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Daddy's Little Girl - Chapter 7

It had been two weeks since that eventful night, and during those two weeks, I discovered several things. The first, I really enjoyed spending my time with Rachel after school. We always got our homework completed in record time, and we were able to have girl time while I helped her make dinner.

I started bringing over Tupperware containers to take home part of the meal for Charlie. I figured, it couldn't hurt. He still was hardly speaking to me, but with Charlie, the quickest way to his heart was through his stomach. My theory was that with each bite he took, I was one step closer to freedom.

The next thing I noticed was that Jacob was not the annoying distraction I thought he was going to be. In fact, he was hardly ever there. I would never admit this to Rachel, but I almost missed the way he used to follow me around like a love sick puppy.

To make matters worse, when he would finally grace us with his presence, he would bring his pack of friends with him. They were disgusting. They talked too loud, and played too roughly in the house. One of the few verbal exchanges that Jacob and I actually had was over the fact that two of his stupid friends were wrestling and spilt kool aid all over my homework. I was pissed, but Jacob just laughed it off.

"Looks like you will just have to turn in a pink essay." He said with a laugh.

"For heaven's sake, will you ever grow up? Just get out of the kitchen." Rachel barked back at him in my defense.

The icing on the cake about my Jacob problem was that because I was no longer 'hiding' from him, I finally got to 'see' him. MY GOODNESS. Milk does a body good. Jacob had jumped up one day and decided to be hot, and I wasn't complaining. I found myself drawn to his muscular arms and chest which he proudly flaunted every chance he was given. I know he caught me gawking at him a few times, but he never said a word to me about it. It seemed that as far as Jacob was concerned, I was invisible.

The last thing I learned during my time away from home was that Edward Cullen never called. Not that I was holding my breath, but he sure made me believe that he had thought I was someone special. I am not going to lie, it hurt, but not the way some would think. It just made me realize that a guy like Edward would never go for a girl like me. I am sure I was but a fading memory. I would bet he didn't even remember my name.

"Hey girl, what on Earth are you thinking about? You looked like you were about a million miles away." Rachel said interrupting my thoughts.

I gave her a weak smile, and said, "Oh, the usual."

"Come ON, Bella please. He isn't worth it. Edward Cullen is not worth the salt in your tears." She always seemed to know just what I was thinking.

"I know...I know...but it isn't just him. It is the whole situation. That night has changed us all. We hardly even see Alice and Rose anymore." I whined.

That was an understatement. The two of them had started seeing Emmett and Jasper and as Forest Gump would say they, "went together like peas and carrots." I was happy that they had both found fun guys to hang out with, but it made the 'Edward factor' feel even more like a festering sore. Every time I would see them together and having a great time, I was reminded that the 'other' guy didn't want me.

It was clear they were all friends by the way Emmett and Jasper talked about Edward. I never gave any indication that I was upset by his indifference to me, and they NEVER said that he mentioned me at all. Of course, I didn't get to hang out with the boys much seeing that I was still on my restriction, but I saw them a few times after school before Rachel and I would leave to go to her house. They were always nice, and Emmett was a complete crack up, but the subject of Edward and me never came up.

So it is easy to see why the four of us girls started to drift apart. Rachel and I going one way, and Rose and Alice another. Neither of us meant it to be that way, it is just what happens when girls find boyfriends. The loser friends without boyfriends tend to stick together.

Then there was Tanya. School was horribly uncomfortable as none of us wanted to talk to her anymore. Everyone knew that she had spiked our drinks, and we all agreed that was inexcusable. How could we ever trust her again? I was still pissed that she thought so little of us that she would drug us and leave my friends alone with strangers. We all felt like we didn't really know her anymore, maybe we never really did.

Instead of talking about our problems, we grouped together and pushed her aside. She didn't seem to mind too much. She found a new group of friends that thought she was the center of the universe. They would mirror her every move. When Tanya started rolling her skit down at the top to make it shorter, they copied her. When she began tying her white button down shirt in the front so that you could see her navel, so did they. It was now like there were a group of Tanyas, instead of just the one. Be that as it may, we went out of our way to try never to talk to her again.

Rachel continued talking, after a moment where we both seemed deep in thought, "You know, I am happy for Alice and Rose. I really am. But...." I knew it was coming, and I almost giggled before she said it, "how can they be so blind as to not see how this is affecting you. I mean come on. They are hanging out with the enemy."

Rachel was always there for me. She was a great friend, but I didn't want her getting upset with Rose and Alice for them finding happiness, "Rachel, I promise. I am fine. I guess I just wasn't his type. Don't worry about it. They are all so good together."

"Yeah, I guess. But if he starts coming around, he had better watch himself because I have got a few words I'd like to say to him." Then I heard her mumble something about 'love em and leave em my ass...he has another thing coming..' I just shook my head and smiled.

As per Charlie's terms of my grounding, I was to be home by 9:00pm every night. Sometimes he was home, but other times he had to work late. Mind you that didn't stop him from calling the house at 9:00pm sharp to make sure that I was where I was supposed to be.

It was always the same conversation. "You home?" He would say curtly.

"Yes Sir." I would retort with a mock military tone.

"I'll be home soon." And that was the end of our conversation. Those eight words were the most we have spoken to each other in any one conversation in almost two weeks.

