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Chapter 6: Enter Jessica

Bpov

After my very unpleasant encounter with Newton from which Edward saved me, all six of us headed to the canteen. We got our lunch and sat at a table. Emmett being Emmett had enough food to feed an entire army. I sat myself down next to Emmett and Edward slid in next to me.

"Emmett, with all that you eat, why are you not the size of an elephant?"

"Because Bella, unlike some people I know I need the energy. I can take part in sports without endangering the lives of fellow teamates because of my clumsinees. I don't sit around on my ass all day."

"I do not sit around on my ass all day. I do something constructive with my time."

"Like what?"

"Well .. I eh ... I play my guitar." I didn't want to metion my songwriting because they would only want to hear me play them and I'm not ready for people to hear them yet. I know I asid to edward that he could listen to me play some day but that doesn't mean i'd play my songs for him.

"I also do everything else around the house. I make your dinner, I do the washing, the hoovering, the shopping for groceries. Basically I do everything you take for granted so don't tell me that I sit on my ass all day." I snapped at him and he looked sorry but before he could apologize I heard a high-pitched whiny voice behind me.

"Eddie darling. I missed you this weekend. Did you enjoy the camping?"

Alice, Rose, Jasper and Emmett all grimaced at her. Edward looked nervous. He glanced at me before returning his gaze to her. His face broke out into a smile I'd never seen before. It didn't suit him. It looked almost fake, forced even.

"Jess honey how many times have I told you not to call me Eddie? You know I really don't like it. I .. eh .. missed you too. The camping was good but it was such a pity you couldn't be there."

He actually sounded like he meant it. So much for wanting to split up with her, he looks perfectly content with her now. I thought our kiss and almost kiss had meant something. I honestly thought he'd break up with her. How stupid was I? I turned away from them, I couldn't see him with her like that. The jealousy burning up inside me is unreal, it's unbearable. How can I be having such strong feelings for a guy I've only known three of four days.

Apov

Bella was supposed to wear the outfit I'd picked out for her today to help put our plan inot action but from the way Edward looked at her this morning I don't think it would've mattered whether she was wearing a potato sack, he'd still think she was gorgeous. I was scared of the way he looked at newton when he wouldn't leave Bella alone. I honestly thought he'd tear his head of right then and there. At the table I saw him glance at Bella now and then while she was arguing with Emmett. Boy, he's got it bad.

But then along comes Jessica. Why is he even eith her anymore. I can see he can't stand her and the way she calls him "Eddie". He tries to hide his annoyance but I can see it in his eyes. He glances at Bella before answering Jessica's question. I bet he feels guilty. I look at Bella and regret it. She looks so confused but then her face transforms. Her eyes are ablaze with jealousy and she has to turn away. I sigh. My brother and new best friend can be so stupid.

"Hey Rose." I whisper and nod my head to Bella. "Someone's got a bad case of the green-eyed monster."

Rose laughs softly, "Yeah I can see her turning into She-Hulk right now."

"So what are we going to do. It's so obvious that they've got it bad for each other they're just to stupid to do anything about it. Edward's too much the perfect gentleman and won't break up with Jessica while Bella is too shy and has such a low self esteem she can't believe Edward would actually like her."

"Alice we have to help them. Our plan didn't go quite as well as we had hoped today but there is always tomorrow."

"and this evening. How about we get Bella over to my house and we have a movie night. We can give them the sofa. We'll choose a good weepy and then Edward will have to comfort her, maybe he could play the piano for her." My plan could not go wrong. It was perfect. I am amazed at my brilliance sometimes.

"Oh Alice you cunning little pixie, I love how your mind works." We giggled then and got suspicious looks from Bella.

Bpov

Uh-oh. Rose and Alice are planning something. Every so often I see them glance in my direction and I can hear them giggling. This is not good. When they finished I tried to ignore the happy couple beside me and focus on the other people at the table. eventually the bell rand for the end of lunch. Biology next. Oh joy! (Note the heavy sarcasm.)

I managed to find my way to class since Mike was keeping his distance and Edward was away with Jessica so he couldn't help me there. the teacher Mr. Banner signed my slip and made me sit at an empty table at the back of the room. I sat down and went through song words in my head. I suddenly had the inspiration to write a new song. I was making notes on a sheet of paper when the chair next to me was pulled out and someone sat down beside me.

