Here comes the chapter where Mike and friends confronts Bella, Edward and Alice and they come to know that things are really better between Edward and Bella.

Warning: This chapter may contain some thoughts which are mature.

Chapter 12 : Edward and Bella

I went to my trig class for my second lecture, but my mind was always on Bella, and thus on Edward too.

Three things were as clear as clouds in Forks.

First – Edward and Bella were together. This was clear as he matched his every step with her, and as he kissed her head before leaving. It was crystal clear that he cared for her.

Second – Bella was drawn towards that wealthy and good looking chick. I didn't know how he managed to lure her, but Bella was drawn towards him in the most affectionate way possible.

Third – The untouchable Edward Cullen, who never dated a single girl, now had my Bella as her girlfriend. That boy, who never eyed a girl with love or affection, was now in love with Bella. And Bella reciprocated his feelings too for that matter.

You have to do something, Mike. Before it gets too late.

The rest of the lectures went slowly and soon bell rang indicating lunch. I went towards the cafeteria, and followed Jessica who was as usual with Lauren.

They both were talking among themselves about the same hot topic of the whole school, Edward and Bella. "You should have seen her face, Lauren, when Edward came to help her for Spanish from Trig. And Edward was with her as if Bella was a magnet and he was being pulled towards her like an iron."

"I still believe it Jess that Bella has done some serious spell on Edward. I mean how can the always alone Edward Cullen fall for Bella, instead of me... or you." she added quickly. "All students here know that we are the most beautiful girls here." She scoffed.

I rolled my eyes. How can she not see that Bella was more beautiful than her or Jess?

I joined them and we went together to get food from the counter.

We reached our table, where all had already seated. Angela was holding the card which was wrapped in a gift wrapper with 'From your friends' written on it.

It also didn't went unnoticed that she was holding Ben's hand above the table. They both were getting more deeper in their relationship by the passing days.

"What do you think? Will Bella sit with us today or not." Tyler asked. "Anyone one for a small bet – dessert treat."

Eric gave his opinion. "I say she would sit with Edward, and not with us."

"I think she would sit with us." Ben objected. "If what we are seeing is right, then she was with Edward all the time, so she would like to sit with us."

"I also agree with Ben." I gave my vote.

"I go with Tyler and Eric." Conner voted.

"I say I am with Tyler." Lauren also joined us. We all turned towards her and gave her a dumbfounded look. She was never up for any bet, then why?

"I go with Ben." Ang murmured.

"I am with you Angela." Jess squeaked. "We were her first friends."

I remembered the phrase which I used to use most often in my childhood – "speak of the devil.' As just on the cue, Edward came through the door, with Bella at her left side – his arm at her waist – and Alice at Bella's left side.

Why? Why did they have to be together? Why couldn't Bella see that I love her more than that stupid chick? Why did Edward have to fall for her? Why couldn't he pick any other girl and leave Bella alone with me? Why did Bella have to choose him and not me? We would have looked even more better! I mean look at them. It's not that Bella isn't beautiful or that, but she looks so plain in front of them, in front of their inhuman beauty. She seems like she is the odd one out among them.

But one thing was looking odd. I looked closely to see what, and then found out the difference. Edward looked less scary for one thing, and the other thing was Alice was all but bouncing on the floor as she made her way in the cafeteria. And the other odd thing was that they were the only two freak weirdos which were present today. The senior group was absent, which was odd. I had a feeling that it was because of Bella, as I had seen the look on Rosalie's face as she glared at Bella that day. Or maybe they have went for another of their camping trip.

No one can predict these awkward people.

As they entered, all the people in cafeteria turned towards them and watched as they made their way to the food counter. Edward picked two trays, one for Bella and another one for himself, while Alice picked a tray for herself. Edward smiled sweetly at her, and Bella gave him her own sweet smile as an answer. The trio came towards our table, and Bella waved towards us with a big smile on her face.

"Hii." She greeted enthusiastically.

"Hello Bella." we all replied in unison.

