Amber sighed as she looked down at the ugly gym uniform they all had to wear. And of course the gym coach split everyone up by gender. Because no guy could want to play volleyball or no girl could want to play basketball? Ugh. Amber spiked another volleyball, no one even trying to get it. She was strong, one of the most fit girls at the school but she didn't participate in sports. She didn't want to deal with all the competitiveness. Though she could crush them all in track if she tried. Amber watched as another ball went towards Bella. She managed to hit it but it went sideways, nailing Mike Newton in the back of the head. Good. Another guy Amber didn't like.
Bella rushed over to him, Amber following. "I'm sorry! I told them not to let me play."
Amber nodded, shrugging. Bella was not good with sports, at all. Amber noticed the dreamy look Mike got in his eyes and sighed. Everyone had Bella fever it seemed. Edward was going to have a blast.
Mike handed the ball back to Tyler Crowley, not even looking back at him. "Oh no, that's alright. You're Isabella right?"
Bella nodded, "Just Bella."
"Hey, yeah. I'm Mike, Newton."
"Oh. Nice to meet you.."
Jessica ran over, her ponytail flying as she stopped really close to Mike, "Oh! She's got a great spike, huh?"
Amber stared Jessica down as she stepped closer to her. She didn't fucking spike the ball, Jessica. I could show you a real spike, to your face.
Bella gaped at her sister while the two in front of them just looked confused. "Uh.. Yeah.. Though my sister seems to be the best with spiking, not me. That was an accident."
Jessica looked at Amber warily before smiling at Bella, "I'm Jessica by the way. Hey, you're from Arizona, right?"
Bella nodded, able to almost feel how mad Amber was getting. "Yeah.."
"Aren't people from Arizona supposed to be like really tan?"
"Yeah.. maybe that's why they kicked me out."
Amber groaned and looked up at the ceiling. Oh lord, Bella. If she didn't stop talking to those two she was going to die. Jasper could bury her with his family. Amber watched as Mika laughed causing Jessica to laugh as well.
"That's so funny.."
Amber shook her head and turned on her heel, getting back in the game. When a ball came over the net she spiked it so hard the sound echoed through the room. The other team backed away, too afraid to even try and get it.
{X}
Amber leaned into Jasper's side as she finished the last slice of pizza Esme sent her. It was her favorite pizza. It had mushrooms, bell peppers, banana peppers, jalapenos, and onions on it. She didn't really care for meat on pizza. It was so good and Esme knew she loved it. So she sent it with the Cullens to not make the first day so horrible. It almost made up for how annoying Bella's new friends were. Almost.
Emmett chuckled as he watched Amber angrily finish the last slice. "You alright there, bear?"
Amber sighed and nodded, stretching out to relieve the tension in her muscles. Emmett had come up with the nickname bear for her when they went hiking in Tennessee. It came from him just goofing off and saying her name a lot in annoying tones, one time pronouncing it like Am-bear. So that was that. He's called her that ever since. Now the others started using it as well, except for Jasper. For Jasper it was always ma'am or darlin'. These people are just annoying.
Rosalie nodded, "Someone else finally agrees."
Amber smiled as Rosalie and Emmett entered the cafeteria from the back doors, they had went out to their cars to get away from everyone for a while, and to get the pizza for Amber.
Alice smiled up at her, "I'm just glad I get to finally meet Bella!" She smiled and twirled ahead of them, walking inside the doors.
Amber smiled and held Jasper's hand. Jasper smiled down at her and kissed her cheek even though they were by the windows and everyone saw. Amber smiled and squeezed his hand, walking inside. Amber spotted Bella sitting next to Jessica and Angela. Amber walked over to them, Jasper standing beside her.
"That's Alice.. she's weird. Then that's Jasper and-"
Amber glared down at Jessica. And me, yes. Are you going on another rant about the Cullens? Amber glanced up at Jasper and frowned, motioning to Jessica. She was the one I almost punched in gym class.
Jasper turned to Jessica and narrowed his eyes. "My girlfriend would appreciate you being nicer to her sister, Bella. She would also appreciate if you would stop talking about her best friends. Thank you, have a nice day ma'am." He turned to Bella and smiled slightly. "Nice to see you again. I hope you have a nice day, Bella." He turned and gently lead his steaming girlfriend away from them.
