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A/N:
Hi everyone, welcome to the new chapter of 'Jar of Secrets'.
I would appreciate any feedback I would get, as long as it is done with respect.
Warning: All my stories will have a HEA (what can I say, I am a sucker for those).
In the case of violence, I will warn you at the beginning of the chapter.
P.s. I have never been to Chicago, so every place is a part of my imagination.
I quickly changed my clothes and made my way to my last period. At least I could distract myself in arts until I could go back to my heavenly bed and forget about this whole week.
"That was some show." I was interrupted from my thoughts by Angela. I forget that she had Arts too.
I shrugged, "I don't know what you are talking about."
Angela cackled, "Maybe you don't, but the whole school is already talking about you, schooling Edward Masen." Great.
I shrugged again. Angela sensing my mood gave me a small smile and let me on my own for the rest of the period. When the bell rang, I sighed in relief and quickly packed my things. I texted aunt Renee that I was going to walk back home.
After dumping some stuff in my locker, I made my way outside. There were a lot of students hanging out in the parking lot. I took the sidewalk instead of going right through the parking lot. I had socialized enough for the day. I crossed the street and started to walk to the main road where I could take a shuttle. My plans were short-lived. Before I knew it, a hand grasped my wrist and pulled me to a car.
"What the fuck!" I shouted.
"Get in!" said the devil itself.
"Fuck you, I am not going anywhere with you." I tried to go around him, but this time he grabbed me from the waist and pushed me against the door.
"I said get in," he said, stretching each word.
I grabbed his ears and pulled hard. He, shocked at my sudden movement, dropped his hands from my waist.
"The fuck, did you just fucking grab my ears?" he asked in a surprised voice, putting his hands over his ears.
I put my right hand on my hip and pointed my left finger at him, "Listen you, shithead, I don't care who you are, but if you ever manhandle me I swear I will-"
"What? You will do what?" he dared me with a smug smirk on his face. He knew that he had the power to screw me over, and this should have been enough for me to shut my mouth and say a quick apology, but when did I ever do something smart?
"Look, I get it, you are a spoiled boy who thinks that he can get his way anytime and anywhere, but I do too. You want a war? Go ahead. You want to screw me over? Do it. I don't fucking care. Because you know why? You are nothing to me. You won't get me. So, fuck off and enjoy the rest of your prissy life." With that, I pushed him off and started to walk again. Fucking shithead, what gives him the right to pull and push me. Oh, how I would have loved to wrap my hands around his neck. And his hair. Ugh. My shitty day turned even shittier if that was possible.
I was still cursing him when I made it home. My mom, who saw the look on my face, left me alone for the rest of the night. At least it was the weekend tomorrow. I could sleep in and enjoy what the city life had to offer.
The rest of the night went normal. Today's ordeal made me pretty tired, so after a warm bath, I quickly fell asleep.
The next morning, I woke around noon. After putting on some ripped skinny blue jeans and white off the shoulders top, I went to the kitchen to fix myself a light lunch. My mom and aunt were in the backyard sitting and chatting like old high school girls. After grabbing some bread and peanut butter and jam, I took a seat across them.
I huffed after seeing the look on my mom's face, knowing what was going to come. She didn't disappoint, "So? You want to tell me why you came in a foul mood yesterday?"
I shrugged, 'just school," I mumbled out.
"Is there something wrong?" asked aunt Renee, concerned. I shook my head., "Nothing, I can't handle."
My mom raised an eyebrow, while aunt Renee asked me if she could help. I shook my head again, "No, seriously, it is nothing I can't handle. Just a bit of school drama."
My mom patted Aunt Renee's hand and nodded. She knew that if I needed help that I would ask her.
After lunch, I decided to go to the park. After grabbing a book and a blanket, I was ready. After shooting a goodbye to my mom and aunt, I opened the door and made my way to the park. There, I found a beautiful spot underneath a tree. I laid my blanket down and sat on it. I don't know how long I was sitting there, but when I looked up, I saw that it was getting dark. Looking at my phone, I saw that it was nearly five. Deciding to eat out, I texted my mom not to wait for me for dinner.
I walked around for a bit, searching for a place to eat. After half an hour, I found a cute dinner. It was relatively empty, so I could order directly. After placing my order, I looked around. The dinner was small but inviting. I laid my head on my arms that were on the table. The smells that were coming from the kitchen made me hungrier. Just when the waitress put my food down, the front door opened, and a group of teenagers came in.
Fuck, I thought as I saw who they were. I tried to make myself small, but no sense. They saw me. Without any word, shithead took a seat across mine. The others, one of them was the blond-haired and blue-eyed girl from my classes. I huffed and arched an eyebrow at him. Really? I thought, giving him a stink eye.
"Ai, the new girl has some spunk. I had liked the moment you put Eddy here in his place, but this is priceless." Said the giant, that was holding the blond-haired girl's hand.
