Bella, what are those?

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I walked into class on Monday morning. I'd decided to get to know her slowly. I wasn't going to tell her anything about me being different until I really got to know her. I sat down next to Alice, and she smiled at me.

"Hey."

She looked surprised, that I was actually speaking to her.

"You're actually speaking to me?"

I looked up from my bag, and noticed she was watching me.

"You were right, Alice. But, I find it hard to trust people, so it's going to take time. OK?"

Alice nodded, and I put my bag down. The teacher walked in and told us we were going to be watching a movie. He switched off the lights and we started talking. Along with most of the class.

"The fact that you're talking to me is huge, Bella. I know there's a reason that people treat you the way they do. I don't know that reason, I don't listen to walk people say about others. I like hearing it from the person themselves."

I nodded, thinking. I was amazed no one had said anything to her yet. People had started to notice that we were talking and were watching us. Alice looked at Jessica and glared at her. People were going to say stuff to her, and I really wanted her to tell me when they did.

"People are going to say stuff to you, and I want you to tell me when they do. Think you can do that for me?"

Alice seemed a little reluctant, and didn't answer me.

"But, that will just upset you, Bella."

I shook my head. It was nice that she was concerned about my feelings, but I needed her to do this for me.

"Don't worry about me. It's you I'm worried about. Think you can do that for me?"

She nodded and I smiled.

"OK. But, I don't think this is a good idea. I don't want you upset. People are mean enough to you as it is."

"Trust me, I'm used to it. I'm called names, slammed against lockers and generally made miserable on a daily basis."

Alice shook her head, thinking about something.

"No one deserves that. I don't care about the reason, it's still wrong. I know you don't want to talk about it, but I just want you to know, that I don't care about the reason. It's wrong, the way they treat you."

She wouldn't say that if she knew.

"Well, maybe I'll tell you eventually. It takes a lot for me to trust people. You're one of three people who will speak to me. And one doesn't even go to school here."

Alice nodded, and the teacher turned the lights back on. The bell rang and Alice stood up. A girl with long dark hair walked over to us, when we walked out.

"Hey. Bella, this is my sister, Bret."

I smiled at Bret, and told her I had to get to French. They smiled and I left them standing there. OK, first I decide to speak to her and she introduces me to her sister? That was a bit to much. I'd known her for about a month now, and wanted to slowly get to know her. I didn't want to get to close to her just yet. If I could learn to trust her, then maybe I could tell her.

I sat next to Angela in French and took out my stuff.

"Hey, I heard you were actually speaking to someone in Biology?"

"I just spoke to Alice Cullen, she's new and sits next to me."

Angela nodded, watching me. We always sat in the back. I get along fine in school, despite the fact I barely pay attention.

"Well, I'm glad that you're speaking to someone. Does she know?"

"Well, she says doesn't. And I don't like letting people getting close to me. It took a Hell of a lot to tell you and Seth. I'm not going to tell someone that I've known a month and have barely spoken to."

She nodded, writing something down.

"I know. but, don't you think someone will tell her about you, when they see you two getting close?"

"I know that, but she kept insisting that she was going to get me to open up. I just met her sister before this class, Bret."

Angela nodded, and the bell rang. I grabbed my stuff, and stood up.

"The dark haired one. Wait, Alice is the-"

"Petite, short dark hair?"

"Yeah, I know her. I meant Bret, she has long dark hair, right?"

I nodded, I hadn't met her other sister or any of her brothers.

"Yeah, that's her. I haven't met any of her other siblings."

"Yeah, I heard they're all adopted. And I heard that Jasper and Edward are together. Along with Rosalie and Emmett."

OK, nothing wrong with that. Sure, it's unusual, but they aren't actually related.

"They aren't related, Angela. It's not illegal."

Angela shrugged, as we walked down the hall.

"I never said that. There's nothing wrong with it. People think it's weird though. I really don't care. Bret is pretty cute."

Did I forget to mention Angela's bi?

"I guess so."

Angela looked at me, smiling.

"You guess? Why do I get the feeling that you have a crush on your lab partner?"

I blushed, as we walked out of the school.

"Angela, she's cute. But, it can't go anywhere. She would think I'm a freak if she knew. Hey, want to come over?"

"Definitely. I need to talk some sense into you."

"So, you were talking about talking sense into someone?"

I sat on my bed, looking at Angela.

"Bella, there are people who are OK with dating people who are different like you. I know I'd be OK, with it. Maybe she would be to."

I shook my head. Angela was wrong, wasn't she? How could Alice think that about me and want to be with me?

"I don't think so, Angela. I'm still trying to figure out how she doesn't know yet."

Angela shrugged, and grabbed her phone.

"Well, you can tell her if you want. When you feel that you trust her enough. It took a long time for you to tell Seth and I. But, we're fine with it. You're still Bella. No matter how much I want to strangle you."

I shook my head, looking at her.

"Angela, I'm trying here. I'm trying to get to know her slowly. I can't just tell her about this, when I barely know her."

"I know you're trying, Bella. I know it's hard, and I remember when you told Seth and I. Maybe if you get to know her a bit more, you will feel comfortable enough to tell her."

I nodded, Angela was right, but I really didn't want to think about it anymore.

"Yeah, thanks Angela."

She nodded, and said she had to leave.

"Let me know if you need anything, OK?"

"I will, Angela. I promise."