Hale

Hale 8

"Eden." I heard Emmet from the background. Completely lost in my thoughts about the very isolated and weird family. "Uh what?" I said shaking the thoughts in my head. " Teacher said we are partners for this project." Looking down at the piece of paper on our desk that was closer to him, I did not bother looking at it. I hate group projects, I always end up doing all of the work. "What's wrong newbie?" Emmet sparked up again. "Oh nothing I'm just tired." I smiled off. The bell rung and I head to my next class. P.E with three of the Cullen kids. Great. Oh and don't forget Jessica. Heading to my locker that I was given by Ms.Lackey. I stared at the clothes and mentally puked. Staring at the grey shirt and navy blue shorts and sweats I groaned at how awful their p.e uniform was. Not thinking about others around us, I started to undress and I was only in my underwear and bra until Jessica speaks.

"Woohoo!! Look at Ms.Forbes. Looking smoking hot there Eden." She cheered. Looking around me the girls smiled and giggled. A few nods from other girls and a pair of golden eyes. Losing my confidence I hastily put on my shorts and shirt and head to Jessica trying to avoid a certain pair of eyes. Today we would be sitting on the bleachers talking about sex ed and after if we have enough time we could get free play. Takes me back to middle school. "Free Play" scoffing at the thought of little middle school kids I turned my attention to whatever Jessica and her little minions we're talking about.

"Everyone on the bleacher! Now!  The Sex Ed teacher will be here in 5 minutes. Hurry up!" Ms.Lackey grumbled. She hates me but likewise. The Cullens sat at the top of the bleachers and Jessica's group and I sat towards the middle. "So that snake tattoo, pretty hot." some brunette named Cameron said, smirking at me. My gaydar pinged. "Thanks, it's just a dumb decision." I laughed off until Jessica perked in "Dumb decisions, gotta love them." she laughed, fatly. Center of attention as always I thought in my head. The rest of the class whispered and Cameron moved a bleacher to sit next to me. We talked about how mean and manly looking Ms.Lackey was and shared a few jokes. I seriously think she's into me but I think I am the only opening LGBT person in this town. But I've been here for 4 days so I wouldn't know jack shit.

We all went back to the locker rooms and I began to undress my shirt. "Looking Smoking Forbes." Cameron said in a kinda joking way but not really. I can't explain it. She smirked but said it in a mocking way. "Yeah Yeah Cameron." I replied back before dressing myself fully. Walking out I feel myself being drawn to a cold pair of golden eyes. "Hey Eden! Feeling better?" Alice chirped as always. She was so sweet. "I am feeling better Alice thank you." I smiled as I made my way to the right side of the hallway. "Wait! Let's walk to english together." Alice suggested walking up to me. "Bye Jasper, and Rose." She bid goodbye to Jasper by kissing him on the cheek and nodding at Rosalie. Holding a tight smile I nodded and waited for Alice to walk my way.

"So how was Rosalie?" She asked, finally catching up to my side. "What?" I asked confused. "When she went back to talk to you silly." wait hold on? She wanted to talk? To me? That girl is so confusing. "She just returned my phone and left Alice, we didn't talk." I explain to her pulling out my phone. "Thanks for the number by the way." I said, raising my eyebrow giving her a small smile. "Well I had too, Just in case you need anything." She was so nice. Her and Maggie are the most approachable. I was having a nice talk with Edward, who joined us shortly, about Plato and his work until I was reminded by Jessica in the hallway I was with the very self kept Cullens. Then the thought came to mind. Sending chills down my spine and making me very uncomfortable.

"Are you alright Eden?" Alice asked, her voice laced with concern. "Yeah I'm fine, I just didn't sleep well last night." I sat in the seat in the back and got to work on the chapter I did not finish. Edward and Alice exchanged looks and let me be for the rest of the period. Thinking of Romeo and Juliet I used to think of me and her. How everyone did not want us to be together. It felt impossible trying to be. Choking at the memories I cleared my throat and played some music through my AirPods. I kept to myself until it was lunch. Jessica and Angela were waiting for me at the door ready to walk to the cafeteria. We stopped by Ang's locker to pick up her camera so we were a little late. walking in I had both girls at each side and I felt like all eyes were on us again. Trying to keep my head straight as a pair of intense eyes laid on me. Rosalie. My breath hitched but I looked away to make sure I did not make a fool of myself. Mike alongside the rest of the table sat while Cameron kept an open seat for me.

