Chapter 4 – Out of the Way

BPOV:

Rose and I left the bathroom just in time as Edward began his descent over to the restrooms.

"Jeeez. He just can't leave you alone for more than two minutes. My God. It's like he doesn't trust me."

"I know Rosie. How do you think I feel? He is suffocating me. I can't take this anymore. He thinks that just because I am a human I can't take care of myself. I mean, I know I am clumsy but come on. I am not going to kill myself." It felt good to finally express these feelings. However, the feeling didn't last long as Edward stood in front of us.

"Love, what took you so long? I was beginning to think something happened."

Rose growled. "Edward, she is not incapable of taking care of herself. She is a strong, independent woman and you need to accept that.

"Rose, don't start with me." Edward and Rose glared at each other and the atmosphere became very uncomfortable.

Emmett stepped in. "Edward back off. Rose is right. You treat Belly like a child when she is an adult. You aren't her father Edward. I don't know how you don't see the pain you put her through. Nothing is the same anymore. And you need to get used to the fact that me and Rosie are going to protect Belly from everything, even if that means you and your possessive ways. So lay off my wife damn it."

The look on Edward's face was just as much a look of shock as the ones on Rose and I's. Emmy was always the big teddy bear of the bunch. He was the comforting one. The one that mad awkward situations disappear with his quirkiness and humor. But this, this was a different side of Emm. This was protective, big brother Emmett. And no one, I mean no one, messes with him. Edward was still standing there staring at Emm. He finally dropped his head in defeat. When he looked up, his eyes held regret.

"Bella, do you really feel that way? Have you feelings changed?"

I hung my head and looked at the floor as I answered. "Edward, it's not that I don't love you. I just, I need some time, some space from you. You are suffocating me and I can't breathe. I just need you to give me room to breathe and to live Edward. Please." I begged him. I didn't want to hurt his feelings. "I just need time to think. I'm sorry."

Edward's face held no sadness, no remorse, nothing. His blank stare finally turned and his eyes met mine. All I could see was the anger and hurt they held. "Fine. I didn't realize you felt this way. I apologize for loving you and wanting to be with you and take care of you. My mistake. I will just head home now, as I can see there is no need for me to stay when I am no longer wanted. Enjoy your prom Bella." Edward quickly turned and walked through the doors. All I could do was stare at the spot he had just left. Yet, even as I saw the sadness and anger, all I could feel was relief. Relief that I was finally getting space, time to have fun without Edward butting in.

"BellyBeany? You okay? Don't worry, Edward will get over himself. He is just being his usual drama queen." Emmy tried to comfort me and I realized I had yet to move.

I finally faced Rosie and Emm. "I'm okay. I feel, relieved. I finally have some space. And I have my two best friends. I love you. Thank you so much Emmy."

"My pleasure Belly, I would do anything for my little sister." I gave him the biggest hug I could muster until Rosie broke us apart with her voice.

"This is PERFECT! AHHH I am sooo excited!" Rosie squealed so loud I thought everyone had turned to look at us.

"Careful Rosie, you're starting to sound like Alice." The three of us laughed at Emm's joke.

"Well, one thing is for sure, Plan A to get Edward out of tonight's picture is unnecessary. Now we can get ready to put Plan B into action. This is going to be awesome." It seemed Rose was more excited than me. But that may be partly due to my nervousness at her plan. With Rose, everything was a dangerous adventure. "Oh look! I see Jacob Black right over there. And Bella, let me just say, you sure know how to pick them. I mean he is fineeee. Oh and he is checking you out Bella. He is so into you girl." I blushed at this.

"No way, Rose. I told you, he doesn't see me like that." I wish he did though, I said in my head.

"Oh please Bella. You should see how he is looking at you right now. I think he is going to come over here. I am a guy. Take it from me BellyBean. He is definitely into you." Emmett was glancing over my right shoulder.

I finally got up the courage to look behind me. As soon as I did, my eyes connected with Jacob's. Oh how I love his eyes. They are like pools of dark chocolate that make me completely melt. I was so caught up in his eyes that I didn't notice he had begun to make his way towards me with Quil and Embry trailing behind him. When Jacob finally stood in front of me we just stood staring at each other. He broke the silence first.

"Bells…" He breathed.

"Jake…I uhh…umm." I stammered, unable to find the right words.

Finally, he smiled easing the atmosphere. "Long time no see," he joked. "So, you going to save a dance for me tonight?"

I couldn't open my mouth. I wanted to scream yes. I wanted to tell him that all of my dances were for him.

"Oh you don't have to worry. Bella is all yours tonight, well if you want her. Which by the look on your face, I am positive you do." Oh the ever so blunt Rose. But in this moment, I was so thankful for her.

"Perfect." Jacob grinned. "That sounds absolutely perfect. What do you say Bells? I have no date, and apparently neither do you. So, will you be my date?" His smile reached his ears, but I could see a small amount of worry in his eyes as he waited for my answer.

"I…uhh…." Wow, the perfect time to stammer. Come on Bella. SPEAK!

"Bells…?"

There it is! Sorry for the delay in the update. What will Bella say? Seems as though the cat has her tongue. Uh oh. Reviews please! I will update tonight, but only if I get some reviews! Encouragement is the best and I love to know how you guys are feeling about the storyline. Thanks for reading! :) .xx