OMG, LONGEST CHAPTER IVE WRITTEN, EVER! LOL, heey guys . (: enjoy this new chapter .
Monday came along the corner. As I walked out of the shower at six in the morning, I spread my school uniform out on my bed and went to dry off my hair. I noticed my phone going off, alerting me of a text message.
Hey Bella,
I wanted to say good morning (: Can't wait to see you at school.
-Edward
Awwwh. He was so sweet. Even if he wasn't my boyfriend, I kept on wishing he was. I wanted to feel his arms around my shoulder and his smile every time I turned the corner.
I decided to text him back.
Good morning to you too (:
Hopefully you'll be there by my locker.
-Bella
I put my Quickfire down and put on my school uniform. Avery Academy, our school, decided to apply uniform daily to prevent any inappropriate outfits. I put on my AA polo and green pleated mini skirt. Grabbing my blue blazer and green Nikes, I walked out of my room and hurried downstairs for breakfast. I walked in the beautiful kitchen, inhaling the scent of bacon and eggs in the morning.
"Morning, dad," I greeted my dad as he placed a plate of bacon, eggs, and toast on the kitchen counter.
"Morning, kid; can you ride with Alice today? I got called five minutes ago and I should be in the main office in a bit," he explained.
"Sure, dad."
I pulled out my phone and dialed Alice. She answered on the first ring.
"Need a ride?" She asked.
"Yes, please," I smiled. My best friend could be the most psychic person sometimes. I wondered if she could foresee the future or something.
We hung up and I proceeded to finishing my breakfast. Five minutes later, Mrs. Cullen's Lexus RX came up my parents' stone driveway. I got in and greeted a gorgeous bronze-haired boy. Alice had sat herself on the front with a giant grin plastered on her face. I wondered why…
"Alright kids, off to Avery Academy," Esme said.
The ten-minute car ride wasn't too boring. KIIS FM was on the radio and Alice and I talked about our history exam the entire time. Edward stayed quiet, laughing once in awhile which caused me to blush.
Mrs. Cullen dropped us off at the front of the school. I tried to grab my two hundred dollar TokiDoki back pack but Edward lifted it up and refused to hand it to me. We got out of the car and went outside. He slung the backpack over his shoulder.
"Edward, can I have my bag back?"
"I don't think so. I'll help you with this; it's heavy." He smiled and walked with me to my locker.
During the entire time, I felt holes burn through my back due to the murderous glares being thrown at me by several of the students.
We paused at my locker and I slowly placed my things in it. I grabbed my books for the next class and closed it, only to find a perfect Adonis casually leaning against the wall next to me.
"Ready?" He asked with a grin.
I nodded as he walked me to the next class. He stopped by the door and handed me my books. It was just then that I noticed he had been carrying my books the entire time. I thanked him and hugged him. I don't know what came into me but out of instinct, I wrapped my arms around his torso. He hugged me back and wrapped his arms around my shoulders. We must have stayed like that for a few minutes because the bell rang, signaling the start of class.
We pulled away with smiles on our faces. He waved goodbye and I entered the classroom.
Ugh, I had algebra II today. Crap, this class was a complete waste of time, I swear. No offense, but math truly is a bad subject for Isabella Swan; I prefer English or Literature.
The ninety-minute class passed by SUPER SLOWLY. Finally, the bell rang and all the students literally sprinted out of the classroom.
I walked to my locker with a very jumpy Alice at hers.
"So, you and my twin are a thing now, eh?" She jumped with excitement.
My eyes widened, "WHAT?!"
"Oh please, Bella, it's so obvious you guys like each other. I saw his text messages and that VERY LONG HUG before first period!" She squealed and clapped her hands.
"Alice, we're just friends," I said calmly.
"Mmhmm," she rolled her eyes, "like I would believe that. So, have you guys kissed yet?"
I purposely banged my head on my locker causing a very painful headache.
"Ow," I said as I put my hand on my forehead.
"Are you alright?" asked a velvety voice. His hand replaced mine on my forehead. Gently rubbing the aching bruise he said, "Bella, you want to go see the nurse? I think you hit yourself pretty hard there."
I blushed and turned around to face him.
"No thanks. But thank you for asking," I smiled at him.
