Death had always seemed inevitable. You were born and then through some means, your life comes to an end and you cease to exist. Pretty black and white, right? Wrong.
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Annabella Swan realises that life in Forks is a lot...
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By the next morning, the rain had become heavier but the wind had died down. Classes passed fairly quickly, partly because Anna was unable to comprehend a single thing from class and was unable to understand the notes she had made.
Lunch was better than yesterday; Bella actually spoke to her sister's group of friends and the stares from other pupils had died down slightly. Giving her sister's hand a reassuring squeeze, Anna smiled at a joke Mike had made. Mike Newton was cute in the boy-next-door way with his spiky blond hair and his kind eyes, and Anna could already tell he was forming a crush on her twin. Oblivious to males, Bella hardly noticed the glances Mike was sending her as her own gaze was darting to and fro the Cullen table.
Curiosity getting the best of her, Anna flickered her dark brown eyes to where the beautiful siblings sat and noticed the absence of the youngest Cullen. Unfortunately, she was unable to avert her eyes before any of them noticed her looking and Emmett shot her a flirty wink. Cheeks blazing, Anna shook her head at her own mortification before pretending as if nothing had happened. Anna couldn't help but worry over Bella's fixation on the boy she claimed had been stand-offish with her. If it continued, Anna might have to actually say something and that is not a conversation she wanted to be having.
Informing Bella that she would see her in Gym, the twins parted ways as Bella, shoulders tense, walked in the direction of Biology and Anna, cheeks already turning a slight shade of pink, entered the English block. Ignoring the dark gold eyes burning into her side, Anna gracefully slid into her seat, refusing to even turn in the direction of the largest Cullen.
Getting caught looking at him? Embarrassing.
Hiding from him? Cowardly.
Anna wasn't even 100% sure why she was so embarrassed.
Emmett couldn't help but stare at her from the moment her foot crossed the doorway, her scent surrounding him from the moment she had entered the Block. Smirking at the faint pink colour dusting her pale cheeks, Emmett felt a strange sort of hunger fill him as he started at her human beauty.
Despite living with Vampires, and having lived for centuries, Emmett Cullen could honestly say that the daughter of Charlie Swan was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. As she ignored him for the whole hour of the lesson, Emmett felt his patience wearing thin when he wasn't able to look into her chocolate brown eyes.
Calling out her name, Emmett watched as she visibly cringed before turning to face him. He heard as she inhaled deeply, her heartbeat racing faster.
"I was hoping you could help me on the new assignment? Unfortunately, I'm not great at Shakespeare and I've noticed you're practically a straight A student." Emmett lied, he probably knew Shakespeare better than she ever could. He had met the man.
"Um, sure. Happy to." Annabella fumbled, almost dropping her folders.
Handing the human girl a sheet of paper that had floated to the floor, he gave her a genuine smile, relishing in the sound of her heart skipping a beat.
"Great. I'm free tomorrow. I know it's a weekend but, if you wanted we could meet in the library?"
Nodding like an idiot, Anna realised that she'd most likely do anything he asked.
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Rays of sun illuminated the hazel flecks in Anna's eyes as she stood before the large window, staring out at the green forest before her, a cacophony of colour. Letting out a deep sigh, she knew that she had to begin getting ready and stop admiring the view, before she was late for her library session. As the sun rose higher, shining into the room, Anna flinched away from the harshness of it. Groaning, she realised that she would have to completely change her outfit so as to be better dressed for the unexpected, warm weather.
Pulling out a pair of jeans and a long forgotten vest, she pulled out a cardigan to match, just in case the sunny rays gave way to foggy clouds. The buzzing of her cell phone had her dropping the clothes on the bed and dashing over to the device charging on her nightstand.
'Hey, A. Won't be able to make our study session today, as I'm sick. So sorry ~ Emmett.'
Frowning, Anna was surprised to find herself feeling disappointed at the prospect of not seeing Emmett's grin or hearing his teasing comments. It had only been a week but she had adapted to his presence by her side at various points in the day.
However, the rational part of her brain informed her that she hardly knew him and had no reason to feel such an attachment. Anyway, it was probably for the best. From what she heard, the Cullens moved regularly and so she shouldn't get too dependent on the boy, as he would probably be leaving soon. Hurrying to the bathroom, she banged on the door once she realised it was locked and was greeted with the voice of her sister, informing her that she would have to wait for ten minutes.
