A/N: This is the chapter that made me originally put the story as M rated, but I've put it down to a T rating now. So if if you have a sensitive nature just skip past the flasback section as it refers to violence/mature themes. If people want me to put the rating back up I will, just let me know. Thanks x

Chapter 2

Rpov

Alice and I escaped to the cafeteria for lunch as soon s the bell sounded. Lunch was somewhat of an escape in the school day; Alice, Jasper, Edward, Emmett and I all sat together and generally no one bothered us, sometimes other friends of ours joined us, but not always.

It wasn't long before Jasper and Emmett joined us, Alice was busy trying not to stare at my brother, whilst I found it increasingly difficult not to notice just how much attention Jasper and Emmett received from the female population of the school, including seniors and I'm sure couple of teachers! The guys sat down, Emmett grinning at a few girls as he sat; I rolled my eyes at his behaviour. I didn't know why it irritated me so much, it just did.

"What's the matter Rosalie, think you're the only one that can get attention?" Emmett sniped from opposite me.

I wasn't even aware that he had caught my eye- rolling, not that it mattered. And once again it was him instigating the sniping.

I glared at him, not in the mood for another round, "Look, I don't know what…" I was about to vent my annoyance but was stopped short by Alice's quiet voice.

"Stop it; both of you, just stop."

Both Emmett and I looked at Alice noticing the sadness in her usually chirpy tone and saw Jasper take hold of her tiny hand.

"I hate it when you fight" she whispered.

I stole a quick glance at Emmett; judging from the look on his face, he felt as guilty as I did about hurting the pixie.

"Hey pixie" I heard Emmett's voice softer than I ever had, "looks like Edward's found a new friend."

Em pov

Hurting my pixie sister was the last thing I wanted to do, at least Rosalie was looking as guilty as I felt. A chance to distract Alice came in the form of our brother Edward, who appeared completely absorbed in a conversation with a girl I'd never seen before. If anything would perk up my sister it would be the scene in front of us.

As I turned Alice's attention to Edward, Rosalie gave me a cautious, thankful smile. That was a first; my heart rate kicked up ever so slightly which was not something I was prepared for. I found myself just staring at her, unable to look away. My trance was broken by the arrival of Edward and his new friend.

"Guys, this is Bella. She just moved here from phoenix."

Bella smiled shyly and blushed, obviously uncomfortable with being centre of attention, can't say that was something that really bothered me. Bella was pretty in a classic sort of way with her wavy dark brown hair and deep eyes, but nothing like Rosalie. Shit! Where had that come from? Why am I all of a sudden preoccupied with Rosalie Hale? She annoys me, argues with me.

As I'd anticipated, the new arrival and Edward's attention towards her completely distracted Alice, who immediately asked Bella to hang out with us after school. I felt a twinge of pity for her; I had a feeling she'd just become Alice's new favourite thing.

"So Bella, how do you like Forks?"

She looked at me gratefully; my sister had obviously started the Alice inquisition. "It's different, colder."

I noticed her glance over to a nearby table and saw Lauren and Jessica staring and whispering.

"Hey, ignore them" I heard Rosalie say to Bella, well what do you know, she can be pleasant to others.

Rpov

I noticed Bella glance at Lauren and Jessica's table cautiously, they've always tried to get in with us, but none of us can stand them. They can be real bitches, "hey, ignore them, they're just jealous."

Bella looked at me with utter confusion, "why would they be jealous of me?"

"Those two have been after my brothers and Jasper for ages" Alice piped up, "they think they're all that."

"Edward brought you over here to sit with us, and you've been here all of one day" I clarified when she still looked uncertain.

"And you're gorgeous" Emmett said cheekily winking at Bella, making her turn bright red. For the second time I was surprised by Emmett, his ability to lighten things up.

"Lunch is almost over, we'd better get to class" Jasper said looking at his watch, prompting us all to move.

When school had finally finished, Jasper, Bella and I went over to the Cullens house to hang out; Edward introduced Bella to Carlisle and Esme, who instantly took to her.

The next couple of weeks went by the same, Bella just fit into our group, and she and Edward became really close. School was the same as always, except that Lauren and Jessica had now left Edward out of their sights and just concentrated on Jasper and Emmett.

"Hey Rosie, wanna do something tonight" Mike Newton was leaning against a locker trying to look…well I'm not really sure what look he was going for. I gave him an incredulous look.

