Just before Edward and I got to the cafeteria, we heard Angela's footsteps behind us not realizing that she was trying to catch up to us.
"Hey Bella and Edward wait up" Said Angela.
Edward and I stopped so that Angela could catch up to us.
"Hey Angela, what's up?" I said
"Hi Angela, how are you doing" Said Edward After I spoke to her. Out of all the other humans Edward always thought that Angela was nice so He didn't mind saying hello to her.
"I am doing ok, however I have a favor to ask both of you."
I wonder if the Cullens and Bella will let me join their table. I have to admit I know they are not exactly human and Bella isn't exactly human anymore either, but I really don't care what they are or what Bella is turning into while she is pregnant with Edward's child. I know I use to feel intimidated by everyone of the Cullens except for Edward, Alice and Jasper because they seem to be the most normal but I figure if Bella felt comfortable with all of them, then I can too. Whatever they are I won't say anything, just like I haven't in the past. ~Angela
Edward before you get mad about involving another human, I have seen that she and Ben become one of us in the near future but I don't know how quite yet. Unlike Alice's visions, this is a definite, and it doesn't matter if we invite her or not, her and Ben will be changed in the near future. If we don't invite her something bad will happen. She really needs a friend and it appears I am the only friend she has. We just can't reveal our gifts to her or what we are until she figures it out and she won't yet, until she and Ben are changed. ~I Thought to Edward
Fine but Rose and Jasper are not going to take too kindly to involving humans. It took a while for them to warm up to you and that is because you are my mate. Although you are not a human anymore so it is a lot easier for them to accept you. However, I see that she needs a friend, since the other humans are pathetic. ~Edward
"What can Either Edward or I do for you?" I said as if I didn't know what she had already told me in her thoughts. It would look very strange if I suddenly told her yes before she even asked me. She wouldn't freak out according to her thoughts but still I would have to explain things and as it stands it would be better if she finds out what the Cullens were when she changes rather than before.
"Well, I was wondering if I could start sitting with you guys at lunch. I missed you for one, since you now sit with the Cullens and secondly after how The Gossip Twins and their possy treated you once they found out that you were pregnant, I decided that I don't want anything to do with them. I am normally a non-violent person but damn it took all once of my will power not to tear into them. I never hated someone more than I hate all of them right now. So that is why I am asking, no begging that you allow me to sit with you from now on because I can't guarantee that I will keep my hands or opinions to myself the next time they attempt to hurt one of my friends." Said Angela
I didn't want to tell Edward or Bella that I almost punched both the gossip twins earlier today, along with anyone else that seems to think poorly because they failed to use protection knew that it was possible to have children. So what we all make mistakes even those that are not exactly human, shows that they have humanity in them still. At least they are making the right choice by accepting the consequences. I don't know about anyone else but I am sticking by whatever decision Bella and Edward makes. That is what a friend does, not treat them horribly and gossip. ~Angela
Are you seriously going to involve another human into our Vampire world? It's too dangerous, not only for them but us as well. We were risking it with Bella knowing about us before she started turning into one of us. Now we are considering it again. It worked out ok with Bella because she got pregnant but I am not willing to let a human throw away their lives just to be one of us. Angela has a chance to have children and get married and live a human life, unlike the rest of us. I am not happy about this, just to let you know. ~Rose
Rose, listen to me. Angela and Ben are going to be vampires in the future and it doesn't matter if we invite her or not but devastating consequences occur if we don't. She doesn't know what you all are and what I am becoming yet she suspects that you are all are not exactly human and I am not exactly human either but she doesn't care what you all are or what I am becoming. Please you have to understand I know that you don't like this but, it is not only important to me, but it's important to her as well. ~Bella thought to Rose
Fine, doesn't mean I'll like it and doesn't mean that I will be nice to her. ~Rose thought.
Thank you Rose, you won't regret it. ~I thought back to Rose
She sighed in defeat.
Yay more friends for Bella and I. Bella I have seen it too that she and Ben are going to be one of us in the future. Don't know the cause; however either. I do also see that they become one of us no matter what we do, but bad things happen if we don't allow them to sit with us. Not sure why that is. It is almost like their vampirism is set in stone for some reason. Your future was like that too but now I know why yours was like that but not why Ben and Angela's are like that. ~Alice
I don't know either. ~I thought to Alice
Her Emotions are telling me that she needs a true friend and I am sure Bella is picking up on this as well. I am not happy about exposing us to more humans, but Bella I trust your judgment and feel if you think it is necessary then I will accept this. I just hope I won't slip. ~Jasper
Jasper I do think this is necessary. Don't worry you won't slip. Remember thirst is an emotion. If I start to sense that you are having difficulty I will send you what will make you think that you are satiated. ~I thought to Jasper.
Fine ~Jasper
"Sure no problem Angela, you're more than welcomed to sit with us as many times as you like. I am also sick of the possy and gossip twins."
"Thanks Bella, I appreciate it."
With that she went over to the Cullen table and sat down next to Edward and I. A few minutes later Ben walked into the Cafeteria.
Why is Angela sitting with Bella and the Cullens. I am glad she is, it makes me angry that Lauren and Jessica and their possy are so judgmental and only want to be friends with you if it benefits them in some way. Bella is a great person and a good friend to my Angela, well she isn't really my Angela, but boy I wish she was. Maybe the Cullen's will let me sit with them as well. I don't really care what they are, and or what Bella is or isn't. I wish I had enough courage to ask Angela on a date and then be her boyfriend afterwards. Why am I such a chicken? Maybe because I am afraid that she doesn't like me. I am also too chicken to ask the Cullens or Bella if they mind if I sit with them. ~ Ben
Ok, normally I would not risk my ability to read minds but Ben needs to be sitting with us. I could send him a dose of confidence but instead I decided to approach him instead. With that I got up and walked over to Ben.
