Towards the Edge
Summary: Bella moves to Forks because Charlie finally gets custody of his 16 year old mentally ill daughter, and gets her away from her psychotic mother and her care-taking husband. Nothing is as it seems with Bella. She's witty, smart, and down-right beautiful. There's something about her that gets Edward curious. That and he understand her mind. Bella doesn't understand why Edward is drawn to her so much when she is so broken, but Edward hopes to change her view on herself as he vows to protect this vulnerable, too curious, daring little creature with his immortal life. And maybe along the way, find out what on earth is after her. The downfall of Edward's plan; Bella can barely communicate without it being incoherent and jumbled. And also; something dangerous and terrifying is Bella's life and soul.
Rating of this chapter: E
Pairing: Obviously it's Bella/Edward. Although I haven't fully decided when I'll put Edward into action.
Chapter Pairing: A little bit of FAMILIAL Bella/Cullens –except Esme. That includes Edward as well. He's not into play just yet!
Disclaimers: I don't own Twilight. It all belongs to S. Meyers and her publishing company, and all that. I'm not making money off this, though I wish I could… I don't own the characters of Twilight, I just play with them. The story plot is mine, and any other characters that I come up with. Feel free to message me about any of them.
Warnings: There are mentions of mental disorders in this story. Also mentions of attempted suicide caused by the mental disorders. I myself am diagnosed with one of her mental disorders, so I'm going off my experiences, and the doctor's information. Also, there may be some gruesome parts sometime ahead from now. Just to warn you, so if you get light headed easily or just hate those types of things, stop reading now.
Chapter Warnings: None I think.
Spoilers: Um, None I think. This doesn't really follow the book that well. So I think you're safe.
A/N: Alright. Chapter three has begun! I'm going to try to stay in third-person as I think it's easier on me for writing this story. Don't like it? Don't freaking' read it!
Chapter Three: Bella Meets the Cullens
It was that time. Bella gave her grinning father a glare from what he was making her do. Bella had no wish to do this today. But Charlie had insisted that it would be good for her to get out, enjoy bonding and trusting Baxter's ability to lead her, and meet people her own age. So, here Bella was; standing in front of Forks High School with everyone staring at her like a piece of meat. Bella did not like those looks. She thought she was perfectly normal, and didn't deserve stares. She knew why they were staring though. She had Baxter with her at school. He had been hooked to a special harness that went around Bella's tiny waist. Charlie adamantly refused to let her hold his leash at school for some reason; only saying he was trained to lead her this way. Baxter was hooked to Bella's special harness from his own guiding pack that every service dog owned that had his name and Bella's own name one each side. Baxter was sitting patiently beside the glaring Bella while he sniffed and looked around at all the people.
''Here's your pack, Bella. Now; don't forget to give this to each of your teachers before class. You should see Tyler today along with the rest of your old friends. Have fun, and everything will be just fine. I promise, baby.'' Charlie handed over a hanging ID card with information that he himself put around her neck, and Bella's blue pack that she snatched away from the chuckling Charlie who only kissed her head lovingly, patted Baxter on the head, and went back to the cruiser to drive away.
Bella glared heavily at the retreating car and dropped her pack with a thump on the cold ground. Bella turned to face the small town's only high school. It was old and depressed looking. Same as how Bella felt right now. She looked around to see all the high school teenagers just looking at her and whispering to their friends. It made Bella want to glare even more, but she was afraid that she might set them on fire with how much ferocity she was glaring with. Though, Bella knew that was entirely impossible. No human can spontaneously catch people on fire. It just wasn't possible, and Bella only believed in reality; not fiction. Bella went to put her hair up in a pony tail so it wouldn't get in her way today. She thought she should get her bangs trimmed as they were getting so long. They were in her eyes almost.
Baxter whining had gotten Bella to look down at the Doberman. He was looking at her with his wide blue eyes and panting that made Bella see his breath from the cold air. She had almost forgotten about it being this cold as she had on her tight silver jacket. She looked apologetically to her faithful companion as she picked up her pack, and put it on. She looked around for the front office, but had no idea where it was, so she looked back to her awaiting Doberman and pointed to the school as if she was saying 'lead me'. Baxter understood his mistress's unsaid command as he was trained to look for. He huffed and led the forced to follow Bella to the front office, easily avoiding the curious people as he went the most spacious route. Bella did not like crowds, as Baxter was trained to know, so for her comfort; Baxter would lead her around all the whispering, gossiping teenagers with ease.
