Chapter 20

Renesmee

I had barely said those words when I was bombarded by my friend, Steph, who gave me a big hug. She practically squeezed me to death.

"Steph," I gasped, "I can't breathe."

"Oh, right," she let me go, still smiling. Steph was one of those eternally happy people.

"So, Ray, how you been?" she asked. "Summer was fun?"

"Yeah, lots of fun," I smiled at her. Oh if she only knew!

"Come on we got to go to homeroom and see if we have any of the same classes. I will die if you don't have a single one with me."

"I know!" I exclaimed, "I mean, if you are not in my math class, how will it ever compare to last year?"

"Nothing could compare to Geometry last year," Steph replied, cracking up, "I mean, life could not even come close to being as good as it was last year. So, hurry up! Let us have a first day a school party! The rest of us are waiting by my locker."

"Well then, lead on!" I told her. I turned back and waved Alec and Lexi over. "Come on guys, I'll show you around, and then you can stop at the office to get your things."

They exchanged glances and then nodded as Steph looked at me, her mouth agape.

"Um….." she said "You know what? On second thought, I'll catch up with you later. You need to show these… two around." She backed away with a wave and weird look on her face. On her way back to the school she was accosted by a group of girls. They surrounded her and they all started talking. After a few seconds they began stealing glances at Alec. Oh no. I groaned internally.

"We need to get the two of you signed in at the main office," I turned around and told them. They were talking in hushed voices, completely oblivious to the stares that they were getting. They glance up at me, nodded, and followed me to the office.

"Um….hi," I said when we reached the main office. I was not too sure what I should do. "I have two new students— Alec Keegan and Alexandra Kelly."

The secretary looked at them. "Ah, yes. You two." She fixed each of them with a piercing look. They fidgeted under her gaze like normal human children would. They really knew how to sell the "new kid" role. "Here are your schedules children, Dr. Cullen called to left me know that you two would be arriving." Alec and Lexi nodded and took the class schedules that they were handed. "Have a nice day children. And please refrain from causing any trouble or creating ruckus in this school. You have been warned." Lexi and Alec nodded obediently. We walked out of the main office, looked at each other and giggled.

"OK, so what homeroom are you guys in?" I asked, after the giggling ceased.

"Room 104" Alec relied as Lexi said "Room 116."

They exchanged glances with each other, then looked at me. "What homeroom are you in?"

"Room 104."

"What? I can't believe this!" Lexi exclaimed. "I hate my stupid luck! My first day of American High School hasn't even begun and already I feel like tearing someone apart."

I glanced at her schedule, hoping that we would share some classes together. Thank god we did. "Well, Lexi, I do have some classes with you, so I'll see you throughout the day. You won't be alone the whole entire time. Don't worry, it won't be too bad," I said, trying to console her. I was trying to reassure myself as well.

She rolled her eyes, "I'll be fine, just pray that I don't eat anybody," and gave me a half smile. "Now," she said, turning around and scoping the hallways, "where the hell is Room 116?"

"Hey Renesmee," I heard. I turned around to see a boy in my grade, Kyle said, coming up to the three of us.

"Hey Kyle," I replied, "what's up?"

"Well, I did not mean to eavesdrop, but did I just hear that your friend's homeroom is in Room 116?" Kyle asked, stealing a glance at Lexi.

"Uh, yeah," I said slightly caught by surprise.

"Well that's my homeroom as well," he said, by way of explanation. He turned to Lexi, "would you like me to show you the way?" He paused for a second, then added, "Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Kyle Collins."

"I'm Alexandra Kelly," Lexi said, "But please call me Lexi." Kyle gazed at her, and nodded. Oh god. Lexi was already causing guys to fall all over her. I don't even think she knew she was doing it. It was an occasional problem of being a vampire.

"Um…yeah…uh…sure," Kyle replied, tounge-tied. He nodded. "Lexi it is."

"And this is Alec by the way," Lexi proceeded to point and introduce Alec, "Alec Keegan."

Kyle looked at Alec closely and gulped. "Hello Alec."

"Hey man, what's up?" Alec replied.

Kyle looked a little shocked at Alec's response, but recovered quickly. "All's good." The warning bell rang just then. The four of us looked at each other and then down the halls.

"I guess we should go to homeroom now," I announced into the silence. The other three nodded. "Mine and Alec's homeroom in this was," I continued, point down the left corridor.

"Ours is down the right corridor," Kyle told Lexi, who nodded.

"Okay, then. Lead on. See you guys later! ," Lexi replied, turning, ready to follow Kyle. Kyle began walking. Lexi then added under her breath so only us vampires could hear "See? I'm making friends." If she only knew. Oh wow, she was going to be making a lot more "friends" by the end of the day.

Alec chuckled and wave good-bye to Lexi. They exchanged that special smile they had as they parted ways. Alec and I walked in silence down the hall until we reached our homeroom.

"Ready?" I asked Alec jokingly.

"Just make sure that I don't kill anybody today, ok?" he replied with a small half smile, sounding like Lexi. I wasn't sure if he was kidding or not.

I took a breath, looked at Alec, who was grinning at me, and opened the door. I walked in and sat down while Alec went up to the teacher and handed him some of the papers that the secretary gave him. The smile was vacant from his face now. The whole class grew silent and stared at him. Being the new kid in Forks is touch, but being an extremely good –looking new kid is even harder. Some of the girls here love getting "fresh meat".

"Class," Mr. Johnson announced, "this is Alec Keegan. He is a new student here, and I'm sure that you all will make him feel welcome." He really didn't even have to ask, as half the girls were already drooling over him.

He looked at Alec expectantly. It took Alec a second to realize that he was supposed to say something. "Hi, I'm Alec," he told everyone, and flashed us a grin. Great, now the other half of the girls were drooling at his voice.

Mr. Johnson looked at him, waiting for Alec to say anything else, but soon realized that nothing was coming. He then motioned for Alec to take a seat. Alec nodded, but before he could proceed to the seat next to me—

"You can sit right here!" Sarah called and tugged at his arm. Alec looked at her slightly shocked and slightly horrified. Oh Alec and his facial expression. He seemed at a loss of what to do so he looked up at me. I was laughing, so clearly I was of no help to him.

"Go on Mr. Keegan, do not just stand there," Mr. Johnson said, "please sit there so I can begin my start-of-the-year announcements, alright?"

Alec nodded, looking dazed and sat next to Sarah, though he put plenty of room between them. By that time I had stopped laughing, and was annoyed that Sarah had been so pushy about having Alec sit next to her. He glanced back and me, and I could do nothing except shrug my shoulders. Alec rolled his eyes, and slumped in his chair, clearly annoyed.

Of course after that I didn't pay attention to any of the things that Mr. Johnson said. I was too busy staring at all the girls who were staring at Alec. I groaned again. Lexi and Alec were just to gorgeous for their own good. I was slightly annoyed that all of the girls were staring at Alec and talking about him. Honestly, who did they think they were? Shallow little brats. Alec could feel their stares; I'm sure, because he fidgeted a lot in his seat. When the bell signaling the end of homeroom rang, Alec couldn't get out of the room fast enough. He jumped out of his seat and hurried to his first period class, probably not even caring that he was not sure where that classroom was located. Because we had different classes I couldn't go and talk to him, and I felt depressed by that. Poor Alec, the girls would be all over him. He would have no idea how to handle the sudden fame he was getting. I sighed, walking to my math class. Keeping an eye on these two in school was going to be harder than I thought. It would not just be my eye on them, but the eyes of the whole sophomore class as well. Yeah…what on Earth could be a problem with that?