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Chapter 4

BPOV:

Beep…Beep…Beep. What the hell? The next thing I hear is a crash. Bolting up in bed I realize it's just my alarm clock crashing to the ground. I must have thrown it. I'm stretching then reality comes down upon me again… School! Damn! I have to go back to that drama. To say I am nervous would be and understatement. Getting out of bed I head into the shower, turning it as hot as I can get it. Normally I would find this pleasurable but I doubt anything could relax me now. As I stand under the jet of hot water I reflect on the occurrences of yesterday. Jessica. Is that bitch for real? "He is mine" keeps ringing in my head. Doesn't she get it? I hope he is hers. I hope he is anybody's but mine. Does she not hear what happens to the girls who are chosen mates to vampires? Well, actually, no one knows because once they are chosen, they are never seen or heard from again by their families. Relax Bella, I tell myself remembering he could very well have been looking at Jessica. She was standing right next me and she has been after him for years. "Ahhh!" I exclaim as I realize that the water is now freezing. Just how long have I been in here? Jumping out of the shower I quickly dress in my comfort clothes.

Looking at the clock I realize that I have indeed been in the shower way too long and if I don't get going right now I am going to be late for school. I run down the stairs only grabbing a breakfast bar to eat as I run out the door. I jump into the red beast and take off. While driving I ponder on whether or not I should have told Charlie about what happened in the cafeteria yesterday and then scold myself at the thought of worrying him unnecessarily.

I quickly pull into the school parking lot and whip into a parking space. Jumping out of my truck I start sprinting to the entrance. I realize I forgot to lock my truck and almost run back when I realize who in the hell would steal it. I don't know why I don't just leave the keys in the ignition. I smile at the thought as I walk through the entrance. I walk down the hallway and turn the corner when I see the four vampires from the cafeteria, minus the big crazy one. They are all crowded around a very smug Jessica. THANK GOD! I shout in my mind and I do a little mental happy dance that it must have been Jessica after all. As I pass them, all four heads shoot up and look up at me as if in some synchronous dance. I immediately look down at my shoes as I pass. No reason to draw any attention to myself. I go to my locker, grab my things and head off to my first class in a much better mood that I have been in since coming to this god awful place.

RPOV:

To say the night had been tense would be an understatement of epic proportions. Emmett is still very agitated and not conscious of his actions. I am so worried about him that I would hurl if I could. While Esme is and will always be our mother, Emmett is like a son to me. It was I who saved him in the woods years ago and had Carlisle change him. I have always had a picture in my head of what my son would look like and Emmett fit the bill to a T, which is why I saved him in the first place. Edward understands our weird relationship but gets flustered when either Emmett or I joke and insinuate that he is Emmett's father.

School is going to start soon and for the first time in my time as a vampire I can't wait to get there. It is time to get some answers and save Emmett. My family is worried about me getting these answers because they know that there are no lengths I won't go to, to save Em's life.

At last it is time to go to school. It was decided that Jasper would stay home with Esme and Carlisle to look after Emmett. Carlisle is also contemplating taking a leave of absence from the hospital if we can't get this situation settled soon.

The rest of us get into Edwards Volvo and head for school. As we ride to school I feel Edward's hand entwine with mine. I know he senses my fear, not to mention my thoughts. How I got so lucky to have this man in my life is beyond me. While I know he does not regard Emmett as his son, I know he feels like he is his brother and fears as much as I for Em's future.

Finally, we pull into the parking lot. We are early and now all we have to do is wait for that bitch Jess to get here. Wait we do. After all, we are nothing if not patient creatures by nature. Sure enough, twenty minutes later, Jessica pull up and walks towards us.

"Hi guys, or should I say family" she pipes up.

If I had bile it would be rising to my mouth. "Thank god you girl's don't have to see the images in that girls brain" my husband murmurs too low for human hearing.

"I'll handle the talking. Edward keep focused on her thoughts" Alice says. "Hi Jessica how are you doing honey?" Alice replies.

"Great! Is my honey here?" Jessica says in fake concerned voice.

"She's not really worried about Emmett. All she is worried about is the Cullen fortune," Edward says.

God! It is taking everything in me not to rip this bitch to pieces but I know that won't help Em. Perhaps if I just break a few of her scrawny bones…? I then feel Edward's hand on my arm. Okay! Okay! I think to him. Sometimes his talent really does come in handy.

"Oh. By the way, who was that person standing next to you in the cafeteria yesterday?" Alice asks craftily as if we had actually seen.

"I don't know what you are talking about," replies Jessica.

"She's worried now" supplies Edward.

I thought I saw a woman next to you," says Alice full out guessing.

"No it was just me," says Jess so fake that even a human without any abilities would see straight through her.

"Her name is Bella Swan she is a new student," Edward murmurs. Oh good we have our answers. Playtime has come to an end.

As if on cue, the school door opens and a brunette none of us have ever laid eyes on walks around the corner and even I have to admit she is a beauty.

"Jessica has hatred for her. She fears that she is the one Emmett has chosen" Edward states. Well, to this she would be correct.

"When do I get to see my Emmy?" asks Jessica.