Jessica gaped at their backs and turned to a laughing Bella. "Oh my gosh."
Bella smiled over at their table watching as Jasper managed to make Amber laugh. "They're cute together.. I met him last year when he came down to surprise Amber during our summer vacation together."
Jessica looked down at her tray to calm her heart. "It was such a surprise that fall when they showed up to school holding hands. She was the first person they talked too.. There was also a rumor that Amber broke up Alice and Jasper.." She looked over at them and quickly back to the table.
Bella frowned at her, "Alice and Jasper were never together. Alice just helped Jasper adjust to being adopted. Amber told me everyone here just came up with that on their own."
Jessica stared at her in shock before shrugging, leaning back in her seat. "I don't know. It's all weird."
Angela smiled, "I think it's sweet. They're so good together. He's really cheered up since they got together."
Bella smiled until she saw another man walk through, just as gorgeous as the rest of the Cullens, "Who's that?"
{X}
Rosalie shook her head as she looked down at Amber. "It's alright. They always talk about us."
Amber's hands were shaking as she signed back to her. They're just jealous bitches. She's mad just because Edward rejected her. So now she's trying to insult you behind your backs. It's awful! And she called Alice weird, she probably would have called her worse if I hadn't stopped her. She almost started on Jasper, oh if she had!
Jasper gently held her hands in his, kissing them as he made her calm down. "It's alright, darlin'. They don't matter and what they say doesn't matter. We all know it's not true."
Amber sighed and leaned into his side causing Alice to laugh. "We're going to have a spa day if you stay this stressed, Amber."
Amber smiled softly until she saw Edward walk by the window. Ooo. He was going to see Bella for the first time in person. Amber turned in her seat to watch Bella and Edward. Edward walked over to them and sat down at the other end of the table, his eyes staring at Bella. Bella kept looking back at him. Amber grinned over at Edward, ignoring his constipated expression. You two are so obvious, gosh.
Edward stared at her and frowned, "Please don't make this more awkward."
Amber held up her hands before grinning at him. Well I do have next period with the BOTH of you.
Edward groaned, rubbing his face as everyone else seemed to grin, well except Rosalie. She was not happy about Bella.
{X}
Amber was sitting behind Edward, watching him so she could have a front row seat to the action. She sat next to some girl, she was also in her art class so she seemed okay to be partners with. Amber looked up and saw Mike walk in with Bella. He went to his seat while Bella stood up front, walking in front of the fan.
"Oh, the other Ms. Swan."
Bella's hair flew from the breeze, it also causing her scent to drift to Edward. Edward tensed up and stopped breathing, covering his nose.
Amber watched him, wondering what was his deal.. Then she thought about it. Bella might smell amazing to him, especially since she's his mate. She looked up as Mr. Molina showed Bella to her seat next to Edward.
"Alright class, today we're going to be observing the behavior of planaria, AKA flatworms." He passed out two samples to each table. "What we're going to do..."
Amber didn't pay any more attention as she watched the two in front of her. Edward pushed the sample over to Bella with his knuckles, he couldn't even do that normally. Then Bella was freaking out because she thought she smelled bad. WHAT THE HELL EDWARD YOU'RE MAKING HER FEEL BAD.
Edward turned back to her and shrugged, motioning to his nose. Amber sighed as she shrugged too. If you don't stop you're going to make her not like you. Then I'm not going to like you. Then I'm going to make your life hell. Amber sighed and wrote down some notes on the flatworms, ignoring the tragedy happening in front of her. She looked up when Edward bolted from the class, just seconds before the bell rang. Amber looked up to see Bella standing between their desks
"Did I do something to him? Do I smell that bad?"
Amber sighed and shook her head, placing her stuff in her bag. No. It's not your fault. Edward's just weird. Talk to him about it.
Bella shook her head, "I'm going to see if I can't be switched out.."
Amber frowned softly as she watched her, going to stop her but Bella quickly walked from the room, looking determined. Amber groaned and walked to her art class, maybe that would cheer her up.
