Gray Dusk - Queer Twilight Rewrite -18+

5. Redemption Arch

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September 23rd, 2008
12:15 PM

Cafeteria at Forks High, Forks, Washington

   Today was Friday, and it was going by at a microscopic speed, "Hey, you, okay?" Angela asked me, taking me out of my thoughts, "Are you nervous about Biology? I will ask Mr. Banner if we can switch partners if you fear Edward."

   "Is Cullen giving you a hard time?" Mike asked, clenching his teeth.

   "No, that's not why I am quiet," I sighed. It was weird... I just remembered Cullen when I saw him this morning. He came home with a really bad illness, and he hadn't been to school for two weeks. "My mom and I just had a big fight over the phone last night,"

   "Well, that explains why you look awful," Lauren said, and I raised an eyebrow, "What? It's true... You usually wear a cute outfit or makeup. You look like roadkill,"

   "Thanks... that was almost a compliment," I rolled my eyes. It was true. I wore a hoodie and sweatpants, and my hair was covered with a headband. I was depressed, and it was a depressing, dreary day, so I was matching.

   "Oh, come on, you and your mom will make up," Mike said, squeezing my hand. I raised an eyebrow, just as confused as everyone else was. Mike has been touchy with me since the day I met him. I thought it was just his personality, but I am the only person he does this with. He is just some jock type that is curious but won't ever do anything. I know the type.

   "Is that why you aren't eating?" Jessica said, forcing a concerned look. I have learned that she is a gossip.

   "I just don't like eating in front of people," I mumbled.

   "Why?" Tyler asked me with several nachos shoved in his mouth.

   "Probably some eating disorder Bella formed when she was fat," Lauren said, and I cringed, "I found your Myspace. You were so adorable," She said, pulling out her phone with the photo ready to show everyone.

   "No... I don't have an eating disorder. I have a small esophagus and choke easily," I muttered. I haven't been reminded that I was fat since the summer after 7th grade. I was a little too chubby, but my mom helped me learn how to diet and exercise. Mike put his hand on my knee and squeezed it, giving me a look to calm down.

   "My mom is a doctor, and I am pretty sure a small esophagus isn't a thing, hun," Lauren smirked.

   "Don't listen to her... she had a nose job and boob job over the summer," Mike said. Angela and Jessica covered their mouths and joined everyone else laughing. Lauren was noticeably horrified but tried to play it off... I felt bad for her even though she was being mean to me. I did like Mike stuck up for me even though it wasn't in his character. he was bubbly. When he smiles, he radiates the surrounding area. He is one of those who has an infectious smile.

   "Do you want to talk about it?" Angela asked me, and I quickly said, "Oh no, I meant about your fight with your mom?"