The weekend finally came to a close. It felt like I had been away from school for a long time even though it was only two and a half days. Maybe it was because I was so far from reality that it seemed like I had left. The vampire thing still didn't register real well in my mind. It was as if Edward, Alice, Jasper, the Cullens, were in a totally different world themselves.
But now it was Monday, and I needed to get back to reality, or school. I sat at the table stuffing myself with pancakes. Sarah walked downstairs and put the house phone back on its stand.
“Dad called. He’s taking care of something, so could you drive me and Danny to school and day care today?” I nodded, almost choking on my pancakes.
“Sarah, can you help Danny get dressed?” The excitement of the weekend had left me no time to do my homework. I grabbed my Human Biology book and started flipping through the pages; more like cramming for the test. I figured, if I was smart about it, I could do my two homework assignments in the classes before it.
“Emma? Are you ready to go?” I drank the last of my milk and grabbed my jacket and the keys off the hook.
We ran to my car and Sarah strapped Danny into his car seat. She sat in the passenger seat. We drove to Danny’s day care first and Sarah took him in as I sat in the car, scrawling on note cards to study for my Human Bio test today. I didn’t realize it until I heard the car door slam that Sarah had gotten back in.
I looked up. “Are you alright Em?” I nodded. I threw the books in the back and stuck my pen in the cup holder.
“I’ve just had a lot on my hands this weekend. Too much homework.” I laughed it off, lying again. I dropped Sarah off at her school and drove to Westpoint High, parking in the small student lot. I got out and opened the backseat door, pulling out my books. With my books around my arm and my keys in my hand, I shut the door quietly.
“Hi.” I jumped, dropping my books and keys. My heart thudding as his voice rang like music through my ears; the heartbeats keeping time. “Did I frighten you?” A frown came upon his face.
I shook my head. “I uh- just get frightened easily…” He handed me back my books and slipped the keys into my hands. He smiled.
“You’re nervous aren’t you?” I nodded. He looked down at me. I let out a breath I seemed to have held in forever. “I wish you could be normal around me.” He turned and started walking towards the school.
“And why’s that?” I asked, walking faster to catch up to him. I fell in pace with him, taking quick, long strides.
“I guess…I’m missing something. A friend, I think.”
“What about Emmett and them?” He shrugged.
“It’s not the same. Emmett and the others are…different. They’re not exactly normal and they don’t need me. I guess that’s really what I’m missing. Someone who needs me…”
“And why would that be me?” My heartbeat quickened, not just because of the fast paced walking, but the hope I held in this conversation. A smile came across his face. It was warm and close, but his eyes were distant.
“Maybe it’s cause you remind me of her…” Was all he said; and that in itself, shattered every bit of hope I held. The rest of my day dragged on, contemplating who he was talking about. How did I remind him of her? Why is she important? But one thing was sure, she could make him smile the most dazzling smile ever. And that drove me insanely jealous.
I had probably failed my Human Bio class and I hadn’t bothered with the rest of the classes.
“Hey!” I looked up and saw Jonathan running down the hall. I grabbed the books I needed and slammed my locker door. “Rough day?” I nodded, juggling my textbooks. “Let me get that for you.” He slipped his backpack strap easily over his shoulder and grabbed my books.
I smiled, “Thanks.”
“I haven’t talked to you all day. Is something bothering you?” I shrugged. We both started walking down the hall and towards the exit.
Yes, Edward Cullen. I smiled weakly. “Just tired, I guess…”
"So I didn't get to ask you yesterday, but how'd you like our music?"
"It was awesome. I'm sorry I had to leave halfway through. I had to pick up my cousins, but it was real fun." I smiled, my answer was genuine and comfortable. It turned out to be one of the only answers I didn't have to lie about since everyone asked me what I did Friday night. I said bye and trudged to my car. I opened the door and threw the books in the back. I sighed and started my car. I went to readjust my rearview mirror, but stopped. Hanging on the mirror was the usual dice, but now there was a note tied to the dice. I untied it and unfolded it.
Carlisle and Esme wants you to come over for a bit.
It was in Edward's handwriting. I folded the note back and placed it in my cupholder. Honestly, I didn't really want to see him. Seeing him would probably make me feel worse than I did. But was it possible. Everytime I've seen him, everything just erases and I see him and him alone. I sighed, thinking. I pulled out of the parking lot and proceeded to pick up Sarah and Danny. I soon pulled into our house's driveway.
I slipped Edward's note in my pocket and went inside with Sarah and Danny. I went up to my room and threw my books on my small little desk. I pulled the note out and read it over again. I threw it into my nightstand drawer along with the first note. I took out my phone and sent a text to him.
I got the note. I felt stupid for what I wrote the moment I clicked send. I waited for what seemed like hours, but in reality only three minutes, for his reply. I stood in my room, staring at my phone.
Well?
When? I texted back quickly. I waited impatiently again.
Now.
