AN: To the few people I told I'd update a few days ago, I apologize. A few changes were made and it took a little longer than expected. I can promise you guys are gonna love it! Well maybe…
~**Chapter 10: Bella's POV**~
As I dress for school, I decide to dress cute and comfy. I'm still pretty sore from my quickie with Paul last night however I'll never tell him that. I also can't get my mind off of what Ren told Ang and I yesterday. What kind of douchebags do we surround ourselves with?
For a moment it makes me rethink about how fast things are moving with Paul. I mean in all honesty I hardly know him. I immediately mentally slap myself in the face. He hasn't given me any red flags other than that incident with Leah. That was some before me shit so I couldn't rightfully be mad.
Ren is going to meet me at school with lattes and I'm gonna pick up Ang. After a quick talk with my mom, I hop in the Jeep and head to Ang's. Thankfully she's ready and waiting, I just want to get to school and get it over with so I can see Paul.
I pull up in my usual spot with Ren pulling in beside me a moment later. We get out meeting behind the vehicles and exchanging hellos and lattes. We all walk into the school like we own it and gain stares. The group of bitches (Tanya, Lauren and Jessica) is glaring ice picks at seemingly only me but it's whatever.
"Why does it seem like they're only staring at me?" I ask to no one in particular.
"It does seem like an 'I Hate Bella Swan club'," Ang says thoughtfully.
"More like an 'I'm jealous of Bella Swan but I Cover It up With Hate club'," Ren says making us all laugh.
I notice Alice and Jasper at her locker in a heated argument and for a moment I think about heading over to them. I change my mind however, their argument is none of my business. I'm still feeling some type of way about the weekend with her. She hasn't even attempted to talk to me.
Jasper looks at me, whispers something to Alice, (who has her back to me) and makes a move to me. Alice grabs his arm but he rips it off. "Hey Bella!" Jasper shouts.
Alice spins around looking equally angry and terrified. I glance between Ang and Ren who both look confused. "I need to talk to you later. Maybe at lunch but it's important," Jasper says with an extra thick accent.
"Okay so sit with us today," I tell him immediately. He agrees and then walks away.
"Wonder what that's about?" Ang asks.
"Can't be anything good," Ren says.
"Jasper doesn't do drama at all," I comment.
My stomach drops as my mind comes up with a bunch of possible outcomes. I grab the things I need out of my locker and scoot off to my first period class.
The morning goes by easily, almost too easily. Classes are boring, no one really talks. It's like a Monday morning although it's Wednesday. It feels like the calm before the storm. Surprisingly I don't see Edward at all today which is awesome.
At lunch Ang and Ren are already at our usual table waiting for me. I notice Jasper in line and nod at him; he nods back and then glances towards the door. I see Alice walking in looking around. She hasn't noticed me yet so I slowly turn my back on her and sit down. It sucks that it has gotten this bad.
"She sat with Tanya," Ang says.
"How ironic, she's at the table with most of the sluts Edward has fucked," Jasper says coming out of nowhere and sitting down.
"That is pretty funny," Ang says.
"What makes it even more ironic is that I saw his car the other day and it looked like Alice in the passenger seat. I didn't say anything cause I wasn't sure," Ren looks at me.
"No worries. Jared told Paul he saw her texting Edward an Saturday at the fire," I say.
"Well, I saw them in Port A having dinner on Sunday night," Jasper adds.
"Looks like this bitch has some explaining to do," I say calmly.
"When you do talk to her, do it after school. Too many people around now," Ang advises me.
I nod to let her know that I agree. "Thanks for letting me know Jasper," I tell him looking in his eyes.
"No problem darling. You deserve better. Better than Edward and better than whatever bullshit game Alice is playing," he says squeezing my shoulder and walking away.
I blatantly ignore the whispers directed at me from Edward's whores. I also try to tune down my anger but underneath it there's nothing but pain at the betrayal.
"Bella?" Ren asks.
I look up and see worry etched across her face. I try to smile at her but I'm sure it comes out as more than a grimace. "She was supposed to be my best friend. How could she do that to me?" I whisper a tear escaping from my eye. I wipe it away quickly and try to regain my composure.
