10
"I love Edward, Bella, but he isn't the easiest person to be around. It's been hard for him with us moving so much. He never complained but he has never let himself get attached to friends much less girls. When I saw him with you Friday night, I knew he was in love with you. I saw a light shining in his eyes that I have never seen before. He came home Saturday night and was almost giddy," she chuckled. "I knew it had something to do with you."
"He makes me happier than I have ever felt," I whispered softly. "He's the reason I have the strength fight this. When I told him and Alice about being sick yesterday morning, I saw it in his eyes. I knew I was in love with him. I know that most people don't get that but for me, it was right."
"I know, Bella," said Esme.
"I'm going to go take a nap," I said softly.
"Ok, sweetheart," said Esme.
I packed my guitar back up and carried it up to our room. I set it next to the wall and climbed onto the bed and fell asleep.
I woke up a few hours later when I felt Edward's lips on my neck. I chuckled and turned so that I was facing him.
"I sure hope that is you, Edward," I chuckled.
"It is," he laughed. I opened my eyes and looked up at him. He had a black eye.
"What the fuck happened to your eye?" I asked.
"Nothing," he muttered.
"Edward, tell me now," I said. He just sighed.
"Mike Newton was making a few pointed comments about you. I defended you. He punched me once, and I beat the shit out of him," said Edward.
"What did he say?" I asked.
"It doesn't matter," said Edward.
"Edward, what did he say?" I asked again.
"He said he knew you were whore but this was fast even for you," said Edward. I stood up and walked out of our room. I ran down the stairs. "Bella, where are you going?"
"I'm going to go have a word with Newton," I snapped. Edward reached out and gently grabbed my hand.
"Baby, I took care of it," said Edward. I turned and looked at him. "Please, let it go."
"Fine but if he says one more thing about me like that, I will kick his ass. I can do it," I said softly.
"I believe you," he chuckled. "It's time for dinner."
"Ok," I chuckled.
Edward pulled me into the dining room. I sat in the seat next to him. Alice, Jasper, Rose and Emmett came in and sat down. Carlisle and Esme brought the food in and set it on the table. We all fixed our plates. Carlisle looked up at all of us and smiled.
"How was school?" he asked.
"Boring," we all said. We all looked at each other and chuckled.
"Bella, did you talk to your teachers?" asked Carlisle.
"Yes, they were all very sympathetic," I said, rolling my eyes.
"I'm sure they were," he chuckled. "Who's mustang is that outside?"
"Mine," I said softly.
"Where did you find her?" he asked.
"I found her in a junk yard in Seattle when I was fourteen," I explained.
"How does she run?" asked Carlisle.
"She purrs like a kitten," I chuckled.
"She's a beautiful car. Did it cost a lot to have someone fix her up?" he asked.
"Not really. It took awhile for me to find all the parts but the work didn't take me to long to do," I explained. Carlisle looked over at me with a surprised look on his face. "What?"
"You rebuilt your car?" asked Carlisle.
"Yes," I chuckled. Edward, Emmett, Rose and Jasper were all chuckling.
"How did you learn about cars?" asked Esme. I turned and looked at her.
"I read a lot," I said.
"You read a lot?" said Carlisle.
"Yes, I have a photographic memory. I read a few books when I was twelve and learned about cars. It took a couple years to convince Charlie that I really did know what I was doing but then I rebuilt the engine in his truck and that convinced him," I explained. They were both looking at me. "What?"
"You were twelve?" asked Carlisle.
"Yes," I said softly.
"Bella is the smartest person I've ever meet. There isn't much she doesn't know," chuckled Rose. I just rolled my eyes at her.
"She's been taking college classes for two years," smirked Jasper. I could feel my face turn scarlet as Carlisle and Esme both looked at me.
"It's not a big deal," I muttered.
"Yes, it is, Bella," said Esme. "What are you planning on studying in college?"
"Music," I said softly.
"What do you play?" asked Carlisle.
"I play the piano, the cello, the guitar, and the drums," I explained. I heard Alice, Carlisle and Esme all gasp.
"You play all of those?" asked Esme.
"Yes," I said softly.
"Wow," said Carlisle. "I look forward to hearing you play sometime."
"Anytime," I said softly.
We finished dinner and I helped Edward wash the dishes even though he told me I didn't have to. After we were done, we did our homework. I finished before Edward did. I smirked and he called me a show off. I just chuckled harder. Once he was done, we went upstairs to our room. He shut the door behind him and gave me a look. We quickly stripped our cloths off and climbed into bed. We made love slowly for hours. We fell asleep wrapped in each other's arms.
I woke up the next morning when our alarm went off. I was completely exhausted. I looked over to look at Edward but he wasn't in bed with me. The door to the bathroom opened and Edward came out only wearing a towel. He looked up at me and frowned.
"You look tired, Bella."
"I am tired," I sighed as I got out of bed.
"Maybe you should stay home and sleep," suggested Edward.
"No, I want to go to school. I don't need anymore rumors about me being spread," I said lightly. "I'm going to take a shower."
"Ok, Baby," said Edward.
I gave him a kiss before I went into the bathroom and turned on the hot water. I stepped inside and let the hot water wash over my skin. I quickly washed my hair and shaved my legs. I turned off the water and dried off. I went back into our room and pulled on my panties, bra, a pair of jeans and a white blouse. I slipped on a pair of red ballet flats and made my way downstairs. I found Edward sitting in the kitchen with Alice, Carlisle and Esme. I grabbed a bowl of cereal and sat down next to him.
