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Chapter 4: Doubts

-- Jasper's POV --

I glanced at the clock slowly anticipating for the bell to ring. I really disliked my fourth period. Did I really need to be a teacher assistant? Couldn't they just give me one free period? I sighed as the clock hands changed. One more minute and it's finally lunch. Mr. Parker usually let me out early, but since he wasn't here today, I was stuck here. The bell finally rang setting me free from this class. I exited the class and walked towards my locker to put some of my books away. As I walked to my locker I ran to Emmett who had a rather goofy smile on his face. Anyone who would see this smile on Emmett would just think that this just was some psycho, but I knew that smile, something must have amused him during fourth period. Lucky him.

"What's with the goofy grin Emmett?" I asked.

Emmett let out his booming laugh in the hallway as we walked. "Fourth period was quite entertaining," He replied when his laughter subsided.

"At least someone has an entertaining class, what happen?" I asked.

We came to a halt right in front of my locker. I quickly did the combination, opened the locker, and put the books I no longer needed for the rest of the day. Chemistry was my next class and it's the last class for the day that I required a book. My last class- well it wasn't really a class- was football. I closed my locker and turned to Emmett waiting for his reply.

"Your dear sister and my dear brother are quite the entertaining pair," he replied "Add James in, and it's just way too amusing."

Edward and Bella? And James? Now those are three names I never thought I would hear interacting.

"Was it about Friday? If it was, then it must have been interesting," I chuckled, as we walked towards the cafeteria.

"You think Friday was interesting? Well fourth period was way better," Emmett paused as he turned away from me to let out a sneeze.

"Bless you," I said.

"Thank you," He rubbed his nose "Anyway we had a sub today, so everyone sat wherever they pleased. Edward, being the annoying jackass he is, sits next to Bella."

I stopped walking putting my hand on Emmett's chest stopping him with me. He turned to me and I signaled for him to continue.

"James walks in and sees this, but he can't say anything since the bell rang. He sits maybe a couple of seats in front of the two. As soon as roll call was done, I knew that a show was about to unfold," Emmett took a deep breath before he continued, "Edward starts talking to Bella and to say the least, she wasn't communicating very well with him. James steps in to save his precious best friend, telling Edward that Bella doesn't want to talk to him. We both know how Edward is, and he doesn't like the word no. So he kept persisting that Bella did want to talk to him, which pissed James off. Make long story short. He apologizes to Bella."

Apologize? Edward apologized?

"Your brother apologized to my sister?" I asked, shocked. "Wait, this isn't one of his stupid pranks is it? Bella's my sister."

Emmett shook his head. "This isn't one of his pranks Jasper. Edward actually meant this apology," Emmett chuckled. "But your sister didn't believe him."

Good job Bella. As close as I was to Edward, it seemed a little fishy to me that he would apologize. Why would he want to apologize to Bella? Then it dawned on me. Because of me. He apologized because he treated my little sister wrongly. She isn't any other girl- she's my younger sister. That's why Edward apologized. Now that made sense.

"I can't blame her. I mean we all know he never apologizes." I replied with a smile. "But then again, she's my little sister. Maybe that's why Edward apologized because he felt it was the right thing to do after annoying the living hell out of my sister."

We started walking towards the cafeteria as I waited for Emmett's response.

Emmett looked at me with a confused expression at first, but it slowly started to fade away with a smile of realization. "That actually makes sense," He laughed his booming laugh as we entered the cafeteria.

We made our way to the table, but I stopped Emmett half way.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"Bella and I are not seeing eye to eye right now, so I'm going to sit with her for today," I replied.

He nodded and patted my back. I informed Alice earlier this morning that I would be sitting with my sister today. We both can be stubborn at times, and I know she wouldn't ignore me in school. At least I hope she didn't.

James was the first to see me coming and he gave me a small smile. He was a pretty cool guy and I can't thank him enough for being there for my younger sister. I hate to admit it, but when my father died, I wasn't the good brother to Bella. Instead of staying home with her, making sure she was okay, I chose to hang out with Alice to ease the pain of my father's passing. As time went on, I got better at being there for her, but when I wasn't there, it was James who was there. I owe him for that.

Bella looked up at me and then back down. I'm prayed to God, that she wasn't going to ignore me. Both Bella and James seemed pretty calm so I was sure I didn't have to worry about Bella screaming at me.

"Hey," I greeted as I sat down next to Bella.

"What's up man," James nodded his head at me.

I turned to Bella and she just smiled at me. That's a good sign.

"James, I need to talk to my sister, can you give us a minute?" I asked politely.

He glanced at Bella and she nodded her head. "Yeah, I'll be over there if you need me, Bells." He replied as he stood up.

As soon as James left I took over his seat that was across Bella. She looked up at me, "To what do I owe this pleasure, my dear brother?" She asked.

"I'm sorry Bella," I began "I didn't mean to yell at you on Friday, I was just caught up in the moment."

