Battle of the Sexes

Rating: NC-17

Content Warning: This chapter may include adult themes, concepts, language, and strong sexual content.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Twilight Saga, etc. etc. etc.

Author's Note: Sorry about the delay. I would love to thank all of my wonderful reader's for being patient with me. I am making this author's note as short as possible. Thank you again:) You can view Bella, Angela, Alice, and Kiree fabulous outfits here!

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Beta: RockSteady54

Bella rolled over to see Jake sitting up in the bed. He had his hands folded; twirling his thumbs as he stared down at them.

The sun was disappearing in the sky. The clock on the wall notified her that it was almost six which meant she and Jake had to part ways soon to get ready for the dance.

She smiled lightly placing her hand over his. Jake gazed over at her and gave her his million dollar smile. Bella realized she was turning three shades of red due to her blush.

"Hi," she whispered.

"Bella," he breathed out.

She knew what he was going to say. It did not occur to her how big of deal this was to him. It was not as if he gave her the label of 'girlfriend'. But it was clear as day that he was uncomfortable with her going to the dance with Asher. The thought made her smile. She sighed and cradled Jake's face.

"Yes?"

He smiled and sat up in the bed taking a look around, "It's almost six. We slept for hours."

"I know," she said stretching her hands over her head like a cat. She tried to get up from the bed but was stopped by his hands pulling her back to him. She giggled softly and sighed.

"So are you going out with Asher once the dance is over?"

"Should I? Do you and Angie have plans?" Bella asked. "If you do that's fine by me."

Jake shifted their position so that he was on top of her, staring deeply into her eyes. His intentions were not sexual but of course he screamed 'sex' to Bella. She inhaled deeply.

"I have a question for you," he said.

She nodded slightly but said nothing.

"What is this between you and I? Is this a game for you or do you really like me? I just need to know what you are feeling before I go any further with you."

Bella was taken back by his question. Any normal person would want to know where the relationship was going. They were having sex. She wanted to be with him every second of the day. But keeping her emotional attachment to him under wraps was better than wearing her heart on her sleeve. She could not bear two guys breaking her heart in one year.

"I guess I have not thought about where this is going," she lied.

"Uh huh," he said. "So is this a game? Do you only keep me around to fuck you until your Mr. right comes along? Okay that's fair," Jake said[a] clenching his jaw.

He heaved an angry breath, removing his arms from around her waist. He watched as she sat there baffled, never responding to his question. Bella could see the anger in his eyes. She did not know how to respond. Bella knew what she wanted to say. She knew what she should say. She should tell him how she feels. As she pondered on how to respond Jake got off the bed and began looking for his shoes.

"Jake..."

He ignored her while putting on his shoes.

"Jacob," she said scooting to the edge of the bed sitting behind him, wrapping her legs around his waist and placing her arms on his shoulders. He sighed.

"Jacob what do you want from me?" she murmured. "I can't read your mind. You need to tell me what you want from me."

He stood to his feet and grabbed his keys.

"So your going to leave?" Bella asked bitterly. "Just like that?"

"I have to go. I'll see you later."

Without saying anything else, he disappeared into the darkness that filled the hallway. Bella stood to her feet and slammed the door. That certainly would not solve a damn thing but the sudden urge to slam something made her feel better. What did he want? It's hard to guess what someone truly desires.

She decided to email Alice since she never responded to a simple text. At least it was a way to vent and maybe Alice would respond.

Hey Allie,

I miss you. I know that I should just leave you alone. It's clear that you want nothing more to with me but you are the only friend I have here. I really wish you would consider talking to me again. I hope your family is alright. I am fine. This thing between Jacob and I is driving me crazy. I think I love him and I think he loves me too. Neither one of us can stand to admit. We have had our fair share of pain which makes being open to love nearly impossible. I've never been a good girl but it feels that way when I'm with Jake. I feel like I don't have to be sexy or smart. I don't have to be the prettiest girl in the world with him. He seems to love me just for me. He stormed out of here 15 minutes ago. I am going with Asher to the dance and he's going with Angela. We should be going together but you know hoe these things work. I hope you come tonight. I could use a friend.

Love you,

Bella

The only thing left to do was to get ready. Bella had every intention of enjoying herself tonight. But she was sure it would be hard to see Jake with Angela with Angela alone was pure hell. But she would put on a happy face. Tonight would be a good night as far she was concerned.

#

Angela stood in front of her life sized mirror. She removed the hair rollers from the top of her head and applied her make-up. She pouted her red lips and gave a sinister smile.

Tonight was going to be the night she had been waiting for. Jake was going to be hers again. She was sure of it.

Making her way over to the bed she quickly pulled her strapless leopard dress on. It was skin tight and custom made. The dress fit every curve on her body just right. She made sure it was ultra short because she knew how much Jake loved her legs. He complimented her on them all the time when they were together and he hardly ever stayed from being in between them.

The thought made Angela blush as she slipped on her black heels. She walked back to her mirror again ran her fingers through her long tousled hair.

There was a knock on the door. Angela huffed and trudged to it swinging the door completely open.

"What mom?" she yelled. "I'm fucking busy."

