You guys have been amazing. Thank you all for your kind words and waiting for me. Giving myself some time has definitely helped a lot. I've slowly started to write again on my days off, but due to conflicting schedules, my Beta and I haven't been able to get together to edit things. So, until we can get the chapters edited, I won't be posting them. However, I'd like to do something for you all. Below is a sneak peaks of the unedited versions of the newest chapters.

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Chapter 18.

Mr. Jefferson continues on with attendance. When he gets to me, I smile and tell him I am here. After he finishes, he hands out the class syllabus and the supply list. I read over the supply list, I realize I already have everything needed on this list. Good, no more shopping needed. At least, for now. Not sure for my other classes. "Bella?" I hear Mr. Jefferson call.

I look up and ask, "Yes, sir?"

"It looks like I do not have enough textbooks for this class. I am seven short. Do you mind taking a classmate and going to the library? Just tell Mrs. Gordon that I sent you for me."

I stand up. I glance around the room and see a look of hope across Edward's face. Is it possible he thinks I want to talk to him, so I'll pick him. Not likely. "Of course, Mr. Jefferson, I can do that. I'll take Rayne Parker with me." Hurt flashes across Edward's face as Rayne stands up next to me and motions for me to head to the door. I stop by Mr. Jefferson's desk to grab a hall pass and take Rayne to the library.

Once we are down the hallway, away from our classroom, we both burst out laughing. "Did you see the look on his face?" Rayne asks in between his laughter.

"Yeah, priceless!" I cover my mouth and laugh into my hand as I walk into the library.

Chapter 19.

After waiting a couple of minutes, Mrs. Gordon came back with a cart that has seven textbooks on them. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Emmett and Jared hanging by one of the bookshelves. They begin to walk over as Rayne picks up four textbooks, leaving me with three. "Thank you Mrs. Gordon. Have a nice day," I spew out in a hurry and pick up the textbooks.

With Rayne noticing my discomfort, he wishes Mrs. Gordon a small good-bye as we head for the double doors to the hallway. "Bella!" Emmett calls out making me move faster to get out of here.

"Bella, wait up!" He exclaims.

I push the doors open for Rayne and I. We get a few feet down the hallway before Emmett is in front of me. Is he stupid? Why would he use his super speed in the middle of a school day? I look around quickly, making sure no one has seen him. I sigh in relief when I find no one in the hallway. Emmett sticks his hand out to stop me when I try to go around him.

"Move," Rayne sneers as he glares at Emmett.

Emmett holds his hands out in surrender as Jared catches up to us. "Hey, I just want to talk to Bella," he defends.

"Not happening. Bella and I have to get back to class," Rayne says as he pushes us past Emmett. Biting my lip, I follow.

"Bella! Come on! Are you really going to ignore me?"

!~*~*~*~*~*~*~!

Just as I walk in, I feel someone grab my shoulder. I stop short. I knew it wasn't one of my brothers or sisters comforting hands because the hand felt cold and hard through my shirt.

One of them is touching me, I think to my family.

I can hear the growls in my head from their anger. Rayne and Nick, who made it a few steps without realizing I was stopped, turn sharply and glare at the person behind me.

Bella, freeze the room, Stefan says.

"Bells, I just want to talk," I hear Emmett say.

Holding back a growl at Emmett for touching me, I concentrate on freezing the room. I close my eyes and block my thoughts for the moment being and tune out the sounds of my classmates. I work my thoughts around and wrap my family, the cullens, and the pack in a bubble. When I open my eyes again, I look around satisfied that the room is frozen except the people I pulled into my bubble. I heard running in the hallway and realized it was the rest of my family.

I can see the confusion written on their face. Stepping away from Emmett and the others, I back up to stand with Nick and Rayne. Claire, Stefan, Braden, and Haley moved from the table they saved for us and joined us. Drew and Zachary burst through the door. The others turned to look in their direction. Panting, they joined us as the others watched their every move.

"We just want to talk to Bella," Alice said.

Nick was the one to speak. "I don't think so."

"Hey, man, we just want a minute with our little sister," Emmett stated as he place a hand on Nick's arm.

My eyes grew wide. Wrong move, Emmett. Within a split second, Nick launches Emmett flying backwards. Rayne is smirking beside me. Emmett lets out a growl as he lands on his feet in a crouched position. "What the fuck are you?"

Chapter 20.

I notice the pack looking at Drew and Zachary with raised eyebrows and smirks. If only I could tell what they are thinking.