"Finally, she's here." she joked, pulling the chair out for me. Thanking her Jessica overpowered and said "Well I am here too!" Ugh this girl is so annoying. "Angelas here now with her awesome camera and lovable charm." I hyped up the shy girl who kept her gaze on Eric, the other photographer. "Not as lovable as you charm though." Cameron whispers leaning closer to my side. This girl was bold. I like that. "You wouldn't know if you even had lovable charm Cameron. For all you know I could be the devil." I sat back smirking at her.

"Tension much!" Jessica said before laughing at Mike's joke. Kiss ass I thought in my head. Cameron knew I wasn't too fond of Jessica and she chuckled in her seat. "Woah there, got some eyes on us guys." the annoying voice spoke again. "What eyes?" Cameron asked, leaning trying to find the gossip. "Cullen kids." Mike said looking at them. Being the dumbasses they were, everyone but I looked. Mentally face palming in my head I stayed still in my seat until someone else spoke. "Guys, look away. They're making eye contact, jesus." Angela spoke in her soft little voice. "Why didn't you take a look Eden?" Eric sparked up. "I've seen them, I know what they look like so why look and be rude? They don't have much friends so why make it harder for them by making them feel like outsiders." I never liked it when people got bullied or treated wrong and clearly at this table they did that because of their status. Cameron interjected once more saying "She's right guys, besides we have a better view. Well at least I do."

Before I could respond, I could see Rosalie get up and storm off letting her tray of uneaten food fall to the ground. "I told you, they're weird." Mike spoke up. "They are different so leave them be." I spoke defensively. The rest of lunch Jessica spoke. Sitting there was mere torture but at least Cameron and Angela was there.

I had history next and I prayed to god that it wouldn't be as chaotic as last time, but Rosalie did storm off again so I'm sure I'll be dragged into it. Walking to history I did not see the blonde with heated eyes from the cafeteria. She was nowhere to be found and I was unsettled by this thought. Shaking off the feeling I went to my seat and waited for her to walk through the doors. Class began and she still was not here. Unable to focus I listened to some music, my mind wandering off. I lost track of what bullet point Mr.Morty was on so I gave up. I wasn't like me to just give up on history but I felt.. flustered and it was just so unexplainable.

The feeling carried on to my next class, Angela did not really speak to me because she knew I was off. Which I appreciated. I wanted to text Alice to ask if Rosalie was okay but something was stopping me. I can't explain it because my body and brain decided not to work today. "Hey Eden, I know you might not be in the best mood but I just wanted to ask you something if that's okay?" Angela asked so kindly. I couldn't help but smile and nod. "So you and Cameron?" She smirked at me. "Oh god, no it's not like that.. I mean I don't know. I've known her for 1 day Ang" I said slightly blushing at the compliment Cameron had given me. "I want you happy but be careful of Cameron, okay?" She said concerned. Great not only do I have to worry about Cullen but now Cameron. "Oh okay." I said a bit saddened. "She just likes to dip her toes everywhere and I know you're a great person so I don't want you to get yourself into something that might bring you pain-'' Completely cutting her off with a hug. "Thank you Angela." Knowing I had shocked her by my actions she hugged back and that was trig.

"See you later Ang!" I bid goodbye before heading to robotics. Should I ask her what happened with Rosalie or would that be sus? What if she thinks I don't care if I don't ask about Rosalie? My mind was too flustered and filled with so much.

"Hey there stranger." Maggie greeted me with her back towards me. "How did you know it was me??" I asked, stunned. "You're the only partner I have ever had in robotics dummy." she laughed off handing me some makeshift legos we were supposed to make into a square.

"So are you guys like a private club?" Wonder to get some answers. "Who? Robotics?" she finally turned towards me. "No I mean you and your siblings..." I said quietly avoiding eye contact. "No dummy, we just don't get along with other people and besides you're cool and you know what it's like to be an outsider in a small town." Her response helped settle my loud, chaotic mind a bit.