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For the rest of the day Bella couldn't wrap her mind around Angela's words, her free period had been spent in the parking lot fantasies of the blonde filling her mind. It was almost nine at night dinner had been made, homework forgotten as Bella lay on her bed thinking of Rosalie Hale. What does she mean, she doesn't talk Bella wondered is she a mute or is it her choice? Bella huffed loudly she needed a distraction anything that would stop her mind from the constant pressure it was undergoing. Retrieving her notebook off the desk next to her bed, Bella opens up her iTunes account searching for a song to alter her mood; the need to clear her mind becoming a strong desire. Instantly her favorite song catches her eye and she resumes her position on the bed, listening to the words that fill the air.

'And you ask me what I want this year

And I try to make this kind and clear

Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days

Cause I don't need boxes wrapped in strings

And designer love and empty things

Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days'

No matter what Bella was feeling the lyrics and melody of the song soothed her like a baby being rocked; it was her small simple addiction.

'I need someplace simple where we could live

And something only you can give

And that's faith and trust and peace while we're alive'

As she lay there Bella pictured the disconsolate expression on Rosalie's face, she craved to comfort the girl, find the secrets to the pain in her eyes and make it all disappear.

'I wish everyone was loved tonight

And somehow stop this endless fight

Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days'

Bella had never once in her 17, soon to be 18, years of life felt an attraction to anyone; the strongest emotion she detained was the love for her parents. Could this be love? She contemplated. Bella never believed in love at first sight it was a ridiculous notion in her mind, how could one fall in love so quickly with just a minor gaze. She wasn't sure what she felt for Rosalie, whatever it was the attraction was real and it was something that Bella could not deny.

When morning came a restless Bella debated on whether she should skip school, sleep didn't come easy last night the clock on her phone read 2:45 a.m. when she was finally able to close her eyes. Bella was tired and confused but with a sigh she dragged herself out of her purple sheets grabbing her favorite pair of blue jeans and a red and black plaid shirt heading to the bathroom to take a shower.

Two things were decided in that morning shower; one that she needed to get a hair-cut soon her hair was becoming too long and it was a hassle that she didn't want to deal with. The second was that she would only stand back and observe Rosalie; the fact was that Bella knew nothing of the silent beautiful girl and she didn't want to be the cause of any discomfort to the woman. The black sunglasses on her dresser, which were used often in Phoenix, were placed on top of head; Bella hoped that no one will notice her wandering eyes with them on. To her surprise Charlie was still home sitting at the kitchen table reading the newspaper, though how much could be going on in Forks Bella didn't know, drinking coffee out of an old mug that read "World's Greatest Dad" she vaguely remembers giving it to him on Father's Day the year before her and her mother left for Phoenix.

"Morning Dad"

"Oh hey kiddo, I have a seminar in Seattle today at 5 so I don't know if I will be home in time for dinner tonight" Bella nods and grabs a granola bar off of the counter. Guess that's why he's not at work, didn't want to have to leave early.

"Okay, I'll make dinner and leave it in the fridge. Bye Dad!" Bella is out the door, a "Be Careful" beingshouted after her as she makes her way to her car.

She's early today, and by the lack of cars in the parking lot she's extremely early. The clouds show that it will rain any second, of course this is expected in Forks, nonetheless it does not stop the annoyance that fills her body. Not wanting to get wet she snatches her bag out of the passenger seat making her way into the building in search of the school library; it was something she had planned to do the day before but the distraction the blonde brought was too great. The halls of Forks were eerily quiet so much so that the volume seemed to increase a little when she stepped inside of the library, immediately she spots an empty secluded area that seems like the perfect place to think.

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Her quiet place didn't stay quiet for long, not that she expected that it would it was just the person who interrupted her reading of Sherlock Holmes had completely left her speechless.

"Hi!" Alice Cullen, in all of her glory stood not ten feet away from Bella smiling a smile that made Bella believe she was actually happy to see her. Behind the short pixie like girl was her, in Bella's opinion, displeased boyfriend looking once again irritated at having to be in a school with average people such as herself.

"You're Bella Swan right?" Bella was still speechless but Alice seemed unfazed at Bella's lack of words continuing the conversation as if she had responded. "I'm Alice and this is my boyfriend Jasper" the young man in question tilts his head in acknowledgement.

"Umm...yeah hi" she stutters out "Are you- I mean is this your spot?" the question seems like a legitimate one considering that they were the only ones not to care about Bella's arrival yesterday. Alice giggles.

"Oh no, of course not; Jas and I don't usually come into libraries anyway, we just arrived a little early and were scoping out the school" this is said casually as if they often search the campus for people.

"Anyway, Angela came by my house yesterday dropping off Edwards homework and what not, she told us about how nice you were so we wanted to come and introduce ourselves" Bella glances towards Jasper with a skeptical expression etched on her face, Alice waves her hand "Don't mind Jasper he's never happy to be in school" Bella cracks a smile at this he isn't the only one.

"It's nice to meet the both of you" silence follows her words; Bella assumed that the pair would leave after the introductions but no they stood there, Alice still smiling bouncing a little on the balls of her feet and Jasper holding her hand being the anchor that keeps her steady. Bella is unsure of what to do she clears her throat in hopes that Alice will take the lead, and as she opens her mouth to speak Alice is distracted by something behind Bella. The tingling sensation on the back of her neck and her increased heart rate gives Bella an idea of who Alice is looking at.

"Hey guys, we were just introducing ourselves to Bella!" her constant enthusiasm is beginning to frighten Bella.