"Here," her mother said handing her some pills. "I asked you never to speak to me in that manner, Angela."

Angela rolled her eyes.

"I am not taking these," Angela said. "I am not taking those damn pills! I can function like a normal teen without taking them. I am not a fucking lunatic."

"Angela please take them."

"Give them to Libby."

"She does not need them."

"It doesn't matter anyway. I give them to her when you are not around. How does it feel to have one daughter who is a nut case and the other who is a fucking pain killer junkie?"

"Don't you dare say that!"

"Why not? I hear you and dad talk shit about Libby and I all the time. You enjoy the fact that we are so fucked up don't you?"

"Angela!"

Angela smirks, "Okay mom, get out please. I need to be fuck-able when Jake gets here."

"Angela take the pills."

"No!"

Angela's mother sighed, "You know if the doctor finds out that you have not been taking them they will come and take you away. Is that what you want Angela?"

Angela rolled her eyes, "Of course not mother. What I want is to be normal but apparently that is not an option right? You birthed the Anti-Christ."

Her mother shook her head and held out her hand again. Angela snatched the pills and tossed them in her mouth. She swallowed without water, "There happy?"

Angela smiled brightly, "Great. How do I look? Would you fuck me? Go ahead, be honest."

"You really have to stop talking to me like that. I am your mother."

"Uh yeah alright...is that what you are calling yourself these days? When you start acting like one I will refer to you as one. Don't you and dad have to fly to Vancouver tonight anyway?"

"He went alone."

"Oh! Sucks to be you, huh?"

Her mother turned to face her one last time before she exited, "Angela you really look beautiful."

"I know mom. Thanks," Angela said. "Should I wear panties?"

Her mother rolled her eyes, "I'll see you down stairs."

"No panties it is."

The door closed and Angela sighed. She reached for a piece of paper and held it to her mouth. Two tiny pills appeared inside of it as she spat them out. She balled the paper up and tossed it in the trash.

There was a slight knock at the door. Angela blew out an angry breath as she made her way over to it. She opened the door, "Oh my god Libby! You're her fucking twin. Well at least you will be with the mask on."

Libby smiled and stepped inside. Angela closed the door behind her. She glanced over her perfectly shaped body in a H[b]erve Leger black form fitted dress. Libby had also dyed her hair brown to play the part. It was curled to perfection and parted down the middle just like Bella's. Angela could not have been prouder. Her plan was going to work out perfectly. Angela walked over towards the closet.

"Did you get the shoes?" Libby asked. "Without those damn shoes this is never going to work? I don't even know how Bella got her hands on them on such a short notice," Libby said making her way over to the mirror.

"Because she's Isabella Swan," Angela said sarcastically. "Of course I got the shoes. These shoes broke my bank account but it will be worth it."
Angela took the shoes from the closet and handed them to Libby. Both girls admired them as the colors sparkled.

"It feels good to be Bella," Libby laughed.

"Not after tonight. So I will text you right before I get Bella alone. All you have to do is Ignore Jake and throw yourself at Asher. I'll explain the rest through text okay?"

Libby nodded.

Angela handed Libby the golden mask and smiled. It still amazed Angela that her little sister was going to pull this off.

"Remember, you are not Libby tonight; you are Bella Swan. We can not talk at all. Bella is feisty, witty, and a slut. Stick to the plan."

Libby nodded once more in agreement.

"Angela!" Her mom yelled. "Jacob is here."

Angela grabbed her clutch purse, phone, and keys as she rushed to the door. She kissed Libby on her cheek and smiled, "See you soon Bella."

"Bye Ange."

Angela disappeared into the hallway. Libby made her way back to the mirror and placed the mask on her face. She smiled wickedly and turned to both sides admiring herself.

"Tonight is going to be a good night."

#

Bella finished her make up as she pulled the pins from her hair releasing her luscious curls. She made her way over to the bed and put on her Herve Leger black form fitting dress and her Christian Louboutin heels. She was a nervous wreck. She knew that she had to be on her best behavior. Jake was not her boyfriend but she still respected the way he felt. But Jake was also driving her insane. The way he left today was plain rude and a part of her wanted him to pay for his attitude. She walked to the mirror and placed her golden mask over her eyes.

"God, this thing is annoying," she said irritated.

Bella turned to see Charlie standing in the archway of the door. He had a goofy grin on his face. She felt like she was going to a prom or something. He had that 'happy go lucky' facial expression.

"Hey dad," Bella said.

"Bells you look amazing."

"Thanks dad. Hey have you heard from Renee? I'm getting really worried. She does not return my calls but she emails me once a week and all of this expensive shit she sends me is cluttering everything."

"Maybe she is just busy Bells."

"Maybe, but I honestly don't know what parent does not make the time to speak with their kid," Bella said slamming down her lip gloss.

Charlie entered the room and sat down on the bed, "Bells is there something else bothering you?" He asked. "How is everything going with Jake? I know you two have been spending a lot of time together."

Bella rolled her eyes, "Jake is exactly the person I thought he was."

"But that is why you like him?"

"Yeah it is. The fact that I like him so much is the problem. It's like I want to control what I am feeling. I don't want to like him as much as I do but my mind and my heart are not a team anymore."

