Bella

The next day i could barely control my excitement. I rushed through the morning as quickly as i could. I would see Edward today. I knew it was irrational and i knew that he was just a friend,if that. But i still couldnt control what my heart desired. It desired him. I knew i was being stupid but i could act normally. I wouldnt freak him out or anything and i wouldnt pressure him to talk to me. I would be okay with just being friends.

I dressed in a blur. I ate my breakfast as fast as i could. I couldnt wait for this day to begin! I ran a brush through my hair and decided to leave it down for today. I had other things that were on my mind. My father wasnt up and about, neither was my mother. I assumed my mother came home last night and cleaned everything up because there wasnt a mess in sight. My mother usually was the one to handle my father, i thanked her for that. I didnt want to deal with him today. The scratches on my face were barely noticeable. Thanks to some lotion and a good soak in the tub last night.

I waited at the bus stop like everyone else. My hands were slick with sweat. I didnt have any classes with him but art. I would have to wait most of the day for him. I didnt mind waiting but every minute would feel like forever. The bus pulled up to a stop. I followed all the other kids and sat once again by myself. I tried to be patient during the ride. Needless to say it wasnt working.

The bus pulled up in front of the school. I got off and made my way towards my favorite spot. I would be able to see him at least arrive from here. I sat down and waited for the bell. A group of girls walked past me. They were talking about Edward.

"That new kid is gorgeous." The blonde girl said.

"I wonder if hes taken?" asked the brunette.

"With looks like that, most likely. " The blonde replied.

"Does anyone even know his name?" The little red headed girl in the back asked.

The leader of the pack spotted me. "Hey you know that new kid right?" she asked. Her slim hands were on her waist. She was in my art class. She knew me and the new kid were partners. I swallowed and replied, "Yeah his name is Edward."

"Do you know if hes single?" a brunette girl in the trio asked.

"I have no idea." i replied. The girls scrutinized me for a few seconds. Obviously i wasnt a threat to them. The leader was a girl i knew since grade school. Her name was Rosalie and she was a true beauty. Her blonde hair and blue eyes made her the perfect image. I knew many boys fantasized about her. She apparently didnt think i was worth a damn.

She beckoned to her friends and they left the area. I watched their little struts as they walked away. Apparently they were done with my conversation. Oh well, i didnt like girls like that anyway. Rosalie was too perfect. She made me uncomfortable. I would be weirded out to date a girl like that. Thank god i wasnt a man. I preferred the simpler things in life. Rosalie was nothing but complex. She would be a handful to any guy brave enough to try.

I looked around trying to spot him through the crowd. Chances are he might be here already. Though i hadnt seen his car in the parking lot. I jerked my head around when i heard the familiar rumble of his engine. His red Mustang parked in the empty spot and i watched him emerge. His auburn hair shining in the dim sunlight. He looked gorgeous as usual.

He got out and walked over to a group of kids. They were the athletic type. He said he played rugby so he definitely fit in there. I had waved at him but i dont think he noticed. When the bell rang i followed the rest of the students to homeroom. The first half of the day passed smoothly.I made it through my classes just fine. My nerves were shot by the time the bell rang. It was now time for lunch.

When i was in the line for food, Mike came up beside me.

"Hey Bella." he said enthusiastically.

"Hey Mike."

"You sitting with us today?" he asked.

"Sure."

He followed me through the line and led me over to his table. He did something unexpected. He sat right next to me and not in his usual spot. His friends gave me an appraising look but didnt question me being there. Today was a day for surprises i guess. I could feel Lauren giving me glares the whole time. I ignored her the best i could. The girl from my bus stop, Jessica, slid down beside Mike.

"Hey, your Bella right?" she asked me.

"Yeah." i replied. She looked at me a little closer. She took in my normal attire and appeared content with it. She apparently didnt have anything more to say to me. She smiled and turned to Mike. "So your coming out to La Push this weekend right?" Mike smiled and turned to her. "Of course! I wouldnt miss it for all the world."

Jessica smiled radiantly and slid back down to the rest of her friends. I dont know what that was. Was she trying to show her dominance or something? Mike is mine, dont touch. That was fine with me. I wasnt interested in Mike and i doubted he was interested in me. Mike was nice to me but i figured that was because of the kind of guy he was. Mike was just a friendly nice guy.

"Are you going Bella?" he said after Jessica had left.

"To La Push?" La Push was a beach in the reservation. I had been there only once before.

"Yeah."

"I wasnt invited."