Suddenly, the bell rang for second period and I hurriedly grabbed my Biology book and ran to room 12. I arrived right on time as Mr. Gu was preparing a long discussion.
I sat down beside Alice and settled myself in. Mr. G gave us a supremely long discussion on the beings of cells. For some random reason, he got out of subject and began to talk about his wife, Jenine, and complained about how she was quite moody. He explained she was pregnant and blabbered on and on about her craving for noodles and ramen. Relating it to biology, he said this was how "certain events affect the cells in our body".
The whole class muffled their laughter. "Certain events?" Mr. G, I said quietly, I don't think we need to know what you do after school.
The bell rang and one by one, the students walked out of the classroom. It was ten, meaning it was our school's daily hour long discussion tab. It simpler words, it was an hour recess. An hour you might say is a pretty long time, but if you go to school with spoiled rich kids, I think you might need more than fifteen minutes to prevent a million-dollar lawsuit.
I sprinted to the library and took out my 8 GB flash drive. I opened my file and printed out my essay due after lunch. I grabbed my essay and went back to my locker. Stuffing my essay in my Lit folder, I went to one of the small Starbucks cafes on campus. The west one was the nearest one, so I got in line.
"Hey," said the guy in front of me. He was blond, tall, and well-built. I have to admit, he was good-looking, but he was nothing compared to Edward. I smiled at him.
He extended his hand out, "Hi, I'm James."
"Bella," I squeaked. I shook his hand and his grip became tighter. I looked at his uniform and recognized him as one of the seniors- he was wearing a green blazer.
His face lowered to mine and I pulled away. He smiled mockingly at me which turned to a frown once a loud "ahem" sounded behind us.
"Hey, babe," Edward said, wrapping his arms around me. I blushed a deep red. I hoped this would last absolutely long.
"Cullen, what are you doing with this angel over here? I don't think a freshman ass like you deserves her," James said with a smirk.
Edward ground his teeth and said, "Back up there, James. I don't think you understand the meaning of MY GIRL. Leave her alone you bastard."
James began to laugh.
"You," he pointed to Edward, "Can't possibly get a girl. You've gotten enough."
"Jealous I took you're spot on the basketball team? It just so happens talented freshmen are better than arrogant seniors."
James growled at Edward and put his fist in the air. But before James touched a strand of Edward's auburn head, Edward slightly pushed me to the side and punched the sick excuse of a guy in the face.
The café stopped their tracks and looked at James on the floor huddled and covering his bleeding nose.
"You, son of a bitch!" he yelled.
"What's going on here?" Mr. G asked as he walked in the café.
"This bastard punched me!" James pointed at Edward.
"Control your language, Mister," Mr. G scolded James.
"Mr. Cullen, come with me. You too, Bella," he signaled to us.
He led us to his classroom and asked for us to sit down at the desks in front of his classroom.
"Well, it seems we had a high level of testosterone in that café, eh?" Mr. G chuckled to himself.
Edward and I looked at each other, very confused.
"Excuse me, sir?" Edward asked.
"Ah, you remind me of myself Edward. I punched a guy named Gary in my class back in the day," he laughed.
Edward looked at him as if he were insane.
"Why'd you punch him, sir," Edward asked.
"He was hitting on my girl," Mr. G winked at me.
Edward's jaw dropped open, "Wha-what? Does this mean I'm not in trouble?"
Mr. G shook his head, "I'll talk to the principal. You're one of my best students so maybe they'll let you off the hook. However, James might be looking for a lawsuit," he looked worried.
"Thanks Mr. Gu, I owe you much," Edward said.
"It's Mr. G. My wife doesn't like it but I prefer G. You see, there was this kid in this class named Michael and we always called him G. He was freaking funny; hell broke lose when there were no teachers around. There was this one time, he went up to the teacher wearing a pair of pink fluffy earmuffs; she didn't notice one bit."
Edward and I smiled.
Mr. G then looked at me and said, "Well, missy, looks like your man over here is off the hook."
I blushed.
"You guys can go, I'll see you in my class tomorrow, Edward."
We both stood up and breathed a sigh of relief.
Walking back to the café, James was no longer there. Suddenly, Alice jumped on my back.
"OMG, WHAT HAPPENED?! I HEARD EVERYTHING BUT OHHHMYGOOSH WHAT HAPPENED? AND EDWARD, ARE YOU EXPELLED BECAUSE MOM WOULD MURDER YOU…"
"Alice, calm down," Edward said, "Mr. G's letting me off the hook."
