DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS THEY ARE ALL PROPERTY OF THE GENIUS STEPHENIE MEYER!!

Chapter 7

When I woke up it was still dark out. I groaned and rolled over to see what time it was; a little after six. I cursed under my breath and threw an extra pillow over my head.

After trying to fall asleep again, and failing, I got up and dragged myself into the bathroom.

I knew the first thing I should do was take care of my tongue piercing so I filled the little cup with a few pinches of sea salt and filled it up with warm water. I put the disgusting water in my mouth and swished it around until my mouth felt dry and spit it out.

After brushing my teeth I decided since it was still early I'd have a nice long hot bath instead. I turned the nobs and let the water run, adding some bubble bath. Once the tub was hot and full I stepped in enjoying the nice feel. After washing my body and hair I laid back and let my eyes slide shut.

A loud banging on my bathroom door woke me up. What the hell could my mom want thing early in the morning? I looked over at the clock on the wall and saw it was almost nine thirty. The water in the tub was now cold and all the bubbles were gone.

"Come in!" I called, cursing under my breath when I remembered why I was avoiding her.

"Hey Be- I mean 'Izzy', your parents... want.You." Edward was standing in my door way, staring at my like a retard. I screamed, loud enough I'm surprised the mirror didn't break like it does in movies. His eyes widened as he realized what he was staring at and left the bathroom, slamming the door behind him.

I quickly got out of the tub and wrapped a towel around myself. When I opened the door to my room I peeked around it to make sure the coast was clear. After doing a double take of it I stepped out and quickly went to close my bedroom door. I could have sworn I locked it last night...

I slipped in the spongebob boxers Edward got me for my most recent birthday, a black tank top and my super fuzzy rainbow colored slippers. I went back into the bathroom and emptied out the freezing cold water from the tub. There was another light knock on my bedroom door this time.

"Are you decent?" Edward's muffled voice came from the other side of the door.

"Yes." I grumbled and went over to let him in. "What do you want?"

"Don't be like that! You're the one who told me I could come into the bathroom. How was I suppose to know you'd be naked?"

"I thoughtyou were my mom. And you must've heard water splashing. It's called common sense Edward! Which you must obviously be lacking! Ugh! What the fuck are you doing here this early?"

I saw a light red tint spear across his face. I laughed mentally at how cute it was. "I told you yesterday that I needed to talk to your parents, who by the way want to see you downstairs, and decided to come by early today in case they go anywhere again."

"Whatever. Go" I had to get him away, soon. It was getting harder having him this close to me. He didn't move though, but stood there opening and closing his mouth like he was trying to sat something. "Do you have something to say? Say it."

"What the hell happened to you?" he blurted out. I scrunched my eyebrows together confused.

"huh?"

"I mean..." he tried again. "The hair, your tongue... What happened? It wasn't like that yesterday."

"No duh. That's because I didn't it yesterday."

"Obviously. But why?" why? Why did I do this? I didn't know how to answer that, it wasn't an easy question to answer. I couldn't tell him it was because of him, he'd find a way to use it against me, I think. I didn't want to take any chances in case he doesn't want me. He picked up a strand of my hair and began fiddling with it. "Why?" he whispered again. "Why did you do this to yourself?" I closed my eyes. I could feel my will power fading and I had to make him leave. I slapped his had away.

"That's none of your damn business. Nothing I do is any of your business anymore. Just leave. Please." I pointed toward the stairs and watched him slowly walk down them.

I brushed my hair and washed my face, deciding I didn't need makeup since I wasn't going anywhere today, and put on some knee high socks before slipping back on my slippers and heading downstairs.

My mom, dad, and Edward were all sitting in the kitchen chatting casually, my mom patting Edwards' hand every once in while. They looked more like a family with him then me. I sighed and walked inconspicuously through the kitchen and opened the fridge grabbing the orange juice. I got out a cup and poured myself a glass, all while avoiding my parents faces. My mom finally broke the silence.

