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Trips and Prom Dates

"Make sure I get your permission slips." I heard the voice of none other than Mr. Molina. He was in charge of a field trip for all the science classes. Several groups congregate and gather around outside the school. Bella and I stand next to the truck, out of everyones way. I turn to see Bella staring at the pavement, skid marks visible to the eye, and I knew exactly what she was thinking about. The accident. Or should I say, Edward. I don't get what she sees in him, he is a total jerk-off. With the way he acts around her is strange. His attitude towards her isn't very good. I wouldn't want to be friends with a guy like that, let alone a boyfriend. I guess Bella is attracted to bad boys?

From the blush on her face, it seems as I was indeed correct. With her, it's easy to tell the difference between blushing out of embarrasment or blushing because you caught yourself thinking about someone you like. I just hope she doesn't get herself hurt, both emotionally and physically.

I noticed a figure approaching our direction and turned to see Mike. I wave at him and give a friendly smile. Mike isn't really my friend, more like a friendly aquaintance. He waved back but he seemed different. Bella had yet to even notice he was approaching, and I know why. Following her gaze, I see Edward. Nothing much to say because it's obvious she likes him.

I move my eyes back on Mike and see his gaze was directed at Bella. "Look! You're moving. You're alive!" Bella finally noticed him as her train of thought was put aside and she came back to the real world.

"...Yeah, false alarm."

"Actually, I'm glad your not dead 'cause - well, that would suck, plus I wanted to ask you - even though it's, like, a month away..." Oh no. He's not about to ask her what I think he's about to ask her. She's not going to like this.

"Would you go to prom with me?" Mike quickly asked. I noticed Bella wasn't paying atention and was, once again, looking at Edward. "So what do you think?" Bella seemed to blink back to the conversation as Mike says, "You want to go? To prom. With me.", her face becomes one of horrified realization.

"Prom. As in dance. I, uh - have to go - somewhere. To Jacksonville. Yeah." Bella managed to get out. "You can't go another weekend?" Mike asked a little disappointed, but hope still evident in his eyes.

"Non-refundable ticket. Maybe you should ask Jessica." Mike follows Bella's eyes way across the lawn. I look to see Jessica Stanley, the gossip girl of the school, smiling at Mike. Edward walks by, which I believe he did on purpose, with a smirk on his face. What did he have to be all smirky about? I am usually a very nice person, but Edward, he doesn't get that side of me. I will make sure he understands not to hurt Bella in any way, shape, or form, because if he did, he would regret it.

xXxXxXx

Mr. Molina and a Tour Guide lead several dozen kids through the greenhouse. Bella keeps an eye on Edward, who is up ahead with Alice and Jasper. Mr. Molina is demonstrating a compost machine as students mess around. I wasn't really paying attention to what Mr. Molina was saying. I was looking around, mesmerized by all the plants. I find them to be calming. Everything nature just calms me. I wish to go to college and have a career in wildlife management, veterinary medicine or forestry sciences. Anything that has to do with nature or animals, basically.

I was caught in my own thoughts to notice Bella walk over to Edward.

I felt someone approaching me and my thoughts were soon washed away. I turn to see Angela, a great friend of mine, beside me.

"Hello." Angela gives a small smile.

I reply with a 'hey' and smile back.

Angela and I have been art buddies since the first day I came to school. We've always worked on projects together, or just simply shared ideas on what we should draw. She has really helped me adjust to being in a public school. I don't know what I would do if we have never met. I look to see Angela's smile disappear.

"Are you okay, Angela?" I ask her concerned.

She nods her head as she says, "Yes.", then she sighs and says, "No, not really."

"What's wrong?"

"Well, I was thinking about when Eric was going to ask me to prom. And - well - I don't know, it's stupid. Nevermind."

"No, it's okay, you can tell me." I assured her. She looks at me with a weak smile as I put my hand on her shoulder in comfort. "I just really like him, and I don't know if he is ever going to ask me to prom."

I give her the biggest smile and she slightly blushes.