{X}
Amber finished explaining what happened to the rest of the Cullens (minus Edward) what happened in Biology. Amber sighed as she leaned back in her chair, her book out so it looked like she was doing something at least. Bella left to see if she could switch out of the class. She texted me saying Edward was there when she entered the office. He was trying to get out too. When the woman said all the classes were full he rushed out saying he had to endure it, knowing Bella could hear him. He was an ass!
Alice smiled at her, gently patting her hand. "It will all be okay, Amber. Just give them time."
Amber sighed and gently held Jasper's hand, signing with the other. I believe you, I just don't see how.
Rosalie frowned as she doodled on her notepad, "Maybe this is a sign that they shouldn't get involved. We already have one human involved. It's dangerous for her as it is.."
Emmett gently rubbed Rosalie's shoulders. "It's going to be okay babe."
Amber looked up at Jasper and smiled softly at him. I'm glad we have two classes together at least.
Jasper nodded, hugging her softly. "Me too. Would you like to come over after school?"
Amber sighed as she shook her head no. Bella and I are meeting Charlie at the diner after school. I also feel like Bella and I will need sister time tonight.
Jasper saw the bell was about to ring and kissed her forehead. "Alright, darlin'. Text me when you can."
Amber smiled and nodded, holding his hand as she walked with him to her car. He opened the door for her again and stole a kiss before letting her leave.
Amber got to the diner first and parked next to Charlie's cruiser in the back. She walked inside and saw her father sitting at the corner table. She sat down to his left and smiled at him. Hey. Bella should be here soon. We didn't have the same last class.
Charlie smiled and nodded, "Okay. I already ordered for you."
Amber smiled and gently kissed his cheek in thanks as she sipped at her Dr. Pepper. Soon Bella showed up and sat down across from her, smiling slightly at the two of them. Hey.
Charlie smiled at her, "How was your first day?"
Bella sighed, shrugging. "Alright."
The waitress came over and smiled at them, grinning when she saw Bella. "It can't be, can it? Bella? My, how you have grown. What can I get ya dear?"
Bella smiled shyly, ordering a double cheeseburger with fries and a coke. "Thank you."
The three talked about their days until the waitress came back with their food. She smiled at Bella again, "I still can't get over how much you've grown.. and how gorgeous."
"Hey Bella.." Amber turned to see Waylon Forge standing there, smiling down at Bella. "You remember me? I played Santa one year."
Charlie sighed softly, "Yeah, Waylon. She hasn't had a Christmas here since she was four."
Waylon grinned down at her, "I bet I made an impression though, didn't I?"
"You always do."
Bella laughed softly, "Butt crack Santa."
"Hey, kids love those little bottles though."
The waitress laughed, "I know." She gently nudged Waylon away to leave them alone. "Let the girl eat her Garden Burger." She leaned down, "As soon as you are done I will bring you your favorite, berry cobbler, remember?" She looked over at Charlie, "Your dad still has it." She smiled at Amber, "And Ms. Amber her gets strawberry cheesecake."
Amber grinned at her, forming a heart with her hands.
Bella smiled, "Thank you, that's great."
Amber smiled at the two and ate her fries happily. She was just glad they were all together again.
{X}
Amber stood with Bella every morning she waited on Edward so she wouldn't be alone. She knew he left to get away from her, she hated him for it. She tried to tell Bella to stop waiting on him but she never did. So Amber stayed with her.
The next week Charlie went to get some new tires, Bella's old tires were bald and ice was everywhere. It was a bad combination. So for a while Bella rode with Amber in the Jeep. It was a Jeep, she could handle it. Bella got up when she heard the truck pull in. Amber got up and followed her out, her bag on her shoulder. She saw Charlie get out and walk towards them only to be tugged down. She yelped as she slid when Bella pulled her down with her, both girls ending up on their asses.
Charlie quickly helped them up, chuckling. "You alright?"
Bella nodding, patting her butt. "I'm alright."
Amber nodded as she massaged her sore ass, giving them a thumbs up with the other hand.
Bella chuckled, "Ice doesn't really help the uncoordinated." Amber held her hands up in a hallelujah motion. That was something they both had in common, they were clutzs.
Charlie nodded and walked with them to the truck, "Yeah, that's why I had some new tires put on. Old ones were getting pretty bald.." Charlie looked at both of them, "Well, I'll probably be late for dinner. I gotta head down to Mason County. Security guard at the fishing mill got killed by some kind of animal."
