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The fourth day and the sun had finally had enough, rain poured down like a river and soaked me before I even reached my truck. Pulling into the school parking lot, a sea of umbrellas rushed to the entrance, while the lads played around in the puddles like kids. Naturally I searched for the Silver car, and was shocked when I saw it sitting at the top of the lot, five occupants crowding round.
My heart racing I stepped out into the rain, keeping my eyes on the ground. I didn't feel I could look him in the eye without my feelings betraying me.
Droplets of water dripped from my eyelashes, and glued my clothes to my skin. Not wanting to walk passed him I rounded the corner and went to the entrance round the side.
My mind on other things I misjudged the distance between the steps and the ground, and before I knew it my face was gradually coming into greeting with the floor. Instinctively my hands reached out to cushion the fall and I squeezed my eyes shut, waiting for the impact. I was pretty confused when it didn't come. I opened my eyes to see the ground inches away from my face, my body floating above the floor.
''W...what. th..-'' I stuttered, just as I came flying backwards and a pair of strong arms caught me.
Edward stood in front of me a disgruntled look on his face. His hair sparkled with water almost like he sprinkled it with glitter. Rain trickled down his face, gliding over his lips. I yearned to reach up and push my lips to his, feel his breath in my mouth.
''With your eyes trained on the floor, I would have thought you'd be able to see where your going'' He snapped. I tried to keep my face inanimate, so it didn't show how much it hurt for him to talk to me that way.
''Well I have other things on my mind'' I shrugged.
''Other things than your own welfare?'' He angled his body away from me, so to any onlookers it would look like he was talking to the forest.
''What does my welfare matter to you?'' I started to get angry, but I didn't want to succumb to his power over me.
''Ugh Bella, don't be so obtuse.'' He sounded disgusted, my forehead creased in confusion.
''No Edward, you stop being so evasive. I'm not going to play silly games, you don't want to talk to me any more correct?'' He looked away, so I took that as a yes.
''Right, so unless your going to be proper then I don't want to talk to you either'' I grabbed my bag and stormed off towards the door, tears welling in my eyes.
All my classes up to lunch dragged. I sat listening to every word the teachers said, just to keep my mind from straying to Edward and his bad attitude. He didn't want anything to do with me, yet he was bothered about my health? He was so confusing it was enough to give me a migraine.
E'POV
I sat in my class with thoughts of Bella occupying my mind. Why was I such a horrible person? Every time I thought I was doing the right thing, I always did the opposite. I could see the tumult of emotions whirling in her eyes and the twist of her mouth. If only I could read her mind, it would make things a whole lot easier.
It would be for the best if she didn't want to talk to me also, but I could see she was lying. Which makes me feel even worse. I half heard Mikes thoughts as the teacher assigned us a project.
''All Cullen does is upset Bella, ever since day one. Should I say something to him? Stand up for her, then maybe she would go out with me.''
I turned round and glared at him, the fire burning my throat as I planned his death. I could move so fast nobody would even see me do it, snap his neck and be back in my seat before he could take a breath.
''Whoa he looks like he's going to kill me, maybe I could just tell Bella I said something''
My phone vibrated in my pocket distracting me. I took it out and read the message under the table.
''Edward we have a problem'' From Alice.
''What is it?''
''Its Bella, Ill show you the vision at lunch''
Because I was clock watching time went extremely slow, but once the bell rang I was out of my seat and racing to the cafeteria. Managing to jab Mike in the kidney on my way past. Everyone was there as I entered, waiting for me.
''What did you see'' My words were a rushed whisper.
She ran through the vision in her mind, clear as day.
'Bella's sat in her room, contemplating something, her phone flipping between hands. Then suddenly she disappears, and arrives in a forest. Her mouth drops open and she starts to back away, she sees me feeding on an Elk'
My hands balled up into fist's so tight I thought the bone might burst through. I was so grateful for Alice's precognition.
''How can we stop it?'' I growled, so low only my siblings would hear.