Charlie had brought Baxter to school last week to get familiar with the school. He was shown her classes, the gym, the cafeteria, even the art room. He even stayed through the classes – like he would when he would lead Bella – and even the cafeteria. He learned how to stay in the lunch line, stay at Bella's desk, and where he would be placed when Bella went to gym. Baxter took it all in stride. Baxter was an eager Doberman that loved learning as Charlie saw. That was what drew him to Baxter as a puppy when he raised him for the special job of watching and caring for Bella; his life mistress. The one he was supposed to protect and lead until he wasn't able to anymore. He had many brothers and sisters at home to play with, but he was chosen out of all of them. His siblings stayed at home to watch the house, and Baxter went to work for Bella. Baxter took notice of a familiar sent as he looked towards a group of standing teenagers. They were the odd smelling ones. Like the one at the hospital. He kept his guard up as he passed them confidently. Bella took no notice of them at all because she was looking around with a glare. That was okay though for her service dog. He was supposed to take notice of things and not worry his mistress.
Baxter had led Bella to the door of the front office where Tyler Crowley was waiting with an excited smile, along with two other boys and three girls.
''Bella, You're here!'' Tyler yelled with enthusiasm as he lifted Bella from the ground form a hug that shocked Bella. She swatted him away with a small smile, and he grinned back happily. A blonde boy with baby blue eyes and a big smile did the same, along with a black-haired, black-eyed Asian boy.
''Wow, Bella; why are you so short? You're parents are like, six foot!'' The blonde called out with a big smile that made a, taller - than – Bella, Asian girl with glasses smack him on the arm with a smile.
''Shut up Mike! Bella's a perfect size! Do you remember me, Bella? We were best friends as small kids?'' The girl asked with a gentle voice and soft smile.
Bella thought for a moment before blinking and removing a picture from her pocket and showing the girl. The girl looked at it with a bigger smile than before. The teens crowed around her with smiles as they saw the picture of all of them together as little kids.
''An-gel-a.'' Bella pronounced with small difficulty. She never spoke so much as her words wouldn't come out right. She had tried to say it as she would as a child though. 'Angela' heard Bella and continued to smile.
''So you do remember? You always had good memory.'' Angela stated as Bella hugged her. Bella was a whole lot shorter than her, but Angela didn't care. Angela as a child would try to always be around little Bella growing up. She would try to care for her like Renee would, and always help her out. Like a mother would.
A blond girl scoffed and rolled her eyes with a barely there annoyance. ''When did Bella not have good memory, Angela, or good hearing for that matter?'' The blond girl stated with her brunette companion agreeing with a smile.
''Never of course, Lauren!'' The Asian boy exclaimed while he hooked his arm around Angela's shoulder, despite her rolling her eyes. Bella saw this, and swatted his hand away from her Angela; much to everyone's amusement as she gave him a light glare.
''You saw her, Eric! No touching 'her Angela'!'' The brunette playfully ordered with her hands on her hips with a smirk. Eric pouted at Bella, but she just continued to glare.
''But I want to Belly!'' Eric pouted.
Jessica just laughed along with her blond friend. ''Shut it, Eric! Where are Bella's papers, Tyler?'' The blonde asked a grinning Tyler that snapped his mind back to focusing.
''Oh! Thanks for reminding me, Lauren!'' Tyler pulled out papers with Bella's name on them and handed over her schedule – though it wasn't needed as Baxter knew where to go – and a pink slip that had to be signed by her teachers. Bella put her picture back in her pocket and took the papers from Tyler.
Bella looked over the schedule. She had art first period, then advanced trigonometry, World History, a speech class that Charlie insisted she have, lunch, Biology, advanced calculus, and then gym. Bella quite liked her school classes. Maybe she wouldn't be bored today after all.
''Well, Lauren and I have to get to class, so we'll see you guys later. Bye Bella. It was good seeing you again!'' Jessica pulled Lauren away with her as she started to whisper to Lauren about something Bella didn't know.
Angela sighed as she hugged Bella goodbye, saying she and Eric had to get to class along with Mike. Bella watched them go with an odd expression. She turned back to Tyler at his throat clearing. He was holding out an IPod touch.
''I downloaded all of your favorite music on there, so listen at anytime of the day when you get upset. Today might be a little hard for you, but it'll get easier, Bells. I promise.'' Tyler told her softly as he pressed the IPod to Bella's hand that he had in his own larger hand. He gave her a kiss on the cheek and walked away with a small smile and a wave. Bella just waved back.
