Chapter 5:

Emotion War

I ran straight to the forest next to the school, climbed up out of sight and sobbed. How could this be happening. I began to doodle and stayed there a while. I was randomly drawing and when I looked down, I saw a pair of eyes staring at me. At first, I actually thought they were real. Exasperated, I took out my iPod and decided to listen to some music. There was no way I was going to go back to class.

Ironically, the first song that turned on was my lullaby. I took it off hastily and threw it to the ground. I never heard it hit. I jumped down to see a where it went. Suddenly, I felt something wet touch my hand. I turned around, startled, only to see a King Collie staring at me.

"Alex, you nearly gave me a heart attack" I said as he morphed back.

"I thought you could use comfort" he said as he sat down next to me. Our family had become really closes throughout the years.

"It's okay, I'm fine, you should get back to class" I lied.

"You're lying and very far from fine" a voice called from behind me. I turned to see Sophie perched on a branch. Great.

"Alex, you really should get to class" she said. He nodded, kissed her briefly and ran back towards the school.

"You want to leave?" she asked.

"No, we already got settled and it's a nice place and it's not fair for them to ruin it" I said.

"Bella, you're really confusing me now. A few seconds ago, you showed guilt and sadness. Now, your showing sincerity, anger and sadness. What's up with your hormones" she joked.

I got up. "Really, I just keep getting angrier at them. They left me, broken, pregnant, and heartbroken. Really, I should thank them because I wouldn't have you guys but still. Ugh!" I said as I threw my hands up in the air.

"Sophie just laughed. "Come on, we should get to class" she said as we both ran back to the school.

NPOV

The bell rang signaling the end of class. Finally, I couldn't stand the suspense any longer. I ran to my next class extra quick. I decided to get a seat as far away from them as possible. It wasn't hard. The last 2 rows smelled real weird so I sat down one row ahead of them. Melinda walked in and took a seat next to me. At first, I didn't recognize her because her eyes were green. I just started confusingly.

"She changed our eye color to throw them off a bit" Melinda whispered.

A few seconds later, Sophie walked in, she had ocean-blue eyes, like mom. This was going to take getting used to. She took a seat on the other side of me.

"So, how is she" I asked.

"Nessie, I really don't know what you're talking about" she said.

I felt confusion wash over me like a wave. I had a sudden urge to let it go but I fought against her powers.

"I know you talked to her, how was she" I asked.

Melinda leaned over to hear. Sophie was about to answer when Jasper and Emmet walked in, stunning us with the scent. I touched both of their arms quickly.

'Don't look up. Act like you didn't hear them. We shouldn't even smell them' I showed them.

Melinda continued to grab stuff out of her backpack. Sophie started doodling so all I had left to do was randomly stare at something as if I was day-dreaming. I distinctly heard when the chairs behind us moved. Ignore it, you're not supposed to hear that' I said as I resisted the urge to look back. Suddenly, my emotions were going crazy. I looked at Sophie and she looked like she concentrating real hard.

"Hey Sophie, what's up" I asked.

She tore out a sheet of paper.

Sorry but he is messing with your emotions so I'm trying to contradict him..Mostly, one big emotion fight and you're the test subject..Sorry =p. she wrote.

Great. I felt anger, sadness, fury. I was neutral for long enough to wish it was over. Then, it picked right back up where it ended. At one point, I got to annoyance. This was getting out of hand. I nudged Melinda.

"What" she whispered for class had started.

I showed her the note and then showed her Jasper in her head.

"Got it" she said.

I felt a tiny shift in the ground. No one else felt it but I knew Jasper did. I heard him gasp and turned to see part of his desk in a hole. I laughed silently and turned to the front as I waited for the period to end.

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Ding! Ring! Ding! the bell rang signaling the end of 4th period. I got up when suddenly, I boy blocked my path. Mel and Sophie laughed and waved as they left. Traitors. I focused on the guy. He was average sized with a good tan and a couple of freckles. He looked shy but confident. Oh boy. This was going to be good.

"Hey, I'm Josh, you want to sit with me at lunch. I would love a girl as gorgeous as you at my table" he said. Great. Another boy whose head is filled with gas.

"Sorry, but I'm sitting with my family and I already have a boyfriend" I whispered as I headed for the door.

"Wait" he said as he grabbed my hand. "Come on, just for a little while" he said as he tried to kiss my arm.

"Get off" I said as I extended my fingers. I didn't mean to but he flew across the room and right into the body of Rosalie. I ran out before I got in trouble. The last things I heard were:

"I'm so sorry Rosalie, can I get you anything" I snorted. What was she, like the queen or something. I caught up with Melinda and Sophie.

"Thanks for abandoning me back there" I said.

"What, we were giving you personal space" they said innocently but the humor was apparent in their eyes.

"Right" I said as we walked to the lunchroom. Bella and Alex were already there. William walked in through the back door.

"Come on" she said as we got in line.

I grabbed a tray and picked up a salad with Italian dressing. I was about to grab an apple when a hand was suddenly over mine. I grabbed my hand back knowing it was one of them.

"Hi!" said a voice like bells. Alice.

"Hey Alice" I greeted. I quickly grabbed my apple and a Sprite as I ran to catch up with my family. My mom paid and we were all on our way to sit down when I felt a cold hand, once again, on my shoulder.

"Hey Nessie, want to sit with my family and I" She asked.

I looked pointedly toward my table. "Actually Alice, I think I'm going to sit with my siblings" I said as I walked to our table. Unluckily, she followed me.

"Hi umm . . ." but she wasn't sure of our names. She looked pointedly at my mom so I knew she recognized her. Sophie spoke before mom answered.

"Hi, I'm Sophie, is there something you wanted" she asked nicely though she heard the whole conversation.

"Yeah, I was wondering if Nessie could sit with us today, if you don't mind" she said.

"Well that's great that your making new friends Nessie, what do you think Isabelle" Sophie asked looking at my mom.

I guess that was her new nickname around the Cullens. We knew it was pointless but we might as well try to hide what we are. My mom smiled.

"Of course, have fun but don't be late to your next class" she said in a tone she reserved for being polite. If I hadn't heard it a million times, I wouldn't have noticed it.

"That's great, Isabelle" Alice said but the way she said Isabelle made it sound like a question.

She towed me to the table where her family was sitting. As I passed my mom, I showed her shielding me and she nodded so I guess she got the idea. I have to admit. I didn't go easily. I purposely tripped a couple of time hoping that she would just let me go, with no success. Finally, we got to her table. Deep Breaths Nessie, just act normal, it's okay, act normal.

"Hi" I said timidly.

"Nessie, I'm almost certain you met my whole family right" she asked.

"Yeah, I've met them all" I said.

"Great, then there is no need for introductions" she said as she sat down leaving the only seat open between her and Edward. I grimaced but sat down.

"Something wrong" Edward said near me making me jump.

"No, no it's just I remembered I left my sweater in one of my classes but I don't remember where" I lied. It was partly true because I did lose my sweater but that wasn't why I grimaced and I knew exactly where it was.

"Oh" he said.

He kept concentrating hard on me. I looked down in act though I knew he was trying to read my mind. Keep trying Edward. I thought. Unluckily, he turned towards me.

"Did you say something" he asked confused.

I turned to my mom. Sophie mouthed a quick sorry. Crap! My mom probably got distracted so he heard my mind. This is not good.

"Yeah, sometimes, I murmur my thoughts, sorry" I apologized unrealistically.

Everyone kept look back in forth between us, confused on both parts. I really hoped nothing would click.