"Bella, what did you do to your hair?" she asked

"Gave it a bit of colour, you like?" I tried to come as nonchalant, doing a surprisingly good job.

"Um, it's... different." I could tell she was fighting what she really wanted to say.

"Yes, it's what I was going for. Why blend in when you can stand out right?" I gulped down the juice nervously, hoping to get out of there as fast as possible.

"Right." she mumbled. "Look Bella we need to talk. Come here please." I froze, What did we have to talk about? I didn't do anything wrong. Is that why Edward was here? Did he tell them something about me, about how I went out yesterday? If he did so help me god I'll- "Bella. Take a seat." my mother's voice brought me back and I cautiously took a seat and nodded for her to continue so I wouldn't have to open my mouth.

"Bells," it was Charlie who spoke. "Edward's going to be staying with us for a while. Elizabeth is very sick and has to be taken to a special hospital in Canada. Until she gets better he'll be sleeping in the guest room next to yours." I looked over at Edward who was looking at his hands. I could easily tell he was fighting tears. So much for not opening my mouth, I could feel it hanging wide.

"Isabella Marie Swan!" my mom gasped. "What's in your tongue?" I snapped my mouth shut, I could feel the blood rising into my cheeks.

"upercin." I mumbled.

"Pardon me?"

"A piercing!" I said louder.

"Bella, you know how I feel about body jewelry. They're meant for sluts." she said matter-of-factly. I almost laughed at how my mom came out and said 'SLUT!'.

"Are you accusing me of being a slut?" I challenged.

"Well, er, no. But I want you to take it out still."

"No."

"Excuse me? Young lady, we have rules in this house. One of them is no body jewelry until you move out. Are you trying to tell me something?" Her words hit me like a slap. Did she want me to leave?

"Actually no, I wasn't. But I guess it doesn't matter anymore, you have Edward now, a role-model son. I've heard Charlie talk about how he always wished I was a boy, I'm not stupid! I guess then you don't need me anymore. That's fine, I'll pack up and leave if that's what you want because I'm not taking it out! You're over reacting!" I shouted. I knew I was over reacting as well, but I had less control over my temper.

"Don't bring Edward into Bella. He has nothing to do with this. I don't want-" I cut her off.

"It has a lot more to do with him then you think." I murmured

"what? Bella-" I didn't let her finish. I stomped off upstairs, leaving a shocked kitchen full of people and went to my room. I really didn't want to leave and I knew I was acting immature but I hated when she got like that. Like she was Queen and I had to follow her every command. I was legal fucking age now to do it anyway, so she didn't have to act like she did.

I got my Misfits bag and emptied out everything in it from yesterday, and refilled it with clothes, makeup and extra things I needed. I packed enough clothes to last me the rest of the week, hopefully I'll fine a place to stay after that.

I slung the bulging bag over my shoulder and reached around behind my mattress to grab my old sock which I kept my emergency money in and shoved it in my bag too.

I looked down and realized what I was wearing and almost laughed. I wonder how people would react.

I just switched the boxers for a pair of black plaid capri shorts with suspenders, and my slippers for my skater shoes. I also remembered to pack my outfit for tomorrow in a separate bag, and my shampoo.

I grabbed my keys and opened the window. I was going to climb down the tree, it wouldn't be that hard, I did it once a few years ago. I dropped my bag first and then ducked though the opening. A light knock on my door stopped my from jumping.

I was about to tell who ever it was to fuck off but Edward opened the door and walked in. He stared at me- halfway through he window- and cracked a smile, though it disappeared fast. I really missed his smile.

"Be- Izzy. What are you doing? You're not seriously leaving are you?" he was looking at me in half disbelief and half worry.

"Yes Edward, I am." I was now sitting, facing the out the window getting ready to jump to the closest tree branch.

