Disclaimer: I still don't own Twilight or the characters and I've sadly been reminded that I never will. :'(
A/N: So these updates along with my stories are going to take all my life, but I'm doing them for all of you. Feel appreciated.
I would like to dedicate this chapter to all the people who have helped and supported me. They have been there for me through thick and thin and hopefully they will be there until the very end. I love y'all.
Bella's P.O.V.
I can't remember the last time I was so excited yet nervous for lunch. Honestly even when I was dating Edward I wasn't this excited to do really anything with him. I guess he was just dazzling me and that has clearly worn off. My vampire family will get to officially meet my new friend.
Every time I think of her as just my friend as part of me feels sad. I really like Victoria I'm not sure if I just want to be her friend.
"Ms. Swan?" I'm quickly pulled out of my internal musings by my teacher.
"Yes Mr. Lopez?" I ask not registering that he and I are the only ones still in the classroom.
"You're aware that class is over and it's time for lunch, right?" He says as he looks at me like a crazy.
I finally look around and see that he's right. "I'm sorry I guess I've just been very distracted today." I say as I quickly stand up and gather my things together.
"Are you sure you're going to be okay?" He asks sounding really concerned.
"Oh yeah I'm okay it's just been a tough week is all. I'm sorry to have worried you. Have a good day." I say as I grab my backpack and quickly race out of the room before he can question me anymore.
I quickly walk to the cafeteria and see Victoria at the table with most of the Cullen's...laughing? I'm so shocked that by this that I have to take a moment to just observe. They're acting like they're all old friends catching up, and before I can stop myself I'm standing behind Victoria.
I quickly drop my backpack and wrap my arms around her neck from behind. "Well it looks like I don't have to protect you from the big bad vampires after all." I couldn't stop myself from nuzzling my facing into her fire red hair. Something about her just has me so drawn to her as though I'm under a spell.
"Would you have come to my rescue if I had needed you?" Woah wait, is she flirting with me? God I really hope she is.
"I'm sure you could hold your own, but if you needed me I would help you." I practically purr in her ear as I remove my arms from around her and slide into the seat next to her.
"I just might have to take you up on that one day." Victoria says with a cheeky smile as she leans closer to me. God her voice is so sexy.
"You know for a vampire you are quite willing to get help from a human." I say as I also lean closer to her feeling myself being drawn in.
"You know for a human you are incredibly beautiful to this vampire." Victoria says with a sexy smile. I couldn't fight back the blush I feel creeping up my neck.
"Awe our little Bella Bear is blushing! Doesn't she look so ado..." Emmett is quickly cut off my Rosalie slapping him upside his head hard.
"Shut up Emmett." Rosalie growls as she goes back to talking to Alice about something.
"Dammit Rose why do you always have to hit me so hard?" Emmett says as he rubs where Rosalie hit him.
"Well darlin' you do always have the worst timing in history so some of those are justified." Jasper says as he laces his fingers with Emmett's on top of the table.
"You shouldn't be trying to embarrass our sister in front of her new friend." Rosalie says without taking her eyes off Alice.
"I wasn't embarrassing her! She is perfectly capable of doing that all on her own!" This time Jasper and Rosalie both slap him upside the head.
"You two suck the fun out of everything I do!" He says with a cheeky smile. I can tell by the gleam in his eyes that he's about to say something else that's probably going to get him hit. "You two suck because your vampires. Did you get that?" And my suspicion was correct as Rosalie quickly slaps him again in the same spot as the past two times without even trying.
"You know Emmett your life would be so much easier if you learned to stop talking." Alice says as she looks past Rosalie for a minute.
"You're all just upset that I'm funny!" Emmett pouts as he released Jasper's hand to cross his arms over his chest reminding me of a 3 year old not getting their way.
"Sweetheart I hate to break it to you but you are the least funny in the whole family. You have terrible deliver and even worse timing. Please for all of our sakes you should just stop trying before Rosalie knocks all the sense out of you." Jasper says offering the only defense for Emmett he can.
"Oh you are so not getting any for the rest of the week at least." Emmett says as he turns away from Jasper still with an attitude.
"You're so cute when you're trying to be mad at me. We both know that I can last longer than you can without sex darlin'. Although I do rather enjoy it when you try." Jasper says with a wink and I cringe internal at the mental image of them having sex.
"Okay well I've officially lost my appetite. It's a good thing I didn't waste time getting lunch today thank you Jasper and Emmett for that." I feel like I'll be scarred for life with that mental image just floating around in my head.
As I'm speaking I feel Victoria lean closer to me and whisper in my ear. "Are those two always so...open about their sex life?"
"Actually today they're on their best behavior because you're here. On their worst days I just put my headphones in while I eat or they leave to do whatever it is they do." I say with an eye roll so she knows that I'm being sarcastic.
"Oh my god they can actually get worse? You must be traumatized especially if they ever felt the need to get graphic. Don't worry I will protect you my poor Isabella." Victoria says as she as she very subtly wraps her arm around my shoulders. I have to give her credit that was very smooth.
"Hold on! How come she gets to call you Isabella? If one of us did that you would have Rosalie hit us unless it's Alice then that's my job!" I hear Rosalie growl softly from behind him as a warning.
"For two very good reasons my dear brother. 1. Victoria has a hot and very sexy Italian accent while you don't. 2. I like it so much better when she says it." The words come out of my mouth before I even have a chance to stop myself or think it through. I feel another blush creep up my neck as my words register in my brain.