It saddened me that Charlie was so upset. I know that he was disappointed in my behavior, and I accepted my punishment willingly, but his attitude toward me had changed so drastically overnight.

I was still his little girl. I still got good grades, and did all my chores. I had made a mistake. The first really big mistake of my life, and he was acting as if I was the same as one of the punks he busted. He didn't even look at me anymore. As if I didn't feel bad enough, my own father made me feel like a slut.

Of course, I made no attempt to make the situation any better. I gave him the silent treatment in return. The only olive branch that I offered was the dinner that I brought home every night, and he never attempted to show his appreciation, but he ate it nonetheless.

Rachel kept telling me that he would come around, but I was beginning to think that our relationship was doomed.

I glanced at the clock and sighed. It was 6:45pm and soon I was going to have to face the uncomfortable tension of my home again. Then I got an idea, "Hey, Rachel. Seeing that we are finished with our homework, and the dinner is made for tonight, what do you say about going into town and walking around a bit? I am going stir crazy in this house, and for once it is a nice day outside."

"I know right? Let me just ask Dad if he would mind. I would hate for you to get into trouble by not following Charlie's orders to the letter. You don't need any more grief." Rachel said.

Billy seemed fine with it, and told us to enjoy the sun. We were only going for a walk around Forks, so there was not a lot of trouble we could get into.

It was great to get out of the house for a little while. We didn't really have any place to go, so we just parked my truck and walked around.

As we walked past Newton's Outfitters, Rachel seemed excited about the 'Help Wanted' sign. "Hey, Bella. Can we stop in here for a minute? I could really use a job, and this would be a great place to work."

We went in and I was immediately sorry. Mike Newton was there, and he got on my nerves. He was one of the many reasons I was glad I went to an all girls school. He was forever trying to pick up every girl in Forks and he was absolutely relentless. I tried not to make eye contact as we walked into his mother's shop.

"Hey Bellaboo, what's up with you baby cakes?" UGH…did he really just say that. I was sure he was missing a chromosome or something. He just didn't have a clue about how obnoxious he was.

"Hey Mike….and it is just Bella. How are you?" I stated while trying to find anything else in the room to look at.

"I am doing much better now that you walked through my door, darling. What can I do ya for…?" He crooned.

GROSS…. "Rachel would like to fill out an application for the advertised job. Can you help HER with that? I am just here for morale support."

He looked at Rachel and he seemed to be contemplating her 'hotness' potential, as his eyes raked over her body. "I guess you could work out. Let me get you an application."

When he left to go into his mom's office, Rachel and I looked at each other and rolled our eyes. I whispered, "Are you sure you are this desperate for a job?"

She just laughed and nodded her head as Mike returned with not one but two applications.

"I thought I would bring one for you too, Bella. I know we would have a spot for you." He wagged his eyebrows up and down.

I swear I vomited a little in my mouth. "No thanks Mike. Besides, Charlie would never let me work. He seems to think I am the latest version of the worst type of teenage delinquent. I think I will sit this one out."

Mike laughed, "Yeah, I heard about you being grounded. The rumor is that you slept with a complete stranger. Girl, I didn't know you had it in you."

He moved to get a little closer, and Rachel came to my defense yet again, "Mike, come on. You don't know what you are talking about. This is Bella we are talking about. Her dad is just being overprotective. You shouldn't listen to the rumors people spread."

"Whatever...so when can you start?" He asked Rachel while still looking at me.

Rachel got an excited look on her face and practically yelled, "Oh my gosh REALLY? I can start as soon as you need me. Doesn't your mom need to see my application first or something?"

Finally, she got Mike's attention, and he said, "Yeah, she will need to see your application, but if I put in a good word you are as good as hired."

Rachel was almost hysterical now. "Oh REALLY? You would do that? Thank you so much, you won't be sorry. I am a very hard worker, and I really need the money."

Mike just smiled at her, and then turned to me, "So, will you be visiting Rachel while she works...at least?"

I thought about denying him immediately, but then saw Rachel and her excitement. If it helped her get the job, why the hell not. "Sure, wherever Rachel is I am usually two steps behind."

"Then it is settled. I am sure my mom will call you tonight." Mike said as he turned to answer the store phone.

As he waited on the customer on the phone, Rachel finished filling out the application. I moved closer to her and asked, "Are you sure you want to work here? He gives me the creeps."

Rachel rolled her eyes, "Oh, he is harmless enough, and besides, I really need the money. I have to start saving for college. I am not sure my scholarship is going to cover all my expenses."

I nodded, and my mind started thinking. I really needed to start thinking about that too. I had one scholarship lined up as long as I kept the same grade average, but that would only go so far. I needed to add to my savings to help cover my living expenses and book costs. Going to college has always been at the top of my priorities, but now with Charlie being all 'parental' I felt that I needed to get out of Forks for sure.

Rachel walked over and placed the application on the check out stand in front of Mike as he continued to talk on the phone, and he dismissed her with a wave of his hand. He didn't even bother to say good bye.

"Gosh he is such a douche bag. Good luck with that." I chuckled.

"Thanks Bella." Rachel sighed. "I hope I hear from her tonight. Maybe I could be working by tomorrow night."

Oh wow. I hadn't even thought about the repercussions of Rachel working. It suddenly hit me. Because I was still grounded with no end in sight, I would be spending all my afternoons and evenings with Billy Black. GREAT! Now I REALLY feel like a three year old.

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