Alice jumped off my back and said, "Phew, I didn't want a motherly lecture tonight."
"Oh! I'll be right back guys," Alice chirped as she skipped down the hall to who-knows-where.
Edward and I looked at each other and laughed. We headed outside to one of the student lounges. The freshman lounge was mostly empty except for a few students with their books in their laps and a laptop close by.
We sat on an empty couch very, very close to one another.
"So…" Edward's voice wandered off.
"Did you really mean that?" I asked quietly.
"Mean what?" He turned to me.
"The thing with James about how I didn't deserve him. Did you mean that?" I asked again.
"Silly Bella, of course I did. I meant it as a compliment to you, of course. I don't think anyone like you should date the likes of James," he smiled.
"Thank you," I whispered quietly. I leaned into his shoulder and looked ahead.
"Bella?" he asked.
"Yes?"
"Can I ask you something?" I looked up from his shoulder.
I nodded.
"I was wondering if you minded being my date for the Fall Dance on Friday."
I straightened myself.
"Edward, I can't dance," I blushed.
"It's alright. I just want to go so I wouldn't be alone at home…unless…you already have a date."
"I don't have a date Edward," I smiled at him, "I would love to go to the dance with you but I'm scared I'll cause an accident or something."
He chuckled beside me and put his arms around me. I leaned in to his chest and inhaled his scent. We had never been this close to each other before. I'd always had a mutual friendship with Edward ever since we were in 1st grade, but now, I wondered if he was someone who would be more than a friend.
The warning bell rang five minutes before eleven, so we stood up, hugged each other goodbye and walked to our respective lockers.
I didn't see Alice anywhere so I walked to History by myself. I sat next to a bouncy Alice and waited for our quiz to start.
I failed.
The lunch bell rang and Alice and I headed to the cafeteria- or should I say food court? In truth, Avery Academy was no average high school. With a population of 1,200 students, the 100 acre school campus seemed large for the student body. However, that includes the two swimming pools, a football field, a soccer field, 5 full basketball courts, a softball field, a giant track, 3 volleyball courts, and 4 tennis courts. Plus, two full-scale gyms, three giant auditoriums, a theatre, four student lounges, a school clinic, a botany garden, eight different cafes, more than 90 classrooms, two upscale libraries, a school boutique, three music rooms, two recording studios, and one humongous cafeteria.
The cafeteria included a few fast food spots, another Starbuck's, a Jamba Juice, Pinkberry, a couple of small more expensive fast food areas and finally, three small-scale restaurants: The Cheesecake Factory, Katsuya, and a premier restaurant called Javee.
We decided to eat at one of the more expensive fast-food stands. I ordered a burger while tiny Alice got a salad.
We took our rightful seats by window of the second floor, giving us an awesome view of the sports fields. I was caught in my own thought when a giant tray of ribs, grilled chicken and mashed potatoes appeared next to me.
I blushed and turned to meet my hero.
"Edward!" Alice grinned.
"Alice," he nodded to her, "Bella," he smiled at me.
"Yo, kids! Emmett McCarty in the building!" said a loud booming voice coming towards us.
"Hi, Emmett," we waved as he and his girlfriend, Rosalie Hale, sat down beside us.
"So, Eddie, cousin," Emmett smirked, "I heard what happened with James. Dude, you're like a hero now! You're the froshie who punched the senior!"
Edward sighed and said, "Em, I just lost my temper back there. And don't call me Eddie."
Emmett's booming laughter filled our table as he placed his arm around the beautiful blond's shoulder.
He smacked the table and set his plate of lasagna flying at his face. His laughter completely obliterated which was turned into a complete array of cursing.
"Ah, shit! My shirt's dirty!" he complained. He cursed out more words one shouldn't hear outside a truck stop.
Rosalie snickered beside him and gave him a loving look, "It's alright babe, come on, lets get you off these clothes." She winked suggestively, walking away from the table. Swaying her hips sure turned Emmett on as he followed her out of the cafeteria with a hungry look on his face.
Edward cracked up beside me, "Did you see Emmett's 'situation' in his pants? Rose is gonna have to deal with THAT."
Alice and I laughed with him.
