A/N : This is my first ever Fanfic. I hope it's not too bad!
Let me know if I should carry on :)
I've always been average. Medium height. Medium weight. Boring brown hair and eyes. Average intelligence. Invisible to the other kids at school. Being a quiet person, I was never bold enough to go up to people, and being so average, meant they never came to me.
That was until I was 11, when the Cullen's moved to my small town of Forks. Alice, Emmett and Esme Cullen were my wishes all come true.
A single mother with 2 teenage children made them the talk of the town. With Forks being so small, it meant that every little thing is known by everyone. No secrets in this town; everyone knows everything about everyone.
Alice and Emmett would be assumed into the popular group... it was always the same. But to my extreme surprise, on their first day at school, Alice bounced up to me, dragging Emmett behind her and declared:
'We are going to be best friends forever!' and I have been stuck with the burst of energy ever since. She is the infectious, nosy best friend that you can't help but love; I don't know what I would do without her. A constant sugar rush, bouncing off walls and never ever sits still, completely excited about every little thing, add that to her uncanny ability to predict things and you have Alice Cullen.
The only thing that causes me to stop her in her tracks is her dedication to fashion and making me her very own Bella Barbie. She always wants me to stop wearing my jeans and hoodies, and start 'accentuating my figure'. Whenever we've gone out in our entire 6 year friendship, she has managed to force me into her approved clothing, which has never included a t-shirt and non-skin tight jeans, sadly. This means I never approve. Even Emmett can't control her.
Emmett Cullen is the big brother I always wanted, and I swear he is as big as a grizzly bear, but as cuddly and loyal as a teddy bear. He is fiercely protective of Alice, and treats me like an extra sister, much to my joy. I have always been the adult in my family because of my mother's flighty free-spirited personality and my father's inability to do anything domestic, I have had to take control. So to be protected my adopted brother is knew and something I've welcomed.
Their mother Esme is the loveliest woman on earth and welcomed me into their family with open arms. After numerous nights of me staying over, it is now no surprise if she finds more children in her home, not only the biological 2. The food she makes is to die for and I often help her to cook, as it's something I enjoy. We usually talk whilst doing this which means we have grown quite close over the years. She means a lot to me. I also trust her completely; I can tell her anything. She's more a mother to me than my own mother, Renée, and that's a fact that doesn't make me sad anymore. The only thing that does is the unhappiness that is a permanent fixture in Esme's eyes which Alice says is because she still loves their Dad, and never really got over their separation. I knew a similar pain.
My mother and father divorced when I was 2 having lived in Forks all their lives. They rushed into marriage and had me in the same year, then they realised that they hadn't really lived. Renée also wanted more sun, so left my Dad for Phoenix, where she met her new husband Phil. He's a good guy and has taken on the role of looking after her. After Renée left, my dad, Charlie, became a member of the Forks Police, and is now the chief of police, which I am very proud of him for. It is a quiet job because of Forks being a small town, but perfect for him. The police station is his wife and family.
I lived with my mother and Phil until I was 7 and managed to kick up enough fuss to come back home and live with Charlie in rainy Forks. Phoenix was too hot and humid, plus I always felt like I was intruding on the young newlyweds, so suggested moving in with Charlie for a while. It was great to be back in my old town, but a lot had changed. My friends especially, had given up waiting for me.
Having been gone for 5 years, it was like I'd never been there before. They glared at me for leaving them and generally warned people off me. All because my mother was bored. I hadn't even wanted to go. So, I just studied and spent time with Charlie.
So when the Cullen's arrived, and Alice chose me as her new best friend, I felt truly at home finally after 11 years.
Alice, Emmett and I became best friends, and have been ever since, but two more have joined us.
Rosalie and Jasper Hale arrived a year after the Cullens and fitted in with us straight away adding into our mini-family, much to the rest of the schools annoyance. They are all unbelievably beautiful which meant that the popular group automatically wanted them.
Alice is little, slim with near black spiky hair and very pixie like features, and can pull off the perfect Cullen pout that can make you give in straight away. Her fashion sense adds to the effect, making her look stunning. Emmett is big and burly, but with dimples that take away the scariness of his appearance to those who know him. He has dark brown curly short hair and a booming laugh. Every guy in the school is intimidated by him, but we know that he's a softy really.
