BPOV

I drove to Forks High still quite annoyed from yesterday's events. Eddie was a player. I should have known. I mean, look at what he did to Jessica. Of course you wouldn't be the only girl he was fucking around with. Stupid Bella. He was the one guy so far that I couldn't make fall for me. I mean, I can usually have whoever I want. Fuck, this was really bothersome. Because I wanted him to myself. I took extra time to look sexy this morning. I wore my shortest skirt and pumps, and a low cut top to show off the assets. He is going to pay.

I entered Calculus in a vengeful mood. I had practically begged James to come see me this weekend and he accepted. I wanted to show Eddie that I could have other men, too. I hadn't broken the news to everyone yet about my visitor; I was waiting until lunch, when I knew he would be there listening. I really wanted to see if my news would elicit any kind of response from him.

I took a seat at my desk and looked over at Mike. I laughed internally. The kid didn't even look at me anymore. And if I spoke to him, he totally ignored me. I guess he got the message from the roughing up he got at Jake's.

Alice walked in and gave me a warm hello.

"Hey, Al," I said trying to be cheerful. I failed.

"What's wrong, Bella? Why'd you have to leave early yesterday afternoon?" Shit, in all my self loathing, I had forgotten to make up an excuse for leaving so abruptly yesterday.

"No reason, Charlie just wanted my help with…something." Good one, dumbass.

"Oh, well…ok," She eyed me suspiciously. "So guess what?"

"What," I asked only half interested.

"Edward's bitch ex girlfriend, you know, the one I told you about, is coming to visit him this weekend. I am so pissed. He told me last night and swore me to secrecy. I still haven't told Jasper." She said as she rolled her eyes.

"Really, I didn't think they spoke, still." Well, at least I can get a little more back story. Fuck it.

"Oh, she comes and goes every couple of months or so. It's seriously fucked up, Bella. She'll come for a long weekend, they'll be together, and then she leaves and doesn't call again for like two more months. She's been stringing him along going on two years. Plus, everyone hates being around her but Edward. I just don't get it." Uh-huh.

"Well, to each his own I guess. He's only hurting himself in the long run," I said, trying to sound sympathetic.

"Yeah, but I want him to have a normal, healthy relationship with someone. Something meaningful. I want the best for him, and she, my dear, is not it. Oh well, at least you'll be there for moral support," she giggled. Ga-reat.

***

I was seriously dreading Biology because I didn't want to deal with Edward. This feeling was way worse than the first time we had hooked up. I would just have to put on a happy face and get over it. And I vowed not flirt with him any further. This whole sneaking around bullshit thing was over as far as I was concerned.

But when the time came, I felt really, really sick to my stomach. He looked beautiful today. He wore a fitted button down with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows showing off his amazing body. And he just had to throw in my favorite pair of jeans that showed off the first thing I ever saw of him. His hair was disheveled as usual and he wore that stupid crooked grin as he walked over to his seat. He looked me over.

"Bella, you look fetching today." Hmph. Good.

I gave him a halfhearted smile."Thanks, Eddie." I looked forward to pay attention to the lesson, when he slipped my a sheet of paper.

Are you trying to kill me today with that getup? Yes.

No, don't be silly.

I think I'm dying. I hope you do.

Seriously, I need to pay attention. Stop.

He withdrew the sheet of paper and folded it up. I saw him fidgeting with something under the desk.Buzzzzz.My cell went off in my purse. I got it out and looked at it.

Bella, you don't need to pay attention. You know everything there is to know about Biology. Pay attention to me. I typed back.

I'm not avoiding you. I'm interested in this lesson. He started snickering beside me. I giggled, too. It was such a blatant lie.

You've got it bad for Banner, don't you? I fucking knew it.

Shut it, Eddie. He still made me smile even though I was pissed as shit at him.

Hey, so I need to talk to you.

Talk.

Not here. Oh, your boyfriend is coming, I'll talk to you about it later. No, my ex is, but you don't know that yet.

