*I don't own these characters.

Welcome to Forks High

EPOV

I left Bella's house the next morning around seven to go home and change, wishing I could just pick her back up in my car and take her to school. Unfortunately, it would probably get back to Charlie if she never drove her truck. I shuddered when I passed that rusty disaster on four wheels, reminding myself to ask Rose to give it a thorough check-up and make sure it wouldn't blow up.

My siblings and I arrived at school just before Bella, who pulled into the spot next to us. I walked over, opening her door and leaning in for a kiss. Her heart fluttered a little as she peeked around at our surroundings and returned my kiss. When she moaned in my mouth, I very nearly crawled inside and locked us in the cab. But I gathered my strength and pulled back, despite her protests. She didn't understand just how tempting she was.

I pulled her from the truck, planting her safely on the ground before Alice stole her away. As they walked away together toward the office, I growled when I got an eyeful of the jeans Bella was wearing. They were skin tight, showing off her long legs, curved hips, and perfect backside.

Bella's got a great ass.

I snarled at Emmett's thought about my girl, glaring at him.

"Sorry, Eddie. It's true." Emmett shrugged his shoulders and followed Rose into the school.

Jasper leaned against my car, smirking.

"What are you smiling at?" I asked, turning to walk toward class.

"Oh, nothing at all," he replied, joined at my hip as we traversed the hallway.

Bella's schedule is exactly like my vision.

Alice's thoughts made me sigh. It meant I would only have one period with Bella. I began thinking of excuses I could use to wheedle Mrs. Cope into making a few alterations to my schedule, but my thoughts were quickly disrupted by the minds of Bella's first period classmates.

Whoa, the new girl is hot.

Damn, the guys are going to be all over her. I hate her already. Bitch.

Look at her ass! Turn around, baby. Oh yeah, look at her tits! She's so fucking hot.

I bet she gives good head. I'd like to pull her into the janitor's closet.

I'm going to befriend her. I'll be at the center of attention all day.

My jaw was clenched so tight, I might have broken a few teeth. The overwhelming teenage lust and envy bombarding me over my Bella had me seething.

I wanted to run to her, throw her over my shoulder and take her away from here immediately. I didn't want to share her with these infantile humans who could never appreciate the selfless, caring, beautiful, wonderful woman that she was.

Edward, are you all right? The rage coming off of you makes me think you're about to start tearing off heads.

I waved my hand at Jasper in irritation, speaking low enough only he could hear. "I'm fine. Leave me alone."

I continued listening to the minds of the students in Bella's class.

I'll trip her and make her fall on her ass in front of the cafeteria.

I'm going to ask her out before anybody else does.

I want to bend her over this desk right now and…

The pen in my hand snapped, ink gushing out everywhere.

Just perfect.

This day was becoming a train wreck, and fast. I was close to erupting and it was only first period. I had to nip all the nonsense in the bud, and make sure all these children knew Bella was mine.

As soon as the bell rang, I was out of my seat and rushing down the hall. I clenched my fists, angry I had to move at a human pace. Once I arrived to the door of her class, she walked out, politely talking with one of her admirers. Her head whipped toward me in surprise when I put my arm around her waist.

"Edward, what are you doing here?"

I'm trying to keep my sanity by coming to show everyone you're mine.

"I wanted to escort you to your next class."

"I was going to walk her to her government class," Admirer Boy #1 told me.

A red haze formed in my head as I plotted his demise. Bella must have seen my glare, because she grabbed my hand and squeezed it.

"Eric, I appreciate the offer, but I already promised Edward he could show me where my classes are. Thanks anyway."

My glare remained on him as Bella tugged my arm to lead me down the hall.

"Okay, Bella. I'll see you later," Eric said as we walked away from him.

I wanted to turn my head and snarl at him, but I caught Jasper and Alice standing down the hall next to some lockers laughing at the scene. They blocked their thoughts, both of them imagining their sexual frolic in the woods last night, and I closed my eyes and cringed.

Damn them.

"Edward, are you okay?" Bella asked as we kept walking.

I glanced down at her; just seeing her face and having her close calming me down somewhat. Well, it did until I heard the thoughts of someone behind us.

Her ass is perfect. Look how it moves in those jeans as she sways those hips. Maybe I can get a little grab later.

I turned around, finding Mike Newton staring at Bella. I bared my teeth at him before she grabbed my arm.

"Edward, come on," she said in a harsh voice. "What are you doing?"

I focused back on her face. "Sorry, love. I'm hearing some things I'd rather not."

When we reached the door to her next class, I finally noticed the shirt she was wearing. I bit my lip and stifled a groan seeing her perfect torso wrapped in dark blue, which complemented her skin exquisitely. The urge to touch her was too strong to deny, and I started to lean forward, whimpering when she placed her hand on my chest.

