Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN ANY CHARACTERS OF THIS STORY ALL BELONG TO STEPHANIE MEYER

This is my first story. PLease enjoy.

Chapter One

Senior year was amazing. I had my friends, my brother Emmett and my best friend Edward. But he wasn't just my best friend. He was also the man I was hopelessly in love with. It was the first day of school and I knew time would fly by. I had nine months until graduation. Nine months until I had to say goodbye that I have grown especially close with. It was going to be a bitter sweet moment.

Slowly I pulled into the school parking lot. Everyone knew it was me. I was rich. Not that I bragged about it because I hated when people were only friends with me or would flirt with me because I was loaded. It wasn't like that with Edward. His family was also rich. The funny thing is one of my really good friends Alice is Edward's sister. She knows I have feelings for one Edward. I'm just too afraid to tell him.

Slowly I climbed out of my 2010 black and red Chevy Camaro SS. Edward's face lit up when he saw me. He was so gorgeous. Tall, tanned muscular skin, short bronze tousled colored hair, emerald green eyes, and a smile that just made you melt. I couldn't help but blush around him. "Hey Bella"

I groaned when I heard his voice. None other than Mike Newton. The kid who would not give up. After telling him no for a million times he still would bug me. Lowly I turned around to face him. Mike was your stereotypical pretty boy. He was tall but not as tall as Edward, bright blue eyes, tanned muscular skin, he was a bit scrony. Short spiked dirty blonde hair. He was very charming and very flirty just not who I am interested in. "Hello Mike." I said forcing a smile.

"So what are your plans this weekend? We should go check out a movie."

"Thanks but I have plans." I lied.

"Oh come on Bella. We would be perfect together…."

I began to zone out. Ignoring Mike. He was going on and on why we are perfect together. I glanced to see Edward laughing with my brother Emmett, Alice, Jasper and Rosalie. Someone help me. Quickly I pulled out my I-phone and shot Edward a text.

Bella: SAVE ME!

I glanced up and watched as Edward glanced at his phone laughing. He couldn't help but grin as he made his way toward me. Thank god. I turned to face Mike like I was actually listening. "There you are." Edward beamed as he draped his arm around me. I couldn't help but smile. "Excuse me but we were talking." Mike snapped.

"Oh well. Come on Bella" Edward said.

I smiled as Edward led me to toward our group of friends. I was so glad to have Edward by my side. We were such great friends. "Thank you." I whispered.

"Anytime."

I laughed when I saw my brother Emmett goofing around with Jasper. Everyone called us all weird. Weird because Jasper's sister Rosalie is my brother's girlfriend and I love her might I add. But Jasper is also dating Edward's sister Alice. Which only leaves Edward and I. But we are just friends. Even though I would like to be so much more. But I was too afraid to say anything.

"Hell Bella" Rosalie and Alice beamed.

"Hey"

Alice was very bubbly and energetic. Too much sometimes. Alice was a short little petite thing, short spiky red hair and emerald green eye. Pale skin. She was beautiful. And all she cared about was fashion. She was going to Paris after we graduate for school. Jasper is actually going with her and there he is going to study medicine to become a heart surgeon. They are perfect actually. Rosalie is perfect for my brother she keeps him in line. Every guy in school wants to be with her but no one won her heart except my brother. Rosalie was beautiful. Like a model beautiful. Thin slender body, bright blue eyes, long blonde hair, pale skin, thin pink lips and a smile that melted my brother's heart. Rosalie loved my brother and she hated Mike and I loved her for that. She was like having a sister. And she was one of my good friends.

Instantly Edward was pulled into a headlock by Jasper I laughed as I watched the three boys goof around. Jasper was shorter than my brother and for a short guy he really could take his own. He was short, hazel green eyes with short dirty blonde shaggy hair. Tanned muscular skin. He sure could hold his own. I stood with Rosalie and Alice watching them three do what they do best. Goof off. Girls would gawk at my brother as they walked by.

"Keep walking." Rosalie snapped.

"Yeah, eyes off my brother." I yelled.

