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Chapter 21

Bella woke up the next day not knowing how she got in her own bed. The last thing she remembered was cuddling up to Jasper on the couch watching a movie.

She rolled over and smiled at the pile of messy blankets on the air mattress next to her bed. She knew it could only mean that Jasper spent the night again.

She slowly got up and got her clothes and toiletry bag and went to take a shower and get ready for school.

When she got downstairs, Jasper was waiting with a plate of bacon, scrambled eggs and toast. Bella could see her old recipe book open on the counter next to the stove and her heart swelled with love for this incredible boy, no man that was hers.

She went over to him and threw her arms around his neck, kissing him with all the love she felt, trying to convey what words couldn't say.

She looked deeply into his almost black eyes, and she felt like she could see into his soul. There was so much love in his eyes, but she could also see a lot of sadness, guilt and hurt and she wished that she could wipe it all away and just leave love, peace and acceptance.

"Thank you so much for taking care of me the last couple of days." Bella said with an emotional voice and tears of love, happiness and gratitude in her eyes.

"Always, my Beautiful Angel." Jasper said smiling tenderly.

They stood there getting lost in each others eyes, reading each others souls and feeling each others emotions. It was like they became one in that moment.

Just then Bella's stomach began grumbling, shocking them back to reality. Bella blushed and Jasper chuckled, motioning for her to sit down and eat her breakfast.

She ate quickly, and enjoyed every last bite, like someone who has been without food for days. When she was finished Jasper grabbed the plate and washed it quickly, before taking her hand and leading her out the door and to his car, where he opened the door for her before getting into the drivers seat and driving to school.

Bella felt nervous, she knew Jessica and Lauren has been suspended, but she didn't know what the other students would do or say. First she got Mike arrested and now Lauren and Jessica. She was sure the other kids would blame her and go out of their way to make her life more difficult.

Jasper, feeling her nervousness and understanding why she was feeling that way, sent her a small burst of peace and courage.

Bella felt the strange emotions entering her system and thought it strange. She looked over to Jasper speculatively, but he was looking at the road, humming one of the tunes he used to sing for her over the phone.

They pulled up at the school and Bella got out slowly. It seemed like everyone was staring at her and a couple of students even smiled and waved at her. Bella was shocked speechless, that wasn't the reaction she was expecting, but she didn't want a good thing go to waste so she gave a small smile and wave back.

Bella's morning classes passed by with more smiles, waves and even a couple of students greeting her. She felt very confused, they were treating her like she was some kind of hero.

When it was time for lunch, Bella and Jasper walked over to their usual table, where Jasper pulled out her chair and Edward pushed her lunch tray over to her. She smiled in thanks, before starting to eat.

Just as she was about to take a bite, someone cleared their throat behind her. Bella looked around surprised that anyone actually approached her.

"Hi, Bella. I'm Tyler and me and my friends are planning a picnic in the park on Saturday and we were wondering if you and the Cullens would like to join us?" A tall, dark skinned boy asked nervously.

Bella stared at him shocked before asking: "Me? B...but why?"

Tyler rubbed his neck a bit embarrassed. "You are like our new hero, Bella. Those two bitches has been making everyone's lives hell on earth." He said, blushing lightly.

Bella couldn't believe that everyone was seeing her as a hero and she looked over at Jasper questioningly. Jasper smiled and nodded at her.

"Yeah, sure. That sounds like fun." Bella said hesitantly.

"Cool. Meet us at the park at eleven." Tyler said with a big smile before turning and walking back to his friends.

"Wow." Was all Bella could think to say. She has always been the freak in school and now she was seen as the hero for getting Jessica and Lauren into trouble.

Bella turned back to her food and started picking at it absentmindedly until Jasper cleared his throat pulling her from her thoughts.

Bella blushed, but starting eating her lunch and paid attention to the conversation going on around her.

Alice was planning everyone's outfits for the coming picnic and she seemed more enthusiastic and bubbly than usual. Bella couldn't understand what the big deal was, it's just a picnic.

The bell rang signaling the end of lunch and they got up to go to their separate classes. Before Bella knew it the final bell rang and they headed out toward Jasper's car.

When they got outside Bella was shocked to see Charlie's cruiser parked in the parking lot and just as she was going to go to him, Mike Newton got in and Charlie drove away. She was confused as to why Charlie would pick up Mike Newton, but she shook it off and continued on to Jasper's car.

They got in and drove home to get another shock. Charlie's cruiser was parked in the drive way. Bella got really nervous as this was unusual for him.

Getting out Bella and Jasper walked hand in hand to the house and when they entered Charlie called: "Bella, Jasper can you please come to the dining room?"

They walked into the dining room to get yet another shock. Next to Charlie was Mike Newton. Bella didn't understand what the hell was going on and she was getting scared.

Charlie seeing the fear on Bella's face quickly reassured her: "Sweetheart, Mike is here to apologize and to tell you what really happened the day he came here. You don't have to be afraid, but please give him a chance to explain."

