Chapter Before -
The Afternoon past and no word from Alice, Edward still hadn't text me. Jasper and Alice must be having on hell of a time together to forget their phones.
I curled up in bed, hugging my phone and pillow, trying to sleep. I felt a vibration and looked at my phone.
No word from A&J. Sorry if this wakes you, goodnight beautiful x
I smiled and went to sleep peacefully.
Chapter 11 – Closed Off
I squeezed my eyes tightly together trying to shield the sun from my eyes, but it was no use. I shoved the pillow over my head and welcomed the darkness. Only the darkness didn't last long because my damn alarm clock decided to go off.
I groaned loudly slamming my hand on top to turn it off. Before I got comfortable and decided to go back to sleep I rolled out of bed and made it, quickly having a shower and grabbing everything I needed before heading downstairs.
"Morning" Charlie mumbled from the table, his head buried in the morning newspaper.
"Good Morning" I grumbled back, grabbing an apple from the counter. Charlie and I were definitely not morning people.
He grunted and turned the page. Well that's all I was going to get out of him this morning. I quickly grabbed my keys and headed out the door. I didn't even bother to see if Alice wanted a lift, she still hadn't text or called me. Jumping in the car I revved the engine, giving Alice's house a quick glance before taking off.
I ate my apple loudly whilst blaring my music as I drove to school. Pulling up to the school slowly I found a park quickly. I gathered my things together in one arm whilst trying to attempt to open my door. I failed miserably, dropping all my things.
"Argh!" I slammed my hand against the steering wheel, "Why do I need so much junk!"
My driver's side door opened suddenly and I looked up to Edward who was smirking at me.
"No need to get violent with your car"
"Shut up" I grumbled, picking my things up once again, he just continued to smirk at me. His eyes followed my every movement, which was a little daunting. He closed the door after I climbed out and waited for me to lock my car, I locked it.
"Someone's not a happy chappie this morning"
"I said shut it" I shoved him a little.
He just laughed lightly and it made me half smile. How could I be in a bad mood with him around? It's just impossible to be in a bad mood around him.
"Did you hear from Alice?" he asked, oh wait bad mood returning. Maybe its not impossible
"No" I glared at the ground.
"If it makes you feel better, I haven't heard from Jasper either"
I shot my head up, "And how is that supposed to make me feel better?"
"Ah" he rubbed the back of his neck, "I don't know"
I glared at him.
"Whoa" he put both hands up like he was defending himself "No need to be sending that glare my way"
I smirked again.
"Here" He moved closer to me, gathering my books into his arm and taking my hand with his other. I entwined my fingers with his. It was so nice to walk the halls without thinking about how many people were watching my every move. Well people looked, but they didn't really care that much, just shot us warm smiles.
I felt butterflies swarm my stomach and I moved closer to Edwards's side. He smiled down at me and stopped me in front of my locker.
"Thanks" I bit my lip and opening my locker with my one free hand. Edward wouldn't let go of the other, not that I was complaining.
Swinging the locker door open I turned to face Edward who passed me my books, I basically threw them in my locker, only picking the book I needed. I slammed it shut.
"Sheesh for a girl, you're kind of messy" he murmured, I slapped his shoulder lightly and he just laughed loud.
"I am clean" I sneered.
"I would hope so, did you ever shower this morning?" he sniffed my hair; I shoved him away and ripped my hand away quickly and folded my arms over my chest.
"Yes"
"Are you sure?" he kept sniffing my hair, "I wouldn't say you would"
I gasped slightly and stormed off. I heard him chuckling behind me and I couldn't help but smile at his childness.
I flipped him off and walked to my first class without a glance behind me. He could make it up to me later.
I walked into my roll class and sat myself right at the back of the room and slipped into my thoughts.
'Edward is nothing like I've ever dated before and it kind of scares me and pleases me at the same time. Scares me because I've never experienced the normal before and pleases me because its different. He's so calming and caring, even if he does drive me a little crazy. We haven't actually said we were dating, but I think we are? I mean are we? That's something I should talk to him about'
"Isabella Swan?"
"It's Bella"
"Miss Swan?"
"I mean, here" I stuttered out.
