Disclaimer: I don't own anything that's copyrighted but I do own the characters Tom Steele and Steven Evans so DON'T STEAL BITCHES: P

P.S This chapter is dedicated to Tom Steele for his hilarious suggestions and uncanny power to inspire me. Tom I love you lots you're the best friend and brother I could ever wish for, I hope you enjoy your chapter.

P.P.S Tom you OWE me A LOT: P (I'm thinking along the lines of lots of chocolate and free reign over your hat :P mwahaha little sisters and their evil ways don't you just love them.)

It had been a week since the fight and Edward and mine's relationship had gone from strength lately. I felt so relaxed in his presence. It was easy, natural being with him, like breathing. In fact, he is my oxygen I don't think I could live without him, not that I'm willing to try.

I'm such a pussy though. I still hadn't got round to formally introducing him to my friends. I already knew there reactions. Of course, Alice and Angela knew Edward and I were dating and if Alice saw us together, she would shoot me a disdainful look. It's not that Alice is mean its just that she doesn't understand she feels like I'm betraying her some how like I'm doing this on purpose. Alice really didn't like Edward because he and his gang had robbed her fathers store once. Of course their wasn't any proof but the whole damn town knew it was them. Charlie had been after Edward for ages trying to pin the crimes on him and his friends. Since my friends had pretty much disowned me, I was too much of a pouf to confront them, Edward, and I had been hanging out with the gang. I was glad they had accepted me. They were all really nice guys and the all had their own problems to deal with. I'd learnt that they were all pretty much forced into crime by their circumstances. Take Tom Steele for instance he'd started robbing when his mom became seriously ill and he'd taken on the responsibility to care for her and his three sisters. He truly was a genuine lovely guy. He was sweet, honest and cuddly. He reminded me of Emmett but in a more deadly way. It was obvious he could handle himself in a fight. He had dark brown styled hair a chiselled and defined jaw, his nose looked like it had been bust a few times but a guess that's what you get for living a life like his. Tom had broad muscled shoulders and was obviously strong. He was generally kind and caring always putting others before him. However it was obvious if you messed with someone he loved you were for lack of a better phrase fucked especially if you messed with his family. He was overly protective of his sisters especially the youngest one but you knew it was only because he wanted more for them he wanted them to have a better life then he had. It was obvious why h would be very popular with the girls, he was outing going, friendly and easy to get along with he was also an outstanding gentlemen always going out his way to make me comfortable and make sure I was fine. He was good looking but he was defiantly not my type. Mainly because he was one of the first people, I had come across who could actually kick my arse at gymnastics. He was really good at it and surprisingly modest when it came to it. He'd been messing round with Ben and Eric by running up walls and back flipping over their heads and my jaw had dropped in awe. "Tom wow your amazing that's really good" I'd told him and he'd only rubbed the back off his neck and looked at the floor muttering an "I'm ok I suppose" back to me, being honest I was totally shocked that he could be like that. As far as I could tell this guy was pretty much amazing at everything and yet he'd remained modest instead of becoming a cocky arsehole like most boys would have.

Tom Steele was just one of the guys who I was totally awed by. Their was also the 'new guy' Steven Evans. Steven was Ben's cousin and was due to take over the 'business' when Ben left in a couple of months for college. Steven was already a strong character in the group and respected by many. Tom and him had become strong friends and they were certainly a duo to contend with. Their strengths and weaknesses complemented each other and they were certainly entertaining to watch together with their little competitions and bets between each other. Steven had black hair and tanned skin he was cocky but in a comforting, funny way. He was slightly annoying sometimes but his charming wit and compassion made it hard to stay angry with him, he always ended up making you laugh even if you were in the worst of moods. Tom and Steven were the ultimate girls dream guys however they were obviously nothing compared to Edward. (A/N Tom please don't shoot it has to be said I'm sorry :P )

