'i'm late, i'm late!' echoed through Alex's mind as she shut the door of her car and ran inside. She had over slept this morning, and already missed her first period class. She signed into the front office; after receiving a tardy, and then walked to her locker. She picked up her back pack and then headed off to class. She walked in English and flashed the teacher a smile. He nodded his head once she handed him her slip and then walked back to her seat. Alice smiled when she placed her binder on the desk.
"You forgot to set
your alarm clock, huh? Alice said.
"How'd you know?"
Alex questioned.
It was late when she got back from the hospital and she hadn't thought about setting it. Alice just smiled, Alex assumed that it was just a good guess. The two girls didn't talk during class; instead they passed notes back and forth. Alice admired Alice's elegant script.
Is that my brother's jacket?
Yeah. He wouldn't take it yesterday, I'm going to make him today.
Good luck with that, he's difficult.
I've noticed. I've actually got to talk to you about something, at lunch, okay?
Alice folded the note and nodded her head. She had a feeling if they didn't stop passing notes back and forth then the teacher would soon catch on. English passed quickly, the bell soon rang and Alex knew she would have to attend GYM next period. She wasn't looking forward to it. She walked down the hall way and saw Edward leaned up against a locker. He straightened up when she walked past him. She stopped though, and decided to offer him back his jacket.
"You want it back?" Alex ask.
"Not
really." Edward murmured.
"You know, if you don't take
it back sooner or later, I'm just going to claim it as my own."
Alex said with a smile.
"I don't mind, it's yours."
Edward stated.
She just smiled and shook her head as she walked over towards GYM class. Edward watched as she walked away. He licked over his cold lips and then turned to Rosalie. He had the next period with her and was sure he wouldn't hear the end of how wrong this was.
"Go ahead, tell me how horrible I am,
Rosalie." Edward spat.
"Actually, I kind of like her.
But don't tell anyone I said that." Rosalie said as she walked
away.
She didn't know why; but she was also finding it hard to hate Alex. She had been pretending this entire time; but deep down she just couldn't hate her, no matter how much she tried. She had hated Bella with a burning passion; but Alex seemed different.
They were playing badminton in GYM once again. Alex actually payed attention; scared of being hit with the birdie again if she didn't. She got a few good hits in; but most of all she was just trying to avoid Bella. She didn't know if she was truly that bad at sports; or if she just done it for attention.
Alex was excited once GYM was over. She quickly gathered her things and headed down the hallway. She walked into the cafeteria and smiled when she saw Alice sitting at the table along with Jasper, Emmet, and Rosalie. She frowned not seeing Edward there. She had his jacket over her arm, prepared to give it back yet again if he wanted it. She took her seat next to Alice.
"What
did you wanna talk about, Alex." Alice questioned.
"Bella
Swan" Alex said.
Rosalie let off a huff hearing Alex mention her name. She absolutely hated Bella. Alice ushered her to continue even though the table was now all looking at her with awful stares.
"She stopped me yesterday, and said a
bunch of things." She started.
"That wicked little
bitch." Rosalie butted in.
Alex froze for a second. She didn't know if she wanted to continue or not. Alice shot Rosalie a disapproving smile and nodded towards Alice to continue.
"Well. Mostly it was negative about Edward. She said she was 'warning' me. Saying he was a player-- and talked to all the girls in the school at one time or another. She said he manipulated her, and he's always got a secret. Said you guys were in on it too. Especially you, Alice. She said you make him out to be some sort of God. I'm not usually one to pass gossip along, but I felt as if you deserved to know. I consider you my friend, and I thought you would like to know." Alex concluded, going over everything in her mind trying to remember if she got all the points across.
Alice just nodded her head. Alex looked towards Rosalie; and she was starring a hole through the doors; probably waiting for Bella to come inside. Jasper and Emmet remained quiet. Edward still hadn't showed up.
Edward was walking down the hallway when Bella sprinted up to him. She grabbed his cold arm and stopped him dead in his tracks. He wondered what she wanted.
"Edward, can we talk?" Bella
ask with a smile.
"About what?" Edward wondered.
"Us."
She wanted to talk about them? He was absolutely confused. Why on earth would she want to discuss their relationship after months of being apart. Months of saying she would expose his family if he came near her.
"What about us." He
hissed out.
"I still love you. I'm sorry I over reacted. I've
thought things over, and I want to be with you." She said,
hoping he would open his arms up for her.
"I don't
understand. Why now?" Edward ask.
Bella smiled and then tip toed up and brushed her lips against his cold ones. Edward didn't know what to do; he didn't know what to feel. Just a week ago; he would be dying for her to do this. But now; now that Alex was in the picture, he didn't want it. It no longer felt right.