I shoot Paul a text telling him I miss him and that I can't wait to see him later. It's true, I could definitely use his arms around me making me feel safe and comfortable but for now I'll accept comfort from my friends.
"She's a bitch Bella. That's so fucked up!" Ren practically growls. She already strongly dislikes Alice and this just pushes it to full blown hate.
Ang just shakes her head sadly sneaking glances over at Alice. Paul texts me back a picture of him pouting saying his misses me too. He immediately sends a second one and I can't help but blush and laugh aloud.
"What caused that reaction?" Ang asks smirking,
"I bet it's Paul," Ren adds.
I nod still laughing. "Actually it's a picture of his dick," I sa once I can breathe again.
"Oh God!" Ang says laughing as well.
"For the record, I'm not laughing at his dick, it's no laughing matter. I'm laughing because Paul edited it to look like a snake," I explain.
I can tell they want to see but no matter how much I trust them, they will not be seeing my man's dick. Lunch ends shortly after and we go on to finish our classes. At the end of the day, I go to my locker to place the books I don't need in there. I see Alice coming up to my locker and try to ignore her.
"Uhm Bella, can we… can we talk?" Alice asks hesitantly. I turn to look at her and nod. "Maybe outside where there aren't so many people to hear?" she suggests.
Looking over her shoulder I see Ren and Ang looking at me in shock. I incline my head slightly towards the exit to let them know that we're moving this party outside. I turn and walk towards the door not waiting for Alice. She'll either follow or she won't. Despite how painful her betrayal is, she is still someone I care about.
Once we get to the grass by the parking lot I turn and face her. Looking down at her I see a very familiar necklace around her neck. I get instantly angry on the inside but refuse to let her see it.
"Bella I'm sorry for how I acted over the weekend. It was wrong of me. You're my best friend and we never have secrets. I don't want there to be any now," she apologizes quietly.
Her hand comes up to touch her necklace subconsciously and I can't help the snort that escacpes my throat.
"I think you mean I haven't kept secrets from you. It doesn't go both ways, does it Alice?" I say looking at her pointedly.
She looks down briefly and takes a deep breath. "Sunday night I had dinner with Edward. We met to discuss you two getting back together," she says.
This bitch has balls lying right to my face. I think to myself. "Really?" I ask sounding bored.
"Yes really. Ask Jasper, he saw us," she says looking around.
"Alice, you know we've been friends for years. You know that I know when you're lying and even if I didn't there are ways to tell. Why would you go to Port A for dinner to talk about Edward and I getting back together? If it wasn't a secret, then why'd you go where no one knew you? You can tell me the truth right now or never talk to me again. It's your choice," I tell her.
"Bella, I love you. I wouldn't do anything to hurt you. I swear," she lies again pushing me over the edge.
"God damnit, Alice! Jasper saw you with him Sunday, Ren also saw you with him, and Jared saw you texting him Saturday at the bonfire. I know you and your mom don't even get along so she wouldn't have picked you up! You gonna tell me you guys talked about me that long?!" I scream at her. A crowd begins to form around us with Ang, Ren, Jasper right in front but I don't care.
"Bella, it's not what you think-" I cut her off.
"Alice, you're wearing the fucking necklace he bought me that I refused to accept! You're getting the dick that I didn't want! Don't you realize he's fucking using you because he can't have me?!" I screech at her.
Her face gets redder and redder and I speak my words until she reaches out and slaps me. "You've got it all wrong, you prude bitch. He fucks me because he wants me!" she yells.
I backhand her. "Oh really? Tell me Alice, how many times has he called out my name while he's inside of you?" I ask snidely.
Finally she screams and charges at me. "You bitch!" she shouts!
Alice grabs my hair and pulls hard so I jam my knee into her stomach to make her loosen her grip. I quickly punch her in the face not hard, just enough to stun her, and then tackle her to the ground.
"Alice I'm not gonna fight you! He's not worth it and to be honest neither are you," I breathe hard above her while holding her hands in place.
"Get off of me!" she yells trying to wiggle free.