She nodded her head and gave me a small smile. "It's okay, I understand. I'm kind of used to it now," she replied.

I frowned. She was used to it? Did Anthony and I fight this often? Or did I yell at her that often?

"Used to what?" I questioned.

"To you two fighting, what else?" Bella asked with a confused expression.

I sighed with a relief. The only times I would shout at her, were when Anthony was around. It isn't a good example in front of Anthony, but he just turns my mood sour.

"Ah, I see, I'm sorry Bella," I repeated once again.

"Jasper, it's okay. But did you really have to scream at me?" She asked.

"No, I guess not, but like I said caught up in the moment," I smiled sheepishly. "I just don't want you getting into the arguments that you shouldn't be part of."

She rolled her eyes. "What if I wanted to be part of the argument? Jasper, you and I both know why Anthony had to leave. Can't you just forgive him?" Bella pleaded.

"No, he was being selfish. He wasn't thinking of us, that's not how older brothers are." I paused as I calmed myself down. My anger shouldn't be unleashed on Bella. She isn't Anthony. He was the enemy, not her.

"Well aren't you being selfish right now?" She asked.

"How am I being selfish?" I asked, my voice slowly turning cold.

"All your thinking about is how it's affecting us, Jasper. Did you not think about Anthony's future?" She asked.

I scoffed. "We're supposed to be his number on priority. We're his younger siblings whom he abandoned." I spat.

She nodded her head. "Your entitled to your opinion, but I feel you have it all wrong," she placed her hand on top of mine and gave it a gentle squeeze. "We are his number one priority, that's why he tried his best to give us a good life."

"Look Bella, I don't want to discuss Anthony. I'm here to apologize to you," I reminded her.

"I forgive you, my dear brother," she replied "But please just think about what I said?"

I nodded. Before I could say anything else my stomach grumbled. Bella let out a small laugh and pushed her tray forward that was full of food.

"Why didn't you eat?" I asked her.

"I'm not hungry, I had a pretty big breakfast," She replied.

"You know, one of these mornings you need to invite me to have breakfast at James'," I suggested.

She smiled. "You need to ask him, but I'm sure the Levesque's don't mind having you over."

I nodded my head and started eating. Thank God Bella wasn't hungry today. Usually during Lunch, I ate a lot since I have Football later in the afternoon and I need my energy. Bella called James back over to the table and they talked as I ate. I glanced over to my usual table and found Rosalie, Emmett, and Alice having a conversation among them selves, while Edward was… looking at Bella? Since when did Edward look at my sister? Was he that affected by my sister's stubbornness towards him? Or was he-I don't even want to think of this possibility- was he looking at my sister because he's interested in her? I shook my head. No there's no way that Edward likes my sister. Why would he? I'm not saying my sister's ugly, but Edward knows better than to play his games with my sister. But if he is planning to play his little games with my sister- even if he is one of my best friend's- he has to go through me.

-- Sixth Period --

Bella sat at her usual spot in the tutor center- bored. There was no one to tutor today since the person she was assigned to tutor was absent. She already finished most of her homework, so she had nothing to do. Ms. Palcan, the teacher in charge of the center was looking at bridal magazines. Bella was just planning to leave school early, but then she remembered that she didn't have a ride. She always had to count on Jasper or James to bring her to school or anywhere. She wants a car, but her brothers wouldn't hear of it. They felt that she would get in an accident just because she was clumsy. Bella put her head down and decided to sleep until the bell rang.

The door opened. Bella lifted her head and was surprised who she saw. It was Edward.

'What is he doing here?' Bella asked herself.

Edward glanced at her and smiled. He walked over to Ms. Palcan and placed a note on her desk. She put her magazine down and picked up the note. As she read, she lifted an eyebrow at Edward. She put the note down and glanced at Bella. "So you specifically asked for Bella?" She asked to make sure she read the note correctly.

Bella's mouth dropped. Edward specifically asked for her? This wasn't happening.

'He's just trying to annoy me!' Bella thought again to herself.

"Yes, Ms. Kagan told me that Bella is quite the whiz, when it comes to History," Edward replied with a sly smirk on his face.

She couldn't believe what her ears were hearing. Last time she heard, Edward was a straight A-student, why would he need help in History?

"Yes she is and other subjects as well. Bella's a very smart girl- you picked the right tutor, Mr. Cullen." Ms. Palcan smiled. "She's over there right now and you two can get started with whatever you need help on."

Edward walked over to Bella's table. He placed his backpack on the desk and sat across from her.

"This is bull Edward, you don't need a tutor," Bella spat out.

Edward smirked. "Bella, I'm shocked. I heard you're a helpful person, yet it seems to me your refusing me." He replied.

"I don't like helping jerks like you," Bella said coldly.

"You help James," Edward replied.

Bella glared at him and Edward bit his tongue.

