I don't own Twilight that is Stephanie Meyers.
Everything is in Bella's POV unless otherwise stated.
This chapter may have strong sexual content
Storm
Edward and I were in his room listening to music. I was sitting on the bed leaning against the headboard; Edward was sitting at the foot of the bed. When the song ended, he moved up to me and kissed me passionately. Our hands started to explore each other's bodies. He was so gentle the feeling was amazing. He pulled my shirt off. Emmett woke me up by gently shaking me. "Get away, I was having a great dream," I told him.
"I can only guess what is was about." Emmett responded.
"Em, did I talk in my sleep," I asked horrified.
"No, I was just joking," Emmett, replied, but it looked like he was lying. I guess I have to drop it because I knew he wouldn't tell me anyway.
"You are going to have to ride with me today Bells, Edward is giving Jessica a ride and figured it would be easier if I took you." Emmett stated. I got out of bed, went down and got a bowl of cereal before hopping in the shower to get ready for school. I decided to wear a pair of loose fitting jeans and a baggy sweatshirt. Alice would not be happy, but I wasn't in the mood to care. I brushed my hair and left it down, doing nothing but brushing the tangles out. I didn't put make up on either; this will also piss Alice off. I waked back down stairs walking to the door to leave when Emmett came up to me and said. "Are you sure you are wearing that to school? I am pretty sure Alice will have something not nice to say."
"Yes Em, I don't want everyone to look at me like I'm a piece of meat," I replied walking out the door and getting into the Jeep.
I sat in the back seat so Rosalie could sit by Emmett. Once we got to school there were stares and fingers pointing, however when Emmett or Rosalie would look their direction the people would pretend they didn't see me. When I got to first my first class I felt the pink elephant in the room, everyone knows I am here but won't say anything to me. Mr. Ross gave us time to start our assignment, we were having a test on Thursday, and he wanted to make sure we understood everything. Once people were 'working,' I heard the whispers; slut and whore were the most common. When class was over I went the restroom to sit by myself. I missed second class and I was getting up the gumption to go to third period when I heard someone enter the bathroom. I kept hidden so I wasn't seen.
"You know Tyler says Bella, asked for sex. Actually he said she was begging for it. She was the one wanting to go to the quite are. Tyler can't understand why Emmett, Jasper, Edward beat him up." Lauren stated.
"Oh I believe it. I went over to Eddie house Saturday; when I got there she was all over my boyfriend. He gave mea hug and wimpy kiss on the cheek. I know he wanted to throw me down on the ground and get some business done. I had breakfast thee and found out that slut slept with Eddie, supposedly nothing happened. Do you see how protective of her those boys all are? I'll bet she is sleeping with them all, well I think even Emmett isn't that dumb, I bet she's doing Rosalie instead. Anyway, Eddie took me on a great walk where we talked and got really close. Big dumb Emmett, interrupted us saying lunch was ready and the whore wanted my Eddie there with her when she talked to one of Carlisle's friends, probably a shrink to see why she's so loose," Jessica said taking a breath.
"Oh I totally agree with that," Lauren said hoping Jessica for more information.
"After we had lunch I left to get ready for my date with Eddie and he went to be by her side. I don't know what happened then Eddie wouldn't tell me but my guess is that she like to the shrink to get what she wants, you now the type. When Eddie picked me up he told me I was the most beautiful thing in the world and that he loved me. While we were watching the movie I played with him while he felt me up, it was so good that afterwards we went to a beach on La Push and had sex. He is the best lover I have ever had," Jessica bragged as they were walking out.
I was so horrified that while Jessica was talking I could barely breath. Once they left and the bell rang I sobbed hysterically. When Edward kissed me he must have been dreaming about Jessica. That's why he held me so close and kissed me so passionately. I cried even harder at that though and couldn't figure out why. I didn't go to my third class. I did however venture out to fourth class, Accounting.
In the hallway Alice stopped me, "Bella are you okay?" She could always tell when something was wrong with me. Although today it might just be the tear marks on my face.
"Maybe, I'll tell you at lunch," I told her and walked away.
I didn't pay attention during Accounting. I didn't care at this point I had shut down. When lunch came I grabbed water and an apple. I went to sit at our table and didn't see Edward of Jessica there; I was relieved.
As I sat down Alice said, "So will you tell us now?"
"Only if you promise not to tell a soul, this includes Eddie. No retaliation Em I want to tell you but you can't promise me, I won't!" I exclaimed. Everyone agreed including Emmett, I think he could tell I was serious.
"Can we go to you jeep, Em? I don't want to talk about it in here." I stated getting up. In order to walk out the door we had to pass the table Edward and Jessica were sitting at.
"Bella, I hope your okay. Edd..ward thought we should sit with my friends today and with you guys tomorrow. I hope we can put last year behind us and be friends." Jessica said stopping me.
I couldn't even look at Edward to see the expression on his face. I looked at her smiling and nodded nicely, then I walked away, I felt the tears starting.