"We can't do this here. I need to go in. Class is about to start." She squeezed my hand once more before turning around and walking in, leaving a wake of her scent behind her that I greedily inhaled.

I wanted to follow her. Had to be with her. I stood outside the door, contemplating the consequences of walking in after her.

Don't do it, Edward. Get to class.

Damn Alice.

I grudgingly forced myself to walk to my own classroom, completely ignoring the teacher and students around me. The teacher knew as well as I did I could teach the class better than she could, so she never called on me. My focus was on those around Bella. Thankfully, there weren't as many perverted boys in her presence this period. Mostly, her classmates were curious.

I was immediately by her side when she exited the classroom and I took her to trigonometry. Tyler Crowley almost lost his life as we passed him when he leered at her breasts, thinking she had a nice rack.

Maybe I could convince Bella to wear a snowsuit to school from now on?

Third period I had to watch her through the insipid mind of Jessica Stanley. Jessica was not only lacking in intellect and character, but she also wanted to befriend Bella purely as an attention grab. Luckily, Bella already knew via Alice's vision, resulting in her being rather cool towards Jessica. Right before the bell rang to end class, Alice interrupted my thoughts.

I'm walking Bella to her Spanish class. Don't argue. I'm the one who Charlie thinks is showing her around.

I sighed, cheering myself with the fact that after next period I would be able to sit with her during lunch and biology. I was able to follow her through a very nice girl named Angela during her Spanish class. Angela was one of the rare good people in this world and I was glad she would be a friend to Bella.

Finally, I got to see my Bella walk into the cafeteria. I immediately rose, making my way over to stand with her in line. Unfortunately, she was being occupied by Jessica.

"I'm sorry," Bella said to her. "Alice Cullen is showing me around today and I'm going to sit with them during lunch."

She's sitting with the freaks? I need to tell her about them before she gets too involved or she'll be an outcast too. Although, I'd definitely play with Edward. He's so yummy. Oh gosh, here he comes.

"Sure, Bella. Maybe you could sit with us tomorrow?" she suggested before looking at me and fluffing her hair. "Hi, Edward."

I nodded to her, not wanting to acknowledge her at all, and grabbed a tray to stand next to Bella.

"Hello, Bella. Are you enjoying your classes so far?" I smiled at her and winked.

She bit her lip and giggled. "Yes, they've been most stimulating."

I wanted to hear that giggle more often. We moved through the line and I grabbed food for us both, although she'd be the only one eating it. She rolled her eyes when I paid, but didn't argue.

He's buying her lunch? What does she have that I don't?

He can't be into that ugly bitch. What is his problem?

It was difficult to ignore the malicious thoughts of Jessica and Lauren, particularly when they were targeted on the woman I loved, but I held my tongue and led Bella to our table. As we took our seats, surrounded by the rest of my family, my mind was bombarded with the lewd and jealous thoughts of the student body. The fascination they had for the new girl grew exponentially because of her obvious affiliation to the "Cullen freaks". I scooted my chair over until there was no separation between us, trying to block out the unwanted intrusions and concentrate solely on her. I watched her as she picked at her sandwich and ate her fruit, wishing I was one of those strawberries. The girls were engrossed in conversation, while I enjoyed staring at Bella's lips.

"So, Edward. How have you been today?"

I turned my head and narrowed my eyes at Jasper, catching just a glimpse from his thoughts, and growled when I realized they had planned this torture.

"Now, now, Eddie. No growling around the humans," Emmett said. "You deserved it. Don't mess with the gamestation. You knew there would be retribution."

Alice and Rose started laughing, while Jasper smirked with his arms crossed over his chest.

Bella knitted her brows in confusion, her eyes darting around the table. "What's going on? What did they do, Edward?"

I shook my head, already plotting revenge.

Alice decided to fill Bella in. "Don't be mad, Bella. You were part of a little payback Edward got for breaking their video game machine yesterday. I think you've officially been initiated into the Cullen family."

Bella looked around, still waiting to hear what part she played.

Rose snickered. "We decided to torment Edward a little. Alice and I got you that outfit because you look sexy as hell in it, and we knew the guys around here would be wagging their tongues at the hot, new girl. Unfortunately, Edward gets to hear all their pervy thoughts."

Bella gasped and turned toward me. "I'm sorry, I didn't realize—"

I stopped her before she could keep apologizing. "Love, it's not your fault. They would have grated on my nerves even if you didn't look as amazing as you do."

She pointed her finger and glared at Jasper and Emmett. "You two! How dare you play such a mean trick on Edward. He's probably been tortured all day."

I smiled when she rubbed my arm and gave me a kiss.

