CHAPTER 3 - Greetings From Forks

DICLAIMER - ALL RIGHTS GO TO SM (I forget to put this a lot, don't I?)

BELLA'S POV

"Bella, baby. Will you please sit down? Pacing isn't going to help you now, silly." Alec chuckled. I threw a pillow at him with he caught with his teeth. Show off. I was so nervous. My family didn't know I was coming back, let alone anyone else in town. I wanted to visit my brothers beforehand, leaving Charlie for last. I thought it was a good idea. From texting Jas and Emm, I learned they had to practice for football season on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. They also had scrimages on Saturday mornings, which was good since it was another opportunity to surprise them. I'd probably still be able to arrive with about half an hour to spar. I could probably get settled in at the cottage Aro bought for us nearby. I was so nervous. What if they had gone on with their lives happily without me? What if I caused problems? What if something went wrong and we had to abandon ship? I had so many emotions running through me. I couldn't feel one emotion for longer than a minute until a different one took over my being. More than ever I wished Jasper were here. He's always been good with emotions and I knew he could make me feel better within seconds. I wondered what my twin looked like now. I wondered how much he'd changed. Had it been for the better or worse? I knew he had a girlfriend now - Alice Cullen. I sure hoped he'd still have time for his "baby" sister now that he was in a relationship. I was really worried that he'd just push me aside, not caring. I knew Jasper would never do that but I still feared for the worst. I thought it was really adorable how Alice and Jasper ended up falling for each other. Friends falling for one another. So predictable but adorable nonetheless. I then thought of Emmett. Emmiebear. Was he still the giant teddy bear I know and love? Would he be happy to see his "sister"? I mean, I knew he didn't have to be good to me since we weren't blood-related but I still hoped. Emmett and Rosalie were still staying strong. I was happy for him despite the fact that Rosalie harbored a strong hatred for me. Then the scariest thought came to me - Edward Cullen. What if he threatened me again? What if he hurt me worse than last time? What if... he.. killed me?

I hadn't realized I was standing still, trembling until Alec, Heidi, Demitri, Felix and Jane were huddled around me. "Bells? Are you okay?" Jane asked worried.

"W-wh-wh-what if he hurts me again? Wh-what if it's worse than last time? Wha-at-what if he beat me until I'm completely or w-worse? What-what if he k-k-kills me?" I barely whispered.

"We won't let that happen. He will NEVER lay a hand on you. You know how to defend yourself and we'll be around you at all times." Alec said, holding me close. I knew he was right but I was still scared. What if they weren't there and I couldn't defend myself properly?

"Girl, calm down. Sit down, please. We're landing within minutes and I don't think you'll take very well to falling on your bum." Demitri said in a high-pitch voice, trying to make light of the situation. It worked and I laughed. I took my seat by Alec and leaned into him. He held me in his arms as stroked my hair affentionately and kissed along my neck. It was a welcomed distraction. I closed my eyes and let myself be taken by Alec's passion, love and devotion. I wondered how Charlie would take to Alec coming with me. Alec and I had agreed to stop seeing each other in Forks for appearence's sake. For all Charlie knew, Alec was my best friend. Soon they'd think he was falling for me while I paid no mind and they'd have a talk with him. I smiled as I thought of Charlie, Jasper and Emmett giving Alec the "If you hurt my daughter / sister, I will hunt you down" speech. I knew it was silly since they really couldn't do much, considering Alec was one of the most feared vampires in all of the vampire world but it was still a gesture I was looking forward to. It would help me realize that my family still cared. I knew it was silly for me to even begin to doubt it but I couldn't help it. For all I knew, they could have been much happier once I was gone. There was no more worry of me being bullied, there was no more worry for medical bills because of my injuries. I hadn't realized we landed because I was too engrossed in my thoughts. I was so worried about everything that I hadn't once realized that Alec was waiting for me to move so we could get off the plane. I took in a shaky breath and exhaled. I was ready.

I carefully got off of the Volturi's private jet. I was so glad I hadn't tripped like I had while I was boarding. Dem had a field day with that one and I knew he wasn't going to let me live it down - ever.

"What? No show, Bella?" Demitri smirked.

"Shut up, Dem." I groaned. He chuckled. Alec took my hand and we all headed to a car. Aro had called ahead to have a car reserved for us for the summertime. I should've known the car would be extravagant, so-to-speak. Not just one car, either. Three cars, to be exact. Waiting for us was a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee, a white Saleen S7 and a SSC Ultimate Aero in red with a single black stripe on the hood.

"The Cherokee is yours, since we all know how you are with sticking out." Alec chuckled. "The white one is none other than Demitri's and my baby's the Aero."

I smacked his arm playfully, "And I thought I was your baby."

"No, you're my baby GIRL. The car's my baby.. boy?" He laughed.

"Ohh, I see what you're getting at." Dem winked toward Alec.

Alec rolled his eyes, "Shut up, Dem."

