Not sure how I feel about this one but here you go.
Might be mistakes only read it over once.
"Holy Shit" Bella breathes out, eyes wide staring at the blonde. "Is Jasper Hale actually smiling on a school day?" she says dramatically with a grin on her face. Alice snickers stepping out of the Jeep, grabbing Jasper's hand.
"It's only because it's October, he has a strange obsession with the month" she rolls her eyes gazing up at her boyfriend.
"It's not an obsession darling, I love the Halloween atmosphere" he replies, looking to Bella; she chuckles.
"Today is only the first" Jasper shrugs moving to walk into the main building.
"We're going to speak with Dr. Banner, see you later Bella!" she nods at Alice's words turning to face her silent blonde friend.
"Library?" she questions pointing toward the building; with an affirmation the duo walk side by side inside of the school.
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"Have you started the new art project?" Bella asks the taller girl as they take their seats in the back of the library.
Over the past few weeks Bella had become accustomed to the one-sided conversations she shared with Rosalie, they had become so in tune with each other that the talks seemed natural; she often forgot that the girl didn't speak at all. Every day after school, expect for Fridays when Rosalie had an appointment with Esmé, the pair would sit in Rosalie's garage as the blonde continuously worked on her car. Some days they sat in silence, others the radio of the car would play the cd that the blonde had made for Bella and on a few rare occasions Bella would talk, telling Rosalie any and everything about herself. She never once pressured Rosalie into speaking or asked any personal questions about the blonde; Bella wanted to allow her time to get comfortable enough to give Bella any information, maybe one day actually talk to her.
The new project in Art was for each student to pick a subject or theme and to create a portfolio of 15 drawings surrounded around the idea. Bella had yet to decide on a subject though ideas were swirling around in her head; Angela choose music, Alice clothes, Jasper chose war, stating that guns and dead stick figures were very easy to draw and Rosalie chose cars. The blonde hesitantly nods her head looking into Bella's eyes. Immediately Bella senses the uncertainty and questions the blonde.
"Is everything okay?" she speaks softly trying to get a read from the light blue orbs. Rosalie doesn't respond grabbing her bag she opens it to pull out her black sketchbook placing it on the table in front of her. Bella looks to Rosalie with curious eyes, glancing towards the book.
"Open it"she nods at Bella the words spoken through her eyes. Reaching out to take the book Bella opens to the front page and instantly understands the hesitation.
There on the first page was Bella's Camaro, but instead of the plain silver one she had in the parking lot this one was a sleek gray with a dark blue design on the hood and a strip on the right side of the car. The wheels were a different type, though Bella didn't know exactly what type, but it made the car seem faster than her own. The image was angled so that Bella could see the front grill as well as the hood and Bella sat silently in shock. Not just because of the amount of detail put in the picture that made the image look real but she was shocked by the admiration she felt looking at the vehicle.
"Could we do this?" Bella breathes out gazing at the woman in front of her. "I mean if we got the supplies and paint is there a way to…" she trails off staring into Rosalie's eyes. A tiny but enthusiastic smile adorns her features and Bella grins accepting the smile as a confirmation.
"See Jas, I told you they'd be in here" Alice announces as she turns the corner behind Bella. "Let's go you two; the bell is going to ring in about five seconds!"
And true to the pixies word the bell rings the moment Bella closes the sketchbook; Bella stands handing Rosalie her book, whispering in her ear.
"How does she do that?" Rosalie smiles at her, shaking her head.
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"Hey Bella!" the shouted words stop Bella in the middle of the lunch room, tray in hand.
"Yeah?" she directs to Mike when he reaches her.
"Well I was, no we were wondering if you wanted to sit with us today?" he speaks hesitantly pointing back to the table Bella sat at on her first day of school. She opens her mouth to answer when Mike continues.
"It's just that you haven't really spoken to us since you started hanging out with the Cullen's and sometimes even Angela comes over there so, you know" he shrugs rubbing the back of his head, shaking his dirty blonde hair. Bella gives a polite smile nodding her head.
"Um, yeah sure, I'll just let them know okay?" Mike broadcasts a huge smile, beginning to walk backwards.
"Okay that's cool!" he replies enthusiastically moving to his table.
Bella advances to her table, standing behind the seat she normally occupies. She clears her throat gaining the attention of the group before pointing behind her.
"Mike asked if I could sit there today, do you mind?" though Bella's question was directed at the group her eyes immediately went to Rosalie's.
"Sure Bells, we'll keep your seat warm" Emmett speaks distractedly continuing his conversation with Edward and Jasper. The others acknowledge her request while Bella remains focused on Rosalie.
"Is that okay?"she asks in their silent connection. Rosalie doesn't respond instead averting her eyes to the food in front of her; Bella turns to Alice unsure.
"Just come back so we can walk to Art together!" Alice speaks, glancing at the blonde. Bella regards Rosalie before hesitantly walking away.
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"So Bella, what's the deal with you and Rosalie, have you ever gotten her to talk?" Lauren inquires half-way through lunch.
"Oh, um no we just hang out with the group that's all" Bella answers awkwardly at the attention focused on her.
"Humph that sucks" Lauren replies leaning back in her seat and Bella has the feeling that was the reason she was invited over today.
