Be Honest, Do I Need a Tan?

Chapter 1: Compliments

Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns Twilight and all its characters.

BPOV

Usually, on a Friday morning I am happy. Why? Well, because that means that I get to spend the weekend with Edward and the rest of the Cullens. Today was not one of those days.

I woke up this morning feeling a bit sick. Ok, maybe a bit is an understatement. I woke up to a huge migraine and a stuffy nose. On top of that the pair of cold arms that were usually around me were missing.

I looked around the room for Edward, and surprisingly, found nothing but an open window. The breeze picked up and blew through my room and I shivered and gathered my blankets up around me. Well, that would explain why I am sick.

But why would Edward leave the window open? He usually wasn't this careless if he knew he wasn't going to be back when I woke up. What was going on? He hadn't mentioned going hunting yesterday.

I stole a peek at my clock and screamed. I only had ten minutes to get ready and be at school! I jumped out of bed and ran to my closet. I threw on a pair of jeans, a blue tank top, a white sweater and a pair of white ballet flats. Sprinting to the bathroom, I tripped over a pair of stiletto shoes.

Now, a while ago I would've tripped over a sneaker or maybe nothing at all, but that was before I met Alice. How she managed to buy a whole new wardrobe in one shopping trip is beyond me. How she managed to get every piece of clothing into my tiny closet? No clue. How I manage to trip on a shoe that I have never taken out of my closet and worn? Magic. Or at least that's what I'm telling myself.

As the floor swirls up around me, I would usually expect Edward to be there for me and catch me. No such luck. I fall on the ground scraping me hands but thankfully, no blood. I pick myself off the ground and grab the deathtrap before me and chuck it in my closet. I would have thrown it in the trash, but Alice would know and buy me ten more pairs before the day ended. That girl springs at any chance to go and waste her money on me.

I run to the bathroom, without any more injuries, and quickly brush my teeth and hair. I was about to put on a light coat of makeup so Alice wouldn't get on my case about anything, but a look at my watch and I decided I didn't have time. At least I have an excuse. Kind of.

In the time it took me to run down the stairs and to the kitchen, I decided to skip breakfast and head straight for school. As long as my stomach decides to keep quiet, I'll survive until lunch. Last time it growled in front of Edward, he nearly ripped a vending machine in half when it wouldn't take his money. He would've ran to the store that instant if I hadn't gone to the vending machine that was working and bought a bag of chips and a juice. I guess in his rampage to get me food, he didn't see the "OUT OF ORDER" sign smack dab on the front of the machine. Emmett hasn't let him live it down.

I ran through the door and was about to jump in my truck when I noticed a familiar silver car speeding down the road. It halted to a stop in front of my house and the door flung open.

I stared at it stunned for a second before hopping in. I was still in a daze when I noticed Edward hadn't opened my door for me like he usually would've done and he had yet to say a single word.

When I took a closer look at him, his eyes were distant and he fidgeted in his seat as he drove. What was with him? His fingers tapped an unfamiliar rhythm on the steering wheel and he seemed to be bobbing his head to a nonexistent song. I would've laughed at the scene normally if I wasn't so worried and anxious.

"Edward?" I asked. I was hoping he would snap out of his daze and at least greet me or spare me a glance. He turned his head in my direction a bit and half smiled.

"Yes?" His reply came out as a mumble. His lack of interest in me was making me more concerned every second.

"What's with you?" I grumbled. I didn't bother hiding the annoyance and anger in my voice.

"What? Oh. . nothing that should concern you." Psh. Who's concerned? I mean it's just that my usually loving gentleman of a vampire boyfriend is dazed and completely ignoring me.

"Right, since when does anything that concerns you, not concern me. And since when do you leave in the middle of the night

disappearing without a trace? Oh, and by the way, I have a cold because you left the window open." I snapped. Every word seething with the anger that was bottled up from everything that happened this morning.

"Okay, I'm sorry I didn't tell you Bella. I love you and I won't keep anything from you anymore. You know I love you, right?" He looked at me, his eyes melting and his lips forming that perfect crooked smile I love. I studied his face for a moment. His beautiful bronze locks of hair hung in front of his perfect face ….WAIT A SECOND. I AM MAD. MAD. GRRRRRRR.

I prep myself for the upcoming outburst I am going to have

and then I look into his eyes, and my anger melts away. I can never be mad at that perfect angel in front of me. Grr. I am so weak.

"Yes, I know you love me. And I love you, too. Just don't hid anything from me anymore." I notice we are already at school and in our usual spot.

Edward gets out of the car and runs around to my door. He quickly opens it and offers me his hand. Ahh, there is my gentleman again. I gladly accept and step out onto the asphalt parking lot.

He pulls me into a tight embrace and kisses me passionately, within the boundaries of course, and then trails cool kisses down my neck. Ooooh, he is sneaky. He's not going to get away with keeping a secret from me. Which he stillhasn't told me about. Stupid dazzling vampire.

"Edward, you still have to tell me what's going on. You can't always get away with dazzling me to get away with things. So spill." I ordered. I was hoping my erratic heartbeat wasn't giving my calm appearance away. Again, no such luck.

He smirked and replied, "Later." I sighed in annoyance. He was going to get grilled with questions later today from me.

I look around and spot the others a couple spaces down. I wave at Alice who skips her way over to Edward and me. She pulls me into a tight hug and kisses my cheek. The process continues with Emmett and I am about to greet Jasper and Rosalie when I spot another member of the group.

She was tall and blonde with a beautiful tan. She had full lips that looked to be in a permanent pout. Her hair went down to the middle of her back and was layered. She was suited with a pair of short shorts and a tight pink t-shirt. Her eyes were a wonderful topaz color like the vampires of the group.

I eyed her warily. Why was there another human in the group of Cullens? What was she doing with them? I pang of jealousy surged through me as I saw her and Edward exchange a hug that was a little to close for my taste. She was everything I should be. Tall, blonde, sporty, flirty, and tan.

As they pulled away from each other, my eyes met hers. I scowled at her while she merely gave me a big smile that made me want to punch her. Alice, sensing my discomfort, began to introduce her to me.

"Bella, this is Jamie. Jamie, this is Bella." I slapped on a fake smile and went up to greet her. I touched her cold hand, and she smiled at me, her perfect white teeth gleaming at me, I pulled away and one word popped into my head. Vampire.

That's it for the first chapter. Yes, Jamie is a Vampire. Why is she tan? Well, I'll explain that in the next chapter. What's going on with Edward? I'll also explain that in the next chapter.

This is my first fanfic. Please criticize me in anyway and inform me of anything I could do to improve. Flame me, whatever. Just please review. I will have the next chapter up soon. I think.