I caught Edward's eye and I was suddenly pulled back down to earth from my thoughts. I glanced around me scanning the scene. We were with all of the boys in our usual spot on the fosse (field between school and golfie). Edward was stood smoking with Ben and Eric whilst Steven and Tom were over to the left having a little dance off. It was hilarious to watch the concentration on their faces as they got in each other's personal spaces dancing as 'in your face' as possible. I let out a soft chuckle wondering which one would kick off if they didn't win. Joe Taylor was the unlucky person judging and I felt sorry for him. I didn't know enough about dancing to know who was winning but from the pleased smile on Tom's face I guessed it was him. "You ok Bella?" Edward asked suddenly beside me. I still didn't understand why he never smelt or tasted like fags after he'd just had one. I'd asked him once but he'd told me he didn't even realise that he didn't so we both had no idea. "I'm fine I was just thinking about all my new found friends," I told him a smile on my face. Edward and I had become so much more relaxed with each other now that I never worried about how he would react when I touched him anymore. I knew his limits as long as we didn't go past the whole kissing rule then he was perfectly fine with us. I'd lost control a few times quite literally throwing myself at him but he'd always just push me away gently giving me a soft yet stern look and so far I'd always got the hint. So far we hadn't had any major problems in our relationships. We'd had the things like the fight and little misunderstandings or mistakes like that but nothing that had ever really jeopardised our relationship so far. Touch wood. My mind screamed and my hand sot out instantly touching the nearby wooden fence. Edward gave me a puzzled look so I decided to explain. "I was just touching wood to ward of any bad luck," I told him and he gave me my favourite crooked smile. Edward was used to my little superstitions like saluting to magpies and saying "good morning/afternoon/evening Mr Magpie to it. He'd once told me it was one of the little things that made him love me more and so every time I carried out one of my silly superstitions a small cheesy smile always crept across my face. "Hmm you never cease to amaze me Bella," he whispered in my ear kissing the side of my neck. My body tingled at his touch and the once little electrics shocks exploded like fireworks beneath my skin. "I love you too" I muttered turning to face him. Our lips met briefly as we'd long ago decided that school wasn't exactly the place for overly intimate PDA's which were always caused when our kiss deepened too much. "Bella you wanna skive next lesson?" Ben called cheerfully "it's about time you started to join in on our activities considering your one of the family now" he chuckled. I turned my head to Edward judging his expression. Edward looked annoyed but I couldn't help noticing the slight smirk on his face and lightness in his eyes. "what do you think Edward?" I asked him softly, his eyes met mine and he opened his mouth to say something before snapping it shut. He was thinking things through carefully, you could practically see the cogs in his brain spinning at full speed. "Is it really a good idea we don't want to pressure you into anything" Edward finally said shooting a pointed look at Ben who just grinned at Edward back. "Come on Bella what's one little lesson going to hurt? It won't be any fun without you." Eric joined in. Edward gave him an 'I'm seriously going to kill you' look at the turned back to look at me. He took my face between his hands and stared into my eyes intently. You could hear the scoffs and wolf whistles in the background but at his touch they seemed a million miles away. My heart throbbed seemingly wanting to burst right through my chest. "Bella please don't do any thing you don't want to do. You most defiantly don't have to come, especially if you're only coming for me." Edward whispered, his lips grazing my earlobe. I pouted slightly; I got the distinct feeling that Edward didn't want me to come. "I want to go" I told Edward firmly gazing stubbornly in his eyes. "Great it's settled then! Come on Bells lets go." Eric said excitedly. Edward glared at him with a dangerous smirk on his face. "Eric we all know how you feel bout Bella but per- lease put the tent in you pants away. It's not only embarrassing for you but for Bella and the rest of us as well." Ben was smirking and I unintentionally glanced down at Eric's trousers. It was true as his erection was quite obvious. I started to blush and my ears caught the sound of a growl escaping Edwards tightly set lips. My mind began pondering what kind of things he'd been thinking about me to get him aroused from such an average conversation. I thought of all my naughty fantasies about Edward and my unavoidable blush deepened probably turning me a beet red colour. Eric looked really embarrassed and I automatically felt sorry for him. I mean how would I feel if someone told Edwards about my fantasies while I was stood their, it would be mortifying. I smiled slightly and the blush left Eric's face instantly, He beamed back. I felt an arm snake round my waist pulling me into his chest.

