I thought about skipping school, then decided against it. Why shouldn’t I go to school? I wanted to go to school. To see if Alice was there… no, I shouldn’t get my hopes up.
I wanted to see my other friends. Angela, Mike, Eric, Ben, Jessica, Lauren… no not Lauren. But I hadn’t seen them in a long time. Well, I’d seen them, but not really. I’d been empty, a ghost. Not consciously there. Only my body had been there.
So, I am going to school. No chickening out.
I got up and quickly got ready for school. I grabbed a granola bar (I was now late) and hurried into my truck.
Dammit. I was hoping maybe there was a slight chance it would be sunny today. Oh, well, no backing out now.
I pulled into the school parking lot, making sure to park as far from Edward’s Volvo as possible.
I made it in the classroom just before the bell rang. Luckily, Edward wasn’t in this class. Sigh, but he is in 4 of my other classes. Dammit.
English went by all too fast. Time always speeds up when I’m anticipating something unpleasant.
Time for biology.
I walked slowly into the classroom. Whew, Edward wasn’t here yet.
I sat down and began idly doodling on a scrap of notebook paper.
The classroom door opened. I glanced up without moving my head. Oh, it was just Jessica. I forgot she was in this class.
I let my eyes fall back onto the scrap of paper. Soon. He will be here soon.
I tried to mentally prepare myself. Unsuccessfully.
The door opened. I cringed slightly. The chair next to me scraped across the floor. I kept my head and my eyes down.
“Good morning, Bella.” Edward said.
I ignored him.
Mr. Banner started his lecture. Thank god, I thought.
He didn’t try to talk to me again, for which I was glad.
When the bell rang, signaling the end of class, I quickly gathered my stuff, and raced out the door.
Edward was already there. Stupid, super vampire speed. He fell into step beside me. I sped up. He kept perfect pace beside me.
“Hello, Bella. How was your day?” he asked pleasantly.
“Fine, until you showed up.” I grumbled.
I started to slow. I was getting tired. Thankfully, the classroom was just around the corner. I hurried over to the door.
“See you at lunch.” Edward said, as I slipped into the classroom. No freakin’ way, I thought.
I was glad the teacher was going to lecture us today, and I didn’t have to do any work. That left me free to think.
Edward was very persistent. He would keep trying, and I would keep rejecting him. He was so pathetic. Well, as pathetic as a vampire could get. Which isn’t very pathetic, but whatever.
If only there was some way I could avoid him. Well, I could go to Jacksonville, and visit my mom… not stay there, of course, just visit. I couldn’t stand staying away from Forks. I loved it too much.
So, yes, I was decided. Edward couldn’t really go to Jacksonville. Too sunny. Well, he could go, just not easily.
The bell rang. I gathered up my stuff, and headed for trig. Edward would be there. I groaned internally.
I walked into the classroom and sat next to Angela. At least Edward wouldn’t be able to sit next to me.
“Hey, Angela.” I said as warmly as I could. She blinked.
“Bella? Are you talking now?” she asked hesitantly.
Oh yeah, that’s right. I’ve been a zombie for the past few months.
“Yeah. Sorry about that. I’ve been a little… depressed lately.” I told her.
“Oh. Are you sure you’re okay?” She sounded worried.
“Yes, I’m fine, but I might go visit my mom for a while, and won’t be at school.”
Might as well go ahead and tell someone I was leaving. Get the story spread around. I wouldn’t be surprised if Edward was listening right now. He could listen all he wanted. I didn’t care.
“I hope you have a good time with your mom. Sorry, that sounded lame.” Angela said the last part shyly.
She was such a nice person. I had really missed her in zombie land.
The teacher started his lecture. Hmm, that’s strange, Edward isn’t here. How could he be late? Did he skip? Why was I so worried? I shouldn’t care. Ugh.
Trig seemed to fly by even faster than English had. All too soon the bell rang for lunch. I slowly gathered up my stuff, and trudged out into the hallway. Maybe I should skip lunch. Fake an illness or something… no, I’ll just leave. Yes, what’s the point in staying? If I go to lunch, I’ll just have to see Edward. But if Alice is there… maybe I could just stay for lunch, and then leave right after. That’s a much better idea.
I walked through the doors into the lunchroom. I involuntarily scanned the room. There. There was Edward and his sister, Alice.
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