SM OWNS TWILIGHT
Chapter Twenty Four.
My head was pounding when I woke up the following morning. I groaned as I sat up. I vaguely remember changing my clothes, and crawling into bed. It must have been a little after midnight. I rubbed my temples as I tried to make the pounding stop. I knew that today wasn't going to go well, I could feel it in my bones. I'm so not going to Seattle for championships. I thought dryly.
I threw the covers off, and slowly slid out of bed. I grabbed a towel and made my way to the bathroom. After a quick shower, I brushed my teeth and padded back to my room. I quickly ran a brush through my hair, and put it up into a pony tail – not wanting to deal with the straightener. I put on my under garments, and dug through my drawers until I found a pair of yoga pants. I slipped on a plain white long sleeved shirt, my Northface jacket, and a pair of running shoes.
I grabbed my books off the floor, and my phone from the charger and made my way down stairs.
"Mornin' Bells." Emmett said cheerfully as I entered the kitchen. I nodded in his direction.
The ride to school was awkward and silent. Emmett could tell that I wasn't in a talking mood, and I was glad that he didn't try to make conversation with me. We reached the school parking lot and I quickly made my way to first period English. I picked at my black nail polish as I droned in and out of Mr. Mason's lecture.
My phone vibrated in my pocket. I looked up at Mr. Mason; he was completely absorbed into his lecture on Shakespeare, so I knew that he wouldn't notice if I pulled my phone out.
I quickly flipped it open. I smiled involuntarily when I saw that I had a text from Edward.
Are you okay?
-E
My eyes wandered until I found him sitting across the room. He was staring at me with a smile on his face. I looked back down at my phone and quickly typed a reply.
Yeah, Im just tired nd stressed out.
-B xoxo
My phone went off again, but I didn't have time to check it because my name was called on the intercom.
"Isabella Swan please report to Principle Greene's office immediately."
I groaned inwardly, because I knew what it was about. Lauren. I thought icily. I felt Edward's eyes on me as I gathered my things, and made my way out of the classroom. I slowly walked down the empty hall down to the main office. I sighed when I reached Principle Greene's office door. I peeked through the rectangular glass window, and saw Charlie, Lauren and Dr. Mallory sitting in front of Principle Greene's desk. I hesanitly knocked on the door. Not long after I heard a muffled, "Come in" from the other side of the door.
I slowly opened the door, and I felt eyes on me as I slowly took the open seat next to my father. I peeked at him from the corner of my eye, and I could tell that he was furious. I glanced toward Lauren, and I bit my lip to keep myself from laughing. Her right eye was black, purple, blue, and completely swollen. Her lip had a rather big cut in it, and she had a nose bandage on.
Principle Greene motioned for Charlie to speak. He took a deep breath before opening his mouth.
"Isabella," he began. I took a deep, shaky breath as I turned to face him.
"I have no clue, what possessed you, and your friends to do this to poor Lauren. I know that you don't like her but, you didn't have to get physical with her. All she was doing was coming down to La Push to give you your present, and-" I cut him off.
"To give me my present?" My jaw dropped in disbelief. "Dad! You can not be serious. Did she seriously tell you that she was coming down to give me a present?" I shouted, not caring who heard me.
"Isabella Marie" Charlie growled.
"She stole my file from Dr. Mallory!" I told everyone "she completely humiliated me."
"Miss Swan lying will get you no where." Principle Greene said and glared at me.
"Now, now" Charlie grumbled "don't go accusing my daughter of lying."
"It's obvious that she's lying" Lauren whined "why would I steal her medical file?"
"Oh, I wonder why" I growled under my breath. "Bella" dad addressed me, his voice kinder now.
"She read my medical history out loud in front of everyone" I explained "she's a terrible person!" Charlie stared intently at my face, searching for any signs of deceit. After a few moments he sighed deeply, massaging his entire face with the palm of his hand.
"I know a liar when I see one," dad addressed Principle Greene "and my daughter is no liar."
I let out a big breath that I didn't know I was holding. Lauren was crying, begging her father to believe her, I wished that I could be the one to hit her this time. I really hated Lauren. I know there's some golden rule that says that people aren't suppose to hate, but I'm finding it hard to abide by that. Everyday the burning hate I have for the girl intensifies.
"Are you really telling the truth Bella?" Dr. Mallory asked, a solemn expression on his face. "I promise you Dr. Mallory, I'm being completely honest."
Principle Greene cleared his throat "it doesn't matter which one of these young ladies is lying. The fact of the matter is, the girls had a physical altercation. I cannot permit them to play in the upcoming championship soccer game this weekend."
"You can't be serious!" Lauren gasped.
My jaw dropped. I briefly considered telling Principle Greene that I wasn't the one who got physical with Lauren, so I should be allowed to play in the game. I didn't want to get Tia in any sort of trouble, she deserved to play, and her parents would severely punish her for getting violent. I gritted my teeth, and glared at Lauren.
"I'm sorry ladies, rules are rules. You're lucky I don't suspend both of you for fighting."
"You've got to be kidding me! It wasn't even my fault, dad do something!" "Bells I can't do anything." He told me.
"But your freaking Chief of Police!" I whined.
"What do you want me to do arrest Principle Greene for doing his job?"
"If that's what it takes" I mumbled. "Bella..." Charlie reprimanded me.
I huffed and crossed my arms over my chest. "This is ridiculous."
"Principle Greene, why do I have to be punished? I wasn't the one who was throwing punches." Lauren sneered, glaring in my direction.
"Lauren Nicole Mallory, we both know that you had something to do with this. You had no right to steal Bella's medical file from me." He glared at Lauren with deep anger and disappointment.
"Daddy" Lauren cried "you can't punish me!"
I heard Dr. Malloy mumbled a "watch me" as he closed his eyes, pinching the bridge of his nose with his forefinger and thumb.
"Give me your car keys" he demanded flatly.
Lauren shook her head vigorously from side to side "no."
"Now Lauren." Dr. Mallory growled. I watched in amusement as Lauren pulled her keys out of her Coach bag, and dropped them into her father's trembling hands.
Principle Greene sighed deeply "I better not see either of you ladies in my office again. Next time I won't be so kind."
"Thank you so much Principle Greene." Charlie said and stood up to shake his hand. Charlie told Principle Greene that he had to head back to the station. He kissed me on the forehead and told me that he would see me at home.
Principle Greene wrote Lauren and I a pass back to class, and Lauren quickly exited the room. Dr. Mallory and I walked side by side out of the office. I turned to him and smiled timidly.
"Dr. Mallory I am so sorry." I told him sincerely. I was about to continue my apology when he cut me off.
"It's quite alright Bella," he sighed. "I understand, Lauren had no right to do what she did. Granted you and your friends could have reacted better, but it happens." he told me, I could tell that he was being sincere.
I smiled "thank you." I whispered.
"Anytime dear."
"Dr. Volturi was right." I said quietly to myself. "What was she right about?" Dr. Mallory asked.
"You're not so bad Dr. Mallory, I can see why she likes you so much." Dr. Mallory smiled sheepishly, and patted me on the back. "You're not so bad yourself either."
I sighed deeply, a small smile playing at the edges of my lips. "Dr. Mallory?"
"Yes Bella?"
"Do you think that it'd be okay if I called you Derek now?" I asked timidly.
Dr. Mallory smiled widely. "Yeah, I think that'd be okay."