Married at Seventeen

Chapter three:

I walked into math class or well I tried to once I got there. I went to my seat throwing my backpack onto the floor. Jessica looked at me shocked. I'm usually not the angry, violent type of person. It's just that Mike is pissing me off! Why is he trying to control me now more than before? He's never restricted me on who I can and can't see so why is he starting now?

I grabbed my math book and binder out of my backpack and set them on the desk. I knew Jessica was looking at me wondering what's bothering me. I didn't even have to look at her to feel her eyes on me.

When Mike walked in the room like he was going to kill somebody, something seemed to click in her head. She looked at Mike and then at me and then Mike again. I guess she wasn't sure on what she wanted to do.

I looked at the clock, five more minutes and then class would start. I sighed and leaned against the back of my chair, "Hey um…Bella, I know it's none of my business but are you and Mike fighting?"

Was it me or did she say Mikes name a little too eager. I just rolled my eyes, "It's nothing Jess, were fine." I lied. That didn't even sound convincing to me.

"What's going on?" she pressed.

"He just doesn't want me to talk to Edward." I still wasn't looking at her, "That and he's acting like he owns me now."

"Well technically doesn't he?" she asked, and I turned my head slowly to meet hers.

"Um no he doesn't Jess," I said shocked. "It's my body not his and besides I'm not married to him so technically he owns no part of me," I think I was more mad at myself now. I finally managed to whisper, "I'm just his girlfriend."

"Yes you are his girlfriend which makes you technically his." Jessica told me again. "It's quite simple if you ask me. If you're dating the guy he has a right in what you can and can't do."

"Well I'm also Edward's wife so technically I'm his too." I shot back. A part of me actually wished I was his.

"Bella it's only pretend. It's for school so technically no you're not. You're Mikes and only his." She said happily.

I sighed and decided to let it drop. She was just as stubborn as Mike only she was nice about it. I mean seriously what was she trying to get at anyways. Is she trying to tell me that it's only normal for a guy to be controlling over his girlfriend enough to drive her insane! I didn't want to be here anymore. I just wanted the day to be over so I could leave.

I looked up to find Mike glaring at me. I guess after class would be fun. Well at least I get a break since he goes to history next and I go to Spanish.

Trying to pay attention was hard. At least we weren't really learning anything new so I wasn't going to be killing myself to try and figure out how you do this. The period went by rather fast actually and then the bell rang. Almost afraid to leave, I put my things in my book bag slowly then stood up. I walked over to the doors where Mike was waiting for me. I was actually happy I didn't see him until lunch again.

"I'm going to get to class. I'll see you at lunch and yes we are defiantly going to be talking," His voice was angry. Nothing happy about it. "I'm pretty sick of your attitude lately and it's about time it changed," I didn't say anything to him I just stared at him, "If you don't think it can well, I can always change it for you." After that he stormed away leaving me behind.

Spanish went by in a blur and so did history. I think I literally crawled to lunch. I don't really remember ever walking that slow in a long time. Why was I so scared to see Mike again? What did he mean by, I can always change if for you? I shivered as I opened the door to the cafeteria. I went into the lunch line like always but I somehow lost my appetite, so I just got a bottle of water. As I walked out of the lunch line I just had to run into someone. I guess that's what I get for not paying attention to where I'm going.

His strong arms caught me before I could hit the ground, "Are you alright?" he asked me as he helped me stand up straight. "You look pale are you feeling alright?"

My luck, out of everyone here I had to run into him. He was now smiling at me but his eyes didn't. "Bella?" his soft velvet voice said again.

"I'm fine," I mumbled, "I guess I wasn't paying attention to where I was going." I hope Mike wasn't looking for me. If he saw me right now he'd probably kill Edward, or just start screaming at me. "I should probably go." As I began to walk away he stopped me by grabbing my arm.

"I was actually hoping I could eat lunch with you today? You know get to know you better?" he said and looked down disappointed, "You're not eating?"

"I'm not hungry today." I was now looking around like a maniac. I wonder if Mike was even here yet. I thought I took my time getting here.

"Well I guess not eat, but how about you sit with me?" he asked again hoping that he would get a yes.

"I don't think that's a good idea." I whispered looking down. Why was I such a coward? Maybe it was because I didn't want to see his face drop. He looked all happy.

My eyes then grew wide as the doors opened. Mike and Jessica walked in together. Edward looked over and sighed, "He doesn't want you to talk to me?"

It didn't really sound like a question but a statement. "No not really."

"Why do you let him get to you, Bella?" he asked staring at me, "It's not like he controls you," I couldn't even look at him. I was a coward, "I guess I'll be over there if you change your mind. I'll see you in class." And then he was gone.

Mike was coming towards me with Jess right beside him. They were talking but I couldn't hear about what. I looked at him and then over at Edward. He was now sitting with his family chatting away. I didn't know what to do anymore. "Hey honey," Mike said as he stopped in front of me, "Not hungry today?"

"Not really." I whispered. When was the yelling going to start? Or would he yell at me in a crowded room?