The Hales are noticeably brother and sister due to the same nose and eyes, but that is as far as it goes. Rosalie looks like a model; that is the only way to describe her beauty. With her shiny blonde hair, perfect figure and striking grace, she is noticed wherever she goes. She could wear a bin bag and still turn heads. None of this goes with her personality though, with an interest in mechanics, a love of beer and general bluntness is charming, it's very unexpected. No wonder Emmett fell in love with every guys dream. They've been together since she arrived.
And Jasper. He has dirty blonde chin length hair, with a welcoming presence. The kind face and soothing voice make him very easy to talk and be with. He is the opposite of Alice and when they are together he is the only person able to tone down Alice's excitement. Rose, Em and I are just waiting for them to realise they are perfect for each other. The only thing is, when they do I will be a gooseberry in between 2 loved up couples. It's bad enough with Emmett and Rose's goo-goo eyes.
Alice and Rose are always pushing me to find my own Emmett and Jasper, but it's not very likely at Forks High school.
''Hey, Bella!'' a voice called out. Mike, a guy from my Chemistry class woke me up from my reminiscing. He has a thing for me, apparently, the group says. I do not agree with this. We are just friends. He is the only person who has continued to talk to me all my time in Forks and even though he can sometimes take on the personality of a retriever with his following, he is a welcomed friend of mine.
''Hi Mike! Are you ready for the Chem test today?''
I was sat outside the doors to school on one of the unoccupied benches, waiting for the others. He dropped down next to me, dumping his bag on the ground.
''Urm kind of... I read over some notes last night, but I reckon it'll be pretty easy,'' he said, with a cocky smile.
I smiled back. ''Let's hope so.''
''Beeellllaaa!'' I turned to see Alice bouncing over to me in her stilettos.
''Titch!'' Emmett shouted the awful nickname as he came barrelling up. They had been away for 2 weeks staying with their Dad for the school holidays, and only came home last night. God I had missed them!
''Ali! Emmett! Hey guys! How was Vancouver?'' I asked as Emmett grabs me up into a huge bear hug and swings me round with me clinging to his shoulders. Alice answered:
''Really good! But I missed Forks sooo much. It was nice to see Dad and Edward, and I managed to go shopping and get lots of stuff. Oh yeah! I got you a stunning dress. It will fit you perfectly I'm sure. I'll show you later. You're coming round, yeah? I've missed you so much, Bella!''
She ran this out of her mouth so fast I could only just keep up and I've known her for years. She squeezed me, hard, with her surprising strength for something so little. She got it from Em.
''Woah Alice... Can't breathe... ''
''Oh, sorry! So what did you do this week? Did you see Jazz and Rose? You didn't go shopping did you? I wanted to-''
''Ali, slow down. Let Bella hear you, love. You've got all day to catch up.'' Jasper announced from behind her, placing a hand on her shoulder. Alice's eyes lit up from hearing Jasper and she spun round and gave a shy smile. He's the only person that makes her calm, and always has been. When they first arrived at school, I was in shock because that was the one time ever I've seen Alice Cullen blush.
Alice and Jasper chatted quietly together and Rosalie and Emmett said hello with their tongues down each others' throats, not caring about the stares from class mates at the display of affection.
I became uncomfortable so I turned to sit again, when I noticed Mike still sat on the bench, now having been joined by Jessica. She flicked her hair and leaning against him, pushing her fake cleavage into his face. I rolled my eyes. I thought she was seeing Tyler...? Oh well, it changes every week and someone else becomes the object of her attention. The trouble is the guys fall at her feet, and at any opportunity they ask her out, giving her the stuck up personality. Her big chest and skinny waist, plus the min-skirts, make them think she's easy. Well she is, I suppose. His eyes darted down to her bare legs, unsurprisingly. Why can't one of them just say no to her? She'd maybe stop being so stuck up then. She struts round the school, owning the place in her fuck-me heels.
''Hey Smartie! How was your holls then?'' Emmett shouted. I spun back to the group, who have now stopped the loving, rolling my eyes.
''Urm good thanks. Saw Jasper and Rose... read and spent time with Charlie. Missed you guys though! Though I did not miss the PDA.'' I said with a giggle. Emmett grabbed Rose's butt, to spite what I'd just said.
''Em!'' I groaned, blushing and putting a hand on my forehead.
His laugh boomed out: ''Cue the Bella Blush!'' so I blush a lot... not my fault.
