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Chapter 6

EPOV

September 2004

My feet could not move fast enough as I sprinted after Bella. I had to stop her. She had to know that nothing happened with Tanya and nothing ever would. I had to make her understand that she was and always would be the only girl for me.

Why did I omit the truth from her in the first place? Now that I have kept it from her and she knows the truth, it makes me look guilty and I did not have a reason to be guilty.

Okay…so maybe I was a little guilty because apparently I was drunk enough to allow Tanya to drape herself all over me the entire night. I never should have been there…I should have been with my girlfriend at her fucking party.

Guess there would not be any dragging me into a janitor's closet today!

Damn it! Why was I such an asshole?

I must have waited too long to go after her because I knew I was faster than she was and yet, I could not find her anywhere. I followed the path that I thought she had taken and it led me to the parking lot. She had to have gone that way because her monstrous truck was now missing from the lot.

Great. She left school and I could not go after her because I did not have my fucking car! UGH! I pinched the bridge of nose with my fingers and decided to go have a little chat with my two jackass friends.

James POV

September 2004

Jacob and I both saw Bella walk up behind Edward. It was the perfect opportunity to make him realize that he and that bitch were definitely not meant for each other. I knew it was a shitty thing to do but where the fuck did he get off treating us the way he was?

He ditched us for a month, and then again on Saturday morning with no vehicle. Then the fucker ignored our calls all weekend. This had to be stopped right fucking now.

I was not going to let that little cock tease come in between my family.

Edward was the only family Jake and I had that we could count on being there for us and you do not fuck with family. You also should not fucking come in between them.

I would make that bitch realize this. She would not interfere with our family. Besides, she was probably only after Edward for his money, just like all the rest. Her father was only a fucking police officer. Yeah…she was a little gold digger and I would show Edward her true colors.

Edward had always been afraid of that…some gold digging whore getting with him just for his money.

It was up to Jake and me to have his back since he was so clueless. We had to protect him. His family sure as hell was not going to…they were all sucked into Bella's web as well as Edward. He would hate us for this at first. However, eventually, he will thank us. We are only looking out for him.

Jake and I watched as Edward ran after Bella.

"He's going to be pissed you know," Jacob said.

"Yeah, and I don't give a fuck. This is for the best."

"I know but I mean, he seriously thinks he's in love with her and vice versa. Maybe we should just let it play out," Jacob replied.

"No we shouldn't. Edward needs us to help him whether he realizes or not. It's better for them to end this little charade of a relationship now before they get in any deeper. Anyway, if he wanted us to be nice, he shouldn't have treated us the way he did over the weekend, right?"

"Yeah, J you're right, as always. That was some pretty fucked up shit he pulled this weekend. We are supposed to be his best friends…his brothers."

I nodded in agreement. Just then, we noticed Edward coming back towards us. He was seething.

I grinned at him. Aw, the little mountain lion was pissed at us. This should be interesting. His bark was always worse than his bite.

EPOV

September 2004

I headed back to my locker. When I got there, James and Jacob were still standing by it. They looked very pleased with themselves. I stalked up to them demanding an explanation, "Why the FUCK would you guys do that shit to me?" I asked them as I crushed my fist into my locker.

Fuck that hurt.

I was too pissed to care.

Jacob looked at me with contempt on his face, "Why do you think Edward? You ditched us for a month because of her! We finally get you to come out with us for a night and we got your tight ass to cut loose again, only for you ditch us first thing Saturday morning to go back to her. Then you continuously ignore our calls the rest of the weekend."

"You dipshits! I wasn't ignoring your calls. I got fucking GROUNDED! My parents took away everything for a goddamn month! I don't get anything back until October fourteenth! Thanks! You two pussies fucked up my relationship because you were pissed that I didn't answer some fucking phone calls?!"

Jacob looked remorseful while James looked annoyed. Before they could respond, I felt a hand grab my shoulder turning me around to face the owner. I was then shoved into my locker and met with Jasper's fist right to my face.

Emmett was right behind him. He grabbed me, lifted me up by the collar of my shirt and yelled into my face, "Didn't we JUST tell you NOT to fuck up again you little shit?"

I would have to talk my way out of this. I could not fight Bella's brothers…even if it was to defend myself. She would be pissed and that would not fix anything.

"You guys have this all wrong," I pleaded with them.

James then pulled Emmett off me. He shoved him away.

Jasper stepped up and was in James's face in a heartbeat, snarling at him.

"What the fuck Swan? You need to keep your bro away from Edward!" James growled at Jasper.

Then Jacob stepped forward and said, "Yeah, this is all just a big misunderstanding."

Jasper spoke through clenched teeth and kept his glare-filled gaze once again on me, "All we know is our sister is bawling her eyes out because of YOU! She mumbled something about you fucking cheating on her and that is all we needed to hear!" He used his finger to poke me in the chest as he said that.

Emmett came back into my personal space and hissed out, "You better fix this Cullen."

Then Jasper spoke up and said, "I have a better idea! Stay the fuck away from our sister all together. All three of you!" He yelled pointing at all of us.

