When Bella arrived at school on Monday, she felt something was wrong. She heard people whispering and looking her way with curious glances. Bella looked at her outfit and it wasn't a stand out. Bella was wearing black skinny jeans, a black and white striped shirt, a red sweater with matching boots, and a coat. Sure it might look a bit nicer and bolder than what she wore, but what was everyone staring at Bella thought. Bella listened a bit and her blood was running cold.
"You never know just by looking at her. Who goes from the hot guy to the weird pixie sister." a girl whispered.
"Well make sense from how she dressed before, total dyke. Better clothes won't change that." a cheerleader commented.
Bella freaked out a bit since she was planning to come out on her own and yet, someone outed her and Alice. She went to her locker and saw her locker had been vandalized with the words 'slut' 'whore' 'dyke' 'queer' and 'bitch' written on it. Bella felt like crying but she needed to stay calm and think about her actions. The handwriting told her just who outed her but how could he have gotten past Alice's visions. Bella opened her locker to get her books and thought about what to do next. She didn't have to wait too long as she heard Alice call for her.
Alice didn't look as shaken up, but she was still bothered. Likely she was more upset that Bella was upset and could tell Bella was close to crying. She didn't want Edward to set Bella back and Alice was mad that he found a way past her powers to do this to them. Alice stroked Bella's cheek and soon Bella was calm. They were already out so they didn't need to hid the intimate touches in the hall.
"Did your locker get vandalized too?" Bella asked.
Alice nodded and got out pictures from her bag.
"Yes and also these."
Alice showed Bella the photos and they were pictures of her and Alice making out. Some of the pictures showed the couple in Bella's bedroom in various stages of undress, making both women feel angered and violated. Edward had to be the one to take these and who knows how long he had been spying on them. Alice felt partly responsible for not keeping a better eye on him and Bella saw Alice's guilt on her face.
"Alice, you can't blame yourself. You can't always keep an eye on the future." Bella whispered.
Alice sighed.
"Yes but now the school knows, soon everyone will know. I didn't want Edward to take away our coming out from us. I feel bad for you Bella and I don't want you to regress." Alice told her.
Bella hugged Alice tightly, shaking her head. She was through hiding who she was and Edward wasn't going to be enough to stop.
"I'm not going back or denying who I am. Shit move on Edward's part but it is what it is. He will pay for this though and for all the other things he did to me and to you"."
Alice smiled softly and noticed people were staring at them. She motioned Bella to the small crowd but scoffed.
"I've already been called a dyke today and I'm not going to lie about us. It might get hard to have people turn on me because of this, but I'll still have you right?"
""Of course Bella but really those people are the minority. Some people are actually supportive of us and some pity that this happened to us. If it helps, Angela came by my locker and told me that whoever did this is really awful. She wants me to join her for lunch with you and the others."
Bella had always liked Angela as a friend and it sounded like her to do that. She didn't know how lunch would go and so far, none of them approached Bella about this. Maybe they thought this was a rumor with really good photoshop work but she will have to face them all in lunch anyway.
"Stop by when I confirm this with them okay. I feel it is something I need to do on my own." Bella told Alice in a whisper.
Alice nodded.
"Of course. I'm going to see where the hell Edward is since he is not getting away with this. Also, I'm giving Jasper and Cyn a call to help expose him as the person who did this. I'm pretty sure this school has a zero-tolerance policy for such a thing." Alice told Bella.
Bella smiled slightly since she loved how protective Alice was. Unlike Edward, Alice was doing this out of Bella's happiness and genuine protection and not out of jealousy and rage.
"Good then maybe we can hang out in school in peace. I really fucking hate him for doing this to us. He's probably 'enjoying the show' from his Volvo. Edward really has no life if he can't let go of me and wants me to suffer. No matter what he does, I'm not going back to him." Bella informed Alice as she pulled away.
"All good and I don't see you getting too much shit today so that's something positive. No worries though, I'm going to be with you Bella and make sure you're loved and supported."
"Thanks Alice. Least we have our first period together so the day will suck less for us." Bella said with a warm smile.
"Right but I think we should save the kisses until after you break it to your friends. I don't want to take the wind out of your sails with how the rumor mill works here and how fast news goes." Alice whispered.
Bella looked lovingly at Alice's lips but nodded since it would be worth the wait to kiss her in school. They weren't going to deny they were together but Bella wanted some time to process what Edward did and see who of her friends would stick with her.