"That's real love Bella. You can't decided if, when, or who you will fall for. But you will know exactly when you fall in love with someone. Jake's a good guy whether you believe it or not."

"I know dad."

"Then what are you afraid of?" Charlie asked.

"I'm afraid of being hurt."

"Well honey, I hate to break the news to you but with love comes pain. Sometimes it's good pain and sometimes it's bad but you have to ask yourself if the pain is worth the feeling in every moment you are happy with that person. If it is, then your heart has already chosen who you should be with."

Charlie rose from the bed and made his way towards the bedroom door. He turned one last time to smile at Bella and then made his way out.

She stood there for a moment staring at the door.

"Thanks dad."

#

Bella understood that Asher meant nothing to her but his 'I don't give a damn if you are Bella Swan' attitude was beginning to piss her off. Here she was in a skin tight black dress and the highest pair of 'come fuck me' heels known to man, and yet he barely seemed to notice. The car smelled like Viva La Juicy fragrance which was completely irresistible and not once had he come on to her. He barely noticed what she had on. Who the hell did he think he was?

"So you have no intentions on fucking me?" Bella asked arrogantly.

"Seriously?" Asher smirked. "You're sexy as hell but no, I don't want to have sex with you."

Bella rolled her eyes and turned the ignition to her car off, "Am I not good enough for you?"

"Oh come on Bella, you say that I cannot fuck you and now you are being insecure when I say that I don't want to." Asher asked removing his seat belt.

"I don't want to bone you or any other girl for that matter. Bella I am gay."

Bella held her hand over her mouth in shock as she processed the words he said. Why would Asher even tell her this if in fact it were true? He knew nothing about her to share a secret as big as this with her. She was at a loss for words.

"I need to talk to someone. I need to tell someone and everyone I know is small minded. You are the new girl from the big city. I know that you probably would be understanding…and a great friend."

Bella smiled, "Well you are right about all of the above. I'm glad you could confess who you really areto me. It's nothing to be embarrassed about but your secret is safe with me until you are ready to share it publicly. What about the cheerleaders you apparently banged?"

Asher chuckled," I was trying to fuck the homo out of me. It's sad and it happened before I accepted who I am as a person. I thought that maybe if I found a girl to love me for who I am, I hoped I would not feel attracted to guys. Well Isabella swan, I was wrong."

"Okay well, now that we have that out of the way; it's clear there will be no hot sex between the two of us."

"Correct," Asher agreed.

"Lets get inside."

Asher and Bella exited the car. Asher met her on the opposite side of the vehicle and wrapped his arm around her waist. It was comfortable and she knew he had a reputation to withhold so she allowed him to be close to her.

They walked jovially towards the building and entered. The lighting and decor overwhelmed Bella. The shimmering colors and dim blinking lights made it a little difficult to focus. She had never been to a masquerade ball before but it was definitely not like the ones she had seen in movies.

Although the theme was a Masquerade ball it was still were no huge ball gowns or anything to the like. Asher handed the two tickets to the small girl holding up the door as they proceeded forward. Bella gazed around looking for Jake. She didn't see him anywhere. Of course Angela most likely wanted to make a grand entrance.

Bitch!

Asher moved them closer to a corner and stopped to gaze around. He didn't want Bella to have to put up a front with him amongst his friends so he thought it would be best if they were to themselves for the night.

"Hey do you want a drink?" he asked.

"Actually let me get them. I need to get closer to the door to send a text."

Asher nodded as Bella made her way across the dance floor and towards the hallway leading to the door. She quickly pulled out her cell phone and texted Alice as she continued her stride. She walked straight into a wall making her drop the cell phone. Before she could bend over to retrieve it, the wall reached down and grabbed it for her.

"Thanks," Bella said surprised as she gazed into his eyes. It was Jacob.

Bella sighed and tried to walk past Jake. He grabbed her arm and stopped her before she could move any further.

"Bella talk to me for a second." He whispered.

"That was a second," she rolled her eyes.

"Don't be a smart ass."

Bella paused and turned to face him, "What's up? Where's your date?"

"Jake."

She heard the gut wrenching voice chime down the hallway. Suddenly Angela was in their presence. She forced her arm around Jake's and smiled condescendingly at Bella before flipping her hair.

Angela gave Bella a once over glance as she spoke, "Well don't you look…um lovely."

Bella nodded in agreement, "Thanks I was going for a more sultry look. I think I accomplished it don't you?"

"Yeah if you are going for that prostitute look. I hear it's big in Hollywood. Here's an idea, why don't you do us all a favor and move there?"

"That's really funny Angela. But actually, I'm loving forks! Well, more La push to be exact."

Jake coughed loudly to interrupt their bickering before it became really ugly.

"Well run along now," Bella said. "You would not want to keep you spectators waiting."

Angela rolled her eyes and started walking down the hallway. Jake was a little hesitant but followed her lead. Bella turned to see Alice coming through the door. She walked as quickly as her high heels could carry her. A huge smiled spread across Alice's face as she walked into Bella's embrace.

"Allie…I'M GOING TO HUG YOU BEFORE I KILL YOU."