I hid my cell between my legs as Mr. Banner walked up to our table.

"Something funny, Mr Cullen? Ms. Swan?"

"No, sir," Edward said.

"No," I said.

"Stop the giggling."

As he turned and walked to the front, I felt a jolt. I gasped and almost jumped out of my chair. Edward was turning his laughter into hysterical coughing. Mr. Banner looked at him. "That's one more warning, Mr. Cullen." That sneaky asshole sent a text and made my phone buzz between my legs. I pulled it out and opened it.

You like that, don't you?

I snorted and threw the damn thing in my purse. No more flirting.

***

The time had finally come. Lunch. I walked up to the table all confident and ready to reveal my plans for the weekend, when an arm fell over my shoulders. I paused. God, he had bad timing.

"Hey, Jake," I said.

"Bella." He greeted.

"What's up?" I asked him hurriedly. Then I glanced over at Edward who had his eyes on us, an eyebrow raised. I scooted a little closer to Jake, and put my arm around his waist knowing this would piss Eddie off.

"Just wondering what you were up to this weekend? I thought we could hang out or something." Per fucking fect.

"Oh! Actually, I have a friend coming in town." Everyone looked up at me. Alice poked me in the rib.

"What friend?! You didn't tell me!"

"Alice, I totally forgot. It's my friend James. You know, the guy I told you about?"

"Oh," she cooed. "Good for you! You must really need to see him."

"Awesome, Bella," Rose said as she turned to Alice. "I've seen a picture. He's sooo hot!"

Jake dropped his arm."Ok, then. That answers my question. Have a great weekend." He stalked off toward his seat. I rolled my eyes and took my seat right in front of Eddie. He was looking down at his piece of food stabbing at it with a fork.

"Well, we'll just have to show this James guy how Forks gets down! You'll be at Alice's Friday, right?" Jasper asked.

"Yeah, of course we will," I told him, still eyeing Edward.

"Well, alright! Party on!" Jasper exclaimed.

Alice looked over at me. "You know, you guys can stay with us this weekend. Carlisle and Esme are in Fiji, and you wouldn't want Charlie, um, coming home unexpectedly or anything."

"Thanks, I just might take you up on that, Al." Yes. Parading James in Eddie's face all weekend? Absolutely.

Edward looked over at Jasper and Emmett. "Oh, yeah. I forgot to tell you guys. Tanya's coming up this weekend." He stole a glance at me as I continued to eat my sandwich, doing my best to look unaffected.

Jasper's smiling face faded. "What?"

Alice sighed.

Rose pouted.

Edward continued, "Yeah, she'll be here Friday night."

Emmett shook his head, "When are you going to be through with this broad, Ed?"

"Yeah, Edward, please stop forcing us to hang out with her," Rose said.

"Shut up. It's only for a couple of days, anyway…" he said.

I looked at him, "Who's Tanya?" I asked.

He glared back at me. "Oh, you know. Just a friend," he said, venom in his voice.

His leg began bouncing up and down as he went back to murdering his food. He wouldn't look at me the rest of the hour. Gotcha, asshole.


EPOV

I felt sick to my stomach. The thought of another man with Bella was really beginning to upset me. I had the best intentions to discuss where we stood with each other, and I got my answer without having to talk to her about it. She didn't want me like that. God, she's hard to read. One minute I think I may have a shot with her, the next she's having ex boyfriend's stay with us in our house doing god knows what. I would just have to show her it didn't bother me. Fuck it, I would make a show of it, because I could. Show her what she's missing.

The past couple of days were weird between us. She hardly spoke to me, and I definitely wasn't going out of my way to talk to her. We didn't flirt, or kiss…or anything. I was starting to feel us drifting apart. This whole thing was a mistake and I needed to get the fuck over her. I mean, I've only known her what, a month?

Tanya would be here very soon, and all I could think about was Bella and that guy. They got here a few minutes ago and I was still too chicken shit to come out of my room. I could hear them all talking and laughing downstairs. My friends are traitors.

