Chapter Two

The day passed slowly and I couldn't focus on anything. The only thing that I could think about was biology in last period when I would talk to Edward Cullen. I had made up my mind that I would talk to him and I was going to stick to that decision.

All through lunch all of my friends were looking at me strangely. I'm not usually the quiet one of the group. After trying to make conversation with me a couple of times and failing, they all gave up. Even Mike Newton, who usually irritated me with his keenness.

When the bell rang I quickly walked to my locker, trying not to dwell on what I was about to do.

"Bella, Wait up." It was Angela. "Are you still going to talk to Edward?"

"Yes, I made up my mind that I would so I will."

"I would be soo nervous if I was you!" Angela said.

Tell me about it.

I couldn't keep my mind on the game of soccer that we were playing in gym, and eventually I got called off and had to sit on the bench. I didn't mind that much.

All that I could think about was talking to Edward Cullen. I should have been scared stiff, but I couldn't help feeling a little bit excited as well. I'm not sure where that came from.

As soon as the bell rang I was out of the gym door. I got to biology before anyone else. I had hoped that Edward would be one of the last ones into the room but he walked into the room about half a second after me.

He took his usual seat next to me and stared out the window. It was now or never.

"Hi Edward," I said quietly. I waited for his reaction.

"Are you talking to me?" he said a bit rudely.

"Um yeah," I said confidence building. Before he had the chance to make some smart ass comment I spoke again.

"Hey listen," I continued, "I'm really sorry about all the weirdness that has been going on between us and I kind of really hope that we can get over it, maybe?"

He looked confused, and I didn't blame him. These were the first words that I had spoken to him in at least two years.

Finally he replied, "Well, umm, since we're talking to each other, I should probably apologise."

Out of all the responses that I had imagined him saying, that was definitely not one of them. I was visibly taken aback.

He continued, "I'm really sorry for all those years that I have been nasty and rude to you. I don't know why I said those things and acted those ways. Please forgive me?"

Wow, umm what just happened? Did Edward Cullen just apologise? To me?

"Bella?"

"Oh, umm yeah sure. I mean, of course I forgive you." How could I not, looking into those gorgeous emerald eyes of his? How come I had never realised them before. I looked away, embarrassed, but I could still feel his gaze on me.

The classroom started to fill up and soon the class stared.

"Ok class, I have some good news." The class groaned. Mr Varner's good news was never good news. "Chloe? Could you please pass these around? Thanks. Now today we will be starting a research assignment and you will be working with the person you are seated next to." Oh no! Edward Cullen. I wasn't sure how to react. Mr Varner continued, unaware of my silent dilemma, "You won't be able to complete this assignment at school so you will need to take some time out of your precious social lives to work with your partner." This statement received another groan from the class. "Now, if you all get started you'll have less to do on the weekend."

Umm, awkward. How was I meant to start a conversation with the guy who, until about ten minutes ago, had been my arch enemy? I needn't have worried though because Edward started talking first. "So, for this assignment thingo, do you want to come over my place tomorrow after school?"

Be still my heart.

"Umm, sure. That would be good I guess." I managed to squeak out.

"Cool. So which of the topics do you want to do?"

Class continued on with Edward asking questions about the assignment while I answered and told him my preferences.

Edward stood up as the bell rang and waited for me to get all my books together. We walked out of the classroom together. We got to my locker too soon. "Well I guess I'll see you tomorrow then?" I asked. "Can't wait." He replied, and smiled the most beautiful crooked grin.

A/N:

Ok guys I know this story is pretty crap but please review and tell me how I can improve it. Thanks