The teacher grunted and continued with the roll.
'Where was Alice? I hadn't seen or heard from her since yesterday morning. I still had to tell her about Emmett and his obsession with us, well our other us.. You get what I mean! She better have a good reason for not responding to me. I suppose it's a little different now, seeing as its not only us two anymore..'
"Alright, everyone have a good day" the teacher excused us as we all scattered off to our next class.
Lunch couldn't have come quick enough. I was so hungry I felt sick. I must remind myself to have more than an apple for breakfast.
I stood in the cafeteria line and grabbed my tray, quickly making my way through the line and paying I made my way to a table. Without waiting for anyone else I started to dig into my salad, scoffing it down.
"Someone's hungry" Alice giggled and sat down next to me.
I rolled my eyes and continued to eat. She just smiled and took a sip from her water, her smile widening as Jasper sat next to her.
I made a gagging noise in my head. Who forgets their friend for a boy?
I felt Edward slide into the booth next to me and I stopped eating, feeling a little sick from being so close to Alice. I scooted closer to him and buried my head into his chest breathing in deeply.
"What's with her?" I heard Alice ask, Edward just shrugged it off.
I shook my head slightly, he got me. He knew right now I didn't want to talk to her.
"Bella is it alright if we go shopping tonight?" she asked me.
"Actually" Edward butted in before I had a chance to move, "Bella and I already have plans for tonight"
"Oh" Alice murmured. Ha! Serves her right.
I moved my hand down to entwine it with his and squeezed it tightly; he squeezed back which reassured me.
"Well I'll just meet you in your room tonight" Alice chirped and I rolled my eyes, though no one saw it.
"Yeah" I muttered, turning back to my lunch and picking at it. The rest of lunch passed with the three of them making small talk and me staring at my lunch.
School was over and for the first day ever since I had been here, I was glad for it. I raced to my car, unlocking it and climbing in.
I started my baby up and clicked my seatbelt in. Someone knocked on my window which made me jump.
I turned to see Edward staring at me, I rolled my window down, "You know you do that a lot"
"Do what?"
"Tap on my car window"
He raised his eyebrow, " I suppose I do, don't I?"
"Mhmm" I murmured.
"Where are you rushing off to?"
"Um home?" I questioned.
"You're supposed to have plans with me" He pouted.
"Seriously?"
"Well if you want Alice to think so" He moved his head to the right, I followed to find Alice staring at me car oddly.
"Oh yeah" I murmured once again.
"Yeah" he smirked.
"Well get in" I smiled widely and he raced around and climbed into the passenger seat.
"Where to?"
"How about my house?"
He gulped loudly.
"Don't worry" I rolled my eyes, "No one's home, it'll be just us"
"Alright then" he clicked his seatbelt in.
I raced home pulling up in my driveway I gave a glance over to Edward whose eyes lit up in amazement.
"You live here?" his voice even sounded amazed.
"Yup" I popped the 'p'.
"Wow" was all he said which made me laugh. He gave me an odd look.
"What?"
"That's what I said about your house"
"I don't know why when you live in a mansion like that!" he sounded astonished.
"It's nothing" I waved it off, parking my car and jumping out.
He scoffed and followed me.
I let him in and took him straight up to my room.
"What? No tour?"
I laughed, "Maybe another time" I placed my bag on the bed and headed over to the hall that joined Alice's and my room together, I sighed quietly.
"I don't get what's got you so upset about Alice and Jasper" Edward moved to my side lifting my chin so he could look into my eyes.
"Me either" I sighed again, "Maybe I'm just used to having her 24/7 and her being there when I need her"
"It's odd how close you two are"
"You have no idea" I whispered to myself.
"What was that?"
"Maybe it's because we've grown up together, just us two and our families"
"Yeah, I guess so" he smiled sadly.
"I'm okay" I smiled back reassuringly.
He took my hand and squeezed tightly and leant down to give me a quick firm kiss.
"If its space Alice wants though" I pulled back, "Its space she'll get"
I turned to the hall door and turned the lock over, officially closing Alice off to my room. Turning back to Edward, I pulled on his shirt collar and gave him a long sweet kiss.
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