"Bella.. I'm not sure--" Edward
started
"It's because of her, isn't it? The girl who talks
trash on your family. The girl who called you a freak, a jerk, a
misfit!" Bella started.
Edward remembered back to Alex saying she called him a jerk. But a freak? A misfit? He couldn't believe it. She really didn't seem like the type of girl to talk behind anyones back either. He licked his lips as he looked down at Bella. She was once everything he dreamed of; and now he was unsure of what he wanted.
"Edward, we're meant for each
other. If you don't take me back--"
"What will you do?"
Edward ask.
"I'll do whatever it takes to have you back,
Edward." Bella said crossing her arms.
"You wouldn't
dare expose us." Edward stated.
"If you don't take me
back, then expect to be exposed." Bella said through greeted
teeth.
She couldn't believe she was having to go this far. She thought he would just instantly get back with her.
He looked away, he didn't want this; he didn't want her. But he had no choice.
"Okay." He whispered, thinking of his
family.
"I love you, Edward." Bella squealed.
She wrapped her arms around him in a hug. He hugged back; though he didn't feel her. He didn't want to feel her, he wanted to feel Alex. He wanted to touch Alex, he wanted to be with Alex. He told Bella he was skipping for the rest of the day; hunting purposes. She agreed; as long as he promised to stay the night with her like he used to. He promised, though he didn't want to.
Alex waited for Edward to come to lunch, but he never showed up. He didn't show up in Chemistry either. Bella did though; with the biggest grin Alex had ever saw. Once Chemistry was over she got up from her seat, picking up Edward's jacket last. Bella was standing in front of her when she stood up.
"Can I have my boyfriends jacket, please?"
Bella demanded more so than ask.
"Uh, boyfriend? Bella, this
is Edward's jacket." Alex said.
"Exactly. Edward and I
are back together." Bella proclaimed
Alex handed her the jacket, not knowing if she should believe her or not. She watched as Bella almost skipped out of the room. Alex placed her back pack on her back and rushed out of the school hoping to catch up with Alice before she left. She was pleased to see her standing there next to a jeep.
"I'm lucky I caught you!" Alex said
once she reached Alice.
"Yeah, I had a feeling you'd wanna
talk. What is it?" Alice ask.
"Did Bella and Edward get
back together?" Alex asked.
"Don't be silly, Alex."
Rosalie spoke up.
"Why would you think that, Alex? Alice
questioned.
"Uhm, she approached me. Asking for her
'boyfriends' jacket back. I told her it was Edwards, and she said
exactly, that they was back together." Alex said.
Rosalie's face went to pure rage. Jasper's mouth dropped. Emmet's eyes narrowed, and Alice's face went to horror.
"He
didn't show up for Chemistry." Alex said.
"The Volvo is
gone, so I guess he left early." Emmet said.
"So, it is
true?" Alex asked.
"That stupid little--" Rosalie
started
"Stop it, Rose." Emmet stopped her from
continuing.
"I'll find out tonight, I'll let you know, Alex."
Alice said with a frown.
Alex just nodded her head and walked away, allowing the Cullen's to load inside the jeep. She watched as they drove away. She got inside her car and headed home too. She felt so hurt though. She was actually beginning to think Edward liked her; how wrong could she had been?
Edward sit in his room running his fingers through his hair. This was horrible, he thought to himself. He heard the jeep pull up outside. He walked down the stairs and saw each of his siblings walk inside the house. They all looked furious; clearly the news had arrived to them.
"What the hell are you thinking, Edward?"
Rosalie spat as soon as she saw him.
"I had to!" Edward
hissed.
"What do you mean, you had to?" Alice
questioned.
"She said she'd expose us." Edward
stated.
"I should fucking expose her for the nasty little
wench she is." Rosalie shouted, as she walked up the stairs.
"I
think Alex is hurt." Alice said.
"She was actually
feeling betrayed." Jasper spoke up.
"I can't help it. I
have to protect us. Plus, Bella said she was talking trash on all of
us." Edward said.
"HA!" Alice nearly screamed. It
was unusual for her to yell.
"She told Alex you manipulated
her! A womanizer! Talked to all the girls in school. Said I make you
out to be a God! Alex told me everything at lunch. Bella approached
her after school yesterday. Then today she approached her, and
basically took your jacket from her. Bella is clearly the one whose
going behind backs and talking here." Alice hissed.
"I
can't help it. It's done already, I won't risk this family any
longer" Edward said, and then walked away.
Alice just frowned and walked off towards her room. She couldn't believe Bella was being so deceiving about this. She was the one who wanted rid of Edward; and now she had weaseled her way back into his life; just when things were starting to get good for him again. she shook her head knowing this changed things; it could possibly change her visions of Alex.