Alice chuckled and pulled away," Bella I am so sorry for avoiding you really I…"

Bella interrupted her, "We will talk about that later, right now we look so hot and I want to dance."

"Okay…where is Jake?" she asked.

"With that royal pain in the ass Angela."

"There will be no cat fights tonight right?"

"I hope not. I will keep the peace as long as I have a few drinks first."

After a few rounds of the spiked punch, Bella and Alice were buzzed along with everyone else. Bella continued to drink in order to numb the neglect she was feeling. Jake and Angela seemed to be having a good time and that simply pissed her off.

She and Alice made their way over to where Bella's date Asher and some friends were. Bella completely ignored the fact that he was gay at the moment and leaned over to kiss him. It never occurred to her that she was crossing the line. Asher didn't want to seem like a pansy ass guy so he pushed her back up against the wall and stuck his tongue in her mouth. She completely ignored the fact that they had an audience too, that is until Alice pulled her away.

"Hey Bells, are you sure you want to do this?"

Bella rolled her eyes, "Of course."

She gazed over to see Jake staring back at her. His facial expression and demeanor showed he wanted to storm across the room and drag her out of here. Bella smiled triumphantly.

A melodic velvety voice interrupted them from behind, "Hello beautiful."

She turned around and came face-to-face with Edward Cullen. He was dressed in all black but his Masquerade mask seemed to be missing. Alice took notice and sighed. She stepped closer to Bella causing a chuckle from Edward.

"Hi," Bella said flirtatiously. "I'm happy that you are well."

"Yes, I had some weird virus. A couple of different fluids and I was up and running in no time."

"Yeah well that's great," she smiled.

"Alice do you mind if I steal a dance with your friend?" Edward asked graciously.

"Of course I do Edward."

Bella turned to Alice and snatched her arm away, "It's fine Alice. I want to dance with him."

"Bella what about Jake?"

"What about him?" She asked. "He's too busy playing grab ass with Angela over there."

"Bella you are drunk. You need to think with your head. You're going to regret what you are doing in the morning."

"Sorry Renee," She hissed. "Oh yea that's right, you're not Renee. You're not my mom. Why do you even care? You have been ignoring me anyway. I'm a big girl. I can handle myself. Now if you would excuse me I'd like to dance."

"Fine," I Alice said walking off.

"Allie wait…"

Edward gently grabbed her arm and led her across the room towards the dance floor. "Don't worry about her," he whispered into her ear.

Edward placed his hand on her hips, smoothing them up and down;reveling in the skin tight feel of Bella's dress as they swayed to the music. She leaned her head back onto his shoulder and backed her bottom further into him. Something instantly came over her. It was as if everyone in the room had disappeared. She couldn't focus. The only thing she could focus on was his hands. His cool hands brushing against the bare skin openings of her dress. His cool breath lingering on the side of her face and his lips just mere inches away from her. Edward's fingers trailed further down to her thighs, squeezing gently. She closed her eyes and sighed.

"Bella," He whispered seductively.

"Yes?"

"Would you like to leave with me?" he asked.

"Yes, I would like to leave with you," she said.

"Where would you like to go?"

"Wherever you want to take me."

"And what do you want me to do to you?" he asked.

"Whatever makes you happy."

Edward smiled and kissed the side of her neck. Suddenly, two firm hands gripped her away from him. He turned to see Jake with his fists clenched at his sides.

"What the fuck do you think you are doing?" Jake hissed. "Keep your fucking hands off of her."

"Or what?" Edward asked coolly. "She seemed to like me touching her. Didn't you Bella?" Edward asked with a smirk on his face.

Bella nodded.

"Bells, it will wear off in a few seconds. U[c]ntil then keep your filthy fucking fingers off of her."

Bella remained quiet as she gazed at Edward. Jacob clenched his jaw as he glanced between Edward and Bella.

"As you wish. I'll see you soon Bella."

Jake watched Edward disappear. If it had not been for the people in the room he would have phased and ripped his head off. Jake rushed over to where Bella was and grabbed her hand. He led her out and down the hallway towards the back wing. He wanted to take her to a restroom that was empty, that way he could actually talk to her and not sugar coat anything.

They reached the bathroom and entered. He lifted her small body and sat her on the dry sink. Jake rested his body between her thighs, tilting her hear back.

"Bells," he said. "Are you alright?"

"I…I think so. Wait, what are you doing Jake?" She asked.

"Never mind that. What the hell are you doing letting Edward get that close to you?" He asked.

"We were dancing. That was it."

"He did everything but fuck you Bella! Oh and let's not forget letting that fucker Asher stick his tongue down your throat. Are you fucking kidding me?"

"Fuck you Jake and all of your pansy ass whining about nothing. So what? I kissed him, big deal! You have been ignoring me all night!"

"Is that what this is about? I'm not showing you enough attention Bella? My eyes have not left your body since I entered the damn building! You are a big attention whore."

"Screw you," she yelled trying to push him away to remove herself from the sink.

Jake pushed her back and gripped both her tiny wrists in his hand. He forced her thighs further apart and leaned in closer brushing his lips against hers, "Calm down."

