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Chapter Six:
Opposites...
Bella POV
The ringing noise of her buzzing alarm clock hurt her ears, oh how she loathed that treacherous traitor of a machine, one day it would pay. A Hammer, she thought that would solve everything. Rising from bed every morning was becoming tiring for Bella, she couldn't see the point anymore, knowing once she left this warm comfy sanctuary she would have to face school, have to face Jacob and Victoria, and although she didn't want to admit it she would also see Edward, see didn't even know where to begin with him. Five more minutes wouldn't hurt her. Just a, little...bit...longer....
Edward POV
He had waited before class discretely for Bella, knowing just seeing her would be enough, he knew he shouldn't dare attempt to talk to her, Victoria had told him what she was like, the things she had done. But he had to know her for himself.
Yet Bella did not show, all through English period he sat there looking consecutively between the clock and the door, waiting for her presence or for a sign, yet there was nothing, no sign of her anywhere. Her peers didn't seem worried, they didn't even talk about her, it was like she didn't even exist in this school, she was a shadow, an inanimate object in the halls that the students chose to ignore, and he had witnessed it yesterday after all. He couldn't grasp why though, how 300 students would not admit her presence to themselves, what could she have done so bad to have everyone turn against her like that? Not one friend or ally in the school.
Maybe he shouldn't get to know her; maybe she wasn't worth his time and would just leave him like all the others had. He should forget her, leave her be and trust Victoria's judgement of the girl. After all Victoria did seem sweet, like a kind girl he believed could become a good friend. He needed to learn to trust people; especially the people who were suppose to be his friends. He would take this chance to change, to become one of them.
Yet he left class wondering if it was his fault she wasn't here, she wasn't too fond of him yesterday. Maybe she had stayed away due to his presence. He would learn stay away from her, learn to ignore her like the rest of them, after all it appeared to be what she wanted. He left class with new determination. If that's the way she wanted it, he wouldn't deny the lady her rights.
Bella POV
Arriving to school at lunch time was not what Bella wanted, she couldn't believe she had slept in this late, it was only suppose to be for five minutes for Christ sakes! If it wasn't for their maid Esme she wouldn't even be here now. Esme had been part of the family since Bella could remember. She was like her second mother and her parents treated her like part of the family. She had been Bella's nanny once she was born, Esme only been sixteen at the time and just coming from Brazil to escape a horrible fate left for her.
The Swans had taken her in without condition and from that day on she was treated as part of their family. Although she wasn't Bella's nanny anymore she had become their maid as she couldn't bear leaving for another job with a different family. She was beautiful with her Brazilian heritage, her long caramel hair resting at her lower spine; her pale skin was beautiful, the cream colour emphasising with her blue eyes, her father was apparently an American scientist who went to their town for research and feel in love with her mother. Bella loved Esme's accent most though, it was beautiful, like Esme. She couldn't imagine her family without her. She was the only one left from their old apartment staff, she was the only one the Swans could afford to keep.
Walking into the cafeteria that day was like a pale of water to the face. Back to reality she thought bitterly, if only she could escape this place travel to a better world. Bella always dreamed of going to Brazil when she graduated from high school. To find Esme's brother, that was a small way to show Esme her gratitude. She knew how much Esme missed her younger brother, she couldn't imagine her life without Jasper and even though she knew it was dangerous she knew she had to do it.
Esme deserved the best in life, She deserves to know her little brother. He had only been four when she left. She was basically his mother, her parents were killed in a war that swept their little town when she was thirteen and her brother was one. After the incident she was forced to live with her grandparents, they were horrible people, who made her do horrible things. And the night before she was going to be forced to marry her older cousin she escaped.
Looking around the cafeteria now she realised how different countries traditions were. Bella's table was in the corner, no one sat there with her, and it was actually the only table in this place that wasn't crowded. Even with her not there her peers still refused to sit there. How could they truly hate her that much? Was not having money that big of a sin?
The voices of her peers surrounded her, Boys talking about football or the hot chick on the table across from them, Girls talking about their makeup or about how many calories were in their lunch. Bella knew it wouldn't be many; Perseverance Grammar hired a chef to do the catering at the school. All healthy choices, for Christ sake the school had sushi, one of her and Victoria's favourites. Speaking of the devil, her voice seemed to be one of the loudest in the hall. Sitting at the Trio's table Victoria looked lovely, like always in her long purple cashmere dress, black leggings and knee high velvet boots. Bella wondered if the bitch was cold today since the temperature was below zero outside.
But what surprised Bella was Victoria's company. On her right was Jacob, always the obedient boyfriend, she would know. He used to follow Bella around like a puppy. Bella should have expected him to be there now since it was official that they were dating, yet it didn't mean it hurt any less to look at. He looked handsome as always in his regular attire of his captain football jacket and jeans.
