A/N: Anything that is in Bold Italics is Bella's wolf and the Pack's thoughts (when they are communicating) are in Italics.

Chapter 4

Bella POV

I looked at Rosalie for a moment, waiting for her to respond to my greeting. When it looked like she wasn't I waved my hand in her face. She started and looked at me with her mouth open and her eyes clearly displaying her shock. Unfortunately for me, the moment my eyes connected to hers there was a tug in my heart. The world shrunk to the size of a singe undead being that was right in front of me, while my wolf howled in delight. Mate! I growled low at that thought and tried to shove it back down. After a few seconds of wrestling with my wolf- who wanted to take Rosalie's perfect body right there and then- I managed to focus on Rosalie, who had just started to speak.

"Hello, Bella. I apologise, I was not paying attention." I nodded my acceptance, sure that she had just felt the pull that I had. After all, weren't vampires supposed to know who their mate was? "Sorry for leaving so suddenly but we were called away to look after Esme's sick mother. She was dying and we decided to move in with her until she died." I nodded, knowing that that wasn't the real answer, that she was only covering up the reason their absence due to the prying human eyes. We both knew that they had left because of Edward. I nodded and was about to about to greet the rest of the table that I haven't even glanced at yet, when I was yanked hard by my arm and marched off to the table where my Pack was sitting.

I growled at the interruption and scowled at Selene as she sat back down on her seat. "Sorry, Bella-Bells but we were getting worried and that dude with the bronze mop looked kinda angry." I growled even louder when she mentioned Edward. I never even realized that he was there when I was talking to my mate. I moved to get up but was quickly pushed back down by Lowell, who shook his head when I looked at him. "Don't." I looked at him in shock, as that was the first word I heard him say in 4 days. Shrugging I turned around in my seat to gaze at Rosalie, who was staring back at me with at least a small amount of longing and a large amount of begging in her eyes. I knew she was asking for forgiveness for abandoning me and while I didn't like what they did, I knew they had been manipulated by that shitbag of an ex-boyfriend called Edward. I smiled at her, my eyes full of forgiveness.

I stayed that way for the rest of lunch, my food in my lap as I stared at Rosalie across the room. My Pack made several teasing remarks that I merely waved off, not letting them distract me from the undead beauty. Eventually the bell rang and she left so I got up to dispose of the rubbish on my tray. As I walked by Rosalie's seat, I caught a bit of her scent and was rooted to the spot with surprise. I breathed in deep again and shuddered with pleasure. She smelled like honey and roses. When I looked up at my Pack they were looking at me with amused expressions on their faces. They gestured for me to follow them and when I didn't, dragged me out of the hall.

I walked to the last lesson of my day, Biology As walked to my seat, I noticed that someone was sitting next to it. They had long, blonde, luscious hair- Rosalie. I swallowed loudly thinking how ironic it was that she was sitting in what used to be Edward's seat. There must be something about that seat that draws in people who could change my life. I sat down quickly when a young teacher I didn't know- she must have been new- walked in. I slid in next to my mate and pulled out my books. My hands were sweating and my heart was racing with nerves, but I tried to calm it down, knowing that it must be difficult for Rosalie to sit next to me.

I looked towards the front and nodded my head in greeting to the teacher when she called my name. She smiled back at me before finishing the register and addressing the class. "Hello class, my name is Miss Greenham and I will be your biology teacher for this year. Now, I would've liked to give you guys a long speech about what's going on this school year, what the projects are going to be about and when the exams are, but instead I have decided to leave it a mystery for now so that I can see the look on your faces when I give you the closest compulsory project. Today will just be a lecture for you to write down notes and put up your hand if you want me to repeat something or slow down a bit. By the way, the person you're sitting next to will be your lab partner for the rest of the year, so I hope you like your partner." Miss Greenham grinned evilly at the last part as a chorus of groans echoed through the class. I smiled though, as it gave me a chance to talk to Rosalie and get to know her. Something that I couldn't and didn't want to do before.

I turned in my seat and looked at Rosalie. She slowly moved her head towards me as Miss Greenham started her lecture about stuff we had learned when I was last in school. I gazed into Rosalie's golden eyes as I smiled what Ralphina calls my 'pant's off' smile. Rosalie's eyes showed a small amount of shock and quite a bit of lust in them as I slowly reached out and took her hand. "So, what are you and the family going to do know you're back and know know I'm still here? I would love to meet up with you guys again, because hanging out with Emmett and Alice was so much fun." When I spoke about her siblings I saw a flash of something that looked like jealousy go through her eyes, which just made me smile wider.

"Well, I will have to discuss it with my family, but I would love for you to come over. We could use the time to get to know each other more as I was not very kind or friendly to you before, Bella." I shivered as she said my name. It rolled off her tongue like a river off a cliff. I noticed though that she hadn't spoken for her family, only talking about what we would be doing. I filled with joy as I realized she really was jealous- and of her family no less! Good, she cares about us, my wolf told me. Although I must admit she must still think I'm straight, as I've never given her reason to think otherwise.

"So, Rosalie. Where were you guys earlier? I'm sure I would have noticed you before now?" I lowered my voice slightly before continuing. "Did Edward smell me and demand you leave or go crazy or something?" She shook her head before replying.