Bella tried to move again but Jake's grip only got tighter, "You're drunk."

"I am not," Bella insisted. "This sink is really hurting my ass."

Jake laughed and pushed forward , "And what about him? What is he hurting?"

Bella bit down on her bottom lip and moved her hips further up so that they were pressed completely against each other.

"God you are so wet," he whispered. "Bells baby…"

"Yeah?"

"We need to go right now," he said lifting her from the sink. "Right fucking now. I want you."

"We can't. I have to make sure my date gets home."

Jake blew out an angry breath. He was completely turned. He wanted to finish what he started. Bella gave him a pout, "Please Jake...not here."

He crashed his lips onto Bella's fiercely. She moaned slightly as he sucked onto her bottom lip before pulling away. Jake took a step back and sighed. The expression on his face was enough to make Bella change her mind. His lustful eyes held her attention as she removed herself from the restroom sink.

"Fine but you will make it up to me later."[d]

"I wouldn't have it any other way," she smirked.

Bella opened the door and ran smack into Angela. Her eyes grew wide as she took a step back. Angela's attention shifted between Bella and Jake.

"Really classy."

"Angela back off," Jake said standing in between them.

"Why should I?" She yelled "I turn my back for two minutes and your gone Jake. You left my side to show this slut..."

"Slut," Bella yelled. "Watch your mouth Angela."

"I'll watch what I say from my mouth if you watch what goes into yours."

"I've fucking had it," Jake yelled. "I can't deal with this drama. Angela you and I are over...DONE! I came to the dance with you tonight in order to mend our friendship. But I can see that will never happen. We are done," Jake said. He turned his attention to Bella," And you Bells stop being so damn insecure alright. Both of you are driving me insane." [e]

Bella rolled her eyes at him.

Insecure! ha the bitch deserves to have her ass beat. I respect the fact that Jake wants to increase the peace but lets be honest this stupid bitch would not know peace if it fell from the sky and landed on her.

Angela had an sincere look upon her face. She gazed into Jake's eyes and smiled,"Your right Jake and I'm sorry. Do you mind if Bella and I talk?"

"I don't think that's a good…"

"Please Jake it's not about drama. I think Bella and I got off on the wrong foot. I'm trying to fix it. "

"Alright. I'll be inside."

Jake left Angela and Bella alone in the hallway. Bella sighed and crossed her arms over her chest.

"I'm sorry Bella…for everything," she started. "Hey the music is really loud. Lets go talk in the commence area."

Bella followed her until they reached the commence area. She turned to Bella and smiled again.

"I know that you think I'm a bitch and everything but hearing what you think of me has really made me realize that this school is not big enough for the two of us. I worked so hard to be at the top of the pyramid Bella and I'm not about to let some slut from the city fuck up what I have worked so hard for. This is my final warning."

Bella chuckled, "I knew it was too good to be true. Who do you think you are Angela? I'm not about to bow down at all bitch."

"Yes you are. I think you need to be put on a time out Bella, so you can think about your actions."

"And what the fuck does that mean?"

"It means this…" Bella was taken by surprise when two guys with masks gripped her tightly and began to drag her down the hall towards a dark closet.

"Get your fucking hands off me," she yelled. "Angela you bitch. Just wait I'm going to make your life a living hell for the rest of my time in Forks."

Angela watched with a smirk as they disappeared with Bella. She rushed over towards the door and opened it.

"Hurry up Libby," Angela said. "We have to get back in there."

"Do you have any idea just how painful these high heels are?" Libby complained.

"Shut up." Angela grabbed her arm and tugged her down the hallway.

"Stick to the plan. Asher is in gold and black just like you."

After a few drinks and a few instructions Libby or 'Bella' should we say was all over Asher despite his efforts to stop her. She was not aware of his situation or his homosexuality, if you will.

Libby turned slightly to see Jake gazing in her direction. His expression showed exactly how pissed he was. Libby smirked and decided it was time to turn it up a notch. She grabbed Asher and shoved her tongue in his mouth. He didn't refuse her.

Their tongues danced together until she pulled away slightly. He gripped her waist tightly and leaned in to whisper to her, "Bella what the hell are you doing?"

"What do you mean?" Libby whispered.

"I mean, you know that I am not into you in that way. You have to stop. I am uncomfortable with this."

"I want you," Libby whispered.

"But you know the circumstances Bella. I am trying my best to keep this charade going but I can't if you continue to do things like this."

Libby sighed. "Don't be that way," she said as she guided her fingers down to his zipper and bit her lip.

Asher pushed her hands away and gripped her wrists, "Bella stop coming on to me."

"Why don't you stop acting like a homo and give me what I want," Libby hissed.

"I am gay Bella. I thought I could trust you but I guess not. Your just like the rest of them in this school. I'm out of here."

Libby stood completely dumbfounded as she watched him walk away from her. Asher stormed out of the building. Libby was mentally kicking herself. Asher was gay? That little detail was enough to knock off her game. She turned to see Jake still staring at her. Angela was attempting to keep him occupied but it was not working.

"Hey Bells," She heard a deep voice from behind her.

