Curiosity
As I pulled into a space in the parking lot, people's heads whipped in my direction.
"Are you sure you want to do this Bella? We can leave if you want. It's not too late."
"No, I'm fine. I just wish I could stay with you."
"Don't worry love. Alice is going to have my schedule changed so we have the same classes but not until tomorrow. I have to do a test so won't be allowed to switch yet."
"I know, but I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you too Bella."
"Not seeing you for even a minute hurts."
He took my hands in his and pressed his lips to mine.
"I'll make it up to you tonight love. I promise."
His hands moved to the top of my thighs and drew tantalizing circles with his thumbs, eliciting a moan from my lips.
"I love you."
"I love you too my Bella."
I pulled my lips to his as his hands moved to my hips.
"Come on love before Alice drags us out herself."
"Okay."
"Wait there love."
He pressed his lips to mine once more before climbing out of the car coming round to my door. The whispers weren't whispers, as he took my hand, helping me out of my car and pulled me into his arms.
'How come new girls got Cullen?'
'Why do you think Cullen got the new girl?'
'Do you think they know each other?'
'Apparently they both left early yesterday.'
'Do you think they're each other's sex buddies?'
Edward could tell the comments were affecting me so turned me round to face him.
"Don't listen to them love. They're just jealous that I'm standing with the most beautiful angel to ever walk this earth."
"No. I'm the lucky one to have you. You're so handsome Edward. You always have been. I love you."
"I love you too. You're mine Bella."
"And you're mine."
I wound my fingers into his hair as he lowered his lips to mine. We continued kissing, sparking fury through the on lookers until the rest of the Cullens came over, breaking us apart.
"Bellsy. Long-time no see."
"Hey Emmett. Anything new?"
"Only got my best friend back."
He picked me up in a bone crushing hug as I whispered into his ear.
"Way to start the cover off Emmett."
"It takes a lot of practise to perfect the art of cover stories. I'm the best. The others take it way too seriously."
He put me down as I giggled. It was Rosalie who then pulled me into her arms, giving me a gentle hug.
"I'm sorry for yesterday Bella. I was just worried. I hope we can be friends."
"I'd like that Rose and don't worry. You were just trying to protect your family."
"Thank you Bella. I can see why the others like you so much."
She pulled away and nodded to Edward with a genuine smile on her face. I turned to Jasper and he was more welcoming, pulling me too him.
"It's good to see you again Bella. Edward's been miserable since we left."
"It's good to see you all again Jasper. I've missed you guys."
We spoke just loud enough for those closest to us to hear us. When Jasper placed me on the ground, Alice jumped on me knocking me backwards. Thankfully, Edward caught us just in time.
"Bella, please, please can we go shopping today?"
"Not today Alice. Maybe another time though."
"But Bella. I want to spend some time with my best friend that I haven't seen in two years."
"Well you just have to wait Alice. I'm spending time with Edward today. Please understand."
"Fine Bella. Don't forget about the rest of us though and Esme wants to see you later."
"Okay. I'll come round after school for a while but no shopping."
I could already tell that it was going to be a nightmare shopping with Alice and I really didn't want to get into any of that. Finally she let go of me and allowed me back into Edward's arms.
"You don't have to come round if you don't want to Bella. It's your choice."
"No I want to see Esme. I think she may have some questions anyway. She has just as much right as me when it comes to my father."
I whispered the last part so the whispering on lookers didn't hear. He gave me a small smile before pecking my lips and winding his arms round my waist. We heard the bell ring but no one moved.
"Just try to ignore their comments my love. They are human after all."
"I'll do my best. We'll see you guys at lunch."
"Bye Bella, bye Edward."
We all broke off in different directions, Edward leading me to my first class. Ignoring the stares, we continued through the halls, enjoying the feeling of having each other's arms wrapped around us.
"Jessica intends on asking you a lot of questions my love. Stick to the story and any extra details we'll be able to hear and can add to the story. I'll be here at the end of your lesson."
"You don't have to do that."
"What sort of husband would I be to leave you to walk these halls with any ignorant boys in? I'm going to treat my wife the way she deserves to be treated in every way. In the little things, the time's we are together, the times we aren't, each touch, each breath, each kiss, each night. I'm going to love my wife the way she should be treated because that's what I'm supposed to do."
"Thank you."
Venom clouded my eyes as I brought his lips to mine.
"I've got to go my Bella. I'll see you soon."
"See you soon my Edward."
He pecked my lips before turning and walking back down the hall. I watched until he disappeared round the corner, my heart clenching. Making my way inside, I noticed half the class staring at me the other's outside not moving. I took my seat just as Jessica slid into her seat. And let the questions begin.
"What was that Bella?"
Not what I was exactly expecting. I mean there is no need to be angry at me for coming to school with my husband/boyfriend.
"That was me and my boyfriend."
"Since when?"
"Three years ago."
"But you haven't been here."
"Yes but we went out in Alaska. He broke up with me when his family moved, but we got back together yesterday. I love him."
"But you aren't from Alaska."
"No, I'm from Chicago and then I moved to Alaska when I was young. My parents moved around a lot."
"But why would you get back together if he broke up with you?"
"Because he knew a long distance relationship wouldn't work with us. His family moves every couple of years depending on where his father works. We wouldn't have seen each other. He wanted me to move on with someone else."
"Why didn't you then?"
"Because I love him Jessica. You should try it some time."
I didn't mean to be so rude but she was winding me up. I just wanted to be left alone so I could think about my Edward; my husband.
"Hey, I love Edward. Who's to say you can come here and just take him away? You're new, you don't get those rights. He's mine. My plan was working until you swanned in here."
I turned to her my eyes glinting with anger and hatred.
"Listen here Jessica and listen good because I'm going to say this once. There are two types of women in this world, the ones who know what is right and wrong, that waits until they have met the one for them and then there is the girls who throw themselves at any random guy based on looks and or money. I'm not with Edward because of his money or his looks. I'm with him because he loves me. Not you, me. Got it?"
She nodded breathlessly as she coward away from me. The lesson then started and no one said a word about me or even looked at me once. As soon as the class ended I was up and out of my seat and out the door. Edward wrapped his arms around me as I leaned into his chest.
The rest of the school day passed with little incidents as no one approached me or the Cullens after hearing about my mini speech to Jessica. I was lucky as I got to sit next to Edward in Biology and spent the lesson holding his hand under the desk with my head lying on his shoulder. He didn't go to his last period as I didn't have to go to phys-ed. Instead we went to the office and got his schedule transferred for tomorrow before going back to my house.