"How could ou do that to me? I'm supposed to be your best friend. Why Alice?" I ask on the brink of tears.
"I don't know! Maybe because you've got it all or maybe because it just happened. I'm not sorry it did either though I am sorry I hurt you," she says in a quieter voice.
I just look at her face for a few moments and I see no regret. I snatch my hands away from her and look up at the people surrounding us. Standing up I look down at her fiercely. "Don't you ever try to contact me. This friendship is over," I say barely about a whisper.
I look at Ren and Ang and then move past them hoping they'll follow me. Thankfully I hear their steps on each side of me. "Bella I'm so proud of you!" Ang says looping her arm my right one.
"Yeah Bells, it took a lot of strength not to fight her. I thought you were gonna lose it there for a minute," Ren says taking my other arm trying to lighten the mood.
"I'm glad I have you both. Thanks ladies," I say looking between them.
"Of course, we love you!" They say at the same time making me smile.
"I love you both as well! I'll get ahold of you guys in a little while," I say.
After hugging them both, I hop in my Jeep and take a minute to breathe. I can't believe the day's events. I call Paul after a few peaceful moments to let him know I'm about to be on my way. He immediately picks up on the strange tone of my voice and tries to question me. I promise to tell him everything as soon as I see him.
"Okay, hurry babe but please drive safe," he says before hanging up.
As soon as I'm out of the parking lot I finally let the tears flow freely. I keep imagining them in multiple positions, the things they've probably said to each other and about me. They probably fucking laughed at how naïve I must be to not realize that my best friend and boyfriend were fucking behind my back for who knows how long. I can't even say Edward was acting different because if I'm honest, he was always a dick.
I can't believe that I still hadn't put two and two together. In my defense they only seemed to get along like a friend and boyfriend normally would. They weren't too nice or too mean to each other. They didn't even fight over my attention which I loved although it was probably because they wanted me out of the picture so they could have each other.
The sad part is I know that Edward is a fucked up person, I should've expected that he'd cheat since I wasn't giving him anything. And now I'm even more proud of my decision to wait. But Alice, I had no idea she'd even thought of doing that to me. I'm honestly more hurt than anything with this situation. I could never do anything so fucked up to anyone let alone my best friend.
Noticing I'm almost to Paul's, I wipe my face and try to compose myself. He's outside waiting for me almost pacing with worry all over his face. I quickly park so I can hop out my Jeep and fling myself into his arms. He holds me tight to him and I start sobbing all over again.
"Baby what's wrong?" He asks clutching me tighter still.
I tell him everything that happened and ramble anything that comes to my mind. I even mention that fact that I'm worried that he's thinking I'm crying because I still have feelings for Edward. I promise him that I don't and the tears are for Alice and her betrayal and he chuckles a bit.
I pull back and look at him. "Bella I know you are over that asshat. Why wouldn't you be? You've got a tall dark and handsome guy with a big dick at your beck and call," he jokes.
I slap at him while laughing and wiping away my tears. "Thank you baby, you've got a point there," I say.
I take a step back and look him over to find he's already checking me out. "You're all dirty," he observes.
I look down at my muddy covered leggings and dirty hands. My car must look terrible! "Yeah, tackling your 'best friend' will do that to ya," I joke sadly.
"Let's get you inside before you freeze," Paul says taking my hand.
I follow him inside walking extremely careful so I don't make a mess. He notices this and scoops me up before running up to his room. I squeal in shock and slap at his chest. "Put me down! You're gonna get all dirty as well!" I tell him.
"Don't you know by now that I love being dirty with you?" he whispers huskily in my ear as he sets me down to stand on the floor. "Now that we're both dirty, we're gonna have to take off our clothes," he says coming closer to me.
The look in his eyes tells me exactly what he wants to do and I'm on the same page. I decide to play with him a little. "I dunno baby…" I sigh.
"Bella let me take care of you. I wanna take your mind off of everything except the immense pleasure I'm gonna give you. Baby let me love you," he pleads taking my hands and looking deep into my eyes. I nod as a tear escapes me.
