SCINTILLA

CHAPTER 4

I was sitting on the hood of Katie's car laughing at a stupid pun Tyler had just said when a loud, belching noise surrounded the parking lot. Blinking I noticed it was Bella pulling in.

"Nice ride." Tyler sarcastically said when Bella had managed to park and get out of her car. I felt my left eyebrow twitch when the others chuckled while Bella just muttered a "thanks" before walking away.

I snorted and jumped off the hood of Katie's car before lightly shoving Tyler. "Douche." I heard him laugh while I jogged to see if I could catch up to Bella before I lost her in the milling crowd of students.

I glanced around until I finally spotted her on the upper half of the grounds. Just as I was walking up the steps to meet her I saw Eric swoop in. He's going to kill this girl.

"Er—" Before I could fully call him out I was shoved to the side and was face-to-chest? With... something?

"Oh, sorry." I looked up and noticed it was one of the Cullen's. "You okay?" He raised his right bushy eyebrow at me before I fluttered my eyes in annoyance and moved passed him.

"Uh, yeah, sure." I pouted as I realized I'd lost her in the crowd thanks to Bigfoot. Sighing, my hand messily ran through my hair and I made my way towards English.

"Miss Brooks, this seems to be your favorite habit—" I didn't bother letting Mr. Mason finish. Walking past him and towards my seat, at the back with Lauren, I didn't notice Bella till I finished seating myself and looked up to meet Mr. Mason's eyes but met hers instead.

Lifting my hand up to rest my head against it I sent her quick smile before looking over to Mr. Mason who had his eyes narrowed at me. "I'm not late so don't bitch."

Lauren snorted beside me but otherwise kept her attention on her phone. Mr. Mason though, he sputtered but before he could hand me a reprimand and possibly a detention slip the school bell chimed and students hurriedly packed in.

By the look I was getting I knew he'd either call Dianne or asked me to stay after class. I'd rather he called Dianne if anything because I knew she wouldn't do anything.

I could feel myself melt when Mr. Mason brought up that not only would we be working in groups, but that today's lesson was intertwined with Biology. "Banner and Mason are so out for blood." Snorting I rolled my eyes at Lauren's statement. She's not wrong. He did soon enough collect yesterday's assignments before handing a new one out. I didn't exactly pay much attention after but I did keep my eyes on Mr. Mason as he walked back and forth in front of the class while he lectured on and on. Every now and then I would glance down towards my notes and doodle on the sides of them. Eventually, the bell rang and students packed their belongings before making a pass for the door.

Walking out of class was easier than I thought meaning Mr. Mason was so calling Dianne. Great. Lauren has ditched me immediately to go to the front office to turn in some informational slip leaving me to walk alone to our shared class. Sighing I pushed my hair up and over to my left side to give me some volume I started making my way to Government until I stopped when I heard my name being called behind me.

Turning my head to look behind me, I noticed Bella fidgeting with her book bag strap and a semi crumpled paper. I couldn't help, but smile and ask for her schedule. She laughed shyly before handing it over. Skimming it I inclined my head to tell her to follow me.