Amber paused as she stopped beside her Jeep, some kind of animal? Was it a rogue vampire? One of the wolves.. No it wouldn't be one of the wolves.. It may have been an animal though. She was just over thinking things.
Bella frowned softly, leaning against her truck. "An animal?"
Charlie shrugged, "You're not in Phoenix anymore, Bells... Anyway, figured I'd lend a hand."
"Be careful."
Be careful and eat a good lunch, alright?
Charlie smiled, "Always am.. I promise. Have a good day you two."
Amber waved as Charlie pulled out, heading down the road. Amber smiled at Bella before getting in her vehicle, driving ahead of her to school.
{X}
Amber walked into class behind Bella and paused. She smiled when she saw Bella walking over to Edward, he finally got his balls back. She smirked at the look he gave her. She sat down and got her paper out, waving hello to her partner. Things were about to get interesting again. Amber watched as Edward said his first word to her, Hello. He was growing up so fast. She snickered at the look he gave her again. Amber turned away and acted interested in the argument Mike and Eric were having. After Bella left class, still talking with Edward, Amber went to Art. When she sat down she grinned and signed to Alice quickly. They're talking! He's doing so well on his own! It's so cute.
Alice grinned as she got out her sketchbook. "I told you so. I'm always right." Alice grinned and winked at her.
Amber smiled and began sketching the flowers on the table in front of them for the classwork. She was happy they were finally talking, maybe Bella could be as happy as she was with Jasper.
{X}
Amber sat down with Alice at their table in the library for study hall. She got out her phone and sighed when Charlie hadn't texted her back. She laid her phone on the table and stared out the windows at the rainy sky.
"Amber?"
Amber jumped when someone touched her back, nearly falling out her chair. Alice quickly held her, gently sitting her back in her chair. Amber looked over at Jasper's concerned face and sighed, slumping in her chair. Sorry. I'm worried. Charlie went to Mason County to help on a case. Someone at a mill got killed and they claim it's an animal attack..
Jasper gently held her hand, frowning softly. "He'll be alright Amber. He'll be with other cops."
Amber nodded softly, leaning into him. Soon enough with some gentle use of his powers she felt better. So by the time the bell rang she was excited to talk to Bella and what she and Edward talked about. She walked outside with Jasper and leaned against the Jeep since Bella wasn't out yet. Amber turned to Jasper and smiled, gently pulling him closer, leaning up to kiss him.
Jasper smiled and kissed her softly, running his fingers through her soft hair. They must have gotten lost in eachother's mouths because soon Amber heard lots of yelling. She turned her head and felt her whole world freeze. There was Tyler's van sliding right towards Bella. Amber broke free from when Jasper tried to hold her back and ran over there. It was a miracle she didn't slide on the ice herself. She ran around the van and gasped when she saw Edward holding Bella in his hands. He had stopped the van from crushing her. He looked up at Amber before he gently sat Bella down, running away.
Amber helped Bella up and gently looked her over, she appeared to be fine, thanks to Edward. Though he took a huge risk in revealing himself to her, maybe someone else. Bella, are you okay?
Bella took in her signs before nodding slowly, still looking around in shock. "Yeah.."
Amber turned as more people began to crowd around them, she stood in front of Bella and held out her arms, keeping them away from her until the ambulance arrived. She managed to see the Cullens driving away out of the corner of her eye.
{X}
Amber sat in a chair beside Bella's bed while they waited on the doctor. The nurse was checking her over and someone already called Charlie for them. She looked up when Charlie burst through the ER doors. "Bella?" He walked past Tyler and pointed at him, "You and I are going to talk." He turned back to Bella and looked her over, "Are you alright?"
Bella nodded, looking away from the nurse taking her blood pressure. "I'm fine, calm down.."
Charlie turned to Amber, looking her over. "Are you alright? Were you involved?"
Amber shook her head no, signing to him. I was across the parking lot when it happened.
Charlie sighed softly, "At least you're both okay.."
Tyler looked over at them from his bed next to theirs, "I'm sorry Bella, I tried to stop."
Bella nodded, "I know, it's okay."
Charlie shook his head, "No. It sure as hell is not okay."
Bella sighed, "Dad, it wasn't his fault."
