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Chapter Two

BPOV

My alarm went off at 3:30am. Every part of my body rebelled at the thought of getting up so early in the morning. I did an extra 50 laps after Edward went home and then dragged myself back home for a long hot bath. My muscles ached as I climbed out of bed. It was dark and raining outside but Edwards words rang in my ears. To be the best I would have to put in the hours.

I grabbed a purple and black training costume out of my cupboard and threw it on with a black tracksuit and white long sleeve shirt. I pulled on a pair of grey converse and headed downstairs. The kitchen was freezing cold and I didn't really have time or the energy for breakfast. There was an apple in the fruit bowl and that would just have to last me till lunch.

The bike ride to school was short and I walked into the gym just after 4am. Jasper and Edward were both already in the pool training. Edward saw me and swam over to the side.

"Morning Swan. I am glad to see you decided to join us."

"Yeah well I am not a morning person but I couldn't get your words about putting in the hours out of my head."

"I am glad I had an effect on you."

He gave me a slight smile and it sent shivers down my spine.

"You are not yet part of the squad so you can only be here if it's part of your official training. So Bella as your mentor I suggest an easy 100 of breaststroke this morning. Don't push yourself just enjoy it. I promise it will help your aching muscles."

"Thanks Edward. You really are a great help."

"Okay I have to train now but I will see you at 3pm today for our practise session."

"See you then."

In a second he was in the water and in full concentration mode.

I slipped out of my tracksuit and shirt and dove into the water. The chill took my breath away for a second but I pushed my head down and started my one hundred easy lengths.

After twenty lengths the pain in my muscles eased and I could feel my body aching for speed. I started pushing myself until I felt a hand on my shoulder pull me to a stop.

It was Edward's team mate Jasper.

"Edward was right you need to go slow on this training session or you will burn out by the end of the week. Just take it easy kid."

He pulled a set of earphones out of his ears and took the clip off his swim shorts.

Jasper attached the clip to the front of my costume and placed the earphones in my ears. The sound of Slow Life by Grizzly Bear filled my brain.

"Get yourself a set of these the music helps with setting your pace and boredom during long sessions. You can use mine today. Don't forget to take it easy."

"Thanks Jasper."

He smiled at me before pushing away through the water to resume his training. I noticed Rosalie was in the pool now with her mentor Emmett. He was a brilliant butterfly swimmer and you could tell by his build how many hours he spent training. She was doing some freestyle drills using hand paddles.

I waved at her and amazingly she gave me a small smile back.

The time flew till the end of my one hundred laps. Jasper was taking a rest at the end of the pool so I swam over to him and gave him his Aquabeat back.

"Thanks I am going to get myself a set of those they really did help."

"Not a problem. Have you finished your set?"

"Yeah I am going to head home and shower now before school."

"Great see you later then Bells."

He pushed off from the wall as I jumped out of the pool.

School passed by in a blur. All I could think about was my next training session. I had to make sure to concentrate in school if I made the team. Coach Aro kicked anybody whose grades dropped below a B average off the team.

I arrived at the pool to see Jessica finishing her session with Mike Newton. His specialisation was back stroke and he held a number of state and national records. Newton was in the water with Jessica helping her adjust her breast stroke technique. I knew that was the stroke she battled with.

Jessica snapped at him that she knew her technique was just fine and that she was the best swimmer in the year.

Jessica noticed me enter the room.

"I will prove I am the best Newton. Everybody raves about Bella and her breaststroke abilities. I personally think she is shit but since you keep telling me to watch her for ideas I am going to race her now and win."

"Jessica please just listen to me. Aro always tells us how important technique is and yours is terrible."

"Come on Bella let's race."

I figured it would be a way to shut her up so I jumped into the pool.

"Alright a straight 50m's so pure speed and none of this technique rubbish."

"Fine" I agree and got into position.

"1,2,3 go."

I pushed from the wall with speed and threw every ounce of energy into betting that smug little witch.

My muscles screamed and still I pushed harder. I slammed my hand into the wall and turned to see Jessica still a few metres behind me.

I gave a fist pump and hell yes to the mostly empty room.

Jessica stopped stuck her tongue out at me and climbed out of the pool without another word.

I turned to climb out of the pool and found myself face to face with Edward Cullen.

"What the fuck was that Swan?"

"Umm it was me beating that skank Jessica."

"It was you wasting energy on a pointless race. If this is all about destroying people to you then I promise you will never make it."

He sighed and stood up.

"I don't have time for silly schoolgirl games Swan. Do fifty laps speed freestyle and then go home. I have homework to do."

He climbed up onto the bleachers and settled to his work. I could see he was pissed with me.

All he said the entire session was faster Swan or you aren't pushing yourself hard enough. He didn't look up from his books once.

The lap counter eventually hit fifty and every muscle in my body screamed.

Edward gathered up his books and walked to the edge of the pool.

"Don't try that shit again are better then all those stupid games. See you tomorrow."

He walked out the room without a backward glance and I hauled myself out of the pool and home for a long really hot bath.