Alice and I couldn't help but bust out laughing. My brother was very handsome. Tall, tanned muscular skin, short dark brown crew cut hair, brown eyes just like me. Dimples and a smile that had every girl weak in the knees. But it was always and only Rosalie for him. I remember when the Hale's first moved here. I swear my brother was in love. Every day he would come home talking about Rose and it was cute.

I groaned as I saw a red Porsche pull in. The one girl I hated more than anything. Tanya Denali. She used to date Edward until she decided to break his heart. She still tried to be all chummy with me because I am his best friends. But I hated her. I hated her for two reasons. One because she broke his heart and two because she had the chance to be his.

"Come on lets go Bella" Rosalie said.

"Yeah, lets" I said.

I headed into school with Rose and Alice. The boys followed slowly behind. "Hi Bella" Tanya beamed. Why was she still trying to be chummy with me? Didn't she get I hated her guts? "Hi" I bit out. I rolled my eyes as I headed into school and straight to my locker. I didn't want to be bothered by her. "Those are cute." Rosalie grinned.

She was pointing of the pictures of Edward and I laughing and having fun. I knew what she was getting at. She wanted me to tell him how I feel. "Drop it Rose." I said shaking my head. "I'm just pointing out the facts."

I couldn't help but laugh. "Hey beautiful." Edward said leaning against the locker. "Hi handsome." I said smiling. I couldn' help but be attracted to Edward. There was so much we had in common. Unlike Tanya. I was heartbroken when he started dating her. Maybe if I had told him how I felt sooner I would be his girlfriend but who knows.

"Want to come over for dinner tonight? My mom wanted me to ask since both Charlie and Carlisle are working late at the law firm and Renee is working a double at the hospital." Edward said.

"Sure why not. I'll meet you at your house." I said smiling.

"Awesome. I'll let her know. See you in Biology."Edward said.

Gently he pulled me into his arms giving me a quick hug and kiss on the cheek before heading to class. Tanya was glaring at me the whole time. What was her problem? "Look who's jealous?" Alice said laughing.

"Whatever she's the cheating whore." I said.

As I turned to head to class I heard someone approaching me. "What the hell was that?" Tanya snapped. The person I didn't want to deal with. What the hell did she want? Slowly I turned around to face miss perfect. From her pale skin, long curly blonde hair and bright blue eyes. "What are you talking about?" I snapped.

"That hug between you and Edward."

"Why the hell do you care?" I snapped.

"Because I want him back."

"Ok, first off let me make this perfectly clear. I don't like you. You're a cheating whore who crushed my best friend's heart. Edward and I have been best friends since we were one. So yes we are close and yes we hug. But don't come to me expecting me to help you win him back because hell will freeze over before that ever happens and don't think you can tell me what I can and cannot do. So if you want someone to feel pity for you being a whore and cheating on my best friend go somewhere else do I make myself clear?" I snapped.

Tanya stood shocked and speechless along with Alice and Rosalie. I was impressed with myself. I didn't think I would ever have the guts to stand up to her but I've finally had enough with her drama and head games. Especially when it came to Edward. "I'm sorry" Tanya said.

Quickly I grabbed my things and headed to class with Alice and Rosalie following me. "Holy shit Bella." Alice beamed. I so badly wanted to turn around and kick her ass. She wasn't the one who comforted a heart broken Edward. Even though I had feelings for him and was kinda glad they split I was upset he was hurt because as long as he was happy I could be happy. But what I couldn't stand was when people like Tanya take advantage of Edward's kindness and mistake it for weakness.

"Yeah, that was awesome." Rosalie said laughing.

"Yeah, I've finally had enough."

"I am sure someone is going to tell Edward." Alice said.

"You think he will be mad?"

"No, I think he will be pissed he wasn't there." Alice said laughing.

"Yeah, I'll see you two later."

I waved goodbye to my friends as I headed into my writing workshop class. Unfortunately Tanya was in this class as well. She sat with her friends in the back right corner of the class. I made my way to the back left corner of the room. Away from her. She wouldn't even look at me. And neither would her friends. But I knew her games. She wasn't done. I made a fool of her so she would try to do the same to me. But she had nothing on me. I didn't sleep around like she did. And I wasn't mean to people. That's not how I was raised.