Libby turned to see Paul, Embry, and Jared. They were lined up against the wall with a few girls surrounding them.

"Get over here," Paul said. "You've been M.I.A. lately."

Libby rolled her eyes and brushed them off.

"Bells," Embry called. "Is it really like that now? Bells?"

Libby flipped them the finger.

"Okay well fine," Paul yelled. "Screw you."

"I bet You wish."

Libby went over towards the door and flipped out her cell phone to text Angela.

Ange,

Asher is gay! This plan is a bust. You are on your own. I will see you at home.

And with that, she exited the building.

Angela read Libby's text intently. Her anger had begun to flare but she managed to swallow it. This night was almost through and once the party was over she was going to have Jake in her arms begging her to make love to him. She leaned over to Jake who was staring into space. He was so confused and pissed off that he was ready to leave. Bella was not the girl who he thought she was. Even though he loved her, he had watched her hurt him enough for one night. He was pretty sure she had just left with Asher and there was no way he could stop her.

"Jake babe what's wrong?" Angela said.

"Nothing."

"You seem upset," she said. "Talk to me Jake. You know that you can talk to me about anything. I'm here for you always."

" What did you and Bella talk about?"

"We only shared a few words. She decided that you were not the one for her. She said she would step aside so that we could try to mend our relationship."

"Was that what she said?"

"Yes. I would never lie to hurt you. Besides she just left with Asher. There is your proof. Jake I love you. Forget about her. I don't want to see you get hurt."

"Do you want to get out of here?" Jake asked.

"Of course. Lets go."

Angela wound her arm in his as they headed towards the door.

BANG!

POUND!

STOMP!

"Angela," Bella yelled. "You bitch! I am going to murder you, bring you back from the dead, and then kill you again. This is war. Open this door right now you deceitful, vindictive, slut!"

Bella continued to pound on the door from the dark closet. She could not stop the tears as they filled her eyes. Angela was the worst bitch on the planet. She was responsible for locking her in the closet and Bella was determined to make her pay.

"You bitch," Bella banged against the door. "Open the damn door. Somebody get me out of here!"

She slid her body down against the door and sighed. The night had gotten 10 times worse. Where the hell was Alice? Where the hell was Jake? Where the fuck was everyone when she needed them?

She placed her hands on her face. Suddenly the knob began to jiggle and the door opened, causing her body to fall backwards onto the floor.

Bella looked up into a pair of dark brown eyes. It was a woman with creamy skin. She had brunette hair with blond highlights. Bella gave a slight smile and stood to her feet, wrapping her arms around the very petite woman.

"Oh thank god," Bella said.

"No problem but if you don't mind me asking, what the hell were you doing in the closet?"

Bella rolled her eyes, "You don't want to know. Oh I'm Bella by the way. Bella Swan."
"Nice to meet you Bella. I'm Kiree. Kiree Newton."

"Newton?" Bella asked.

"Yes, Mike Newton is my younger brother."

"You look a little old to attend this school don't you?"

Kiree laughed lightly and then smiled.

"I'm a investigative reporter. I um...followed someone here, to Forks actually. I was doing research on a guy named Carlisle Cullen."

"Cullen? Why?"

"Well he um… a few years ago my college professor introduced me to him. She had been dating him for a while and then she came up missing. He was umm…forget it I have just been keeping a close eye on him for a while and my professor was only one of many girls who he had come in contact with who had gone missing. She was a really good friend of mine and I owe it to her to at least look into it."

"Well maybe you should talk to Edward and Alice Cullen. They attend this school. It was nice meeting you Kiree but I have to go."

"Like wise," she said. "See you around Bella."

Bella ran as fast as she could down the hallway. She snatched the mask off her face and entered the gym. The music was still radiating as she scanned the crowd for Jake and Angela. She noticed Paul and Embry near the wall and rushed over to them, "Hey guys have you seen Jake?"

"Oh look she's talking to us now," Paul snapped. "Little miss rich girl with a stick up her ass is trying to make conversation."

"What the fuck is your problem?"

"You're our fucking problem," Embry spat viciously. "What the fuck kind of games are playing? Are you intentionally trying to hurt Jake? If so than mission accomplished."

"Do not give me shit right now…"

"Why not?" Paul asked "You like acting like a slut but when someone calls you out on it you have a problem. You should really grow up Bella. I am pissed because now we have to deal with all the fucking drama you cause when Jake phases."

"Paul what the hell are you talking about?" She yelled. "I've spent the past two hours locked in a fucking closet thanks to Angela and I am going to murder that psychotic, obsessed bitch!"

"Closet?"

"Yes, a fucking closet Embry."

"But you were just making out with Asher."

"That was not me you idiot. I don't know who it was. I would never do that with him. Where is he?"

"He left with you about 20 minutes ago."

Bella yelled, "That was not me! Where is Jake?"

"I don't know. He and Angela left about five minutes after you…I mean whoever that was and Asher left."

"Okay I have to go guys," Bella said storming out of the gym.

She was nervous as she drove erratically to Jake's house. She knew that it was too risky to show up at his house knowing he had willingly left with Angela. She wanted to fix things with him first and deal with Angela later. But there was always a risk when showing up at a guys house uninvited.