After her old friends left her, Bella felt oddly alone. Something she never felt since she was a child and moved away from Forks. Everyone had grown, matured, and went their separate ways. Bella felt somewhat envious at that. She somehow knew she would never be like Tyler or Angela. Bella dropped her hand onto her Doberman's head to pet him as he whined. Bella only looked to him and pointed in front of her. Baxter went to work with his mistress's command, and led her to her class.
Bella had never taken notice of the five pairs of topaz eyes watching her with curiosity. She never even took notice that a few of them let tiny smiles grace their inhumanly beautiful faces as they gazed at their future sibling.
''She's so small.'' The large boy said softly.
The tiny girl nodded. ''Yes, but she's so beautiful.'' A tall blond boy put his arm around the tiny black-haired girl.
''It looks like she has attachments to Crowley and Weber, more so than the rest of them. She just looks so alone and lost.'' The large boy put out there.
''I felt some envy from her a few seconds ago. I don't know why though.'' The blond boy said while watching the retreating form of the too small girl and her faithful companion enter the building. ''She's a little timid right now, but Carlisle said that she didn't do well in crowds, so it's expected.''
The large boy nodded his acceptance. ''Yeah, but she is prone to severe mood swings, so she might not mean it. The envy, I mean.''
A blond girl huffed in annoyance. ''Why Carlisle doesn't just leave her be is a mystery. She's not worth it. I mean, look at her! She can't even go to school without a damn dog!'' She hissed.
''Bella is very smart, Rosalie. She is a pure genius. She surpasses any of us in IQ. You're just jealous of her being chosen by Carlisle.'' The small girl said in defense of her soon to be baby sister.
The blond girl glared at her sister. ''What's to be jealous of, Alice? She's broken!''
''That's enough.'' The bronze-haired man ordered with fierceness none have ever heard before, shocking his siblings into statues. He looked to his blond sister with a fire in his darkened topaz eyes. ''You will treat her with due respect, Rosalie, or you will not speak of her at all. Whether you like it or not; that girl is our destined sister. She will be a part of our family, and we will protect her and watch over her like Carlisle wishes. Think of someone other than yourself, Rosalie, or do not think at all as I tire of hearing you. We'll meet at lunch. Everyone knows what to do today when you see Bella in class. Do your jobs well, or you will explain yourselves to Carlisle why you disobeyed his order.'' The bronze-haired man finished as he gracefully left for his class, leaving behind his shocked siblings.
The small black-haired girl let her thoughts reach her brother as he walked away. You will not regret your decision, Edward. Have faith, patients, and trust in her and yourself. I know you will do Carlisle proud, and also yourself.
The bronze-haired man hoped to make his father proud. He had to prove himself, and he would.
***EDWARDxBELLA***
Period 1 - Art
''Very good, Bella! You drew Baxter very well! Keep up the good work!'' Bella's art teacher said with too much excitement in Bella's mind. Bella just continued to sketch her companion with ease as he just stayed put on the ground next to her. Bella was recalling the moment when Baxter had very cutely tilted his head with his big blue eyes shining as he looked at her. She was trying to get the shading of his fur correct, but was having trouble so far to point she glared at the paper so many times trying to order it to be the right shade. Her class mates had started to talk about her after seeing that, but Bella ignored it. She was used to it, and always would be.
''Try not to press so hard on the shading. Just tilt your hand a bit, and lightly color. That always helps me.''
Bella looked up from her position at the table and noticed the small, pale, topaz-eyed girl with black spiky hair and a warm smile from across her. Bella recognized the eyes of topaz. She immediately thought of a picture of Doctor Carlisle. She didn't look like him, but she had the topaz gemmed eyes.
''Car-lisle'' Bella half-asked the girl who just kept smiling in return.
''Carlisle Cullen is my dad. My name is Alice Cullen and the quiet one next to me is Jasper Hale. Do you know Carlisle?'' Alice asked Bella, who in turn, flipped through her art book that was full of pictures to a sketch of her abnormally handsome, young doctor. Bella showed Alice and Jasper. Alice made an 'ahh' sound and Jasper just gave a small smile.
''You sketch very well. '' Jasper said quietly. Bella looked to him. He had a type of honey blonde hair that curled past his ears. He was also pale like Alice. He was tall and lean, but Bella could see with her vision that he had definite muscles on his arms. His eyes were a dark topaz though. He still looked quite friendly, despite his rigid posture.