The bell rings then and we make our way to homerooms while discussing the last two weeks. Turns out they had a good time with their Dad and Edward, in fact, Alice and Emmett look even happier than usual...
We split up and head to lessons which are boring and tedious until English Literature. Being a book worm, this was my best class. Plus I am sat next to Angela, who is lovely. We are studying Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, which is a book that I've read many times so this lesson should be pretty easy today.
I plopped down into my chair and dumped my bag on the floor, smiling at Angela.
''Hiya Bella, how was your holiday?''
''Good, thank you,'' I replied. ''Yours? Did you see Ben?'' Her and Ben had been friends for years, but Angela has always wanted to be more than friends.
''It was nice. I looked after the twins quite a bit, and yes I saw Ben... but there's no change. He just doesn't think of me like that.'' Answering my unasked question.
''Well you don't know until you ask...''
''But he's a good friend. What happens if I ask and he doesn't feel the same, and our friendship is ruined? I'd rather him be my friend than nothing at all.'' She looked torn, as if she was trying to persuade herself.
''Want me to get Emmett to talk to him?'' I joked. Em isn't the most tactful person to say the least.
Angela giggled. ''I think he would just say yes cuz Emmett's so big!''
We chatted easily, having both known what the teacher was saying already, so the class passed quickly and soon enough it's lunch. So I joined the group, sitting between Rose and Alice.
After lunch I headed to gym, making my way to the girls changing room. As I walked in I realised it was silent. Checking my watch I realised I was late. I changed into my joggers and t-shirt, shoved my stuff into a locker and walked into the gym. There was a note on the board:
No Gym Today. Mrs Tallers is off school. Back to normal tomorrow.
Yes! I hate gym. I am a generally clumsy person so it is not a good mix and I usually end up hurting myself and others, so no gym has made my day.
I get changed and I was just about to walk out when Jessica and her followers walked in. They are the classic 'Mean Girls' of the school. Even down to the pinkness of their clothes and blonde hair.
''Hey Bella,'' Jessica sneered, scrunching up her nose at me. She walked until she was in front of me, placing her heavily manicured hand onto her hip. She may be skinny but she's certainly not slight, that's how she controls people.
''Urm hi Jessica.'' I answered, confused. I carried on walking towards the exit, until she pushed me back into my previous place. I give her a questioning look; she has ignored me since I came back, even though we were best friends when we were little. I guess I wasn't good enough for her when I came home.
I didn't want to get involved with her and the others because the rumours I'd heard weren't exactly pleasant.
''Do me a favour?'' I wasn't sure if it was meant to be a question, but she isn't exactly polite, ever, so I'm guessing it's an order. She smiles patronisingly.
I noticed then that the doors were blocked off by the others, 2 by each. They may be skinny, and I could definitely take on 2, but not five including Jess.
''Stay away from Mike. I saw you all over him this morning.'' Their faces turned from too sweet to glaring whilst the sentence was being spoken. So she has split with Tyler then.
''He's just a friend.'' I know I should just agree but I'm not a pushover and I don't see a problem with my friendship with Mike. My heartbeat sped up slightly, not wanting a confrontation.
''Because he's mine and you don't stand a chance with him. Leave him alone.''
''I'm not interested in him! I have Chemistry with him, that's all. I sit with him!'' Stay strong Bella.
She was getting het up by the second, her eyes narrowing. She had pushed people around all the time I've been here since I got back. The only people she stays away from is our group, because we have Em and Jasper's brute strength, Alice's ability to verbally win any fight and Rose's confidence to stick up for any of her friends, loving the opportunity be loyal with her fists.
I bet that's why I'm cornered. I'm shy, and would rather keep the peace.
''Swap seats. You better stay away, Swan.'' Jess always did this; choosing a toy and messing with him, making him her possession.
She stalked towards me, on her 4 inch heels, making her slightly taller than me. I should have thought this through more as she wouldn't think twice about doing anything to get her way.
''Ok. I'll... urm... I'll try.'' I stuttered, staring at my fingers fiddling with my sleeve.
''Not good enough, Isabella.'' Seethed Lauren, who had appeared at Jessica's elbow, as Jessica stepped up so she was in my face.
''Try again, shall we. Are you gunna stay away from Mike Newton?'' as she said Newton she gave a shove backwards, making me stumble into the lockers. I would have a bruise tomorrow. Her and Lauren grabbed me and pinned me against the lockers, shoving me hard. Lauren yanked my hair and pulled my head up. I had been staring at the floor. Jessica raised an eyebrow.