"You know," he said conversationally. "Your mom is pretty upset. She doesn't actually want you to leave, neither does your dad.. You should stay, it's safer anyway." he added.

"Nothing I do is safe anymore Edward. Me leaving is only the beginning." He stared at me confused.

"What-"

"Never mind. Have fun with my family. Tell them I'm gone, it won't be long till they forget about me and make my room yours. Like I said before, they always wanted a son. But till then, get out of my room." I jumped and landed on a strong branch. I slowly climbed down until I was on the lowest tree branch and spun so I was hanging off the underside of the branch with my hands and feet. I removed my feet first, then my hands and landed on the ground with a soft 'thud'.

No one seemed to hear me so I grabbed my bag and hurried to my truck. Inside I threw my bag onto the passenger seat. I started it up and drove out of the drive way and down the street as fast as my old truck could go. It was only around eleven when I decided to pull over on a dirt road.

I knew I had to decide what to do about school, since I forgot it all at the house. I guess I could call Edward in the morning and ask that he brings it and just drops it off at the office. That's probably be the easiest way.

I laid down across the passenger seat, shoving my bag onto the floor and tried to get some sleep. Maybe it would've worked if I hadn't had a 3 hour nap in the tub.

I tried to think about tomorrow and how exactly to make Edward jealous without making it seem obvious . I guess I could make up some lame excuse as to why I always turned down Mike before. Some rational reason that doesn't end with 'because I'm in love with Edward'.

Concentrating on that didn't work because my thoughts kept on slipping back to Edward staying at my house, in the bedroom next to mine, the bedroom I'm not longer staying in. I cursed myself when I thought of how perfect that would have been to get him, how much more easy it would've made everything.

Instead of making lemonade with the lemons life gave me I threw then back in life's face. I screamed and pounded my fist against the back of the seat frustrated. "I'm so fucking stupid!." I yelled at myself.

I sighed and ran a hand across my face. I needed a distraction to take my mind off everything. I searched my truck until I found my battered copy of Wuthering Heights under the seat. I sat up and curled into one side of the truck. I opened it and began reading.

Halfway through the book 'The Fray How to Save a Life' started playing. I opened my glove compartment and pulled out my phone. It read 'Mom Calling'. Like I wanted to talk to her right now. I turned off the phone and put it back in the pull out box.

I pulled out a few Cd's and looked through them and decided on Papa Roach. I let the first song play through and went back to trying to fall asleep.

Even After the Cd finished I was still awake and very aware of the rain that was now hitting my truck. It was around four thirty. I started my truck back up and headed to The Lodge. It was a tacky and over priced restaurant, but it was just me and I was to hungry to worry about looks.

I got myself a hamburger and fries and ate in silence. I don't think I've ever felt more alone in my life.

I finished quickly and paid, leaving a big tip. I got back in my truck and drove to the school. I parked in a parking space close to the school -I wasn't the only car there so it wasn't all that conspicuous- and curled up into a ball along the seat.

Hopefully tomorrows' better.

A/N Sorry this chapter sucked. I really am. I needed a fast chapter to get by Sunday and I thought this was a great opportuinty to bring Jacob back into the story and that's exactly what i plan to do in the chapter after the next...

I'm not gonna lie, I've had this story done like three days after my last chapter but I didn't post it until now and i have my next chapter finnished so I'll post that probably saturday (the next chapter is one of the best chaptersI think I've done so far even if she does get with mike... ew mike :))

OME!! who read breakng dawn?? I did and thought it was the most amazing and funny thing ever! My favourite book in the series is still Twilight though because it's the beginnning to the amazing saga. Also it's realy weird to think back to the very first book when they first talked and then next thing you know Bella's Prego!! :S

One more thing.. I also know that i make alot of spelling mistake but i can't go backa dn fix them because my mom deleted my open writer thing because it took up too much space and now i have to overwrite documents... :(

Anyways Thank you for reading my lovely reader you rock!! R&R