''Yes. You captured Carlisle's face quite well, even his body with his; 'Mr. I Am a Doctor' coat. He would love to see that!'' Alice exclaimed quietly, much to the classes shock. Bella wondered why they were looking like fishes out of water, but she wouldn't ask. That only involved talking, and she did not want to.
Bella flipped back to Baxter's page to try the shading Alice's way. It worked pretty well, and it seems Alice had noticed, for she smiled so wide Bella thought of the impossible; her face would split open.
''Don't break your face, Alice dear.'' Jasper teased the ever grinning Alice.
''Hush, Jazzy dear. You're ruining my happy moment.'' Alice replied, making Jasper chuckle softly at her. Alice had rebuked by reaching under the table and pinching his thigh. Jasper jolted unnoticeably, but Alice caught it and sent a feeling of amusement to Jasper.
'' You're being a bad girl, Alice! No lunch for you!'' Jasper taunted Alice with a mock expression of scolding.
Alice gazed with a bored expression over to Jasper, but her emotions were of mirth. ''Then there's no bed for you Jazzy dear.''
Jasper couldn't tell if she was serious, or it was just playful, so he just kissed her cheek quickly and went back to his sketch of a lion. Showing he lost the battle. Alice grinned and went back to drawing one of her visions. It was a happy one with the Chief, Bella, and Renee Dwyer all together when Bella was young. Alice flipped the page to see one of Bella and her friends as children. Bella was close to Tyler and Angela, this Alice knew. But Alice did not know if Tyler's feeling were of a brotherly love, or a lover's. She hoped that it wasn't the last for her vision would become sketchy when it came to Edward. Alice knew though, she just knew, that Edward would get his chance of happiness. She hoped for both Bella and Edward's future, that Bella would give Edward that small thread of trust that he needs to push her in the right direction of their family.
Alice dared a look up to see Bella gazing out the open window with a focused expression. Alice wondered what she was looking at in the forest, but Alice saw nothing when she looked. Bella was perhaps lost in her own world right now. Her loyal Doberman sat upright and pawed at Bella's thin leg that was covered from her black leggings, effectively bringing her out of her day dream. Bella patted the Doberman before once more gazing out the window, then down to her sketch pad in thought. To Alice; it looked like she was stuck in deciding if she would draw something.
''She's confused, and a little scared. She's wary of something. I'm making a note to tell Carlisle later. He needs to know her moods.'' Jasper muttered out of everyone's hearing pitch.
Alice nodded her agreement. Alice would make a note on how odd she was acting as well. Maybe she was seeing something, but that wasn't possible. Carlisle had her on medication that he started a week ago. It would be in effect by now. Alice didn't see any future of Carlisle changing her medicine or the dosage, so it wasn't that. Alice just wanted to help her future baby sister anyway she could. And if constantly looking into her future of medication would do that; then Alice would do just that. She would not let Carlisle down in her mission on getting Bella used to her, and soon trusting her. Carlisle has her trust, and soon Alice would, too. It was just a waiting game. But that was okay. For Mary-Alice Brandon Cullen loved games. And she always won.
***EDWARDxBELLA***
Period 2 – Advanced Trigonometry
''Here you are, Bella. I want you to work on this packet for this class period. Do as many as you can, and show your work. Just skip the ones you don't know for now, and we'll look at them after school, okay?'' Mr. Jowles, the trig teacher, explained as he set a thick packet down on Bella's desk.
Bella looked at the packet as the teacher walked away. She became semi-bug eyed when she saw the amount problems. She flipped through the packet quickly, noticing Mr. Jowles had indeed made hard work to keep Bella from being bored. She thought this was well played on his part. Bella looked down at her resting companion. Baxter looked up when his mistress showed him the packet. He only huffed and laid his head back down to rest. He wouldn't be fooled by that trick again.
Bella pouted a tad bit before sighing softly, and getting to work. She had been hoping Baxter would be a real dog and eat the large packet of problems, but he wouldn't. Bella almost thought of letting him eat herself as she was just a big problem herself. It would be better would it not? If someone would just end her – Bella slammed her palm on her desk, making everyone in the class jump in shock and turn to her. Bella just ignored it as she attempted to forget what she was just thinking and blinked rapidly. Something she only did when angry. Baxter had started to whine at Bella, trying to get her calm again. He didn't understand what happened, but he wanted her calm now. Baxter tried nuzzling her leg, but Bella ignored him.