"Jess, I guess we'll meet you at the table." Mike said to her as she picked up a tray. She simply nodded and started grabbing her food.

"We can wait for her." I told him. "It won't take her long."

"Okay then," he was angry. Oh no! "Why were you talking to Edward?"

"I ran into him coming out of the lunch line." I couldn't look at him and that just made things worse.

"I told you not to talk to him!" he looked pissed, "Stay away from him Bella otherwise we will be have problems!"

"Problems like what exactly?" I said so softly I didn't even know if he could hear me.

"Just stay away from him, Bella, he's just trying to break us apart!" he took a step closer towards me and I stepped back. He looked repulsed. "Honey you know I would never hurt you right?"

I didn't answer him, I just looked away. I could feel the tears coming up. Trying to keep them back would be more difficult. I looked over at Edward who had been looking at me. He looked worried like he knew something I didn't. That was a sick feeling, his brothers and sisters also staring. I wonder if they did knew something I didn't?

"Come one lets go sit down?" his voice was lighter now.

"Is she okay?" Jessica asked standing next to him with her lunch tray.

"She's fine," Mike assured her, "Now let's go and join the others before lunch ends." They started to walk away but I didn't move. My feet were frozen. Why did I even go out with him in the first place? That I couldn't remember. He used to be so nice and kind to me but now. "Bella are you coming?" his voice was harsh, I expected that.

I started to walk but I didn't go to him. Instead I walked right passed him and I left the cafeteria leaving them behind me. I think he might have yelled my name but I didn't turn around, I really didn't want to find out. I was almost to the office hoping they would let me go. Then I heard him yell my name again.

I wonder if they will ask me what's wrong. I look terrible and my trader tears starting to run down my face. "BELLA!" he yelled my name again. I was almost to the office doors too. I sighed and decided to turn around. It wasn't Mike that went after me, it was Edward. He looked like he could kill someone right now but his eyes were soft. I didn't know what to do, that and I was in shock.

"Isabella what happened?" he asked me as his walking slowed, "Are you crying?"

I looked away knowing that I was. I was just too embarrassed to admit it, "No." I said and my voice cracked.

He sighed, "What happened?"

"Nothing I just want to go home!" I half yelled and I turned to the office doors again but he stopped me.

"If you want to go home, throwing a fit won't get you there." He told me, "Just go in there with me and don't say anything okay?"

He was helping me? I couldn't say anything so I just nodded and walked in with him right behind me. "Sit down." He whispered and walked over to the desk.

"Mr. Cullen, hello what can I do for you?"

"Yes um Miss. Swan isn't feeling well and I was wondering if I could take her home?" he asked her.

She looked over his shoulder and at me. I felt like I was going to pass out. Wow I am a coward! "I can excuse her from her classes," she said trying to speak normally. I wonder if he does that to everybody. "Do you need to be excused too?"

"Yes please if you don't mind?"

"Not at all, just make sure she gets some rest."

Edward walked over to me and he helped me up once he noticed that I was shaking. "I'll do that." And then we were out the door. We walked through the parking lot and I started to head to mine but he grabbed me by my jacket. "Bella you are in no condition to drive, I'll have Alice or someone drop it off."

"I'm fine seriously Edward, I can drive!"

"Bella, you can try but I'll just win and I am taking you home." Once we were standing outside of his car he unlocked it and got in. I did the same folding my arms.

"I really don't need to have you drive me Edward, I'm capable of driving myself." I hoped that would let him let me go.

It didn't work. He turned the engine on and put the car in reverse. I sighed as we left the parking lot. This was the first time I was actually alone with him. It was silent for the longest time until he spoke. "So what really happened today?"

I turned my head to look at him. He was still driving but he was looking at me. His eyes were curious. It felt like he was trying to figure something out with his mind but I let it go. "Nothing exciting really just the same old."

"Bella?" he actually sounded worried. I saw the houses pass by on my street and then I wondered how he knew where I lived. I was going to ask him but he pulled in my driveway, Charlie's cop car gone. "I wish you would tell me."

"It's just what Mike said to me." I was holding back the tears now. "Don't worry about it Edward I don't want a war to start."

He laughed at me, "A war now?"

"It's not funny Edward, Mike is the kind of person that will hurt you." I hope that might help him understand.

"I'd like to see that." I think he was picturing it in his head, him fighting with Mike because he had a huge smile on his face. I guess his humor was back. I sighed and put my backpack in my lap and I was about to reach for the handle. "Would I possibly be able to come in?" he asked me. His humor gone but his voice was serious. "I'd really like to talk to you about something's."

Charlie not home, Edward inside alone with me…talking. What's the worst that could happen besides Charlie finding out and having a fit because I had a boy over unsupervised? I sighed.

"Sure I guess you can come in Edward." My mind was wondering. "How did you know where I lived?" I asked as I opened my door. He was already out of the car and next to me. When did he get out? I rubbed my eyes. I guess I wasn't paying enough attention to notice.

He simply laughed and walked with me up to my house.

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