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Chapter: Things Change

"It's okay to cry," he whispered. I gritted my teeth in anger but nodded in response.

"We didn't deserve this … no … no" Renee chanted, over and over again. I slowly turned towards her, watching the tears fall down her way too skinny face. I sighed and closed my eyes. We never did deserve this.

"Bella, you-"

"Shut up!" I interrupted, my eyes shutting tighter. I didn't want to hear any of this. I was too emotionally exhausted. He nodded and wiped away a tear.

I put my fist in my mouth to keep myself from screaming in pain.

"Bella, you okay? You look like you haven't slept in ages," Rosalie commented. I sighed shakily before replying.

"I haven't … slept right since what happened"

Rosalie gently laid a hand on my shoulder before squeezing it tightly. I clenched my teeth and shook off her hand.

"I don't need comfort Rose, find someone else" I mumbled coldly. Rosalie's eyes squinted in anger but it dissolved quickly. She sighed and pulled me into a hug. I quickly returned it, grabbing every inch of her shirt hoping it would take some of the pain away.

"Three years Rose, and nothing has changed. I don't know how everything slipped away from me" I whispered, my eyes beginning to fill up with tears. She quietly soothed me by rubbing my back in big hearts and by slowly tracing out his name. I smiled quietly and pulled away from her embrace.

"Thanks," I said. She nodded quietly.

RING!

I watched how everyone began to fill the too-small hallway, making it almost impossible to breathe. Suddenly, someone grabbed my hand and pulled me away into the parking lot.

"What the hell?" I shouted, shaking off the cold grip. I turned around to see Jessica's cold eyes on me. I slightly cringed in fear.

"You remember what the fuck I said," she growled. I gasped in shock and shook my head quickly.

"Why do you guys hate her? She was your best friend!" I shot back, noticing how Jessica's laughter sent chills down my spine.

"That was before she started throwing up her lunch in the school bathroom," she replied. She flipped her hair and put a hand on my shoulder. "Bella, you are a pretty girl and everyone has such high hopes for you. Don't bring everyone down just because you want to help out a charity case" she smiled, her shining white teeth scaring the crap out of me.

"Thanks, but no thanks Jessica, popularity isn't that important to me," I whispered, leaving Jessica's flabbergasted face in the dirty Forks High parking lot.

"You didn't need to do that," someone said, causing me to stop mid-walk. I turned my head to see Rosalie wiping her tears away. I laughed quietly and grabbed her arm.

"I think that's what friends do for each other," I smiled. She quickly returned it with a million-dollar grin.

"I hope-"

"He dies!" Alice screamed, causing innocent classmates to roar out in laughter. Alice frowned in confusion but continued to stare down the teacher.

"Alice, this really isn't necessary-"

She cut me off with a wave of her hand. I rolled my eyes and watched the show.

It was English and Alice was having yet another argument with Mr. Tushie. It was 2 minutes until the bell would ring, yet Mr. Tushie continued to yell at Alice.

"No, Mary Alice Brandon! He did not-"

"Oh, what do you know? You're just a teacher who has a big fat tushie!" Alice cut him off, earning even more laughter from the class. I chuckled quietly, careful not to draw attention.

"Mary, one more word from you and it's-"

"Detention? I'm amazing you can even see the paper with that huge stomach of yours!" she snorted. I gasped in surprise, while classmates fell out of their seats and continued to laugh.

"Alice, shut up!" I grunted, slapping her arm. She held her head high and gathered her stuff.

"Mr. Tushie, it was a pleasure doing business with you," she smiled.

RING!

I quickly pulled Alice out of the class, ignoring the calls of our names from Mr. Tushie.

"Alice, what the hell was that?" I scowled, earning me a look from Alice.

"He always gets under my skin! I just … I hate him, Bella!"

Alice was one weird cookie.

"Anyways, I heard Edward Cullen is transferring to Forks High" Alice admitted quietly. Suddenly, the whole world seemed to stop.

Everything went in slow-motion. Students suddenly froze in step, Mr. Tushie's loud mouth seemed to quiet down, and Alice's worried expression seemed become permanent on her strikingly beautiful face.

Edward Cullen was coming to Forks High.

"Bella, are you listening to me? Bella, Bella!" Alice suddenly shouted, her fingers snapping everything back into motion.

"What?" I snapped. Her eyes narrowed disapprovingly.

"Isabella Marie Swan, you know not to use that tone with me," she said menacingly. I sighed.

"Why is he coming to this school? Why after three years?" I whispered, causing Alice's frown to deepen. After a couple of moments, she finally answered.

"I don't really know"

"I do, but someone needs to be somewhere else" a familiar voice said. Alice and I shared knowing glances before she spoke again. "Bella, it's just one lunch period. No blood, no foul right?"

"I guess so" I replied, casting a worried look towards Alice. She shrugged in agreement and headed towards Rosalie's table. I waited until Alice sat down before speaking.

"What do you know, Lauren?"

She smiled hauntingly and wrapped a perfectly manicured hand around my arm.

"Sit," she commanded. I followed her orders and sat down at the table I sat not even 24 hours ago. She nodded in approval.

"Well Bella, everyone knows Edward Cullen has a father named Dr. Carslie Cullen who works for a hospital in Seattle" she explained, making me more confused.

"This is why he lives in Seattle Lauren, Not Forks!" I sighed, rubbing my hands against my sweaty face. Lauren let out a harsh sigh before continuing.

"Recently, Mrs. Cullen was in town and found a beautiful house in Forks, making her want to move here-"

"What about Dr. Cullen's job-"

"If you shut the fuck up, I might just answer your question," she interrupted. I nodded and motioned for her to continue.

"Dr. Cullen has lost his job and found a job opening at Forks Hospital, which is why they are moving here" she finished, her eyes daring me to give her any questions.

"How did you know all of this?"

"I have a friend who knows Edward Cullen. It's good to have resources" she giggled, flipping her hair. I nodded shakily before standing up. She noticed the movement, and stopped me. "Where the hell do you think you're going?"

"I found out what I needed know, and you are no longer needed" I answered. She tightened her grip on me, making me wince in pain. She moved closely to whisper in my ear.

"This isn't over, Bella"

"It's far from over, Lauren" I mumbled, violently snatching my arm back and walking towards Rosalie's table. I quietly sat down and waited for more questions.

"What are you going to do when Edward comes to Forks High?" Alice asked, after moments of silence. I bit my lip silently before answering.

"I don't know, Alice. I just …. I don't know"

Hopefully, I would have an answer by tomorrow.

Author's Note:

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