'' Get back to work everyone! If I don't see you working in the next three seconds; everyone has detention after school on Friday for two hours!'' Mr. Jowles barked out, causing all the startled students to turn to their work again. They didn't want to be here after school on a Friday of all days. The teacher walked briskly to the back of the room that consisted of his agitated student. It was only fifteen minutes into class, and he didn't understand why Bella seemed so agitated.
Mr. Jowles squatted down to Bella's level to see into her eyes. This was the best way of communicating with Bella he was told.
''Bella what's wrong?'' He whispered in a vain attempt to show that his other students didn't belong in this conversation, though it was indeed a vain attempt.
Bella continued to blink to clear the thoughts away. She unconsciously rubbed her arms. Something she did to recall her mistake. Mr. Jowles noticed the movement.
''Do your arms hurt, Bella? Do you want to go to the nurse?'' He asked her, hoping for an answer. What he got was another student answering.
''She had some stitches put in last week that my father did, and he said that flares were normal, but she should go to the nurse for pain killers. I can take her. I know what medicine she needs.'' Mr. Jowles looked up from Bella's blinking face to his best student; Edward Cullen, who was sitting calmly next to his agitated special needs student who was rubbing harder at her arms. He thought it was probably best for her to get out of here right now, before she blew up and he had to call the nurse and other staff.
''Very well Mr. Cullen. Please lead her to the nurse. You're excused from class today as long as you help her to her next class, and you turn in your work tomorrow first thing in the morning. You seem to know more than I do, so I will leave Bella in your capable hands.'' Mr. Jowles looked to the Doberman who was continuing his whining.
''Baxter lead.'' He gave one of the commands that the Chief had taught the teachers and the signal that had the Doberman on his feet, and grabbing at Bella's sleeve to get her moving with his teeth. Though, she would have to move if he walked away as he was still linked to her harness, Baxter instead pulled at her sleeve. Mr. Jowles said nothing as the Doberman attempted to make Bella move from her frozen state. He was taught that if this happened; to let Baxter handle it fully as he knew what to do better than anyone and how to do it correctly.
Baxter's increasing demands on Bella had made her absently stand up as the Doberman, still biting her sleeve, led her to the front and waited for the following student to open the door. Edward had grabbed Bella's work and pack, along with his own, and quickly walked to the front to open the door for the Doberman to lead his mistress out. As soon as they left, the class went in an uproar with gossip, but Mr. Jowles wouldn't have any of it.
''Ms Stanley, Ms. Mallory, Mr. Johanna, and Mr. Clyde; you four have detention on Friday after school for two hours for disobeying me! I'll be calling your parents to inform them!'' Mr. Jowles barked out to the four students that Edward could hear started to protest as they made it out side in the cold. That would be a hard blow for Bella to learn about Mallory and Stanley gossiping about her. Baxter had led the two teens to a bench for Bella to sit at and calm down. Baxter knew what he was doing, and he would do it slowly. Edward was impressed with the young Doberman's ability to handle the small situation. Edward decided to send a quick text to Carlisle about what happened to see what he wanted done.
'Carlisle – Bella had a small episode in trig. What would you like me to do? – EAMC'
Edward stood as he continued to watch Bella carefully. She had pulled out an IPod Touch that Tyler Crowley had given her to listen to. She looked like she didn't know how to use it because she kept flipping it over.
''Would you like some help, Bella?'' Edward asked formally, but not expecting an answer.
Like he expected after a few minutes of no answering, Bella just sat there with her Doberman's head in her lap. Edward noticed that she was wearing black tights under her shorts that were lengthened to the middle of her thighs. She had no jacket on and he wondered if she put it in her locker. She didn't seem cold, but he didn't want her to get sick, so he texted Alice to bring her coat to him now.
It wasn't long after the text was sent that Alice came out running with a jacket.
''Here, she will need this on now or she'll be really sick for awhile.'' Alice stated as she handed over the jacket to Edward. ''I don't know if we'll be able to get it on her though. I've seen Carlisle do it, so he should be on his way. You have a text.'' Alice stated just as Edward's phone went off.
Edward looked at the new text.
