Only Bella could have that kind of luck.


BPOV:

I kept trying to open the door, but it wouldn't budge.

What was the point? Well, on the bright side, at least it's like I wasn't going to get hurt.

"Can't I get a hug?" I rolled my eyes before turning around.

Chinkz was facing me with his arms outstretched and a wicked glint in his eyes, accompanying his usual smirk.

I rolled my eyes again before stepping forward to give him a hug.

"What are you doing here, Chinkz?"

"Visiting you. Duh!" He said it as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"Yeah, that's pretty obvious." I stepped out of his embrace. "But what I mean is: I don't want you here! If anyone finds out you were involved with the incident at Lauren's house, you're gonna get sent to the clink too."

"Cool. Then I get to be like my favorite role model Bella." He gave me the usual shit-eating grin.

"How're the guys?"

"They've been better. Causing trouble ain't as much fun as it used to be, though."

I shook my head and pinched the bridge of my nose. Why can't they try staying out of trouble all together?

"Anyway, I came here in hopes of breaking you outta here." I looked up at him. There's no way he was serious. But he was.

"I'm fine here. Ten months isn't all that bad. No Lauren being one of the perks," I said with a chuckle.

"Well, if I knew that was a perk, then I would've tried harder to get caught by the cops."

Just as our laughter died down, the door had burst open. Why would Esme slam open her own door? She had a key to open it. I turned around to be greeted by a flushed Edward.

His eyes darted to Chinkz's arm draped over my shoulder.


EPOV:

I finally got that damned door open, only to find some guy with his arm wrapped around Bella, and they were laughing.

They were fucking laughing.

I didn't know what the hell was going on.

"Um, Edward, this is my friend Chinkz. Chinkz, this is my roommate Edward," she said as she motioned towards me.

Roommate. I guess that's what I was to her, nothing more.

"Yes. Roommate," I repeated vehemently.

I nodded to the tall tan boy beside Bella before walking out of Esme's office to Sgt. Banner's field. I shook my head as I ran the laps, wondering where she was and who that guy was to her.

Could he be more than a friend?

Possibly, seeing the way he had his arm around her.

I kept running, trying to get that girl put of my head.

Finally, as soon as it was four o'clock, I was relieved to finally retire to my bunk.

I slammed through the door, not really caring whether Bella was there or not. I grabbed my uniform and headed to the bathroom. Turning on the water as hot as it could get, I climbed into the steaming torrents. The heat relaxed my muscles and I was instantly starting to feel tranquil after all of today's events.

When I was as wrinkled as a prune, I stepped out of the shower and slipped on my shirt, only to realize a shirt was all I brought with me to the bathroom. I ran my hands through my dripping hair before calming down enough to wrap the towel around my waist.

I stepped out of the bathroom and was greeted by the sight of Bella opening the door to her room. I ignored her and walked on.

"Edward," she called out to me. Still ignoring her I passed by her angry expression.

She reached out and grabbed my arm, trying to stop me.

"What?" My reply was harsh. Her expression grew fiercer at my tone.

"What the fuck is wrong with you?"

"What the fuck is wrong with me?" I asked her incredulously. "There is nothing wrong with me. I don't have a problem."

"Oh, really? Then why did you just storm out of Esme's office earlier, for no damn reason? Why are you so angry with me? You're ready to walk past me without a word and I don't even know why. Explain it to me."

"I don't have to explain a thing to you." I broke out of her grip and headed straight to me room.

"Edward fucking Cullen, you will stay and talk to me about all of your shit," she yelled. I scoffed and was ready to open my door.

She flushed even redder and grabbed the towel from around my waist with a tug. And just like that, she had full view of my ass and all of my other, um, assets.

Faster than I would've imagined, she ran to my door and stood in front of it, blocking me from entering.

"What. The fuck. Is. Wrong. With. You." She was seething now.

"I just didn't like your friend, is all," I mumbled as I looked down at the ground, trying to cover myself up as much as possible.

"Ah, I see. You were jealous." She said with a smirk.

"I wasn't jealous!" I yelled, throwing my hands up. She looked down at my now exposed self and started to blush. I tried covering myself up again. But, I had to admit; being in front of her like this was pretty exciting and really got my blood pumping. I wasn't sure if that was a good thing with her in front of me, so I pushed her out of the way and slammed my door behind me. But I was pretty sure that I was jealous. Not that I wouls tell her that.

"By the way, Edward. You've got some pretty fine goods," she said with a life. "The view wasn't all that bad."

I threw on some boxers and opened the door, only to find that Bella was now gone. I opened her door and slammed it quickly.

Oh, shit.

I leaned my back against the door, trying to calm my breathing. I did not just see that.

But I did.

Sure, it wasn't as good as walking in on her showering, but seeing her in her bra was just as good.

Aw, dammit. Great, looks like I'm in need of another cold shower.

Bella opened her door and I fell onto my back.

"What the fuck?" I mumbled.

"Tsk, tsk. Cussing again, Edward?"

"As I recall, Miss Isabella, you were the first to cuss. Therefore, I win. You are now my slave for a week."

If I could've done it without looking foolish, I would've been cackling like a maniac.

"Fuck." I heard her cuss under her breath, causing me to laugh.

"Well, my first command of the week… hmm, let's see… Aha! Bella, you have to come to the lake with me. We're going skinny dipping." I grinned innocently back at her and watched different emotions pass through her face – shock, anger, resentment, lust, excitement, embarrassment – before anger finally won out.

"No! I will not go skinny dipping with you! I know that I'm a great catch and all," she said sarcastically, "but you have plenty of other choices. All those other girls here are desperate enough to go for you." She finished with a glare.

"Oh, yes, you are joining me. We had a bet, you lost, now you gotta do what I say."

I turned around to head out of the cabin door.

"Wait, right now?"

"Yes, right now. So, go get me my towel and we can get on our way."

Oh, yes, I was going to enjoy every second of this week.


Sorry bout the late update. I've had writer's block, and I just forced out this chapter, that's why it sucks. Okay, for now, all my stories are HIATUS.

I have no reason to update, no incentive, so I won't be updating. I've been having a dry spell, and I'm just not interested in the story anymore. I don't think I'll even continue Iron Grip anymore.

Well, thank you for reading as far as this. Enjoy your time on fanfiction!