I pressed as tightly as possible into Edward's side. The feeling of his hard defined chest pushed against my breasts squishing them slightly was wonderful. I revelled in it loving every minute.

That was until I heard Edwards velveteen voice let out a deadly sound, "don't even think about it, Ok!" he said looking at Eric, who was still grinning from ear to ear.

Edward's voice was husky and seductive when he spoke like that. I was ashamed to admit it but the sound turned me on a little bit, it was so protective and deadly. I knew it was inappropriate to think like that, considering Edward's past. I couldn't stop myself though, I was the definition of a hormone crazed teen. I probably put most teenage boys to shame. It didn't help that I had a free house for the weekend, I was seriously considering throwing a house party just so I could get Edward drunk and then trick him into relieving some of my sexual frustration. I knew I'd never do it but the mental images had allowed me to relieve some of the tension by taking matters into my own hands.

"We going then or what bells a boo?" Edward whispered in my ear using my father's nickname for me. Edwards's voice was back to its musical velveteen qualities making me jump and drawing me out of my daydream/ fantasies. Oh god how long had I been stood their fantasising? Oh my how embarrassing. I blushed slightly pulling myself into Edward's chest before quietly squeaking, "Yeah lets go." Edward chuckled and we set off.

We were at the local park now. The boys standing round swigging out of beer cans that they ad robbed earlier. Edward and I sat on the swings angled slightly so we were facing each other. I was slightly worried about how much skin I was showing as my Burberry skirt rode up a little bit. It was mid thigh and very similar to the one Lindsey Lohan wears in mean girls. It was really too cold for a skirt today but I'd stupidly convinced myself that Edward would appreciate it at 7:00 am this morning. Oh well who thinks straight a seven in the morning anyway?

My white vest top and beige quarter cardigan didn't help much either and I felt the goose bumps rise on my legs and arms. Fuck the cold this outfits for Edward I told myself firmly and forced the shiver out of my system.

"chuck me one" Edward called to Steven, who was holding one of the pack of ten they had stolen. Steven laughed before launching a beer carelessly watching as it shook up in the air.

Edward aught the beer and opened it after a minute facing it away from us.

I decide it was time I embraced my inner rebellious teenager and enjoy myself thoroughly. I mean I was already mooching off school what could a couple of drinks hurt. I asked myself. Only your liver the clever side of my brain sneered. Fuck, you bitch. My rebellious side of the brain replied. I decided to ignore the clever side much to its dismay. I had already disowned that side when I'd decided to get to know Edward anyway. "Pass me one" I called to Steven trying my best to sound nonchalant. Edward nearly choked and his eyes widened in horror. "No Bella don't be stupid," he spluttered. I silenced him what I hoped was a deadly look and turned back to Steven. "you going to give me one then or not?" I asked slightly annoyed. Steven just stood their eyeing Edward gauging his reaction. He would obviously know about Edward's violent outburst by no and probably didn't want to be on the receiving end of one. "That's it Bella my girl you truly are one of us" Ben called from a bench in the corner, "chuck he a drink then Steve," he commanded not even bothered about Edward's reaction. As soon as he said that, everyone broke out of their daze and Steven went to pull a can out of the plastic binder. "don't be stupid she won't want a beer look at her she's way too feminine to drink one of them" Tom called eyeing the beers, "Here I got you these" he said pulling a pack of four WKD blue, bottles out of his school bag.

Tom passed me the glass bottle just smiling at Edward as he passed him. They would definitely be even matched in a fight against Each other. Edward was full of anger and had the speed and strength, where Tom had the technique, knowledge and equal strength. Edward had a height advantage standing at six foot one while Tom stood at five, eight five, nine. It would be a exciting fight if it happened but one I really didn't want to.

Luckily, Edward didn't challenge Tom he just sat there nursing his beer obviously concentrating on reeling his rage in. I took the bottle off tom and looked down at the metal cap confused. How was I meant to drink it? Tom noticed my dilemma and chuckled taking the drink back off me and popping the metal cap off with his teeth. "ouch that got to hurt" I whispered to myself.