'Shit, I forgot, no comments on James,' He reminded himself.

"Sorry, I didn't mean that." Edward said. "Look Bella, I really do need help. You're the best, that's why Ms. Kagan recommended you."

"Why should I help you?" Bella asked.

"Because you have a good heart," Edward replied.

Bella laughed. "Are you sucking up to me already?"

"Is it working?"

"No," Bella harshly replied.

Edward knew he was slowly losing this battle. He needed to make a compromise with her that he knows she can't refuse.

"How about we make a compromise?" He asked.

Bella raised an eyebrow at him. "A compromise?"

"Yeah, how about if you tutor me, I'll lay off James?"

That was a good compromise. Bella looked at him and was fifty-fifty about the situation. She could say yes and James would be free from Edward's annoying remarks, but what happens when James finds out she's tutoring him? Would he be angry?

"That's a great compromise Edward, but what if James finds out I'm tutoring you?" She asked worriedly.

"Come on Bella, why would he care? You're just tutoring me for History. Is that a crime these days?" He asked.

Bella thought for a moment. Maybe she can tutor him at the house, but then James comes over after football practice sometimes.

"Do you really need this?"

Edward sighed. "Yes, this isn't something I would lie about. I care about my education." Edward replied truthfully.

Bella nodded her head. "Okay, this is what we do, we meet every morning before school starts," Bella said "Take it or leave it,"

Edward groaned. He did not want to wake up early just to be tutored, but he knew he had no other choice.

"Wait, why can't we just meet after school?" Edward asked.

"I have other things to do in the afternoon Edward."

Edward didn't want to agree. He was tired as hell from football practice and he would have to wake up early just to get tutored? But he knew he had no other choice. He had to agree or he would have to find another tutor and he didn't want any other tutor.

"Alright, 6 in the morning at my house," Edward said.

"Your house? Why your house?" She asked

Edward sighed. 'Was she going to be this difficult?' he asked himself.

"Okay Bella, where would you want to tutor me?"

She thought for a moment. Where could she tutor Edward? She really couldn't think of any better place. In a way Edward's house is the best place because James can never find out from there.

"I guess your house is fine," She replied.

Edward smiled. "Great, so I'll see you six tomorrow?"

"Yup, but Edward, you have to pick me up though."

"Pick you up? Can't you drive?"

"No, my brother's think that I'll die if I even try driving a car," She replied making Edward laugh.

"Are you that accident prone?" He asked when his laughter subsided.

"No, they're just being overprotective," she rolled her eyes. "Besides I don't know where you live."

"Alright I'll pick you up," Edward replied.

The bell rang. They both stood up and picked up their backpacks.

"Thanks Bella, I really do appreciate this," Edward said as they walked towards the door.

"Yeah, just don't tell James." She stopped walking, "But don't forget the compromise, you have to lay off James."

"You know I won't tell him, but what's the point of hiding it? I mean he will find out one way or another," Edward told her. "And I won't forget."

Bella sighed. "I'll tell him don't worry," She replied.

Bella walked out the door first, followed by Edward. She went towards her locker, while Edward headed to football practice. As he walked towards the lockers he ran into Emmett.

"Hey little bro, coach told me to pick you up," Emmett said.

"Pick me up? For what?" Edward asked with a confused expression on his face.

"For practice? He told me you were at the tutor center. Apparently you need tutoring?" Emmett asked confused on why his straight A-student of a brother would need tutoring.

"Oh yeah, I need tutoring for History," Edward replied making his brother laugh.

"History? Edward, you've been getting the highest test scores in your History class," Emmett said.

"Yeah, well the material we have right now is difficult for me so I got a tutor."

"So who's your tutor?" Emmett asked as they entered the locker room.

"Bella," Edward simply replied.

"Swan? She agreed? How the hell did you do that?" Emmett asked shocked.

"Let's just say I made her an offer she couldn't resist." Edward replied with a smug smirk on his face.

Emmett laughed. "Edward you're a genius. Is this all part of your plan Edward? Because let's be honest here, I know you don't need help in History," Emmett said.

"What plan?" Edward asked innocently.

"Oh don't give me that innocent tone of yours. I know you better than anyone," Emmett replied. "You really want to win this bet, huh?"

"I never lose Emmett, especially not for something I can win so easily," Edward answered cockily.

"Not this time little brother. We both know your going to lose because there is no way in hell Bella Swan would even consider you," Emmett replied before he walked away.

Edward watched his brother walk away and shook his head. He opened his locker and began to change into his clothes for practice. Edward knew Emmett had good reason to doubt Bella saying no to him. After all he doesn't really have a good track history with girls and makes matters worst, her best friend hates him. But, Edward was confident. He knew he could make Bella his. After all he is Edward Cullen.

'Emmet is wrong. I know I'm going to win this bet. She won't be able to resist my charm. Bella Swan will be my girlfriend,' Edward cockily thought.