Okay. That does it. "Listen you little bitch, be glad that you don't see Emmett because I can assure you it would end very badly for you. Stay away from my family and most of all, keep your skanky little self away from my brother," I say with as much venom as possible. At this point all the color drains away from the stupid humans face.

"But-but I thought I was part of your family now?" she barely whispers.

"Well you thought wrong, hoe. Emmett wouldn't come anywhere near someone as pathetic as you." I guess I said it with enough force to make her fear us because she whirls around and runs away. I'm not sure but she might have urinated on herself too. Good. She deserves it.

Now. What to do with Bella Swan? Perhaps we should grab her right now.

"Relax Rosie we will get Bella soon enough" Edward says, trying to placate me.

"We have time. I don't see any harm coming Em's way if we wait a little while" states Alice.

"Fine" I grumble. The bell rings and we head off to our classes.

BPOV:

I have sat through the first four periods of the day when the bell rings for lunch. I meet up with Angela Webber, a girl I had met yesterday. She was very nice and didn't pry. She was also not a Jessica fan. "Hi Angela, what's up?" I enquire.

"Not too much, Bella except Jessica left school" she states.

No doubt to be with Emmett, I think to myself with a smile.

We head into the cafeteria, get in line and get our food-like substance that these lunch ladies are trying to pass off as edible food these days and then take a seat. I talk to her about my life in Phoenix when she suddenly interrupts me.

"That's strange. The Cullen's are staring at you," she observes.

I glance over my shoulder and sure enough, three of the Cullens are staring at me, the short spiky haired girl smiles at me. I shudder at the thought of possible reasons why. Weren't they all buddy-buddy with Jessica earlier? Surely she is the one the big one was after. The bell rings signaling the end of lunch. Time for biology.

RPOV:

Alice, Edward and myself take our usual seats at lunch so we can finally discuss this situation. As we are talking, the Swan girl walks in with Angela Webber. At least she knows how to pick her friends. She's probably the only bearable human in this place. "Edward, what is she thinking?" I ask.

Edward has a puzzled look on his face. "I don't know it's like she isn't even there. I get nothing," he says.

"Perhaps she's just not thinking or is stupid," I guess.

"No everyone is thinking of something, even when they are trying to block me. I mean, it's like she doesn't exist," he says almost like he is annoyed.

"Well I can't see her either" Alice pipes in. "She will be sitting with you in Biology though. You should get to know her," Alice says excitedly.

"Alice, you just said you couldn't see her, how do you know she is going to be sitting next to Edward?" I ask. Now I'm getting annoyed.

"I can see Edward interacting during Biology with an empty seat. Either he's gone crazy too, or it's her." Alice says sharply.

"Would both of you relax? I know this is a tense situation but really, this isn't helping anyone," Edward says giving both of us a stern look.

"I don't see why we just don't grab her right now and be done with this." I'm getting angry now.

"I see Carlisle and Esme meeting with Charlie tonight. They are going to want to handle this their way. As I can't see her future I don't know what will happen but I think it will be the best way. Edward, just talk to her during class" Alice grumbles.

We must have been staring at Bella while discussing her because I hear the Webber girl informing her of our staring and she glances up at us and just gives us a funny look. The bell rings signaling the end of lunch and our conversation.

BPOV:

I walk into Biology and take my seat at the empty table I was assigned yesterday. I was told yesterday that my lab partner left sick. I wonder if I will meet them today.

"Hello" says a male voice beside me.

I look up and notice one of the vampires. Okay. Keep it together Bella. He's only sitting next to you because he is assigned to.

"How do you like Forks?" he asks as he stares at me with golden eyes.

"Fine" I say, hopefully not encouraging him to speak further.

"My name is Edward Cullen and you are Bella," he states.

"Yes. I'm Bella. How do you know my name?" I ask.

"How could I not learn the name of my brothers future mate?" He asks with a smirk playing at the corner of his mouth.

Fuck. This isn't happening. What about Jessica? "I thought Jessica was the one he was interested in?" I ask in a small voice.

"No. It was you," he simply states.

God! I can't breath. I start to hyperventilate. Oh god I'm going to be sick! I bolt from the classroom almost knocking the teacher down as he enters. I run into the girl's room and empty the contents of my stomach into the toilet. After finishing, I gather myself together, walk to the mirror and glance at my reflection. I look like hell. It shouldn't be hard for me to convince Mr. Varner that I am too sick to remain in school. I walk back to Biology where a very worried looking teacher looks at me.

"Sir, I'm not feeling to well. Would it be okay if I head home?" I ask pathetically. Given my appearance, he quickly agrees. I gather my things giving a quick look to Edward and head out of the class and head home.

I decided because I have more time, I could get some shopping done. I head out to run errands and load up with groceries at the store. As I am heading home, I can only think, This isn't happening to me!, over and over. I have no choice now but to tell Charlie what is happening. I don't know the extent of the Vampire laws over humans but he sure does. He's a cop. Perhaps he will know a way to get me out of this. I get home and Charlie's cruiser is in the driveway as well as a black Mercedes. How strange. Charlie should still be at the station.

Loading my arms with groceries, I head into the house and to my utter horror, I notice two golden-eyed Vampires I had yet to see sitting with my Father. They look older than the five I have seen before. Charlie looks up at me with a look of utter despair.

"Bella, we need to talk."