A/N Sorry, sorry a thousand apologies for the delay in updating . RL has been so stressful and depressing that I would probably have Bella stealing Charlie's gun, shooting Edward then committing suicide in the mood I was in. Somehow I didn't think you guys would have appreciated that!

I'm looking for a beta reader to help me with my americanisation, grammar, punctuation but most importantly to give me a kick up the backside when I put off writing!

BPOV

I had just stood up from exiting Alice's car, my legs were shaking and I was feeling slightly nauseous though I'm not sure if this was due to her driving or the Greek god in front of me. Where was the hobo from Saturday, I could handle him …. this guy I wasn't so sure about.

I shakily reached my hand up and touched him on the face, oh my god his skin was so soft who would have thought that under all that scruff from Saturday there would be a face like this. I had to forcibly move my hand away but it kept going back, anyone would think I was patting a dog.

Breathe Bella... breathe I told myself remember your angry at this guy don't let him get to you!

I looked him straight in the eyes "Ain't that right BooBoo" I turned and headed towards the school door. I hoped to pull off the classic 180 degree swivel and walk away but that was all ruined by my best or should I call him my former best friend

"Bellaaa" Emmett's screech was so high pitched I had to double check it was coming from him. He started taking his top off. "cover yourself up...your practically naked" he started walking over to me trying to put his hoody over my outfit.

"Step away from the girl and no-one gets hurt" I couldn't believe tiny Alice was squaring up to the giant known as Emmett and he was the one looking scared. Damn, I'm glad she was on my team!

Emmett gestured at my outfit his face getting redder by the second "But..but.. but." Wow this is the first time I've ever seen him speechless I wonder if he's going to hyperventilate.

"But what Emmett? You've seen me in less. Is there something wrong with what I'm wearing" I knew for a fact that Rose often wore skirts and dresses shorter than mine for him.

"There's nothing wrong with the outfit but you cant wear an outfit like that to school Bella" by this time he was trying frantically to hide me behind his massive body.

"Why the hell not? Give me one good reason why not." I had felt pretty damn confident this morning when I looked in the mirror after my make-over but Emmett was making me feel more self-conscious than ever.

" One! How about I give you three" he groaned

"Number one... Eric Yorkie is drooling at the mouth as if he was at an all you can eat Bella Buffet" I looked to my left and sure enough there was Eric making an amazing impersonation of a St Bernard.

"Number two...Tyler Crowley has been so busy ogling your ass he just walked into the side of his van" true enough Tyler was busy trying to raise himself from the ground while not taking his eyes off me.

"Number three... and probably the most disgusting of them all." he shuddered "I think Mike Newton has just jizzed himself in his pants" I'll trust him on this one because there was no way in hell I was going to look over ..eww.

I looked up into Emmett's face and saw the concern in his eyes, normally I would have taken his feelings into consideration but today I had to toughen up, put on the big girl panties and let the inner bitch take over. I pulled him down to me and whispered in his ear "I know you love me Emmybear and want to take care of me but I have to do this. I have to show Edward that I'm not a complete loser and only made him up out of desperation so for the next three weeks I'm going to make his life hell in private but be the perfect girlfriend in public. Please don't make this any more difficult, I would like to have you on my side for this"

"But Bella its not a matter of taking sides. You and Edward need to work together for this to work. He wouldn't be doing this for you if he wasn't on your side and getting him angry isn't going to help any. Remember he's the one doing you a favour here"

"But he called me names and laughed at me" I knew I was whining like a 3 year old but I couldn't help it. I could feel my eyes begin to water normally this was a good thing as Emmett could never resist a girl crying but today I was wearing make up and the panda look would not help me.

"And you called him a hobo and told him he stank remember. You were as bad as each other on Saturday so maybe your perfect for each other after all. I'm just saying baby B that you need him so be nice. He is my cousin and your my best friend, don't ask me to take sides because I can't. Think of me as neutral territory, Switzerland."

I thought about what Emmett was saying, I knew that he was right I needed Edward. This was going to be harder than I thought, could I really throw away the hurt and anger I felt for this guy and be the perfect girlfriend for the next three weeks.

EPOV

I stood there and watched as she walked away to talk with my cousin. They looked to be arguing about something and I tried to listen in on their conversation but they were keeping their voices too low, at times like this I wish I could read their minds.

Alice and Rose were still standing beside the Volvo and alternating between giving me the evil eye and laughing at me. I wonder what other secrets Alice was revealing.

Jasper nudged me in the side and brought me back from my thoughts. "Man I didn't recognise Bella and I've known her for almost a year now. If I had known she could look this good I would have asked her on a date long ago and she wouldn't have had to make you up"

"Huh!"

"I'm just saying Bella's looking really fine. Maybe I'll ask her out when she dumps you"

What was he on about... dumping me? Oh That's right this is only pretend for the next three weeks. But did I want it to end?

Yes... I wanted to be free to enjoy my senior year.

No... from what I had been told Bella was feisty, intelligent and loyal to her friends.

Yes... I could get my own girlfriend if I wanted, someone of my own choosing.

No... she was beautiful, much better than the other girls I had seen so far.

Yes..no..yes...no I was having problems deciding. I took a deep breath and relaxed for the first time since the girls had driven up. I didn't have to make my decision today I had time.

I lifted my backpack onto my shoulder and walked towards Bella and Emmett who had stopped arguing and were staring at each other. If I was going to do this I was going to do it right.

I placed my left arm around Bella's shoulders and leaned in to whisper in her ear.

"I'm sorry for calling you names. Forgive me?"

She looked up at me with her doe eyes and looked pointedly at my arm over her shoulder.

"We have an audience" I glanced over at the girls Jasper had warned me about earlier, I couldn't remember their names.

Bella's arm snaked round my waist but I could tell she was tense "Oh"

"Relax. I'm only doing what any boyfriend would do. Marking my territory and telling other guys to get lost. If you want me to stop just say so."

"No it's fine. I just never thought about things like that maybe I should start marking my own territory. Guess I don't know how to be a girlfriend … wonder if the library has any self-help books"

"So do you forgive me?"

"Sure I forgive you... but..."

I looked at her in confusion "But what?"

she giggled playfully and skipped away from my side. "Do it again and I'll tell Emmett about Mr Wrinkly"

I could feel the blush rising in my face. I couldn't believe she knew about that!

I turned and glared at my sister "Aliiiccee!"

She turned her head and looked at my red face before turning back to Rose and laughing. I can't believe it...she just laughed!

A/N review, review review its what's keeping me from killing off Mr Wrinkly!