"Hey, we're all still going down to La Push Saturday right?" Eric asks from beside her.
"Of course dude, this weekend is supposed to be sunny" Mike responds with a mouth full of bread; Bella cringes at the sight.
"Yeah, I can't wait to hit up the waves" Bella sighs as the conversation continues letting her eyes wander over to the Cullen table.
Alice is speaking animatedly to Angela; Jasper appears to be the judge of an Emmett and Edward arm wrestle and Bella is startled to see Rosalie's orbs gazing at her own. The distance between the two tables prevents Bella from reading her expression but she hopes that the slight smile she gives reaches the blonde.
"What do you say Bella?" She whirls back to Eric, her face full of confusion.
"Say to what?"
"Going with us to La Push on Saturday" he replies slowly giving Bella a strange look.
"Oh um, I'm not sure, I would have to check with Charlie first" Eric nods at her before he turns back to the rest of the table.
"Okay, I think that we should..." the rest of his words are blocked out as Bella's gazes drift back to Rosalie. Despite what she told Eric, Bella was hoping to spend more time with her soundless friend; the boys were going camping again and Alice was making plans for a shopping trip with Esmé. She didn't know if the blonde was going to accompany them but she would gladly tag along if it meant more time with Rosalie.
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"You're coming over today right?" Alice asks Bella expectantly when she reaches the parking lot. Bella glances to Rosalie unsure of her answer; throughout Art the blonde ignored her presence and never once made eye contact with her. Alice catches the exchange and waves her hand dismissively at the mute girl.
"It's not you" the pixie says quietly to Bella; Bella nods slowly still looking towards the blonde. Maybe I should go home. She thinks keeping her focus on the woman.
"Good! You can give me a ride then" she chirps before skipping to the Camaro. Bella quickly glances to Jasper who is waiting patiently in Emmett's Jeep, then shrugs deciding that it's best not to question her all-knowing friend.
After five minutes of riding with an unusually quiet Alice, Bella gains the nerve to question about Rosalie's former demeanor.
"Was Rosalie angry at something earlier?" she whispers, briefly looking to the passenger seat.
"No" Alice shakes her head; Bella waits for more of an explanation but after a couple of seconds of silence she speaks up again.
"So why was she avoiding me?"
"When you were at their table today did they say anything to you about Rosalie?" Alice probes; Bella shakes her head turning into the Cullen driveway.
"No, Lauren asked if I have heard her speak but other than that nothing."
"Good! Then there is nothing to worry about" she smiles brightly at Bella stepping out of the car. Bella exits the car quickly following after the pixie.
"But wait, what does that mean?" Alice stops rotating to face Bella.
"It means that you should explain to Rosalie that you will remain her friend no matter what anyone will or will not say"
Then she's gone, bouncing up to her front door where Jasper is, of course, waiting for her. I've already done that Bella sighs, tracking her way to the Hale garage.
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"Hey" Rosalie glances up at the sound of Bella's voice, watching the brunette warily as she enters the garage. "Can I?" Bella gestures to her normal seat in the corner of the room and relief floods through her body when Rosalie nods.
They sit in silence, Rosalie working on the grill of her car and Bella observing the woman in front of her. An hour later when Anne arrives, the uncharacteristically tense atmosphere is broken as both of the girls attention is brought to the sound of heels hitting the pavement.
"Bella" Anne nods in her direction.
"Hi Ms. Hale" Bella speaks quickly standing up. "I'm leaving soon, I just-" she stops at the hand in the air.
"It's fine Bella, I was actually hoping to speak with you" Bella intakes a small breath; her heart rate increasing slightly, glancing to Rosalie. She's not going to tell me to stay away is she? Bella thinks fear creeping into her body.
"Rosalie could I" her mother trails off motioning to Bella. Rosalie looks to her mother doubt swarming in her blue orbs; the older woman gives her a daughter a reassuring smile. Rosalie backs away from the car, wiping her hands on her black pants, giving Bella a brief small before walking into the house. Bella watches Ms. Hale carefully as the woman moves to stand in front of her.
"How are you doing Bella?" Anne stares at Bella contemplation on her face.
"I'm fine" Bella replies; Anne sighs gazing out of the garage.
"Look Bella I'm going to be honest with you, when I first heard about you from Jasper I didn't trust you around my daughter. We've been through a lot, especially Rosalie, and I don't want to see her get hurt again"
"Ms. Hale I would never-"
"I know that now Bella, I see the changes in my daughter and I'm glad she is allowing another person into her life. She was so closed off from people and life and you are slowly changing her; Esmé has even said their sessions have improved." Anne produces a smile. "Besides Alice told me that I should trust you, and you should never bet against that girl" Bella releases a low chuckle.
"I just need you to promise me something Bella" her tone becomes serious staring into Bella's eyes. Bella nods unable to speak.
"Promise me that you won't put hope inside of her and then take it away?" Bella stares at Anne, showing the sincerity in her eyes.
"I promise" the older woman nods sensing the truth in the two simple words. As Ms. Hale begins to exit the room, Bella calls out her name a question on her mind.
"Yes?"
"I know this may seem out of line but does Rosalie actually speak to Esmé?" Anne shakes her head resuming her walking.
"Bella, I honestly have no idea".
Decent or…?