We finished our lunches with a lively conversation and headed to the freshman lounges. I played darts with Edward while Alice texted furiously into her iPhone, talking about whatever gossip was in for the day.
Lunch was an hour and a half long so we spent nearly thirty minutes in the lounge. I decided to get a smoothie from Jamba Juice and Edward came with me.
We walked to the cafeteria silently and passed by Emmett and Rosalie furiously making out by the glass cafeteria doors.
"AHEM!" Edward coughed.
Emmett looked up from his previous activity and diverted his attention. In doing so, he loosened his grip on Rose who fell to the ground. She landed on her ass.
"Ouch!" she said as rubbed her backside.
Edward and I stood there, laughing.
"Here let me rub that for you," Emmett grinned.
He helped Rose up but as soon as his hand neared her bruised bottom, she smacked his hand away and growled, "Next time you'd better have a grip or I'll be sure you won't be able to have kids anymore."
Emmett looked pleadingly at us and kissed her provocatively. I swear, if there were any teachers around, they would have been lectured already.
I got my Jamba Juice and walked with Edward to who-knows-where. We ended up at the benches near the football field; it was just the two of us, no Alice or Emmett or James.
We talked until the warning bell rang which led us separate ways to our classes. I cursed myself for not having any classes with Edward. Maybe I could talk to the office later…
I had AP Literature with Mrs. Sanders next. I had already finished my book report so I had nothing to worry about.
Class passed by like a breeze.
The bell rang, marking my X period for the day.
I walked to the library building and sat down on one of the plush couches. I could go home if I wanted to but I had a journalism meeting at 3.
I spent the next ninety minutes doing half of my homework for the day. Avery Academy may seem like a leisure school; but it's a prestigious school with high standards.
I walked out of the library as the bell rang and I headed to the Newspaper Lab for the meeting.
The meeting ended fifteen minutes early. It was only 3:45.
I pulled out my Quickfire and checked my text message- nothing new. Alice was at volleyball while Edward was probably still at basketball.
Basketball? Hmm, I wonder if I could hide behind the trees and watch him play…
I shook my head. Maybe I should head home now. I dialed my dad and asked to be picked up. He told me to call our new driver, Joey. A new driver? I guess the other one got promoted or quit or something.
Joey arrived later and I got in the family Escalade. The mini fridge to the side was filled with drinks so I grabbed a SoBe. Joey seemed nice; he said he was trying to earn enough money to get into university. I blinked; sometimes people weren't as lucky as some of us.
"We're here," Joey told me.
I walked out of the car and he handed me my backpack. No one was home but me so I just ran up the stairs to my room.
My homework was halfway done, so I finished the rest of by eight without any distractions. I knew I'd have to make my own dinner since my mom was probably on her way to Paris and my dad was still in downtown.
Descending the stairs, I wondered if Edward was already home. Maybe I should call Alice…
I had some leftover pasta from yesterday's dinner for dinner. Since I was alone, I sat at the big oak dining table by myself. It sucks to be an only child sometimes.
Since I had 4,000 square feet of living space all to myself, I went to the garage to look for my Juicy sweater.
My family owned four cars; a Mercedes C-class convertible for my dad, the BMW M3 for my mom, the Escalade, and a Bentley Continental GTC as an accessory car. Two of the four cars were gone so I searched for my sweater in the Escalade and the Continental. I found nothing but two twenty dollar bills, my old iPod nano, and a small snow globe. Who knew what you'd find in a Swan car?
I placed the snow globe by the doorway to the kitchen and put the money and nano in my skirt pocker. Crap, I was still in my uniform.
After my unsuccessful search, I changed into a pair of basketball shorts and a Gilly Hicks purple tank. It surely wasn't a way a person in my level of society would dress, but I wanted to be comfy.
It was nine when I took an evening shower so I got out at about nine-thirty. It was still pretty early. My Mac was already on so I sat on my bed and bought songs from iTunes. I got bored so I took one of my Jane Austen books and read till I became sleepy.
I went to bed and slept a dreamless night.
The week flew by and it was already Thursday. Edward and I got closer with each passing day and talked a lot more. As usual for this week, I he waited for me outside of my class.
"So, the dance is tomorrow…" Edward crookedly smiled.
"And I'm going with you then," I couldn't help but blush.
