Okay, here is the next chapter. Once again, I'm really sorry for taking so long to update. I'm trying to work out some difficult things in my life, but I'm doing better. Things just take time.

You might have noticed that I changed the rating from M to T. The reason is mainly because I changed my mind and don't want to put lemons in this story. Although this is a modern piece of fiction, I really want to keep more of the characters' personalities in the story, which basically means yay for abstinence! Also, this also is tied to a great Shakespearian play that also has a lot to do with virtue. I really don't want to stray away from Shakespeare's story either. Sorry if that disappoints any readers, but I did what I thought was right. Just think of this new motto for the story: we're in the business of making friends, boyfriends, and girlfriends… NOT making babies…. Yet.

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Bella's POV

I awoke to find myself in a foreign room. I sat up as I tried to remember where I was. I felt movement next to me and heard a groan. Edward shifted slightly on the couch behind me as last night's memories came flooding back. Edward and I had fallen asleep on the couch after talking until one that morning. I smiled as I brushed a lock of his bronze hair away from his face. His face twitched.

"Good morning," I said as his eyes opened.

"Good morning, beautiful," he said, rubbing my back. "How did you sleep?"

"Wonderful," I replied. "I didn't even know where I was this morning."

Edward grinned and looked around, running a hand through is hair. "Emmett and Jasper got back." he said, nodding to the keys sitting on the table by the door.

"In that case, I should probably go," I said, standing up and grabbing my purse. "I'd rather not start the day out with their teasing."

"I understand," Edward chuckled. "Too bad I don't really get a choice."

He walked me to the door before pulling me to him and kissing me deeply. I could feel the same electrical surge pass between us and smiled as he pulled away.

"I'll call you." He whispered. I tore my eyes away from his gaze and walked out the door. I was still in a daze as I walked back to my apartment. As I walked in, I saw Rosalie and Alice sitting at our table, eating cereal.

"Well look who it is!" Alice grinned as I set my purse down. "So nice of you to join us for breakfast!"

"Back off." I growled as I flopped onto the couch.

"Wow, we're a little cranky this morning, aren't we, Bella," Rosalie said, smiling. "I don't think you got enough sleep last night."

I pulled myself up and let her see me roll my eyes. "Whatever. Say what you want. I don't care."

"I should tell Edward to get you to sleep earlier! I don't like you when you don't get enough rest!" Alice said as she and Rosalie burst out laughing.

I stood up and stormed off to my room. Alice shouted after me, "We're all going to the Student Union for lunch. If you aren't up by eleven, I'm coming in after you!"

I threw myself onto my bed after setting my phone alarm for 10:55. I didn't want to give Alice the opportunity to wake me up herself. I sighed as I closed my eyes, imagining Edward's arms around me as I drifted to sleep…

I awoke with a start as my phone vibrated on my bed side table. I pulled myself out of bed and headed to my closet to pick out what I would wear for lunch. I decided on a pair of my favorite jeans and a blue and black shirt with starts stitched on the front. I took a quick shower, blow dried my hair, and changed before walking into the living room. Alice and Rosalie emerged soon after and we all headed to Rosalie's car.

On the way, I listened as Rosalie explained to us the weekend trip that she and Emmett were planning to take to visit Rose's parents. Her father only got a few weeks off a year and had invited them to go camping with them. She told us that her parents were thrilled to hear about the blossoming relationship between her and Emmett

As we pulled up to the Student Union, we could see the Edward, Emmett, and Jasper leaning against the building. Edward was glancing almost nervously at the other two, who looked serious and agitated. As we approached them, Alice bounded over to Jasper and kissed him quickly on the lips. Rosalie kissed Emmett quickly on the cheek, but his dark look didn't change. Rosalie glanced at me quickly. I walked over to Edward and he wrapped his arms around me, kissing the top of my head.

"Is there something I'm missing here?" I whispered, glancing quickly at Emmett's cold face.

"I'm just as lost as you are," Edward replied. "They've been this way since this morning. They won't tell me anything."

He took my hand in his and led me inside. As we sat down, we were joined by Mike. We all greeted him before lapsing into an uncomfortable silence.

Rosalie attempted to break the silence. "So, Emmett, my parents called. Our trip is all lined out. We leave this Friday after lunch and will be back late Sunday evening."