"Well, I think you should go for it." I tell her with enthusiasm.

"What?"

"You should ask Eric to prom. If you don't think he's going to ask you. You should ask him." I tell her as I put my arm around her shoulder in a goofy manner. She giggles and pushes me lightly.

"I don't know." she shugs and look at the ground. "Just think about it." she nods in response.

I really like Angela. She is a good person and I don't like seeing her like this. I just hope she takes in consideration to what I said and just go for it. She is a really sweet, chill gal and I don't see why Eric wouldn't say yes.

Angela and I listen to Mr. Molina for the rest of the trip, side by side.

xXxXxXx

I see Bella and Edward by the buses, arguing?

"You don't know anything." I hear Edward, or should I say 'jerk of the century', say to Bella. I see Alice appear next to them as I get closer.

"The bus is leaving." Alice said to Edward. I now reached the group and was standing next to Bella. Edward, fury still evident in his eyes, looks at me. His facial expression looked like it changed from confusion to pain and back to confusion. I give him a hard look. He better get the hint.

"Hi. Will you be riding with us?" Alice asked Bella.

"No. Our bus is full." Edward quickly walks off, dragging Alice with him. I caught him looking back at Bella, with remorse? I don't care, he's still a jerk.

I look at Bella and say, "I don't see why you like him so much, honestly. You could do so much better."

Bella looked a little shocked and taken aback. "What?" she asked as if she didn't know what I was talking about.

"I know you like Edward. I just don't see why. He's a real jerk." I tell her with all seriousness. She blushes and stalks off towards the bus, me right beside her.

xXxXxXx

I sat comfortably on the grass outside, doing homework while listening to the soothing sounds of nature. I usually do my homework in my room, but today was one of the days when the sun is out and it isn't raining. Perfect weather to relax outdoors.

I was in the middle of a math problem when I felt something strange. My body felt like it was telling me there was something wrong. Something dangerous. I look towards the boarder-line of the forest when I heard rustling. I felt like I was staring straight at something, or someone, and they were staring right back at me. It was creeping me out.

Something touched my shoulder and I jumped. My heart began racing and I was scared for my life.

"Sorrry, didn't mean to scare you." I look to see Charlie standing there. I let out a sigh of relief and my heart slowed down.

I smiled at him and said, "It's okay, Charlie. I guess that's what happens when you are too much into your own thoughts.

Charlie chuckled and said, "Well, we are about to have dinner. Might want to come inside."

"Sure thing, Charlie." I give him a bigger smile and begin picking up my things. Charlie started walking towards the house as I picked myself off the ground, dusting off the dirt.

I take one last glance at the forest and head inside.

I seriously need to get a grip. What if it was just a harmless animal? Or maybe I am being delusional?

Maybe there was someone there? All I can do is guess, really. I have no proof that there was actually anything there and all of that was my mind playing tricks on me.

I make sure to lock the door before heading towards the kitchen.

xXxXxXx

The next day at lunch, Bella and I head to our usual table. Bella glances at the Cullen table, but Edward doesn't look at her. I see anger set in her again as we join Eric, Jessica, Mike, and Angela.

"La Push, baby. You in?" Eric asks.

"Definately." I say with a nod of confirmation. Who doesn't love a nice day on the beach?

Bella looks around the table and says, "Should I know what that means?"

"La Push beach, down on Quileute rez. We're all going after school. Big swell coming in." Mike informs Bella.

"And I don't just surf the internet." Eric jokes. I choke a little on my food and secretly glare at Eric. Okay, that was a cheesy joke, but who doesn't love a little cheese. They are the best jokes because of how ridiculous they are. Don't judge. I thought it was funny.

Jessica looks to Eric and says, "Eric, you stood up once. On a foam board."

"There's whale watching, too. Come with." Angela tries to persuade Bella. I wouldn't mind some whale watching. I love animals and find them to be beautiful creatures.

"La Push, baby."

"I'll go if you stop saying that." Bella told Eric.

