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THE HISTORY PROJECT (CHAPTER 1)

BPOV

I stare at the name I just wrote on the paper my teacher handed out. Edward Cullen.

If a girl said his name with a dreamy sigh 2 years ago, I would've told her to scram, and that he was way too good for her. Now... if a girl said his name with a dreamy sigh, I'd tell her that she was perfect for him just because she was shallow enough to have a crush on a bastard like him.

Two years made such a big difference. Or actually, one girl made such a big difference. Tanya Denali. Me and Edward, we used to be best friends. We knew each other like the back of our hands, and we loved each other as siblings. Our parents considered both of us as both of their kids, that's how close we were. 8th grade changed all that.

In middle school, the popularity system had started. We both disregarded it, happy to just have each other for company. Surprisingly, we became known as the most popular kids of the school, just because we didn't try to be popular and were actually nice to everyone. Then Tanya came along, all blonde and fake. And she had her sights set on Edward. All the other fakes expected her to hang out with them, but she wanted to hang out with us. With Edward. And he was too kind to refuse back then.

Over time, she drew us apart, and convinced Edward that he needed to make new friends that were popular material in high school. I thought Edward would know better than to listen to her, but I guess not. So he stopped being friends with me, ditching me accidentally-on-purpose, and becoming closer to her. In high school, they became an item. And I was out of the picture. That was when she sweet-talked him into making my life hell.

I look at the slip of paper again. Now, even seeing his name infuriates me. Edward Cullen. I wonder how the sweet, caring boy I used to be buddies with has become the Edward Cullen everyone knows today: the player, the bad boy, the insulter.

"Okay, has everyone written down the name of the person they least want to be partners with?" the teacher asks, regaining everyone's attention. There are murmurs of assent and nods. There's going to be a project in History, the biggest one of the year, and everyone wants to have a good partner that they can work with for it.

"What do you think?" Edward asks sarcastically, earning sniggers from Tanya and their friends. The teacher chooses to ignore him.

"Please pass them up. Remember, if you don't turn these in, it's your loss."

After the rest of the day passes uneventfully, I drive my truck back home, ignoring the scornful looks from the other seniors who have their dream cars. I don't care, my truck is perfect for me, and it fits my personality. It's steady, stubborn, and old-fashioned. How am I old-fashioned? Well, I believe that "popular" should mean friendly and kind, not slutty or "cool."

Have I mentioned that I hate Edward Cullen?

EPOV

I look at the slip of paper in front of me. I know everyone expects me to put down "Bella Swan." But the truth is, I don't really hate her. I just need to keep up my reputation of us being enemies. And also, Tanya insists that I be mean to her. I don't quite get what she has against Bella, and I miss the old times with me and Bella, but I don't want to lose Tanya. I think I love her.

Anyway, I notice that Tanya is looking at my blank paper. I sigh internally and write down the name "Bella Swan." I'm positive that she put me down... she probably hates me now, because of how mean I am to her. Oh well, I got Tanya, and if I have Tanya, I guess I don't really need Bella. We were just childhood friends. Tanya's my future.

Out of the corner of my eye, I notice Tanya smile as she sees the name on my paper. I really should ask her why she hates Bella so much. Bella's really not that bad, it's just super fun to piss her off. And Tanya really likes it when I do. I don't mind hating Bella (it's not like I need her), and she's not going to change her mind about hating me. So this way, everyone's happy. I think.

"Okay, has everyone written down the name of the person they least want to be partners with?" the teacher asks, regaining my attention.

"What do you think?" I ask sarcastically, just because that's what Edward Cullen does. Even if that comment was totally lame. It's not like anyone's going to tell me that... I am, after all, the most popular guy in the school. With the most popular girl in the school on my arm.

Tanya and our friends still snigger faithfully, even though I think they're smart enough to realize how lame my comeback was. Yeah, I'm never going to get tired of the perks of being the most popular guy in school. Except that I can't be friends with people I may want to be friends with. It's not that big of a sacrifice though.

Tanya POV

I look over at Edward's paper. It's still blank... weird. He should know to put Bella's name down. What if he really does like her? Ever since we started going out, I was scared that Eddie likes Bella. That's why I make him be mean to her, because I want him to hate her enough to never end up liking her.

Honestly, I know that Bella's a better person than I am, and a far better match for Edward. If you're talking about personality, of course. In looks, me and him make the hottest couple at Forks High. Nobody can argue that I look best with him. But after seeing some of the pictures in his room of he and Bella, I started to think that they looked cute together. As children, of course. There's no way I'm letting Eddie get away from me. Ever.

Teacher POV

I smile, a bit evilly, as I look at the class pondering what name to write down. Little do they know that their plan to put the person they hate most will backfire on them. Big time. I see a girl, Jessica Stanley I think, shoot a glare at Mike Newton, and him shoot one back at her. I think I know who those two put down. And I believe I already know one group for the project.

Mike Newton & Jessica Stanley, I wrote down on the paper that I will post tomorrow, which will list the partners assigned. History class tomorrow is going to be very interesting. Very interesting indeed. I just hope the students won't kill me.

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