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Belle was running late because she had to talk to her teacher about the group project, considering both of her group members were out with the flu and couldn't help her. The conversation dragged on and she was starving. With a quick trip to her locker she made her way to the cafeteria. Walking through the doors she knew right where to look to find James, they sat at the same table every day after all. The smile on her face fell into a glare as she saw none other than Sally-Mae sitting beside him. Belle didn't even hesitate as she walked over, still wearing James's hoodie. "I don't know whether to call you pathetic or just plain sad."Her hands were on her hips as she cast a dark look over the girl in her spot. "He clearly doesn't want you sitting there yet you bat your fake clumpy lashes and try anyway." Belle took a step closer, looming over the girl. "Now get out of my seat, before I pull you out by tacky hair extensions."

(I forget how big their age gap is -goes to look- 4 years oops gonna pretend its like 2 and make her 13)

Belle's eyes darkened as she glared at the girl getting too close to her Jamie. She narrowed her eyes and took a step forward and snatched hold of Sally-Mae's cheap hair and yanked her head back as she told her. "Because I'm not a cheap wannabe and I actually have a personality. Now move your flat a$$ before I move it for you." She released the other girl's hair. She had a strong façade going, but inside she was trembling. What if the girl was right? She was nothing compared to her. She wasn't pretty, she was just plain. At least Sally-Mae was in his grade. Belle was two years younger, back when they were little that didn't matter but in middle school it did. Her heart broke a little at the thought. She really was nothing and that angered her.

Belle watched her go and her body physically relaxed. She glanced at a few of the others at the table, and was about to bolt when she noticed James. Sitting down beside him she touched his arm lightly, trying to get him to calm down. His abilities were leaking out, and they couldn't because there were humans everywhere. "Jamie," she whispered, "look at me. Just me. You're fine." She tried to soothe him softly. A big player in why she didn't think she was good enough for James was because her wolf had yet to develop while he had his. By this point she knew a lot about mates and while they were free to love whoever, out there somewhere there could be someone who was meant for you and just by touching them they could feel the electricity, but since her wolf wasn't developed she didn't and couldn't know that her soulmate was sitting right there beside her the whole time.

(Hahaha crap you are correct xD I was thinking it was 14 for a minute there. OH WELL IDC ITS MORE CONVENIENT IF HE HAS HIS WOLF. He would be able to start feeling them on his next birthday though if we went with 16, she just won't feel them.)

Belle gently touched his hands as he unclenched them, rubbing the crescent shapes gently with her thumbs, trying to soothe his pain. She lightly rubbed his arm as he buried his face in her neck, hugging her. Honestly, she didn't understand why he enjoyed the position so much, but she didn't question it for a second. She loved being close to him, she always had. "I don't know why she's jealous." She murmured softly in his ear. "We're just friends..." She fidgeted with her fingers a little nervously. "If you wanted her it's not like I'd be in the way."

(lol or I can be an evil person and go change the age xD)

Belle looked into his eyes and smiled a little. "I care about you too." She tilted her head in the cute way she does when she's thinking. Her eyes skimmed over his face for a moment, "Let's get something to eat. I'm starving." She stands up and let's go of his hands as she heads for the short lunch line. It was meatloaf or sandwich day. She scrunched her nose a little and took the turkey sandwich. Her mind was swirling at James's words. What did he mean she occupied most of his time? He had other friends right? Of course he did. He had a whole table of them. Whereas she had her twin and him. Winnie had a different lunch time and literally no classes with her, she swears up and down they did it on purpose too. Her eyes flickered to James, "Why? Why do you only care about me? Half of the eight grade wants to date you and the seventh. You may not hear it, but do you know how many girls come up to me a day and ask if you're single?"

Belle grabbed a chocolate milk before following him back to the table as she said, "I mean why don't you care about any other girl?" She signed a little and let the subject drop as they go back to the table. Sitting down she sighs and watches the boys joking about something while looking at James. She shrugged and ate her sandwich quietly, fidgeting a bit. They weren't really her friends, but they were his. So she felt a bit out of place with them. No matter what though she would stay with James

Belle smiled a little,something inside her finds the fact no one catches his eye is great. She shifted a little closer to him. "You could do better than these girls anyway. They're all so fake Jamie. You deserve someone better." Finishing her sandwich she sipped on her milk. "How were your classes this morning?"

Belle snorted a little at the fact he loved math so much. She shook her head a little as she sipped her milk. Thinking for a moment The you get of the two shrugged. “Math was eh. Science sucked because I had a test, but I think I did well so that’s a plus. English was good. We’re starting our independent reading projects. I’m excited for that. my history class sucked. My partners are sick with the flu so they can work on the project with me. “

Belle smiled a little as she finished her milk. "I'll probably need your help honestly." She scrunched up her nose at the thought of cosine and tangents. "I have gym, piano lessons, and study hall. " As he flipped his hair she chuckled and tucked the odd piece behind his ear. "You need a haircut." Belle teased him.