Charlie frowned, "You could have been killed, you understand that?"
"Yes.. but I wasn't so.."
Charlie looked back over at Tyler. "You can kiss your license goodbye."
Amber sighed and got up, going to close the curtain around them when she saw Carlisle. She smiled at him and waved him over.
Carlisle smiled and walked over to them, "I heard the Chief's daughters were here."
Charlie smiled softly, "Dr. Cullen."
Carlisle patted Charlie on the back as he passed him, "Charlie." He walked around so he was in front of Bella, "I got this one Jackie." The nurse nodded and handed over the clipboard to him. Carlisle read the chard and looked up at Bella. "Isabella.. Well Bella, it looks like you took quite a spill. How are you feeling?"
Bella nodded softly, "Good."
Carlisle held up his finger, performing a vision test. "Look here.. You might experience some post traumatic stress or disorientation but your vitals look good. No signs of any head trauma. I think you'll be just fine."
Tyler leaned over again, "I'm so sorry Bella, I really -"
Amber beat Charlie to the curtain and yanked it closed so they couldn't see each other.
Bella looked up at Carlisle, "You know it would have been a whole lot worse if Edward wasn't there. He knocked me out of the way."
Amber tensed up and looked down at her and then at Carlisle.
Charlie looked down at Bella and then at Carlisle, "Edward? Another one of your sons, huh."
Bella nodded, "Yeah. It was amazing. I mean he got to me so fast even though he was no where near me."
Amber gently rubbed Bella's arm before signing to her. So are you sure you're not dizzy or anything? I mean Edward was walking towards you when Tyler spun out of control.
Bella frowned softly as she thought about it, she was sure Edward was next to Amber, all the way across the parking lot with Jasper. "I'm positive..."
Carlisle smiled at her, "It sounds like you were very lucky.." He smiled at Charlie before leaving to file the paperwork.
Amber held up a hand to signal she would be back and followed him out of the room. Carlisle stopped whenever he found Rosalie waiting on him. Amber stopped beside them and frowned. She's really stubborn. She's not going to drop this. She seems fascinated by him now.
Rosalie frowned, looking down towards the ER. "This could go horribly wrong.. We could be in so much danger now because of what he did."
Carlisle sighed, "He did save her though. She could have been killed. She doesn't even have a scratch on her."
Amber flinched slightly from hearing it from a doctor. I can try and keep her quiet about it but she's just going to get more curious.. If you guys would tell her so she knows why she can't talk about it..
Rosalie shook her head quickly. "She's too curious! She could ruin everything."
Carlisle spotted Edward walking towards them, "What happened?"
Edward sighed as he saw Amber there too. "Tyler almost got hit by a car pulling out. He tried to get out of the way but his car lost traction and would have slammed into Bella and her truck. I didn't think about it and ran over there to stop it. She saw me push it away like it was paper.."
Rosalie frowned, "Do you realize what this means?"
Edward frowned at her, "What was I supposed to do?"
Amber looked back and froze. Bella was staring at them. Bella is watching us. They all four turned to see Bella leaning against the corner. Carlisle sighed and gently lead Rosalie away. Edward and Amber walked over to her. Amber smiled slightly. I'm going to get my car. I'll meet you guys at home.
Bella frowned at her before nodding. "We're talking later."
Amber sighed but nodded, she waved at the two half-heartedly as she walked to the parking lot. She saw Jasper leaning against her Jeep and ran over to him. When he held out his arms she ran into them and laid her head on his shoulder. She took in a deep breath before exhaling, letting him calm her down.
Jasper gently smoothed her hair down, kissing the top of her head. "It's going to be okay, Amber. Bella is safe and that's what matters."
Amber frowned and looked up at him. You're not leaving, are you? Because Bella found out? Rosalie was freaking out in there.
Jasper held her tightly, kissing her forehead. "No. We're not leaving, darlin'."
Amber sighed and leaned into him again, her headache going away now that he was sharing his calm emotions with her. Would you drive? I'm not feeling comfortable with it right now.
Jasper nodded, gently tilting her head up so she would look him in the eyes. "Of course, darlin'. Anything you want." He smiled and kissed her softly.
Amber smiled and gently kissed him back before getting in the passenger side, tossing him the keys.