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New note: I have redone this story and will be posting the chapters pretty quickly. I still have all the original chapters and they will appear in the story I just needed to space this out to do what I planned on doing with this and I needed to establish the relationship between Edward and Bella better. I have changed the chapters however so while the originals are in here they are different. Please let me know if you like this story
Original Note: So I haven't done a Bella and Edward story and so I figured I would. A brief summary of the story is that Bella is a passionate writer in this story and she loses her journal to the guy she's been in love with forever. He doesn't know it's hers and falls in love with her because of her journal not realizing that she's the girl he's been in love with but gave up on. As a side note their all seniors and everyone's human. Edward, Emmett and Alice are related. Jasper and Rosalie are related.
Bella sat in down in the back of her English class wishing that the day was over. She really wanted to finish her journal entry and her lyrics and she couldn't write in school because she was always worried about someone reading it. When the bell finally rang she sighed in relief and headed toward the library. After about five minutes she had a table full of books and after another moment she had dug her journal out and placed it on the table. She smiled looking at it. Her journal was her prized possession. From first glance you couldn't tell that that's what it was. It was a black book that from first glance could have passed for a notebook or textbook. That's one of the things she loved about it. Sitting down she opened it and immediately began scribbling as fast as she could. She quickly filled one page then another and another. She was so absorbed she didn't hear her cell phone going off until the librarian stood in front of her with a frown on her face.
Bella looked up sheepishly before apologizing and picking it up.
"Bella? I know it's your day off, but we've got a really big case going on and we need you here. Can you come in?"
Bella sighed mentally.
Nope it's fine. It's just the fourth time in two weeks that this has happened and no one does anything but rely on Bella regardless of whatever she has going on but sure whatever.
"Sure dad. I'll be there in ten okay?"
"Thanks Bells. We owe you one."
She shook her head not realizing he couldn't see her.
"I'll add it to your tab."
She smiled hearing her father laugh, then told him she was on her way. Packing her books hastily and throwing them haphazardly into her bag she quickly ran out to her truck and began to drive. When she got to the station she saw her father sitting as his desk pinching the bridge of his nose. She immediately felt uneasy upon seeing it. He was pushing too hard again and it had to stop. After watching him for a few minutes, she walked over to him and gave him a hug making him start in surprise. Smiling at her he pointed to an enormous stack of files before asking.
"You think you can do all that by the end of tomorrow?"
She nodded confidently and smiled as her father let out a chuckle. She began moving the files to her desk and fired up her computer before beginning to impute them into the system. She'd always disliked filing because she found it boring and tedious but she reminded herself that if she didn't work, she wouldn't have enough money to leave Forks and if she couldn't leave she couldn't achieve her dreams. She was pulled from her thoughts when she heard her phone beeping and l quickly looked to see if her father was around. He always told her to be professional at work which meant that she wasn't supposed to be on her phone and that he would give her no special treatment. She always laughed. They both knew the reason he never fired her was because no one could do as much correctly as quickly as she could. Opening her phone she noticed it was Alice.
Where are you? Did you run off to La Push on me again?
Bella let out a small laugh before she could stop herself. Quickly looking around again she texted back.
I'm trapped at work because Jess canceled again and no, Jake's still a little mad about what happened last time. You that whole me accidently dumping soda on his head. By the way I get off at four so I should be at your house by around 430.
Setting her phone by the computer she managed to get through ten files before her phone beeped again. Smiling she put her phone on vibrate before reading Alice's next text.
Ok I have everything set up for tonight but just so you know his girlfriend is here. I thought it's only fair to warn you.
You mean his slut is there.
She sighed. She knew her crush on Alice's brother Edward was ridiculous. They were best friends and he didn't see her as anything else. Not to mention the fact that he was head over heels about his girlfriend Tanya, and was oblivious to the fact that she treated him like crap. They'd been together since their junior year and Bella had been trying unsuccessfully since her freshman year to force her feelings away.
Thanks for the warning. I'll be fine and I'm sure I can handle it. I have to go though. The old man is coming.
Quickly hiding her phone as her father walked past, she began tackling the files again and was relieved when Charlie finally told her it was four. Stretching her back and feeling her muscles loosen a bit she gathered her stuff before walking Charlie to his cruiser.
"Are you still sleeping at Alice's tonight?"
