By: Ivy Dahl

Summary:

The second chapter of ‘Twilight’ begins with Bella getting used to the routine of her new school on her second day there, becoming more familiar with her friends and having less people stare at her. She is also dealing with being overwhelmed by confusion and anxiety at the absence of Edward Cullen when she realized he hasn’t shown up to school, even though all of his siblings are present.

That same night, while having dinner with her father, Bella realizes that her dad would know about the Cullens since he’s a local. She asks about them and he tells her about Edward’s family moving to Forks two years ago, and also about Edward’s father who she learns is a local brilliant surgeon. Her father speaks highly of them, and says it’s a shame people avoid them even though they cause no trouble. This gives Bella a little more insight on Edward’s mysterious life.

A couple more days pass with Edward being gone and Bella becomes more comfortable coming to school knowing she won’t have to worry about being glared at, until the next Monday, when Bella spots Edward sitting at lunch with his family again staring at her.

Later that day, during biology, Edward is friendly to her and isn’t as hesitant to interact with her as he was last time. He asks her lots of questions, seeming very curious about her past and what led her to Forks. She’s surprised at his sudden mood switch, but tentatively embraces it and answers his questions. She accidentally brushes her arm against his and is shocked by how cold his skin is. She also notices that his eyes are a lighter color then they were when she last saw him. She asks him about the change of his eyes which seems to flare his temper as he clenches his fist. But instead of lashing out, he quickly changes the topic to more small talk.

After biology, in the following gym class, one of Bella’s friends notes that Edward was being uncharacteristically friendly to her today. She agrees, confused. School ends and Bella hurries out to the parking lot, eager to end the day. As she settles into her car she notices Edward leaning against the car door of his Volvo staring at her. This distracts her so much that she almost drives right into the person in front of her. As she drives out of the parking lot she sees Edward chuckling to himself through her side mirror.

Review:

The second chapter of ‘Twilight’ builds upon what the first chapter sets up by intensifying the mystery of Edward Cullen’s mood swings. It makes the reader question where Edward was and why he was acting this way upon his return. I would give it a 9/10. You can buy ‘Twilight’ on Amazon.