Her cheeks flushed with a beautiful pink blush, and she looked down at her feet. Edward helped her in her chair, which was next to Angela, and she adjusted herself and eased down in the chair. Edward kept her tray on the table, straightened himself and was about to move when Angela offered him something which I never thought she would. "Edward, Alice," she started nervously, "why don't you sit with us today? As today only you both are here, and we have some more place on our table." she offered.

How can she think of offering him our table! He had already stole Bella from me, now she is also giving him privilege to steal our table. Even Jess and Lauren gave her deathly looks, while all our mouths were open in shock of her offer.

"Thank you for your offer Angela," Edward answered in a gentle tone.

"You can sit here Edward, Alice. It would be okay. We would love it if you join us." Jessica agreed and gave him a seductive smile.

Bella was not enough for her that even my girlfriend was trapped in his showoff charm. So what if I loved Bella more? Jessica was my girlfriend and K didn't like the idea of NY girlfriend giving some seductive looks to any other boy. I bet, it is not Bella, but this freak who had done some magic on her.

Bella looked towards him, and gave him a small smile, whereas Alice mumbled a 'thank you' and sat on our table without hesitation.

After giving a deathly look to Alice, Edward also sat on our table in Bella's right side, where as Alice sat on Edward's right side.

"How are you Bella?" Angela asked.

"I am fine." she replied. Yeah she looked better, except for her leg which was surrounded by a huge cast.

"What happened?" Jess asked seeking for gossip, "You left suddenly and then this." she motioned towards the cast.

"Oh, it was nothing." she replied and drank some lemonade. "I just needed some time, and so I went to Phoenix to visit my mom. She was not there at that time, so I stayed in a hotel. Edward came with Alice and Carlisle to make some sense with me, and I agreed to meet him, but instead I met with an accident as I fell from stairs and a window." She told the whole story nonchalantly as if she was discussing a movie. Edward's face was dangerously calm, and his eyes were tight. I could see that Bella was holding his hand under the table.

"Oh!" Jess mumbled. She wanted some gossip and not the story she already knew.

"We are so happy you are back, Bella." Angela mumbled with a sigh. She was always so selfless, just like my Bella, which made me like her more. Ben also patted her hand. "You don't know how much you scared us."

"Even I am happy to be free from that hospital, Angela." Bella joked with a smile. "But I guess I won't be free of my cast soon."

"I know how you feel Bella." Eric offered. "Once I also had to wear a cast as I had a fracture." Bella laughed at that and so did all of us.

God! I love the way she laughs.

"I wish you would get free of your cast soon." Jess cried with excitement. "We could have a girls night out." she exclaimed, her voice getting her high pitched tone as it always did whenever she was too excited . "We could go for shopping – " at this Alice smiled brilliantly. " – and we could have a slumber party." to which Angela grinned while Lauren snorted. I rolled my eyes at her excitement.

"Yeah. Me too Jess." Bella agreed easily and eagerly. "But first, this cast has to go." We all laughed at her frown which made her cheeks turn to red colour.

Then suddenly Lauren was speaking to Bella. "But what about crutches? I mean, you could even use them to walk!" Her tone was all accusatory as she eyes Bella and Edward sitting together, their arms touching fully, not leaving any space between them.

No doubt she was being jealous. She was more crazy about Edward than Jessica was, which was saying something.

Edward was to say something, but then he closed his mouth and then Alice gave a reply. Her tone was a little intimidating, a beautiful sound which was used for trying to explain someone in a scary way. "Actually Lauren, she tried using the crutches but she was not able to use them properly because it hurts her leg even more. So my father, Carlisle, advised Bella to not use them and asked Edward and me to help her walk as by that she could walk even properly without hurting her more."

No one could think that this little Alice Cullen could be this daunting. Lauren shuddered at her tone and tried to mask her horror struck face as a nonchalant one and concentrated on her food.

