Wow, I never expected such a positive response! Thanks everyone for all your comments! All suggestions are welcome, and I'm sorry if my first few chapters are a bit short, but I'll try to make them a bit longer. Also, this chapter is a bit rushed, because I wanted to get the first one up quickly. I'll try to make the next few a bit better.

Disclaimer: Obviously Twilight does not belong to me, and neither do any of its characters.

Chapter One-Rumours

Bella's POV

"Edward, what if someone notices"? I asked in a shaky voice. We were driving to school in his Volvo. Actually, he was driving, I was just sitting. As usual.

I could tell he was trying to comfort me, but I was going hysterical. It was a bit hard to hide it. "Bella, I promise you that if anyone so much as thinks something like that, I will bring you home straight away", he soothed. "But…." I began.

But what? I asked myself harshly. It was a bit early yet for anyone to notice. Although, to be on the safe side I had put on an extra large jacket than hung loosely over my body. Ever since I had told Edward, we had been a bit tense. Well, more me than anything. I still wasn't sure how Edward really felt about this. He could hide his emotions well. Better than I could.

"I don't think I can do this! Edward what if Charlie finds out, or, or…"! I gasped. "What if Renee finds out. Oh God no"! I screamed.

"Bella, you have to tell them eventually", Edward murmured.

"How can you be so calm about this? My mother would instantly die on the spot"! I was now on the verge of tears. Edward sighed and pulled over. "What are you doing"? I demanded. Edward put an arm around my shoulders. "I can't take you to school when you're chucking a heart attack before we even get there. Breath, Bella", he tried to smile.

His voice, although slightly worried, calmed me. I took a deep breath. "I can do this", I whispered to myself. "Anyone who saw us would think you were already giving birth"! Edward smiled playfully. I couldn't help but laugh. It was shaky and nervous, but a laugh none the less.

"Do you love me"? Edward became serious. I frowned and stared, losing myself in his beautiful eyes. "Of course", I answered, not a hint of nervousness left. "Good", Edward grinned. He started the car up again, and I squeezed my eyes shut. I didn't want to think about school.

I started out the car window, watching everything zip by. My breath came in short puffs, and Edward reached his hand over and placed it on mine. I pulled it out from underneath and clutched Edward's wrist. My knuckles were turning white.

"What am I going to do with you"? Edward mumbled.

"For a start maybe be grateful that my pathetically weak grasp isn't enough to injure you", I tried for a joke.

"Good point".

"Isn't everything I say"? I asked innocently.

"Yes", came the response, just as we arrived at school. "Oh, please no"! I hid my face in my hands. Jessica and Mike were waiting out the front of the school, obviously waiting for me.

Jessica raised her eyebrows when she saw me. I self-consciously rubbed my eyes, wiping away all traces of tears.

"Bella, please try not to break down into tears in front of all these people", Edward warned me. I nodded meekly, and waited for Edward to get out and open my door. With Jessica and Mike watching, it had to be at human pace.

"Thanks", I smiled up at him. I reached for his hand, and we walked towards Jessica and Mike.

"Hey"! Jess called brightly. Mike didn't look quite as happy. He looked jealously at Edward, who was now holding me quite close. "Hi guys", I answered. "Nice jacket", Mike raised his eyebrows. I shot him a dark look. "Um, sorry, I have to talk to Bella for a minute. Alone", Edward said. He held my wrist and led me away.

"Are you okay"? He asked, scrutinizing my face. "Yeah. We have Biology first, so that won't be so bad I guess", I answered. I was just glad I would be in a class with Edward.

Edward was frowning. "What's the matter"? He had to have seen the worried look on my face. I bit my lip. "I just don't want Jessica to start being nosey, what if she finds out? She'll tell everyone", I looked at my feet. "No she won't", Edward growled menacingly.

I sighed. "Come on, we better get to class", I took a deep breath. Edward put a cold arm around me, and we walked to Biology. I kept my head down the whole time, and my hands in my jean pockets. The last thing I needed was attention being drawn to me.

I shuffled over to my seat and sat down, Edward right beside me. Our class started and I found that I was breathing quite heavy and fast. I wasn't listening to a word the teacher said. Something about a movie. I glanced up at the screen and stared in horror. I remembered, we were learning about cells this week. A woman holding a baby was on the screen. I started to sweat rapidly, and I felt as though all the air had been sucked out of the room. I doodled in my book, trying to ignore the movie.

Edward leaned over and whispered in my ear. "Bella, calm down, everyone is looking at you", he touched my shoulder. My head snapped up from my book, and it was true. The whole class was staring at me like I had two heads. "I think Bella needs to go to the nurse", came Mike's voice. I turned to glare at him, and he cringed away.

"Miss Swan, is something wrong"? Asked the teacher. I shook my head and tried to speak, but instead a groan escaped my lips. I clutched my stomach, just as the burn worked its way up my throat.

Not again, please, not again! I prayed. But it was too late.

"Yuk"!

"Gross"!

"Ew, it smells"! Shrieked the class. One girl was so disgusted she got up and ran out of the classroom. I felt my cheeks burning.

Edward, my saviour, quickly led me out of the classroom and towards the nurses' office. He scooped me into his arms and carried me, making me want to throw up again. "Take me home"! I sobbed into Edward's chest. My throat was burning painfully, and I was horrified to think I might throw up on Edward.

"You have to see the nurse first", he said. I felt dizzy and tired all of a sudden. As I felt myself fading into unconsciousness, I realised. "No…you…can't…they'll…find…", but I drifted to sleep before I got the chance to tell him.

"Edward", I mumbled. My eyes fluttered open and my vision refocused. "Edward"? I turned my head. He wasn't there. "Edward"! I cried. The school nurse came running in. "Are okay, honey"? She asked frantically. "Where is Edward"? I demanded.

"Who darl"? The nurse asked me, puzzled. "My boyfriend"! I cried.

I was aware of a horrible smell. Sick bay. "I need Edward"! I moaned. "Oh! Yes! That charming young boy who bought you in! Yes, he just went off to get someone. He said he would be back in a moment", the nurse sighed dreamily.

Despite everything I had to roll my eyes. I almost laughed. Almost, but not quite. Because the nurse asked me a question that made me wish I had stayed unconscious. "Are you pregnant"? She blurted. "What"! I asked in shock.

"Please, darl, tell me the truth. Now I couldn't reach your father, but I left a message on his answering machine, so he'll be wanting to talk to you soon", she said. I was horrified. But I could hardly lie. She would see right through.

"Please, you can't tell my father, not yet"! I begged. The nurse shook her head sadly. "It's up to you. But I'm afraid it would be best if you stayed at home from now on, it's best for the baby", she said. "You can go now if you like. You best be going home", and she walked out. I jumped up automatically, and ran to find Edward.

He was just coming out of line from the cafeteria with a tray of my favourite foods. He gave me a worried smile. "Is everything okay"? He asked. I stared at him wide eyed, in complete shock. The nurse would tell all my teachers, and it would be so simple for a student to find out. I shook my head.

"I have to go home", I said quietly. Suddenly Edward let out a low growl. And glared over at Lauren. She was gossiping to everyone at the table. "What"? I asked.

"Don't worry, just Lauren spreading stupid rumours", Edward said angrily. I looked up into his eyes, and he touched my cheek ever so lightly. Tears welled up in my eyes. I could guess what kind of rumours. And knowing Lauren, she would pick the cruellest rumour she could. Which also happened to be the truthful one.