A/N Wow, that was a long time between posts! I'm so sorry! I will try to not let that happen again! I promise! I already have 14 done and beta'd just in case things get crazy again. Most of you know I started a new job if you follow me on twitter, thank you to all the supporters! Things got a little nutty between the new job and the Vegas Nerds Gone Wild trip. It was awesome and I love my job, just not a lot of free time. No excuses though! The next chapter is awaiting your favor. I hope you like where this is going. I'll post more at the end!

Per the usual- I own tickets to Fargo, ND with hopefully no woodchipper in sight. SM owns the characters, I just make them act like sluts and ssholes ;)

Without delay, here's Peeper!

Part 13

It's been days.

She didn't come over that night. She didn't come over the next day or during the weekend either.

I saw her in class but she ignored me like I was nothing. She had to have seen me and Angela and misunderstood just like I thought she would. I tried to stop her in the hall and explain, but she evaded me very well by weaving her little bitty body through the throngs of people. I even tried pissing her off a few times in class, but she gave me nothing. It was torture. Even fighting with her was better than being nothing to her.

For days now I've been trying to look for her without actually looking like I'm looking for her. I want to explain but then I think, "What am I supposed to explain?" So I saw you through the window and you saw me with her and while yes, I shouldn't look through your window, I did, and I do, but it's okay. The girl on my bed is not the girl I want on my bed, that'd be you. So let's forget all this nonsense, shall we?

"So we're on?"

Huh?

I look over and see my sister and Jasper looking at me expectantly.

"Huh?" Yet again, I'm missing conversation. That seems to be happening a lot this week.

"Edward, snap the fuck out of it!" my sister whines. "Jasper talk to him, he's been in a coma for days. Either bring back my Edward or beat his ass." And with that my adorable little sister stomps off.

"Umm… lil' fella," Jasper taps me on my arm, "you okay there, lil' guy?" he asks condescendingly.

"Yeah, I'm good, fucknut. What's up?" I say as we round the corner headed toward class.

"Well buddy, it seems your squirrelly, ninja-like sister has volunteered the two of us, your twin, his love, and some other folks to set up for the prom next month."

"She whaa?" I look at him incredulously and just kind of stand there gaping at him like a moron.

"Yeah… no one ever told me that your sister was like a fucking Jedi… I don't remember saying yes, but apparently I did. You and some other kiddos are in charge of decor and the electronics. I'm apparently helpin' her with music and ambiance with the AV kids." He makes a swirling whoop-de-doo motion with his hands and I raise my eyebrow at him. "Your brother and Rosie are workin' on the fliers and e-vites with that Cheney kid. It's a full on assault on the school, man! She's takin' no prisoners!"

"There's no sense in arguing with her… she'll just beat you with your own balls. Just smile and nod," I say as we swerve around some freshmen helping their friend wrestle with their locker.

"I like it rough, Cullen, but I'm not willing to get browbeaten with my own nutsack."

"Then don't piss her off and you'll be fine. What's with you two anyway. Why are you spending so much time with her? And being all nice?" I punch him in the arm and we stop outside the door of our classroom.

"She's nice. She's smart. She's se-" I cut him off with my hands and voice.

I shove him slightly. "If you tell me you have a thing for my sister, I'll kill you."

"A duel to the death then." He smirks and raises an eyebrow at me. "You can't intimidate me Cullen, I have your number. You are so sick into that new chick it's not even funny, so don't give me shit." He glowers at me while fiddling with the chain at his side.

I decide to ignore his Bella comment. He doesn't need ammo if he wants to get with Alice. "Fuck you, that's my sister. And I may not be all that intimidating right now, but I guarantee you'll be afraid of me if you fuck with my sister. And you know Emmett benches two-twenty-five."

"I do know this… oh look there's 'hot new girl'," and with that he leans back on the wall as I flip around like a whipped puppy. I can't fucking help it. Just the mention of her makes me retarded.

I see Bella talking to Mike Newton. She's actually smiling... why is she smiling at that dickweed? My body revolts against me as I see her reach up and pull a piece of lint off of his shirt and he leans down and whispers something in her ear. I slam my hand into the locker outside the door and push past Jasper into the classroom.