''So...? Are you? I advise you to think carefully.'' she spat.
''Y...yes.'' I stuttered. My eyes were watering, much to my annoyance. So much for staying strong. Lauren's fingernails were digging into my scalp, tugging on my hair harder.
''Good. Glad we sorted that, aren't you, Lauren?''
''Yes, so glad we didn't have to resort to violence. Still friends, yeah, Bella?'' The girls had turned sickly sweet. Lauren let her grip go so I slumped to the floor. It felt like her scratches on my head were bleeding, the stinging giving me a headache. They then turned around and stalked out. As soon as they were out the door, the tears flowed. Why did I think I could have handled them? I should have just agreed from the start.
I gathered myself up, wiped my eyes and walked to my Chevy. I couldn't stand outside and wait for them as usual. They would notice my blotchy eyes and ask questions until I spilled. I decided to text Alice; she would worry if I'm not waiting by the school.
Gone hme, dn't feel well. Sry –B x
She replied straight away.
okay. Feel better sn! Love ya –A xxxxx
I started the engine and drove home. At least it was raining. Something was the same as usual.
When I got home, I had a long hot shower, and crawled into bed. Might as well try to sleep off the afternoons mess.
x ~ x ~ x ~ x
''Is she okay?'' Emmett's not so quiet whisper filled my room. They have been known to use the spare door key under a flowerpot sometimes... most of the time.
''Obviously not, she's ill!'' Alice hissed. I heard a soft thump. Alice hitting the back of Emmett's head. He grumbled.
''Stop it, you two!'' Rosalie took control of the situation. ''Let's leave her be''
I could hear the shuffle of them moving towards the door. Alice huffed. To put her out of her misery, I rolled from my side onto my back, faking yawn and opened my eyes.
''She's awake!''
''Quieten down, Ali, we can see she's awake. Give her a minute.'' The calming presence that was Jasper toned her down.
''Hey guys...'' I croaked, stretching as they all grouped around my bed; Emmett flopped down beside me, hands behind his head, Rosalie perched beside him, Alice cross-legged on my other side and Jasper sat beside her, a tranquil hand on her thigh.
''Are you feeling better?'' Rosalie asked, touching the hand that rested on my stomach.
I had completely forgotten I was meant to be ill... I cleared my throat a bit.
''Urm... yeah, I'm feeling good.''
''Why are you lying?'' I am an awful liar. Esme says that whenever I lie it doesn't count because it's so obvious that they know I'm not being truthful, so for Alice to ask, I wasn't surprised. She looked sternly at me, a finger pointed at me.
''Were you ill before?'' Jasper's voice was soothing and kind. I reminded myself they are asking because they care. I didn't want them worrying though...
''I had a headache, it's okay now.'' I thought that this would throw them off.
Alice narrowed her eyes at me. Uh oh. Wait for it...
''Isabella Marie Swan, you tell me right now, or so help me I w-''
''Mary Alice Cullen,'' Rose imitated. ''Sshhh! She's fine now. Don't freak out.'' Rosalie stared her down, even though we all knew she knew that wasn't what was wrong with me.
Alice pouted. Emmett's booming laugh rang out around the room. Jasper chuckled. Rosalie gave me a knowing look.
''Want to go down stairs?'' I suggested sitting up. ''Anyone up for a movie night?''
We made our way down stairs and planted ourselves around my living room. Emmett sat in an arm chair with Rose on his lap and Jasper on the floor leant up against the sofa, with me and Ali on it.
As much as I loved them all, I couldn't tell them about Jessica and her friends. They loved me which meant they were protective and I knew they would act on the anger and I did not want them being scolded at school, or worse, suspended. Not for me. I needed to be my normal self, and not let them see through me for once...
They were all watching me, carefully, as if waiting for me to spill a huge secret. Yeah, so not subtle guys. I only just refrained from rolling my eyes. I was fine. Okay, I was a little bit confused at Jessica's assumption that I liked Mike, and aching from the shoving, but other than that I was fine. I was with my family. This made me smile.
''So what film do people want to watch?'' I said, getting up to pick on out. This would be funny and distract them from me a bit...
''The Notebook!''
''Rosie, that's such a girl film!''
''What about Atonement?''
''Yes! I love love love that film!''
''No!''
''House of Wax!''
