Chapter 4

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight.

BPOV

It's time for me to face the music. I have to walk back into this school, and face another day of torture. Alone.

Why? Because Edward is out of town for "A family trip." I can't blame him for having a life, I probably just need to get one of my own.

I pulled open the door to the school and was greeted with a sneer from Jessica Stanley. She looked me up and down before she laughed at me.

"Do you think getting new clothes would keep you out of our line light. Well bitch, news flash; clothes don't change the person in them."

I looked down at what I had on. A white t-shirt, blue jeans, and brand new shoes. I thought the clothes were the greatest gift anyone could ever give me.

"They are ugly, out of style, and so not designer. You would never catch me in something like that. I mean, I know you can't afford anything that cost real money because you can't get off your fat ass and work.." Jessica continued.

I drowned her out. Edward told me that if she ever tries to bring me down it's because she's angry, hurting, or just plain jealous; so I should ignore her. I look at her and for the first time I really see how she looks. Her hair was brown at the roots and blonde at the bottom, her breast were way to big for her body, her nose was perfectly straight, she had long blue fingernails, her voice was high pitched, she reeked of mint and perfume, her lips were bigger than her face, and she just looked out of place here.

I smiled and turned my back to her. Her hand reached out and grabbed my shoulder.

"Didn't I tell you to never walk away from me when I'm talking to you?" She asked angrily.

And for the first time I spoke up.

"Did I tell you to touch me?" I asked quietly.

I guess that made her mad. She pulled her hand back, about to hit me but a voice spoke from behind me stopped her.

"You touch her and I'll make sure you never step foot in this school again."

I turned from her and came face to face with Principle Davidson.

Jessica and her groupies walked off, and Principle Davidson walked pass me.

I don't like that lady, she's always staring at me.

First period warning bell rang and I walked off to class.

As always, school was hell. I got picked on, laughed at, and sneered at, but I didn't get physically hit or touched. Maybe today is a good day.

During lunch, Lauren thought that it was nice to pour apple juice all over my brand new t-shirt. I didn't. I was so mad, but it instantly faded when I had a dilemma. I let them do this to me and get away with it. I'm the one who let them continue their torture on me, humiliate me, and treat me like dirt. I don't deserve this, I never did and never will. Charlie left because he couldn't handle the pressure of raising me. Renee' sent me away because she was embarrassed of my looks, and body. Well, I might not be the perfect golden child, but I am human. I refuse to be treated otherwise.

"Got milk, Fatty?" She laughed.

I looked up at her and smirked.

"If you were cleaver enough to read the bottle, this is apple juice. Got an education, slut?" I sneered.

She looked at me with fire and disbelief in her eyes.

"How dare you talk to me like that? Who the hell do you think you are?"

"I'll like to introduce myself, I'm Bella Swan." I said while holding out my hand.

"Well, let me introduce myself. I'm your worse nightmare."

"All bark, no bite, bitch." I don't know where this was coming from, but I liked it. It was like a bubble, coming from my throat. All of the pent up anger and hurt was finally coming out.

She walked off, clearly angry with me. I looked down at my lunch and suddenly I wasn't hungry anymore. I got up and walked out of the lunch room.

I went to the restroom to try and save my new shirt, hopefully the stain will come out. After ten minutes of standing under the hand dryer I decided that this was the best it was going to get.

As soon as I walked out the restroom, I was met with a pair of blue eyes.

"Hey, I'm Angela Webber. I'm kind of new here, can you please show me where study hall is?" She asked.

"Sure, I'm Bella Swan. It's nice to meet you."

She smiled at me and I told her to follow me. We didn't talk that much, just walked in a comfortable silence. When we reached the study hall wing, I smiled and waved her a goodbye.

"Hey, Bella?" Angela called after me.

"Do you think we can hang out after school? I need someone to show me around town, and I don't really know anyone."

I smiled. I've just made my first friend at school. Sad? I don't think so.

"I would love to. Do you mind if two of my other friends tag along? I kind of promised to go to the shooting range with them."

She looked at me wide eyed.

"You shoot? Your friends shoot? I love shooting." She ranted.

"I don't shoot, my friends do. You do look like the shooting type." I said shyly. I didn't want to offend her.

She had on baggy boyfriend jeans, a tight black camisole that showed of her bellybutton, pink Chucks, and square vintage glasses. She looked out of place here.

"Thanks, I guess?" She laughed.

"Yeah. Well, I have to get going. It was nice talking to you. Do you think I can get your house address? I don't have a phone, email, or Facebook."

"Sure."

She ripped a sheet of paper out of her shoulder bag and wrote down her address for me.

"See you then." I said.

She waved and said goodbye as I walked off. Not a bad day after all.

EPOV

"You know what this means, Edward. You are either going to train her to be one of us, or let her go. I don't want to risk her telling anyone, no matter how much you trust her." Esme said.

I knew what I wanted, but was it the best for Bella?

"I know, but I don't want to make this choice for her. Obviously, she is going to be biased and want to be one of us. But, she doesn't know what she's asking for. I mean, this is not a game, this our life. Will she be able to handle it? Who knows, only Bella can answer that. I want her to be apart of this family, but would I risk her life?" I ranted.