"Hey, Ben, how are you?"
"I am doing ok. Sorry about how others seem to be treating you after finding out that you are pregnant. I don't think that is right." Said Ben
"Don't worry about it Ben, it isn't your fault. People will say things and be judgmental. I am not letting it bother me so you shouldn't let it bother you either. It is nice that you care though."
"Of course I care. I don't like it when people treat other people mean. Why is Angela sitting with you guys today, not that I am complaining though? You are a good friend to her, and I could tell that she missed you." Said Ben
"I missed her too. Anyway, I was wondering if you wanted to join us at the Cullen table from now on during lunch."
"Really are you sure no one will mind. I was actually afraid to ask if it was ok to sit with you guys. ." Ben said sheepishly.
Don't even think about objecting to the other new lunch table companion. ~I thought back to all the Cullens.
Fine, grumbled Rose.
"I assure you it won't be a problem. After all I approached you and invited you." I said to Ben with a smile.
Now for plan B—giving Ben the courage to ask Angela out on a date, ok let's see. What can we do to get them together? I can either send Ben confidence or have a game of truth or dare. Truth or dare that sounds more fun.
Good one Bella ~Alice
Alice must have seen my decision to play the game. Well sort of play the game because once I asked Angela the question, the game will end we abruptly.
Edward, are actually not really playing the game. I know how much you hate this game. It is a way for me to asked Angela to admit to all of us who she likes. It will give them both enough courage to actually talk to each other. ~ I thought
Ok love. I saw it in Alice's thoughts that that was what you were planning to do. ~Thought Edward
Alice can you introduce the game. It will be more convincing if you suggest it, instead of me. I will ask the first question. ~I thought to Alice
"Ok everyone we are going to play a game of Truth or Dare to kill sometime before we have to go to class. Normally I would say there are no rules but since we are at school we should at least keep it safe and not do something that will get any of us in trouble. Bella you are first up, so choose a 'victim' and ask if they wanted to say a truth or perform a dare" Said Alice
"Angela truth or dare"
I am afraid what she would choose for a dare so, I think it will be safe to say a truth. ~Angela
"Truth" said Angela
"If you could go out with anyone in this cafeteria who would you choose and why?"
I watched as Angela Blushed and sneak a subtle glance at Ben.
There is no question. It's Ben, but I am afraid what if he doesn't like me back. Ugh I should have gone with a dare but then again it probably would be worse. ~Angela
"Do I really have to answer this question?"
"No you don't but, if you don't answer than you will have to do my dare."
I was afraid of that. Ok just admit it Angela, you like Ben. If he doesn't like me back then I will just have to deal with it. Please, oh please let Ben feel the same way. I don't want to be devastated. Ok here it goes now or never. "Fine its Ben." Angela said a bit embarrassingly.
Seriously she wants to go out with me and likes me too. I could dance around the cafeteria right about now. Although that would look very strange, but I can't help it I am so happy. Maybe I shouldn't be chicken and ask her out. ~Ben
"Ok It is your turn to ask someone if they want to do a truth or a dare." I said to Angela
"Wait before we continue with this game can I talk with you Angela in private for a minute." Said Ben
Oh god I hope this isn't his way of letting me know easily and telling me that he doesn't like me the same way. But my curiousness got the better of me.~Angela
"Sure, Ben"
The two of them went out to the courtyard just outside the cafeteria to talk. We could still here them but we chose to ignore them to give them a sense of privacy.
"You did that on purpose, didn't you love. I knew it was your idea of that game."
"Yes I did that on purpose. I didn't want to manipulate their emotions, or project my thoughts so I chose a game instead. It worked so I am happy."
"What, we are not continuing the game. I wanted to play." Said Emmett
"Sorry Emmett, but we were only playing the game so that Angela and Ben will see that they like each other. I not only could tell by their thoughts but by their emotions as well. They were just too chicken."
A few minutes later Ben and Angela came back into the cafeteria holding hands.
"Hey guys. I finally got the courage to ask Angela to go on a date and to be my girlfriend and she said yes. Thanks for that little game. It gave me the confidence to stop being a chicken."
"Your welcomed Ben"
The rest of the lunch we just chatted and discussed where Ben was taking Angela. In the end well all decided that we would meet up with them and have a group date after they had a private dinner beforehand.
The rest of the day went a little more smoothly even though everyone now knew that I was pregnant. There were still snickers and mean gossip going around but ever since Jessica was made an example everyone including Lauren decided it was best to keep to themselves. I was grateful.
In biology we watched a video. The Video was boring, so I spent time silently chatting with Edward the whole time. I didn't have to take notes because I would remember everything. It was difficult to keep my hands off of Edward because I was hyperaware of the electricity that flows through us when we touch. It seemed to be magnified when the lights went out in the classroom. I could tell from his emotions that he was having the same problem. The talking between us seemed to distract us from attacking each other.
Gym was interesting. Once Coach Clapp found out that I was pregnant, he told me to sit out and not participate. He also recommended that I get a doctor's note excusing me from participating in the activities since he thought it was dangerous for the babies. He also told me that if I got a doctor's note, he would still give me full credit for this class. I still would have to attend class, take any written practical or watch any video that was presented during class, other than that I would be sitting on the bleachers watching while others played. Although I could have protected myself as well as my unborn children, I decided it was best not to argue with him and promised that I would have a doctor's note by tomorrow.