Chapter Nine

I hope you guys like this chapter. Sorry I'm have writer's block for this story. All mistakes are mine. I don't have a Beta. Disclaimer: I do not own the twilight characters or books.

I woke up that morning sore. I was tossing and turning all night from nightmares and dreamless dreams. Edward was the key point in all my dreams. I couldn't deny the hope of seeing him this morning. I quickly got up to change. I had on a green plaid shirt, a long sleeved brown shirt under it, and my blue jeans. I ate a bowl of cereal then ran outside to my truck. The fog was thick but I could make out the silver car in my driveway.

"Hi Bella! We were wondering if you wanted to ride with us to school." Alice smiled.

"Like you don't know," Jasper teased.

"Sure."

Alice smiled again and pulled me into the back seat. Jasper and Edward were in the front.

"Good morning Bella." Edward winked at me.

I blushed all the way down my neck. At least we were over the tension from yesterday. I smiled sheepishly back at him. Jasper looked at Edward, at me, then back to Edward. He smirked at rolled his eyes. I wonder what that was about. Alice talked about shopping and clothes that I didn't know the name of. Alice seemed really comfortable with me. We can easily be friends. I couldn't help it I would glance at Edward every now and then. Sometimes I caught him watching me through the rearview mirror.

When we got to school Edward walked over to my door and opened it.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Jasper and Alice has walked hand and hand into the school. Everyone started at us like the first day of school again. Edward walked so close next to me it to every cell in my body not to move me hand into his own. But he surprised me. Edward took my hand. He looked at me for encouragement. I squeezed his hand in return. It felt nice to hold his hand even if it was ice cold it didn't bother me.

He walked me to my first class asking questions as we went. I asked him questions in return. It was nice to know his secret so we didn't have any. I liked being so close to him. More than I should. Again he walked me to every class. The questions weren't so bad until he asked me what kind of flowers I preferred.

"What?" I squeezed.

"What kind of flowers do you prefer?" Edward repeated.

"Um… I don't know. Day lilies are my favorite kind of flower."

Edward nodded and walked up to my Spanish class.

"I'll save you a seat at lunch." Edward called over his shoulder.

I smiled to myself as I walked in. I got a few stars but nothing that I wasn't used to.

"Bella! What is going on with you and Edward Cullen?" Jessica screamed in my ear. Lauren leaned in also.

"Nothing really."

"Oh please I can see the way you look at him. Why would he be with you? He doesn't look at you that way." Lauren sneered.

"Don't be silly Lauren. Edward looks at her that way." Jessica smiled at me.

That helped a little with what Lauren said. Was it true? Did he not look at me that kind of way?

"So he seems nice to you. Do you like him?"

"Yes. He is really nice. Edward is such a gentleman." I sighed.

"Yeah he really seems to like you." Jessica gushed.

I blushed. When I saw Lauren's face it surprised me. She looked hurt, mad, and another expression I couldn't recall.

"I'm so sure he like her," she rolled her eyes. "He just is trying to get me jealous. Stay away from him you freak or I'll make sure you won't be able to leave the hospital ever again."

I stared at her with fear. What was wrong with her? Jessica looked as shocked as I was. We didn't talk the rest of class. I couldn't stop thinking of her threat. Would she really do that? No it doesn't matter. I wanted to be with Edward so she wouldn't stop me. I rather be in the hospital than be kept away from Edward against my will. Jessica would now and then shoot me an apologetic glance. I guess it was her way of saying I'm sorry.

When the bell rang I jumped up. I hastily shoved my stuff into my bag.

"You aren't sitting with us are?" Jessica asked.

"I think I'm sitting with Edward. I'll sit with you tomorrow though."

"Okay."

Edward was standing against the wall waiting for me. He looked so mad. What happened. Then it clicked. He is a vampire. He can read minds. He has super hearing. He heard what Lauren said.

"It's okay. I'm sure she didn't mean it." I carelessly put my hands on his arms as to stop him.

He looked at me then glared pass my shoulder. "No it's not alright. No one should ever talk you you that way. I'm sorry you had to be told that. It's not true."

"Edward it's fine. Let's just go to lunch."

Edward gave me a crooked grin and walked with me. Because I was curious I looked to see what he was glaring at. Lauren and Mike were hunched over like they were whispering and watching Edward and I walk together. Weird.

When we walked in every one's eyes went to us. I blushed again and my eyes dropped. In the lunch line Edward bought a huge tray of food.

"That's not all for me is it?" I pointed to the tray.

"Of course not half of it is for me." I raised my eye brows.

Through lunch we asked questions that we hadn't got to. Just talking really. I was surprised on how much we had in common. Until I said something about Wuthering Heights. Edward and I argued about a book.

"It was a great book." I stated.

"I hated every word of it. Catherine is a monster." He objected.

"I agree but that's what made it a great story. I've always wondered what would have happened if Catherine and Heathcliff told each other of their love."

"But you'll never know."

"I can dream."

I wasn't much of an argument. I actually started to laugh about it a few minutes later. Edward again started past my shoulder and scowled. I saw Mike walking toward us.

"Bella can I talk to you?" Mike held out a hand for me to take.

Sorry about the chapter not being out sooner. Again I have writer's block. Review or PM me. Thanks!