I took a large swig not really sure if I'd like it but wanting to look like I knew what I was doing, like I did this all the time. I smiled at refreshing taste it was for lack of a better word 'yummy'. Out of my perpetual vision, I saw Edward look up slightly and smile. I turned to him giving him a chastise peck on the cheek, his smile widening into a grin. "I'm sorry Bella I just feel like I'm dragging you down to my level and you deserve so much more," he whispered not meeting my eyes. "Shh don't ruin it I'm having too much fun. Plus these drinks are ace!" I joked grinning back at him. He looked so relieved when he met my eyes that I couldn't help but lean into him. "Kiss Me," I whispered. Edward's lips met mine but instead of the soft gentle touches I was used to, I felt hard urgent passionate kisses that made my lips swell from the rough contact, his lips welded with mine fervently in open mouths kisses our tongues binding together. Before I realised what I was doing, I was straddling his lap my hips ground as tightly as possible to his own. My fingers laced through his thick tousled 'sex hair.' It really did look like he'd just climbed out of bed after just having a Very hot romp. I imagined what his hair would look like if he had just climbed out of bed, preferably with me. I felt my nipples harden against his prominent muscled chest and this time it had nothing to do with the cold. "Bella we have to stop now" Edward muttered, pulling his hands back from their resident positions on each cheek of my butt. I groaned at the loss of contact and reluctantly pulled away from Edward's lips. I looked around finally remembering we had company and blushed slightly. They were gawking at us mouths agape. When they realised we had stopped they all erupted into bellowed laughter. "wow that was pretty hot" Ben stuttered through his hysterics. "we should of got Cullen a girlfriend sooner" Tom added in laughing. "damn right I thought we were going to have so free live porn" Joe chuckled. My face erupted into the darkest red you've ever seen, burning with embarrassment. Edward flinched but for once he didn't push me away instead he pulled me tighter into his chest in a possessive fashion grinning. As he did so my hips ground into his a bit more by accident and I froze. It was suddenly obvious to me that Edward had enjoyed our little encounter as much as I had. I could feel newly dubbed 'Eddied jr' standing to attention. I smiled and relief washed over me I was glad that I affected Edward physically as much as he affected me, I had been worried for a while that he wasn't interested in my body in that way. Edward stifled a little groan as the crotch of my panties caught the tip of his cock through his jeans as I hopped off his lap. "So guys what we going to do then? I don't see the point in going back to school and its kind of boring sitting in the park all day," I said grinning at them and pushing my embarrassment away. "I bet it is" someone coughed. I just glared at all of them. "Come on boys I know you do more the hang round the park all day so whatever it is count me in!" I said excitedly. "Bella I don't think it's a good idea I mean our idea of fun doesn't really follow the rules," Tom told me holding my gaze. "Pfft just because my dads chief of police doesn't mean I'm a good girl" I said in a seductive voice, towards Edward. Edward smiled at me understanding the double agenda in my voice and grabbing my hand. "Come on Bells" he said dragging me out the gate at a brisk walk. I didn't have turn to know the others would follow. "Where to?" Tom asked, "I don't know how about we go to McCarthy's and play robbers bluff?" Eric suggested. My stomach clenched, "No not McCarthy's Bella's friends with Emmett and Alice. How about Newton's" Edward suggested. "Yeah sure" they all mumbled an agreement. "What's robbers bluff?" I asked Edward quietly. Edward chuckled. "It's where you go somewhere and you rob as much stuff as possible in front of the cashier/ employees without getting detected," he told me. "You can sit this one out" he added nodding to the bench outside the store. "No" I said firmly "let me try"

"Bella seriously you should sit this one out. Your dad is chief of police he'll kill you if he finds out" Edward said a stubborn tone in his voice. I couldn't help but laugh, him stubborn. Pfft, I am the queen of stubborn. "Just because you think I'll beat you" I said defiantly before pushing my way past him and following the others into the store. I glanced at the cashier, she was a badly died bleach blonde with dark roots protruding from he scalp. She had her legs crossed and placed on top of the desk and she was chatting away to someone on the phone whilst chewing gum. I calmed myself, reasoning that if she didn't even notice our presence in the store then she could catch us stealing. I walked into one of the aisle and was about to reach for something when I heard rap music blast out of speakers some where in the shop. Eric ran past me stopping only quickly to grab something and explain. "That's the signal you have to make as much racket and bring as much attention to yourself as possible. The main object of the game is to out run the police." He said quickly. "But Edward said it was without getting caught" I stuttered suddenly shitting a brick. What if my dad caught us? "Go Bella Move" Eric yelled pushing me. I ran round the shop grabbing things and just shoving them in my pockets. After a few minutes the fear of being caught was replaced by the adrenaline rush it gave me and I was seriously enjoying myself.

