A/N: Here's the next chapter! I hope you like it.


Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or the characters. I wrote this story though.


Chapter 2:

BPOV

I woke up feeling more refreshed than I had done in days. Partly, it was because of my dream. I sighed to myself contently – wishing that my dream had been real.

-Flashback to dream-

"Bella! Bella wait!" Edward called, running outside after me.

"What Edward?" I replied, staring into his green orbs. By now it was beginning to rain. His shirt was getting wet, sticking to him, showing off his muscular physique.

"I need to tell you something." He said – grabbing my wrist gently, pulling me towards him.

"Edward don't, I need to get home. Let me go." I pleaded. But he wouldn't budge.

"Bella. Just listen to me for once please?" I opened my mouth to reply, but he put his finger over my mouth so that I couldn't, giving him the chance to speak. "Bella, I love you." That was when the tears began to fall, he'd said he loved me many times – but I knew that he meant it in a friend way.

"I know you do Edward – we're best friends." I stated, missing the true meaning behind his words.

"No, Bella. I'm in love with you. I have been for a while. Even Alice could see it – but I was too blind to see it myself. I love you, I love you, I love you." He whispered, pulling me closer to him. Never in my life had I been happier. I stood there, in the rain, watching it drench us both. A happy feeling filled the pit of my stomach, and I couldn't hold in my contentment any longer. I reached for him, wrapping my arms around his neck and crashed my lips against him.

"I love you too. I always have." I whispered against his lips, causing him to smile.

-End of Dream-

My thoughts began to replay the dream over and over again, as if it was stuck on replay in my head. Finally, coming back down to reality, I rubbed my eyes and went for my shower and got dressed for today – eager to see Edward.

As I pulled up into the school parking lot, my heart stuttered to see him with Alice. He looked amazing – even in casual clothes. His tousled, bronze hair stuck out in different directions, giving him one of the 'just rolled out of bed' looks. I fought the urge to run my hands through it. He wore black, denim jeans and a football t-shirt, which had his name embroidered on the back of it. Oh how I wished I was wearing his shirt. I shook my head, amazed at my own thoughts – I shouldn't be thinking these things! Edward was my friend. We couldn't be anything more – he doesn't like me in that way.

"Hey Bella!" Alice screeched, pulling me into a hug.

"Hi Al, you okay?" I replied; my eyes locked onto Edward. Instead of replying with her voice, she simply nodded at me – her eyes staring in a completely different direction. Curiosity got the better of me, so I tore my gaze away from Edwards green orbs, and followed Alice's gaze. When I saw that her gaze was focused on Jasper, walking towards us with Emmett and Rosalie, I rolled my eyes – it was so typical of Alice!

Unfortunately, Edward saw my reaction and I could see the curiosity in his eyes as he stared at me.

"What was that for Bells?" he said, smiling a crooked smile so breathtaking that all my thoughts disappeared.

"Um...nothing. I don't know what you're on about!" I replied sheepishly, desperate to change the conversation. Although I would never tell anyone, a part of me wished that I could find someone who was the equivalent as Jasper is to Alice – that's why I rolled my eyes. I guess you could say I was jealous?

As we all started walking to class, within the blink of an eye, I was pulled by the arm and into an empty classroom. Once the person let me go, I swung myself round, only to be faced by Edward.

"Edward what are you doing?" I asked, wondering what was going on.

"Bells, why have you been avoiding me?" he replied, his eyes piercing into mine. I shifted awkwardly, so that I was perched on the table.

"We're gonna be late for class,"

"Bella I'm not bothered about that. Please just answer my question."

"I've not Edward. We've seen each other!" I replied desperately.

"Well you've been acting differently, why?" he pressed. From his expression, I could tell he wasn't going to drop the conversation.

"No I've not. If I have, I guess it's just because I'm tired! Edward, you're my best friend! I'd tell you if something was wrong!" I replied, desperately trying to end the conversation. The look in his eyes changed, he looked deep in thought for a moment. I sighed in relief – he obviously didn't have anything to say back to that. The room was silent for a few minutes, so I figured that the conversation was over. Just as I was about to exit through the door, a hand grabbed my wrist and I found myself enclosed in Edwards arms, hugging him.

"I'm sorry Bells. I didn't mean to accuse you!" he said. I laughed half-heartedly and reluctantly pulled away from the hug – he smelt so good!

"Don't worry about it! Now c'mon, Mr Banner will give us detention if we're any later! See you at lunch? We can have a chat then!" I smiled and playfully punched his shoulder as he nodded in agreement to my request for lunch. I regretted punching his arm instantly, because the contact of our skin sent a tingling feeling round my body – it was as if an electric current had passed through me. I froze for a second, but then regained control of myself – I didn't need anymore questions being asked. I linked his arm with mine and walked to Mr Banner's class.

The day was beginning to drag on. I was overwhelmed when the bell rang, indicating it was time for lunch – I needed time to think about things, not Maths or English. We all sat at our usual table in the cafeteria – Jasper and Alice sat next to each other, as did Rosalie and Emmett. Seeing them all loved up together, laughing, joking, snuggling with each other, made me feel like an odd one out. It didn't help that Edward wasn't here at lunch – so I really felt out of place, especially seeing as he said that he'd be here at lunch – he seemed to really want a chat today.

"Hey, where's Edward, Bella?" Rosalie chirped, her beautiful face bursting with curiosity. Rosalie was beyond stunning. She was the envy of every girl in the school – and Emmett was the envy of all the boys because he had her. She has long, shiny blonde hair which falls just above her hourglass waist. Her dazzling, blue eyes frequently dazzle the minds of all the boys – making her an inevitable boy magnet.

