Finding Love in an Endless Night (Jasper Hale)

"I hope you like our new house in Forks,Sweetheart." I heard my dad say as he drove down a long driveway. I nod but other than that it was silent on my end. I heard him sigh. I know it hurts him when I won't talk or answer his questions and I hate what it does to him but I don't even know if I can. I haven't talked since I was three years old. That was after my mother died. Well, I shouldn't even say died. She didn't...Die...It was suicide really. She killed herself right infront of me. I had just gotten out of the hospital after my first heart transplant. After that I completely shut down. Everything became worse when I turned six. I was diagnosed with cancer...leukemia to be exact. The doctors didn't believe I would make it. After a year of chemotherapy, though, the cancer went into remission. My father was elated, but it was short lived. Shortly after we were told I was cancer free I had my 5th heart failure and had to have another heart transplant. Shortly after I turned 17 the leukemia came back. Here we are at our new house.It's pretty nice and I can feel my facial muscles pull slightly in the upright position. "Well at least that's some kind of reaction." I heard Dad mutter. Dad grabbed a box from the trunk of the car that held some things of mine that weren't shipped to the new house and I grabbed my Invader Zim bag and headed toward the front door.I waited patiently for Dad to unlock the door before rushing off to find my room. I heard, as I was walking up the stairs "Second door to the right." I nodded, even though he couldn't see. Sigh I heard before going into my room. I hate doing this to him, but I have to. I don't want to get too close to anyone just in case. I don't want someone to get attached to. I don't want to be the reason of their sadness when I'm dead. I'm not going to pretend though, the life I live is pretty lonely but it's for the best. I was starting to develop a headache so I decide to lie down for a little bit. I collapsed onto my already made bed with 'The Nightmare before Christmas' bed sheets, comforter, and pillows. I must have fell asleep because next thing I knew, somebody was shaking me. This caused me to flinch. "Sigh It's time for school Dalyla." I heard before hearing my door shut softly. I stretched while getting completely out of bed. I still felt a little weak from my last chemo session but I'm not going to complain. Besides, there are people out there that have it a lot worse. I decided to wear my Nightmare before Christmas tee-shirt and a pair of skinny Tripp pants. I put on a pair of dark purple converses before I began to put on my makeup and jewelry. This consisted of: 8 different colored ball earrings, dark purple eye shadow, mascara, and black lipstick. "Do you want something to eat before you head off to school?" I heard as soon as I reached the kitchen. I looked up, seeing Dad sitting at the table drinking a cup of coffee. I shook my head. "Sigh Please eat something. You haven't eaten since yesterday morning." I nodded a yes since he was really worried about me according to his thoughts and went to the cabinet, grabbing a random cereal bar, and took a big bite out of it. "Thank you." I heard him sigh. "I need to head to work now. Remember to try to keep your powers under control at school. But most of all, please try to make some friends." I nodded, but knew I could not and would not make friends in this place. I then heard in my mind 'I also bought you a new car. I hope you like it.' before hearing the front door slam shut. 'He bought me a car?' I questioned myself. I decided to go check it out. As soon as I passed by the table I noticed, out of the corner of my eye, something shiny. I turned toward it and realized it was a key. It also had a note attached to it. "Dear Dalyla: Here are your keys to your car. Have fun at school and remember to behave yourself. Your car is in the garage. I'll see you when you get home from school. Love Always, Dad." 'I guess I should head out now.' I thought as I picked up the key and put the note back where I found it. I headed to the garage to see a blood red Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. I took a closer look at the exterior before climbing in and was amazed by the interior. I had Nightmare before Christmas seat covers and steering wheel cover, along with a Jack Skellington plushy-like figurine hanging on the rear view mirror. I started the car hearing the sweet purr of the engine as I did so. I sped down the road toward the school. It wasn't very big but that's a good thing. The smaller the school, the smaller the amount of students. Though, I do have to admit that with so few students means the more likely gossip has already spread about my arrival. I really hope they leave me alone. I parked next to a really nice looking silver Volvo that was also sitting next to a huge yellow Hummer. That was probably not my smartest idea considering that brought on even more attention toward me from the students. I just ignored them like I always do and took out my Zune, put my earphones in, pressed play and headed toward the direction of the office. I suddenly flinched as I felt someone place their hand upon my shoulder. "Sorry..." I heard the person apologize nervously. I turned around to see a blonde haired boy looking slightly embarrassed. I shook my head meaning 'No worries.' Although I do not like to be touched I do not want to be thought of as weird or rude or anything else for having bad manners. He scratched the back of his head nervously before saying "Umm...I'm Drake. You're the new girl, Dalyla, right?" I nodded in confirmation. "Do you need any help finding the office or any of your classes?" He questioned nervously. I shook my head. Like I said earlier, I'm not looking to make friends here. I just would prefer to be left alone. He awkwardly stated "I guess I'll see you around then." before quickly dashing off to his friends. 'What a weirdo.' I heard from his thoughts before making my way toward the office again. As soon as I reached the secretary's desk, she was already scrutinizing my image. I could hear everything she thought about me and none of it was very nice. "May I help you?" she asked bitterly. I just nodded, ignoring her sharp gaze. "What is it you need?" she asked. 'She mustn't have heard about me yet.' I thought to myself. 'I guess I'll have to write an explanation for her.' I also thought before grabbing a notebook from my Nightmare before Christmas over-the-shoulder book bag. I also got out one of my mechanical pencil and wrote:

I'm Dalyla Carter and I'm the new student from Alaska.

"Oh, yes, I remember someone saying you would be here. So you're the daughter of Doctor Carter. You will also need this note signed by all of your teachers and here's a map of the school so you won't get lost." I nodded before she began to speak again. "Also all of your teachers have been well informed about your conditions so you don't have to worry about that." I nodded to show I understood and proceeded to exit the building. I then began to look through my class schedule:
NAME: Dalyla Carter AGE: 17 GRADE: 12
Homeroom: Room 312 Ms. Cantrell Locker Number: 2002
1st Hour: AP Government Room 302 Mr. Day
2nd Hour: AP English 12 Room 312 Ms. Cantrell
3rd Hour: AP Trigonometry Room 406 Mr. Martin
4th Hour: Home Economics Room 210 Mrs. Stress
Lunch
5th Hour: Physical Education Room: Gym Coach Carter
6th Hour: Study Hall Room: Library Ms. Smith
7th Hour: Study Hall Room: Library Ms. Smith
8th Hour: Study Hall Room: Library Ms. Smith

'Easy classes.' I thought smugly. I finally found the AP Government classroom as the final bell rang. This was exactly what I was trying to avoid. Now I had to stand in front of the entire class of staring students. As soon as the teacher finally noticed me, which seemed like forever with all the staring, he stated clearly "You must be Miss Dalyla Carter, I presume?" I nodded before he stated anything else. "Oh yes, I had almost forgot that they had said something about you being mute or something." I just blinked. "Ok, so here's your book and you'll be sitting beside..." He paused shortly consider his options. "Aha!" he exclaimed before continuing. "You'll sit next to Mr. Cullen." He told me. "Emmett, please raise your hand." And as he wished, Emmett raised his hand high enough in the air to be seen. "Oh and here is your book." He handed the book to me, which looked pretty much brand new, while he patted my back. This caused me to flinch slightly. "Oops! Sorry, I forgot about that." He stated apologetically. I nodded before quickly heading toward my seat. "What was that about?" I heard one of the girls whisper to one of her friends. 'Freak!' someone thought. 'Wow she's weird!' another thought. "Eww...look at what she's wearing." I heard from across the room. 'A lovely start to a lovely day.' I thought sarcastically to myself.