Chapter 12: The after math

Alice and I walk to the office to get me some ice for my head. "Alice, really it's not that bad. It's barely noticeable."

"Bella, we have to go to the office and check in, I don't see anyone knowing that it was us but this will be the final thing for us to make sure we are free and in the clear."

"Hey Mrs. Carpenter, Bella got hit in the head with a volleyball and needs to see the nurse. Can we get a pass for when we go back to gym to change before we head to our next class?"

"Sure Miss Cullen, no problem, I'll write you both one and you can just fill in the time so you aren't in a rush."

"Thanks Mrs. Carpenter."

We got me a bag of ice and started our way back to the gym locker room to change back into our normal clothes. Just as we were walking in, I heard a loud scream coming from the mirror area. I smiled to myself knowing just who it was. Jessica.

Alice and I laughed to ourselves as we walked by and saw her bright blue hair. Lauren should be very soon, I was about to say to Alice but as I opened my mouth, out she ran, screaming at Jessica wanting to know what she did to her.

That was even more funny then Jessica herself. Alice and I changed and headed out to our next class.

"Hey Ali, Jess is in your class and Lauren is in mine, we'll have to let each other know how the itching powder did."

"Cool Bella, Emmett will love this prank. He already thinks you are a down girl."

"What am I?"

"Oh Bells, down means cool, sorry I forget you're only a mere child still." Then she laughed her little pixie bell laugh and off to class we went.

"Bella, love can I talk to you?"

"Yeah, hold on one minute, please." I mentally added, 'Of course, Edward, anytime anyplace, you name it and I will be there with bells on.' How could I ever say no to him? Edward was pure perfection. A light in a dark dead end road.

"Bella?"

"Sorry Edward, I was off in my own world. What would you like?" Say me, say me!

"How did things go, besides you getting hit in the head? Also, remind me to get Mike back for hitting you."

"Edward, he didn't hit me on propose, at least I don't think so. He doesn't even know what Jessica did to me. Did you see her hair? I just love it."

"I saw it Bella, it was very funny. You're very clever. Bella, can I come over or you come over to my house after school so we can talk?"

"Sure Edward, we can go to your house, just follow me home and I can catch a ride with you, alright?"

"Sounds great, maybe you can spend the night with Alice tonight." He mentally added, 'Hopefully.'

He walked me to my next class and kissed me on my lips, I leaned in closer to take in his scent. Lauren walks by into the class and just rolled her eyes at us.

"Thank you so much Edward, for everything you're doing for me today."

"No problem Bella, trust me, it isn't. I have enjoyed it as much, if not, more then you have. We should stay with it and make everyone jealous." He thought to himself, 'I just don't want to share her with anyone else. I am falling for Bella, hard.'

I walked into class and all that was on my mind was Edward till I saw Lauren start to scratch and then it got worst. She was almost in tears, she was scratching so badly.

"Sir, I need to go to the nurse, something's wrong."

"No Lauren, you'll be fine, just sit still or you will have detention for disrupting class."

I was laughing so hard on the inside so I didn't give myself away. I heard Lauren tell the poor girl next to her that she didn't understand why Jessica would do this to her, she though they were friends. About time someone gave these two a taste of their own medicine.

Class ended without any more fuss from her and I was hurrying to get out and find Alice to see if she cared if I spent the night with her. I had plans with Jacob on Sunday but nothing tomorrow and I hope to spend it with the Cullen's.

"Bella," I heard Alice call and when I turned to talk to her, I tripped over my little feet and almost hit the floor. Edward grabbed me just before my made contact with the ground.

"Bella, it would be so fun if you stay, we can do a makeover and-"

"Wait right there Alice, makeover okay maybe but anything else. We need to study and I also need help with math, you know."

"Alright Bella, you don't have to be my own personal Barbie doll all night, you can have some time with Edward also if you want to."

"Thanks Alice, I'll see you in a bit, I have to go home, call Charlie, and pack a few things before I can come okay?"

"Edward, don't keep Bella too long from me or I'll tell her you know."

"No Alice, you won't, it's not your place, and besides you don't want to go against me do you?"

"No Edward, I'll see you when you and Bella get home."

Edward walked me out to my truck, opens the door, and kissed me on my forehead. Then he quickly ran to his car and followed me home. He was at my door before I got my seatbelt unbuckled.

