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(Bella's POV) Chapter ten
Look out
I hated school normally, but it was a welcome distraction. So much had happened and the weeks since seemed to fly by with out showing any signs of slowing, Edward had not really relaxed when it came to the other threat in my life, though it had been over a month since we had even a trace of danger from this vampire. Edward never left me alone as long as he could help it, only when he hunted. The rest of the family seemed to be adjusting well to a life with no ones existence being threatened. As the date for the wedding quickly approached I began to feel overwhelmed.
Alice had put together a planner for the wedding that looked more like a book. Charlie and I were talking again, I'm not sure our relationship will ever be as strong as it once was. I didn't move back in with him I stayed with Edward. Charlie was gracious enough when Edward and I came for a visit but he was never really comfortable with him. I had to where a fake cast then eventually moved onto a brace in an attempt to show quick healing, when we went to see Charlie. There was no explaining how I was miraculously healed, so we played our cards best we could.
Almost two years had past since Edward and I became a couple people still stared at us, and now with his mothers ring on my finger people talked even more. As me and Edward walked the halls I would hear low growls from Edward now and then as he heard their thoughts. I was always glad when the lunch bell rang we always took the same table, nobody seemed to want to sit near, so we had room to spread out. Edward always filled the lunch try to full; our table looked like a small buffet. Edward sat behind me playing with my hair and burying his face in it, I could hear as he inhaled deeply I gently reached my hand back and swatted him back I couldn't help but laugh as he pulled me close and growled quietly in my ear. I suddenly felt his body stiffen. I turned to look at him.
"What is it?"
"Mike Newton has a death wish" Edward was cringing lightly.
"What is he thinking? I asked curiously.
"He was actually thinking of Alice and you Bella" I turned my head to look at mike trying to mask the shock and disgust on my face, the looked back at Alice.
Edward turned to Alice, who was now cringing as well, I laughed.
"What was he thinking?" Alice scrunched her nose like there was suddenly a bad smell in the room.
" He has been reading pent house before he goes to bed, oddly enough those are the names of his two favorite pin ups… oh god" Edward began to shake his head back and forth quickly. "Ok that's about enough" Edward began to stand up, I quickly grabbed him by the shirt to stop him from moving forward.
"Let it go Edward, what are your going to do walk up to him and say, I can read you mind and if you don't stop thinking I am going to kill you" I flashed him a smile, and got up from my chair and sat on Edwards lap.
"If he's going to talk we might as well give him something to talk about" I pressed my lips firmly to Edwards, wrapping my arms around his neck, this is more affection then I had ever showed for Edward in school or anywhere outside the Cullen home or my bedroom at Charlie's . After a few seconds into the kiss, with out completely removing my lips from Edward's I asked "what's he thinking now?" Edward never answered me; he just kept crushing his lips back to mine.
Alice began to laugh "Bella mike left at the beginning of the first kiss" Edward began to laugh to while his lips were still connected to mine. I turned my head and notice his whole table had cleared out, I blushed and laughed to myself. I started to get up, when Edward pulled me back down onto his lap.
"Where are you going, I'm not through with you yet" I laughed as he pressed his lips to mine once again.
"Enough Edward we are going to be late" Alice said as she floated to a standing position. Edward sighed heavily reluctantly releasing his hold on me. My next class was calculus, Edward's was European history. As we were walking I regretted my stunt in the cafeteria, considering mike sat next to me in calculus. Alice's next class was with Edward.
As we rounded the hall leading to my next class, I began to prepare myself for what was going to be a hellish sixty minutes. We neared the door to my class and Edward kissed my forehead and brushed his fingers lovingly along my cheek.
"See you soon" he said as Alice pulled him along with her.
I took a deep breath, and entered the class. Mike was facing Travis Bateman, a boy he often cheated off. I took my seat next to mike, but he never looked up. Mr. Davis entered the class holding a massive stack of papers and called the class to attention. I suddenly became nauseous; I knew what those papers were. We were getting our test back we had taken a few days ago. My graduating depended on these results. Edward had helped me study for this test and my grasp of it became only slightly better. I found calculus intimidating so I had little or no confidence in my ability to comprehend it. He began to wander each row handing back their test papers. He laid mine gently in front of me upside down so I couldn't immediately see my results. I just stared at it for a moment trying to gather the courage to flip the page over.