Edward – I am already down the street. I know where you are located. Give me two minutes. Make sure Baxter is with her. He is not to leave her. Tell Alice to return to class and you stay with Bella. -CC
''Go back to class, Alice. Carlisle is two minutes away.'' Edward told Alice who did what he asked her to do and went to class. She now had to make up an excuse for her American History teacher on why she zoomed out of class without a pass. Or telling him why she left in the first place.
Edward smirked at his sister's thoughts of just charming him. It wasn't even a minute later that Carlisle showed up walking briskly over to Edward, the silent Bella, and the ever watchful Doberman.
Edward briefly told Carlisle what had happened in class from the point of Bella being bug-eyed at the work, to her trying to make her dog eat it, and her slamming her fist down on the desk after starting the packet with fear radiating off of her. Carlisle thought for a moment.
''What is she thinking?'' Carlisle asked his son who just shrugged.
''I can't understand it. Her minds all jumbled, fuzzy, and confusing. I can read her mind, just not understand it.'' Edward explained the best he could. Carlisle just looked more shocked. There had never been a mind that Edward wasn't able to read in all of his one hundred and four years as a vampire. It just proved that Bella was something else.
Edward wanted nothing more than to be able to understand Bella's jumbled mind. Her mind showed serious signs of illness left untreated for years. He wondered when the last time Bella had taken medication before coming to Forks, but assumed that she never did from what Carlisle explained to the family the other day. She lived with her mother, and her husband in Phoenix, Arizona. She tried to kill herself due to unknown reasons. Her mother had custody taken away by the Chief. She moved down here to get help for her mental illnesses; Asperger's Syndrome and Severe Schizophrenia. Edward wondered if there was anything left undiagnosed, but Carlisle wouldn't have made that mistake. Asperger's children were difficult to handle alone, and needed proper and tender care. Someone who will listen, let them speak; let them do what settles their mind. Even if it meant being dragged places by them to satisfy those children. Mentally ill children needed that type of care. Someone understanding and knows what they're doing.
Edward hoped Charlie Swan knew what he was doing as he watched his father talk to Bella. Bella was listening for she was repeating what Carlisle said in her head clearly. Bella rubbed at her arms again causing Carlisle to rub her arms comfortingly. He was telling her that she had a reason for doing it, and that was her reason alone. He just didn't want her doing it again because it would scare him and Charlie along with Baxter. That made Edward smile. Carlisle really was good with her. When Edward saw Bella smile though, he knew why Carlisle wanted her as his baby daughter. She was beautiful, but so unsure of herself. He didn't like that one bit. Something inside of Edward stirred at the thought. Edward made himself a promise that he would show the creature before him that she was beautiful, worth everything he had to give.
Edward wanted to just take her and hold her, but he had to wait. When he saw the two interacting, he knew he made a big step in gaining that thread of trust that Alice said he needed. He had brought Bella the person she trusted. Even though Bella didn't trust Edward, he had gotten someone who had her trust. And it was someone she liked.
Now: for Bella to trust Edward. He wouldn't stop until he got it.
EDWARDxBELLA
Period 3 – World History
Bella hated History with a passion. Everyone stared at her when they could turn around to the back of the room. She could clearly hear whispers of normal high school rumors started to slip. This was why Bella never went to public school before. She had her mother to teach her at home, along with Phil and a few teachers that came to her house. Public school never worked out for her for many reasons; this being one of them.
Bella was a little shocked that Doctor Carlisle had brought her to this class himself. He had spoken to the young teacher to excuse Bella's absence for the first fifteen minutes of class. Bella thought he had the teacher wrapped around his little finger. Well; maybe not so little, but the analogy fit so Bella used it. She even had it with two topaz eyed boys – they were more like men to Bella. There was a big one. Not fat, but so muscular he looked more like a bear. Maybe a teddy bear with how much he smiled at Jasper Hale in the class. He was tall and had short black hair that caused his bright topaz eyes to stand out more, and was pale like Alice and Jasper. How beautiful could these people be? Though; if Bella was honest with herself, when she looked to Edward Cullen the first time after Doctor Carlisle spoke to her; she would say he won hands down.
Edward had bronze hair that looked gelled to be messy. He had dark topaz eyes, almost black. He was pale, like the rest. He was tall, strong looking with obvious muscle. He didn't show like Emmett – That's what the big one said was his name – but Bella could definitely see muscle. What was it with muscle, beauty, and perfection with the doctor's family? But Bella wouldn't complain. They were nicer than the other people in her classes so far. They talked to her normally; like they knew her for years. Kind of like Tyler did in the hospital and today. He never treated her differently no matter what. She didn't know what to feel for Tyler except that he's a great brother to have. But Bella didn't want to ruin her relationship with the only guy that saw her for being her own person. But, she couldn't make herself fall in love or have those 'feelings' for a guy with Tyler. She could see Edward and her but – WAIT!