"Hey there, you," I said as I smiled up at him and he reached in, helped me unbuckle, and helped me out of the truck.

"Bella, love you're so beautiful." Then he brushed a stray hair out of my face and tucked it behind my ear. I blushed, of course. What is he doing? No one is watching here.

Don't get me wrong; the more his hands touch me the happier I am. I looked up into his eyes and he smiled a big toothy smile and I felt light headed, he dazzled me that much.

"Bella, are you all right?" Then I felt him pick me up and the next thing I knew I was sitting on my couch.

"I'm sorry Edward, I don't know what happened. One minute I'm fine and then the next, I breathe your scent in, look up to kiss you, and then I'm brought now to my knees."

"Yeah Bella, I have that effect on people all the time. I thought I told you that?" He mentally added, 'Maybe I should tell her now before she's in too deep. Bella, I'm in love with you but the bad news is that I am a monster. An evil bloodsucking monster.'

"Edward, can I say something that I think without it hurting your feelings if I'm wrong? I would never want to do anything to hurt you."

"Sure Bella, I want it all laid out between us anyway." Then Edward's cell phone went off and he looked at me and then at his phone and I nodded for him to take it. I used this time to gather my things from upstairs. Then I went into the kitchen to call my dad and let him in on my weekend plans with Alice and with Jacob.

By the time I was off the phone Charlie had told me to not forget to spend Sunday with Jake like I had promised, we hung up and I turned around to see Edward with a frown on his face.

"What's wrong Edward?"

"Jacob Black, Bella. I just don't understand how you can hang out with him and kiss him and just plain enjoy being around him, he's just a child after all."

"He's only a few years younger than we are, Edward."

"Can we please go for a small drive Bella, before we go to my house? I have something that I have to share with you and it can't wait any longer."

"Yeah, sure, let's go, I'm ready. Should we call Alice and let her know?"

"No, this was her idea and it's a good one." So we walked to his Volvo and he helped me in, then quickly (man, he's fast) ran around to his side and got in. He drove at "Edward speed" again, which is very, very fast.

We came to a clearing and a small foot trail. Oh no, I'm going to fall and he won't want to be my friend anymore. He stopped, we got out, and off to the trail we headed. He walk at my slow, careful pace and after an hour we were at an open field, no that can't be, what it was just too beautiful for words.

All the blue, yellow, and orange flowers dancing along the tall but not too over grown wheat grass. In the middle was a big cliff drop and the flowers over there were red, white, and purple. So peaceful, I was in love and more ways than one.

"Bella, this is my favorite place, I come here to think and to just work things out sometimes. This is my Zen place."

"I love it Edward, its great." Then he took my hand and walked me over to the edge of the shadows with the sun hitting the ground, this place looked like a storybook place.

"Edward, can I ask you my question now, please?"

"Sure Bella, but just one, I have to tell and show you something."

I stuttered a little before I spoke, "I-I think I know what you are. You see I was talking to my best friend and he was telling me about a story about some "cold ones" and he said that his great-grandfather knew your family. Well, I told him that you had just moved here a few years back and he told me that you had lived here before when he was little."

"That Jacob Black is he from La Push?"

"Yes, he is why?"

"No reason Bella, please finish your question, please."

"Anyways, I don't think that you or your family are human, well not anymore. Edward how old are you?"

"Seventeen, Bella."

"Edward, how long have you been seventeen?"

"For a while, love."

"Edward, are you a vampire?'

"If I said yes Bella, would you be scared? Would you run away and not want to be our friend? My heart would break if that happened, I don't like to be away from you Bella."

"I don't care who or what you are Edward, but I would like to know more about your history and how long you have been alive."

"Bella are you not worried about what I eat?"

"No, I guess not, I read that you kill and eat or drink animal blood because your eyes are golden. I also read that vampires who drink human blood have red eyes. Edward, are you going to hurt me?"

"No Bella, I would hope that I have enough willpower to not hurt you. You're very important to me let's just say."

"See, I just knew that you were safe for me. I feel very safe and protected around you. I like spending time with you, Edward."

"Bella, I think that I, myself, and your young friend, Jacob Black, find that we are not very different when it comes to you and matters of our hearts. Do you understand what I am trying to tell you?"

"Edward, are trying to tell me that you might have some feelings for me other than just as friends?" Then he smiled his mind blowing crooked smile and I just melted into the earth of this beautiful meadow.

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