"Well, hello there. I guess your my new lab partner." I heard Edward's velvety voice say. I looked up adn was met by his stunning green eyes. I had to remind myself to breathe again. It seems I've been doing that a lot lately.

"Well isn't that just peachy." It came out harsher than I had meant. I saw him flinch.

"Bella, is there something wrong?" I was annoyed at him. Actually I was more than annoyed, I was raging. He had made me think that he liked me. He could probably tell that I liked him after we kissed and thought I'd be fun to play a joke on Bella. He was probably laughing to himself right now at how silly I am. Eugh he makes me so angry. When I'm through with him he'll know what it means when someone says "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned."

"No Edward. I'm perfectly fine. I'm just peachy. Everything is a ok." He looked at me with concern-filled eyes. I almost softened then.

"Is this about Jess and I?" My rage and jealousy fired up again. He had referred to them as a couple. I knew he cared for her more than me.

"No Edward. It may shock you to find that my life does not revolve around you and whom you wish to date. Why should I be upset about you and her."

"Oh .. I just thought because of ......" he trailed of, "never mind." He looked crushed. His eyes were so sad I felt my insides twist. I had caused that pain, I knew it. Why the hell had I acted like that? I couldn't be angry at him when he looked like that. I don't think I could be angry at him ... ever. I realise now that I need him in my life and I can't afford to be mad at him or alienate him. If he wanted to try and work at things with Jessica then I guess I'll just have to be supportive.

The bell rang then for the end of class. I rushed out and headed to gym. thankfully since it was my first day I didn't need to play. the teacher gave me a locker and my kit. After school I went to the front office and left in my slip. I then went to Emmett's jeep to wait for everyone.

"Bella, we're all going to my house for a movie night. So let's go." Alice said while hopping into Edward's car. When we got to The Cullens, Alice and Rose ushered me up the stairs to her room. Not another Bella Barbie Time. That's one every day since Saturday. thanfully they didn't do a lot to me. They applied a light layer of make-up and curled my hair slightly. Alice went to her wardrobe and threw out a pair of Victoria's Secrets pyjamas. They were a light-blue silk top and shorts pair. I pulled them on reluctantly, uncomfortable showing of a huge amount of skin. we went downstairs and I laughed. All of us were in our pj's at 4:30 in the afternoon. Although Edward in a pair of shorts and a black wifebeater was a dream come true so I'm not complaining.

Alice and Jasper claimed the loveseat. Rose and Emmett took the armchair, her lying on top of him. Leaving Edward and I the sofa. Alice had decided to watch "The Notebook." Aw I love that movie. Jasper turned off the lights and I tried to get comfortable but with the lights off I was super aware of Edward. I could feel this electric charge coming off him and I had this urge to move towards him. I wanted to be closer to him, to run my hands through his gorgeous hair, I wanted to kss him senseless. Somehow I managed to control myself.

By the end of the film I was crying my eyes out and I dind't realise Edward had moved closer until his arms were around me. He smoothed my hair and kissed my head softly, whispering soothing words in my ear. I snuggled closer into him and wrapped my arms around him. I sighed, this was bliss. I was going to enjoy this for as long as possible for who knows when I'll ever be this close to him again. I closed my eyes, content to fall asleep there and then, when I saw Jessica's face in my mind. That made me wake with a start and I jumped out of his arms. i ran up the stirs and inot the bathroom. I couldn't do this, no matter how much I wanted to, I just couldn't. I splashed cold water on my face to make me alert. I must not let myself get into a situation like that again. I heard a knock on the door and answered. It was the girls.

"Lally, are you alright?" Alice asked, her voice filled with concern.

"Yeah I'm alright. I was just feeling a tad bit sick but I'm ok now. Do you mind if I just go to bed now?"

"Yeah sure Bella, no problem" Rose answered, her voice just as concern filled as Alice's.

They headed downstairs and I went to Alice's room. I didn't feel like sleeping so I took out my song book. I take it everywhere with me. I started writing more lyrics for the song I thought of earlier. I wrote late into the night until eventually I fell into a deep, dreamless sleep.

A/N I mentioned that I had a poll up on my page but it wasn't actually there but I've fixed that and it is now there. It's to do with how will Emmett's real name be revealed. Please do it and read and review.

Helen =]