She pulled into his driveway and got out of the car. Bella had learned that Jake and Billy kept a spare key under the doormat just in case of emergency's. she unlocked the door and stepped inside. The house was dark and quiet as she made her way down the hallway and into Jake's room.

The room was dim due to a tiny lamp on the night stand. Bella glanced over to the bed. Jake was asleep in just his boxers and he was alone. Bella sighed in relief. She stared at him as her eyes soaked up his physique. To her, he was the most beautiful man in the world. She smiled, sliding off her heels. Bella looked up to see Jake sitting up in the bed. His expression was not pleasant but she had prepared herself for his wrath anger.

"Bella what are you doing here?" he asked. "Shouldn't you be with your date?"

"Jake I can explain…"

Jake sighed and sat up slightly, "I hope so. Do you have any idea how pissed off I am Bella? I'm not in the mood for your games right now. You are all about games and I really don't have time for anymore of your bullshit tonight."

"Is that what you think Jake? You know everything is not a game with me."

"I can't tell."

Bella stood up straight. The knife had shown itself and it was stabbing her in the heart now. She could not hold back the tears. Jake got up from the bed and walked closer to her. Before Bella could open the door Jake had closed her in so that she could not move. Both his arms were blocking her movements. Bella sighed and tried to push him away but he didn't budge.

"Will you just let me leave," she said as the tears fell from her eyes.

"No. I'm not going to let you just runaway Bella."

"You think it was so hard on you to see me with someone else but what about me? What about how I feel Jacob? I was locked in a fucking closet for two hours thanks to your fucking date but did you know? No, you didn't because you were too busy enjoying your time with her!" Bella yelled at him.

"What are you talking about Bella?" he said removing his arms.

Both of them were breathless and full of emotions.

"Didn't you just hear a word I said, Jacob?"

"What are we doing here Bella? What the hell is this? First you throw your ass at every guy in the dance knowing it would make me upset, you leave the dance with Asher to do god knows what, and then you just show up here expecting me to welcome you with open arms?. I guess it is true that you can't teach an old dog new tricks."

Bella stood there deciding on what to do. A part of her wanted to strangle him but of course, that was just her emotions getting the best of her. It didn't matter what anyone said about her. At least that is was what she told herself but at this moment what Jake thought about her meant everything. He thought that she was a hoe. That reason alone was enough to make her flee.

Bella just nodded her head and turned to leave. For once she was being the bigger person and walking away but that was until Jake grabbed her arm gesturing for her to stop. She started swinging [g]her arms frantically as she pushed him to the bed straddling his was an emotional wreck. All of her anger was showing as she continued.

She was not only just pissed at him, but Angela too. After a few more punches she stopped and tried to get up. Jake flipped her over with little effort and held her arms in place so that she could not move.

"Are you done now? Hitting me is not going to change a damn thing! You are emotionally attached to me. It's not just about sex anymore. The sooner you admit that to yourself the better off we will be."

"You don't mean anything to me, Jacob. You are not my boyfriend."

"Is that so?""

"I'm done with you Jacob Black!"

Jake shook his head, "Bella…"

"Let me up now Jacob! I was fucking locked in a closet by that stupid bitch that you love so much! You cared enough to take her to the dance and you probably fucked her too."

"I'm going to pretend you did not say that because I know you are upset."

"Oh, screw you. She is a psychotic bitch who needs help and you are the only one who does not see it. Fuck you Jake!"

"Calm down," He said gripping her tighter.

"Permettez-moi tout de suite. Je ne plaisante pas. Je vais hurler," Bella yelled.

"For Christ sake's Bella, speak English."

"Vis que vous avez trou du cul."

Jake leaned in to kiss her but Bella tried to resist. She knew if he succeeded, it would all be over.

After a few seconds of struggling, Jake's lips met hers. Bella moaned slightly as her resolve faded. It was absolutely amazing to her how his lips could make everything so right.

A few seconds ago Bella felt disrespected but now she felt nothing but passion. Jake released her pulling her completely into his embrace. Bella wrapped her legs tightly around his waist. She was nearly naked in her mini dress. She felt his member stiffen against her core as his lips trailed down to her collar bone, licking and sucking at her skin.

"Jake," she whined. "I hate you."

"Really?" he breathed against her ear.

Bella could only whimper under his touch.

"Mmm, no you don't bells."

"I do. I hate you so much."

"Is that why you are angry," He whispered. "Is that why I cause all of these emotions to rise within you? Because you hate me….I don't think so."

"Jake I'm scared…"

"You don't have to be Bella. We are already halfway there."

Jake pulled away to stare into her eyes. They were still red from the tears, "I'm sorry. Do you forgive me?" he asked. "Say that you do?" He said as he snaked his hand up the inner part of her thigh.

Bella closed her eyes and let out a loud moan as he ripped her thong off. "I love you Bella. You scare me so much because I know you can break me. You have that much power over me. I fall in love with you all over again every time you smile. I want to be everything you need. I want to be the reason you laugh. I am madly in love with you Isabella Swan. You are the only person that has the potential to hurt me and that scares me but because of you, I don't mind the fact that I may risk getting hurt."

