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"Edward, this is Bella and Emmett Swan, and Rose and Jasper Hale," said Alice. "Guys, this is my brother, Edward."
"It's nice to meet you, Edward," said Emmett.
"You too, Emmett," said Edward with a voice like velvet. He looked over and smiled at me as Mr. Varner came in.
"Bella and Rose, I was told to have you go down to the gym to get ready for the pep rally," said Mr. Varner.
"Ok," I said softly. I stood up and felt a pain in my hip as it gave out. I started to fall but Edward reached out and grabbed my waist softly. "Thanks."
"No problem," he said softly as he let go of my waist.
I grabbed my backpack and followed Rose out of the classroom. I looked back at Edward just before I walked out. He ducked his head when I caught him watching me. Rose and I made our way down to the gym. We found the rest of our cheerleading squad waiting for us. There were eight of us in total. Rose and I were captains. Then there was Lauren and Jessica, who Rose and I call the bitches of Forks. Angela, Kate, Leah and Tanya. They were all pretty cool girls but Lauren and Jessica were total bitches.
"It's about time you two got here," snapped Lauren.
"Sorry, Lauren, did we drag you away from giving Tyler another blow job in the janitor's closest?" I snapped back. I could hear the other girls laughing behind me.
"We just have a lot of work do to before the pep rally," snapped Jessica.
"Gee, really, Jessica," snapped Rose. She turned to the other girls. "Let's get the poster's up and the chairs moved out for homecoming queen nominations."
They all just nodded and we got to work. It took us the until the beginning to fourth period to get everything ready. It would have helped if Lauren and Jessica had actually helped us but they were to busy bitching about us doing everything wrong. Rose and I made our way back down to our lockers and I put my books in while she grabbed her books for her biology class. I told her I would see her at lunch and made my way down to my music class. I walked in and saw Edward sitting in the back of the classroom. He looked up and smiled at me. I returned the smile as I walked up to Peter Davis.
"Hey, Petey Pete," I chuckled. Peter turned and gave me a big smile.
"Tell me you have something for me, Bella," he begged.
"Maybe," I chuckled. I handed him my music book and flipped it over to my new song. "What do you think?"
"I like it. Now, let me hear it," chuckled Peter.
"Ok," I sighed.
"Which instrument?" asked Peter.
"I'm thinking cello. It had that cello feel to it," I chuckled.
"Do songs actually have a cello like feel?" asked Edward from the back of the room. I turned and looked at him.
"Sometimes," I smirked.
"Oh, really? Prove it," smirked Edward as he came up to us. He grabbed my music book from Peter and looked down at the song. "Did you write this?"
"Yes," I said proudly.
"You think it would sound better on the cello?" asked Edward.
"Yes," I chuckled.
"I disagree," smirked Edward.
"I guess I'll just have to prove it to you," I chuckled.
I went to the back of the room and pulled out my cello. I brought it up to the front of the classroom and sat down on the piano bench. I could see Garrett, Ben and Mike all chuckling at Edward. I closed my eyes and began playing the song. It was a slow melody. I tried to throw everything into it. I could feel myself panting slightly when I played the last note. I opened my eyes and saw Edward watching me closely.
"You're really good," he said softly. "Do you play the piano too?"
"Yes, I do," I said softly.
"Play it on the piano," said Edward. He was staring into my eyes. "Please."
"Ok," I said softly.
Peter just looked between us he came over and grabbed my cello for me. I turned around on the bench and closed my eyes again. I set my fingers on the keys and let the music flow through my fingers. I could feel Edward's eyes on me as I played each note. I played the last note and turned and looked at him. He was staring at me intensely.
"You're right. It was better on the cello but it was still beautiful on the piano," said Edward.
"Thank you. Do you play?" I asked.
"Yes," said Edward.
"Will you play for me?" I asked.
"Yes," said Edward.
He came over and sat down on the bench. I made to move but he grabbed my hand to stop me. I felt a tingle shoot through my arm at his touch. He left go of my hand and placed his fingers on the piano. He closed his eyes and began playing. His fingers moved so fast and with so much passion. I could feel the music flowing through him with each note that he played. He played the last note just as the bell rang for lunch. He opened his eyes and looked up at me.
"You are an amazing pianist, Edward," I said softly.
"Thank you, Bella. You are too," said Edward. Peter cleared his throat and I turned to look at him.
"NYU is holding a competition in six weeks in New York. I think you both should sign up," said Peter. I just rolled my eyes at him. "Bella, don't be like that."