"She already knows about us. If Aro finds out that there is someone out there that knows about us, he will have every police force out here waiting for us. He already wants our heads on a platter, and I'm not going to let him get anywhere near my family. I don't want any of this getting out. I know that you love her Edward, and that you can trust her, but we cannot risk it. I agree with Esme, tell her about it. If you don't, then you know what happens; one of us is going to call a hit and I would rather die than to watch her suffer like that." Carlisle spoke out.

"So, who gets to welcome Bella into the family?" Jasper asked.

"I will because I know her better than all of you." I said softly.

"After you tell her, we will have to leave here. Training will initiate, and she's going to need the help of all of us. When we bring her back from the island, I expect an new and improved Bella." Esme said expectantly.

"Of course, we wouldn't want it any other way." I said.

"Edward, I know this is hard, but we made the decision for her. We knew what this would entail, you knew what this would become of when you called me asking for help. I know this is tough, but it will all be worth it in the end. I promise."

Got to love mom. Always working out the best in the kinks.

BPOV

I stood at the front of the school, waiting for one of the Cullens to pick me up. Thirty minutes later, and still a no show. Well, I guess I'm going home, and walking to Angela's to cancel.

After 15 minutes of walking I had finally made it home. I opened the door and the cold breeze brought goose bumps to my skin. I guess this it is for tonight. As I walked past the door I noticed a big orange envelope on the floor. I opened it and gasped at the big red letters at the top: EVICTION.

Mr. Swan,

I am sorry to inform you, but you have two days to evacuate the premises. During this time we would like you to remove all items from your home, personal belongings, pets, and children. Two days from today there will be a Sheriff sent over to make sure you have cleared the place. Please don't make this harder than it already is.

-Sally

Really? Two days? I know the Cullens offered me a place at their home, but we really never talked about it. I just can't barge in and demand to be took into their home. I thought I had three months, what happened to that? I can't just leave in two days. I don't have that much stuff, but I don't think I have the supplies to pack what I have. The fridge was empty, I had a few books, I had no pets, and that I think about it; clearly this person know that Charlie Swan cleared town.

I let a tear fall down my cheek. I was homeless, starving, with nowhere to go. I hadn't seen the Cullens every since yesterday, and I hadn't talked to Edward since then. What will they say? Will they be willing to help me? I hope they are.

I lay on the couch and looked up the ceiling. The sky had darkened and the rain was getting heavier outside, the house was almost pitch black and the air was freezing. I thought they cared? They told me that they would help me out, and they haven't? I knew it was to good to be true. I just knew it. I watch the fog of my breath appear and disappear. I wouldn't let this affect me, I won't let this get to me. This is what happens when you make eye contact with the wrong person. They betray you.

I rolled over and looked out of the window. I noticed two figures walking up the driveway, I was too scared to move, so I just stayed still. They couldn't see me if I didn't move. It would be better if I had a blanket.

A loud knock sounded through the house and I cowered into the sofa.

"Bella, are you in there?"

EDWARD.

I shot off the sofa and snatched the door open. Before I knew it, warm arms were around me and holding me tightly.

"Bella, where have you been? I've been looking for you everywhere." Edward said.

I was about to respond, when I looked over to see Angela.

"Hey, Angela. What are you doing here? Not that I'm not happy to see you." The tips of my ears started burning.

"I was standing in the school main hallway, when Edward busted in asking everyone had they seen you. I told him you were suppose to meet me after school at my house, but I stayed after school to see if I could catch you. He offered to give me a ride home, and that's when he saw the name on the mailbox." Angela ranted.

I noticed them standing in the rain and immediately invited them in. I knew it wouldn't really make a difference if they were outside or not, my house was just a worse as being out there, but I didn't want them getting sick.

"Jeez Bella, it's freezing in here. What are you doing? Moving?" Angela asked.

"Yes, she's moving in with my family and I. Her father left town." Edward responded for me.

I knew Angela didn't mean to offend me, so I really didn't think about it.

"Really? Are you two a couple? Awww, that's so cute!"

I really liked Angela, she was becoming a great friend.

"So Bella, are you coming or staying?" Edward asked teasingly.

"I'm coming, of course."

I grabbed my books, and school things. It was all I had.

The ride to Angela's house was filled with Edward telling her about the guns he shot, and what type of shooting he did.

We pulled into the driveway of a small house. It was almost like a shack, but just a little bit bigger. The size didn't matter though, it was the warmth that was emitting from the window that caught my attention. The house was white with chipped blue shutters; the porch had vines running through the steps, and around the poles, and the door was a perfect square. There was a window right beside the door, with a small flower bed under it.

"Angela, your house it beautiful. Tell your mother that I love it." I said.

"Unfortunately, my mom is not here with me. She remarried and abandoned me here with my aunt, and my dad died two years ago from cancer."

"I'm sorry."

I really was sorry. Most people try to sympathize, but it's not the same when you have actually experienced it.

"Don't apologize Bells, it's not your fault. People can't help others unless they help themselves. I can't make her want me. It is, what it has to be." Angela said.

She didn't sound mad, or sad. She sounded so sure of herself, like she had it all figured out.

"Well, I guess I'll see you at school tomorrow. Thanks, for being so nice to me."

"No problem, anytime."

She hopped out of the car and ran into the house, trying to dodge the rain.

"Angela is great." Edward said.

"Yeah, she is." I couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

"I like you, not her."

I guess Edward knew what I was thinking. That's why I love him.

Wait! Love? I love Edward Cullen. I smiled to myself and looked up to him.

"I like you too."