As the day went on, she did hear some whispers in the halls and some snide remarks, but it didn't bother her. She was angry but it was at Edward since he took the choice of coming out from her and Alice. Bella and Alice were called into the office about what happened and the principal saw it was clear they were victims. He informed them that school personnel would get involved who did this and that person would be expelled when found out. Alice knew who it was but she needed proof before implicating Edward. Bella put her books in the locker and went to the cafeteria. She grabbed a tray and saw her friends and approached them. Almost looked at Bella with an unsure expression, except for Angela who was warmer. They didn't know if the rumors were true and also because Bella had abandoned them a lot for Edward so feelings were still hurt.
"Hey guys, room for one more?" Bella asked politely
Angela and Eric gave small yet comforting smiles meanwhile Jessica and Lauren were giving somewhat off looks. Mike was a bit quiet but still tried to smile at her. Tyler was quiet too and he didn't know what to say.
"You sure you want to sit with us Bella?" Eric asked.
Bella wasn't offended and she felt bad for abandoning them all for Edward. Alice wanted Bella to have her friends while she had them since she wouldn't be as selfish as Edward was.
"Yes I am sure. I am sorry we haven't been hanging out lately, it's my fault. " Bella said apologetically.
" Yeah since you got pretty much too good for us huh? Now you probably want us since Edward dumped you, but okay yeah go sit." Jessica passively aggressively told her.
Bella could sense the passive aggressiveness but sat down next to Angela.
"Actually I broke up with him. He wasn't a good guy and he never gave me the space I needed. I'm not too good for anyone but I am sorry for ditching you guys. Edward never wanted me to be with anyone but him so it really sucked for me." Bella said.
Angela was surprised at this and wondered just how horrible Edward was. Everyone else took it like a joke with Mike laughing a bit. He was hopeful that maybe he could break up with Jessica and get with Bella now that she was single. He thought Bella being a lesbian was just a cruel prank someone was trying to make real and wasn't deterred.
"Yeah we get it, Edward must have been some kind of asshole. I mean, always glaring at us to stay away….psycho right?" Mike chuckled.
Bella chuckled and added,
"Yea true, but that's no excuse. I listened to him and it was me who didn't work harder until now to reconnect." Bella said calmly.
Things were a bit quiet and it was Eric who addressed the elephant in the room.
" We're sorry about what happened today Bella. Whoever photoshopped those pictures of you and Alice must have some unnatural hate to smear your images. I mean everyone knows you two are good friends." Eric spoke.
Bella stayed quiet to gather her thoughts. Angela was supportive while everyone looked confused. This was just a cruel photoshopped prank they thought and no way Bella and Alice were a couple. Jessica looked a bit disgusted that she couldn't believe that could be real since she had Edward Cullen, the hottest guy in school.
"Those images weren't photoshopped Eric.. they were real and the person who took them invaded the privacy of both Alice and I. How they managed to get pictures of me and Alice in my bedroom is truly disturbing since it meant they needed to climb my tree and take pictures." Bella said calmly
Everyone's eyes except Angela's widened since they thought it was just a stunt. However, Bella told them they were real which meant she really was kissing Alice in those pictures.
"Wait so...you and Alice...were making out for real in those pictures?" Eric questioned.
Bella nodded.
"We were making out for real, we are dating" Bella said looking at Eric.
She had no fear and no reason to deny how she felt. Jessica looked very disgusted and confused. Bella knew Jessica had a crush on Edward but he was 'too good' for her. Bella wished Jessica knew what she knew about Edward but Bella wouldn't wish her abuse on anyone. Yet Jessica was almost treating her like the enemy by coming out properly and really was confused about Bella's choices in dating.
"So let me get this straight. You had the hottest guy around and you were cheating on him with his super weird sister? I would understand if it was the blonde one but the freak pixie? A really major downgrade." Jessica questioned.
"Don't you dare insult Alice! She did nothing to you." Bella commented as she glared at Jessica.
She will not allow anyone to insult Alice. She felt a coursing feeling in her and Bella knew it was because of their bond. Human or not, Bella will protect Alice in any way she could.
"So um...how long have you two been together?" Angela asked sweetly.
Bella smiled since Angela was at least being supportive.
"I wasn't cheating on Edward. I dumped him and Alice and I have been dating for about a month now" Bella said.
"Yeah 'just one month' right." Jessica said, not believing Bella.
"Yes, a month, do you have a problem with that?" Bella asked, keeping an icy glare on Jessica.
"Wow what's gotten into you Bella? You were never this forceful." Lauren asked.