''Eww!''
''Ooo I know! Brüno!'' Emmett's suggestion of course.
''Nooo!''
''How about... Pride and Prejudice?''
''Nope. Too girly.''
''Pirates of the Caribbean?'' Jasper suggested
''Urm... yeah, okay'' Em.
Rose nodded with me. We all looked at Alice.
''Hmmm. Urm... okay.''
So we watched Pirates of the Caribbean, with Alice swooning at Johnny Depp and Rose getting hot and bothered over Orlando Bloom. Emmett would exclaim every now and then with:
''Ooo Deppy your fiiiinee!" "How you doin'?" "I'm taking Captain Jack Sparrow home with me tonight!" "That's one sexy ass there Depster" making Alice and I dissolve into giggle fits.
Jasper just stared at Alice the entire movie. I must have rolled my eyes 20 times throughout the film, because Alice would look at him then Jasper would look away... and so it continued, like a little game. At one point I caught Rose eyeing them too, and she smirked at me, and gave a 'why-don't-they-wake-up-and-see-the-love' look that I'd been receiving and giving a lot. I shot her a grin, and shook my head at them.
''Hey kids'' Charlie called as he walked through the door just as the credits began. It wasn't unusual for his living room to be full of the Cullen's and Hales'.
''Hey, Daddy S!'' Emmett replied, with his nickname for my dad. He chuckled, hung up his coat and came and sat in an open chair while we all greeted him. I should start cooking.
''What do you all want for dinner then?''
After they had decided on a simple pizza to make my job easier, I put it in to the oven and started to lay the table. Rose appeared and helped me, her face suddenly serious.
''I know you weren't ill. Everyone does, but we aren't going to force you to tell us what's wrong, but if you do, we're here. We're your family and we love you, you know.'' She said in a soft, but firm voice as she put the plates out.
Her kind words brought up the guilt in me. I almost spilled right there but determined to not make them worry, I just replied with:
''Thanks Rose. I know and I love you guys too. I will tell you, I just need some time first. It's no biggy.'' I reassured her, to which she nodded silently: not good. Rosalie always has something to say.
We had a fun dinner together. Alice and Emmett ended up arguing about which is better; fashion or cars, the never ending trouble between them. They ended up both raised out of their seats, showing their family similarities.
''Fashion is waaaay more important. How you look can help you get a job, or encourage someone to talk to you or-'' Alice was stood waving her arms around.
''You can't get anywhere without a car!'' Emmett had a hand on one hip, somehow still looking masculine, making me giggle. Jasper shot me a questioning look out of the corner of his eye, to which I put my hand on my hip and gave an obvious glance to Em. Jasper laughed out loud infectiously, making me join him.
''You can't go anywhere without clothes!'' her lips wanting to pull up into a grin, too, but determined all the same.
''I'd rather be naked without a car than unclothed with one. Wait, I mean with a car, without clothes... Oh you know what I mean!''
And so it continued much to mine, Charlie and Jasper's amusement. Rose would join in every now and then supporting Em's car fight. Charlie and I have similar qualities: quiet, independent and listeners. Our house is comfortably quiet when it's just us, but when surrounded by the family (the group) it's particularly amusing.
They had to go at about 10ish.
''See ya, mini-cooper," Emmett said, patting my head. I glared at him, to which he laughed loudly.
''Game night at ours tomorrow night!'' Ali exclaimed. ''Come back after school. That's an order by the way!'' She shouted this as they walked out to door to their cars.
''Ok, Ali'' we chorused back, smiling at each other.
So the Hales went one way, the Cullen's went the other. I walked back into the house, walking passed Charlie who was watching the game on the TV, and into the kitchen. I started the dishes and only then, allowed myself to think about the afternoon's incident. I thought back to when Jess and I were friends. We were best friends and attached at the hip, but I had to leave with my mom and she turned into the leader of the Mean Girls... The fact I'm quiet made me an easy target. Fabulous. Now I just had to think of how to stay away from Mike. That's going to be hard. He usually came up to me in corridors, sometimes he walked with me and then there was Chemistry. How on earth was I going to move seats? Lauren is in the class as well. Maybe I could just skip...
My mind kept on buzzing as I worked on autopilot, until all the washing up was done and I decided to join Charlie. Dropping into a chair, I watched some of the game with him. His eyes started to droop after almost an hour, so I nudged him.
