Chapter 2
(First Day)
Silence Forever
I woke up to a feeling that someone was gently shaking me. I knew that today would be my first day of school, but I really didn't want to open my eyes. For a second I though that if I kept my eyes closed all my problems could go away, but that was clearly not the case.
When I finally opened my eyes, I saw a worried Charlie sitting at the edge of my bed.
Bella, if don't get up now you will be late for school.
I knew that he was right. I looked at the clock next to my bed and I saw that it was already six o'clock. School started at seven thirty, but I needed to get there early to get my schedule.
I quickly got up from my bed, not saying anything to Charlie. I hated signing in the morning, because your hands feel very awkward.
I went to my bathroom and I finally finished getting ready after thirty minutes. Just as I was walking down the stairs, I tripped and fell down on the floor. All my life I was this clumsy. The sad thing is that I could find something to trip over on a flat surface.
I carefully got my self up and walked into the kitchen. I noticed the Charlie was gone, so I poured myself some milk and cereal.
I wasn't really hungry, but I didn't want to be really early to school. After staring at my cereal for about another ten minutes, I finally decided that it was time to head out to school.
Once I stepped out of the house, I noticed that it was drizzling. Great, more rain. I ran to my truck and quickly climbed inside before I could get any more wet. The truck was warm and toasty compared to the weather outside. I started up the engine, and I began to head out to my new school.
I couldn't help but get nervous. What if nobody would like me in this school? What is all of this is going to be the same exact way it was in Phoenix. I knew that I was probably being stupid.
As I though about this more, the more scared I got. I was probably going to end up being the freak of the school because I'm new and at the same time, I am deaf.
When I pulled out of my thoughts, I noticed that I had almost missed the whole entire school.
This school didn't look anything like my school back at Phoenix did. I wouldn't have recognized this as a school, unless the sign didn't tell me. Forks High apparently consisted of many small buildings.
As I drove around for about five minutes, until I finally saw the sign that said "Front Office". Well this should be fun.
I climbed out of my truck and ran to the small building in hopes of not getting wet. When I came in, I saw a middle aged woman in the back of the counter looking through some papers.
She obviously heard me come in, because she immediately looked up at me and blushed. I saw her lips moving, but of course I didn't understand what she was saying. I help up my hand to my ear indicating that I cant hear. The woman turned bright red, and shook her head as to apologize.
She took out a paper and a pen and she wrote something down. Then she passed me this note and it read…
I am very sorry. You must be chief swan's daughter. Here is your schedule which mostly consists of one class where your teacher will teach you every subject. There is another girl in that class, so you wouldn't be alone. You have fifth period lunch. You should go to class now, because classes will start in ten minutes and you still have to find your first class.
I smiled in appreciation, gathered the papers, and left. I climbed in the truck, and started to look for a spot to park. I noticed that there was nothing to flashy in here, except for a silver Volvo.
Well I guess this is kind of reassuring. I am not standing out that much with my truck.
When I parked next to the Volvo, I took my backpack and ran towards the buildings.
As soon as I got in the school, I headed to the classroom where I would be spending my whole day in. When I opened the door, I saw that I wasn't the only one in the classroom.
At the teacher's desk, sat a middle aged man. When he saw me come in, he stood up and smiled warmly at me. I smiled a little back.
Welcome. Come on in. My name is Mr. Whelan. You must be Isabella Swan.
At first I was kind of shocked to see him sign, but then I remembered that he must be my teacher.
Yeah. Please call me Bella.
You can take any seat in the classroom. We will start in about ten minutes once the bell rings. He signed.
Thank you.
I took a seat closer to the white board, because I really didn't want to wear my glasses more than I needed to.
As I was looking through my schedule, I saw a girl coming through the door to this class. This must be the other student.
She was about four foot nine. She had short spiky black hair and she was really pretty. She was very graceful as she walked inside the classroom. By her clothing, I could tell that her family was well off.
When she walked in and signed hello to the teacher.
When she finally noticed me, she ran towards me and hugged me. I was shocked. I really didn't know her at all, and here she was hugging me like we had always knew each other.
Hi! My name is Mary Alice Cullen, but please call me Alice. I have been waiting such a long time, for you to come. Now I wont be the only one in this class. We can be best friends!
She was signing in lightning speed. I started laughing. She obviously saw me shaking with laughter when she looked at me questionably.
Hi! My name is Bella Swan. You are the most energetic person that I have ever met. I signed.
She seemed to relax, because I believe that she thought that I was mad at her.
I am so sorry. It is just that I have never had another person in this class before, so I thought that we could be friends.
Sure. What period do you have lunch?
Oh I have it fifth.
Me too.
Do you want to have lunch with my family and I? She signed.
Sure. I would like that. I don't really know anyone in this town, so thank you so much.
No problem.
Just then, Mr. Whelan motioned us to sit down and our lesson had begun.
The lessons went by really fast. I was glad to have a teacher like Mr. Whelan, because he was patient with us and he didn't really rush us if we didn't understand something.
When Mr. Whelan signed that it was time for lunch, Alice and I grabbed our belongings and headed for lunch.
I usually sit with my siblings at lunch. So I hope that you wouldn't mind.
No, its fine. I could see that she had a nervous expression on her face, so I asked her what was wrong.
Well you see, I am actually adopted. All my siblings were adopted. You may think that this is strange, but I am actually going out with Jasper, and my other siblings are going out with each other. It is not like we are blood related, but some people think that it is really weird, so I just wanted to make sure that you are fine with it.
At first I was shocked, but then I realized that they weren't really related so there wasn't anything wrong with that.
We finally got to the small cafeteria, and went to stand at the lunch line. The food wasn't appetizing what so ever, but I finally decided on a pizza and a Snapple.
We slowly headed to her table when I actually noticed who was sitting there.
The first person I saw, was a big muscular man. At first he seemed intimidating, but then I noticed that he grinned when he saw Alice and me. Next to him, I saw a tall blonde. She looked like a model, and my self esteem just dropped when I saw her. Next to her I saw a tall blond guy.
Once we got to the table, Alice immediately went over to the blonde guy and kissed his cheek. I guess that would be Jasper. Although it was a simple kiss on the cheek, I felt like I was intruding on a private moment.
Before Alice sat down, she began introducing me to everyone.
Bella this is everyone. This is Jasper. Over there is Emmett and Rosalie. She pointed at the big guy and the pretty blonde.
I simply smiled and waved.
Hi, my name is Bella Swan.
I have another brother, Edward, but he can make it to lunch today, because he had to stay in biology for a report or something.
Its fine. Thank you for letting me sit here.
Oh its no big deal. We are just happy that Alice finally made a friend that is in her class. Emmett signed.
I sat down and ate.
Lunch went by fairly quick, as did the rest of the day.
Before I left home, Alice quickly grabbed my arm.
Hey Bella, want to come over my house today after school, so we can work on homework together?
Oh sure. That would be nice. I signed.
When I got outside, I noticed that it had started to rain again. Great. I quickly hopped into my truck and I started to drive away. I had to make a stop at the house before going to Alice's house.
I was really surprised because I have finally made a friend at my first day of school. I couldn't wait to get to Alice's house, and meet the rest of her family.
A/N:
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