Right after that, the principal began walking down the hall. We could tell he was watching us. Someone probably went and complained about a fight breaking out in the hallway. My eye was throbbing where Jasper decked me and I probably needed to get some ice on it.

Principal Green noticed our stances, the way we were all staring at each other and said, "Mr. Cullen, what happened?"

"Nothing sir, I ran into my locker. These guys were just helping me up."

He looked suspicious but nodded and said, "Alright then, Mr. Cullen you should go see the nurse. As for the rest of you…get to class!"

We all acknowledged our orders and headed off to our separate destinations.

BPOV

September 2004

When I arrived at school, the first thing I did was go look for Edward. I could not believe what I overheard Jacob and James saying about Edward waking up with Tanya Saturday morning. My heart was broken. He promised me that nothing happened.

I did not know what to do. I had to get out of there and away from him. I did the only thing I could think of doing. I slapped him across his beautiful cheating face and I ran…ran as fast as I could away from him and out to my truck.

The tears were falling down my face and I could not stop them. I did not know if Edward was coming after me or not nor did I care. I was completely sobbing now.

I finally made it out to my truck after what seemed like forever. All I could think of was getting out of the parking lot before Edward could get to me…in case he was chasing after me.

Once I made it out of the parking lot, I only made it about half a mile down the road from the school before I pulled over and let the sobs completely overtake me.

How could I be so stupid? I believed in him! I was going to give him my fucking virginity! I was the biggest idiot.

I knew I needed to call someone and tell them where I was and what had happened.

I pulled out my cell phone and dialed Alice's number. I could barely speak to her I was sobbing so hard. I was able to get out that I was blowing off school today and needed someone to cover for me. I was also able to tell her why.

When I told her, she said for me to go straight to their house and wait for her and Rose. She said they would ditch too, to be with me. She was going to call my brothers and tell them to cover for all of us.

Thank god they were my best friends. I did not know what I would do without them.

Shit.

Em and Jazz were going to be pissed.

Oh well. Maybe they would teach Edward a lesson. Apparently, he had not learned one yet.

My sobs had let up a bit so I started my truck back up and headed to the Cullen house.

James POV

September 2004

I only had one class with Edward. I was waiting for him to show up to our math class. I wanted to find out how bad the damage was to his face from that stupid Swan brother. I also wanted to make sure that we were cool after everything this morning.

There was no way he would throw away a lifetime of friendship over a skirt.

A hot as fuck skirt…but still a skirt.

Not Edward…he was way too classy to throw away brotherhood over a damn chick.

He walked into class and his shiner was very visible now. He still looked pissed. Great.

We always sat next to each other in the back of the class. There were no assigned seats so we could always sit wherever we wanted. He did not take his normal seat beside me. He sat way up at the front of the classroom and did not even glance my way.

What the fuck?

Fine. I would play it his way. I moved up to the front and sat beside him.

"Edward, how did it go with the nurse?" I asked him.

He did not answer.

"Okay Eddie, this is very junior high. You aren't going to speak to me now?"

Still nothing.

The fucking teacher came in then and I had to sit through the entire math class with my best friend in the world acting as if I did not exist.

Fucking great. How the fuck was I supposed to fix this?

The teacher gave us our stupid homework for the night and then the bell rang signaling the end of class.

Edward turned to look at me before he got up from his seat.

He sighed and started speaking, "J, you know you are my best friend. You and Jake are my brothers. Nevertheless, I love Bella. She is it for me. If you ever want me to speak to you two again, then you will fix what you guys fucked up and I mean it. Get her back for me, make this right and we will be cool. I will let it slide this time...if you get her to forgive me."

With that, he darted out of the classroom.

Great, he wants me to go to his bitch and fucking grovel. Fine. I guess I would do what I had to for now. It would have to do until I could figure out a permanent way to get rid of her…one that would not make Jake or I look bad.

I had to form a plan to make Edward dump her. Maybe, I could get her to let me fuck her. Then, I could accidentally let Edward find out his bitch gave it up to me. I could expose her for the cheating whore she obviously was. I knew she would break his heart. I needed to show him that.

However, for now…I would play things his way.

I was not going to go grovel to the slut on my own. Jake was going with me.

BPOV

September 2004

When Rose and Alice got to their house, they found me still sobbing…sitting in my truck. Rose opened my truck door and said, "Oh Bella. Honey, come with us."

They helped me out of the truck, led me into the house and up to Alice's room. Rose disappeared and when she came back, she had potato chips, ice cream and chocolate. All the comfort foods a girl needs.

We all sat on Alice's bed and pigged out while I gradually went over what had happened at school. Alice and Rose looked pissed but there was also another emotion on their face. It almost looked like they did not believe what I told them.

Alice was the first to speak.

"Bella, you know that Jake and James don't exactly approve of your relationship with our brother, right?"

I did not know what she was getting at with what she was saying.

"Yes, Alice…I realize that but what does that have to do with Edward sleeping with Tanya?"

Rose spoke next. "I think what Alice is trying to get at is …well Bella are you sure that's what really happened?"

What they were trying to get at was finally starting to click. "You mean maybe they were lying to cause a fight between Edward and me?"

"YES," they both replied in unison.

