BPOV
"Erm……."
"Well?" Alice was staring at me, her foot tapping.
"I……uhh……I—" What could I say?
"Bella! Do you have any idea what Edward was, is considering doing?!"
I rolled my eyes. "What Alice? Making out with Tanya?"
Alice looked shocked, obviously caught off guard. "Noooooo… that is what Tanya was planning on doing to him though." Pain hit me.
I had known Tanya for a while now and we have come to be good friends. I never knew about her affection for my EX-boyfriend. Well she'll get her hopes up only to watch them fall far. That's all I can say. But she's way prettier than me so he might just keep her.
Alice interrupted my pain filled thoughts, her voice softer, hurt a little even. "What was that? What were you—"
I cut her off. "If you want to know, you'll just have to wait and see. I'm not the fragile little fool I was back then. Okay… so I'm still fragile and human but I'm not the same girl who put her heart out only to have it crushed. I told you what I've been through and no amount of words can change that. I. Am. Not. That. Person. I am not his, so why are you even bringing him up?" I didn't give her a chance to answer. I ran around her and threw myself onto my bike. Kicking it into gear, I sped away from a rather speechless vampire.
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I was at home again, preparing for tomorrow.
I would be back to work as a nurse until four. Maybe I can ask my friends Myk or Tari for a few tips. They are both currently in successful relationships and know how to seduce.
I went to sleep, pleased with myself for the first time in a long time.
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"Damn!"
"Hot!"
"Whoa!"
I heard comments like these on my drive to work. Apparently, my new look has an effect on the average male. But I still doubt my acting could keep up the act.
I climbed off my bike and fixed my hair quickly before walking into the hospital.
I left my white, nurses' coat open, revealing my outfit underneath. I wore a black mini dress with a pleated skirt, a studded belt, and the top part had a zipper down the front I left moderately unzipped, giving me an ample amount of cleavage. Combined with black patent ankle strap open toed platform heels, I had to say I looked pretty hot. (Outfit on my profile.)
"Myk!" I exclaimed, spotting the first friend I ever made here in Alaska at the check in desk.
She turned and did a double take when she saw me. Her eyes widened when she gasped, "Dang! What's with the dress? Did I miss some sort of occasion? Or is this you trying to impress the new intern?" she asked with a mischievous smirk.
I smirked back. "No Myk, I was just in the mood. But what are you talking about? What new intern?" By the end of my question, my breathing was getting shallow.
She couldn't mean…
"You didn't hear? A new family moved in up here and the son is a skilled student and started an internship here. He's gorgeous! Oh! There he is now!" And then I sensed a presence right behind me.
I closed my eyes, preparing for the worst before turning stiffly around. I opened my eyes to meet a pair of light grey ones.
I let out a breath in relief.
Not them.
I looked him over briefly. I had to admit he was rather handsome. His swirling silver eyes were captivating and his dirty-blonde hair stopped at his chin. He had pale skin and I could tell he was well toned. Of course, he wasn't perfect. No I've already met him.
The man held out his hand. "Good morning, miss," he said politely with a bit of a charming English accent. "My name is Zachierus. But please, call me Zack." He flashed a set of straight, white teeth.
"Oh, hello," I stuttered slightly, taken aback by his charm. Cullen isn't the only one who can dazzle it seems. "My name is Isabella, but do call me Izzy. It's a pleasure to meet you." I held out my hand.
Zack took my hand in his and brought it up to his lips. He gave it a light kiss before saying in a smooth, charming voice, "I assure you miss, the pleasure is all mine."
Dazzle dazzle.
I was just gathering my scattered thoughts when someone called Zack and he left in a flash. I was left there staring after him. I looked around realizing I was alone in the dark room. When had Myk left?
Then I heard a low, menacing growl.
(AN: I thought about ending it here but you guys have waited WAY too long.)
Crap.
I spun around to face a furious, beautiful, bronze haired god.
The next thing I knew, I was held up against one of the walls. One cold hand covered my mouth as the other held both my wrists together in a death grip. I struggled futilely against his strength. My brown eyes met pools of pitch black nothingness as he growled my name.
"Bella…"
I couldn't stop the shudder that was sent through my body.
I, Isabella Swan, was officially afraid of a vampire.
"Y-Yes?" My voice shook badly. I had never seen Edward look so frightening, or so mad!
"Mmmmm…" His nose was tracing my neck. "You smell absolutely divine." My breathing hitched as I caught sight of a dangerous smirk on his lips. The smirk increased when he muttered, "Breath Bella." I let out a gust of air.
"Wh-What are you d-doing?" Another shudder shook my frame.
"Ah Bella, that is my question." He brought his lips to my ear. "What was that last night?" he asked in a husky voice.
"I—"
He put his hand back over my mouth. "Uh, uh, uhh."
