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CHAPTER 2

The Cullen's were well known to me, but I cannot say that I had the best relationship with them. Over the years Edward, the Cullen's youngest son, and myself have developed a rather unhealthy relationship.

Since about 7th grade, Edward started to pick on me, I guess you could call it that. It all started while we were at Jessica Stanley's 12th birthday party.

Flashback

"Okay guys time to play spin the bottle." Jessica called out to everyone that was standing around in the basement.

Today was Jessica's 12th birthday party. I can't say that we are best friends, or good friends at that. It was a shocker to me that I was even invited to this party. Jessica was part of the popular group. Since her older sister was already in high school, she had become friends with a lot of high school people. Everyone thought she was so cool because of that.

I, on the other hand, did not have many friends. Truly I only had two friends, Alice Brandon and Jacob Black. Both of them went to a different school so I didn't really get to hang out with them as often as I would like. Since my mother's passing people at school have tried to talk to me more. Although I suspect that it has to do with their parents.

So this leads me to today where I am at a party with people that I barely talk to. Unfortunately neither Jake nor Ali could come with me so I am truly alone at this party. Everyone is already sitting around in a circle. I look over to my right where there still are a few people who have not sat down yet. Edward Cullen is talking to his friends, Tyler and Mike, soon they too turn to look at me and then out of nowhere start laughing. I turned around and started heading to the door to go home when Jessica called me over to play. So I did.

Sitting down in the circle I notice that Edward is now sitting directly in front of me. Jessica stands and starts to say the rules.

"Okay guys, this game is simple to play. Here we have a bottle; someone will start by spinning it. Whichever way the ends of the bottle point will tell us who is going to kiss. They will then come to the middle of the circle and kiss. The girl will then take the bottle and spin again." Jessica finished the explanation and sits back down. She places the bottle in the middle and spins it. Around and around it goes, everyone is hypnotized by the bottle, just waiting to see who will have to kiss.

"Angela and Ben, you guys have to kiss" Jessica sang once the bottle had stopped. So they did and then Angela sat back down with a deep blush on her cheeks. She spins the bottle again and once more the waiting begins.

"Edward and Bella have to kiss." Jessica said this time.

I was instantly blushing. I knew I should have gone home. I did not want to kiss anyone, even less some guys that I barely knew. Edward got up and was walking to the middle. I then too get up and copy his moves. He looked back at his friends, they were smirking. Suddenly I got a bad feeling about this. Yet I could not back out, I had to do this, then I would leave.

Edward started to lean forward, I did too. He closed his eyes, so I did too. Then I felt this feeling of something warm on my face. Suddenly I opened my eyes. Everyone was laughing as I stood there with melting chocolate running down my face onto me dress.

"That's the only type of kiss you'll ever be getting Swan" Edward told me.

End of Flashback

Ever since that game of spin the bottle Edward has only picked on me, played pranks, and just basically ridiculed me in front of all Forks. My father was never happy with him. He always blamed it on the music and media that young boys watch. He would always say:

"There is no way that the Cullen's would raise a son that way. Look at Emmett, he is a true gentleman. It's all the ridiculous things these boys watch."

Oh how I miss my father.

A lonely tear falls from my face at the thought of my father not being here with me anymore.

"Hey Bella come, I would like to introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Cullen. They have been kind enough to let you stay with them for the remainder of the school year." Jane talks bringing me out of the daze I was in.

"Bella we would love to have you for as long as you would like to stay." Mrs. Cullen tells me as she walks closer to me.

"Yes Bella, we know that this time is difficult for you and we would like you to know that you can count on us for anything you need." Mr. Cullen says.

I nod my head although I am not sure if this is the best idea. How can I possibly live in the house of the one guy that hates the mere sight of me?

Mrs. Cullen approaches me and puts her arm around me. For some brief seconds I feel a comfort and peace that I have not felt in a long time.

"Bella, honey, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Esme Cullen. There is no need for you to be calling me Mrs. Cullen, do you hear. You can call me Esme." She smiles at me. "This is my husband Carlisle Cullen. You may call him Carlisle. We have two other members in the family, my boys Emmett and Edward. You will meet them tonight at dinner." Carlisle is also smiling at me. It is a sad smile. I wonder what caused them to take me in. I guess I will have to find out later.

Jane comes back from the kitchen. I did not even know that she was not here with us.

"Everything is in order. I will be over on Wednesday to take Bella out to dinner. As of now this will happen every Wednesday, yes." Jane states and looks over to me for confirmation.

"Okay ladies I say we get going. Are these your bags Bella?" Carlisle asks pointing to the suitcases by the door. I nod my head. He then picks them up and starts to head towards the car.

Jane walks toward me and Esme starts to walk in the same directions as Carlisle.

"Bella I just want to let you know that if anything were to go wrong please call me. I can be here in a few hours. I will miss you. Remember if you need someone to talk to before Wednesdays or after for the matter give me a call, yes?" Jane tells me as she hugs me. I feel some tears escape my eye but I hold them back. Jane should not have to see me like this. She has been working so hard to make me as happy as possible. I love her for that and would not like to upset her by crying.

Finally with one final look around my house, I step out towards the waiting car.

The past between Bella and Edward will reveal itself throughout the next chapters. Also new situations will develop. They will not be getting together anytime soon and there will be lots of drama. Hope you guys enjoy it. =]