You can, Bella. Remember, there is a spell.

Concentrating, I think the small spell to myself. To seek the truth, and not to find. Heed these words, within my rhyme. I hear the thoughts within your mind; I shall hear them now within my mind. I glance over at the pack and listen intently.

So, we have some homos in town. Interesting, Paul thinks to himself.

How can they stand it? It's supposed to be a male and a female. Not… Not this, Jared thinks quietly.

I'm so happy they are together. They are so cute together, I hear Leah remark. I smile softly at her kind thoughts. She got to know them and wasn't quick to judge.

I focus in on Jacob and his horrified face. Oh, God. These two guys are together together, I can just tell. It's just wrong to see gay people together. I think I might hurl.

"If you guys don't stop thinking horrid thoughts, I will end you. Not you though, Leah. Thank you." Leah and I make eye contact and smile at one another.

I hear shocked gasps come from the pack and Cullen's.

Thoughts? I hear Edward ponder to himself.

Watch my thoughts? No way! Paul thinks.

Turning on my heel, I finish gathering my lunch and pay. I head to an empty table with my family beside me. "You guys better hurry and buy lunch. Looks like they are about to close it for the period." I watch as the pack scurries to get food while the Cullen's casually walk. I turn my attention to my family and talk about their first day of school so far.

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Paul quickly rebounds with his ball, throwing it directly at me. I let out a quiet squeak as I bring the ball up and block it. It bounces off my ball and Leah catches it. "Paul, you're out!" Emmett calls.

"Hey! That's not fair!" He exclaims.

"It never touched the ground when Leah caught it, so it counts. It bounced off another ball is all."

Paul grumbles but moves off the court. I toss my ball next and get Lauren out. She whines about breaking her nail, but quickly gets off when she sees more balls flying. Alice throws her ball and hits Mike. But as she's distracted, Nick uses the chance to get her out. Alice grumbles, but complies. After a few minutes of dodging balls, Ryan, Leah and I finally have balls while Nick is waiting for one to be thrown at him. Rachel and Nicole got out trying to dodge. It seems like Seth just gave him what he wished for as a ball comes flying out of Seth's hands. Nick easily catches it, which brings Rayne back into the game.

With Edward, Jacob, and Jared left, we have the advantage of an extra player. Its Leah, Nick, Rayne and I left. They have an extra ball by their feet, so we have to be careful. I'm surprised when Jacob kicks it over to use. I realize a moment too late it's a trap as Leah leans for it and Jacob extends his arm. He pegs the ball at Leah, hitting her hard in the shoulder. I wince as I hear a small crack. Jacob you fool. I can feel the anger rolling off of Leah.

"Leah, go, honey. Go through the dressing room."

Nodding, she runs to the girl's dressing room. I glare at Jacob for the mistake he just made. All he does is laugh. "Bella, you look adorable when you have your angry face on."

His taunting just makes me angrier. Nick, however, throws his ball the same time Rayne does. Distracted by my anger, Jared gets hit in the stomach by Rayne's Ball. The ball that Nick threw, was caught by Jacob. Nick hurries off the court leaving Rayne and I. Jacob called Tyler back. Rayne faces me and whispers about taking Tyler back out. I nod. But as soon as Tyler gets back in, he picks up a ball and chucks it. Surprising both Rayne and I as he gets Rayne out. Quickly, I throw it at Tyler and hit his leg.

Now it's just me versus Edward and Jacob. And of course, I have no balls on my side. I turn on my doe eyes and hit Edward hard with the look. He sighs and rolls me the ball that was in his hands. "I want a fair game. It's the only reason why you are getting on." He says. Everyone knew better, which made me smirk. He leans and grabs a ball by his feet. As I pick up the ball he rolled to me, I start feeling dizzy. I take a step back as my tattoo flares again. I wince in pain. "Bella?" Edward asks in confusion.

Jacob puts his hand on Edward's chest to stop him from moving. "Can't you see she's trying to distract us."

I go to take a step back again, but stumble. Falling to the ground, I hear a chorus of "Bella." Before I can hit the ground, my eyes roll back and the world goes black.

Chapter 21.

"You guys can just leave. We got it from here." I hear my cousin, Nick, states.

"We're just as worried about her as you are. We want to stay," Alice says.

"Worried about her? Where were you guys for the pasties months?" Rachel sneers.

"Taking care of business!" Paul counters.

"Business," Rayne scoffs.