Bella and Edward are best friends, but they both know that in their hearts its always been something more than that. When Jacob Black, the tall, handsome, and popular guy in school starts to notice Bella, Edward gets protective and the feelings that have been hidden within each one of their hearts begins to surface. Disclaimer: I do not in any way own Twilight.
"Bella?"
"Hmm?" I slowly looked up from my book to see my best friend, Edward, standing in front of me. I wasn't the least surprised to see him in my room, as it was his usual habit to pop out of nowhere.
"Wuthering Heights again?" He asked accusingly with my favorite crooked smile upon his face.
"Of course!" I teased lightly. "You know its my favorite."
Before I even knew what was happening Edward plucked the book from my hands and held it behind his back. I stared at my now empty hands, shock spreading across my face.
"Give it back!" I whined as I jumped up and tried to grab it from him.
"Nope, not until you promise to get your stuff together for school, were going be late."
I looked up into his beautiful green eyes and was instantly lost in them, "Fine." I pouted looking down.
He smiled, "That's my girl" He pulled me to his chest, his chin resting on the top of my head. "I don't know what I would do without you Bella."
I secretly smiled at this. Sure Edward was my best friend but I couldn't help but feel like he was something more to me.
"I don't know what I'd do without you either" I felt myself blush.
He chuckled and gave my arm a squeeze before letting go of me. "I'll wait for you in the car."
After Edward left I glanced at the clock on my nightstand- 7:52. "Crap!" I grabbed my backpack and ran down stairs. "Bye Charlie!"
"Bye Bells, have a good day at school." Charlie was just like me in so many ways. What might seem like an awkward silence to others would be a comfortable silence to us- we didn't need much company in life to be content.
Passing through the hall I stopped to look at my reflection in the mirror. My brown hair lay tousled over my shoulders and my face was without makeup, I wasn't the make up type of girl to be perfectly honest. I wore dark blue jeans, my favorite black converse, with a long sleeve shirt. Feeling very plain in appearance, yet satisfied, I grabbed my jacket and ran out the door.
I jumped into Edward's Volvo and let out a long sigh, "Sorry I took so long."
"Its okay, nice hair." I looked over at Edward and laughed, "Yeah... rightt" I scoffed.
He just smiled and started to drive to school. On the way there I felt myself still tired from waking up early this morning. I relaxed back into the warm chair and closed my eyes, drifting into a light sleep.
I don't know how much time had gone by before I felt someone lightly touching my cheek, "Bella, were here."
"mmm, just go on without me." I mumbled and started to fall back into my drowsy state.
I heard Edward's disapproval "I'll just have to carry you then." He threatened.
"You wouldn't." I opened my eyes in disbelief and saw his mischievous grin. Okay, maybe he would.
I jumped out of the car and Edward came around to my side as we walked to class. It felt so right to be with him, he always made me feel happy- I couldn't imagine my life without him.
I bit my lip, confused about my feelings for my best friend.
"Are you okay?" Edward's face was filled with sincere concern as he softly touched my arm.
"Yeah im f-"
"Hey Bella" Mike Newton ran up beside me and linked arms with me, "your looking gorgeous today."
I rolled my eyes and tried to pull away from him, "Mike..."
"Come on Bella... I know you keep turning me away, but please give me a chance." He pleaded.
"I... uh..."
"Lay off Mike, Stop trying to make Bella feel bad." I sighed thankfully as Edward came to my rescue.
"Thanks for the advice Cullen, but I think you should mind your own business." He tugged on my arm and began pulling me towards the entrance of the school.
Edward was in front of us in a flash, "Bella IS my business." he growled and released Mikes hold on my arm.
He wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me close, "Lets go Bella." I saw Edward look back at Mike giving him daggers.
"Im sorry about Newton, he just cant seem to control himself around you." Edward commented bluntly as we reached our class and sat down next to each other.
"Its okay, thank you for coming to my rescue... I always feel so helpless." I sighed.
"Your not helpless silly- everything guy in this school can't take their eyes off of you, its as simple as that."
I didn't look up. "Edward..."
He lifted my chin so I would look at him, "Its the truth- your beautiful, smart, funny, and simply-"
I couldn't believe what I was hearing- sure Edward complimented me all the time, but the look on his face right now was so full of emotion, that I could only stare back at him like an idiot.
"... and you've always got me so you don't have anything to worry about." He smiled down at me and I could do nothing but smile back.
I heard the other students begin to file into the room as I began to pull out my books. One of my books slipped of my desk. I closed my eyes just waiting for the loud smack against the floor.
Your always so clumsy Bella! I thought to myself.
Only when I didn't hear it land on the floor, I opened my eyes. Jacob Black, the tall and handsome guy, considered one of the most popular guys in school- had my book in his hands.
"That was close" He smiled warmly at me and placed the book back on my desk.
"Yeah... uh... im sorry." I managed to sputter. I didn't like Jacob or anything, but he was devastingly handsome in his own unique way.
He came within inches of my face, a silly grin upon his face and winked "Don't be."
I felt myself blush and quickly look away as he chuckled and took his seat.
After some time, I looked over at Edward who was surprisingly staring right at me. I thought I saw a flicker of some emotion on his face but it quickly vanished, replaced with one of his heart-melting smiles.
He reached over and grabbed my hand softly, "Always so clumsy" he teased, and I could of swore I saw his eyes flicker over towards Jacob's direction.