"Wait, where's our car?" Heidi pouted.

My eyes widened, "There's another?"

"Yes! Heidi and I have our own car. Felix is getting his tomorrow." Jane answered.

I groaned, "Is it as flashy?"

Jane nodded enthusiastically. "It's a Cheverolet Corvette in a pretty blue color. It's almost like an ocean blue."

I shook my head. "How am I going to explain to Charlie have a brand-new car?"

"Simple. You won a car in Italy in a contest and I surprised you by having it sent here." Alec stated.

"But I can't even drive it legally yet!"

"Which is why it's staying here until you can. We'll be using this one more often since it isn't as flashy. Plus, everyone will love it since it doesn't come out for another two years. That goes for all of the cars." Alec smirked at my expression.

I just shook my head again, "Let's go already. I want to meet my brothers before practice is over."

Alec and I hopped into my new Jeep, Heidi drove her and Jane's Corvette, Dem took his Saleen for a spin and Felix drove Alec's Aero to the cottage.

"I'm just going to drop you off at your school and get our things settled. I'll leave your things in your bedroom over at Charlie's. Jane and Heidi will come with me to set it up. You'll love it." Alec said as we drove out of Port Angelous to my small little hometown of Forks, Washington. I couldn't find my voice so I just nodded my head. "And Bella?" I glanced over at him. "Don't be worried, sweetie. They'll be thrilled to see you."

"Let's hope so."

Just as Alec dropped me off, the football team was letting going to the locker room. Alec left me with a kiss and promised to stop by my room while everyone was asleep. While I waited for my brother's to come out, I looked down at my outfit. I was wearing a pair of dark wash skinny jeans, a plain red v-neck tee-shirt and a pair of Jessica Simpson black open toe stilettos. I had on a pair of oversized black sunglasses and my hair fell in their usual curls down my back. I fiddled with the locket my dad and brothers had sent me. Inside it had a picture of Charlie, my mother Renee, Jasper and myself. On the other side of the locket, there was a picture of Jasper, Emmett and I when we were about seven years old. (The locket can hold two pictures on each side, like most lockets can.) The chain was fairly long, causing the locket to fall just shy of my chest. I hadn't realized the football team had filed out and were staring me. I smirked, thanking the Volturi for my new appearance. I looked around and my smile faltered a bit when I didn't spot my brothers.

"Hey boys. Have any of you seen Jasper Swan and Emmett McCarther?" I asked flirtatiously. I knew full well they'd be drooling and would give me the answers I needed. I froze when the bronze haired, green eyed boy known as Edward Cullen was the one to respond. I quickly composed myself before anyone noticed.

"They're actually just finishing up. They were getting their bags together before I came up. While you wait for them, I should let you know they both have girlfriends. I, on the other hand, am single." He put his arm around my shoulders. "I'd be willing to take you out, gorgeous." He winked.

I shrugged his arm off, "Thanks, but no thanks. I'm not looking for Jasper and Emmett because I want to get with them."

He looked confused. Probably because he had never been turned down in his life, "Then why would you care where Jas and Emm are?"

I opened my mouth to answer before a voice I knew well spoke up. "Who's looking for me and Emm?"

"Hey, Jas. This babe here has been asking for you." I smiled as Edward said that.

"I don't know who you are but Jasper and I have girlfriends. Sorry." Emm said apologetically.

"Emmett, Emmett, Emmett. Do you really think I flew all the way here to ask you two out? That's just wrong on so many levels!" I laughed.

"I'm sorry, but I find it rather off about to being here. What do you mean, you flew here?" Jasper asked kindly. He'd never come off as rude or impolite purposely.

"Jaspy, I'm surprised. You of all people should be able to recognize me. As for you, Emmiebear, thanks for thinking I was hitting on you guys. Incest is not my style." I took off my shades and placed them atop of my head.

Jasper looked surprised then a look of recognization passed through his eyes. A smile spread rapidly accross his face. "Bella? Bellieboo?"

"In the flesh!" I exclaimed.

"BELLSY WELLSY!" Emmett yelled and hugged me, giving me one of his famous bear hugs.

"Emmiebear.. Can't... breath!"

He let me go at once. "Sorry, Bells. It's just.. it's been so long! You look so.. so.. different! In a good way!" He added taking in my expression.

"Aren't you going to say hello to your twin, Jas?" I stuck my tongue out at him.

Jasper came up to me and hugged me tightly. "Sorry, I was just taking it all in. I've missed you, Bellieboo."

I was choked up with emotion. "I missed you too, Jaspy."

Emmett joined in our hug, looking like he could cry.

"My brothers! I'm staying for the summer!" I squealed. Jasper and Emmett cheered.

"Does Dad know yet?" Jasper asked.

"No, not yet. I wanted to surprise all of you!" By now, I had forgotten about the entire football team around us.

"Hey, Jasper?" One of the boys called. I didn't recognize him.