I was running over to Edward when I heard them, police sirens blasting away. I saw them out the window and immediately recognised my dad's car. "Shit" I called beginning to panic. "Fuck the police, run" I heard Ben call and a flurry of faces past me as the boys ran, stumbling over each other to get out. I ran out the door seeing the other boys' miles ahead of me. My legs were already getting tired as I heard the officers give chase. I could hear my dad's heavy breathing a little way behind me. Thank the lord he hasn't recognised me. I thought still running. "I'll grab the girl" I heard an officer yell inches behind me. Oh shit I thought as I begged my legs to speed up. Just as I felt a hand gram my arm I saw Edward flash in between its owner and me. Edward had launched himself at the officer giving me chance to escape. "Run B…aby run." Edward yelled stopping himself from saying Bella. I could hear my father's ecstatic cry as the officer who was behind me yelled, "We got Cullen." As soon as I was a safe distance away and hidden out of view I span round to see how Edward was. I wanted to cry as I saw them dragging a struggling Edward to his feet and pulling him towards the car. I didn't know how he did it but Edward eyes suddenly met mine as if he knew where I was all along and he threw me a reassuring smile, finally relaxing and letting them take him away. They roughly pushed him into one of the police cabs and drove away. "Shh its okay they have no proof it was him so they can't charge him," Tom said reassuringly. "Yes they do what about all the stuff he robbed," I shrieked dropping my own goodies onto the floor. "don't worry he dropped them before he went back for you." He said stroking my arm in soothing circles. "What?" I asked confused. "He put his stuff down over there before he ran back to save you from P.C dickhead." Tom explained again. It was then that I realised Edward had gone back for me, he could of gotten away Scot free yet he came back for me, to stop me getting into trouble. Guilt washed all over me and I turned to Tom "we have to help, it's not fair it's all my fault Tom we have to help him" I panicked "Shh Bella I'm sure Edward would much rather have you safe and out of trouble" Tom reasoned leading me towards the others. I could hear them laughing, they thought it was funny, Edward was just dragged to the police station getting in god knows how much trouble and they were laughing. As Tom and I walked into the semi-circle they had formed in the clearing of the woods the laughing ceased. Everyone turned to look at me and Ben smiled and patted the log beside him. "hey Bella did you enjoy yourself then?" he smiled. How the hell could he think I had just had a good time. "No" I snorted glaring at him. Recognition flashed across his face and he smiled again. "Aww come on Bells don't worry it happens all the time he'll get out of it we all always do." he chuckled smiling. I relaxed slightly at how convinced he was. "So what do we do know?" I asked, what the hell was I meant to do know? Edward was sitting in the police station, I couldn't go back to school and I couldn't go home so where did we go now. "Well Edward will probably turn up at my house so we could go there my mum will probably too drunk to notice us anyway, it past midday so she's likely to be passed out by now." Ben said standing up. Everyone else stood up and we followed Ben to his house.

We reached Bens house and followed him in to his living room. A short woman with brown spiky hair was fast asleep on the sofa a bottle of Jack Daniels at her feet. With a snort the woman woke up shooting into a sitting position as she saw her guests, "it's alright mum me and my friends are just gunna chill at our house for awhile you should go to bed." He said going to her side and practically lifting her up the stairs. "Help yourself to whatever you want" Ben called down the stairs. Eric and Joe flopped on the seats as if it was their home and Tom grabbed a pack of nachos from a cupboard in the kitchen. They all sat on the sofa, slouching around and eating the chips.