"Yes you are silly. I just invited you." he said smiling. Did this boy never stop smiling? He did have a nice one but still. His happiness made my face hurt. It wouldnt hurt to hang out with kids from school. I might be able to make a good impression on some of them. Maybe my whole problem was that people really didnt know me well enough. I was a bit shy at times. Maybe this could be a good thing for me.

"I guess i could come." i say.

"Great! Shall i pick you up? I kinda noticed that you ride the bus to school."

"Yeah sure." i said a little embarrassed. Most of the kids my age had their own car. I gave him my address and he told me the specifics for the trip. It would be nice to hang with people my own age. Plus the beach was beautiful. Mike chattered on for the rest of the lunch period. He seemed like a nice guy. He was the only one so far who had went out of there way to talk to me. He walked me to art class too when the lunch period was over.

When we got into the building he said his goodbyes. He went to sit with his partner for the year. I went to my own table and waited for Edward. A few seconds before the bell rang i got my wish. He slid into the seat next to me. I smiled at him and he nodded. I waited til the teacher was done with his usual speech before i leaned closer.

"How are you?"

"Good, and you?"

"Could be better. But im alright. Did you get any of the supplies i told you about?"

"Yeah" he said sliding a journal from his stack of books. I took it from him and opened it. Perfect. No lines and it was just the right size. I slid mine over and opened up the first page in each.

"Great, now we just need to fill it."

We spent most of the class time talking about things to put in our journals. Edward was serious about the piano being a main part in his. I told him that he could do as he pleased. I would be the one at the end of the year to cut pieces and fit them together in one big book. He could put whatever he liked now and i would filter it later. He had his own camera so we were set on that. We just now had to find the time to take the photos.

It was a few minutes before the bell rang. I leaned closer and tried to be brave.

"Are you going to La Push this weekend?"

"No? Is there something going on?"

"A group of people are going out to hang out. Was wondering if you'd like to come...with me?"

He looked at me, his eyes taking in how close i was. He leaned back before replying, "Im busy this weekend. I'v got family things to take care of."

The bell rang and i almost jumped out of my skin.

"Oh okay, thats cool. Was just seeing if you wanted to come too."

"Another time." he said nonchalantly. I walked him walk out of the building. Why was i so stupid! I shouldnt have leaned closer and said that too him! I should have made it more friendly instead of intimate. He had to lie and say he had things to do rather than just tell me to my face. God i could be so dense!

I picked my books up and practically ran from the building. I just screwed up! I didnt want him to think i was a stalker girl or anything. I just wanted to be around him. But maybe he didnt feel the same way. He had leaned away from me like i had a disease or something. I hope he didnt get the wrong idea. But maybe thats how i came across.

Fair enough, i liked him. He was tall, gorgeous, and i could tell he had alot more going on then he was willing to tell me. I just hoped that maybe we could have been friends. I had let my emotions run high and now he was probably going to avoid me. Great going Bella, way to ruin everything. I should have came to him a little more carefree. Not up close and personal. At least i had even tried.

Maybe he did have family matters to attend too. Maybe we were still alright with each other. I just hoped that i hadnt scared him away. Even if all we were was just school friends that was okay. I didnt expect anything from him. I just needed the project done and that was it. If he didnt want anything else to do with me then fine. Though my heart would hurt for awhile...

I just have never been in this situation before. I have never spent time together with a boy. I didnt like him because he was the only one talking to me. Mike was talking to me and i didnt like him like that. It was just something about Edward. He was a young man but he gave the air of someone much older. He had eyes that sometimes had a hard glint as if he had seen things no one really my age has. He was mysterious in his own way.

I was infatuated. Which was stupid. I liked his physical appearance just fine, but it was more his emotional that dragged me in. He was so different from the other boys here. He had actually took the time to know me unlike every one else. I liked him for what he was, not for who he was. Most girls around here would be with him just because he was hot. I would be with him whether he was or not. Wasnt that a good quality?

Edward had a story just like we all do. I wanted to know it because i needed to know it. I wondered why he sounded so sad sometimes. What could be making him sad? That question ate at me. I needed to know his life story. It fascinated me.

The only problem was is that when i actually find out, i wish that i had never wanted to know.

Authors note: Whew! Wonder whats in store for Bella next? As always, thanks for reading and taking the time. All will be revealed in the chapters to come! So stay tuned, more is on its way. Also, i plan to do a little of Bella POV and Edward POV so you guys can get a closer look at both sides. Dont always judge a book by its cover. Ta Ta for now!