Crossover II Evalius

Chapter 17 Revealed

Chapter 17

Revealed

    Aria sat down at Myrtle’s desk and prepared, yet again, to endure the first forty minutes of the New Moon film. Fortunately, since Myrtle did not have an eighth period class, this would be the last time she would have to watch it. The moment this class ended, Aria planned to leave for Evalius.

    As the students walked in and sat down, Aria stood up and announced, “Well class, as you’ve probably already heard by now, today we are watching the second Twilight film.”

    This resulted in squeals by a few of the girls while most guys just groaned.

    “Try watching it six times in one day,” Aria muttered to the guys as she picked up the DVD remote. “Okay, so I’m just going to hit play, and I really don’t care whether or not you take notes or even pay attention, so…”

    “Um, excuse me, Ms. Malone?”

    Aria turned her head to see Myrtle with her hand raised. “Yes, Miss Rosenberg?”

    Myrtle smiled. “I think everyone who wants to see this movie has already seen it, so I think we would make better use of our time by having a class discussion, don’t you agree?”

    Some students oddly glanced over at who they thought was Aria her with newfound confidence. Aria had never been one to speak up much in class unless called on for an answer.

     Even though Aria had a feeling she may regret this, she nodded at Myrtle. “Very well, we can have a class discussion on the book. Miss Rosenberg, since this was your idea, why don’t you pose the first question?”

    With aplomb, Myrtle beamed. “There are several curiosities I have about this series, that so many people are drawn to, but one artifact particularly stands out.”

    “And what might that be?” Aria asked, wondering where she was going with this.

    “Vampires,” Myrtle answered simply. “Usually they are depicted as dangerous, blood-lusting predators, but here they are used as a romantic interest. I guess I’m just wondering why, here, so many girls are intrigued by the idea of having this undead creature as a mate.”

    Before Aria had a chance to say anything, Derek spoke bitterly, “That’s an easy answer. It’s because girls want a perfect boyfriend. Even though the guy is this book is a vampire, he still acts perfectly. He treats Bella like a princess. This book sets expectations for boyfriends that no normal guy can live up to.”

    Myrtle turned in her desk to face him. “So you believe that every girl wants a perfect boyfriend, like this Edward Cullen, even me?”

    “Especially you,” Derek retorted. “You of all people…”

    “Stop!” Aria interjected holding up her hand. “It seems like maybe you two should talk about this later, alone.” Aria put her hand back down as she nervously stacked some papers on the desk. “Well class, I think that wraps up this discussion. How about we just have a study hall for the rest of the period? I don’t care if you talk during it.”

    Some students did chat, though softly, avoiding conversation with both Derek and who they assumed to be Aria. The real Aria remained seated with her head in her hands until the bell rang. She wanted to kick herself for agreeing to this discussion. With Myrtle, of course something like this would happen.

    Once the bell rang, each student got up and left. Aria noticed Derek and Myrtle stop in the hall just outside the classroom. Dreading their next conversation, Aria, cautiously tiptoed to the room door, opening it, just a crack.