So, I had a lot of fun writing this chapter. Things are about to get interesting!

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February 2008: School Bathroom

"So, has Ben finally taken a hint about prom yet?"

Lauren Mallory's shrill voice fills the bathroom as I sit in the stall, phone in hand.

"Ugh god, no. I actually had to just tell him outright. I mean, he's my boyfriend, I shouldn't have to say anything," Kate whines.

God, these two are so annoying.

I roll my my eyes as the two girls continue to bitch.

"Anyways, what about you, do you have a date?" Kate asks.

I stand and smooth my skirt out, my fingers resting on the toilet lever.

"Oh you know, Edward and I will go together," she says and my hand stills on the lever.

My breath catches in my throat.

What the absolute fuck!

"God, Edward is so hot, I mean I love Ben and all, but every girl is so jealous of you!" Kate exclaims.

My chest tightens at their words as an uncomfortable feeling settles in the pit of my stomach.

They can't be, I mean, he would tell me if they-

No! There's no way he's cheating on me.

"Well, I'm totally going to get back together with him. I already have the perfect dress," Lauren says and they both giggle. "But I'm a little nervous, he hasn't really paid that much attention that past couple of months."

At this I let out a little breath.

Why on earth would he ever date her!

My hand pushes down on the lever, flushing the toilet before walking out.

Both Kate and Lauren have lip gloss out as they touch up their make up.

My eyes lightly scan Lauren, her perfect blond hair, perfectly fitting jeans and blouse that showcases her chest just right. Jealousy runs through me.

Of course that's why he dated her.

I wonder if he compares me to her.

The uncomfortable feeling is back.

I don't want to be compared to a girl like Lauren. She's too pretty, too perfect, and too preppy.

Lauren eyes me back through the mirror as does Kate.

"Hey, your Edward's sister right?" Lauren says to me, turning to face me.

I suppress the urge to shudder at the word sister.

"Stepsister," I say my voice short.

Kate gives me a look and Lauren rolls her eyes.

"Whatever," Lauren says getting out her phone and scrolls some before showing me the screen.

It's a picture of her in a blood red dress, the side of it is cut high and it's low cut.

Damn, the girl certainly has a hell of a body.

I hate it.

"Do you think he'll like the dress?" Lauren says.

I swallow a little.

The dress is beautiful. It's sexy, provocative and to be honest, I don't see how her parents would ever let her leave the house in it.

"How would I know," I say with a shrug.

It's a bitchy thing to say, but I can't help the jealousy running rampant in me.

"Well, he's your brother, so you would know," Lauren says in an equally bitchy tone.

I think I might vomit.

I wash my hands before taking a paper towel.

"Like I said, I'm not his sister," I say before tossing the paper in the bin. "But if you want my opinion, the dress is a little much, I mean, you don't want to come off as desperate," I say before turning to face her as my hand rests on the bathroom door. "Unless that's just naturally how you are," I finish with a smirk.

Kate's mouth drops and Lauren's eyes narrow.

"She is not desperate, obvi," Kate hisses at me. "You do realize that they practically been together since the ninth grade. They're practically planning a June wedding this summer," she sneers.

This time I roll my eyes.

"Whatever you say, how would I know anyways," I say with a shrug. "It's not as if he talks about you," I say looking at Lauren before leaving.

I keep my back straight as I walk to my locker. Images of Lauren and Edward at prom, with her in that dress take over my thoughts.

I could never dominate a dress like that, I would just look awkward.

My hand shakes at my sides.

Stop it Bella, he's with you. It doesn't matter what happened between them before.

I open my locker and get my math book out.

Stop being so jealous, you've nothing to be jealous about.

Closing my locker, I turn around.

There's Edward leaning against his locker. With a laughing Lauren at his side. Touching his arm.

My eyes narrow.

He smiles and says something to which she throws her head back and laughs again.

You've got to be kidding me.

"It's sad really."

I jolt a little and turn my head. A girl with red, curly hair stands beside me.

"What do you mean?" I ask and she smiles.

"Oh you know, they've been off and on for a couple of years, so Lauren really thought they would get back together at the beginning of the year," she says as I watch the two continue to talk.

The uncomfortable knot in my stomach tightens a little.

"I'm Victoria, by the way," She says turning to me.

I smile a little.

"Bella," I say then see her math book. "Do you have Carson next too?"

She nods and tucks a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Yeah," sh says. "You wanna sit by me? I mean, Eric usually tries to sit by me and it drives James nuts."

I laugh a little. "Sure."

"So, do you like it better here?" She asks as we walk.

"Eh, I guess. It's different. I'm used to being a private school, so it's nice to finally ditch the uniform," I say and she makes a face.

"Gross, I can't imagine having to wear something like every day," she says with a shudder.

As we pass Edward and Lauren, he looks at me and steps away from her a little. "Hey Bella."

I give him a hand wave. "Oh hey Lauren," I say turning towards her. "I did have one thing I forgot to mention," I continue as she raises an eyebrow at me. "If you are planning a June wedding, I would definitely keep it indoors, wouldn't want poor Edward passing out of a heat stroke before you get to the I Do's," I say.

Lauren's face goes completely red, and Edward's goes white.

Victoria throws her head back and laughs.

"Just a thought, see you around Lauren," I say with a bright smile and nudge Victoria forward.

"Bitch," Lauren says behind me.

"Piss off Lauren," Edward snaps.

I smile.

Victoria lets out a laugh and loops her arm around mine.

"I think you might just be my friend soulmate," she says.

"I had an unfortunate run in with her and Kate in the bathroom," I say.

"I can't stand either them, Kate's not too bad on her own, but Lauren," she says pausing, her eyes narrowing. "Lauren's a grade a bitch."

"She sounds lovely," I say with a sardonic smile and she laughs.

We get inside the classroom and sit down.

My phone vibrates and I peek at it in my bag.

Edward: Want to hangout after practice

I shouldn't be irritated. But I am. Even though it's clear he's not being dishonest with me, the fact he just let her hang all over him pisses me off.

Well, it's not as if he could say he's dating you.

My stomach twists.

"So hey, James is coming over, do you want to hangout with us tonight?" She asks leaning back in her chair.

I toss my bag on the floor, not bothering to text him back.

"Sure, it's not like I have a life," I say and she laughs.

"Well, just so you know," She says leaning over towards me. "James and Edward hate each other, so I wouldn't broadcast him being there."

Carson comes in and the class settles down.

Interesting, wonder what happened.

God, I hated high school!

Victoria is going to be an interesting character!

Lauren, bleh, but at least Edward told her to piss off!

Hope you guys had an awesome weekend! I'm so not ready for Monday! Anyways, please let me know what you think!