"Darlin', he had it coming," Jasper said. "He crushed our gamestation to dust right in front of us and then laughed the whole way running up the stairs."

Bella started giggling again and pretty soon the whole table was laughing.

Alice suddenly stood up and pulled Bella up with her. "Come on, I'll show you where the bathroom is."

Bella looked confused but went along. As they carried their trays to empty in the trash, I knew something was wrong when Alice dropped a package of crackers on the floor.

"Bella, can you get that for me?"

"Sure."

Bella bent down and unbeknownst to her, Mike Newton had walked up right behind them. I got out of my chair and started over when I noticed him looking at Bella's posterior again.

Jesus, her thong is pink. I want to rip them off with my teeth.

He was a dead man.

Jasper tried calming me down before the whole cafeteria heard my growls. Newton saw me storming towards them and quickly scampered off. I sent one last glare at his back before taking the hand of a startled Bella and pulling her out of the cafeteria. My entire family was gleefully laughing at my expense at the table, but I ignored them. I led Bella out into the hall, down a few corridors, and finally stopped in front of a deserted set of lockers where nobody was around to see or hear us. She struggled to keep up with my fast gait, finally tugging on my hand in frustration.

"Edward, what's wrong? What are we doing out here?"

I spun around toward her, pressing her into the lockers. It wasn't possible for me to wait a single second longer before I had my lips on hers. I lowered my head and kissed her. Not gentle, light kisses. They were demanding and fervent. My tongue slid into her mouth and I couldn't get enough of her taste.

My instincts kicked in, roaring at me to mark her; make it clear who she belonged to. I hated that any of these boys looked at her and coveted her. She was mine.

MINE.

Her fingers tangled in my hair, her leg hitching over my hip as she returned my kisses just as fervently. I gripped her thighs, helping her wrap her legs around me. She filled every one of my senses, her taste, her touch, the sound of her moans muffled by my mouth. I placed my hand on the locker next to her head, my fingers making dents in the metal.

That didn't matter. Nothing mattered except her.

I had to have her.

Did nobody understand this desperation consuming me?

When she finally threw her head back a little to gasp for air, it was only the sound of her bumping the locker behind her that made me pause. Even the possessive haze and sexual spell I was buried under wouldn't tolerate any harm coming to her. My mind started to clear as I checked her over for any bruises. When I was satisfied she was perfect, we stared at each other, both us breathing heavy. I backed away a few steps after setting her back on her feet.

"What was that?" she asked, her eyes wide as her fingers brushed over her swollen lips.

"I'm sorry. I got carried away." It was true. She had no idea how close I was to ripping our clothes off and taking her right here in the hall. I had to get a better grasp on these feelings she brought out in me. "I didn't like that someone other than me commented on the color of your underwear. Mike Newton got a glimpse when you bent down."

She blushed. "Damn, Alice. I didn't even want to wear these stupid things. I'm going to go to the restroom and make sure they aren't showing."

I grinned at her, happy to have calmed down somewhat. "I have a better idea."

I placed my fingertips into the waistband of her jeans and flicked the strings, tearing her thong at the sides before tugging on them quickly. Bella didn't even register anything had happened in the half second it took me to pull them out.

That was until she saw her ruined panties in my hand. Her mouth hung open as she watched me bring them to my nose, deeply inhaling her scent before putting them in my pocket. I couldn't stop smiling, watching her reach down and feel around on her body.

She gaped at me, still in shock at what I did. "Edward Cullen, did you really just rip my panties off me and put them in your pocket?"

I nodded my head and leaned in to kiss her again. "Now I know nobody else will see the color of them but me." It sounded perfectly reasonable to me.

I grinned at her again and held her hand as we walked together to our biology class. The murmurs and thoughts of shock and surprise echoed around us. The fact Bella was new and a Cullen deigned to interact with her appeared to be big news at Forks High. I briefly considered this information could make its way to her father, but I didn't care anymore.

It was impossible for me to pretend I didn't know her, didn't want to be near her, didn't love her.

I let go of her hand as we entered the classroom and went to my desk to await her arrival. I laughed to myself thinking how different this scene was from the one in Alice's vision. There definitely wouldn't be a need to hold myself back from attacking her to drink her blood, but now I had to worry about not attacking her in another way.

As she got her slip signed by Mr. Banner, I cringed hearing the thoughts of the children entering the room.

Sweet! Isabella is in this class. I hope she sits in front of me and bends over again.

Newton was signing his death wish.

Oh good, Bella is here. She's really nice.

My eyes swung over to Angela, and she was surprised at the smile aimed her way. I wanted to repay her kindness somehow. She was one of the few who genuinely wanted to treat Bella nicely.

Bitch. I hate her. There's no way Edward likes her. And Tyler was staring at her all through lunch.