"So how did you do Arizona?" mike asked, periodically scanning the room for the teachers' position.
"I don't know? I haven't looked?" I answered in a whisper, not looking at him.
"What did you get?"I asked in return.
"Seventy nine, that's like a c- but at least its passing!"I could hear the relief in his voice.
"That's good" I said, still staring at the paper lying on my desk.
"Well are you going to look?" he asked sounding a little frustrated. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath and reached for the paper, I flipped it over slowly. I opened my eyes and shrieked loud enough to make heads turn in my direction.
"Ninety Two!" adrenaline began to flow through my whole body.
"Wow nicely done Arizona" mike said, Wrapping his arm around my shoulder and shaking me lightly.
"Thanks mike" I said as I shrugged my shoulders gesturing him to remove his arm, and he did looking kind of put off by my hesitance at his touch. He sat back in his seat folding his hand and laying them on the desk in front of him.
Mr. Davis then announced he was going to the office to make copies of the next assignment, and to talk amongst our selves till he returned. When he left the room half the kids began texting their friends, some of which were only a few rows over.
"So…when's the date?" mike asked in a low voice.
I looked at him confused for a moment, and then I noticed he was staring the ring Edward had given me.
"Oh, a couple of weeks actually" I replied.
"Can I ask you why you're doing it?" there was no emotion to his question.
"What do you mean?
"It just seems sudden that's all, your barely eighteen, seems kind of young to be settling down" he said leaning closer to get his answer.
I held in my contempt for his question, and stared straight ahead.
"I love him, I can't see being with anyone else ever" I said hoping that would be enough to end any further questioning on the subject.
"Well as far as I know you have never been with anyone else, how do you know?"He sounded irritated now.
My head turned quickly to face him, it happened so fast, before I could stop him he grabbed my face and crushed his lips to mine. I shoved him away with all my strength, I heard gasps, snickers and giggles coming from all over the room, my cheeks filled with blood. I stood up quickly, as did mike, my hand made a loud sound as it made contact with the side of his face and I fled from the room. I tripped as I was exiting and caught a glance of Tyler Crowley giving Mike a high five. I ran down the hall and out the double doors leading to the parking lot, almost taking out a freshman in my haste. I ran to Edward's car and pulled on the door handle it was locked. I couldn't hold in my humiliation any longer and leaned against the door and slide to the ground crying into my arms, as I rested them on top of my knees.
"Bella!" I head some one call from a distance. I didn't look up I just wrapped my arms around my legs tightly and laid my forehead on my top of my knees.
"Bella" I heard it again, but this time I knew who it was. I looked up to see Edward crouch down beside me. I wrapped my arms around him burying my face in his shoulder letting a loud sob escape my lips and held onto him as tightly as I could. I heard him mumble something as he held me close to him. I couldn't make it out but I could tell it was threatening.
"Bella, Bella Swan" I heard someone else say, I released my hold on Edward and he helped me to my feet. I searched around for the person who had called my name as I saw Principle Green walking quickly toward me his tie was flapping in the in the wind that I hadn't notice had picked up, he was a tall, large man, with a crookedly trimmed mustache.
"Are you alright Ms. Swan," he spoke with an obligated concern.
"NO she's not" Edward spoke in an icy tone.
"Can I ask what your doing out of class Mr. Cullen" the man said using authority in his tone.
"I was headed for the men's room when I saw Bella run from the building, so I followed her" Edward said using a much more respectful tone. I looked up at him questioningly, but I knew other wise I knew Alice had seen what had happened. I was actually surprised he was not standing at the class door when I ran out. He must have sensed my question of Alice's visions because he bent down to my ear and whispered. "Not until the decision to act has been made" I understood at once. Mike had never planned to kiss me, he did it spontaneously.
"I need for you to come with me please Ms. Swan, Mr. Cullen you can go back to Class" Mr. Green exclaimed while he extended his hand for me to follow him.
"What is this about" Edward spoke belligerently, always playing the part.
"I'm afraid that is a private matter Mr. Cullen."
"Well she is my wife, or will be in a few short weeks. So I think it is fine if I just stay with her" Edward said taking hold of my hand, he was beginning to get irritated I could feel his body stiffen.