"Alice, Rosalie wants to go to class" this new voice is smooth like velvet and curiosity enters Bella's body; she turns around to face who she assumes to be Edward Cullen, standing next to Angela and Rosalie.

Edward Cullen is a tall man, his muscle definition not nearly as much as his older brother but they are there, he has untamed bronze hair on his head and Bella briefly wonders if he and Alice plan that. He's dressed in a simple stripped shirt and jeans that seem to fit his body perfectly; she understands Angela's attraction to the boy.

Rosalie is slightly hidden from Bella's view three-fourths of her body being covered by Edwards, once again her head is down and she is wearing the same green sweatshirt from yesterday.

"Edward, Rosalie this is Bella. Bella this is my cousin Edward and my best friend Rosalie" the mention of her name has Rosalie lifting her head her eyes finding Bella instantaneously.

Sapphires

Despair

Moon reflecting against the ocean

Cautious

Mountains

Broken

Beautiful Night sky

Lost

These are all the things Bella sees when she gazes into the eye of Rosalie Hale; she looks into the blondes' eyes as if hoping for an answer, waiting for something but not knowing what it is. Bella also sees the questions in her eyes and she answers with her own.

"What are you doing to me?"

"I don't know, what are you doing to me?"

"Make it stop"

"I don't know how"

A cough by a giggling Alice interrupts their "conversation".

"Angela is sitting with us today at lunch Bella, you should join us" Alice chirps up, once their staring contest had been broke. Shock is written across the face of everyone except Alice. Rosalie turns to Alice rapidly questioning her, fury evident in her eyes; Alice remains unfazed staring intently back at the blonde. Nothing is said for minutes, the bell rings and no one moves watching the "talk" being held by the two women. Rosalie moves first turning and walking away without any sort of acknowledgement. The smile remains on Alice's face.

"See you at lunch Bella!" she spins dragging a muddled Jasper with her. Edward clears his throat confusion evident on his face before following suit, Angela in tow.

Bella ignores the looks of displeasure on Mrs. Blights' face as she takes the only empty seat, her mind whirling from her encounter with Rosalie in the library; it was obvious that Rosalie didn't want her to sit with them at lunch and Bella wanted to know why. There was so much hostility in her eyes.

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By the time lunch had actually rolled around Bella considered returning home, the feeling of rejection entered her system with massive force; this is the second time the blonde has consumed her thoughts taking her away from reality.

When Bella walked out of her History class to see an excited Alice waiting for she was so engrossed with thoughts of Rosalie that the shock she should have felt was nowhere to be found. For the first time Alice's left hand was not attached to Jasper.

"Ready?" Maybe she's on happy pills Bella muses watching Alice grin brightly at her.

"Yeah, sure" no more words were said between the duo on their journey to the cafeteria.

"Do you buy lunch or bring your own?" Alice asks stopping outside of the doors.

"Usually buy but I'm not hungry today" And how could she be with the constant flutter of butterflies in her stomach. Alice nods before opening the doors directing Bella in the direction of their table.

"Alice!" the booming voice of Emmett rings out making Bella jump. "Where ya been, I was going to call Mom and tell her you were skipping school" the large man releases a loud laugh at his own statement.

"I was just making sure Bella here would be joining us for lunch" she responds taking her seat next to Jasper. Bella remains standing until Angela gently pulls her in the chair next to her; directly across from Rosalie.

"Are you okay?" Angela whispers lowly in her ear, Bella can only nod in confirmation. She and Rosalie are having the same "conversation" with their eyes unmoving from one another.

"So Bella why did you move to our boring little small town" the question comes from the person to left of Rosalie; Emmett. He shows a huge grin, Bella notices, which bring out the dimples on his cheeks.

"Oh, my Moms new husband is a minor league baseball player who has to travel a lot. I decided to live with my Dad so she could be with him" Bella shrugs and Edward speaks up.

"Wow, that's pretty selfless"

"Yeah, well…" Bella trails off unsure of what to say.

"Do you like it here in Forks? I remember when Jasper and Rose first moved here they hated the place" Alice pipes up halting her conversation with Jasper.

"You guys didn't always live in Forks?"

"No ma'am" his southern drawl surprises Bella more than the realization that this was the first time that she has heard this blonde speak. "Moved here when I was 15, came from Texas" Texas huh, I wonder if she has an accent as well.

"And he's been short stuffs addiction ever since" Emmett grins jerking his thumb at a now pouting Alice.

"Don't call me short stuff!" Bella releases a chuckle at the expression on her face.

"It's alright darling, I love your size it means-" the rest of Jaspers sentence is whispered in Alice's ear, whatever was said by the boy had Alice giggling and looking more than a little aroused.

"Hey no sex talks at the table!" Jasper glances up at Emmett a playful glint in his eye.

"Is someone mad that they're the only male at this table not fucking?" Jasper smirks, Bella's eye widen, Angela blushes, Edward groans, Emmett chokes on his water, Alice looks to Rosalie, and Rosalie sits unmoving her gaze never leaving her untouched food. Nothing is said for several seconds then Emmett booms out another laugh.

"Fuck you man, fuck you!"

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When the bell rings to signal the end of lunch, Alice, Jasper, Bella, Angela and Rosalie walk to Art; Alice and Angela are discussing a new project, Jasper of course on the left side of her body attached to her arm and Bella and Rosalie walk silently side-by-side behind them.

The song is Better Days by The Goo Goo Dolls

Chapter Question: What song makes you relax?