weird. And awkward. I wasn't fairly certain on what just happened. What were we talking about again?
Oh yea.
Shoes.
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I woke up the next morning a bit lightheaded. I was still baffled from last night and no matter how many times I told myself that he said it, I know he didn't.
No, that's not true. I know he said it. Why would he tell me to tie his shoe? Did he become brain damaged all of a sudden?
I mean, I think he said it. Unless I was so deranged by his company that I was simply imagining it-which was a probable leeway.
Why was I acting dumb for the past twelve hours? I knew he said it. But why did he cover it up? Did it slip out? Why am I asking myself questions?
I was beyond doubt that I was going mad.
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After arriving at school, I got out of my truck to see Edward leaning against his Volvo-watching me.
I figured since he already saw me then it would be rude not to go and say…hi?
I made my way over there with my chin attached to my neck and approached Edward uneasily. "Hi," I muttered, peeking at his expression which was neutral but seemed to be more relaxed than when I'd last seen him.
"Hey," he broke out in an easy smile and outstretched his arms for a hug.
I accepted the offer but it was very…stiff. I'm pretty sure this is how it feels when guys hug other guys. They sling both arms over but lightly tap them on the back, then back away-very similar to this embrace.
"Well," I nodded my head, "I have to get to class…"
"Yea," Edward answered quickly. "I'll-uh see you later."
I gave a brief smile, my lips tight and walked away-feeling his eyes on my back.
Okay. Something is definitely wrong-and it's not just me. But I was going to find out.
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By the time I was walking to lunch, I got all types of looks from people. About a quarter of the girls in each of my classes was giving me filthy expressions and…offended ones? And most of the males were looking at me taken aback and overcome. I remember one face in particular that surprised me. Lauren. Every time she would look at me she would crack up or look at me like I was pathetic.
Ha. I didn't know anyone more wretched than her.
Was there something in my teeth?
I stopped off at the bathroom really quick just to make sure and to see if I forgot something-like shoes…
"Oh!" I heard someone yell in astonishment, getting out of the bathroom stall.
It was Alice.
"Hi Alice," I said a bit embarrassed since my teeth were inches away from the mirror.
"Bella! Thank Goodness I found you!" Her smile faded and she came closer. "There's a…rumor going around. But I'm sure you know what it's about…"
"Rumor? What rumor?" I asked, leaning in-although it was almost certainly better that I didn't know.
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A/N-Not as long as most of my chapters. But I rewrote this chapter like three times. Haha. Ohh and sorry about the cliffy. I know how much you guys LOVE those. Mwhahahaha.
And please try not to guess. Because if you do, then I most likely will have to change it and that'll mess up the whole story line! I just like my stories being a mystery. That's why, if you noticed, none of my stories are in Edward's point of view because there's still the secrecy behind his feelings and the exhilaration in the story!
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