-1It took both Emmett and Jasper to hold me back. I knew that it was not the right time to intrude, but she was being tortured. My poor Bella was being damaged. She was being hurt. I could save her. When it was finally over and see went upstairs I started to relax, slowly. There was no way I could let this happen to her again. About thirty minutes later, after she took a shower and was asleep in her bed, I snuck into her room.

I knew that in this condition she should not be going to school and I was tempted to turn off her alarm. When I thought about it though I knew that it might just cause her more problems. Then I heard her say my name. At first I thought that she had woken up and seen, but then I realized that she was still asleep.

"Edward...Help...No! Edward! Don't." I didn't know what she was seeing, but I was pretty sure I was taking the place of her father. I did not like it. I knew that it was to be expected, since she now had a fear of me, and even women. I wanted her to trust me though. And after nearly 200 years living in this world you would think that I would have plenty of experience.

I didn't though. This was going to be going as slow as a slug for me. I wanted to hold her in my arms today and now that fate had changed, with me following her, I had completely ruin the chance I had with contact with her. It was going to take even longer.

When morning came around I left before Bella was up. Charlie was gone. His thoughts relatively calm. It would remain that way until he had his first sip of alcohol which would be when he got off of work. Bella thought that Charlie got off of work at six that is why she was so surprised when she found him at home the first time. With a little digging I quickly learned that he got off at three then went to a bar.

With all of Alice's visions she was able to look into the past and tell me about Bella's previous life. Bella's mother died giving birth to Bella. Before Charlie was actually a good man. When that happened Bella was blamed and Charlie took it out on her. He took to alcohol to deal with the pain. Alcohol being a depressant, worked wonders and when he felt that high, it got addicting. When he didn't stop it progressed into letting that anger out on Bella. It has been that way ever since and it was not going to change. Or at least not yet.

Alice had explained to me many times before I understood that Bella would not and will not trust just anyone. It will take a while and a lot of convincing. The best thing we could do was be there if she needed us, and with the fact that she had no idea who we were, I highly doubted that.

When I got to school I went to my first class and took my seat. I did not want Lauren and Jessica to see me following Bella again so I talked myself out of that. Just seconds before the Bella rang Bella walked in.

I was amazed how someone so hurt, and in some much pain could be so flawless. She was like Aphrodite (goddess of love and beauty). I didn't know how the love part fit in, but I did know that she was beautiful. All I needed was a Eros. (Cupid)

Class started immediately. We had a pop quiz and I finished within seconds. I kept my quiz. Turning it in would be a little suspicious. Bella seemed to be stuck on one and I could not help but want to give her the answer. I tapped her shoulder slightly when the teacher was turned around and she yelped. I quickly with drawled my hand as the teacher turned around. He would not even see it was there in the first place. I listened to the teacher's thoughts so I would know what to prepare for.

Edward Cullen cheating? With his high GPA there is no way. I must be wrong. There must have been a bug or something.

Thank the lord for Vampire geniuses. I did not know how I would flatter myself out of that one. After a few seconds of calming herself, Bella came up with the answer and turned in her test. I followed. It ended up taking the whole period for one stupid quiz. Kids thought that if they postponed that they would not get homework. Little did they know that they were..well...they were right. According to the teacher they must really care to take that long. I thought it was all pathetic.

I followed Bella out. Not concerned about the Jess and Lauren or the school.

"I am sorry about that Bella. I just thought you might have wanted some help on number four." I said in my most sincere voice.

"Um, it is fine. My fault." She took the blame for something I did? That was not normal.

"No really. It was mine. I tend to want to help to much."

"Well, thank you Edward, but I can manage on my own." Wow. Bella could defend her self. After what she said really hit her though she flinched. I was sure that she thought I would hit her.

"I am sorry about yesterday also. It was not my place."

"Don't fret over it. It is history." She said before walking away. Of course I had my next class with her and when I heard the vile thoughts of Jessica Stanley and Lauren Mallory enter my head I forced myself to walk away from Bella. I ended up being late just because I went out of my way to avoid them. Not that I minded.

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NoThisIsNotChelz