She nodded. "I've already got my stuff in the truck so I guess I'll see you tomorrow after school."
Nodding her father hugged her before telling her to be careful and she got into her truck before rolling down the window and asking him if he'd be alright. Smiling at her he told her he'd be fine and that she was worrying too much again. Shaking her head she waved before starting her truck and beginning the drive to Alice's. Her phone was going off again but she ignored it. She never texted while driving. It was a lesson Charlie had hammered into her many times. She opted instead to sing her new lyrics. When she pulled up she saw Alice waiting outside feet dangling off the railing of their fence that surrounded the porch. Bella smiled to herself at her behavior before getting her bags and following Alice to her room. Instantly Alice stood up and began playing music loudly before grabbing Bella and making her dance. When they were finally tired, which meant Bella was tired and managed to get Alice to give her a break, Alice asked about the song she was writing.
Bella smiled.
"It's going good. Actually I've got the lyrics in my bag if you want to hear them."
Seeing Alice nod she smiled again before saying.
"Let me get them."
Heaving her bag into her lap she began pulling out books looking for her journal. As she began reaching the middle of the bag she began to get worried. She didn't see it. It was always right on top but this time it wasn't. She began searching frantically and began to get more and more upset with each passing book. Finally reaching the bottom she threw the bag across the room and looked at Alice who was watching her with worried eyes.
"Bella what's wrong?"
Bella looked like she was on the verge of tears.
"I can't find my journal. Alice my whole life is in there. I have to find it."
Alice put a comforting arm around her shoulder and hugged her gently trying to get her to calm down before asking.
"Where do you think it could be?"
Bella took a few deep breaths trying to relax before going over her day and quickly realized what must have happened.
"I was in the library and my dad called. I was mad that Jess canceled and in a hurry to get to work because he said he had a big case and I just threw my stuff in my bag, so I must've left it there."
Alice checked her watch.
"The library's still open for another hour. If we hurry we might be able to get it."
Nodding Bella followed Alice downstairs only to be put in a bear hug by her brother Emmett. After he set her down they explained they'd be back and ran past Edward and Tanya as they were coming in. The entire ride to the library Bella was silent. She didn't know what she'd do if her journal wasn't there. That journal had her songs, her thoughts, everything. Even her crush on Edward was written in there. Alice was being sweet and trying to make her feel better but could tell it wasn't working. Undaunted, she persisted until Bella let out a small laugh.
Stepping inside she instantly went to the table she was at and felt her heart sink. No journal. Quickly looking at the surrounding tables and the book stacks she had went to she felt her hope vanish. It wasn't anywhere in the library. She swore loudly surprising Alice and the librarian who told her if she did it again she'd have to leave. She sighed silently and nodded knowing that if anyone else had done that she would have already kicked them out. Shaking her head she walked back to Alice's car thinking silently. Where could her journal be?
Edward
Edward walked between the racks of books trying without success to find the right book for his project with Emmett. He knew Emmett was to busy with Rosalie to do anything else at the moment so he'd offered to do it for him needing a break from his girlfriend Tanya. She had waited for him by his locker after every class and had sent him notes the entire hour during his last period. So as soon as the bell had rang he had ran as fast as he could to the library to get a moment's reprieve. After about fifteen minutes of searching he finally found it. Smiling in triumph he began heading back to the front desk when he suddenly stopped as a book caught his eye. It was black and around the size of a textbook. Picking it up he opened it to see if there was a name, but there was nothing. He was about to drop it back on the table until his eyes caught his name on the page. Raising his eyes curiosity got the better of him and he decided he'd keep it and put it in his pack.
After he finished getting the book for Emmett and thanking the librarian, he walked outside to his Volvo and swore softly. He forgot to pick up Tanya and she could be a real bitch when he didn't. He quickly reminded himself of the suffocating behavior he'd had to put up with for the past few weeks and shook his head in frustration knowing she'd be worse when she got into the car. Reaching over to the passenger seat to put his pack in the back he remembered the book. After thinking for a moment he picked it up and opened it toward the back.
I can't believe she's cheating on him. He's such a great guy and he doesn't deserve that. He treats her like a queen and she does nothing but brag to her cheerleading airheads about how she's been seeing Kyle.
Intrigued he began reading a little more until he heard his phone go off. Sighing, he flipped it open.