It's finally Friday. My week has been utter shit. It's been so hard trying to keep an eye out for a chance to speak to Bella, but not look like it. I feel rather stupid on a regular basis kind of peering around; I'm guessing that I'm starting to look a lot like Lauren and Jessica, the way they stalk me in the halls. Loitering around her locker, just hoping to catch a glimpse of her. Hoping not to see her with Newton or any other dick. Wandering past her classes as the bell rings hoping she'll walk out. But it's been four days of absolutely nothing. She's evading and avoiding, I'm sure of it. It's pissing me off. Every girl in this school but three are on me like a merit badge on a scout uniform; one is my baby sister, one is fucking my troglodyte brother, and one is Bella Swan. All are huge pains in my ass.

As I walk into Bio I look around, but she's not there so I sit down quickly and decide I'm going to ignore her today. I've tried quite a few times to strike up conversations during labs, but she's turned monosyllabic on me. As she walks in I notice that she's with Tyler and Mike, both of them looking at her like she hung the moon. These two won't give up will they? She's not that great... okay, yeah... no. UGH! I clench my hand and snap my pencil in half. Shit.

Tyler eyes me warily as he sits down at his table behind me and Bella sits next to me. Mike comes over and leans down on our table and continues his chat with Bella.

"So, I'm thinkin' you should come by about one?"

"Sure, sounds good."

What? What sounds good?

I must've made a noise because both of them look at me quickly so I look away and busy myself with the textbook.

"I'll talk to you later," Mike says as he wanders off.

I look up and she's glaring at me. I must give her a look because she huffs and says, "Fuck off, Edward" in a small, but determined voice.

"What?" She's still not looking at me.

"You heard me."

"What are you doing with that dick?" Oh, now I have her attention.

"That's none of your business. Like you and Angela are none of mine."

"You have no idea what happened!" I respond without my brain's approval, but then Mr. Banner walks by handing out quizzes.

I get nowhere with Bella during Bio. She ignores me through the quiz and the discussion after, and I even try passing her a note asking her to meet with me to talk, but she just crumples the paper and drops it to the floor. At this point I am ready to wring her neck. I shoot out of my seat and make a beeline for Lit and sit down before anyone else, giving me some time to clear my head.

I see Angela walking in with Bella and Angela looks kind of freaked out. I think Bella has finally said something to her. I look away and pretend to be busy but try to hear what they say.

"I only borrowed a book. It was a way for me to, ya know, have something to say," I hear Angela stammer. She quiets down quickly and I look up to see Ben walking in and sitting down.

"Okay, I get it, we'll talk more later, okay?" Bella says quietly. At this point I can't control myself and I turn slightly to look at her. Her eyes are locked with mine, not Angela's.

I quickly look away, relieved and irritated at the same time. Why would she let Angela explain, but not me?

Mrs. Cope brings class to order and begins to tell us about our final projects that we'll be working on this last month and a half of school. She says that she'll be partnering us together within pairs that will "elevate and challenge our abilities." This leads me to believe she's going to pair smart kids with the not so smart ones. I fear a Jessica Stanley pairing in my future.

"I've written the pairs on this chart. You will draw a mythological story at random and you and your partner will work together to create some kind of presentation to share with the class. It will need both a written and a visual presentation that is equally worked on by both partners and you will grade each other as well as you will receive a grade from me."

I'm half paying attention, but the more I sit, the more my ire builds. Bella wouldn't listen, she wouldn't even give me chance. I just don't get it. I know I'm an ass and I know I piss her off, but still... I'm a good guy. I need her to know I'm a good guy. These warring feelings of wanting to kiss her and wanting to smack her are driving me insane. I just...

I'm brought out of my thoughts by Bella standing next to my desk. I see everyone moving around desks and talking excitedly and I look up at her in confusion. She looks down at me and raises her eyebrow in a cute yet condescending manner. My fingers twitch on the top of my desk.

"Are you planning on joining me or are you just going to sit there and let me do all the work, Princess?"

"What?" Oh my god, this girl!

"Lucky for you, I'm your partner for the final project. A pluses all around," and she wiggles her fingers like a spastic cheerleader or something.

"You're my partner for the project?" I repeat, dumbfounded.