Ben came down stairs with a lighter and something white in his hand. My stomach flipped, I hope that isn't what I think it is. "W…what's that?" I stuttered Eric, Ben and Joe just looked at each other. "It's a spliff stupid" Ben Joe chuckled. "A what?" I mumbled, "You know a biff, spliff, joint, blunt whatever you want to call it, it's all the same" Tom added, "its weed Bella" Steven finally told me. So it was what I thought I was. My mind started panicking. I knew they did it but they weren't going to smoke it in front of me where they.

The door flew open and Edward came storming in looking dishevelled and sexier then ever. He had a worried expression on his face, which immediately evaporated when he saw me. He grabbed me and swung me around in his arms "thank god you're ok" he said kissing me gently on the cheek. You're worried about me. Fucking hell Edward, you're the one who just got arrested and you're worrying about me." I cried. Edward just stood their rubbing the back of his neck. "Yeah well they almost caught you and well your father was their and stuff, I thought it might have well… scared or worried you or summing" he said looking at the floor. "Well she was planning on a prison break but we convinced her against it" Tom chuckled. I blushed slightly feeling embarrassed by my stupid suggestion. "What I was worried I mean it was my fault they caught you n'all," I mumbled. "don't worry about it they didn't have anything on me so they had no choice but to let me go, I would have been here earlier but Carlisle insisted on giving me the speech" Edward announced. They all looked at him knowingly when he said the speech. "What speech?" I asked feeling out of the loop. Joe began laughing as if it was the most obvious thing in the world and Edward glared at him. "This is the speech," said Edward clearing his throat and imitating Carlisle's voice. "Edward how could you do this to me? To our family? We had the decency to take you in and deal with your behaviour and all we've done is support you but there our limitations to how much we can deal with and how much we can put down to your past but sometimes I think you go over the top." Edward finished, smiling at me. I smiled back thinking of how it reminded me off the lectures Charlie gave me. Shit Charlie! "Shit what time is it?" I exclaimed, "half four why?" Eric replied quickly a puzzled look on his face. "School finished 1 hour ago Charlie will be home soon to gloat about work." I yelled gathering my bag and shoes. "Here" I said pulling out the stuff, I stole which I'd crammed back in my bag when we had made our way to bens earlier, and dumping it on the sofa. "What the fuck, how the hell did you get that much?" Ben exclaimed, "I don't know but it's yours I've got to go" I called running out of his front door. "I was half way down the street when Edward caught up with me. "don't be stupid Bella I'll drive you" He told me grabbing me by the arm and leading me towards his car. I knew I was being stupid and irrationally freaking out but it was the first time I had done anything like this and I was scared I was going to get into trouble. "I'm sorry Edward but I…well it sounds stupid" I stopped myself embarrassed by the fact that I was scared about being caught. "Let me guess you're scared of getting caught?" Edward said stroking my arm. I looked up at him a guilty look on my face. "Yeah" I admitted ashamed by my innocence, most people my age probably thought skiving of school was nothing but I was quaking in my boots even before the police chase happened. " don't be ashamed hey it still scares most of us, during the chase today I was scared shitless, all I wanted to do was get out of their" Edward admitted pulling me into his side. "Then why did you save me, why didn't you just keep running?" I asked, "Are you for real Bella? Seriously haven't you realised by now that I'm deeply, madly and irrevocably in love with you?" Edward asked pulling over and kissing me. The kiss broke only because I was gasping for breath. "Well I suppose that's enough proof" I chuckled "now take me home boyfriend" I laughed. Edward suddenly looked nervous, "What?" I asked looking at him confused, "Well Bella do you feel the same?" Edward asked his voice cracking slightly and he shifted about nervously. I couldn't help myself the hysterical giggles escaped my lips before I could stop them. "Are you serious? Of course I feel the same you big strong amazing wonderful dummy," I laughed punching his arm gently. We were at my house now and luckily Charlie's police cab wasn't in the drive way. "I'll see you tomorrow love you," I said stepping out of the car and kissing him swiftly on the cheek. I hurried into the house waving him goodbye and readying myself for Charlie's ecstatic boasts about how he caught Edward Cullen.