Bella POV

Rose glared at Edward in P.E. I was sitting in a corner hoping that Rose wouldn't do much damage to him. She was glaring at him. If looks could kill Edward would be dead. He sensed Rose's glares and seemed fearful. He should be. It was volley ball and the match was between girls and boys. My eyes nearly popped out of my head when I realized that. Rose wasn't going to go easy on Edward. I couldn't cheer for Rose knowing what she was planning. I knew what I had to do. Rose had the first throw. She was aiming away from Edward but I knew better.

"Edward bend backwards and hit the ball above!" I shouted loudly. Edward was momentarily surprised but did as told. Rose's ball changed its aim and Edward leaned back and hit the ball and it went over to the girls' side. He would have a red nose if he hadn't moved. Rose glared at me while Edward looked at me in surprise.

"This isn't over Isabella." She sneered.

"Game on Rosalie." I whispered under my breath.

I shouted exasperatedly throughout the game. The boys' team was tied to girls' in the end. Rosalie was a damn good player. I knew that already though. The boys' team couldn't win even with my help. I didn't help much though. I only cheered for Edward to avoid her messing up his face. I wasn't over him but I had to try. Rose didn't wait for me and left me on the stands and huffed away in anger. I tried calling for her but I knew it wouldn't be of any use. How was I supposed to get up? I picked up my bag gasping as I got up. God it hurt. A lot. I was about to fall forwards but I didn't. I looked up to see my savior. It was Edward. I blushed a million shades of red. I stood up straight with his support.

"Thank you." I said whilst blushing.

"Actually I should thank you. I don't think Rosalie likes me very much though." Edward smiled slightly walking whilst allowing me to lean on him slightly.

"She doesn't." I chuckled.

"Pray tell. What did I do?" Edward asked smiling.

"Alice told her about you and Sebastian during lunch." I said sadly. Edward stiffened and didn't say anything. "I know you have changed Edward. I know that and Sebastian forgave you. It's not my grudge." I smiled. Edward still looked down.

"It was cruel Bella. The things I did. I can never apologize enough. Sebastian was right though. It feels good to be myself. It feels amazing and nice. I only wish I had made these changes earlier." He said sadly. I squeezed his hand in reassurance.

"It's alright Edward. You are a good person. And I am sure anyone would be lucky to know someone as good as you." I smiled.

Edward smiled slightly. I smiled too but my breathing hitched as my stomach hurt. He looked at my face recognizing the pain. "What's wrong with you? Are you alright?" He asked.

"Fine." I breathed. I realized we'd reached my jeep.

"Bella. I am so sorry about leaving you there. It was no excuse." Rosalie said sadly. I knew it was genuine. I smiled at her.

"It's alright." I said. Edward slipped his arms around me and lifted me up placing me on the seat. I sighed in relief. "Thank you." I said smiling. He flashed a brilliant smile and his cheeks reddened.

"Bye Bella. Bye Rosalie." He said politely and went away. I must have been staring because Rosalie clicked his fingers in front of my face.

"Yeah. You're whipped." She snickered as we drove away following Alice's car.

"No. I'm not. Besides, he loves Jessica. And I am plain. He'll never like me." I said sadly.

Rosalie choked on the water she was drinking. "Plain?" She shrieked. "Isabella Marie Swan, you're plain?" She screeched.

"Rose are you okay?" I asked worried. "Maybe I should drive." I suggested.

"You are anything but plain, Bella." She said almost angrily laughing. "I mean seriously. You are gorgeous. Did you not see the way the guys were eyeing you?" She asked chuckling.

"Yeah. Because I had you by my side." I said dryly.

"You don't see yourself very clearly." She said shaking her head.

"Um…Rose?" I called.

"Yes?" She asked.

"I don't think I should go shopping." I said shaking my head. "I mean I have heard that Alice goes overboard while shopping. I don't think I'll be able to stand that much let alone change my clothes by myself." I said. Rosalie silently nodded.

"You're right. I'll call Alice and tell her that I am taking you home." Rose took out her phone and dialed. "Hey Alice. I am sorry but we can't go shopping today." She suddenly stopped the jeep. I looked in front to see that Alice had stopped the Porsche. Oh my goodness. Alice stomped out of the car and came over to my jeep.

Alice glared at Rosalie through narrowed eyes. "We're going shopping." She said firmly. I looked at Rose helplessly.

"Listen Alice. How about I come over to your house and we go shopping while Bella gets picked up by Jacob?" She asked.

"Bella has to come with us!" Alice insisted.

"I am not well Alice. I won't be able to change dresses by myself." I said sadly.

"Okay." Alice agreed reluctantly and went back in her car and started driving. Rosalie called Jacob in the meantime. I sighed in relief.

"Thanks for the save." I sighed.

"No prob." She gave a brilliant smile. The Cullen house was huge. As in HUGE. But whatever the case, my garage had better equipment. We stepped in the house along with Alice. Esme greeted us as soon as we entered.

"Hello Mom." I smiled at her as she hugged me lightly knowing what lay behind my t-shirt. I hadn't seen her in the hospital or after the 'getting shot' incident. I hugged her back lightly and she shook hands with Rosalie then. Alice went in her room, while I sat down on the living room couch while holding Rosalie's arm for support. I groaned internally. Why did the guy use a high caliber gun? What happened to good old small calibers? Rosalie rubbed my back lightly.

"Get well soon Bella." Alice smiled at me and left with Rose. My tummy hurt. Because of the stitches. Esme gushed to me and sat beside me hugging me sideways. I was startled for a moment. She pressed my head to her chest and started saying soothing words to me. Her hug felt sweet and warm. Almost unreal, if I hadn't felt that felt that before. The pain struck my core at the memory but this time, I didn't cry. It was true I couldn't have saved Mom. I couldn't replace Mom. But I could have another Mom. I already had three dads. What's with another mom? I smiled and leaned in to the hug relishing her feel.

"I love you Mom." I said crying happily.

Esme smiled and rubbed my back. "I love you too Honey." She said.