"Well Lauren, maybe if Jessica wasn't faking being nice and straight asked everything she wanted to, I wouldn't have to be so forceful." Bella said.
"Yea I mean it's okay for girls to be a little experimental. I mean Bella is probably just experimenting. Kind of hot but really don't see the appeal of Alice." Mike off handed comments.
"I am not experimenting, Mike. I'm lesbian and I really like Alice, I didn't cheat on Edward but I did realize I didn't like him as man… or as person. I liked Alice a lot, Edward was an asshole our whole relationship, so I dumped him. I started dating Alice" Bella said
Mike's demeanor changed and shifted into one of disgust. He muttered something under his breath.
"If you're going to call me a dyke or slut do it to my face. I will respect you more if your honest" Bella glared
Mike scoffed.
"So no chance of you liking men at all?" Mike commented.
"No men at all Mike." Bella said confidently.
"Makes sense why you seemed happier with Alice since prom. Makes me wonder why you didn't just ask her from the beginning." Tyler asked.
"Well Edward was the huge problem. I thought I loved him, but I was lying to myself." Bella explained.
"Lying?" Angela asked.
"Yeah I mean...guys before Edward never caught my attention. Felt like something was wrong with me before meeting him. But when he introduced me to his sister and we got to know each other...I realized I wasn't wrong before in liking women...It's just who I am." Bella expressed.
Tyler managed to chuckle even though his girlfriend Lauren was disgusted with the admission.
"Were the girls in Phoenix nothing compared to Alice? I mean you like what you like, but come on, before Alice were you trying to check out girls here too?" Tyler questioned.
Bella did turn pink slightly but she wasn't going to lie to her friends.
"A little...but being the new girl was hard enough so I didn't want to start over and be labeled 'the lesbian new girl'. I was still figuring myself out when I moved here.
Jessica seemed a bit horrified and something clicked.
"Oh my god Bella, were you checking out girls in the locker room. No wonder I felt my ass being watched." Jessica asked.
"I did, nothing but passing glances." Bella said.
"Lucky." Tyler chuckled but he stopped when Lauren glared at him. She shifted her focus to Bella who sort of admitted to being a pervert in the locker room.
"Don't you have any shame or decency Bella? God no wonder something was off about you. Did you also sit out of the gym a lot just to check out our asses? Uncoordinated my ass, you wanted to see our asses and breasts bounce in volleyball." Lauren accused.
"NO Lauren I didn't check you out like that or Jessica. I really can't play sports that well and have bad equilibrium. And as for shame and decency Jessica, do you really want me to tell you how Mike here is thinking about other girls. Plus he would often hit on me while still being with you." Bella said, crossing her arms.
Mike glared at Bella for that since Jessica was going to argue with him later about that. Thankfully for him
"Yeah well it's different. Guys can be horny pigs, it's different when a woman is like that with other women." Jessica sneered.
"Well I am lesbian and the only ass I will checking out is Alice.'' Bella remarked.
Calling Alice her girlfriend felt like the most natural thing in the world, which is not something she felt with Edward. Angela found this sweet and Eric was happy for Bella for being happier with Alice. Everyone else felt a bit awkward. Jessica scoffed at that statement meanwhile.
"Got another problem Jessica?" Bella glared.
If Jessica was going to be a bitch Bella was going to put her in place her way.
"Nothing Bella...just wondering if you like screwing around with people. Didn't think you were such a back-stabber and a liar."
"Wow, took me coming out to reveal your true feelings" Bella scoffed
Jessica forced a smile.
"Well honestly you're kind of a snake Bella. Dating Edward just to get to Alice, real sleaze move. Those pictures were kind of slutty and you look terrible in them."
Bella rolled her eyes
"If you knew shit you would keep that pretty mouth shut. Edward is glamorous on the outside.. So no one knew what he was like for real. I got to know first hand the kind of monster he is. You're lucky you got Mike. He may be a bit pervy but he is a better guy than Edward Cullen. Shame too cause I met the Cullens and aside from Edward they are wonderful people. Yes I fell in love with Alice and sometimes love just happens. True love happens in most unexpected places. I do feel sorry for you that you need to tear me down to make yourself feel good. " Bella said calmly but still with a cool gaze.
"Okay I'm out. Jess see me later when you're done with the dyke here, k." Lauren said with a cold gaze towards Bella.
Bella returned the glare briefly.
