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Bella's POV

I stood at my locker, putting my books in it and grabbing my lunch money. Just then, two people spontaneously grabbed my arms and said, "Bella!" It was a man and woman, and when I looked I saw Edward and Alice glaring at each other. "Hey, Alice," I said, smiling and ignoring Edward. Will he just leave me alone?!

She smirked at him before shooting me a pleased look. "Hey, Bella! So are you sitting with us today?"

I nodded but was cut off by some annoy person tapping his foot impatiently and whistling the Jeopardy theme song. I wheeled around to him. "What do you want?!" I snapped.

Alice backed away and muttered, "I'll see you at lunch."

He shrugged. "I just wanted to know if you would eat lunch with me today."

My eyes widened. "Is this some kind of a joke?"

He raised one of his eyebrows. "Why would I play a joke on you? It would just make you more angry at me."

I scoffed. "You never seemed to care before! So why the sudden change in emotion? Scared I will go around and tell everyone? If that's what you think then you don't know me."

He shrugged. "If you won't sit with me, then come to the baseball game today," I started to cut him off, but he was faster. "Don't come for me, come for Emmett. I'm pitcher, he's first base. Just come and support him. Besides, Alice and Jasper and all your other friends will be there too. So it's not like you will be alone." Then he left me standing with a confused expression on my face. Did he really want me to come? I guess I have to, I know Emmett will ask me in tech.

I decided I need to talk to Alice about this, and marched into the cafeteria and plopped down next to her. I crossed my arms and she laughed at me. "What?!" I snapped.

She shook her head, still giggling. "You're too funny!"

"If wanting to shoot your cousin is funny, then I am hilarious."

She stopped laughing and asked, "Okay, what is it?"

I groaned before saying, "He is just so.... so.... infuriating. One minute he hates me and the next he wants me to go see him play baseball and sit with him at lunch. What is wrong with that boy?!"

She looked at me with a peculiar expression on her face. "He's getting to you."

Now it was my turn to raise my eyebrow. "Say what?"

She let out a small chuckle. "He wants you because he likes a chase. That's just how he is. He wants you and eventually you will get tired of it and give into him. You start to think he will care about you genuinely, knowing he is a player you think you can change him. But after a date and you make out he leaves you in the dust, moving onto the other girls. Don't give in, Bella, I don't want you to get hurt. But, if you want to go to the game, come so you can hang out with your friends, not so you can support him."

I nodded, that sounded reasonable. I have to admit, I was a little hurt that he was just using me for his games. I ignored him all throughout Bio and, after having a fun class with Emmett, just walked right past him. I'll admit it, it felt good to know that I was the one leaving him alone. Take that, Mason!

Anyways, I met up with Alice right after school. We were going to go to the only coffee shop in this small, dismal town and do our homework, get something to eat, then meet up with everyone else during the game.

Alice is the best. She is so funny and peppy, but she always knows what to say to make you feel awesome. I had a blast hanging out with her, and she helped me not think about Edward. Almost. Every once in a while he would pop back into my thoughts, but I would just push him right out again.

Seeing him playing would defiantly be interesting, and that's exactly where we are headed now.

Edward's POV

I walked out onto the shabby field we were to be playing on. It's small and old, but works fine to crush our other competitors. Today we will be playing one of our many rivals, Firebridge High School. I know what your thinking, what kind of a name is Firebridge? Well they named it after a bridge that caught on fire and almost burnt down the school. Shocker there.

"Emmett, after this game we should catch a winning dinner at the diner before I have to go home." Emmett looked uneasy as we warmed up by tossing the ball to each other. "What?" I asked.

"Yeah, about that... I am kinda going out with Rose after this." I nodded. Okay, he done it before. But incase you haven't noticed, I have trust issues. I would have to call Dad to bring me my volvo. Not that I trust him, it's just that he's family. The school has a bar not to far away, and if he comes to the game he will probably just walk there. I called him, and that was exactly his plan.

I was really nervous to have Dad come to one of my games. He's done it before.... when I was like, five. That's the last time. Hopefully, no one would know I'm related to him. He's just going to give the keys to Emmett to give to me, that way I won't flinch away from his touch or anything. Emmett, well, he is not scared of my Dad. Far from it. He would take him on, any day, any where. It's actually funny, my Dad hates Em but is intimidated by him at the same time. I mean, if you don't know Em he would be pretty intimidating. He is as big as a grizzly.

The couch called us in and gave us the usual 'Pep talk' which consisted of him telling us to win or we'll have to do 60 suicides and 100 push ups. Not that we couldn't do that, we were just too lazy. So, we decide to win.

I looked up in the bleachers as I took my spot. I smiled at Bella, who smiled back. I could tell it was only out of courtesy, though. I glanced to the part behind the bleachers hidden by shadows and saw Dad. He was staring at Bella. Oh shit. I will have to keep a look out for them.

Bella's POV

Edward smiled at me, and I smiled back. I couldn't help it, he actually looked happy to see me. The only thing that ruined it was the guy that kept looking at me. He looked older, about 45. He had stubble on his large face, and a belly. He was wearing dirty jeans and a plaid shirt with a white tee shirt underneath. He looked like one of those me off of CSI who are alcoholics.

I tried to focus on the game; mainly on Edward. It would be bull to say I didn't actually come for him. I tried to think about what Alice said, but I couldn't help but stare at him the whole time. I forgot about that man, I could only see Edward. I stood up. "I'm leaving, this is too much." Alice nodded and gave me a hug. It was already dark out, and it was only 5th inning. Forks High was winning by 10 runs, and Firebridge was getting pissed. I would have to ask Alice how it goes.

I walked to my truck. I had to park away from the school due to the lack of parking places. I felt uneasy the whole time, and when I turned around I figured out why.

The man had been stalking me.

I tried to run, but ended up falling. Damn me and my klutziness! The man walked up to me and I could smell the strong sent of liquor and beer. This man was an alcoholic and following me. This can't be good. "What do you want?" I asked. I meant to sound strong and proud, but I ended up sounding like a scared little puppy.

He laughed a cruel laugh, "Why, I haven't had anyone so... young and delicious in a while. You are beautiful, my dear. I think I might just have to take you home with me." My eyes widened as he was about to raise his fist and I felt a tear stream down my cheek.

Just then, I felt someone's strong arms pull me behind them. "Get away from her!" The person yelled. I realized it was Edward. He was saving my life. The man glared at him with pure hatred, before fleeing. I started to cry and cling onto Edward's shirt. He lead me over to the car and help me in. I sat there sobbing. He got in the other side of it and help my hand. "Bella..." I didn't respond. "Bella, are you okay?" I looked at him and stopped crying. His voice was gentle, but his face was murderous. Almost like the time when he woke up to see me watching over him. It was scary then, but now I felt oddly safe. He's my savior.

Edward's POV

Dad is absolutely unbelievable. It was taking all of my strength not to go and punch him until he dies. But I couldn't do that to Bella. No, I would never let her see me like that.

She nodded when I asked her if she was okay, then I started to drive away. I know I would probably be kicked off the team for running off like that, but as long as she is safe I am happy. Well, as happy as I can get.

"Edward..." She asked in a small voice. "Are you okay?"

I smiled a cold smile. "No. No I am not."

She stayed silent, before asking. "Who was that man?"

I froze. I couldn't tell her the truth, I had to lie. "Um... he's my Uncle..."