"Good morning Class I am your teacher Mr. Mullen."

I sat quietly as I listened to Mr. Mullen give us his life story. I was starting to fall asleep. I was jolted awake when the class laughed. "Ok, enough about me now I want you to write a paper on your summer vacation and what you plan on doing after graduation." Mr. Mullen said. Oh, this was easy. I was going to Harvard along with Emmett, Rosalie and Edward. I was studying journalism. Edward, Rose and Emmett were studying to be a lawyer. Maybe then we could date who knows.

I logged onto my face book bored as I listened to Mr. Mullen rant on and on what we should do with our lives while in school. He always tends to get off subject. Just as I was about to log off Edward messaged me. Instantly I smiled. I don't know how he does it but he always can put a smile on my face.

Edward: So I heard you had words with Tanya?
Bella: Ha, who told you that?
Edward: Tanya
Bella: Yeah, someone needed to put her in her place so I did.
Edward: Damn and I missed it? LOL
Bella: Why was she talking to you anyways?
Edward: Apparently she wants to talk. You aren't jealous are you?...lol
Bella: No I'm not jealous. I don't like how she hurt my best friend. That's all =)
Edward: Thanks Bella =) You're the best see you next period.
Bella: She's lucky I didn't beat her ass
Edward: Oh boy...Lol

I quickly logged off and started doing my work. I wondered what would happen to our friendship if I did tell Edward my feelings for him. He was such a great friend. I could tell him things and he wouldn't judge me. We could joke around. We even were affectionate to one another. I couldn't wait to hangout with him tonight. I hated being home alone. And I was sure Emmett and Rosalie wanted the house to themselves.

After a long grueling class with many looks from Tanya it was time for Biology. As I was grabbing my things Tanya was making her way toward me with a nasty look on her face. "I know what you are planning." Tanya snapped. Like I said before I knew she wasn't done with me. I made a fool of her in front of the whole school so now she was going to play her games.

"Excuse me?"

"You think Edward is going to fall for you when he isn't. He doesn't want you when he can have me." Tanya said grinning.

I couldn't help but laugh. Was she kidding right now? Who did she think she is? She acted like she owned this school and town. If anyone did it would be me. My family was richer and more powerful than hers. And from what I hear her family wasn't doing too well. But I wasn't the type to let that known to school. That would be stooping to her level.

"Why would he want a frog when he can have a princess?"

"Are you out of your fucken mind?" I yelled.

I was fuming. What the hell was wrong with this bitch? Did she want me to kick her ass? I could hear everyone rush out of the classroom. She was asking for it. I am not one to be full of myself but I know I am not ugly. I stood there glaring at her as she flipped her curly blonde hair like she was some prom queen. "You heard me."

Slamming my things down I pushed Tanya hard into the wall. I've enough of her bullshit games. I was not going to let her ruin my senior year. And I would be damned if she thought she was going to come between Edward and I. I would not lose my best friend over this dumb bitch. "Who the fuck do you think you are? You think I care what you say or think? Because hate to break it to you I don't give a rats ass what you think. You're nothing but a piece of shit. A whore who cheats on people and thinks she is better than everyone. Keep running your mouth to me Tanya I dare you." I said through clenched teeth.

"Ooh am I getting to you Isabella."

I couldn't take it anymore. I grasped the front of Tanya's shirt and slammed her against the wall harder. She looked afraid and I was glad. She needed to know that I wasn't playing anymore. That this wasn't a game. That I wasn't going to just sit by and let her talk trash and run her mouth to everyone. I was done being the nice Isabella Swan to this bitch. "Keep it up Tanya I dare you." I snapped. I flung her hard against the wall before releasing her. Quickly I grabbed my things and headed into the hallway before I changed my mind.

I clenched my fists and made my way to my locker. I was pissed beyond belief. I was seething with rage. I flung open my locker as I grabbed the books I needed. "You ok Bella?" Alice asked. I glanced up to see both Alice and Rosalie looking at me concerned. "I'll be fine if that fucken bitch Tanya stays the fuck away from me. Because if not I am going to show her a world of hate and pain." I growled.