"Well during school hours you are merely students, and we have rules and regulations to follow so if you don't mind once again Mr. Cullen I would like for you to return to class" he said with even more authority. I turned to Edward putting one of my hands to his face.
"Edward, go I will be fine" he matched my gesture and place his hand on the side of my face, his eyes looked tortured. I felt like everything was moving in slow motion as I slowly slid my hand from his, and began to walk toward Mr. Green. We began to walk toward the big double doors leading into the school, I glanced back to Edward he had not moved at all. He just stood there his eyes locked on me; the look on his face disheartening.
I walked silently not looking back again; I couldn't stand to see Edward so distressed. As we entered the office I froze, Mike sat with his arms folded on one of the chairs near the door. He looked up quickly as I entered then his eyes darted back to the floor.
"What is this about Mr. Green?" My voice brimming over with nervousness, he didn't answer and led me to his office then shut the door behind us.
I sat nervously in one of the chairs in front of his desk; I tried to make my face as expressionless as possible.
"I hear there was an incident in your calculus class, I wanted your version of what happened before we pursue this any further" he held a slight hesitation in his voice.
"Angela Weber came to my office and told me what she had witnessed, she was quite upset" I hadn't notice Angela had even followed me out in my rapid need to escape the room.
"What did she tell you?" I felt chagrin at his words that followed.
"She said that Mike Newman had assaulted you during your calculus class this afternoon, is that true?" he said slightly raising one eyebrow. I felt a large knot in my throat, I couldn't swallow.
"Assault..." I managed to repeat.
"Yes, we simply can not tolerate that kind of behavior in this school, not to mention the criminal implications this has on him, and the legal bind this puts the school in." his words were coming to fast I could barely comprehend what he was saying.
"Criminal, he only kissed me" my breath was beginning to speed up. If they pursued this they would have to call Charlie. This could mess up any chances Mike had of going to a decent college. I swallowed as hard as I could, then took in a deep breath.
"Look Principle Green, its not what you think, Mike was just giving me a congratulatory kiss upon hearing about my engagement, I just felt so guilty about kissing him that I… I ran from the room." I didn't know why exactly I was helping Mike, considering I wanted Edward to hang him by his lips from the closest tree.
Mr. Green looked at me skeptically, and then pressed a button on the phone on his desk.
"Please send in Mr. Newman" My body tensed, I had no idea if Mike was going to go along with my version of what had happened. Then the door opened and Mike entered the room slowly.
"Have a seat Mr. Newman" Principle green stared at him while he gestured to the seat next to mine. Consternation filled me as he sat in the chair next to me.
"Mr. Newman I assume you know why you are here?" Principle Green nodded. Mike nodded in return but didn't say anything. I could see Principle Green didn't want to have to do this, to either Mike or I, so I could only presume that's why he fed mike my story instead of letting him tell his version of what happened.
"Was that what Happened? as Ms. Swan says", Mikes eyes were wide as he stared at me, I turned to look at him and his eyes darted away and to the floor.
"Yes…" Mike said in an almost inaudible tone.
"Hmm" Mr. Green grumbled as he pondered for a moment and sat back in his chair.
"I would appreciate this sort of thing not happening again" he said looking from Mike to me.
"I assure you it wont!" I said glaring at Mike.
"Mike?" Principle Green said to bring his attention from the floor.
"No sir, it won't happen again"
"Good you two can head back to class you still have half a period left" Mike and I Both nodded and left the office, as we entered the hall Mike spoke.
"I'm so sorry Bella I don't know what came over me. I know you have every right to hate me and I don't blame you for slapping me"
"Well I'm so glad I have I have your permission! maybe next time you should wait for mine, not that there will be a next time!" I quickened my pace, he almost had to run to keep up with me, as we rounded the corner I saw Mike bounce off something and crash to the floor. I looked up quickly to see Edward standing there his arms folded while he scowled at Mike who was resting back on his hand not sure whether to get up.
Edwards hand were rolled into tight skin splitting balls, his eyebrows were pulled in so tightly it looked like the wrinkle between them was permanent, his lips pursed so tightly they were almost white. Mike had every right to be frightened right now. I had never seen Edward look like this at least not near humans.