"Peter, you and I both know that Charlie will not let me go to New York," I said as I packed up my cello.
"I'll talk to Charlie, Bella," said Peter.
"No, you won't," I snapped. "Just leave it alone."
I slammed my the lid to my cello down and stormed out of the classroom. I made my way down to the cafeteria and grabbed myself a bottle of water and a turkey sandwich. I went and sat down next to Jasper, Rose and Emmett. They all looked over at me and knew I was upset.
"Bella, what's wrong?" asked Emmett as Edward and Alice came up to our table.
"Can we sit with you?" asked Alice.
"Sure, Alice," I said, ignoring the look from Emmett. She sat down next to Jasper and Edward sat down across from me. He held out my music book.
"You left this in class," said Edward.
"Thanks," I said, grabbing the book from him.
"You should listen to him," said Edward. I just chuckled.
"You have no idea what you are talking about, Edward," I said harshly. He just chuckled.
"You're afraid," said Edward.
"I'm not afraid of anything," I snapped.
"Yes, you are. If you weren't afraid you wouldn't be hiding," chuckled Edward.
"Who the fuck do you think you are, Edward?" I snapped. "You know nothing about me or my life or my music for that matter."
"Oh, please. You are so fucking easy to read," he chuckled. I stood up and grabbed my book.
"You have no fucking clue about me," I snapped.
I turned and walked out of the cafeteria. I walked down to the gym and started stretching for the pep rally. Rose came in a few minutes later and started to ask me what was going on when the other girls came in. She just gave me a small smile and finished her stretching. The other's girls finished stretching as the bell rang ending lunch. Everyone came in the gym and settled into the bleachers. I saw Edward and Alice standing to the side. It looked like Alice was bitching at him about something but his eyes were fixed on me. The band came in and started playing the fight song.
We started the pep rally and the football team came marching in. I inwardly cringed when I saw Edward walk in with Emmett and Jasper. We did a couple of cheers and chants before Peter came out with the mike in his hand. Everyone quieted down.
"It's time to announce the homecoming queen nominees," said Peter. "Your first nominee is Angela Weber."
"Congrats, Ang," I chuckled as I hugged her. She went out and Peter placed her sash on her. She went over and sat in one of the chairs.
"Your next nominee is Kate Denali," said Peter. I hugged Kate and heard Garrett whistle for her. She blushed and went out to get her sash. She joined Angela and we all turned our attention back to Peter.
"You third Nominee is Rosalie Hale."
"Fucking shit," muttered Rose under her breath as she hugged me.
"Congratulations, Rose," I snickered. This was just the kind of crap Rose and I hated. She just glared at me before she put a smile on her face and went to get her sash. She went over and sat down next to Kate.
"Finally, your fourth nominee is Isabella Swan," chuckled Peter. I could feel my face heat up as I made my way over to him. He placed the sash on me and I went to sit next to Rose who was gloating.
"Someone must die," I mumbled just loud enough for Rose to hear.
"Congratulations, Bella," snickered Rose.
I just rolled my eyes as the four of us took our sashes off and joined the rest of the cheerleaders. It was time for our dance. We got into position and I nodded at Mike to start the music. The music came on and we started dancing. I hated this part of being a cheerleader too. We got to the last part where I stand on Rose's shoulders. I climbed up and she hosted me up. The music ended and everyone started cheering. Rose tossed me into the air and I landed in hers and Kate's arms. The rest of the pep rally went quickly. The band played our school song and fight song. Our game tonight was in Seattle so we had to load up and leave as soon as the pep rally was over.
I ran out to my locker and grabbed my books and jacket. I meet Rose down by the buses. The football players loaded onto the bus first. We followed and Rose and I took a seat in front of Emmett and Jasper. Edward was sitting across from them with Garrett. I pulled out my biology book and started working on the work I was missing while Rose was talking to Emmett.
"You're doing homework?" asked Edward. I looked up and saw him leaning across the isle.
"Yes, I don't want to get behind," I said as I yawned.
"Are you tired?" asked Edward.
"Yes," I said as I yawned again. "So you're a football player?"
"I guess so," he said shrugging his shoulders. "So tell me why your father is such an ass?"
"He isn't. He is just really over protective of me," I chuckled.
"What about your mom?" asked Edward.
"What about her?" I asked.
"She won't let you do the competition?" asked Edward.
"I wouldn't know. She left us when we were two," I said shortly.
I turned back to my homework and tried to focus on it but I was so tired. After a few minutes, I packed it all back up into my backpack. I pulled my knees up to my chest. I laid my head on my knees and fell asleep.