We ate lunch together with Alice at Katsuya and Edward and I went about the school grounds bonding every single second.
School day on Friday passed like the wind too. I went home right away and got ready for the dance which would be at seven.
Rummaging through my own closet, I found a few dresses but none that were nice enough. So I decided to go through my mom's designer collection to see if she had any. She always bought me expensive dresses but kept them down the hallway because she knew I'd barely wear them.
I found a nice blue halter dress which ended a few inches above my knee. I wore a pair of silver flats with it and silver earrings too. Finding my silver charm bracelet, I wore it on my wrist.
Next, make up time. I was taught to apply make up because my mom would bring me to fashion shows twice a year so I would have to look presentable for the press as Renee Swan's daughter.
I placed a bit of silver eye shadow on my eyelids and some blue eyeliner. Tonight, my color would be silver and blue. I wore a bit if lip gloss and dusted some glitter on my shoulders.
Looking in the mirror, I decided I already looked presentable.
I walked down the stairs and asked Joey if he could drive me to the school dance. I also told him my parents didn't have to know about it; they'd be driven nuts and tease me all day.
I came about thirty minutes late but the dance hadn't really started yet.
Edward was waiting for me at the front area of the auditorium in a pair of beige slacks and a crisp blue dress shirt. His messy hair looked as beautiful as ever.
"You look wonderful," he complimented me.
"Thanks," I blushed.
We walked arm in arm into the auditorium. This was the freshman/sophomore dance so only half the school was present.
We walked into Alice who was animatedly chatting with a gorgeous blond.
"Hi Alice," I waved.
She ran to me and gave me a hug. She then introduced the blond next to her.
"Bella this is Jasper Hale, Rosalie's brother. Jasper this is Bella, my best friend," I shook his hand extended towards me.
"Bells, he's here for the dance since his sister is a senior here and she's in the planning committee. He goes to a boarding school in New York."
"Nice to meet you, Bella," Jasper said with a warm smile.
Edward went up to me and whispered if I wanted to dance. I simply blushed and nodded.
Once we reached the dance floor, the high energy songs had turned into slow songs.
He took my hand and held it while he placed his other hand on my hip. I proceeded to placing my hand on his shoulder.
He led me in a graceful waltz during the whole song. I could feel eyes boring into my back.
The song ended and we walked outside to the school grounds. It was already nine and the stars were glimmering.
"You know, you shine as brine as the sky right now," he said to me as we stopped in the middle of a grassy field.
I giggled and said, "Well, I don't really think I'm that beautiful."
"What if I say you are?" he looked at me with full emotion and intensity.
I blushed and leaned in closer to him. I lay my face in his chest and he wrapped his arms around me.
"Bella, I think…there's a really important question I'm supposed to ask you," he whispered in my ear. I could tell he was nervous; his voice was really shaky.
"Mmm? And what's that question?" I looked up at him.
"I was wondering, actually, I was hoping… if you would be my girlfriend. I really like you Bella. I've liked you for a long time, honestly. I think you are beautiful and smart and strong and courageous and funny and-"
I put my finger to his lips and shushed him. If I hadn't he might have continued on with more adjectives. Of course, I was in shock. I'd never had a boyfriend before although I'd been asked out twice. This was the first time I had actually wanted to say yes.
He lifted my finger and said, "Bella, I know we're young and we'd be each others firsts. But I think it's worth a try."
I smiled at him and said the only answer sensible at the moment, "Yes, I will."
He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer to him. I could feel more and more emotion surround me. He was mine now. He'd be someone to be there for me all the time. He'd be the one to pull me out of my loneliness and make me feel happy. I might be a teen in love, but I'm a teen in love with Edward Anthony Cullen.
Alright, now I'm super jealous. WHY CANT I GET EDWARD? LOL ,
ooh, plus : give me your opinions on where Bella and Edward should go on their first date. Somewhere sensible and hopefully you remember neither can drive; they're gona have to sneak away for a bit *wink*wink*nudge*nudge* OH AND EDWARDS SUPER RICH, SO I DONT THINK MONEYS A PROBLEMO xD
new songs suggestions?:
Black Cat - Mayday Parade
Your Call- Secondhand Serenade
(: REVIEW PLEASE . suggestions are very welcome :] my friend sami's gona be in the next chapter !