''I' don't know. Maybe if I go hunting with you, I can warn you when she's about to jump.''
''Yes that could work'' I sat down opposite them, unable to even think of Bella being there when I hunted. Once I let the monster in me take over, I knew there would be no chance I would be able to stop myself if Bella appeared. Just the thought of her blood sends a shiver down my spine.
''Or you could just talk to her again, apologise for your bad attitude'' She chirped.
''How would that help the situation?'' I snapped.
''Well I don't know how the jumping thing works really but if she's constantly thinking of you, that could be the reason she jumps'' I couldn't help the growl that escaped my lips.
''Oh for the love of.., you either want to protect her or let her watch you feed. Which is it?'' Rosalie, as blunt as ever.
B'POV
I was contemplating skipping class when I entered Biology and Edward was sat there. I wasn't ready to start another argument, and it seemed that it was either not talk at all or have a dispute.
I walked over and dumped my bag, swinging my hair over my left shoulder, hoping that would give the impression that I didn't want to talk.
''Bella?'' His voice was soft and calm, something I hadn't heard for a while.
''What?'' I kept my eyes to the front, not wanting his eyes to break through my will power.
''Id like to apologise for the way I spoke to you earlier, it was very ungentlemanly and rude'' My head instantly snapped to the side, and I stared at him.
''Are you kidding?'' I asked, gob smacked.
''Of course not. Do you accept my apology?'' His lips curled up the tiniest bit at the corners, and I melted instantaneously.
''I suppose, but you will have to stop with the constant mood swings. I cant keep up''
''I was only trying to protect you, I did this for your own good'' I could see his hands grabbing the table, the wood straining under his touch. Before I could answer him, the teacher entered the room.
When he finally gave us some writing work, I started the conversation again.
''You say you were trying to protect me, from what?''
''Me'' He mumbled so low, I almost missed it.
''But...You wouldn't hurt me.'' As sure as I was, my voice was a weak mutter, that turned into a question.
''Bella, your acquiescence of what I am, doesn't change the fact that I'm dangerous.''
''I don't believe that'' I sounded like a disobedient child. He just laughed once and shook his head.
He was quiet for the rest of the lesson, which gave me a chance to drool over him. I liked watching him write, in his fluid script that made me jealous. His eyelashes batting his cheek like feathers. And the perfect square of his jaw, that accentuated his face beautifully.
''Can I ask you a question?'' He suddenly said. I looked and nodded my head.
''What makes you believe that I wouldn't hurt you? How can you be so sure?'' I decided that I shouldn't think about my answer, or It would come out wrong. If I answer instantly I would be speaking the truth.
''I...I guess that when I look in your eyes.. I just don't see... a vam...you know, what you are. I just see Edward a normal boy. Ever since the first time I saw you in the forest, and you gave me your coat. I knew you wouldn't hurt me'' I looked up to see him searching my face. His eyes soft and caring. The bell rang and he looked away, and even though our time was up. I was so unbelievably happy that he was talking to me again.
''Goodbye Bella'' He half smiled and exited the room. I almost felt like jumping for joy, if Mike hadn't come over and distracted me.
''Cullen bothering you?''
''No, why?'' I walked passed him on my way to gym.
''Just wondering, that's what he usually does isn't it?''
''Do you want something Mike?''
''No, just wanted to walk you to gym'' I rolled my eyes. They say god loves a trier.
When I got home the cruiser was outside, Charlie was home early again. I hadn't seen him since yesterday, because he was home so late last night.
''Hey dad'' I called as I walked through the door.
''Oh Bella, I'm glad I caught you. I was just about to leave, they need me at work. There's been some unexplained killings in the area, they need a few of us to investigate.''
''What?..killings?'' My heart started to race at the thought of my dad investigating something like that.
''Yes, probably some animal. It'll be late again though, so Ill see you tomorrow.'' He kissed the top of my head and rushed out of the door.
Walking over to the phone I saw a message written on the pad.
Bella,
Jake called didn't leave a message. Just wanted you to phone back,
love dad