''Time for bed, Dad.'' I couldn't call him Charlie to his face. He grunted, and dragged himself up to bed. I followed. I went into my bedroom and dragged a brush through my hair, still tangled from my sleep this afternoon. As I pulled my hair up, wincing as if I pulled the sensitive places from Lauren's nails, I noticed a growing bruise on my left shoulder. I groaned. I've always bruised easily. Better make sure I cover that tomorrow.
I dove under the covers, and listened to my iPod until I fell asleep.
x ~ x ~ x
I sat at my bench the next morning, waiting for the group, when I saw Mike walking towards me. Oh no. I got up and walked quickly into the girls loos so he couldn't follow me. This was going to be difficult. I waited for a while, until my phone buzzed.
Pip-squeak! Where r u? Get lost in the grass? –Em
My phone started to ring then. Alice.
''Hey Ali.''
'Where are you? Are you okay?'
''Yer I'm good. Just needed the toilet.'' I hope she falls for it.
'Oh. Okay, well I'll come and get you' I heard her say bye to Emmett and Jasper, and then a faint order for Rose to join her.
'okay, coming in now. Byeeeee' as she said this they walked into the bathroom.
''Morning guys, did I miss the bell?''
''Nope.'' Alice smiled.
Rose and Alice started fixing their makeup whilst I lean up against the sinks. I have never taken to make up, other than the odd bit of eyeliner. Whenever they insist on making me up, I end up covered in blusher, mascara and lip gloss; whatever she can get her hands on.
Suddenly the door opened and Jessica etc. stalked in.
''Hi Bella!'' She squealed, her fake blond hair bouncing around her. ''Remember our chat yesterday? It was nice to catch up.'' Jessica sneered, pointedly. As she spoke to me, Rose and Alice look at me questioningly, each raising an eyebrow. Oh great. The inquisition will follow.
''I... I guess.'' my eyes suddenly became very interested in my shoes, as I blushed.
''Good.'' Lauren said. They stalked around the room in their 4 inch heels, adding lip gloss and then sauntered out again.
''Isabella Swan. Spill it. Now.'' It was Rose. They walked over and stood crossing their arms. I realised that my full name is always used when they were ordering me; I hated it... my Mom used to call me it.
''Jessica never speaks to you. Ever. And then suddenly, one morning she decides to change her mind. I do not think so.'' Rose used her stern, mother voice and Alice looked at me expectantly.
''You've been acting really strange lately, too. Is it to do with them?'' Alice demands, a little softer than Rosalie.
''They... erm spoke to me y-yesterday.''
''By spoke you mean...'' Rosalie left the end open expectantly.
''They... urm... they cornered me. Gym was cancelled. They blocked me in the changing room. Mike is Jessica's next victim so I have to stay away from him now. He's only my friend!'' I think I can miss out the pushing part. I was unconsciously rubbing my scalp with one of my hands.
It felt good to tell them at least part of it, as we have always shared everything, but I hoped to God that Emmett didn't find out... I don't think anyone could stop him of he shows his brother bear side. I remember I was a bit frightened the first time, which is laughable now...
The girl aged 12 whimpered as she was cornered on the playground, looking around frantically for a teacher or her two best friends.
'Where's my scarf? You were looking at it, and to be honest you have NO fashion sense, what so ever, so you must have taken it. Give. It. Back.' Jessica ordered Bella in her squeaky voice.
'I d-didn't take...it. I swear' she was being pushed against the corner if the school in the playground. They had just had a PE lesson and Jess' scarf had been stolen. Naturally she blamed Bella.
'Yes you did. I want it back now!'
Suddenly Lauren left the gang of girls, walking off and onto the tennis courts. Bella looked at Jessica, seeing a smug expression.
'you should know, sweetie, that I get what I want all the time. And that's not going to change.'
Tyler Crowley rounded the corner then, not looking happy. He was Jessica's boyfriend, for the first time, and not looking happy. He stormed up to the girl, sneering into her face:
'You little loner, give her the scarf. I thought you were a lot of things, but a thief was not one...' he crept towards the shaking girl, placing a hand on her shoulder.
'I..I d-didn't take it-t... I p-promise!' tears were now pooling down the girl's cheeks, falling onto her shirt. Three things happened at once. Tyler pushed her backwards, clenching his teeth, Emmett came barrelling round the corner, shoving Tyler up against the wall, and the girl was knocked back by a small pixie, caught into a hard hug.
