Chapter 3: New School

Nessie's POV

The next day was spent mainly unpacking our stuff and then preparing for school the next day.

I felt anxious and nervous about my first day of school. Mainly I was just terrified of how the other kids would treat me. I really hoped for a new start but knew that my red eyes would be a major hurdle. Oh well, with any luck I'd be able to wear sunglasses to school. Maybe if I could hide my imperfection long enough to make friends they wouldn't even care anymore.

I was so tired that I fell asleep almost immediately that night. I woke up to the sound of rain lashing against the window. The weather perfectly reflected my mood this morning.

I poured myself a bowl of cereal which was all that we had at the moment. Casey left before I could even eat breakfast. I wasn't even sure she ate breakfast. Sometimes I worried about my sister. She barely touches her food whenever we're eating together. I've had the strongest suspicion for some time now that she may have an eating disorder but it's impossible to even ask her about it.

I grabbed my backpack along with my umbrella and sprinted out the door. Yesterday we had taken some time out of our way to find the location of the school so I knew exactly where I was going.

I got to the school in less then two minutes. It probably would've taken at least 20 minutes or more if I were normal. But when you can run faster then a thoroughbred in the Kentucky Derby you're not exactly normal. Then again nothing about me is normal is it?

I arrived at the school around the same time as the rest of the students. The parking lot was already halfway full by the time I got there.

Lucky kids. They all got to be inside a nice, warm, heated car while I was stuck out here soaking to the bone. I needed a car ASAP. I had sold my old car back in San Diego so I knew I had enough for an old used car at least.

I walked into the room labeled 'Main Office'. The secretary immediately looked up when she heard me enter.

"You must be Renesmee, right?"

"Yeah. How'd you guess?" I shivered.

"Your sister was just in a little while ago. I know every student here so new kids always stand out to me. Anyway here's your schedule and map of the school. Just have all your teachers sign it and bring it back at the end of the day"

"Okay thanks"

"Oh and one more thing"

"Yes?" I turned around.

"Students aren't allowed to wear sunglasses at school"

I sighed. "Right"

She looked startled when I took them off and she saw my eyes for the first time. That's usually everyone's reaction so I was pretty much used to it by now.

Walking down the hallway I felt as if everyone was staring at me and already labeling me as a weirdo in their heads. Yeah that's what they were thinking.

I tripped but a pair of nice and fell flat on my face. The items I had been carrying splattered all over the floor. I waited for everyone to start laughing at me.

"Are you okay?" A male voice asked me.

"I think so I uh-"

I felt as if my voice got stuck in my throat when I saw the man standing above me. He had to be close to seven feet tall and he was, well describing him as muscular would be the biggest understatement ever. Definitely a jock this guy was.

"Ma'am?"

Oh great he was probably questioning my sanity now.

"I-"

"Let me help you up" he extended his right hand toward me. I grabbed it and was surprised by how hot he was. Literally. Although I'd be lying if I said he wasn't hot in the other sense of the word either.

All of the girls around me looked at me with pure jealously. Great. My first day here and I'm already making enemies.

"What is your name?"

"Renesmee or you could just call me Nessie"

"I'm Jacob"

Oh my god even his breath was warm. He was so tall. He completely dwarfed me.

"So Nessie what class do you have first?" he asked.

I looked at my class schedule for the first time since getting it. "P.E with-"

"Mr. Brunner?" he finished. "I have that class right now to. Hey why don't we go together?"

"Uh yeah that would be great" Seeing this guy in a gym uniform? Sign me up!

At first I had dreaded doing P.E. Back at my old school only two years were required. Here I had to do all four. But with this Jacob guy in my class? Well I sure as hell wouldn't mind going to P.E every day. He had to be a beast when it came to anything physical. Maybe I could impress him with my unnatural speed, strength, and other physical prowess.

"Why are you smiling at me?" I shot at him when I caught him smiling.

"Because you're beautiful and I like beautiful people. You are by far the most beautiful girl that I've ever seen"

"Ha. You must not get out very often then. Once you see my sister I'm sure you'll feel differently. She's the hot one, not me"

"Nessie I like you. Okay? You're beautiful to me. And I'm hoping you'll allow me the chance to get to know you better"

I gulped. I knew he'd change his mind once he saw my sister though. All guys preferred her over me.

"So where are you from?"

"San Diego, California"

"Wow that's far away. What made you move across the country?"

"Mom's job transfer"

"Oh"

We couldn't talk anymore because we got to class. The first thing I noticed was three girls. They reminded me of the boys I had run into a few days ago. Extremely pale and golden eyes. They were all extremely beautiful. Especially the blonde girl. She was easily the most beautiful and perfect girl I've ever seen. Just looking at her dealt a blow to my self esteem. She was too perfect.

The three of them noticed me and I looked away self consciously. I could still feel their staring though. Probably wondering what kind of a freak I was.

I was given a spare uniform in the locker room. Looked like we were playing volleyball today. Great. Just great.

Not to mention the fact that every single one of the girls in the locker room was staring at me and my horrific red eyes. The only ones that were not staring were the three beautiful girls. Instead it looked like they were talking amongst themselves while occasionally glancing at me.

I wondered what they could be saying about me. On the other hand I wasn't sure that I even wanted to know. So I just shrugged it off and ignored them.

We were split in two teams. Jacob was on my team. A fact that seemed to make him happy. Most of the other kids just ignored. Except for the three beautiful girls, who were all on the opposite team I might add. They kept staring at me curiously. The girl with the brown hair looked like she was going to cry a few times. Her eyes seemed to glisten when she looked at me.

Then the game started. I chased after every single ball that came my way. My lightening fast speed and reflexes became a great advantage. I managed to stop every single ball that came over the net. Even if I literally had to run from one side of the court to the other.

The shocked looks on everyone's faces never once faded throughout the game. No normal person is as fast as I am. My reflexes, my speed, they were not normal and everyone knew that. Even the coach was looking at me like I was some sort of freak of nature.

"Wow Nessie that was something" Jacob said to me at the end of class.

"Is that good or bad?" I asked him.

"I don't know" he said.

"You think I'm a freak?" Panic begun to rise in me. Of course he'd think I'm a freak. That's what everyone thinks about me. Why should he be any different?

"No Nessie-"

"Yes. Yes you do Jacob. Don't deny it. That's what everyone thinks"

I left him standing there calling out after me over and over again.

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