Solen (A Jacob and Bella Story) - Chapter 1
Disclaimer: The Twilight series and the characters used in this story belong to Stephenie Meyer.
Summary: A simple Jacob and Bella story. No vampires, which means no Cullens, no werewolves although Quil, Embry, Sam, Leah, Seth and others make appearances in this story. JxB
Follows Twilight from page 3-17 and then I take over the story.
We sat at the end of a full table with several of her friends, who she introduced to me. I forgot all their names as soon as she spoke them. They seemed impressed by her bravery in speaking to me. The boy from English, waved at me from across the room. [Text from Twilight pg. 17]
Chapter 1
Forks High School
I wryly smiled at him and quickly worried he would misinterpret the act as an attempt at flirting or even a reason to come over, before I could decide which was worse I looked down at my tray hoping he would get the idea. After a few seconds I decided it was safe to look up and listen in on the conversation as it continued at my table.
There wasn’t much to the conversation from what I could tell. The curly haired girl was telling the two girls on her left-the dark haired girl seemed sincerely interested in what she was hearing and the other was obviously feigning it- about a boy she saw at the beach that looked like some actor named Peter Facinelli. Tuning her out I realized her name was Jessica; there were two Jessica’s in my class back in Phoenix.
Oh Phoenix. I suppressed a verbal sigh as I thought of the sunny weather and the fact that it would be a while until I could go back home. I tried not to think of the rainy weather that would now occupy most of my days here and just as I began to lose that battle the bell suddenly rang. I just about jumped out of my skin at the sound but stopped myself just in time although it didn’t stop the blush from showing up.
As I stood up the dark haired girl came to stand on my right. She reminded me that her name was Angela and asked me which class I was going to, when I told her bio II she smiled and said “Me too”. We walked to class together in silence the rest of the way. She was shy, too [Twilight-pg 23]. I watched as she went to sit at a black-topped lab table and I quickly realized she and everyone else had a neighbor. There was only one empty table left. I guess I’m sitting alone, I sullenly thought as I made my way to the teacher to get my slip signed.
I didn’t mind sitting by myself so much I just wasn’t so fond of standing out anymore than necessary by being the only person without a partner. At first, I didn’t pay much attention to the lecture. Cellular anatomy was a subject I already studied in Phoenix. I shook the thought right out of my head and took notes to keep focused. The class dragged on for what felt like hours. Finally, the bell rang and I began to pack up my things.
“Aren’t You Isabella Swan?” a male voice asked.
I looked up to see a cute, baby-faced boy; his pale blond hair carefully gelled into orderly spikes, smiling at me in a friendly way.
“Bella,” I corrected him with a smile.
“I’m Mike.”
“Hi, Mike.”
“Do you need any help finding your next class?”
“I’m headed to the gym, actually. I think I can find it.”
“That’s my next class, too.” He seemed thrilled though it wasn’t that big of a coincidence in a school this small. [Twilight-pg 25]
As we walked to the gym together he talked and I tried to listen as best as I could. All I remember is that he mentioned he use to live in California. To be honest I was just ready to get out of there so I wasn’t very attentive. He seemed to be an okay guy though. I gave him a polite smile as I walked toward the locker room.
I didn’t have to participate in class today so I just watched as the other students played volleyball. I doubt I’ll make it out of this class alive, I thought as I saw a girl slip after hitting the ball.
The final bell rang at last. I walked slowly to the office to return my paperwork. The rain had drifted away, but the wind was strong, and colder. I wrapped my arms around myself. [Twilight-pg 26]
I walked into the office and made my way to the counter and handed the signed slip to the receptionist. She asked my about my day and I told her it was fine. Actually, it was just dull.
I quickly got to my truck and headed home. When I got there, I cooked dinner before Charlie came home and ate a quick meal. I didn’t feel up to his questions about how school went today so along with the note I left with the cooking instructions I left one that told him I wasn’t feeling well hoping he would leave me alone. I hurried upstairs to take a shower and changed into my pjs. I think my lack of a good night sleep last night and the boring day that followed kept me from getting too worked up and as soon as my head hit the pillow my eyes could no longer hold themselves open.
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