Once we were out the doors I an actually more like stumbled to Emmett's jeep with everyone following me afraid I would fall. When I stopped Emmett was by my in a second and took me in his arms as I sobbed. After a couple minutes I calmed down and told them everything Lauren and Jessica said in the bathroom. When I was done talking everyone bombarded me.
"How could you just smile and nod at her? I would have ripped that fake blonde hair out of her head." Rosalie demanded.
"I'm going to kill them both, I am thinking about Edward too." Emmett said holding me closer.
"You know Jessica was lying about her and Edward. I don't think Edward even likes her like that." Alice defended her brother and tried to reassure me, boy is the ever the optimist.
"Bella, I am shocked. I wish you didn't have to go through this, you know I am always here for you," Jasper said very calmly.
"Guys! You promised not to do anything. I couldn't hurt Jessica, because it would hurt Eddie and even if what Jessica said happened between them I couldn't hurt him. Rosalie you know I couldn't hurt Edward anymore than I could hurt one of you. You five are my closest and dearest friends. I just don't want to be by Eddie right now I just can't take it after," and I stopped talking. I decided right there that I needed to get over everything right now. Get over the Tyler crap and forget the new weird feelings I was having for Edward, it was best for me. Then the bell rang.
History was next we had a test on the aftershock of WWI to Germany. Once Alice and I handed in out tests I sent a not to Alice.
Will Edward be home at the time of my appointment with Dr. Franklin?
Yes I think so, why? Alice sent back to me.
I don't want him there. I won't be staying over at your house for a while, at least when Eddie is there. I explained this meant I would be spending more time alone, since we all usually spent all our free time at Alice and Edwards.
I will get him out of the house then. I wanted to have a girl's night out Friday; I thought it would be nice. Maybe the boys can have a boy's night at your house. Bella, you can't avoid Edward forever. Alice replied
I know I just need a week or so to myself. I told her. I knew I couldn't stay away from the whole gang for long. The most time we spent apart was the month Emmett and I were in New York, with Mom and Phil; we met at the Kennedy International Airport. Mom and Phil got a suite for all of us and we spent time having a blast. The miles and amount of time spent away was murder.
Flashback
I remembered getting off the airplane at Port Angles airport and being swarmed by everyone. Edward was the first to get to me. He gave me a huge hug lifting me off the ground and saying, "Beautiful Belle, I missed you while you were going. Nothing was the same. Every phone call we got I was afraid you had hurt yourself."
"Yeah, he was really damn annoying. Next time you go away take him with you," Alice agreed hugging me. We all hugged each other and for some reason Edward hugged me twice.
Charlie and Carlisle drove the rest of the Musketeers to pick us up. Charlie took us out to eat then dropped us off at the Cullen's, where we stayed for 3 weeks before Charlie forced us to go home. In those three weeks we never did anything alone we always did in groups of three. That way we all got to spend time together.
Those were the days when everything was easy. No dating getting in the way. With that thought the bell rang. As we were leaving Alice stopped me, "Bella are you okay? You seemed off in space."
"I am fine Alice, I was just thinking about the summer Emmett and I spent in New York and the reception we had when we got back. Those times were so much easier," I admitted what I was thinking about.
"Yeah, they were." She admitted as we went different directions.
I was not looking forward to this class. I walked in the locker room waiting for anything to happen. I went to my locker, so far nothing; maybe I could get this over painlessly. I took my shirt off to change it and I heard "Oh Bella, why didn't you let Tyler or Edward mark you, weren't they good enough for you?" I didn't recognize the voice. I continued to change not paying mind to her. Then the whole locker room blew up with insults and accusations. I did my best to ignore them, it was getting difficult, when my friend Angela came up to me and said "Bella, just ignore them. I know what really happened and I believe you. Call me later and we can talk." Angela said and walked into the gym. I was done getting changed so I followed her in. We did our warm ups and then it was time to split up into teams. We were standing in a line to be picked into the four teams. I was standing three people away from Jasper when I heard, "Hey Jasper did you tap Bella's ass too. I heard that she has been had by half the junior class." A guy name Stan said. Next thing I knew Stan was on the ground, Jasper punched him. One of the other guys that I didn't know the name of was saying, "Well maybe you are next. I heard over the weekend she did Edward and Tyler," with that a fight broke out. Jasper was fighting 3 different and holding his own well if you ask me. The gym teacher Mr. Jenkins came over to break up the fight and sent Stan, Jasper and the three guys I don't remember the names of to the office. I felt horrible, why is this happening I am the victim, I didn't do anything wrong. We continued with class. The four teams were picked and we started to play. I wasn't doing too badly; I hit the ball across the net a couple of times. I managed not to hurt any of my teammates the first game. I was waiting to be rotated in when one of my classmates Mike came up next to me he was being rotated as well. "Hey, Bella, I know this is probably crappy timing but I wanted to let you know that there are some of us who don't believe any of the rumors. I know that what ever happened isn't your fault. I would like to get to know you better on your own terms. I have been wanting to ask you out for a while and I just got up the nerve to even talk to you and then this happens to you. I am so sorry. I understand if you don't want to do anything." Mike said.