Paul wipes it away before placing kisses on my face. I bring my hands up to his arms and slowly move them to meet around his neck. He lifts my hands before moving them back down my body to remove my shirt. Dropping to his knees he kisses every inch of skin he reveals making me sigh in pleasure.
After a moment Paul pulls off my boots and then my leggings. He grins up at me as he notices I'm not wearing panties before sticking his face directly into my pussy. He inhales deeply and sighs. "You like?" I whisper not taking my eyes off of him.
"No, love it," he says before slowing licking my clit. I groan and reach down to grab his hair.
He pushes me back to his bed and kisses along my right thigh before doing the same to my left. I wiggle impatiently wanting him inside of me. "Please," I beg.
"Patience baby. I wanna make this good for you," he says into my thigh before biting it.
After a few more moments of teasing he finally slides his dick into me. Paul sets the pace slow, deep, sensual, and sexy. I love it. He keeps touching me gently and staring right into my eyes. Nothing is said just moans and groans of pleasure. Looking into his eyes I realize that I love him.
It may be too soon but I don't care. I feel more for him in days than I felt for Edward in a year and a half. I know he feels the same. I can see it in his eyes, I can feel it in his touch and his actions go right along with it all. Paul takes care of me mind, body, and soul for the next hour and afterwards we lay here just touching and holding each other.
"I'm hungry," I mumble into his chest.
"Me too, let's go to the store and grab something. We can cook together," Paul says excitedly.
"What about my dirty clothes?" I ask looking around.
"Maybe Gram has some sweats or something you could wear. You must admit she's stylish," he suggests.
I give him the okay and he brings in some yoga pants for me. Thankfully they'll look good with the rest of my outfit. "I'm gonna have to buy her more of these. There's no way I'm giving these back to her after going commando in them," I tell him as I pull them on along with the rest of my clothes.
"That's a good idea," Paul says laughing.
We head to the store and I realize it's the same place that I punched Leah at. I make myself promise to behave no matter what she says to me. Paul parks a few spots from the door and then we walk inside hand in hand. Sure enough, Leah's behind the counter and even though her eyes are still black and blue, she still has the nerve to give me a dirty look. Dumb bitch.
I ignore her sticking close to Paul as we grab stuff to make pulled pork. A few minutes later we're in line at the checkout. Leah says nothing to us but the looks gives us are nothing short of jealously and anger. Just as we're about to walk out of the store Paul remembers that he forgot buns.
"Here babe, go ahead and put the stuff in the truck and I'll grab the buns," he says handing me the keys.
I walk out to the truck and begin placing the bags in the back. I somehow manage to drop the keys on the ground so I bend to pick them up. I notice a pair a boots standing to the side of me so I straighten up and look at the stranger.
"Can I help you?" I ask.
"You with Paul?" he asks glaring at me.
"Yeah," I answer confused.
"Ah, so you're the bitch who put hands on my Leah," he says rudely.
Realization hits and I get a little bold. "nd you must be the dumb motherfucker who threatened my Paul. You should be careful Sam, I heard he already fucked you up," I snap moving towards him angrily.
He grabs my arm and squeezes hard. "Watch your mouth little bitch!" he growls pointing a finger in my face.
"Get the fuck off of me!" I yell at him.
He squeezes me even tighter and I shout in pain before kneeing him in the nuts. His grip loosens and I break free just as Paul exits the store.
"What the fuck is going on?" Paul shouts.
"He fucking grabbed me!" I tell Paul angrily looking back at Sam who was starting to stand a little straighter.
"Oh fuck no! Get in the truck Isabella," he says pushing the bag with the buns at angry Paul saying "Isabella" is 10 times sexier than when horny Paul says it and for a moment I can only stand there staring at him.
Right as I turn to get in the truck I heard the harsh sound of skin against skin. I look back in time to see Sam staggering back from the power of Paul's hit.
AN2: Sorry for the abrupt ending of this chapter but it has to happen like this! Don't worry the best is yet to come! By the way in Chapter 8 I mentioned Edward gave Bella a necklace with a "B" on it. I meant to change it from that to a diamond heart, which is in fact the necklace Alice is wearing in this chapter. I have to get to my other computer to change it. So bear with me!