I shook my head. "No. It happened. I just know it. Why would Edward be with me without getting bored anyway? All we ever do is make out. He never tries to take it farther…except for the one orgasm he gave me…and he did not even let me reciprocate. He's probably been getting it somewhere else."

I was sobbing again.

Alice grabbed my hand and began to rub soothing circles on my palm while Rose rubbed my back softly.

"Bells, I know you don't want to hear this right now because you are so upset but…you should hear Edward's side of the story. I mean…we know Edward…we have known him his whole life. He is our brother. He's not the type to cheat Bella, I promise you that," Alice said.

I could not speak yet so Rose continued, "Yeah B, he wouldn't do that to you. He loves you so much. You should see the way he looks at you. You are everything to him. I don't think he could hurt you like that. You really need to hear what he has to say.

"As far as the just making out thing…well…let's just say that we know Edward wants more from you. He is not exactly quiet with his morning activities when he first wakes up OR when he is in the shower. Also, missy…do not think we did not notice what you said a few minutes ago about the orgasm our brother gave you! SPILL!" Rose and Alice exchanged knowing glances.

I probably turned about five shades of red.

We briefly discussed the orgasm that Edward gave me in my bedroom. We focused on me so that they could try to drown out the fact that I was discussing how well their brother pleasured me.

They told me that Edward was probably just holding back so he would not scare me away. They assured me that he more than wanted me sexually. That made me feel a little better about that part of the conversation.

I guess the other stuff they had said was starting to make sense. Maybe James and Jacob only said that to get me pissed at Edward so I would dump him. Then they could have him all to themselves again. I needed to talk to Edward. Tomorrow at school, I would let him explain everything.

I informed Rose and Alice of my plan. I then thanked them for being the best friends a girl could have. We spent the rest of the day giggling and talking about our guys. Rose and Alice informed me that when they called my brothers to let them know what was going on, they were less then pleased with Edward. Rose said I should expect that they probably worked Edward over good. Was it wrong that I found that funny?

When it came time for the school day would be over, I decided I should drive home to keep up my pretenses that I went to school for the day with my dad.

When I arrived home, I saw a car in the driveway that I did not recognize. I glanced up to the front porch and saw James and Jacob sitting there. Oh great.

They obviously want to talk so…I was willing to talk. I figured we had some things to get straight right here and now.

I got out of my truck and slammed my door as hard as I could. I walked to the porch and stared at them with the most hateful glare I could muster.

Jacob spoke first, "Hey Bells."

I snapped at him, "That's Bella to you two. Bells is something that is reserved for my friends or family and you two are neither."

Jacob looked slightly remorseful while James looked amused.

He smirked and said, "Wow…you're feisty…I guess I can see why you are so special to Edward."

I rolled my eyes at him before I spoke again, "What the hell are you guys doing here and what do you want?"

"A girl who gets right to the point…I like it," James said.

"Well I don't like either of you…so spit it out already."

"Look. You are important to Edward. We are important to Edward. Can't we all get along?" Jacob asked sounding mildly sarcastic.

I did not budge or speak. I just continued to glare at the both of them. Jacob gave James a nod as if he was encouraging him to say something.

James spoke again, "Ok Bella here it is. Nothing happened with Edward and Tanya. Tanya thinks your Eddie is hot and she has quite the crush on him. She threw herself at him all night. All he did was talk about how great, beautiful and wonderful you are.

"When Edward passed out, she draped herself all over him. When he woke up, he was pissed and shocked as shit that she was laying there with him. He reamed us good for that. We only brought it up because we knew you were right behind him and we were pissed at him because he ignored all of our calls all weekend. We found out later that it wasn't because of you but because of his grounding."

Rose and Alice were right. Not about all of it being a lie but still…they were right. Edward did not betray me. I was going to have to apologize for slapping him and not giving him a chance to explain. I was also going to have to find out why he did not just tell me this in the first place…before something like this could happen.

I still had not said anything so James continued.

"So anyway, we're sorry. You should forgive Eddie and besides, we really should just try to get along…don't you think? Can we just try to be friends for Edward's sake? I would really like that. And Jake would too." Jake nodded.

Jake almost looked sincere but James looked absolutely lethal. He somewhat scared me most of the time. He looked completely menacing and I did not believe his words for one minute. I decided I was not going to take this crap and I was not going to lose Edward because of these buffoons.

I took a deep breath and stood up as close as I could stand to be to James and made sure I had conviction in my voice when I spoke. "Let's just cut to the chase shall we? We both know that you have no desire to be friends with me any more than I do with the two of you! I tried to play nice. I tried to get you to like me. That's clearly not going to happen. Therefore, I am done playing nice with you two idiots. You will share Edward. You don't have a choice. He loves me and I love him. I can damn well guarantee you two assholes that despite your efforts…I am NOT going anywhere. I am here to stay!"

I was smiling when I finished.

James was seething. Jacob just looked shocked.

I walked passed them both and headed into my house. As I was walking through the front door, I heard James mutter, "We'll see about that bitch."

A/N…Thanks to keepingupwiththekids and dolphin62598 for their mad skills!

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