"O...okay." Bella said softly.

She went to take a seat across from Mike and when she looked up she gasped. His eyes had a haunted look in them and she couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

"Bella, firstly I want to say how sorry I am for what I did that day. It was wrong of me and I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me." Mike said with so much guilt in his voice that it brought tears to Bella's eyes.

Bella couldn't speak because of the lump in her throat so she just nodded and motioned for him to carry on.

"The day I came here, I got a phone call from Jessica and Lauren. They told me that you told them that you were home alone and that you wanted me to come over. That you wanted to get to know me... better, if you catch my drift." Mike said looking Bella straight in the eye.

He could see when realization hit Bella and he carried on: "When I got here and you were acting all shy and told me to wait in the living room, I thought you were playing hard to get. At first I decided to play along, but then I got impatient and cornered you in the kitchen." Mike said, for the first time looking down, guilt and shame clear on his face.

"I truly am sorry. I never would have acted that way if I knew you didn't really say those things. Please, please forgive me and say that we can try to be friends." Mike said pleadingly.

Bella was full on crying by then. Mike was just as much a victim as she was, even if he was stupid for believing them.

Bella got up and went over to Mike, giving him a hug, saying: "I forgive you, Mike and I'm sorry for hitting you over the head. And I guess we can try being friends."

"I deserved getting hit." Mike said smiling, relief shining in his eyes.

Jasper felt Mike's sincerity and he hated those two bitches even more. He stood up and offered Mike his hand, which Mike shook a bit shocked, but relieved as well, that Jasper offered him his silent forgiveness.

Charlie smiled, he was glad he brought Mike to sort things out with Bella. He was happy to see Bella making a new friend, she could use some more friends after everything she has been through.

Mike told him on the way over that everyone at school saw Bella as their new hero. Apparently Jessica and Lauren has been making everyone's lives a living hell.

Charlie got up and said: "Well Mike, I think it's time to get you home."

"Sure, Chief." Mike said getting up and saying goodbye to Bella and Jasper.

After Charlie and Mike left, Bella just sat there, thinking about everything that Mike said.

"Are you okay, Angel?" Jasper asked concerned.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking." Bella said.

"Want to share?" Jasper asked.

"It's just... I can't believe those bitches would use an innocent guy to get to me! They don't even know me! Why?! Why would they do something like that?" Bella asked getting angry.

"Well, from what I gathered, they are jealous, because all the guys were drawn to you since you started school and they want all the attention focused on them." Jasper said softly, taking Bella into his arms.

Bella immediately calmed down. She couldn't understand it, but whenever Jasper touched her she felt calm. She felt like she was finally whole.

The rest of the week passed by much the same way. More and more students approached Bella and the Cullens and slowly they were integrated with the rest of the kids from school.

Saturday arrived and Bella was looking forward to the picnic. She made a lot of new friends during the week and the Cullens weren't treated like freaks anymore. Finally it seemed like Bella could have a normal life, just being herself.

Jasper came to pick her up and they went over to the park were his family were waiting for them, before they went over to the spot where the picnic was set up.

Everyone was happy to see them and greeting were passed around. Soon everyone was laughing and playing around.

Jessica and Lauren watched the picnic from a little way away and got really angry when they saw everyone having fun. They couldn't believe Bella and the Cullens were invited but they weren't. They decided this would be the perfect time to exact their revenge.

They saw a little boy playing with his ball and called him over. They paid him $20 to take a bottle of water over to Bella and tell her that he bought it for her because he thought she was beautiful.

The little boy couldn't believe that he could make $20 just by taking a bottle of water over to the girl. She was pretty so it would be easy to convince her that he bought the water for her.

He approached Bella slowly and when she caught his eyes he motioned for her to come over. He held out the bottle of water to her and said that he wanted to give it to her because she was so pretty.

Bella blushed, but she thought the little boy was adorable and she didn't want to hurt his feelings, so she accepted the water with a smile.

He smiled back before running back the way he came from happy to have made such an easy $20.

Bella was thirsty from all the playing around and she didn't think twice about drinking the water. She returned to their games, but after a while she started feeling funny.

She started walking over to the bathrooms and she started feeling turned on. She couldn't understand what was happening, but thought that splashing cold water on her face would help.

Just as she got to the bathrooms a guy grabbed her and dragged her behind the building. Bella could vaguely make out the figure of two girls in the background, but then the guy starting kissing her neck and fondling her breasts. It felt really good but deep down she knew it wasn't Jasper and that she didn't want this to happen, but she couldn't control her body.

All of a sudden Bella heard an inhuman growl nearby and the guy disappeared. With him not holding her against the wall anymore she slipped down until she was flat on the ground. She could feel her self slipping into unconsciousness, and the last thing she remembered was someone calling her name before darkness engulfed her.

A/N: More drama for our Bella! What will happen next? Please review.