'What did I just think?' Bella had to think rationally about this. It wouldn't happen! Social standards rarely show a successful relationship with a perfect guy and messed up girl, except in movies that is. It just wasn't rational. And Bella always thought rationally. But it did hurt to think that it would never even have a chance. And Bella didn't know why.
Emmett Cullen gazed over to his concentrated soon-to-be sister, and saw her staring off into space. Emmett wished he could know what she was trying to think of. He wondered what Edward saw in her mind earlier, but he just wouldn't say! He wouldn't let it get to him. He would get it out of his mind reading brother eventually.
''Hey Jazz? What is she feeling? She looks; lost almost.'' Emmett muttered out of human hearing.
Jasper looked over discreetly to Bella to get a better reading on her. For some reason, he couldn't really read her unless he stayed focused on her concentrated. ''Lonely, saddened, disappointed; mostly depression right now. I'll make a note for Carlisle.'' He whispered back to his curious brother, who was ignoring his work for little break to keep up appearances.
'I got a text.'' Emmett told him, still out of human hearing. He pulled out his cell phone to read the new text. ''It's Alice. She says Bella has to eat lunch today because she hasn't eaten for two days. Apparently the Chief couldn't get her to eat, and when he was able to; it wasn't a lot. Alice says she can't lose any more weight.'' Emmett finished as he replied back to her.
Jasper hummed as he thought of maybe manipulating her to be hungry so she could eat. He never tried it, but he could give it a shot. ''I can try to manipulate her, but I do not think it will work. I never made a human hungry before.'' Jasper told himself.
Emmett agreed as he kept watch on the small girl that was focusing her attention on the forest outside. Emmett wondered why she did that. Alice said that Bella did the exact same thing in art class before her dog snapped her out of it. As if on cue: the Doberman sat up and pawed at Bella's leg, bringing her back to the present. She looked around before she turned back to her paper in front of her.
Emmett couldn't wait till she finally became part of the family. He was utterly shocked at Carlisle's announcement that he had plans on changing Bella soon. Rose had been angry that he would decide that, but Carlisle had put her in her place by stating he was the coven leader, and his decisions were law. Edward had backed him up by saying if she didn't like it, she could leave the family that she wasn't even happy in. Emmett wasn't even able to consol Rosalie as he felt the same way. She was never happy around anyone. He wanted his mate happy, but he would never leave the family. No matter how much he loved her. It wasn't Rosalie's decision if Carlisle wanted to change a human to be part of the family. After Emmett had heard about the girl, he wanted to meet her and get to know her. He wanted to play games with her, and just listen to her talk. He was told that Carlisle had been taken by her smile when she smiled at him in the hospital. He said her happiness was contagious to the extreme, and he wished for nothing more than her safety and happiness. He had the undying urge to protect her like a father would his young. That made Emmett even more excited.
Emmett just hoped that Bella would like him as much as she liked Carlisle. He also hoped to see her smile just once. He thought she would be even more beautiful than she was already. He couldn't wait to have some fun!
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Lunch
"Bella! You have to eat something! You're hungry and I know it!'' Tyler stated with a glare to match Bella's own glare.
Bella just continued to glare at him. She didn't know if this was a trick for her to talk or for her to eat something that tasted nasty. They were pretty much the center of attention in the cafeteria. Even Bella and Tyler's friends were staring with amusement. A 5 foot girl and a 6"1 boy having a go about food in a school would get around town. Bella was sure of it. Baxter was just sitting down beside Bella and looked between the two before deciding he would go in the lunch line despite Bella's silent order. He was told she had to eat today, so Baxter would get her food.
Bella was jerked backwards by her Dobermans pulling. She would have fallen if someone with a cold hand hadn't caught her.
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Suspense! Does this count as a cliff hanger? I always wanted to make one like this :3 I know, most people hate cliff hangers, but if it keeps you on your toes and on this story just to see what happens, THEN SO BE IT!
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NEWS: I am trying my best on 'The Small Black and White Wolf, but it may be on HOLD for awhile. I might post the waiting chapter then go on HOLD until I get a few chapters written.
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Col. Rage