"I don't think I'll be going," Emmett said curtly. "I'd rather not go somewhere I'm not welcome."

Everyone turned to look at him and then at Rosalie. "What do you mean 'not welcome'?" she asked, surprised.

"Sorry, that's not exactly what I was trying to say," he said, looking her square in the eye. "What I meant to say was I don't want to be known as someone who dates and associates with whores."

Alice and I both stood up, nearly knocking our chairs over. "What did you say?" Alice snarled.

"Are you telling me that you didn't know your best friend has 'commitment' issues?" Emmett shot back.

"What the hell is your problem, Emmett?!" I nearly shouted as Edward attempted to sit me back down while glaring at Emmett.

"Emmett, I don't know what's going on, but you had better start explaining right now," Edward said coolly.

Emmett turned to Rosalie. "Where were you last night, Rose?" he asked.

"I was sick!" Rosalie exclaimed. "I went out to get medicine and was gone for half an hour and after that, I was in bed all night!"

"Yeah, you were in bed, but you weren't alone!" Emmett retorted.

"She's telling the truth!" Alice yelled. "She was puking her guts out when I left and she was dead asleep when I got home! The only thing she was capable of doing was getting medicine and sleeping!"

"I saw her, Alice," Jasper cut in, speaking for the first time. "Mike called us and told us to meet him at the apartment building. When we walked around back and looked in your window, we saw you and Eric… together. We know you're lying, Rosalie."

I looked at Rosalie. She had been crying softly as Emmett insulted her, but when she heard the accusation, she began sobbing. Alice and I rushed over to stand next to her.

"It's not true," I said, looking at them. "Does that sound like something she would do? Does it?!"

"I didn't think so at first either," Jasper said, sighing. "But I can't deny what I saw with my own eyes."

"Rosie," Emmett said softly. "Just tell me the truth. What were you doing last night?"

Rosalie looked up at him through her tears. "I told you, Emmett. I was sick! I was sleeping! I didn't cheat on you!"

Emmett closed his eyes for a minute. When he opened them, they were filled with anger. "Forget it, Rose!" he shouted. "You slept with someone else, which makes you a whore. Then you denied it, which makes you a liar! I don't want to see you ever again!"

With that, he stood up and stormed out of the building. Mike cleared his throat. "I'm sorry that all of this happened, but I had to look out for my friend." He then followed Emmett out the door.

Jasper stood up with a sigh. "Jazz?" Alice said softly. "Jazz, why? Why are you doing this? How could you believe this?"

"I'm sorry, Alice," he said, looking genuinely sorry. "But if the roles were reversed, you would do the same thing. I'll call you later."

We watched as Jasper followed Emmett and Mike out the door. By that time, both Alice and I had started crying as we tried to comfort a still sobbing Rosalie. We had had quite a large audience that had just begun to thin out as we helped Rosalie out to the car.

"I'll meet you guys at the apartment in fifteen minutes," I said as I helped Rosalie into the car. "Don't worry, Rose. We're here for you." She gave a small smile before dissolving into tears again.

I walked to a nearby bench and sat down. I buried my head in my hands. How could this happen? I suddenly felt a hand on my shoulder and turned to see Edward.

"Is she going to be okay?" he asked.

"Rosie's tough, but… this is going to take her some time," I said sadly. "Do you believe them?"

"No," he said firmly. "I've known Rosalie all my life and this is the last thing she would ever do, especially to Emmett. Something's not right here. Someone's lying, but who?"

"I don't know."

"I promise, Bella, we will find out," he said, taking my hands in his. I nodded sadly.

"Come on," he said, pulling me to my feet. "I'll take you back to your apartment. I want to talk to Rosalie."

He pulled me against his chest, kissing me softly, before taking my hand in his and leading me to his car.

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So there you have it! Is anyone else super excited about Breaking Dawn? Stupid question, everyone's excited! The first chapter was amazing…

Anyways, I hope to have the next chapter up this week, but after that I won't be able to update for awhile. I have orientation, a trip to Washington DC, then a trip to Ruidoso all back to back. If I can, I will try to write a chapter a day this week and maybe, if I'm lucky, I can finish this story before I leave!

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