"Edward where are you? You were supposed to get me twenty minutes ago. I've been having to sit here waiting for you."
Rolling his eyes at her dramatic attitude he replied.
"Had to do a favor for Em. I'll be there in five."
He heard her voice rising and ignored it, shutting his phone and tossing it on the side seat. He wasn't her chauffer. He'd told her that many times before. He couldn't believe how demanding and selfish she was sometimes. He didn't know why she always had to be the center of everyone's didn't want to believe it but he had to admit that she was slowly pushing him away acting like that. Nevertheless, he pulled into the parking lot and held open the door waiting for her to get in before driving to his house. She had asked his parents last week if she could stay for dinner and they'd allowed it. His friends Jasper and Rosalie were coming over the next day. His parents had pretty much adopted all of his friends and he thought that that was really cool. Not many parents acted like that but his went out of their way to make his friends feel at home.
He was pulled out of his thoughts by Tanya waving in his face.
"Hello. Edward are you listening to me?"
Rolling his eyes he nodded before reminding her that he was driving and she was blocking his vision. Sighing dramatically she put her hand in her lap before continuing to talk.
"Then she totally flirted with you! I don't know why you never .."
He quickly tuned her out again assuming that once again she was going to accuse him of looking at another woman, or flirting with the cheerleading squad or some other inane thing that he hadn't even done.
When they pulled up they saw Bella's truck in the driveway and that instantly started Tanya on another rant. She never liked Bella and he had no idea why. She was totally sweet. She was sometimes too quiet but that's because she was really shy. Apart from Alice, Rosalie, Jasper, Emmett and himself, she didn't have many friends. He felt Tanya grab his hand and squeeze it tightly and looked over at her before realizing she'd asked him a question. Sighing, knowing he'd been caught not listening he asked her what she'd said.
Glaring at him she asked him again.
"Why is Bella always here?"
He looked at her confused before answering.
"She's best friends with my brother, sister, and me?"
She shook her head but didn't say anything but continued to walk inside where they quickly sidestepped Alice and Bella who were running out of the house like it was on fire. Looking back at Emmett he asked what the rush was and he shrugged before turning on the TV to the football game instantly capturing Edwards's attention and making Tanya pout.
Bella
Bella was quiet on the way home and Alice apologized again about her journal. Hoping to make her feel better they went to the store and got her a new one in case she couldn't find her old one. It was the same as her old one. Alice had done that on purpose thinking the familiarity might make her feel better. When they got out of the store they noticed it getting dark so they headed home to see Edward's car in the driveway and Bella sighed again. She really didn't feel like dealing with Tanya today. Even though she didn't like Tanya and she knew how she treated Edward, she tried hard to be nice but the effort was completely one-sided.
Walking in they saw the boys watching football and Bella looked at Alice who instantly shook her head. Laughing, Bella pulled her down on the couch next to her and tried for the thousandth time to explain to her why watching football was a good thing. Alice frowned at her but couldn't say anything since Edward and Tanya were on the loveseat to their left and Emmett was in the chair by their right. Rolling her eyes she picked up her cell phone and texted Bella.
You hate football.
Bella let out a laugh that made Emmett look up and he instantly asked what was so funny. Smiling innocently she texted Alice back before turning her attention back to the game.
I like playing it, I just don't like watching it. You should give it a chance. Jazz likes it ..
She watched out of the corner of her eye as Alice read her text and instantly sat up straighter. Bella snorted before Alice hit her with a pillow and she laughed harder before hitting Alice back. Emmett's curiosity finally got the better of him and he asked what was going on but Alice shook her head telling him it was nothing. He kept persisting which made Edward laugh until he saw the look on Tanya's face. Rolling his eyes he stopped and went back to watching the game.
Bella smiled knowingly at Alice before they turned back to the game too. Alice didn't understand what was going on so Bella began explaining the rules to her the best that she could with Emmett and Edward interjecting from time to time. Bella was just explaining what the linebackers did when Esme came in to greet them and tell them she was starting dinner. Bella quickly stood up and offered to help and followed her into the kitchen. Alice tried in vain for a few minutes to try and understand football but eventually gave up and went into the kitchen with Esme and Bella only to find that Bella was opening the cabinets for supplies alone and Esme was sitting down at the table.