Bella was speechless. Jake's eyes were full of so much passion that it was making her head spin. She wanted to ask since when he realized he loved her but she could not bring herself to ruin this moment, even if the last comment he made slightly pained her. But the look in his eyes conveyed all his words.

"I love you too."

Kiss.

"I love you so much Jake," she mumbled against his lips. "I promise I will never hurt you babe, ever, I swear. What you saw tonight was not me. I didn't do those things. I could never hurt you."

Kiss.

"I believe you Bells. Now shut up and kiss me."

#

"Libby," Angela yelled into her phone. "What the hell is been up with your phone? I've been calling you for over two hours. I have a flat tire and mom is asleep. I need you to come and pick me up!" Angela hit the steering wheel as she yelled. "I need you to pick me up now Lib, right fucking now! I'm on Tendril road. It's completely dark out here and my phone is about to die!"

Libby agreed and Angela hung up the phone. Her thoughts began to drift to Jake. Maybe if he had not turned her down she would be wrapped in his arms right now . The thought of his rejection made her blood boil in her veins.

Angela decided after 30 minutes waiting for Libby, she was going to figure out how to change a flat tire herself.

She unlocked the door to her car and stepped out into the cold dark road. There was not a car in sight. Everything was dark as the thick fog crept down the road.

Angela's heels clattered against the asphalt as she made her way towards the trunk of her car. She popped it and found a tire similar to the flat one but a little smaller. She grabbed it and made her way towards the side of the car.

"Shit Ang, think. You have to have learned something while spending nights in Jake's garage while he worked on cars."

Angela turned around and gasped for air as she heard the movement of feet. The movements were swift as she glanced around and dropped the tire to the ground.

"Who is there?" she yelled.

The silence was frightening as she rotated into the other direction.

"I have pepper spray and a knife," she warned.

The silence continued to fill the air and the movements stopped, "Fuck this," Angela said as she made her way back towards the drivers door and opened it. Before she could close it shut behind her a hand gripped the handle pulling it open. Angela jumped as she held her hand over her heart and she gazed up into breathtaking Topaz eyes.

"God damn it! What are you doing out here?" She hissed catching her breath.

"I saw a damsel in distress and thought I'd help you out but if you don't need my help, that's fine," he said as he began walking away.

"No wait…" Angela said getting out of the car. "Edward wait, I do need your help. Please?"

He turned and gave her his dazzling crooked smile. "Okay I'll help you but it's going to cost you."

Angela shrugged, "I have cash. That is no problem. How much?"

Edward shook his head, "I don't need your money."

He paused.

"I'm very hungry."

Angela raised an eyebrow, "Well I don't have any food. But…I do have gum."

Suddenly Angela was being pinned to the car. Her eyes filled with horror as Edward's grip got tighter. She tried to pull away but it was a weak attempt. Edward gazed into her eyes intensely. Angela's body relaxed as she stared back, never resisting his gaze.

"Angela," Edward whispered.

"Yes," she said in a daze.

"Say something to make me feel slightly better about this ordeal. I feel a little bad for taking advantage of you," He said pushing a few locks away from her face. "I hope you don't mind but I love to play with my food."

"I don't mind," she said.

"Good...now take my hand."

Angela did as he said and in an instant they disappeared into the night.

#

"Okay Alice, you have to calm down," Carlisle said.

Alice glared at him. That was easy for him to say. He did not see a problem with Edward's bloody diet. But Alice not so much. She was worried sick!

How long could people go missing before someone took notice? How much could she possibly please her brother and uncle before they decided to kill her first? She knew that at this moment they needed her. They both needed blood to survive. Alice was their only hope to get it during daylight hours.

She wanted to run but there was not one place on Earth that she believed she would be safe. Eventually they would find her and she would soon be dead along with the rest of them.

" Carlisle, I am trying but you know how Edward is! He has not been out of this house since the change. He could have drained Forks by now."

Carlisle seemed amused by Alice. "That is true."

"Call him," Alice demanded. "Do that little thing with your brain and get him to come home."

"Alice I am not going to control him. I've given him the option to make his own decisions."

"So it does not matter whether his choices are good ones or bad ones?" Alice asked.

"Correct. Besides, who are we to judge what is good and bad?"

A melodic voice chimed into the conversation, "Where is Bella?" Renee asked.

Carlisle smiled as he took her hand. "Love, she is still with the canine."

"I don't like that," Rene pouted. "I don't like her hanging around a pack of mutts. Bring her here."

Carlisle shook his head and smiled, "You know the plan, sweetheart. It's too well structured to forget it. Bella will be with us soon enough my love."

Renee sighed, "I really hate the distance I am forced to keep. The gifts and emails are not enough for her. She continues to call me. I want to talk to her."

"In due time my love but right now you have to stay away from her. As long as she is safe, that is all that matters."

"She is not safe with Edward around."

"Edward is not going to harm her. His love and affection only blossomed when he turned. Your feelings for people will heighten when you become a vampire. Whatever you feel for someone will increase and will be your obsession. Both Edward and Jacob have her best interest at heart."

"Well good, she is safe."

"For now," Carlisle added.