Hey again for like the… something time. Thank you all for being such avid readers. Jess's death is important to the storyline and I am upping the rating to a T now for a few pretty gruesome scenes to come.

This chapter is dedicated to luv.fitch.cullen who is such a great person to me and really supportive. To be honest I don't know what I'd do with out her and her reviews!!!

Guys I appreciate, if you are like me, you don't really like reviewing stories but you know here's the deal if you review my story I'll review yours!

I like it. Simple. Easy to remember.

Anyway, enough of that, next chapter…

Chapter 6

'Students,' the Dean began solemnly. 'A female student has been murdered; I ask you all to take care while out and about. New curfews have been put in place to secure your safety. No one must be out on campus grounds other than their dormitories after ten at night and no one must be outside their rooms before five thirty am. The students that found the dying, now deceased, student have been given three weeks emotional stress leave. Please could they meet me in my office after this? Students dismissed.'

'But sir, who is the dead dude?' an ugly nerd called out as everyone got up. The Dean turned slowly back to the students.

'Jessica Stanley, her memorial service will be here on Friday,' he said simply before walking to his office. There were a lot of gasps and sobs as my fellow students realised the victim. I sobbed quietly. I was a bit mentally scarred right now and wasn't coping too well but I was slowly getting through. Alice put an arm around my waist and pulled me up. I couldn't do a lot on my own since I'd heard. Edward grabbed my bag and slung it over his shoulder.

'No, let me take. You've got to hold her up,' Jasper complained, taking the bag off of him. Edward put his arm around my waist, supporting most of my weight. I leant against him. I couldn't find the words to talk.

'The office isn't too far away,' Emmett muttered, taking Rose's hand and kissing it. She sobbed slightly and turned into his shirt. He rubbed her back.

'We best get going,' Edward said.

We walked slowly up the empty corridors, classes didn't start until next Monday but some people stayed on campus over the holidays. Edward rubbed my hand soothingly every now and again. I was glad to have him. Alice was trying to be strong and gripping Jasper's hand so tightly that her knuckles had turned white.

Every time I closed my eyes I saw Jess in her bloodbath. I shivered horrified by the very thought. Edward was here. That's a good thing, I told myself. He was looking after me.

The Dean's office was in front of us. Emmett knocked on the door. Mr. Corderly opened it and shepherded us into the Dean's office, without a word. I sat as soon as we got in there.

'Ms. Mallory has been taken home and is seeking counselling,' the Dean told us. I leant over putting my face to my knees.

'Ms. Swan, are you coping?' he asked kindly, patting my shoulder. I shook my head. Tears were threatening to fall. I choked them back. Edward crouched down to my level and rubbed my back in calming circles. I wrapped my arms around his neck and cried into his shirt. He didn't seem to mind. It seemed as while I was crying, the Dean had spoken to the others. I looked up eventually and saw Rose and Alice crying into their boyfriends' shirts too. I sniffed and the Dean looked at me.

'Sir,' I whispered shakily. 'I can cope.' He tutted and looked at me carefully.

'You are a strong girl, Bella. I am proud of you, alike your parents. I know you can deal with this, with all your friend's help,' he smiled at me. Then he looked at his watch.

'You can go back to your rooms, if you feel well. I need to organise the memorial service,' he said.

'Yes, sir,' Edward said, and then he got up and took my hand pulling me up. My knees buckled and I almost hit the floor but Edward grabbed me and picked me up, so he was carrying me. I pressed my face into his neck. Emmett went ahead and opened the door. Alice, Jasper and Rose followed. Jasper walked up beside Edward.

'Do you want me to take her?' he asked carefully. Edward smiled at him; I take it he was strong because he could carry me without breaking sweat.

'No, it's fine,' he said evenly.

'I nee-' Rose was green and rushed into the ladies' toilet that was just ahead of us. Alice ran in after. I gasped and struggled, trying to get down. Edward let me down gently. I took a few careful steps, trying to claim my balance then rushed after the pair of them. I hurled the door open and ran over to where Alice was leaning into the cubicle. I heard Rose throw up.

'Shh, Rosie, it's ok,' Alice soothed. She was holding Rose's hair back. Tears were streaming down her face. Rose threw up again. I just rubbed her back, doing what I could to let her to know that I was there for her.

As soon as Rose had finished emptying her stomach, I did feel so sorry for her, she cleaned herself up and straightened out her skirt. There was some chewing gum in my pocket, so I offered it to her. She took it quickly.

'Thanks,' she mumbled. I smiled sadly at her and took her hand leading her out. I was ok now because I had someone else to worry about.

Emmett was right in front of us when we walked out. He started fussing over Rose, asking if she was alright, if she'd thrown up, should he carry her.

'Emmett!' Alice shouted. 'Shut up!' He stopped and stroked Rose's face.

'Not Emily, anyone but her!' an older student cried from just outside the Dean's office. I looked at him, he had tears streaking his face.

'What is it?' a guy asked him, I think his name was Embry, one of Jake's friends.

'There was blood and scratches covering her body, her clothes were torn and ripped. Blood everywhere. Blood. Oh, the blood,' he whimpered.

'What?' I asked going towards him, worried. It was Sam Uley, one of the bravest guys in the college, captain of the American Football team, he was used to rough and tough but when things came to his girlfriend, it was the closest to personal you can get. He raised his tearful eyes to meet mine and gulped.

'Emily. She's been attacked.'

Emily's been attacked. Is it the same person? Or not?

I'm looking for some OCs, if you want to give me names (Full names, i.e.: Isabella Swan), college age, plus descriptions. Please leave a review telling me and I will hope to include them!!

Please review.

Beth

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