It was then I got an idea. Without any further thought of what I was doing, I cast him up an innocent look and snaked my tongue out and licked the cold, sweet skin on the palm of his hand.
Just like that, the cocky smirk disappeared as Edward froze and stared at me, shocked.
Using the brief moment of his hesitation, I broke free of his hold and sprinted out of the room.
I didn't stop until I reached the fully lit hallways and spotted Tari.
"Tari!" I shouted out, my breath coming in short gasps.
Tari turned and looked at me in confused shock. "Izzy? What's going on?"
"Ah nothing," I was speeding out my words. "Hey listen, can you cover my shift? I need to get home right now."
"Uh… Yeah sure, but care to tell me why?"
Damn. I was about to tell her the almost-truth, but then I noticed a movement over Tari's shoulder. Him."Uh… I'll tell you later. Come by my place after you get off. Bring Myk too. I have a few… questions I want to ask you all. In fact we can just make it a girls' night sleep over!"
As my voice seemed to be cheerful again, Tari seemed to regain her normal cheer. "Ok! See you tonight at 5 o'clock!"
I smiled. "Thanks Tari." And we went our separate ways. I made sure that I didn't leave the hospital just yet and that I was in the crowded, noisy check-in area before pulling out my phone.
I can't believe I'm going to do this. I know I'm just causing my self more pain but I want him to think he's lost the best thing he's ever going to get.
"Hello?"
"Tanya?"
"Oh my God! Is that you Izzy?! Why haven't you been returning my calls or texts?! I have been worrying about you for days! And then last night you show up on that stage! Damn! I didn't know you could be such a vixen! Even Emmett couldn't stop whooping and staring!" I had to cut her off otherwise I would run out of minutes on my phone.
"I know, I know. Listen for a minute here. I'll explain everything to you today, but I need you to come and pick me up and drive home with me. Don't bring anyone."
"Why?"
I sighed. "Tanya I promise it will all make sense after I explain it to you. But you need to be gone by four-thirty so I can get ready for my friends who are coming over at five."
"But—"
"Please?"
I heard her sigh in defeat. "Fine. I'll be there in three minutes."
I smiled. "Thanks." I hung up.
I walked out of the building when I saw her pull up and I hopped on my bike. We ended up racing to my house while I played Gives You Hell by the All-American Rejects on my bike's little stereo.
I wake up every evening
With a big smile on my face
And it never feels out of place
And you're still probably working
At a 9 to 5 pace
I wonder how bad that tastes
When you see my face
Hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell
When you walk my way
Hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell
Now where's your picket fence, love?
And where's that shiny car?
And did it ever get you far?
You never seemed so tense, love
I've never seen you fall so hard
Do you know where you are?
And truth be told, I miss you
And truth be told, I'm lying
When you see my face
Hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell
When you walk my way
Hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell
If you find a man that's worth a damn and treats you well
Then he's a fool, you're just as well
Hope it gives you hell
I hope it gives you hell
Tomorrow you'll be thinking to yourself,
"Where did it all go wrong?"
But the list goes on and on (and on and on and on)
And truth be told, I miss you
And truth be told, I'm lying
When you see my face
Hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell
When you walk my way
Hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell
If you find a man that's worth a damn and treats you well
Then he's a fool, you're just as well
Hope it gives you hell
Now you'll never see
What you've done to me
You can take back your memories
They're no good to me
And here's all your lies
You can look me in the eyes
With the sad, sad look
That you wear so well
When you see my face
Hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell
When you walk my way
Hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell
If you find a man that's worth a damn and treats you well
Then he's a fool, you're just as well
Hope it gives you hell
When you see my face
Hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell
(Hope it gives you hell)
When you walk my way
Hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell
(Hope it gives you hell)
When you hear this song and you sing along, well, you'll never tell
(Well you'll never tell)
And you're the fool, I'm just as well
I hope it gives you hell
(It will give you hell)
When you hear this song I hope that it will give you hell
(It will give you hell)
You can sing along I hope that it puts you through hell
Why must my life be so dang complicated?
Oh, that's right. I'm best friends with a pack of werewolves and 3 vampires, my vampire ex-boyfriend who crushed my heart has come back to practically mock me, and his family is trying to get over the fact that I'm not who I used to be all while I must live the life of a normal human for the rest of the world.
Now how in the hell do I explain that?
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOO SORRY!!!!!!!!!!!! BUT THE NUMBER OF REVIEWS SENT ME INTO SHOCK!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay, maybe not. Actually I got grounded again because I failed an Algebra test and my parents wouldn't allow me to access the internet until my grade raised. But the number of reviews was phenomenal! Let's do it again! 15 please! I take anonymous ones too! PMs work as well! I'macctually sneaking on right now. Review! Courtney
