• Promises • Book¹ •

• Chapter Two •

Bella's POV ~

What the fuck?

I couldn't stop asking myself after I left the cafeteria. Why would he smile at my sister with such kindness but give me a nasty look when he doesnt know either of us? What's so special about her?

As soon as I entered the Biology classroom, I saw Edward sitting at a table with the only empty seat beside him. My face lit up with the idea of an opportunity to talk to him but it quickly vanished when I stepped closer into the wall fan. Edward's face twisted in disgust as he covered his nose and mouth while looking at me as if he smelled raw sewage or expired eggs.

After getting my slip signed my the teacher, I sat in the only available seat which was next to Edward. His hand remained over his face as he angled his chair away from me, leaned towards the window, and averted his face the opposite direction from me. As I looked through my back it dawned on me, he thinks I stink. No, that's impossible. I took a long shower and washed my hair with strawberry shampoo before getting to school. I practically drenched my shirt in coconut perfume and noone has told me I stink today.

I tried to keep my focus on the teacher but it was incredibly hard due to a God-like boy sitting beside me. I couldn't help but to glance at him to see him already looking at me. His eyes were intense as he glared at me. His dark eyes were filled with hatred and demise as they shot daggers at into my skull.

Edward shot up and practically ran out of class seconds before the class dismissal bell even rang.

I huffed in anger before rising from my seat and leaving the classroom. Before I leave school I head to the front office to turn in my slip to Mrs. Cope. Hoping the light drizzle outside didn't mess up my hair too much I walked into the front office to see Mrs. Cope wasnt at her desk and Brielle was already here talking to the one person that refused to talk to me; Edward.

" ...we're quite different. But the cold weather here doesn't bother me. I actually like here better than Phoenix's unbearable heat." My twin said looking up at the taller boy.

" Is that why you would visit here so often?" Edward asks and she nods with that fake little smile on her face. My face heated up in anger,does she have to get in the way of everything?

" Yes, actually." Brielle said tucking a strand of chocolate brown hair behind her ear. My eyes narrowed at the gesture before glaring at my sister at the thought of having competition. Suddenly, a girl walking in making the noise. I could see Edward's smile drop as he looked over and saw me. Brielle saw his expression and followed his eyes before also seeing me.

Before any of us could say anything Mrs. Cope came back and started to argue with Edward; He was trying to switch out of our shared Biology class which was denied because it was already the middle of the semester and every class was already full. I felt like I was going explode. How can he be so nice to Brielle was be so hostile towards me?

" Fine. Just... I'll just have to endure it." He said before turning to my sister.

" I'll see you around, Brielle." He said before speeding past me and leaving.

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" How did you do it?"

Was the first thing that came out of my mouth when I got Brielle alone. Charile wanted to 'celebrate' our homecoming at the diner for dinner so it was impossible to bombard her with questions as people we knew when we were children were constantly walking up and telling stories about us when we were kids.

" Do what, Isabella?" She asked as she sat on her bed playing games on her phone.

" Don't act stupid, Brielle. You know exactly what I'm talking about. How did you get Edward, no- his whole family to talk to you?" I ask in an irritated tone.

Her dark brown eyes shimmered with mischievous joy as she looked at me while placing her phone beside her.

" It's easy, Isabella. All you have to do is not be a total bitch every second of the day." She shrugged and my face flushed in anger as I stalked towards her.

I glared at her and tried to look as intimidating as possible although not a lot scared her.

" I know you like him," I stated before continuing, " But he's suited for someone better than someone like you."

Brielle snorted at my statement before standing up from her bed. Although she was only an inch taller than me, she was intimidating enough. But I would never admit that.

" Who? You? Listen, I'm not going to argue with you over a boy, Isabella. I'm sure Edward likes someone who doesn't stalk and isn't a bitch to everyone. Don't you think?" She asks sarcastically making my cheeks go red from anger. I just wanted to slap the bitchy smirk off her face.

" I honestly don't know how you got him and his family to believe you're such a good person, but I'm not giving up. He'll like me once he gets to know me." I say and she laughs sitting back down on her bed.

" Whatever helps you sleep at night, Isabella. Goodnight, you can see yourself out." She said pulling her dark hair into a ponitail.

I glare at her before stomping out of her room and slamming the door behind me.

I dont care what I have to do to get him, I won't stop until I do.