Lauren left with Tyler following behind and Mike was staring a bit at Bella. It was a bit apparent that Bella did even look a bit differently. Bella noticed Mike looking
"What is it you want to say in your opinion?" Bella said calmly
Mike stammered and just mentioned,
"Just noticed your clothes ...look a bit different. Not so….ill fitting." Bella smiled a genuinely nice smile
"Yea well, I finally found my style and I really like it" Bella said
"More like losing her v card to dyke pixie." Jessica scoffed, thinking she said it in her head but didn't.
Bella glared at her since who was she to call Alice that. No one should ever call them that word.
"We didn't go that far… yet" Bella said
"Yeah, well hard to believe that with those pictures. Seriously have you seen yourself in those pictures Bella...I'm surprised there wasn't more." Jessica said, clearly disgusted.
"Okay maybe we can change the subject." Angela said quietly.
"Yes, let's move on." Mike added.
" Whoever took those, didn't really have any photography experience, not my best side" Bella joked
Mike raised an eyebrow since this conversation was getting kind of hot.
"I can agree; they are tasteless and very bad." Angela agreed.
"What would your best side be?" Mike asked curiously.
"Mike seriously what the hell!" Jessica yelled and playfully slapped his arm.
"Well they were dark so some parts were blurry and it was far away. Should have aimed for better lighting and right side." Bella smirked
"What the hell is wrong with you Bella?" Jessica asked.
" Nothing, you want to make me out to be the bad guy like the person who took photos, and you pissed because I not giving you the reaction like I used to" Bella replied
"What reaction Bella?" Jessica asked.
"Oh, back when I was a meek, shy girl who you took under your wing so you and Lauren could look good while you secretly slandered me behind my back. Or did you think I was a complete idiot?" Bella said
"I felt sorry for you Bella because you were everyone's shiny new toy because you moved here. Don't even know why, you're not even that pretty and seeing your choice in women I can see why." Bella got pissed
" You know what Jessica, maybe I was a lonely person who moved here, but if you didn't like me you should have left me alone. You can hate me all you want but don't you dare talk shit about Alice. She is an amazing woman who has the best heart. So how bout you keep your mouth shut you shallow self centered bitch!" Bella practically screamed in the last part and others in the cafeteria looked in her direction. She had murder in her eyes and they got directed at Jessica
Jessica just laughed.
"Still a little child Bella. Wow, I thought you would have your big girl panties on. Guess you're still a pathetic loser. Come on Angela, we are going." Jessica barks.
Bella looked at Angela and she shook her head. Eric nodded and he too didn't move. They liked Bella as a friend and she was much nicer to them than Jessica was. They cared for Bella and Jessica was being even more of a bitch than usual.
"No I going to stay with Bella" Angela said firmly
"Angela, we've been friends since we were kids. You're just going to forget that?"
Angela raised her eyebrow at her and tilted her head slightly. Eric chuckled softly.
"Are you sure we were friends cause all I remember is needing to be your friend when no one cooler was around than you ditching me for everyone else. I'm a last resort with you now. '' Angela said
"Not my fault...look at you coming or not?" Jessica asked.
" I'm staying with Bella, at least she owns up to what she does. Go be cool and fake. I need real friends" Angela said
Jessica and Mike left and soon Alice made her way to Bella. She looked at the table and asked Angela,
"Room for another?" Bella smiled and looked at Angela then Alice
"For you always, it's okay right Angela?" Bella said sweetly
"Of course Bella." Angela spoke softly.
Alice sat next to Bella and Eric smiled softly at the two of them.
"You two make a nice couple."
"Thanks Eric, I know who my friends are at least. It makes me feel good that you and Angela support us." Bella told him.
"Of course since love is love and your love for Alice is much better than Edward. Least Alice will let you see us." Eric mentioned.
"Of course since her life shouldn't just have me in it. Edward barely let me see Bella while they were together and I was his sister. Just glad when Bella and I graduate we will be free of him." Alice mentions.
Bella couldn't wait until that day since they were working on plans for Bella to become a vampire during the summer. Bella saw Edward across the cafeteria and he glared at her. Bella motioned Alice to him and she smirked playfully.
"He looks pissed." Bella whispered.
"Let him be pissed that he didn't get what he wanted. He's not going to be happy and that's what he deserves." Alice added.
Bella smiled and pecked Alice's lips softly. She thought she heard Edward growling from across the cafeteria but she didn't care. This may not have been the way Bella planned it, but she was relieved to be out of the closet. She and Alice can now be together at school and no longer be apart. Soon they will go to the Cullens to show they are mates and to hopefully have Edward back off. Nothing will stand in their way for them to be together and always love one another.