"Emmet," he said, grabbing my hand.
"Don't scare her, Emmet," said the blond-haired girl. "Rosalie." I nodded and turned to the other two.
"Hi, I am Alice, and this is Jasper. So nice to meet you." I shook their hands.
"Please, why don't you sit," I said, giving the shithead, that was already ordering some food, a meaningful look.
"Oh, don't mind him, I think he was dropped on his head a few times when he was a baby." I laughed hard. This, I would believe.
"Why don't you just shut up and order some food." Said the shithead in question.
I rolled my eyes and began to eat my food. I hated cold food. "You are not even going to wait for us to get our food too?"
I grabbed a big bite and made a show of chewing slowly before I answered his question, "You are right, I totally forgot that I had invited to you for dinner. How rude of me to start before you got your food." And then I made another show by grabbed another bite. By now, the others were snickering, or in Emmet's case laughing hard.
"I like you," said Rosalie. I gave her a Mona-Lisa smile.
"So, you know all each other?" I asked, gesturing with my hand to them.
Alice nodded, "Edward and Emmet are childhood friends, Emmet is dating Rosalie, Jasper is Rosalie's brother, and I am dating Jasper."
Before I could say anything, their food came, so for the next few minutes, everyone was busy shoving their food in their mouths.
"So, Bella, tell us about yourself." Asked Alice, breaking the silence.
I shrugged, "There is nothing to tell, I am sixteen, born and bred in Forks, a small town in the Pacific Northwest. I just moved here with my mom."
"Principle Renee is your aunt, right?" asked Jasper.
I shook my head, "she is actually my mom's best friend, they know each other since middle school."
"Then, your mom knows my dad too?" Alice asked.
"Your dad?"
"Carlisle Cullen. Principle Renee is one of my dad's closest and oldest friends. They know each other since high school." I frowned. My mom never mentioned a Carlisle Cullen.
"Never heard of him before." Alice shrugged and went back to her food.
After a quick glance at my watch, I saw that it was past seven. "Well it was nice meeting you, but I have to go." I stood up and picket my backpack, which held my blanket, wallet, and book.
"Bye, Bella, see you at school." Replied Rosalie. I gave them a wave and turned around. After paying for my meal, an idea stuck. I asked the lady behind the bar for a pen and paper. After scribbling a note, I opened my wallet again and paid for the shithead's meal too. Maybe this would teach him some manners.
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Epov
"She is awesome, dude." Said Emmet watching Bella leave the dinner.
"I second that," replied Jasper. I gave them both the finger. Fuckers, always in my business.
"She is in my English class." Said Rosalie. I knew that already. I had memorized her fucking schedule the moment I saw her in her uniform.
"She is nice," mumbled Alice.
"Whatever you are planning, don't Alice," I said, seeing the look on her face. Why do I put up with them again? Right, because they are my friends and I love them. Well, for the most part. I shook my head and raised my hand for the check.
"Uhm, sir," mumbled the waiter with the check-in his hand. I raised my eyebrow and waited for him to finish. "This is for you." He gave me a piece of paper. I opened it up,
Dear shithead,
I hope you enjoyed your meal, cause next time you forget your manners and impose again, I will not hesitate to dump your dinner over your head like I did with my latte. That being said, you now own me a chai latte, dinner, and some manners.
Enjoy the rest of your night.
"Edward," Emmet looked at me with a knowing smile. I crumbled the paper and stood up.
"Apparently, my dinner is already paid. I'll see you outside." Without waiting for a reply, I stood up and grabbed my jacket. The cold air hit me as I opened the door.
I leaned against my car and pulled a cigarette. The nicotine calmed me slightly down. The nerve of this girl. She was already on my shit list for the stunt she pulled last week and at school, and now this. It was like the universe was laughing at me. Everywhere I looked, she was there. I shook my head, I had enough. I was going to take off the car. I was Edward fucking Masen. A little nobody like her would learn her place too, soon.
"Fuck, seriously, Edward," Jasper said. I cocked an eyebrow. "That face, you are planning something, aren't you?" he asked. I gave him a smirk.
Emmet groaned, "Dude, I really liked her."
I shrugged, "Not my problem."
"Now, are you getting in, or what?" I asked, climbing in the driver's seat.
They quickly got in. I started the engine and began to drive through the busy streets of Chicago.
After dropping the girls at their homes, Emmet, Jasper, and I made our way to the warehouse. The warehouse was on the outskirts of the city. I bought it off and transformed it into a hangout place. I spent most of my time here than at home. Home, I shook my head, I needed a drink before I could go down that road.
"So, what is the plan?" asked Emmet after he made himself comfy on one of the couches that were there.
"Just a few small things, enough to let the Princess know what she got herself into," I said, relaxing in my seat.
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