I was actually pretty excited to go. I love nature and it's beautiful creatures. I would probably bring a camera to take photographs.

At least I will finally be able to bring my photographer in me out. She's been hiding for a while.

xXxXxXx

It's freezing, but Mike, Tyler, Jessica and others suit up for a surf. Eric hangs with them. Bella, Angela, and I wander by the driftwood. Angela and I take photographs. I like to make my pictures artistic and I always get called 'a professional'. The lighting is always right and the scene is set perfectly.

"I keep thinking Eric's going to ask me to prom, then he just... doesn't."

"You could ask him." I tell Angela, again. She's flustered and I give a huge smile.

Bella pipes in and says, "Take control. You're a strong independent woman.

"I am?" Angela asks flattered.

I turn her towards me and say, "Of course you are. You are strong, independent, beautiful, and no one can tell you otherwise."

Angela smiles and blushes. I give her a big hug and say, "Aw, Angie, there is no need to be so flustered."

We both laugh and continue to take photographs.

"Bella!" We all look up to see Jacob Black and two other Quileute boys with him.

Bella smiles and says, "Guys, this is Jacob. Are you stalking me?", she asked the last part to Jacob.

"You're on my rez remember? You surfing?" Jacob asks with a smile.

"Definately not."

"Keep her comapny. Her date bailed." Jessica teased. "What date?" Eric and I both asked.

"She invited Edward." Jessica informed us. I looked at Bella and she looked embarrassed. "To be polite." Bella said sheepishly. She definately wasn't trying to be polite. She likes him and just doesn't want to admit it yet.

"I think it's nice she invited him. No one ever does." Angela inquired. I got to give it to her. Angela is always thinking of the positive way. I wish I could do that all the time.

"Because Cullen's a freak." Mike stated. I kind of agree with Mike. He is a bit of a freak. "You got that right." One of the boys that's with Jacob chuckled.

"Sorry Bella, but I am glad he didn't show. I am not a huge fan of him. He's very... rude, to be exact." I said truthfully. " I think his new nickname shall be Dick. Edward the Bastard is starting to lose it's interest in me." Bella rolled her eyes. She knows of my hatred towards him.

Everyone laughed but Bella, because she likes Edward, and me, because I was being serious.

Bella decided to continue on and said, "So, you know the Cullens?" she directed the question at the Quileute boys, I don't know their names, and they looked at her. "The Cullen's don't come here." the one who spoke earlier said sharply.

Jacob shoots him a look, shaking his head. Bella pulls Jacob aside and I see them walk down the beach.

I look at the sand as I draw circles with a tiny stick. "Hello." I look up to see one of the boys that came with Jacob. I smile at him as I say, "Hey."

"Mind if I sit here?" he asks. I nod my head and he takes a seat.

"I'm Embry." he puts his hand out for me to shake. I shake his hand as I say, "I'm Nikita."

"Sounds familiar. Have we met before?"

"Not that I know of." I replied with a hint of curiousity. I don't remember an Embry. Maybe he's talking about someone else.

"What did your friend mean the Cullens don't come here? Do they not like the beach?" I asked half joking.

"Sam? He's always like that." Embry said. He looked at me and asked, "You're Quileute, right?"

I noded my head 'yes' and said, "From both parents."

"Your mother isn't Makah?"

"Nope."

I looked down and tried not to feel the overpowering pain that came with talking about my parents.

"Are you okay?" Embry asked concerned.

I moved my gaze to look at him and said, "Yea, I'm fine. It's just hard talking about my parents."

Embry looked at me with saddened eyes and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't know."

"It's okay. It was a long time ago." I looked back at the sand.

The rest of my time spent at La Push beach was sitting around, eating marshmellows, talking to Angela and ocassionally Embry, and taking more photos. Today wasn't so bad.

So? What did you all think? I hope you liked it and are happy with how things went. Did you like the way Embry and Nikita met? Have they already met before? We'll have to see. Anyways, I hope you all enjoyed and have a wonderful day/night. Please review! :D