New School
The summer had gone by quickly and I was enrolled in Forks High School with Edward and Alice. Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett had "graduated and went to college". That was the story anyway. So now Edward, Alice, and I were in the Volvo headed towards the high school. Alice was chattering excitedly from the back seat, and I was sitting in the passenger's seat looking out the window at the grey sky and already misty morning.
I wasn't paying attention to anything around me; I was too worried about the new school. I was a werewolf going to a public school with a bunch of humans. At least at the Quilleute School there were other wolves and people knew the legends at least a little.
"Bella!" I hear my name called causing me to jump.
"Huh?"
"You aren't even listening. Edward was talking to you," chastises Alice.
"Your mind was in the clouds, Love," says Edward.
"Sorry," I mumble.
"I was asking you to be careful today. We don't have all of our classes together and Alice can't see you and I can't read your mind. I'm sure that by being nervous it won't take much to set you off," says Edward.
"I was just thinking about that. I'll be careful. I promise you won't hear stories about a huge white wolf roaming the hallways," I say solemnly. Edward chuckles and ruffs my hair.
"Good," says Edward. Once at school, Edward shows me to the office where I'm given my schedule as well as a map of the school. I had gym first period. This school was torture already. Werewolf or not I wasn't exactly graceful.
When I walk into the gym people stare at me. I bush and head towards the back of the group. The teacher calls our names and goes over the rules of gym class.
"Hey," whispers a voice next to me. I look over and see a blonde boy. He was obviously one of the more handsome students at the school, probably the most handsome until Edward came to school. "My name's Mike Newton."
"I'm Bella."
"You moved in with the Cullens right?" asks Mike. I nod and Mike grins.
"They're a strange bunch. Welcome to Forks," says Mike extending his hand towards me. I shake his hand praying he won't notice the warmth.
"Thank you," I say. Mike frowns and looks down at my hand.
"Do you have a fever or something?" asks Mike.
"I'm perfectly healthy. Your hands are just cold is all," I mumble. Mike seemed to accept my explanation. Soon it was lunch time and I get my tray and stand in line. Suddenly I feel two cold hands on my waist and smell Edward's sweet scent behind me.
"Hello, Edward," I say, causing him to chuckle.
"Good afternoon, Love. How is school going for you so far?" asks Edward as I fill my tray with enough food for two people. Suddenly the tray was gone and Edward was holding it in his hands. Once he pays for the food we find a table in the back of the cafeteria and sit down.
"I made a mistake," I say before picking up a slice of pizza and taking a bite of it. Edward frowns and his expression becomes serious.
"What sort of mistake?" asks Edward. I shake Edward's hand and understanding lights his face.
"Mike Newton introduced himself and I shook his hand. He asked if I had a fever so I told him his hands were just cold," I say.
"Good save," says Edward. Then Alice joins our group holding a tray of food.
"So I had a thought today during math class," I say.
"What would your thought be?" asks Edward, his voice teasing.
"What happens on a sunny day?" I ask.
"You go to school of course. You'll just have to take the Volvo," says Edward.
"Sometimes I wish I had my truck. At least it didn't stick out so much," I say.
"Truck?" asks Edward.
"Sam gave me a truck because Jacob didn't want it and I liked it. Plus Quil and Embry didn't like it so I got to keep it," I explain.
"Perhaps Amber will bring it to you next time she comes over," says Edward.
"Then how will she get home?" I ask.
"You aren't restricted by the treaty. You can give her a ride home," says Edward. Once home I immediately called Amber who was happy to bring me my truck. After telling her where the keys were in my desk and asking her to bring a few other things I hang up and get a snack.
As I was eating the apple slices dipped in peanut butter Alice walks in.
"How can you eat so much and not gain weight?" asks Alice. I scowl at her and Alice holds her hands up in surrender.
"I'm not trying to be rude, I'm honestly curious," says Alice apologetically.
"As a werewolf I have a high metabolism. The only weight I gain is through muscle and if I lose weight I have a hard time gaining it back," I explain before taking a bite of apple.
"I'll bet humans would love to have a metabolism like that," says Alice.