Smiling at Alice's expression she explained.
"Bella wouldn't let me help."
Bella turned and said, "No I won't. You work too hard and you should take a break. You said you wanted spaghetti right?"
Esme nodded and after being denied as well Alice sat down too and they began to talk as Bella began cooking. After a few minutes she began looking in the cabinets and pulled out a loaf of French bread asking Esme if she could use it. Esme looked at her questioningly but nodded and Bella smiled before taking out the blender and mixing ingredients together and then rubbed it evenly on the two halves of bread. Sticking in the oven she turned and quickly began finishing the rest of the food occasionally talking to Esme and Alice making them laugh and relax and she smiled at how she felt at home.
Edward
Edward watched Bella go into the kitchen and smiled at her sweetness only to notice Tanya glaring at him. Shaking his head he turned his attention back to the game only to have Tanya begin to poke him incessantly. After a few minutes Alice said she gave up on the game and was going to help their mother and Bella before leaving the room as well. As soon as she left Tanya gave Edwards's side the hardest poke yet and finally he turned to her frustratedly and ask what her problem was. She pouted angrily before asking if they could talk privately and sighing, he nodded before taking her into the hallway. She instantly began yelling at him and mentally sighing he tried to calm her as best he could. Hearing the blender he cocked his head to the kitchen before Tanya stomped off back into the living room swearing loudly. Rolling his eyes he followed her back into the living room hoping she'd calm down. He soon realized what a feeble hope that was and looked to Emmett for help but realized that wasn't happening either. Sighing he watched the game for a few minutes until he heard Alice's laughter floating in from the kitchen.
Walking in, he began laughing too. Bella was sitting on the floor covered in lettuce. Offering his hand he helped her get up and clean the mess before helping bring the food to the table only to look up and see Tanya scowling. Shaking his head he still attempted to be a gentleman by pulling out her chair and she sat down muttering at him under her breath. Letting out a frustrated sigh he sat down and thanked Bella for making dinner. She offered him a small smile before nodding. Seeing her wince he looked at her concerned and watched her face go into complete shock before looking at Tanya who was smiling at her innocently and she thanked her for the meal as well.
Bella
Did that bitch seriously just kick me under the table?
Looking at Tanya she watched as she smiled innocently and thanked her for the meal. Bella glared at her icily for a second before saying it was nothing. Alice immediately noticed Bella's change in demeanor and looked at her questioningly but Bella shook her head. She felt Edward's gaze on her but kept her gaze on her food until she heard Tanya arguing with Edward. Looking up at the rest of the table she noticed they were obviously uncomfortable but didn't know what to do. Finally after she realized no one was listening she stood up and walked out of the room yelling at Edward to follow her. Bella smiled when she realized Edward wasn't budging and after ten minutes of waiting they finally heard her leave slamming the door behind her. No one said anything opting instead to eat in silence and when they were finished Bella walked with Alice up to her room. She could see Bella was still upset about her journal and dinner and felt bad so she tried to distract her by asking about the song again.
Bella gave a small smile and began singing what she could remember. Alice nodded in thought. Bella was really good and she hoped that she finished it. She was too good not to. Her songs actually meant something. The lyrics weren't just how she felt, it was how she saw things or wanted to change them. When she sang you could see a transformation in her. She had a lot of heart and even more talent and Alice smiled thinking how far Bella could go.
Edward
Edward sighed finally making it up to his room. Tanya had been too much today and he was seriously wondering why he was even with her. She'd been accusing him of cheating, of spending too much time with Bella, she would scream at him for no reason, it was ridiculous. He realized with a start that because Tanya had been so anti Bella he'd actually been spending less time with her. Instantly he felt like he was punched in the stomach. Bella was his best friend, he shouldn't be treating her that way. Thinking on it more he resolved that he would stop giving in to Tanya's demands and start doing the things that made him happy too. If she really cared about him she needed to realize that Bella was a big part of his life and he wasn't going to give her up. She knew that he'd had a crush on her in the past but he was with her know and he really wished she'd just grow up and stop being jealous for no reason. Feeling his eyes begin to close he looked at the clock before shaking his head and rolling over. The last thought he had before he fell asleep was that he would read more of the journal tomorrow.
thanks for sticking with me and I hope you like the new direction the story is going in.