The scene become a little awkward and so the silence, and we all started eating out food. Edward had picked her sandwich and juice while he brought a small granola bar for himself and so did Alice. I also ate my sandwich and pizza while we talked. It also became a little awkward as Jessica started a little show of PDA, and she also started playing with me as I ate my lunch. It was so erotic. She crossed her legs, showing me a little glimpse of her legs. God! I wanted to take her right now. Then she started tracing her fingers over my legs and I couldn't concentrate on any other thing. Then it became a little strange, and at the same time embarrassing as Bella was sitting in front of me, whereas Jessica was doing all that stuff. I mean the girl I liked was trying to seduce me in front of the girl whom I loved, who was sitting with her boyfriend.

I looked at Jessica who met my gaze and mouthed 'later'. I flashed her a quick one, already waiting for the school to over so I could enjoy some time with her.

When Bella finished her sandwich and juice and drank some water, Edward took out some medicines out of his pocket and handed them to Bella. She sighed, nodded, closed her eyes and took the pills.

"How are you Edward, Alice?" Austin asked timidly.

Ugh! Why was he even asking them when we all were trying to ignore him. And why does it even matter? I would be more than happy if he feels sick or panicked. Who cares about him. But Alice in the other hand was a different story. She should feel better. After all she was my second crush in this high school after Rosalie.

"We are fine." Alice answered. Edward nodded with his crooked smile to which Jess sighed with longing.

"Why did you went to Phoenix, Edward." I asked. I was curious to get that answer. "I mean, Bella just said she needed time, so why did you flew to Phoenix?" He was surely a lovesick, who didn't know how to give time to the one who asked for some space. I mean, if Jessica would have ran away from me for some space issue, I would have at least given her a two days time before approaching her. He is such a doll, and Bella is becoming a little weird too by being in his company.

"I know I was being a jerk by following her, but she left so abruptly, that I couldn't help but go there and confront her." He answered me. There was no way one couldn't hear the sincerity in his voice. I huphed almost inaudibly and gave attention to my sandwich.

"So now you both are together." Ben asked.

"So does it seems." Alice sang and we all chuckled at her playfulness, while Bella's blush became more, and Edward put his arms around her shoulders, wrapping her in his embrace. She looked down at her lap while Edward smiled and kissed her head.

"We have something for you Bella." Jess sang and motioned Angela to take out the gift.

"From all of us." Angela added and gave her the card.

"Um, thank you all." Bella replied with her flushed cheeks.

"Open it." Jess exclaimed.

"Um, I'd love to, but I am called by the principal, so I am heading there." she explained with hesitation.

"Then you should go there Bella. It's not a good thing to make principal wait."

"Yeah." Bella agreed. "I'll see you all later, and once again thanks for the card." We all waved her bye, and after that trio was out of the cafeteria, I exhaled sharply.

"Why did you ask that freak to sit with us Ang?" I hissed.

"Oh come on, I just thought it was the right thing to do." Ang defended herself.

"Yeah, the right thing, indeed." I scoffed.

"So, who are coming for the dessert treat?" Ben asked changing the topic. We all agreed and decided to meet at nine thirty for a small ice – cream party. When the bell rang for biology, I went towards class.

When I arrived, Bella was not in the class and so was that Cullen. I went to my place and leaned my head on the desk. Mr. Banner came and was adjusting the pile of notes, when Edward and Bella came, as usual together – all heads shot up to see Edward coming with Bella, who had her usual pink in cheeks, and Edward was looking smug – and came towards their table. After settling Bella in her seat, Edward made his way to Mr. Banner and gave him a sort of note. They talked a little while Bella played with the edge of the desk. After one minute Edward went back to Bella and sat beside her. While all of this happened, not only I, but almost everyone was looking to and fro from Edward to Bella.

Mr. Banner was about to show us one of his presentation slide regarding the animal body structure after a small introduction of ten minutes. After ten minutes, when he explained us the basic part of our today's video, he switched off the light, and my eyes immediately fell on Bella.

Bella had her face rested on his shoulder, while Edward was playing with her hair, his eyes never on the movie. I tried to concentrate on movie from time to time, but as soon as I concentrated on movie, I moved my face to watch Bella. She was either watching Edward or resting her head on his shoulder or tracing lines on his arm, whereas Edward was always playing with her hair and looking at her.