I stepped in front of Edward and placed my hand on his chest I could feel it vibrating I knew he was growling lowly.
Mike had unsteadily got to his feet, Edward lowered his arms and stepped in front of me, I place my hand on his arms and opened my mouth to protest Edward turned his head to me holding up one finger.
"Mike as you probably know Bella is a very forgiving person, one of her more Charming quality's, sadly I'm afraid I am not as gifted as she is in the aspect." Edward's voice was cold and unpleasant.
"Look I said I was sorry and I am" Mike attempted to walk around Edward but he was to fast blocking Mikes retreat. Mike took a few steps back.
"That was rude Mike, I wasn't done talking" Edwards voice remained cold and calm.
"What Edward I have to get back to class!" Mike voice was almost as cold as Edwards.
Edward took a quick step forward, making Mike stumble a back a few feet more, I grabbed Edwards hand to stop him from moving forward any further I saw the blood drain from Mikes face, he was almost as white as Edward.
" I am no good with threats Mike so I will give you a warning if you ever so much as breath on or in Bella's direction again or even think about her in an inappropriate way you will be sucking you meals through straws, am I being clear enough for you" Edwards voice was acidic.
"I GOT IT!" Mike almost shouted, Edward stood to the side giving Mike the exit he was desperately seeking. Mike flew quickly past us not looking back as he rounded the corner of another hall.
"Very discrete Edward" I said sarcastically, as I released his hand and began to walk outside. Edward caught up to me in the fraction of a second.
"Are you cross with me?" he said his brow rose.
"No…" I paused "of course not, you handled that much better then I anticipated, can we go home I don't think I can face seeing him again today" my chest felt heavy and I just wanted to lay down.
"Yes, let's get you to the car. I will have Alice retrieve your things, although I'm sure she already knows he laughed trying to lighten my mood. I Smiled grimly I could feel the tears fill my eyes, I tried to hide it from Edward by turning my face but it didn't work. He stopped walking and picked me up in his arms I didn't object and buried my face in his neck letting the tears fall silently.
When we got back to the house Esme was standing on the porch arranging some flower pots, the flowers were breath taking. Edward was at my door before I reached for the handle and lifted me from the car.
"You kids are home early, where is Alice? What's wrong with Bella?" she stroked my hair gently.
"She didn't feel well, so I bought her home" Edward didn't exactly lie I really didn't feel well.
"Esme is Carlisle in his study?"
"Yes" she said still stroking Bella's hair.
"Thanks" he smiled kissing Esme in the cheek, and then continued to carry me in the house and up the stairs into our room. He laid me gently on the bed, stroking my face.
"Bella I need to speak with Carlisle, I will be back in a minute ok." He leaned in and kissed me then began to get up from the bed, I reached for his arm and held it firmly.
"Could it wait Edward I…don't want to be alone, please just for a little bit" my voice sounded shaky though I wasn't sure why I just needed him to hold me for awhile.
With out a word Edward climbed on the bed and wrapped his arms around me, and began humming me my lullaby, the sound of his voice was heavenly, and I felt my self drift into blackness. I saw my self standing at the beach in La Push, suddenly I noticed Jacob standing next to me, and he was glistening in the moonlight like he just went for a swim. His face was void of emotion. I called his name, but he didn't answer. I touched his shoulder and he turned slowly toward me. That's when I noticed a huge piece of his neck was gone. It wasn't water that glistened off of him, it was blood, and suddenly he fell forward into the ocean. As Jacob was falling I noticed another figure standing at his side, Jacobs huge frame had been blocking him. The figure then smiled at me blood dripping from his razor sharp teeth, I let out a blood curdling scream.
I awoke to find Edward panic stricken and screaming my name.
"Bella!...Bella wake up"
To my surprise it wasn't just Edward who was trying to restrain me Emmet was there too.
"Are you ok" Emmett sounded worried, that was probably not a good thing if Emmett was in Edward's room.
"I'm fine" that's when I noticed I wasn't in Edward's bed room, I was on the lawn in the back yard, only about fifteen feet from the rivers edge.
"What am I doing out here? How did I get here?" my confusion was overwhelming.
"You ran out here love, if Emmett hadn't been returning from his hunt, you would have continued running" Edwards eyes were so innately intense, I had to look away. I looked at Emmett who was still looking worried.