"Wait does that mean that Victoria gets to call you Isabella all the time?" Alice asks as she shares a knowing look for Rosalie and Jasper. What are they up to? They are definitely hiding something from me.
"I don't know about all the time, but I wouldn't be opposed to her using it sometimes. Only because the accent makes it so much better." I've already managed to embarrass myself. So why not just go full Monty.
"So if I can't call you Isabella all the time then what can I call you?" Victoria asks as I feel her cold breath on my neck sending shivers down my spine.
"Well everyone else calls me Bella so why not go with that?" I ask knowing that isn't going to go with that. I have a feeling Victoria doesn't like to do what everybody else does.
"How about mia belle it just seems to roll off the tongue so much better." I feel like if it were possible I would have melted right then and there. That had to be the most sexy thing I've ever heard in my life.
"Who the hell are you and why are you all over my girlfriend?" Look to Edward to know how to ruin a good day.
"I'm Victoria Costa and last I heard Bella was single." Oh god I really hope things don't get out of hand.
"Well Victoria I don't know who told you such a lie, but Bella is still very much my girlfriend." Edward says sending me a crooked smile that used to make my heart skip a beat.
"Edward, I've tried being nice and I've tried having the family talk to you, but clearly nothing is working. I'm not your girlfriend and I can promise you right here, right now that I will never be your girlfriend again. I'm not your mate and you aren't understanding that again." I'm so fed up with Edward and I'm honestly done trying to be nice about it.
"Bella please don't say that. We're meant to be together but your human eyes just can't see that." And he feels the constant need to belittle me and treat me like a child. Why in the hell did I ever waste my time dating him?
"We are so sick and tired of you basically trying to force a relationship on Bella that she clearly doesn't want! Would you just leave her alone!" Rosalie says trying to keep herself from yelling.
"Seriously Edward it's been almost 3 months now. If Bella was planning on taking you back I'm sure she would have by now." Emmett says backing up what Rosalie is saying.
"We are simply taking an extended break. I'm sure if I give her enough time she'll come to her senses and realize I'm the one for her." I honestly can't tell if he believes what he's saying or if he's really that delusional.
"Wow so this is what desperation looks like when it's hit rock bottom. I almost feel bad for you Edward because you've managed to fool yourself into believing that Isabella will ever take you back. I don't even know you and even I can tell that she's never taking you back." Victoria says as she starts to gently rub her hand up and down my arm. I don't know if she's doing that just to get a reaction out of Edward or she's doing it subconsciously.
"I don't see how this is any of your business. This is between my mate and I so keep your damn opinion to yourself." Edward hisses as I feel Victoria freeze next to me. I knew this was about to get out of hand if I didn't do something fast.
I quickly place my hand on Victoria's thigh and squeeze it. I slowly feel her start to relax as I address Edward. "Edward what is wrong with you? During the past 3 months you have done nothing but make my life a living hell. We broke up because I don't love you and honestly I don't think I ever did. If we were truly meant to be together don't you think I would feel something for you?"
"You don't know what you feel Bella! Don't you see your undeveloped human mind can't seem to comprehend what you feel for me." Did he just call me stupid?
"Are you seriously such an asshole and pathetic that you're trying to tell her how she feels about you? Edward do you even understand how insane that sounds?!" Rosalie yells as she quickly stands up knocking over her chair in the process.
"Guys you're starting to draw attention to us. Can we please do this somewhere else at a later time?" Alice asks as she too stands up and places her hand on Rosalie's back trying to calm her down.
"I want to talk about this now!" Edward shouts drawing the attention of everybody in the cafeteria, and I can't help but roll my eyes.
I'm not going to keep wasting my breath on somebody who clearly isn't listening to me. I stand up and quickly exit the cafeteria leaving the Cullen's to argue amongst themselves. I continue walking until I reach Victoria's car and gently sit down on the hood. I wish I had driven myself to school. All I want to do now is go home and relax.
"Are you okay Isabella? You left in quite a hurry and looked rather upset." I look up to see Victoria standing over me with concern written all over her beautiful face.
"I'm just really tired of having to explain myself to him as if he is my father. I just really want to go home now, but Alice drove me to school this morning." I look down as I start fidgeting with my fingers.
"Would you like for me to take you home?" Victoria asks me as she gently placed her hands over mine to stop my fidgeting.
"Would you mind?" I ask as I keep my eyes locked on her hands that are now covering mine. I wonder if she knows that her thumbs are caressing the back of my hands.
"Not at all mia bella come on." She gently pulls me off the hood of her car and leads me to the passenger door. She kindly opens the door for me and I quickly slide in and wait for her. Victoria is quick to close my door and before I have time to take a breath she's sitting beside me smiling.
"Show off," I mumble and watch an even more breathtaking smile dawn her face. Victoria wastes no time starting the car and we quickly start making our way to my house.
I rest my head against the window as I allow all the questions I now have for Victoria swirl around in my mind. I know I've only known Victoria for 2 days, but I feel as though I've known her forever.
A/N 2: I'm trying to update sooner than usually I know it was a mistake telling my friends about my fanfiction page. Now they're nagging me every day. Oh well at least I know they care about what I love to do, or they just enjoy annoying the shit out of me.
Also I will be coming out with a new story hopeful by the end of next month it's a Bella/Tanya pairing so please keep an eye out for that. :)
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