"Uh oh what did she do?" Rosalie asked.

"What didn't she do or who didn't she do."

I couldn't help but laugh as my last comment. I watched as Tanya stood at her locker glaring at me. I knew she was up to something. "Maybe we should get to class before you kill someone." Rosalie said.

"Yeah good idea."I said.

I slammed my locker shut still fuming. Grabbing my things I headed down the hall with Alice and Rosalie by my side. I thought she had given up. And she was done running her mouth for the moment but I was wrong. "Isabella Swan an ugly loser just like her brother Emmett who will never get into law school." Tanya snapped. That was it. I couldn't take it. Not only has she talked shit about me but she has talked shit about my brother and that is something you do not do. "THAT'S FUCKEN IT!" I yelled.

I dropped my things and stormed toward where Tanya stood standing with her friends. She thought this was a joke. Like I was going to just let her insult my brother. "Bella don't." Alice said grasping my arm. But I flung my arm away.

"EMMETT" Rosalie yelled.

Everyone stood still. Emmett was down the hall standing with Edward and Jasper when they saw what I was about to do. "Fuck. Bella no." Emmett yelled.

Tanya smirked as she flung her fist into my cheek. Instantly my cheek burned and was throbbing from her rings. She was done. I flung her hard against the locker ready to let her have it. "No one insults my brother." I said through clenched teeth. I flung my fist hard into her face sending her face to whip back. I swung my fist back to punch her again but I never got the chance. I was pulled back as Edward stood between us looking at me. "Bella she's not worth it." Edward said.

"What the hell Eddie." Tanya snapped.

I watched as Edward turned and glared at Tanya. But at the moment I didn't care all I wanted was to kill this bitch. I tried to go after her but Edward wouldn't let me."Let me go." I said struggling in his grasp. "I am not going to let you get suspended because of some whore." Edward said.

I continued to struggle in his grasp. But Edward was strong very strong. He was the quarterback of the football team. "Bella, come on she's not worth it. Let's go before we get into trouble." Edward said. I still wanted to break her pretty little face. Edward gently draped his arm around me as he dragged me to Biology class with Alice carrying my things. I was boiling inside.

After calming down I took my seat next to Edward. I still wanted to give Tanya a world of hurt. "I didn't think you were really going to kick her ass." Edward said. I glanced up at Edward annoyed. Was he really defending her? After everything she put him through?

"Why are you defending her after all the shit she's put you through?"

"Easy killer. I'm not defending her." Edward said holding up his hands in defeat.

"Sorry."

Edward smiled down at me as he draped his arm around me gently hugging me. "You ok?" I rubbed my cheek where she punched me. It throbbed but it was fine. "Yeah I am fine."

"So what did she do to piss you off?" Edward asked.

"Ran her mouth about my brother and saying she knows my plan. That I supposedly want you and why would you want a frog when you could have a princess."

"Seriously? Wow" Edward said.

"Yes and I will be damned Edward if she thinks she is going to come between our friendship."

"That will never happen so don't worry." Edward said smiling.

What he didn't know was what she said was somewhat true. I did want Edward. I wanted him not only as my best friend but my boyfriend as well. But for now I would settle for best friend. "What are you thinking about?" Edward asked.

"What you mean?"

"Bella, I know you. I always know when you are hiding something. So spill." Edward said.

Crap. Edward has always known me so well. He can always tell when something is bothering me or if im lying. And he can always tell when I am hiding something and right now was one of those moment.s "Edward…I…"

"Goodmorning class."

I glanced up and breathed a sigh of relief. I was saved by the bell. Mrs. Richards entered our biology class. I wouldn't have to tell what I was thinking. Or what I was hiding. "You still have to tell me later." Edward whispered against my ear.

Maybe Edward would forget all about it. Maybe I wouldn't have to tell him what I was hiding. Somethning I really didn't want him to know right now. Maybe not ever. Because I didn't know if I was ever going to tell him. He clearly would not feel the same way. Or would he?