an: Ok. Sorry guys. Two things:

1) The interenet people kept not showing up when they said they would Two days turned into two weeks and they finally came...then it didnt work so they had to come again. Dumb...but it works now, so yay.

2) Boys are dumb in real life too.

Bella

Monday morning.

I felt groggy, even thought I went to bed early. I got ready quickly and got in the truck. I remembered Edward saying he had to switch cars with Carlisle and there wouldn't be enough room today. Which was fine with me.

My classes without Edward passed quickly. I had heard that today in Biology we were just watching a movie…that would be nice. The lunch bell had just wrung. I was putting my books in my locker and I suddenly felt a bit scared. I had heard hushed murmurs about Edward and I all day. When he called me this morning, he hadn't seemed worried. But I had a feeling something bad would happen. Soon.

As I entered the lunchroom, certain tables around me grew quiet. I noticed that mostly the more popular tables. A cool shiver ran down my spine. This would be bad. I decided skipping lunch seemed like a good idea.

"Attention everyone!" I heard Mike's voice and I stopped. He was standing on a table that Edward sat at, looking at him with a shocked look on his face. "Edward Cullen just won 200$ from me!"

A few people clapped with confused looks on their faces. I locked eyes with Edward. He looked down. "How, you ask?" Mike continued. "Got Isabella Swan in bed with him! Let's hear it for the little lovebirds!"

A lot more people clapped. I felt my cheeks flush with anger, confusion and rejection. He stood as I passed him and tried to grab my arm. I turned around and did the only thing I could think of doing. I punched him.

I guess I never expected anything more from him…I was naïve to think he would change for me. Selfish.

Yet, everything felt extremely refreshing right now.

The cool, salty tears flowing down my flushed cheeks felt refreshing. Seeing his shocked, bleeding face was refreshing. Seeing Emmett coming towards his brother with a murderous look on his face was refreshing. Alice and Rose standing on either side of me cussing him out was refreshing. My throbbing knuckles felt refreshing!

Feeling all this at once was…amazing.

But I knew nothing like this would last forever. I knew soon that my mind would go into shock; it would want to shut down. I would feel numb and cold. I would maybe pass out. Which I couldn't do in front of all these people.

I grasped Alice and Rose's hands and pulled the out the door into the rushing rain with me. Emmett followed silently.

I wasn't going to ask him to leave…unless he started defending his brother.

Standing in the freezing rain, my mind started to process things slowly, just like I knew it would. I leaned into Alice's side and cried hard. Emmett pulled up in my truck after a few minutes. I don't know when he got the keys…I don't care.

Rose opened the door and climbed in. Alice and I followed.

Alice shut the door just as the cafeteria door fled open. Edward stepped out into the rain followed by a couple other people. I caught his eye for a fraction of a second before Emmett stomped on the gas and the truck lurched forward. A black cloud of exhaust mixed with the rain and floated towards Edward.

Emmett said nothing as he punched off the radio and turned up the heat.

Rose murmured soft, calming words as Alice stroked my hand and arm.

"Our house or yours?" Emmett asked quietly.

I don't know what part of me answered. The part of me that wanted Edward to see me like this, or the part that just didn't want to be left alone. "Yours."

He nodded his head and continued to drive.

Despite the heat, I shivered. Emmett shrugged off his jacket and wrapped it around my shoulders.

He pulled up to the house and killed the engine. I didn't move. Emmett hesitated before coming around the passenger door. Alice stepped out and moved out of his way. He reached in and pulled me into his arms.

I curled up and hid my face, unsure of what was to be expected inside.

"Carlisle's at work, Esme's home." Emmett told me quietly.

He walked carefully up the slippery stairs to the door. Alice unlocked it and pushed it open, "Mom!" She called as soon as we were all inside. "Get some hot water started, please!"

There was no answer, but I heard some pans clanking against each other.

Emmett set me carefully on the couch and pulled his jacket off of me. "I'll get you some blankets." He told me as he ran up the stairs.

"And a pillow from my bed!" Alice called after him.

Esme walked in a minute later and gasped. "What happened?"

Alice scowled. Rose was silent. Emmett tripped down the stairs. I giggled. Esme glanced at each of us. Emmett gathered the blankets and pillow and brought them to the couch.

"Edward's an ass." He said simply. Esme looked at him with a shocked expression on her face. Alice gave a weak smile.

"I'm afraid I don't understand."

Emmett gave me one more tiny nod before pulling Esme into the kitchen to explain.

Alice and Rose helped me get comfortable before turning on some light music.

Esme came in with a hot cup of tea and kissed my forehead. She didn't say anything as she set the tea on the table.

She started her way upstairs.

"Emmett, that boy is not allowed in my home." Esme said, tears streaming down her cheeks. "You make sure that he stays out."

Emmett nodded his head and sat down.

Alice and Rose sat next to me, both of them saying they loved me.

Emmett rambled on about uninteresting things for several minutes while I drank my tea. I smiled at them weakly before laying my head down and closing my eyes.

When I woke up, there was much commotion. I rubbed my eyes groggily.

Carlisle was pointing harshly at the door and Esme stood by it, with it open.

"Edward, what you did to Bella is a disgrace to this family!" He yelled. "I would like it if you would leave."

Edward glared at his father fiercely, and his neck started to turn towards me. I snapped my eyes shut, pretending to still sleep.

"Carlisle! Where do you expect me to stay?"

"Maybe you can bet Mike that you'll be sleeping in your car until you can afford a house of your own, and if you win, you can stay at his house." Carlisle spit back.

Edward frowned, "Dad, I…I love her."

Esme screeched with anger. "If you loved her Edward none of this would've happened! Out of my house!"

"Mom," Edward said slowly. "Just let me wake her up and talk to her…"

"Touch her and I swear you'll be out cold." Emmett told him harshly.

"Emmett! Can't you be on my side just this time?" I heard Edward come closer.

"No, man. Get your pathetic butt away from me."

"Emmett, you've made mistakes too! Just help me out."

an: I apologize again for two things:

1) Horrible update speed. That should change!

2) The odd spacing on this one...or maybe it just looks weird since I havent uploaded in a month...

Review, maybe?

Lets all talk about stupid boys! :)