"Bella, you ok.? You look tired," said Carlisle.
"I am tired," I said softly. "But I am ok."
"If you get to tired, I want you to go take a nap in the nurses office," said Carlisle.
"Ok," I said softly.
"I've got to get into the office. I'll see you after school, Bella," said Carlisle.
"Ok," I said. He left and I finished my breakfast. "I guess we had better get going."
"Ok, Baby," said Edward. "Do you want to take my car or your car?"
"We need to take both. You have football after school," I pointed out.
"No, I am going with you," said Edward.
"You can't skip practice again, Edward," I said softly. He put his hands on my face gently.
"Bella, I am going with you. You are the most important part of my life," whispered Edward.
"Ok, Edward," I whispered. "I guess we can take your car."
"Ok," said Edward.
Alice followed us out to the car. She climbed into the back seat while I climbed into the front seat. Edward climbed into the drivers seat and we drove to school. He parked next to Emmett. We climbed out and made our way to our lockers. We were half way there when I heard it. I heard Mike make a comment about me to Tyler.
"I told you Bella was whore," whispered Mike to Tyler. I snapped my head over to him. He had his back to me. Tyler's eyes met mine and he took a step back. "Fuck, she's behind me, isn't she?"
"Yes," chuckled Tyler. Mike turned around and I saw his face. He had two black eyes and a busted lip.
"What the fuck did you call me?" I snapped as I took a step toward him. He took two steps back.
"I didn't mean it, Bella," said Mike.
"Yes, you fucking did. Do you remember what happened last time you called me a whore?" I snapped.
"Y…yes," stammered Mike as I stepped closer to him.
"Do I need to remind you of what I can do to you?" I snapped. He took another step back and hit the wall.
"N…no," stammered Mike. I stepped up and got right in his face.
"I really, really hope not, Mike. If I hear from anyone, that you are badmouthing me, Edward or any of my friends, I will remind you. Got it?" I snapped.
"Y….yes," he stammered.
"Good," I snapped. I turned and went back over to Edward who was laughing so hard that he could hardly breathe.
"Baby, you are my hero," he chuckled. I grabbed his hand as we started walking done the hall.
"Thanks," I chuckled. "He's a fucking idiot."
"That he is," chuckled Edward.
"Bella, why is Newton so fucking scared of you?" asked Alice.
"Because she beat the shit out of him last year when he made a move on her. She was coming out of the school when he blocked her way. He asked her out and she said no. She went to move past him but he stepped in front of her and grabbed her arm and tried to push her against the wall, only she kicked him in the chest and slammed him to the ground," chuckled Emmett. I just rolled my eyes at them all.
"He should take no for an answer," I chuckled.
"Bella, where did you learn to fight like that?" asked Alice.
"I read a lot," I chuckled.
"Should have known," chuckled Edward.
I just laughed before I kissed him goodbye and made my way down to English with Rose and Alice. The rest of the day when by quickly. In everyone one of my classes, I could hear the whispers about me and Edward. Most of them still believed that I was somehow pregnant and that's why he and his family moved here. It was all fucking ridiculous. I spent music working on my new song. I almost had the notes down but I needed to start working on the lyrics.
I skipped lunch and went to lay down in the nurses office. Edward came with me. I was so tired I slept right through the bell and woke up when school was over. Edward said that the nurse let our teachers know that I was ok. We made our way down to our lockers and grabbed our books. Edward wrapped his arm around my waist and led me out to his car. He helped my in and we made our way to the hospital. He parked and we went up to his office. We checked in and took our seats in the waiting room.
"Bella," said Mrs. Mallory. I cringed when I realized that she was Carlisle's nurse. "Are you ready?"
"Yes," I said. Edward and I followed her back. She led me into a room with three beds inside.
"Bella, I'm sorry to see that you are sick. Lauren didn't say anything," said Mrs. Mallory.
"I haven't told anyone except my teachers, Rose, Jasper, Edward and Alice," I explained.
"I see," she said softly. "Go ahead and lay down. Dr. Cullen will be in in a moment."
"Thank you, Mrs. Mallory," I said softly.
"Call me Erin, Bella," she said softly.
"Ok, Erin," I whispered. She turned and left and I laid down on the bed and Edward climbed in next to me. "Do you think she will tell Lauren?"
"I don't know, Bella," said Edward as the door opened. Carlisle came in and smiled at us.
"How are you feeling?" he asked.
"I'm still tired. I took a nap this afternoon," I explained.
"Fatigue is just going to be part of your life for awhile, Bella," sighed Carlisle. "I am going to hook up your IV. It should take about an hour for it run through."
"Ok," I said softly. He quickly go the IV going.
"I'll check in on you in a little while," said Carlisle.
"Thanks, Carlisle," I said softly. He gave me a soft smile.
"Anything for you, Bella," he whispered before he left.
"Edward?" I whispered.
"Yes," he said.
"Tell me a story," I whispered.
Edward just chuckled. I laid my head on his shoulder and listened to him tell me about he time he, Alice, Carlisle and Esme went camping in Colorado. Edward and Alice were twelve. They set up their tents and settled in for the night when it started raining. Their tents flooded and they ended up crowding into their car and sleeping. He said they never went camping again. Carlisle came in and took my IV out. He said he would see us at home in a little while. Edward and I walked out of the back and found Lauren sitting in the waiting room. She looked up at us confused. She looked from us to the back room and back. I could see the fear in her eyes.
"What are you doing here?" whispered Lauren.