Lily Annabelle Cullen: A What If Story

Chapter 15: School Placement

(Lily's POV)

We couldn't stay no more than two nights because Esme had finally got me scheduled for the placement test. When we left, we left after my bedtime so I could sleep through the flight. In fact, he didn't leave until after I had fallen asleep. I woke up as the plane was landing. It also helped that I had Jane slip me a sleeping pill before we left. I don't think Edward noticed or at least I hope he didn't notice. I wouldn't need him worrying about it too much. When we got in Tanya immediately apologized for her actions and I forgave her. I acted worse so I guess it would be wrong of me to hate her for it still. I went back to bed afterwards. I had an important test to take in the morning.

"Wake up Lily. It's time for you to go take your test." I groaned a little and rubbed my eyes. It was Esme waking me up. I was confused. Where was Edward?

"Mommy. Where's Eddie? Doesn't he usually come to wake me up?" She smiled sadly at me. What was going on?

"He had to go out with a few of the others to go hunting. He'll be back by the end of your testing. He promised." I frowned. Edward wasn't going to be there when I took the test. I felt a frown settle on my face. "Don't worry though. Carlisle took off the entire day to be there for you. And I'm sure Edward will be able to make it before you finish your test. Come on sweet pea. Just try to get through the day." I wasn't sure about not having Eddie with me. "Or we could always reschedule for a day when Edward can be here the entire time." I shook my head slowly no. I didn't want to reschedule. I needed to get placed in high school with Eddie, Alice, and Jasper. Jane and Alec always tutored me when Demetri and Felix weren't attempting to train me.

"I'm fine. I'll go take a bath." She went to reach for me but I just got out of bed by myself and went to my bathroom. I ran my own bath, bathed myself, picked out my clothes, and dressed myself. I had sent Esme to go fix me some breakfast. I didn't want her to see the tears that ran down my face. It was embarrassing. I knew it was irrational to be upset over him leaving to go hunt. But I just couldn't stop the tears. I was trying to put my socks on but my tears kept blurring my vision. I tried hard to hold back the sob that that was threatening to escape my throat. But I failed and started bawling.

"Lily?" Esme had rushed back up here when she heard me. I felt her wrap her arms around me and rock me. "It's okay sweetie. I know, I know. Hey, cheer up. He will be there before you finish. Alice promised."

"But what if he gets held up by something? I want him there mommy. I miss him." She looked at me and then carried me out of my room. She took me next door into Edwards room. She sat me down on his couch and went rummaging through his closet for something. She came out with a sweater and put it on me. It was way too big for me. But it smelled like Edward.

"I'm sure he wont mind you taking one of his sweatshirts with you. You can wear this when you go to take your test." I looked at her and smiled.

"Thank you mommy. I love you."

"I love you to Lily. Now let's get you something to eat. You're going to need all the nourishment you can get to keep that brain of yours working." I smiled as she brought me downstairs to eat. Carlisle came downstairs with my other sock and my shoes for today. I was thinking about how smart I should allow all the humans to know I am. They might suspect something if I'm too smart. So I decided to aim for Kindergarten. Then I could have school functions that Edward could attend like school plays and stuff. After I was ready to leave, we left to go to Forks Learning Center. That's where I'll take my placement test. I had already told mommy Esme and daddy Carlisle that I was gonna aim for Kindergarten. They were supportive of anything that I was gonna try. Upon arriving I was immediately escorted to the testing room. I wasn't the only one there to my surprise. A boy about four was there too. We stared at each other for a while before he spoke.