To Victoria's left though was a new figure. Edward sat comfortably next to Victoria obviously in a conversation with her, the way her body was fully turned towards him and she appeared to be talking his ear off yet he was looking directly at Bella, she couldn't read him though, What was he thinking about her that he had to stare so hard. Oh how she wished she could get into that boys head.
The remaining trio was obviously not happy with being pushed out to the edge of the tables, Alice look bored out of her mind while Rosalie appeared as though she was going to hit someone. There was no way to avoid contact with them; she would have to pass their table to get to her own. Best not delay the drama Bella thought sourly.
Taking long confident strides, Bella keeps her head up not looking at anybody as she passes, she would appear self assured to anyone looking, unless they paid attention to her hands holding her lunch tray, they were shaking, she hoped it wasn't over ally noticeable. Yet No one paid her any attention which she was thankful for, well until she got to the trios table.
It wasn't Bella best idea to keep her head held high as, that way she did not see Victoria turn in her seat or see the foot that obstructed her path. This time when she fell her food went flying, and once she landed onto the ground broken and bruised she felt the frozen yoghurt land on her back staining her new dress.
Turning herself over to get up Bella realises that not only did the whole cafeteria notice her accident but it had become silent, her peers hoping they would be able to here the confrontation they sure was about to take place. And off cause Victoria steps up, never one to miss attention.
"Gosh Bella, so clumsy aren't we? I realised you missed you're 'trip' this morning so I thought I would help my BFF out with her lunch, beside we all know you didn't need any of it, you're already a size 2, Oh and no need to thank me Bells, always here if you need me." The stupid bitch even had the ego to wink at her after the insult. Bella could see no trace of her best friend in Victoria, all she saw now was bitterness and hate. When had her best friend become so cruel? Well two can play at the game.
"Oh Okay thanks Vicki you truly are a best friend! Do you want me to return the favour? Come on ill even take you to the toilet now to throw up your lunch, we all know about you're struggle with Bulimia? But hey, what are best friends for?" The fake cheerfulness in her voice even sounded real to her, hey maybe she should become the next Marilyn Monroe?
Before Bella could even comprehend what was happening Victoria's discarded "Special Surprise pudding" was dripping down her face. Followed by Alice's Fruit smoothie, and for desert came Rosalie's ice tea. It wasn't an awfully nice mix, she wouldn't suggest to anybody she necessarily liked.
She could hear the laughing erupt from around her, her peers enjoying her public embarrassment. Looking up into Victoria's eye made her want to scream, the bitch knew she had won, as she knew that no one would take Bella's side. Meaning no matter what Bella said or did, Victoria would be victorious. But before Bella could make her ungraceful retreat she was stuck in her spot by Victorias next words.
"Well Darling boyfriend come on, I know you're not going to finish that apple pie. Give it to the skank." No he wouldn't, would he? Jacob could never hurt anyone especially her, they even made a blood pact that they would protect each other from harm in kinder garden. He used to bring it up to her after every fight.
Bella could see he was conflicted. His eyes would go from her, to Victoria then back to her not knowing what to do. "Baby, you're mine now, you said you'd do whatever it is to make me happy, this will make me happy so do it."
And apparently he needed no more time to consider his options because even with a look of what appeared to be regret, he apparently believed Bella needed Apple Pie in her hair to bring out its real shine.
She couldn't control the tears that were falling down her cheeks now, she loved a boy who would never be hers again, his allegiance obviously belong somewhere else. But apparently this wasn't enough for Victoria she needed more.
"Edward what about you? Make the cow pay." Bella couldn't understand the joy in Victoria's voice, how anyone could get joy out of causing someone such pain.
"You've got to be kidding me? What wrong with you people?" Did Bella hear that right? Edward couldn't be sticking up for her, no one would. Silence yet again filled the cafeteria, her peers obviously as surprised as her that someone was standing up to Victoria.
"Edward darling, if you want to belong here, you need to learn to follow orders, to be specific, my orders. Now do it." It appeared Victoria didn't like been defied. She was unconsciously clenching and unclenching her fingers.
"No you psychotic bitch" An audible gasp went throughout the auditorium. No one actually expecting him to defy Victoria yet he had just done it in front of everyone, no one could deny it.
"You're making a big mistake Edward." Victoria was now grasping at straws, everyone knew it, and apparently Edward did too.
"Screw. You." Retorted Edward flipping Victoria off, Bella could swear she heard Victoria growl in response. Edward was suddenly in front of her, leaning down helping her off the floor. Once getting Bella to her feet Edward held her in place and maybe he did it just to piss Victoria off or maybe he actually cared about her because he leaned down, removed some of the sticky mess from her cheek and kissed it gently, whispering into her ear.
"It will all be okay now Love." and with that done the two of them walked out of the cafeteria hand in hand shrouded in silence.
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