Emmett pushed Tyler further up the wall, looking at him with murderous eyes, daring him to struggle.
'Don't you dare touch her again! Got it? Or do I need to bash it into you?' being a year older than the girls and Tyler, Emmett was able to intimidate them easily, add the glare, brute strength and his massive size, Tyler was practically crying.
Bella was shaking with fear at how Emmett could be, realising she really didn't want to get on the wrong side of him. Suddenly he looked at Bella. She expected the glare to continue – she had messed up his lunch – but no, his eyes melted and a he gave her a soft look.
'You okay, Bells? Sorry about this idiot, I'll deal with him. We're here, okay?' she nodded, giving him a little smile, which he returned to the maximum with a full out toothy grin.
Yup, definitely laughable. Em could never hurt me. I loved my family. I was snapped out of my memory by Rose.
''Was that what the bruise was from? Did they hurt you? I'll kill them. They are asking for a slap.'' She was fuming, and speaking through clenched teeth. Alice was pacing.
''You saw my bruise?'' I thought I had covered it up...
''Yes I saw it yesterday, when we watched the film. You were still in your pyjamas.'' Oh god, my tank top. I hadn't thought about it then.
''Did the guys notice?'' they must not have done as Emmett wouldn't keep it quiet. Alice shook her head.
''No. Em is too oblivious and Jasper may have done but he hasn't said anything. What did they do? Tell us.'' Rosalie commanded.
''Urm... they just held me against the lockers. You know I bruise easily. Don't worry.'' I tried to pass off my worries.
''They won't lay a finger on you once I've finished with th-'' Rose began.
''No! Don't! It was once. It's fine. She won't do it again.'' I assured, half telling them; half convincing myself. You could never tell what Jessica was thinking, and whether she would keep up her entertainment. I just hoped it wasn't long.
''If she so much as looks at you the wrong way, then I'm not holding back.'' Alice promised, as Rose nodded.
We talked for a bit longer, with me trying to stop them from having a confrontation with the girls, until the bell rang through, and we made our way to the classes. I had Chemistry 2nd lesson. I walked to the toilets first, and waited until I was 10 minutes late, then made my way to class. I knew there was an empty seat near the back. I could sit there. I made my way into the room, noticing Mike sat in his normal seat, with my usual seat spare beside him. I walked to my new seat, whilst blushing a new shade of red, my trade mark. I always turn bright red in the worst moments.
Mike was giving me a questioning look, which I tried to ignore. The class was kept quiet through the whole lesson, thankfully, so that was ok, but I hoped that Mike didn't question my actions. As I walked out of the class, Mike quickened his pace, trying to catch up, I think.
''Bella! Wait for me!''
I ducked my head and sped up. Don't shout Mike. Please.
''Hey Bells!'' he had just reached me as he said this, grabbing my elbow. ''What have I done?''
''Nothing, Mike. Sorry...'' I shook my head with my words.
''Are you okay? You look a bit spooked.'' He noticed my eyes darting around the corridor. Please let them not see.
''I'm fine. I have to get to class. Sorry. Bye.'' I stepped away as I said this, edging my way towards the classroom, until I finished with bye and quickly headed towards the door, not looking back.
This is ridiculous. Mike is the only person outside the gang who had stuck by me, and now I'm turning my back on him for Jessica?
I reached for the handle as I realised this. I spun back around, to see a confused and hurt expression. I placed a hand on his arm.
''You know what Mike? Don't worry. I'm good. Just had a rough day. Sorry I went all weird on you then. I'll be back beside you in Chem tomorrow. Okay?''
His face brightened back up as I spoke. The weight of guilt lifted from my shoulders.
''Yeah okay. Hope your day gets better. Your gunna be really late, and Mr Banner is going to be mad. You better go. See you later, Bella.'' At this I nodded, waved and rushed to Biology. I had this lesson on my own, and my seat was empty next to me, so I was left to think about the events of yesterday and today. Why me? Jess had always hated me since I came back, but she was never deliberately malicious. To me. But to everyone else she was but the Cullens and Hales. They fought back.
I headed to the lunch hall after to join the group. I headed over to our round table. It was just us 5.
''Hey family'' I dropped into the spare seat, dropping my bag, between Rose and Ali.
''Hey Shortstuff! Okay, now we are all here, I have an announcement to make...''
A/N: Please review. Should I carry on?
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