Hale

Hale 18

Chapter 18 

Walking to my history class, I dreaded sitting next to Rosalie alone. As much as I like being around her, I know she isn't in the best mood. And Perla's still nowhere to be found so I'm facing this one alone. No escape. Not even my phone. Rosalie hates that and making her more upset is not what I want or need right now. So sitting down next to the blonde I was once again engulfed in her scent, my nose tingling with the familiar sensation. 

"No, Perla?" A low voice asked. A bit taken back I stared at the blonde who wasn't looking at me. "Uh no, she ditched." I said meekly. I was without a doubt hurt and annoyed with Perla but who am I to get in the way of her possible relationship? "Who needs her when you have me." The almost inaudible thing to be heard. My heart damn near skipping a beat. My body felt hot and giddy. This was something worth telling Angela later. Not sure if she meant for me to hear so I didn't say anything on it. 

The words were on repeat in my head and each time my stomach dropped. Each time I felt light headed. Who knew words could have such an effect. Who needs her when you have me. Not quite understanding why this was happening to me I shook my head and attempted to focus on the board as Mr.Mortey explain more of our project. 

"Are you alright Eden?" 

"Uh yeah, I just. Yeah I'm alright." 

She saw right through my awful attempt at regaining my composure. "You don't seem alright." She fired back. 

"Well neither do you." And that was the second I instantly regretted. Why do I have to talk back? 

"What do you mean neither do I? I am perfectly fine." Rosalie spoke calmly but behind her calmness was a fierce look in her eyes. Right in her golden hues. Honesty is the best policy right? Maybe she won't be so mad if we talk truthfully. I mean we do when we hang out, kind of. 

Taking a breathe and wishing for the best I said, "You seem upset, starting second period. I figured it was something I did, so yeah." Not the best explanation but the blonde goddess makes me nervous. Slowly looking up at her she looked away. Great, I made her more upset. Not only did she go back to lowkey hating me but now she's also avoiding eye contact. So much for honesty. 

Nothing was said after that. The rest of class we spent in utter silence. All I could do was scold myself internally and replay every embarrassing thing I have said and done in front of Rosalie. Jesus. How the hell do you give yourself second hand embarrassment? It wasn't long before I got a text from Perla again. Slightly dreading what she might say I refused to look at me. Instead, I buried myself in the work that was given to me.  "Aren't you going to answer that?" 

Afraid to make eye contact with her, I shake my head no and keep my focus on worksheet. We did not speak, not even after the bell. Math was the only class I had that had none of the Cullens and that was something to be relieved about, so walking in I took my seat next to Angelina and buried my head in my arms. 

"What happened?" Angie asked turning to me. Should I tell her? Maybe I was just being delusional and she didn't actually say it. I mean she must have had a good reason to right? Maybe I should confront her about it. Deciding against telling the brunette next to me I said, "She was stand off-ish again, nothing really new. I thought we got passed that but I guess not. I shouldn't even me upset by it. It's typical for Rose to do this. Be hot to me and then cold." 

"But you are upset because you like her." Looking dead straight into the eyes of Angela, I instantly froze. I knew Perla said she was into me and I, into her but having it come from someone else only made me more terrified. "I can't like her Ang, I'm not ready." I whispered.