"Do you remember anything Bella" Edward had grabbed my chin to make me look at him
"I'm sorry, I don't remember anything?' I tried to sit up, my head was so dizzy. I fell back to the ground Edward caught my head before it hit the ground.
"Edward, excuse me for a minute" it was Carlisle. He leaned over me with a small flash light pointing it into each of my eyes. I shook my head avoiding the blinding light.
"I'm fine really, can someone help me up please" I said obstinately. Edward lifted my up into his arms then set me on my feet. I wavered for a moment, but steadied myself.
"Must have been one hell of a nightmare" Emmett scoffed. I could usually remember my nightmares it was odd how I couldn't even remember falling asleep let alone dreaming.
The sun was still high in the sky, and I wondered how long I had been asleep.
"What time is it? How long was I sleeping?" still bewildered.
"it's three twenty love you only slept fifteen minutes when you left, I have never seen you sleep walk, have ever done it before that your aware of?" Edward held my face tightly; he seemed to searching my eyes for some answer.
"No, never" I replied quickly, Edward looked to all the faces standing around then back to me.
We walked back in the house and Edward walked me back to his room which I was glad for, I didn't want to feel the others stare at me. Edward sat me on the edge of the bed and kneeled in front of me taking my face in his hands again my face began to flush with blood.
"Edward, I'm fine" I said now taking his face in my hands as well.
"I was scared Bella I didn't hear you leave, I was only in Carlisle's office. How could I not hear you leave? I didn't know you were gone till Emmett called my name. How did you do that?" I watched as Edwards face distorted in confusion and pain, His cold hands running up and down the sides of my face.
"Edward" I said taking hold of his hand and pulling them off my face but remained holding then in my hands.
"Tell me your not blaming your self for me sleep walking? Its not that uncommon, ask Carlisle it can affect anyone at anytime its not like its super natural" I smiled at him then pressed my lips to his, he returned the kiss removing his hands from mine, pressing his lips more firmly to my lips holding the back of my head keeping me resolutely held in this kiss.
There was a knock at the door irritation, flooded through me I didn't want this kiss to end. Edward pulled his lips from mine and gestured for who ever were knocking to come in. Alice bound in the room gracefully.
"Hello Bella" Alice's voice was light but comforting.
"Hi Alice, sorry we bailed on you at school, I wasn't feeling well" I tried keep the mental visions for why I felt sick out of my head, with little chance. I could still feel Mike's hand on my face and the feel of his lips on my mouth; I cringed before I could stop my self.
"Don't worry about that Bella I was amply taken care of, I got your bag and things you wrote a fascinating science paper for class tomorrow" she giggled " and you managed to finish you calculus home work in record time, very impressive Bella" she smiled as she winked at me.
Confusion clouded my mind as I looked at Alice
"Haven't done them…" my eyes widened "Alice you didn't" I let out a deep breath, I couldn't be upset with her I was actually glad, I really didn't want to do any of it. "Thank you Alice" I smiled sheepishly.
"Bella you look very tired" I heard Esme speak from the door I hadn't even noticed she was standing there and I wondered how long she had been there.
"Yes… I haven't been sleeping well" I looked at Edward his face was filled with worry lines that if you can believe actually made him look older. I smoothed my hand across his brow slowly, he closed his eyes tightly as though my touch was almost painful.
"Bella love, you really should get some sleep, you have had a long day." I thought I heard his voice crack as he spoke the last words.
"Will you lay with me till I fall asleep?" I said quickly.
"Of course my love" he gave me a crocked smile Alice, and Esme both kissed my forehead before leaving the room. I felt Edward's arm caress me.
"I'm sorry for what you saw today Edward, if I had known he was going to do that…" I paused, thinking of what I would have done.
"Bella it's not your fault, you have nothing to be sorry about love. As much as it pains me other men are going to want you." I could feel his body tense from behind me, and then relax as he kissed the back of my head.
"Tell me you love me" I said curling into a tighter ball at his side, pulling his arms in closer.
"I love you, till the end of time, and far beyond that." He nestled his face closer pressing his head against mine so I could feel his cheek on mine, I took in his sweet scent letting it fill every part of my being, then closed my eyes and drifted once again into darkness.
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