"I would like to get to know you better, but I am not really ready to date anyone." I answered, as it was my turn to go in. Mike seemed really nice, but I was going to take this a lot slower. The next time we were rotated out Mike and I made plans for him to come to my house. I figured I would be able have Emmett there, not necessarily in the same room, but in the house that way nothing can happen. Gym class was over and I had to go to the locker room. As soon as I entered the room it started.
"Bella now has her boys fighting for her. What does Alice think of you screwing her boyfriend?" Some girl asked.
The bantering continued. I changed my clothes quickly completely ignoring the comments made and went to Chemistry.
Edward POV
I have been trying to avoid Bella, since Sunday morning. I kissed Bella, I think she thought I was deep in sleep when I pulled her down, but I knew it was her. I'm not sure why I kissed her. I am seeing Jessica, we aren't serious, but come on what kind of guy does that make me. Today Jessica has been all over me like we have known each other for years. I kept nicely as possible pushing her off me; I could tell she was getting pissed, but come on we were in public.
By lunch time today there we so many rumors flying around school. Poor Bella, I wanted to go comfort her but I saw the rest of the musketeers were with her and I knew if she needed me someone would come get me. I was very impressed with Jessica at lunch today she extended an olive branch Bella seemed to except it. However Bella looked so upset and like she was about to burst out in tears.
During 7th hour I heard there was a fight in the gym class and that 5 guys were sent to the principal's office. I assumed Jasper was one of the 5. I was actually very surprised that it wasn't Emmett or I. There were quite a few times today that I almost lost my temper.
I got to chemistry before Bella, which wasn't unusual. I was surprised to see her walk in with her head held high; I had assumed she would look a lot more depressed than she did. Mrs. Jenski came in and told us to get out our notebooks we were having a lecture about the lab we would be doing tomorrow. I pulled out a sheet of paper and wrote.
Are you okay Belle
Bella nodded and went back to taking notes.
Now I knew something was wrong. I had been having this nagging feeling Bella wasn't all right since about third class. I figured it was nothing because I had seen all of our friends and they hadn't said anything, the only one I didn't see was Alice. If there were a problem with Bella they would have told me, right? What if it was my fault? With that thought I wrote.
Bella I know you better than that. What is wrong? Did I do something?
She kept the note for a few minutes, I was about to nudge her or actually say something when she responded with.
Don't worry about it. I am FINE. You couldn't' do anything about it anyway.
What the hell? I can't do anything anyway, why I would do anything for her.
I left her alone until there was about 15 minutes of school left, when I wrote her.
Hey why don't I give you a ride to my house tonight, since you are going there anyways?
I slid her the paper, she immediately got up and asked Mrs. Jenski to leave. Then she left.
Holy shit. Whatever is wrong with Bella is my fault, but what did I do?
As soon as the bell rang, I ran to find Emmett and Rosalie. I blew right past Jessica who looked pissed as I passed her. I could feel her following me.
"Em, what is wrong with Belle?" I demanded.
"What happened?" Was his response. Before I had a chance to respond Rosalie took off down the hallway towards the chemistry room.
I explained what happened in class and what I felt earlier and asked why they didn't tell me before that she was having a hard time.
That is when Emmett said the unthinkable, "Edward, I would like you to stay away from my sister for a little while. Please don't go home tonight until after the appointment. Someone will call you when we leave. Everything will work out I swear. Just do this for HER, please."
I nodded. Emmett knew I would do anything for Bella no questions asked. I still wanted to know what's up and why Bella didn't want me around. This though made me feel like part of me was missing and very afraid that I was loosing my best friend. I looked over at Jessica she had her arm around my waist and a huge grin on her face. I wondered what was going on in her head.
"Do you mind if I come over for a few hours, it seems I am not allowed at my house." I asked her; I wouldn't go home until they wanted me to. I wasn't going to go against Bella and I was afraid of what Emmett would do to me if I did, friend or not.
"Of course, you are always welcome, boyfriend." She purred at me before giving me a sloppy kiss.
"Get a room guys," Emmett said disgusted before walking away looking upset.
I took that as whatever I did to upset Bella, pissed Emmett off as well. I just wish I could figure out what that was.
Jessica and I went to her house and watched a couple of movies, she kept trying to make out with me, but I was way to preoccupied to do much of anything. My thoughts were on Bella and what I did wrong. We kissed a couple times, but when my phone rang at about 6:30 I jumped to answer it.
"Hey, you can come home now, they left," Was all Jasper said before hanging up on me. I said good-bye to Jessica and her parents before running out the door and flying home. I think I took the 25 minute drive in 5 to get home and see what was going on.