I needed to keep an eye on Lauren Mallory. She had some vendetta against Bella already.

Bella tripped a little as she neared our lab table, and I reached out quickly to steady her. She gave me a brilliant smile that warmed my dead heart. We sat close enough for our knees to touch under the table, and I couldn't resist holding her hand in mine on her lap. I barely paid attention as Banner lectured. All I wanted to do was stare at the beauty of the girl sitting next to me.

What the hell is up with Cullen? How can he be all over her so soon? I definitely need to make a move today. Damn him, that freak!

Newton wasn't giving up. A soft growl escaped my lips, but I stopped myself before turning around and glaring at him. Bella squeezed my hand, curiosity in her eyes, and I smiled, trying to assure her everything was fine. When the bell rang, I carried her bag and escorted her to gym. I laughed when she groaned at the thought of the mayhem she could create in there with her clumsiness.

When we reached the door, I brushed her cheek lightly. I wanted to lean in for a kiss, but kept myself in control. I watched her go in, listening as the teacher handed out a uniform and told her she could begin participating tomorrow.

Disaster was averted for at least twenty-four hours.

I was still chuckling to myself over her clumsiness when I arrived in Spanish class and sat down next to Emmett.

"Everything cool?" he asked, wondering if I was upset at him over the prank.

"It's fine. Don't use Bella like that again, though."

I won't. She's cool for not getting angry about being part of the show. I think she's going to be my partner in crime.

I shook my head as he rubbed his hands together. He already thought of her as a little sister, which made me smile.

Newton's infuriating thoughts entered my mind, and I frowned at his happiness to have Bella there alone, with no Cullen hanging around her. Jessica and Lauren were also in there, venomous thoughts aimed Bella's way. I needed to warn her about those two. Jessica wasn't as welcoming as she was in the vision, rather she was insanely jealous seeing my attention on Bella all day. When the bell rang, I was out of my seat in a flash, hurrying to get to her, and I found her waiting for me in the hall.

She waved a slip of paper in the air. "I need to drop this off at the office before leaving."

I nodded, holding her hand as we made our way to the office. "Did you have a good first day?"

"For the most part. I need to pay back certain Cullen siblings for using me in their trick, but other than that it was okay. I hate all the attention and it probably doesn't help when the elusive Edward Cullen is growling at all the males in the vicinity." She poked me in the stomach and laughed.

I scowled thinking of how many perverted boys had raised my ire. "At one point, I wondered if I could dress you in a snowsuit every day."

She laughed loudly before we dropped her slip off in the office. When we exited the building and walked to the car, I realized I had to let Bella drive herself home and groaned.

"What's wrong?"

"I wish we didn't have to put on this charade of driving separately. What are we hoping to accomplish? Everyone here can see I adore you. I don't care what anybody thinks. I don't want to let go of your hand on the way home."

I was shocked when she turned to me, leaned up and kissed me lightly on the lips.

"I don't care either. I'll deal with Charlie when he finds out and confronts me about having a boyfriend. We may need to get you introduced to him very soon."

Tomorrow night. Introduce yourself tomorrow night to him.

My siblings were gathered around my car waiting for us and Alice gave me the go ahead as she watched for the best scenario to meet Charlie.

I squeezed Bella's hand. "Looks like I'll be there tomorrow night to introduce myself to him. Alice thinks it's the best option."

Bella bounced on the balls of her feet. "I'll make his favorite dinner to put him in a good mood."

When we reached the others, Bella spent a few minutes talking with them before I helped her up into her truck.

She peeked over at me before starting the ignition. "Charlie doesn't get home until around seven. Do you want to come over until then?"

I nodded, wanting to be with her at all times. "Yes, we'll drive behind you and I'll have them drop me off and take my car home."

"You're going to let them drive your car?" she asked, her eyebrow raised.

I smiled. She was much more important than any car.

"Yeah, Jasper can drive it. We'll be right behind you." I closed her door, wincing at the sound of her wheezing engine. This rusted deathtrap was causing me serious anxiety. I was definitely driving her from now on.

On the drive to her house, I was bombarded with teasing about my reactions to all the boys noticing Bella. They were mollified by my appropriately placed sneers and growls, but inside I was plotting their revenge. Rose was simply happy she'd get to drive her BMW to school, since I'd be taking Bella.

Jasper grabbed my keys when we pulled in behind Bella, and I went in with her, watching the family drive off. We were enjoying a searing kiss when I heard another car pull into the drive. I immediately tensed, realizing who it was.

What were they doing here already?

Bella wasn't even supposed to be in town yet, according to the vision.

My reaction made her curious enough to take a look out the window. She gasped when she realized who it was.

AN: Did you feel sorry for poor Edward? Who do you think has arrived at Bella's house? Let me know!