A/N: Hey guys what's new Jade here! I am so excited that everyone likes this story it is awesome. My mother sadly is cutting down on my computer time because apparently 8 hours a day is way too much and I only get 1 hour a day which is nowhere near enough time to write but it will work itself out. Remember that reviews are better than Edward feeding you Oreos and peanut butter.(Weird combo huh)

Skin Deep

Chapter 3: Secrets Out

BPOV

What's wrong with people in this town? I liked not being known well, let's rephrase that I liked the fact that no one ever wanted to know me. Now here in Forks people keep trying to get to know me especially the Cullen's and the Hale's. It all started out with Edward the Greek God of this little tiny town. He was really sweet and I felt horrible acting the way I did but I just didn't want someone I like getting close to me it wasn't safe for them. Today in school, I found out we all had gym together which completely sucked! I hated gym class. Well not the class just the fact that we all had to change together and I had to stand between the pixie Alice and the goddess Rosalie, and I have a sinking feeling they saw one of my back scars when my tank top slid up while I was putting my shorts up. I could swear I heard a gasp but when I went to look they were finishing up and heading up the steps to class.

In gym it wasn't that bad we did baseball which is my sport I love it. I love to hit the ball because it helps me let my anger. I mean all you have to do is pretend that the ball is Jonathan's head. It tends to make the game more fun. The coach offered me a spot on the baseball team but I told him no. I had to get a job; a job was my only salvation that was a place Jonathan would never go because he knew he would get a percent of my check so he could get his alcohol. I already saw the help wanted sign in the book store. It was the perfect job for me so I just walked in and asked the woman what was required. She told me all I needed to know was how to use the register and know a lot of authors I told her I could do both and she told me my job started now.

I loved my job; it was so peaceful there was no worrying where the next punch was going to come from. I was enjoying looking at all the books because no one had come in the store the entire time I was there and the lady who hired me would be back to close up she said I had to earn the right. I heard the bell above the door ring so I turned and said "Hello. Is there anything I can do for you?" then I turned to find the god himself standing there. "Why yes Bella, hello how are you it's nice to see you being talkative and friendly." "What do you need so I can get you out of this store." I replied in an icy tone thank god my boss wasn't here or she would not approve. "I take back my friendly comment I made. I was actually wondering if you had a copy of the catcher in the rye by chance." I looked at him and walked away I knew we had the book I was just looking at it a second ago. I went to the back of the store top shelf third book from the right, brought it to the front counter rang it up and asked if he needed anything else. I did not expect him to ask what he did. "Yes. I would also like your phone number and a date for dinner this Friday night." It was Thursday already and what was with him obviously my hiding didn't work to well. I had to be mean I had to keep him safe. "Well, you want a date correct?" he looked at me and winked "yes. That would be great." I smiled back. "Well Edwin. I would like the money for this book, you to leave this store and, a man that knows when to leave a girl alone." Edward looked furious "First of it is EDWARD not Edwin…" "Who cares" I interrupted. "And Second I won't give up so when you get the stick out of your ass call me." "Yea, sure Edmund. Can I have the money now so you can finally get out of my freakin' sight?" "Bella… Once again it is EDWARD… and fine here is your money" he handed me the cash and got extremely close to my face and whispered "Love you know you want me. Just let me have you" I shuddered he was so close and so sexy I wanted to lean in and kiss him, but I knew I had to piss him off to get him to leave me alone. I was just about to speak when 'ding' it was the stores bell and Jonathan walked into the store. "Hide" I whispered to Edward "for your own fucking safety hide". He did as he was told and Jonathan found me at the counter.

"Isabella hmm so this is your new job huh?" He moved a piece of my hair from my face and I flinched away from him. "Is there anyone working with you Isabella?" "No dad." I immediately regretted saying that because next thing I knew I was on the floor bleeding. I saw Edward hiding and mouthed 'don't move stay please' he nodded and Jonathan came up to me and kicked me in the stomach. I didn't scream I knew if I did it would be a burn and that is not how I wanted to be welcomed home tonight. "Don't ever flinch from me Isabella!!" He screamed at the top of his lungs. "Give me your !!!!" I crawled to where my purse was and handed it to him. He took all my cash. "Bitch you really need to be more like your mother that woman knew how to take a hit. You're a pathetic little piece of shit!" He stormed out of the book store and I got up and walked over to Edward. "He looked at me with tears in his eyes. "It looks like my secrets out. That Edward is why I wanted you to stay away. I don't want you going through that because he will kill you and I care for you too much to let that happen." Edward started to cry and said "Bella I am taking you to the hospital." "No Edward you can't he will find out." "Bella there is no way in hell I am letting you go back to him call your boss now you are quitting and you are going home with me I am sorry to be rude but you have no choice at the moment.

I called my boss and she showed up I told her that I had a family emergency that required me to leave for a while and I left with Edward to see his father at his house. As we pulled up I was astounded I had never seen a place so beautiful. We walked into the door and went straight to his father's study his mom and dad were already there because Edward had called them to let them know. As I walked in I felt to arms pull me into a hug it was his mother. I started to cry right away and slowly whispered "Hello Mrs. Cullen." "She looked at me you could tell she was crying too "Bella, sweetheart you can call me Esme, or even mom it doesn't matter whatever you are comfortable with." I smiled and said as nicely as I could thanks mom" and at that point Esme started to cry so hard you could tell she was struggling to breathe. Dr. Cullen came up behind her and said "Esme dear you need to calm down I know it is hard but you need to breathe. Also Bella I would love it if you called me dad because I have a strong feeling I am better than the one you have" I looked at him and smiled "No prob. Dad." He had a huge grin on his face and said to me. "Bella I just wanted to let you know I called the Police Chief Charlie and he knows we have to be secretive about this because your father still believes you are at work correct?" I nodded and sat down the fear of failing still fresh in my mind. Just then the door bell rang and Edward went to answer it and when he came back he brought Charlie back. Edward took the seat next to me that Esme was not occupying and Charlie looked at me and said "I know this is hard but Bella you need to start from the beginning." I nodded and Edward took my hand. I felt a spark when he touched me and knew I would be okay so I took a deep breath and began to tell my story.

When we were done I showed everyone my scars because they said I needed proof and Chief Swan left to arrest Jonathan. Edward and I walked hand in hand to the living room where the whole family was seated looking scared. I looked at them told them all hello and repeated my story again for the whole family. When I was done I looked up to see Emmett running towards me and picked me up into a huge hug. "I am so sorry baby sis. None of us knew!!!!" I started to cry as he called me baby sis even though he and I were the same age then Edward interrupted "Emmett um I think that she needs to breathe." I started to laugh and Emmett said sorry I told him it was ok and I got the same reactions not quite as large but the same understandings among as him among the family. Edward led me up to his room when it got late and said I could sleep on his bed and he would sleep on the couch in his room. I put my arms around him and whispered thank you and our lips got closer together until they finally touched it was soft at first but I could tell he was holding back and I didn't want that I slid my tongue across his lip and he opened his mouth as our tongues moved together. We both pulled away needing air. I smiled up at him and he smiled back and leaned down to kiss me on the forehead. Then he whispered softly in my ear "Love, would you like a shirt to borrow?" "Yes Edward. I would love one." He handed me a soft green button up and led me to the bathroom so I could change. I was happy with the way things were right now but I knew things would change because nothing in my life ever turns out perfect.

A/N: Yes it does sound like I'm done but I don't think that I am. I know I am not that good at writing but I am trying my hardest. Reviews are amazing so keep them coming and if you have any suggestions pm me!!!!

Jade