"Um... I'm not sure – he was in class, so I don't know," I replied, waiting to see if anyone else knew – I really was beginning to wonder where he was. Just my luck – no one cared to elaborate. No one knew where he was. It's not like him to disappear without telling at least me. I'm his best friend; he could've at least told me where he was going. I shook my head – I shouldn't be caring this much. It's not like we're joined to the hip. Giving up trying to think where he was, I got my phone out and saw that I had a message – from Edward. 'Sorry can't make it to lunch, got something on. Might see you – I dunno. Sorry bells –E x' My heart sank, I really had been looking forward to talk to him – just as a friend. I really missed that.

"'Ey Up! Here comes trouble!" teased Emmett, his eyes darting towards the entrance to the cafeteria. I turned my gaze from my bottle of water towards the entrance – sure enough, Edward was there. But he wasn't alone. Tanya Denali was draped all over his arms, smiling and giggling with him. But what hurt me most was the fact that her shirt was messed up, some buttons weren't fastened and her hair was a state, it desperately needed a brush. Edward's hair was more messed up than usual and his shirt was also unbuttoned in places too – it didn't take a genius to figure out what they'd been up to. I gasped out loud, realising that he'd lied to me. My sigh caused everyone's heads to turn to me; I blushed a shade of red and kept my gaze down to my lap, only to hear the screeching of empty chairs as Edward approached the table – alone.

"Well hello there! What have you been doing?" said Emmett – deciding to break the silence. Edward's godly face remained composed as his big brother continued to tease him.

"Revising. Bella! How about that chat?" Edward simply replied, a smirk beginning to form on his face. I was too angry at him to reply, so I simply ignored him. Luckily, Rosalie replied before he could ask why I was ignoring him.

"Oh, is that what they call it now? A fondle in the cupboard is now classed as revising? Oh how it's changed," sniped Rosalie, she obviously didn't find Edward's actions acceptable.

"Shut it, Barbie. You have no proof as to what I was doing, so zip it,"

I couldn't take it anymore, images of him and Tanya were beginning to shift their way into my mind, and it was images I defiantly did not want to observe. I shifted in my seat awkwardly and then stood up – only to be met by Alice giving me an apologetic stare. Without a glance back, I picked up my bag and made a run for the door; beginning to feel the tears build up in my eyes. As I got nearer the door, I could hear "Bella!" being called after me. I chose to ignore the calls and made my way outside. I just wanted to go home.

As soon as I entered my front door, the tears began to fall instantly. I clutched my sides together, my heart too sore to care. It had already been hurt enough recently. I stormed upstairs, turned on my stereo and flung myself onto my bed. I lay there, soaking in the lyrics to "When It Rains."

Ooh, How could you do it?

Ooh, I, I never saw it coming.

Ooh, I need an ending, so why can't you stay,

Just long enough to explain

Listening to the lyrics only made things worse. It brought back the memories of the events of today. Edward promising to see me at lunch. Edward sending me a text saying he couldn't make it. Edward coming in half dressed with Tanya. Edward lying to me. I was so angry at him. But I was also incredibly hurt. I didn't think he would ever lie to me. Or ever do Tanya. He always complained about her being a slut or she's ugly. Yet here we are. I was beginning to feel like anything Edward said about her, or anyone else was a lie. He'd changed immensely over this past week, if I was being honest; he'd turned into a typical jock. I sighed, exhausted after today, and curled up into a ball on my bed – drifting into a deep sleep.

I was awoken in the morning by the sound of my door being banged on frantically.

"Bella! Bella!" cried a familiar, high-pitched voice. Alice.

"What Alice? If you're here to apologise for your idiot of a brother or even mention him, then you can leave right now." I snapped, amazed at how annoyed I sounded. I took one quick look at her face, and I knew I'd offended her. She looked hurt.

"Alice, I'm sorry for snapping at you," I ran my hand through my hair in frustration. "It's just; I'm so annoyed at him! How could he do that? How cou-" I was interrupted by Alice embarking me into a hug. The tears began to fall slowly down my cheeks – the memories flooding back.

"Bella, It's okay. I had such a big go at him yesterday! And he didn't even realise what was wrong! Right; you want Edward? Well then we'll have to show him what he's missing!" she exclaimed; a thoughtful look in her eyes.

"Alice, wait. I shouldn't have to change for him. I want him to like me for me! Anyway, he's not the same Edward. He's changed so much over this week. He's been acting so obnoxious and it's like he doesn't care about anything apart from who's his next target to take into the cupboard!" I yelled, venting it all out. Alice seemed to agree with me, nodding her head to what I was saying.

"Well, maybe we could try and get you to meet someone else? I know someone called Jacob! He's good looking, and a nice guy!" she exclaimed.

"No, Alice. I just want to leave it for a while, please." I sighed. "Now let me get ready for school – I'll see you later!" with that, she waved at me, turned her back, and pranced out of my room.

I threw my last pair of jeans onto the bed, frustrated. I didn't know what to wear! I had seriously considered what Alice had said – I wanted to make an effort. Not too much, but enough to at least try and get Edward to notice. My hair was loose, down to my waist and I had a cute, small, white flower in it. In the end, I decided to wear my skinniest skinny jeans and a white ruffle top with black spots on it, and a black cardigan. Finishing the outfit, I wore my black and white converse and a beaded bracelet. I looked at myself in my full-length mirror, checking to see if I looked okay. I realised I could be here forever deciding, so I just grabbed my bag and hurried down the stairs, ready to face another day of school. Another day of Edward.


A/N: So there we go! The next chapter should be posted in a few days! PLEASE REVIEW! :)