I felt my face flush, "I know... I-"
"Excuse me, Edward? Bella? Would you like to return to us anytime soon?" scolded my teacher. I felt every one of my classmates eyes upon me.
"Y-yes, im s-sorry" I answered quickly.
I focused back on the lecture and blocked out all my earlier distractions. The rest of the class went by quickly.
Dinngggg!
"mmm lunch, my favorite part of the day" Edward joked lightheartedly.
"Mine too" I laughed.
I gathered up my books and headed to the cafeteria with Edward by my side.
"Where's Alice? I haven't seen her all day" Which was rather odd because I was always bombarded with her endless amounts of energy. Apparently, I had spoken to soon.
"Bellaaaaa!!! My dear sister!" Alice squealed and gave me a quick hug.
"Hey Alice" I smiled. Alice was always happy- even on the most depressing days, she always had a smile on her face.
"Bella." Jasper nodded a hello.
"Jasper." I grinned in reply. I couldn't help but smile at Jasper, he was always so formal- it was rather comic how opposite Jasper and Alice were.
Alice pulled on my arm, "Come come Bella, I've got to tell you something!"
I looked over at Edward as she pulled me towards the lunch table that Rosalie and Emmett were currently sitting at. He shook his head and rolled his eyes- I knew what he was thinking. He felt bad that I always had to deal with Alice's daily extravaganzas.
"Its okay, im fine" I gave him my best smile and winked. He sighed and followed us to the table.
"Okay," Alice began as we all pulled out our lunches. "I've been hearing some... 'rumors' that there is going to be a bonfire down by the beach this Saturday! Im totally up for it and I think it would be a great time to go and hang out together" She looked at each of us anxiously.
Emmett was the first to answer, "Absolutely! Im there! How about you babe?" He looked at Rosalie.
Rose didn't even look up, "I guess I'll go too" she said with a sigh.
"Yay!" Alice squealed. "Bella please come!"
"Well... I... I have a paper due next week and I really should be working on it." I bit my lip hoping she would take my excuse.
"Oh come on Bella, your always doing homework- take a break and come with us!"
To my surprise Edward agreed. "I think it would be a good idea Bella, you do work a lot- it would be a good break." He smiled down at me.
I sighed In defeat, "Okay, I'll go." I knew I had only agreed because Edward approved of it.
Alice began a conversation with Rosalie about her dream car she hopped to get before she went to college next year.
I looked up and glanced around the cafeteria. My eyes instantly spotted Mike Newton sitting across the lunch room staring at me. As soon as he saw that he had caught my eye, he waved.
Poor Mike, I knew he liked me a lot but I just didn't feel the same way about him.
I waved back and kept looking around. I saw Jessica and Angela sitting with their usual group, laughing at something that had happened in last period- the usual.
Finally I came to the last group of people sitting in the middle of everyone- the popular table. There, Jacob Black sat with his arm around a girl named Brittany- she looked perfectly content with his arm around her.
Suddenly, Jake's eyes flashed over to me.
I looked down, feeling my face flush bright red. Great! He caught me staring at him- how bad is that!
I took one more glance over to see if he was still looking my way…. Nope.
I sighed in relief and turned back to the conversation going on at my table.
A few minutes later the bell rang for our last class and everyone started to leave.
Edward came up behind me, "Have fun in PE, I'll wait for you after school in my car."
"Thanks, hopefully I wont injure anyone today." I joked as I began to turn for my class, "See you after school."
"See you" He replied with a smile and walked out the door. He was so gorgeous- his tousled bronze hair, tall and lean body with just the right amount of muscle- I watched him for a few moments before sighing and heading off to class.
I reached the locker room and changed. I inwardly groaned- I so did not want to go to PE.
Mrs. Reynolds announced that we would be doing class outside today.
Ahh wonderful, now Edward can see me being clumsy…
I had just gotten outside when I felt the warmth of someone whispering in my ear, "I saw you staring at me."
I jumped, startled, and whirled around- apparently I turned too fast because I lost my balance.
Jake reached out and steadied me. "Whoa there."
I regained my composure and looked up completely embarrassed, "I wasn't staring."
He laughed, "Sure sure."
"Whatever" I began to walk away from him- he was starting to get on my nerves.
He quickly matched my pace, "Hey don't get mad, I was just messing with you."
I gave him a sideways glance, "Yeah, okay, if you say so."
I heard him laugh, "So… I see you hang out with Edward Cullen a lot- are you guys like, you know, together?"
I hesitated, "No" I said sadness filling my heart.
"Good to know." He grinned, "I'll see you… around" He winked at me and walked off towards his group of friends.
What was that about? Since when does Jacob Black talk to me? Today is turning out to be such a strange day!
PE went by extremely slow, but finally it ended- I quickly changed back into my regular clothes and headed to the parking lot. I must have been zoning out because I didn't even notice the ice covering the stairs.
I slipped and heard my back, followed by my head smack against the concrete. I groaned in pain and couldn't move.
I vaguely remember feeling the warmth of someone's hands wrap around my waist and pull me up into there arms before I blacked out, unable to hold consciousness any longer.
Alright there is the first chapter :] Hoped you guys liked it! Please review and tell me what you thought of it or any predictions you have for the future chapters :] The feedback I receive will determine whether or not I will be continuing this story… so what do you think? :] Bella's point of View.