Time Brings Roses (old)

Chapter 6

Going back to school on monday was weird.

The weekend was too nice, I didn’t want to to end. Hanging out with the Cullens was great, they were really nice. Esme said I was already practically part of the family.

Alice took Bella, Rosalie and I out to Port Angeles for shopping, since apparently something was happening in Seattle. I bought a few new clothes, and it made me feel really good.

Rosalie and I bonded a lot over the weekend. It was nice. She no longer made my skin crawl, but my heart pounded even faster around her now.

I’m pretty sure I’m in love.

To bad I have no idea how to tell her.

I spent most of English glancing over at her. She looked bored, like she already knew what Mr. Berty was teaching us.

I sighed, what if she didn’t even like me that way? What if I’m being super gay and she doesn’t swing that way?

Or what if I’m just overreacting again?

By the time lunch rolled around I couldn’t focus on conversations. I was too busy thinking about Rosalie, all the different ways I could ask her out. But also all the ways she could reject me. It was actually stressing me out. I felt sick to my stomach.

No one at the table questioned how quiet I was, they were all lost in different conversations. Edward’s loud laughter pulled me out of my thoughts.

“Ed what the hell?” Emmett asked, Edward only chuckled and shook his head.

“Sorry, I thought of something funny, I’ll tell you later.”

I turned to him and he had a knowing smirk on his face. I looked away quickly. Rosalie gave me a concerned look. I gave her a soft smile.

“Are you okay Autumn? You look a little pale.” Bella asked, drawing the attention from Edward to me. I frowned looking around at the gold eyes looking at me.

“I need some air, I’ll be right back.”

I quickly grabbed my stuff and exited the cafeteria. I felt dizzy and the room spun slightly.

God damn anxiety, and jeez when did I get this killer headache? Maybe I shouldn't have skipped breakfast this morning.

“You look sick, do you need a ride home?” a voice called to me, and I turned to see Bella.

I blinked a few times and just stared at her. I didn’t know what to say, I’m not sick, it’s just my anxiety acting up.

She sighed and grabbed my arm, walking me to the office.

“You look like you’re going to vomit.”

I didn’t say anything as we walked, and I was glad Bella stayed silent as well. As we got closer to the office I could feel myself leaning more on Bella, and when she walked away to talk to the nurse, I could feel myself sway.

God maybe I was worrying myself sick.

I couldn't really make out what Bella was saying, but the nurse looked at me like I was a dying kitten. She nodded to Bella and said something, but I was too far away to hear her. Bella turned back to me and grabbed my arm again, walking me out to her truck.

“The nurse is going to call your dad and tell him you're sick.” she said, helping me into the passenger seat.

“You don't have to do this, I'd be fine to make it through the rest of the day.”

Bella sighed and rolled her eyes. She shut the door and quickly got into the driver's seat.

“I'm not doing this all for you.”

I stayed silent and looked at my fingers as she pulled out of the driveway. Maybe if I took some time, I'd be able to come up with a way to ask Rosalie out. Or maybe I could ask Bella about her since she seems to spend so much time with her.

“Can I ask you a question?” I turned looking at her sheepishly.

She nodded, keeping her eyes on the road. I took a deep breath.

“Um, so, is Rosalie-”

“No.” she cut me off.

I looked at her confused.

“She's dating Emmett. That's why they're always together.”

“Oh, uh thanks.”

I stayed silent for the rest of the car ride, but Bella talked enough for the two of us. She was going on about Edward and this other boy Jacob. I wasn't really paying attention, but she talks a lot about Jacob. Apparently she’s a part of some weird love triangle. Jeez, it just sounds like a bad romance novel.

After a while, we pulled into my driveway.

“Well, bye. Get better I guess.” Bella said, almost kicking me out of her truck.

I sighed and made my way to the door, fumbling to pull my keys out of my backpack. As I opened the door, my phone went off. I frowned and made my way to the bathroom. Whoever it was could wait.

I dug through the medicine cabinet to find something to help with the headache I developed on the ride home. Most of the medicine was in the master bathroom, which was hooked to Cynthia’s office. I grabbed the bottle of tylenol, grateful that I didn’t have to make my way through the messy office. Looking into the mirror I groaned, Bella was right, I did look pale.

My phone went off again and I frowned. I picked up my phone and walked to my room. Flopping on my bed I unlocked my phone.

Two texts from Rosalie.

‘Oh great’ I thought

‘Are you okay? Alice saw Bella taking you home’

‘I need to talk to you, I’m coming over after school’

I sighed and set my phone down next to me. If Rosalie was planning on coming over, it probably wouldn’t hurt to sleep for a bit.

God, I wish I knew what she wanted to talk about.