"Oh, sorry. Guys, this is my twin sister. Isabella Swan. You should remember her, right? She's my baby sister." He said, stressing on the "baby sister."

"Yeah, I remember. I just wanted to ask you if I could ask her out." He said nervously.

"You WHAT?" Emmett exclaimed, getting in the boys face. "Do you really think I'm going to let some player like you ask my little sister out?"

"Technically I asked Jasper, not you. You're not even related to her." The boy shot back.

Jasper opened his mouth to speak but I intervened, "Firstly, SHE has a name and said name is Bella, thank you. Secondly, Emmett and I may not be blood related but he is my brother. Get that straight. And lastly, why would I want to go out with you in the first place? You're nothing special."

The boy looked shocked then disappointed. Emmett and Jasper were in hysterics.

"That's my sister!" Emmett choked out between laughs.

Suddenly, Jasper stopped laughing and glared at Edward. "Wait. I just realized something. Why the hell did you call my little sister who just came in from Italy a BABE?"

"Don't worry, Jas. I already turned him down. Looks like I'm on a roll today. Is anyone else planning on asking me? I should tell you now that you're all going to get rejected right now." I smiled.

Jasper wrapped his arm around my waist in a brotherly way and smiled, "That's my girl."

A short, pixie-looking girl and a blonde I knew to be Rosalie Hale was walking toward us while he said that. She looked incredibly sad, "Jasper, a-are you cheating on me? With her?"

"She's a little tramp! Look at the way she's dressed!" Rosalie snapped.

"Excuse me! You should be the last one talking!" I yelled.

"Rosie, I think you should apologize to her." Emmett said.

"Emmett, why would you say that? She's stealing Jasper away from me!" The black-haired pixie yelled sadly.

"Alice, listen to me. This is my little sister, Bella. My twin sister. She just flew in from Italy to visit us." Jasper explained.

"Exactly. So Rosie, apologize to my little sister now." Emmett said, looking angry. Emmett actually defended me from his girlfriend Rosalie Hale, no less. I was so happy. I thought he would ignore me and follow Rosalie around like a helpless puppy dog.

"Oh! Bella! I remember now!" The pixie - Alice - exclaimed. "It's so nice to finally meet you! Jasper's told me so many wonderful things about you and Emmett too! I'm really sorry for the misunderstanding.

"It's nice to meet you too, Alice. Jasper's told me about you as well. And it's okay, don't worry about it." I smiled. I looked toward Rosalie with a smirk on my face, waiting for my apology.

"Why should I apologize? She's nothing to me. I've always hated her." Rosalie barked. "Why are you even here? Everything's been perfect without you. Why don't you just go to Italy? No one wants you here. Why are you going to ruin our lives, Smella?"

By that point I was fuming. I walked away from Jasper's brotherly hug and walked up to Rosalie. I smacked her pretty little face with as much force as I was able to. "And that is for ruining my life before I had to leave. This is partly your fault, you stupid slut. I'm not going to take your crap anymore so get off your high horse, Hale."

Everyone looked shocked. Emmett and Jasper were just as angry as I was. Edward went to go help his cousin. My tormetors. Rosalie lifted the hand clutching the cheek I had smacked. There was an ugly red handprint on her face. Good. Serves her right.

"You had something to do with this, Rose? After Emmett and Jasper tried to protect her, you bullied her too?" Alice asked shocked. I bet Edward and Rosalie hadn't told Alice about their bullying me.

"Rosalie, I think we should take a break. At least for the rest of the month." Emmett said, coming up to hug me.

Rosalie looked heartbroken. I hadn't meant for that to happen. "But Emmett.."

"No, Rosalie. I told you how I felt about Bella being bullied and all along you were adding to her pain. How do I know it wasn't you who did that to her cheek?" He all but yelled.

"I didn't! I swear!" She shouted.

"She didn't do it." I confirmed.

"Regardless. We're still done for this month, Rose." Emmett said.

"Who did it, Bella? Surly you can tell us now." Jasper asked.

Edward looked straight at me, fear in his eyes. He obviously hadn't told anyone besides Rose, if he had told her. "I- I can't tell you. Not yet, anyway. I'm not ready to talk about it comfortably yet." I said, hugging Emmett who still had his arm around me. Emmett took the hint and hugged me back, patting my back soothingly.

Jasper hugged my other side. "Okay. I won't push you. I know you'll tell me when you're ready."

"We should get going. Jasper, let's go to your house and catch up with Bella?" Alice suggested.

"Sounds good. Let's go to our bikes. You girls can get on the pegs, okay?" Jasper said.

"Bella might have some issues with that. Look at her shoes." Alice chuckled. "I love them, by the way."

"Thanks, Alice!" I smiled. "I'll be fine. Let's head home."

AUTHOR'S NOTE -
How was that? I hope it wasn't too much.
That won't be last you hear of them!
Sorry for updating later than planned, I've been busy.
I might not update soon since I have finals and tons of studying to do!
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-Tiffy