Ugh! I wanted to be the one who ran his hand through her brown hair. I wanted to give her the shoulder on which she could rest her head on. I wanted to sit beside her and be her personal crutch. Not that freak! How come he get everything that I ever want? Luxurious cars, extremely good and expensive clothes, no need to worry about money, every girls attention, and most importantly Bella.

The whole while the slide was played, Bella was practically leaning on Edward's side. And he was too. I was thinking they would even kiss taking advantage of the dark, but they never did anything other than touching each other by their hands. After the forty minutes slide, Mr. Banner gave us an early leave. I went out of the class as neither Bella and Edward made a move and Mr. Banner talked to them. I wanted to listen, but Mr. Banner told me to leave. I went outside of the class to meet Jessica, who was leaving by the wall.

"Hey Jess," I called, "you are early!"

"Yeah." She giggled. "Spanish class ended early."

"So did Biology." I mumbled as I put an arm around her shoulder and brought her close to me. At least I have a beautiful girlfriend! I kissed her cheek and planted a seducing kiss on her neck.

She giggled. "Someone will catch us Mike." She muttered, and at the same time Edward came out with a clinging Bella and they interrupted our PDA moment. Jess blushed as she found Edward watching us. Bell rang at the same time releasing the awkward silence and I ran to gym after telling bye to Jessica and Bella while Jess ran in her Biology class.

In gym, I thought about talking with Bella, personally. So when I changed in my gym dress, I saw Bella sitting in a place far off the basketball court. I went there and sat next to her.

"Hey Bella." I greeted her cheerfully.

"Hii Mike." She smiled."Thanks for the flowers and chocolates. They were great!"

I knew she would like them. How can she not when I have given her with so much love. "You're welcome." I said a little too loud, ecstatic. "So, you really got lucky, as now you got an excuse to not play games." I joked.

"Yeah, I think so." She also played along.

"So, finally you and Cullen are a thing." I exclaimed, though my insides were shouting to tell her she is mine. How could she do this to me! I know she had some interest in me. One wouldn't smile anyhow to convince another.

"Yeah. When I went to Phoenix, I finally got it that I couldn't stay away from him, no matter what." She smiled, as if she was telling this directly to Edward and not me.

"Wow, this is great." I again showed fake enthusiasm. She smiled sweetly.

"So, when will you get free of this cast." I changes the topic.

"Carlisle says it would take two to three more weeks," she answered with a grimace, "but I hope it gets off after school end, so that I could escape gym." She joked.

"Yeah, that would be good for you, ditching gym." I muttered and she laughed.

This time she changed the topic. "How are things going between you and Jess?" She asked.

My mind diverted to Jess, and her legs which she was showing today to me through her skirt in the lunch and how the things ended between us in the lunch room and outside the Biology class. I cannot wait more for school to end. "Things are well between us." I answered with a huge smile.

"Well that's good. I really hope the best for you two, Mike."

"Thank you Bella." I replied with awe. She is really a good friend. With that I went towards the basketball court as Mrs. Clapp called for game.

After gym, Edward again showed up towing Bella out of gym. I watched them going out in the shiny Volvo with Alice. Jess joined me, and put her hand around my waist.

"What are you thinking Mike?"

I turned towards her, and smiled angelically. I moved my head to speak in her ear. "I was thinking you look good with that skirt, but not as good as you look without it." I stroked her collarbone and down her throat towards her collar showing my point. "And I was thinking that my mom and dad would be busy today in the shop, and I am having no work today. So I am alone today in the house till evening." I stroked her neck. "Wanna give me company?" I asked her seductively.

"I would love to." She breathed and took my hand eagerly leading us towards my car.

Bella have to give her notes for leave to all the teacher and Edward does that work for her.

Mike and Jessica will always have lustful minds.

Mike will be joining the work from Monday so he is free for today.

If Edward would have answered Lauren, then he would have exploded to her not so friendly thoughts and so Alice answers for her. Also Bella doesn't answers as Edward hates it when Bella has to answer for his mistakes (as Edward always puts it).