"Well" he continued, "you know, seeing as you're not with Royce anymore" he stopped when I glared at him, no one brought up my ex boyfriend.

"She's not interested" I heard my brother's voice behind me.

At that Mike scuttled off. I turned to find Jasper and Emmett glaring in the direction Mike went.

"You Ok?" Jasper asked.

"Yeah, thanks, nice timing" I replied. I didn't need any extra reminders of my ex boyfriend. Royce King had seemed like the perfect catch; handsome, charming well connected and three years older than me. He could have had anyone he wanted, and because of my beauty, he wanted me. My parents were thrilled; we started dating halfway through my freshman year and everything went well, until this summer. Alice and I went to a party with Royce and a few of his friends, there were lots of people; well connected people, dancing, and unfortunately drinking. Alice had found some up and coming designer to talk to, Royce and I were dancing and talking. After a while he said he needed to get some air because he was feeling a bit woozy. I went with him to make sure he was ok, but as soon as we were out of sight it started.

Flashback

"Royce, what are you doing?" he started off just kissing me, but now his hands were starting to wander a bit much.

"Come on Rosie, you know you want to" he tried to coax me, his hands sliding up my top.

My stomach was churning as I pushed him off me "Royce, stop it. You know I don't want this."

His face changed instantly, becoming menacing rather than the glassy- eyed look. "Well, I want it Rosie and it's about time you stopped holding out. I could have anyone I want."

He continued to touch me, and for once I felt scared. But my pride would not let me back down, "you were the one after me, remember?"

His eyes narrowed into slits as Royce pushed me against the wall quite forcefully, maybe that hadn't been the best thing to say. "I think I've been patient enough with you, and Rosie posie, tonight I will have what I want" his voice practically growled in my ear, making bile rise in my throat...he was really going to try and force me.

"Royce, you're drunk. Please don't do this" I all but whispered.

"Are you going to beg Rosie?" He taunted, pushing himself against me.

Panic flared in me, if I didn't get away now, then, I refused to think about the alternative. I brought my knee up sharply to connect with his groin, it worked enough for me to push him off, but what I hadn't bargained on was that one of his friends had been watching the whole thing.

I'd caught Royce's friends checking me out enough times to know what they thought of me, and I was spot on. He blocked my escape brushing my chest as he did, "that wasn't nice Rosie, don't you want to play?"

I could smell the alcohol on their breath as I was pushed back towards Royce, "you asked for this" he snarled grabbing me by the throat.

Tears were streaming down my face; I had a chance against just Royce, but two of them lessened my chances. I felt Royce's hands start to wander again, harder this time. I tried to move away but his friend moved behind me and held me still, only his version of holding me still involved groping and rubbing whilst keeping a lookout for anyone that could mess up their plan.

I felt my denim skirt rise up my leg, "stop it, please" I whispered, tears now dried up through defeat. They just laughed as if it was nothing, I prayed to whatever was out there to make it quick. Just when I thought it was over voices carried out through the patio; it seemed as if the party was moving outside.

"Shit, the party's moving outside" I heard Royce's friend say.

No sooner had he said it when people started to filter out on to the patio, "looks like your lucky night" the guy behind me muttered as Royce swore.

They left me there, running off before anyone could see what they'd tried to do; but as they were leaving Alice caught sight of them.

"Rose, I've been looking for…" she stopped short when she saw me crumpled on the floor.

"Oh my god, oh my god, what happened? What did they do?" Alice's voice held a hard edge that was rarely heard.

"I, they…can we go" It took all I had to get that out.

I remember sitting on the ground listening to Alice speak a mile a minute to Esme, who turned up to get us in record time. I didn't go home that night; my parents were out of town again and Jasper was at football camp so I stayed with Alice. Esme and Carlisle were amazing, and agreed to keep it quiet as who would believe me and Alice over Royce King?

The only other person to know is Jasper, who flipped out and wanted to kill Royce in various painful ways. We calmed him down, Alice had a lot to do with it, and he has since been more protective than usual. Alice and I stopped going out as much for fear a similar thing would happen again.

I didn't realise Alice had joined us in the hallway until she tapped my arm, "hey, are you ok?"

"What, yeah, just spaced for a moment" I replied quickly, maybe too quickly as I saw concern on Jasper's, Alice's, and even Emmett's face. "Really, I'm fine. Come on its Friday, let's find Edward and Bella so we can go home."

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