I looked myself over in the mirror. I made sure to put in some extra effort tonight to look and smell my best, and I have to admit, it worked. My phone buzzed. Tanya.

Babe, I'll be there in thirty.

I took a deep breath and opened my door to go downstairs. I could hear boisterous laughter. That's just great. They're all getting along. I walked slowly down the stairs and into the den when I saw her. I froze. Fucking Bella, why'd she have to be so goddamn beautiful. She was wearing a red, sexy frock that I'm assuming is a dress. It sure as shit was short enough. Her hair was down and her lips were so glossy. Damn stupid strawberry lip gloss. I was suddenly snapped out of my daze.

"Edward!" Alice ran up to me and dragged me to right where I did not want to be.

"This is James."

I looked the fucker up and down. He was a typical meathead. Tall, blonde, tan, and built. I couldn't see the appeal. Was she kidding? I looked over at Bella who was smiling and laughing with Rose, not paying attention to our exchange.

"Hey, nice to meet you, Eddie. James." He stuck out his hand.

I shook it hard. "It's Edward, actually."

He pulled his hand back quickly. "Oh, sorry about that. I wasn't aware. Bella always calls you Eddie." Oh, so you've heard of me.

"Yeah, it's sort of a bad habit of hers. Nice to meet you."

Everyone went back to normal drinking and talking. Bella and I still hadn't acknowledged each other and I needed a drink. I was downing my third shot when I felt someone behind me. I could tell it was her. She gave me goosebumps when she was near.

"Well, aren't you going to share?" I heard her say. I turned and stared down into her beautiful brown eyes. She smirked at me with those damn full glossy lips. Holy blueballs.

"Well?" She nudged me. I guess I was staring for too long. I needed to get a grip before Tanya showed up.

I cleared my throat. "Yeah, yeah. Sorry." I poured some of the vodka I had been downing into her glass and some into my shot glass.

"Cheers," she said, and clinked her glass with mine. "To a lovely evening." She turned and walked away from me, hips swaying. I took my shot. She walked up to meet James. He put his hand on the small of her back and let it linger down to her ass as he led her outside. I wanted to break his fucking hand for touching her. Just as I was plotting my murderous scheme, the bell rang. Ah! Show time. I practically ran to the door and flung it open.

"Edward!" She flew into my arms. I hugged her back, but I didn't feel the usual tingle I had once felt when we embraced. Damn.

"Hey, Tanya."

She looked up at me and smiled. "Did you miss me? Where is everyone?"

"Of course I missed you," I lied. "Everyone's out back on the patio. Let's get you a drink." She walked ahead of me as I sized her up. Ok, she was pretty, but not stunning. She was a bottle blonde. She had a nice body, but it was nothing compared to Bella's. Why were all my thoughts straying back to her. I mean, I could have Tanya anytime in any position I wanted. Other men would be envious.

We walked to the kitchen and I made Tanya her drink with a knot in my stomach. She was just seconds away from meeting Bella, and I was nervous. I handed her the drink and put my arm around her shoulders.

"Let's go say hello, shall we?"

"Yeah, let's." She put her arm around my waist as we walked through the French doors and onto the patio. I couldn't really breathe. Everyone was gathered around the long table talking and playing drinking games. The pool was illuminated and steaming. I wanted to drown myself in it. I cleared my throat as we came closer.

"Well, hey there Tanya!" Alice leapt from her chair and gave her a quick hug. At least I could count on a fake warm welcome from her.

"Hey Alice, so good to see you." She nodded toward the rest of them, "Rose, Emmett, Jasper."

I knew they all despised her, and that she knew it too. They all nodded back, Rose with a look of disgust on her face. Just when I thought I would have to do the unthinkable, Bella surprised the shit out of me. She jumped up from the table and had a huge smile on her face.

She stuck her hand out. "Tanya, I'm Bella Swan. It's such a pleasure to meet you."


A/n: Ruh Roh. I will update ASAP. BPOV up next! Thanks for the reviews!!!