Chapter 11! Read and review! Pictures on my profile!
Bella POV:
Alice, Rose, Emmett, Jasper, Edward and Corey all stood in anticipation of my answer. I sat frozen judging everyone's reaction to his question. After a minute I glanced at Edward and then turned to Corey.
"When do you want to pick me up?"
Edward threw his helmet and started to go after Corey but Jasper and Emmett pulled him away. Corey picked me up and pulled me into a hug. We were both laughing by the time he put me back down.
"I have to get home, my parents are expecting me, but I'll call you later."
I nodded and he turned and walked away before I sat back down. Alice and Rose turned to me.
"That was awful! I can't believe he did that to Edward!?"
"I know! Bella he has 'mistake' written all over him."
"I know guys but I have to give him a chance. So Rose do you have a dress for the dance?"
"No! I only have two weeks to find one! Maybe we can go next weekend?"
"Most defiantly."
We laughed and watched as Edward, Jasper, and Emmett came back on the field. Edward glaring at his feet and Emmett and Jasper were both shaking their heads. I looked down at my hands in shame. I trusted Edward opinion but I just didn't like that he was trying so hard to keep me away from Corey. We stayed for the rest of the practice and then waited for the boys afterward. Emmett was the first one out followed by Edward and then Jasper. When Edward walked out he started to walk over to me. I turned to Rose, Alice and Emmett.
"I'll see you guys later. Tell Jasper I'll meet him in the car."
They waved and I walked away to my car. I got in and started the car , waiting for Jasper. A tap on the window distracted my thoughts and I glanced up to see Edward. I reluctantly rolled down the window.
"Bella please, I will leave you alone for good if you just stay away from him."
"Edward, I promised myself that I would give him a chance and that is exactly what I am going to do. I appreciate you trying to help but I don't need your help. If I ever do I will give you a call."
I rolled up the window and I saw Jasper talk to Edward before getting in the car. I didn't even wait for Jasper to buckle before pulling away. He quickly buckled and turned to me.
"He was ready to kill Corey today. Are you sure you want to do this? I think there is a lot more about Corey that Edward isn't telling us."
"Well if it was that bad then Edward would have told us."
He nodded knowing I was right. We drove home and Charlie was there. We walked in the house after Jasper grabbed his stuff. Charlie stood up when we walked in and smiled.
"I have fish in the kitchen. I thought we could have it for dinner."
"I'll go start it. Jasper go take a shower, you stink."
He pushed me into the kitchen jokingly. I laughed and grabbed the fish. I took it out of the bag and started to season it. I pulled out a pan and let it preheat while I set the table. Once the pan was preheated I put the fish in and let it cook. When it was done, I called Jasper and my dad in. We all ate in silence and when we were done, Jasper and my dad both decided to clean up. I walked to my room to grab my book. I grabbed a book and also my phone, in case Corey calls. I saw I had two new text messages.
Did Corey call? What did he say?
~Alice
No he didn't call yet. Still waiting.
~Bella
Bella! Let me know what Corey says when he calls!
~Rose
Will do Rose.
~Bella
I walked to the living room and made myself comfortable in the chair with my book. I started reading but a few minutes later I was interrupted by Jasper and my dad walking in. They sat on the couch and turned a hockey game on. I tuned them out while I read my book. Soon enough my dad turned the TV off.
"Okay you two, school tomorrow so go to bed."
I glanced at the clock and realized it was almost midnight. I grabbed my stuff and made my way to my room. I changed into my pajamas and fell into my bed with a sigh. I can't believe Corey never called me…The next morning I woke up and jumped in the shower before pulling on my clothes for the day which consisted of a pair of gray skinny jeans, a white and grey crewneck baseball tee and a pair of grey converses. I grabbed my leather jacket and my phone out of my room and made my way downstairs. Jasper already left to pick up Alice so I just grabbed a pop tart. I grabbed my school stuff and locked the door on my way to my car. School was pretty much the same as it is every day, except Edward completely ignored me and instead of sitting at my normal table at lunch I sat with Corey.
"So Bella there is a dance in two weeks. Do you want to go with me?"
"Of course I'll go with you, silly."
We both laughed as we ate lunch, making small talk. Corey was easy to get along with but there is something I don't trust about him. The rest of the week pretty much went the same as that. Corey and I got a lot closer and now I am getting ready to go out with the 'gang.' I was pulling on my off the shoulder little black dress when my phone rang. I grabbed it off the nightstand and glanced at the caller id which flashed 'Corey.' I smiled and hit 'answer.'
"Hi, Corey."
"Well hello, Bella. I was wondering if you wanted to go out tonight. It's my first free night for weeks and I really want to go out with you."
I paused thinking about Alice and the others. Alice would understand.
"I'd love to. What do you have in mind?"
"You will see. I'll pick you up in half and hour?"
"Sure I'll see you then."
"Bye."
He hung up and I dialed Alice's number.
"Hello?"
"Alice I am soo sorry but I can't come tonight."
"Why not!?"
"Corey just called and asked me if I wanted to go out. He said it was his only free night for weeks and he really wanted to hang out with me. I am so sorry, Alice! Please forgive me!"
"I forgive you but you owe me BIG time."
"Absolutely! I love you Alice! Have fun tonight, promise me!"
"I promise I will have fun as long as you promise to be careful."
"Alice I told you I know what I am doing. But I promise to be careful anyway."
"Thank you. I promise to have fun. I have to go finish getting ready, I'll talk to you tomorrow."
"Bye!"
We hung up and I checked my makeup before pulling on the black pumps Alice got me and grabbing my purse. Corey pulled up and I told my dad I was leaving and I would be back later before pulling on my jacket. I got in the car and smiled at Corey.
"Wow you go pretty dressed up in half and hour."
"I already had plans to go out but I canceled to go with you."
He smiled and pulled out of my driveway and started toward Port Angles. We ended up seeing a movie, and then he started to drive me home.
"So who were you going out with?"
"Alice, Jasper, Rose, Emmett and probably Edward."
"Edward was going to be there? I don't want you around him."
"And I'll tell you the same thing I told him. If I want your help in choosing my friends I will ask, until then back off."
I was getting mad that he was acting like Edward. Corey turned to me with a look in his eyes that truly scared me. He slapped my face and when he pulled away he had a horrified look on his face. My hands flew up to try and comfort the stinging sensation on my face. I sat stunned staring at him. He pulled the car over, put it in park and turned to me.
"Bella I am so sorry! It will never happen again, I promise. I don't know what came over me. Please forgive me!"
"Why?"
Was all I could say. He sat thinking for a minute.
"I was jealous that you were going to hang out with Edward. I was worried that he would try and steal you from me. I don't want to loose you, Bella. I really care about you."
"Please take me home."
"Not until you forgive me. Please, Bella! I really care about you."
"I just need time to think. Please take me home."
He reluctantly put the car in drive and drove me home. I got out of the car without a word and walked to the door. The house looked dark so Charlie must be in bed. I unlocked the door and walked in the house while Corey pulled away. I took off my shoes so when I walked up to my room I didn't wake him. I changed into a pair of pajamas and feel into bed. I don't know what to do. He hit me, but I care about him also. He said he would never do it again, he promised. I guess I can give him another chance. If it happens again, I'm gone. That night I cried myself to sleep, holding my still stinging cheek.
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