"The girls at school are always complaining about how Amber and I eat so much and never gain weight," I say as I walk to the fridge and get another apple. "At one point there was a rumor that I was throwing up my food after lunch. The school called Quil and Embry and all hell broke loose."
"That was an interesting day," says Amber suddenly causing me to jump. "Esme let me in." She tosses me my truck keys.
"Thanks," I say.
"Quil and Embry weren't very happy about it, but they didn't argue it much either," says Amber.
"I'm sorry you had to put up with them though," I say.
"They miss you. The whole pack does. Sam keeps trying to get me to come here and beg you to come back," says Amber.
"Tell him I said he can go screw himself. When they can accept my relationship with Edward then I'll come back," I say.
"They're hoping that he screws up and you leave him," says Amber.
"Not happening," I say, dryly. Amber giggles and walks over to the bar where I was sitting. She picks up an apple slice and dips it in peanut butter before eating it.
"Thanks," she says with a grin on her face. I roll my eyes.
"What about my other stuff?" I ask.
"Quil and Embry about had a fit when I walked out with that scrapbook, supplies, and clothes. They asked me what I was doing with your stuff, but they got over it. It's in the truck," says Amber.
"Thanks," I say. Just then Edward walks in.
"Is that red truck yours?" asks Edward. He obviously didn't like it.
"Isn't it awesome?" I ask.
"'Awesome' wasn't quite the word I was thinking of, Love," says Edward. Alice leaves the room and comes back a second later.
"Bella your truck is hideous!" screeches Alice.
"Thanks Alice," I say sarcastically.
"When you said a truck, I pictured something a bit…newer," says Edward.
"My truck has character Edward Cullen, and it's probably old enough to be your car's grandfather. Have some respect," I say.
"Now you've done it," says Amber.
"Done what?" asks Edward.
"No one's allowed to make fun of Bella's truck. She loves it," says Amber. Suddenly Emmett comes barreling into the kitchen.
"Who's truck? It looks like it belongs in the dump," says Emmett.
"It's Bella's," says Edward. Emmett's eyes widen.
"Maybe you should let Edward get you something better," suggests Emmett.
"I like my truck Emmett. It has character," says Bella. All the while Amber was sitting in the chair next to Bella giggling uncontrollably.
"What's so funny?" asks Alice.
"Sometimes she has a hard time stopping once she starts," I explain as I watch Amber's face change color.
"Is she okay?" asks Edward concerned.
"She's fine," I say.
"She's changing colors!" shouts Emmett which sent Amber into a whole new fit of giggles.
"Yeah, she does that. She's fine though, you just have to wait it out," I say. Soon the giggling dies down and Amber was fine.
"We should watch a movie," suggests Alice.
"Ooh! Do you have Benchwarmers?" asks Amber. I knew for a fact they did. I was shaking my head behind Amber praying they would notice.
"I love that movie! Let's watch it!" says Emmett excitedly. I groan and hit my forehead with the palm of my hand. We all go into the living room where Emmett already had the movie in the DVD player. Edward sits down on the couch and I curl up in his lap.
The movie had barely started and my attention was already focused elsewhere. Edward's smooth, stone-like lips shaped themselves perfectly around my own. My hands were knotted in his hair and my breathing was erratic.
I loved Edward with all my being. I was beginning to question my existence before I met him. He was the part I had been missing without realizing it was gone until it was there.
After the movie was over I had to give Amber a ride home.
"Emmett's so awesome," says Amber.
"He's also married to Rosalie. Trust me, you don't want to cross her," I say.
"I'm not interested in him like that. Unlike you I'm not falling in love with them," says Amber.
"Aren't you all about being anti-racist?" I ask.
"You know none of the wolves are racist," says Amber.
"Actually you are. Vampires are a race, Amber," I say. Amber seemed to think about this until we got to her house.
"You're right, but didn't our history teacher tell us everyone has a prejudice once?" asks Amber.
"Yeah," I say. Amber opens the door and gets out.
"I'm against evil vampires. The Cullens are pretty cool," says Amber with a grin.
"I can only wish the rest of the pack would see that," I sigh.
"I'll see you later," says Amber before shutting the door and going inside. Suddenly there's a knock on my window.
End Chapter
A/N: Who could it be?! Keep reading and find out! Thanks for the reviews! Sayonara!