"Oh, I see this is going to be a fun month. Yes, Ed, you and I are partners. Yet, again," she says, her tone dripping with irritation.

"What the fuck is your problem?" I glare at her. She pushes all my buttons and I do not know what to do with myself when she's around me.

"You are my problem Edward," she says as Mrs. Cope walks over.

"I'm excited to see what you two do with this assignment," she chirps as she hands me our paper.

"Diana and the Hunter," I say quietly.

"You mean the Peeping Tom that's eaten by his dogs?" she snaps.

"He was not a Peeping Tom... She's a Goddess for Christsake," I retort. "He was astounded by her beauty. He couldn't help himself." I'm about to rant some more but Mrs. Cope interrupts our discussion.

"Please read the synopsis quickly then get started on brainstorming ideas for your presentations to the class."

"I'll read it since you don't seem to be a fan."

I make a "go ahead" motion with my hands and listen.

"The myth of Diana and Actaeon is a disturbing one. Diana is the virgin goddess of the wild places - killer as well as protectress of furry things, protectress of girls evolving from virgin to mother - and killer of women in childbirth. The goddess - seemingly a grown woman, but paradoxically one destined never to reach womanhood, the "eternal teenager - is observed by a young huntsman as she bathes naked in a stream. He stares in fascination and awe at the most beautiful vision ever beheld by man. But his harmless voyeurism leads to tragedy; Diana sees him, and fears he will boast of what he's seen. And so she turns him instantly into a stag - which his own 50 hounds then tear apart. This is one of many myths which unmasks the Greek male's fear of women- female beauty is not just there for his enjoyment - it has a power to trap and then destroy."

Her voice hypnotizes me as I listen to her speak of this poor voyeur and his untimely demise.

"The poor guy, he had no idea."

"The pervert was peeking and got his just desserts."

"You can't believe that he should die for looking upon a Goddess and admiring her beauty?"

"I can. He wasn't invited to watch her."

"Just because you aren't invited doesn't mean you can't behold the beauty you see... doesn't mean that you have ill intentions."

"Then why didn't he make his presence known? Why didn't he declare himself to her?"

"Maybe he was afraid, she's a Goddess after all."

"That's absurd. Men held all the power then."

"She was a Goddess... she had all the power, obviously. He had the right to be afraid. She killed him!"

"He killed himself."

"Are you insane?" I must've said this loudly because I realize everyone is staring at us. Thank goodness the bell rings.

"You are a complete..." she stops mid-sentence as she's picking up her things and turns for the door.

"I'm a what?" I say, egging her on as we reach the hallway. This is the most she's spoken to me in a week.

"I, I, I... you're a self-righteous, transparent, cocky asshole," she says flatly.

"You are a two-faced, hypocritical, little girl, Bella Swan!" I can't believe she'd call me out. "What the hell is wrong with you, can't you see anything?"

"What's going on?" I suddenly realize that Jasper is standing next to me. He puts his hand on Bella's shoulder. "Are you okay?" he says in a kind manner with a little more Southern gentlemanly inflection than normal.

"Yes, I'm okay." She glares over at me.

"I'm Jasper Whitlock. And you are Bella Swan?"

"I am. Nice to finally meet you, Jasper." She then smiles widely at him and I have the urge to punch Jasper. She looks back over at me and her smile fades. "I'm sorry. I need to go," she says quickly.

I see them smile at each other. He seems to have calmed her instantly... I seem to rile her instantly. Something about them smiling at each other just makes me more angry. Bella turns and walks away.

"What the fuck was that, Jasper?" I say as I smack him with my hand across his shoulder.

"What? You were losing it, fucker, I saved your hide. She was gonna serve your ass up on a platter. Don't you realize you need to play it better than that?"

"Play what? I am not playing anything."

And with that I walk away from my friend and hope like hell he didn't just charm his way into Bella's heart.

A/N Anyone else get turned on when the were arguing? I love hot, smart people!
Speaking of... anyone wanna read somethin' kickass by a smart, hot girl? Check out my beta- SuperstarNanna's story Cura Te Ipsum, it's in my faves!

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I posted my inspiration for CH 14 on there, if you want a teaser! ;)