"No, no, Bella. We just arrived later than we planned. Edward wanted to go on a last minute hunt so that he didn't feel tempted if you or your scent lingered in the town. We arrived just before lunch because of him." I nodded and we focused on the lesson that neither of us needed- Rosalie because she had done it many times before and me because I had already learned this when I was younger. Being a child genius was helpful sometimes. My mind wandered back to what Rosalie had said. There seemed to be an undercurrent of anger and frustration in her tone and face as she spoke of her brother that hadn't been there before the Cullens had left me. Something had happened while they were away to isolate Edward from the family. There was also the fact that Edward thought he had such little control over his bloodlust that my scent- no matter how old it was- would make him want to feed. I was only a few months old shape shifter with unknown levels of power and control over water, earth, fire and spirit that could off at any moment and he was talking about the dangers of his 'lack of control'. I scoffed quietly to myself before I remembered something else.

"Hey, Rosalie. Is Edward still obsessed with me then? If that's true then tell him 'thank you' from me, because without him I wouldn't have realized I was gay." Rosalie nodded distractedly before she sitting up so fast that she almost fell off her chair, only her vampire reflexes saving her from doing just that. I laughed quietly to myself as I watched her stutter while staring at me in shock. I just realised that no matter how stony her face may seem, her eyes will always give away her true emotions.

"Y-you are gay? When did that happen?" I think that was the first time I've ever heard Rosalie Hale stutter. I found it quite amusing that I, Bella Swan could get her to do that. I shrugged my shoulders and was about to speak when the guy behind us that reminded me of Mike and Jessica combined butted in.

"Bella here has been Fork's resident lesbian for quite a while now. When she came out she was like all 'I thought I was a lesbian for a while now, but it was the break up with Edward that opened my eyes to the fact that I didn't really love him or any other guy I dated.' Then she punched a dude in the face when he called her a dyke. Broke my heart and other's too when she came out." I remembered his name now, it was Leo and he was the high school's player/head jock guy.

I opened my mouth to reply when someone cut me off again, this time it was Rosalie. She turned around and leaned forwards glaring at Leo. "Look, Neanderthal. If I want your opinion I will ask for it. If I ask someone a question, I do not expect you or anyone else to butt in, all right? You may not remember, but I am Rosalie Hale, Queen Bitch and Ice Queen at this school. No one has taken that place and no one ever will, so I suggest that you shut up, stop listening in on people's private conversations and pay attention. You never know, maybe you might need some of this shit." With that, the awkward slightly shy Rosalie I had been talking to had disappeared and the Ice Queen that I had known was back. Although, when she turned to look at me, there was a softness in her eyes and mouth that wasn't there before.

The lesson finished without any more incidents, although Rosalie didn't speak with me again. As we packed up, she gave me a sly smile before picking up her bag and leaving. I sighed wistfully as I stared at the door, before Leo elbowed me in the ribs, jerking me out of my trance. "I wouldn't bother being nice to her, Bella, she seems to be a real bitch when she's annoyed." He told me. I growled at him for insulting my mate before turning and fast walked to my car. Everyone was there waiting for me with huge grins on their faces.

"Sooo, how did the lesson with your mate go? Get a bit of foreplay done? Or were you going with the boring get-to-know-you approach?" I sighed as I realised that I now had to deal with an excited Ralphina for the rest of the day.

"Ralphy, what did I tell you about personal information?" I asked her sternly. I didn't really want anyone to hear about what had happened in class, especially when the Cullens were in the parking lot.

"Not to discuss it outside of the den. I'm sorry but I was just so excited that you'd…" I quickly muffled the rest of her sentence before glaring at her. Sorry, Alpha. I forgot. I sighed before lifting my hand from her mouth. I told them to get in the car and I drove off in silence. By the time we had come back from hunting, it was dark so I got Lyall to make us some dinner, as he was the best cook out of all of us. It always surprised me when he got up to cook but I guess that you can't judge a book by it's cover. When I got into bed that night I thought about what I would have to do tomorrow. I groaned as I realised that I had to warn the Uley Pack that the Cullens had come back. I lay on my back for a minute before realizing something. I could make my pack come with me too! Guys, we have to wake up at 4:30 tomorrow because I have to meet up with the Quileutes. It's compulsory for everyone! I grinned widely as I heard groans come from below me. Tomorrow might actually be fun.

Rosalie POV

Bella's gay! I-I never knew. I jumped for joy, doing an almost Alice-like spin in the air. I stopped as I heard someone clear their throat behind me. I was home but if it was Edward that was behind me then I would probably gone off at him for leaving her behind again. Ever since we had left I had felt this strange emptiness in my undead heart. It had gotten so bad that I had to divorce Emmett as I did not want to bring him down with me. However, now it had been filled again and I knew why. Bella was my mate! I heard the person behind me clear their throat so I turned around because they were down wind from me. "Oh, Emmett. I did not see you there." He grinned at me and I realised that I was in for some serious teasing.

"I'm happy that you're happy again, Rosie." I blinked because I had not been expecting that. "I saw how you were eyeing Bella at lunch so if you decide to tap that can I watch?" I groaned when he said that. I should have realized that would happen. I wacked him on the back of his head and he grinned sheepishly when I turned my infamous glare on him. He shrunk back a bit before heading off to play his video games. People might not know this but Emmett can be rather perceptive. He knows when people need their space so I'm glad he gave me mine. I turned around and smiled at the moon. I had never noticed how beautiful it was, but I think I'm going to start enjoying nature a lot more now. After all, my mate was a wolf.

I hope you guys liked that, I just had to add in a Rosalie POV that showed how she reacted to Bella's declaration. I'm sorry for not updating but I've had 2 weeks of exams that aren't over yet and I spent a lot of time revising for them.

Any constructive criticism would be helpful. :^)