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Please note the timeline changed a bit at the end of chapter 7, a difference of a week making it February 25th. That means chapter 8 took place on February 25th not the 18th. Thank you. I did this for timing purposes. So chapter 9's date is February 26th.

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Chapter 9: To Me

And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
Say it for me
Say it to me

Nikel called me that morning to tell me he was picking me up. Apparently Allina ran into some technical difficulties –whatever that meant- and would be late to school. So I sat outside my house waiting for Nikel's mustang to come into view. When it finally did, I could tell Nikel was a bit irritated.

"What's wrong?" I asked as soon as I was securely in the vehicle.

He rolled his eyes, "It's stupid. I had to take the two twerps to school even though it was Allina's turn because, oh no, her hair was messed up by Loretta."

"Can she just use her powers to fix it?" I questioned, not sure where the problem was.

"No, we can't negate another Cosmic's magic; it's the rules." He explained before continuing, "Anyways, nobody else would take them to school because Zach decided to drive and Jonathon refuses to let the kids be in the car with him. Sam stayed behind with Allina since they're taking his car to school. It's a mess."

"Why didn't Zach jump in with you?"

"He's being stupid today," He caught my look, "Okay, more stupid than normal and was bugging the hell out of me so I told him he wasn't allowed to get into my vehicle."

"Sounds like sibling drama to me. I have no experience in that."

"Lucky you," He grumbled so low I wasn't completely sure I was suppose to hear it. We drove the rest of the way in silence. I was giving Nikel some time to sulk and be pissed so he wouldn't take it out on our poor classmates.

When we pulled up to the school I saw the first problem Nikel was talking about when it came to Zach. Not only was Zach wearing a tie-dye shirt today, but also tie-dye pants. His sandals were purple and he had green streaks in his Blonde hair which Nikel told me was courtesy of Loretta. I also managed to pull out of Nikel that Allina's hair drama was that Loretta dyed her hair a lovely pink.

"What is wrong with Zach today?" I wondered out loud as we got out of the car. Nikel quickly went around to stand by my side.

"Honestly, I think he smoked something last night or sniffed something in, I don't know. That's the only thing I can come up with to explain this."

"Hi Bella!" He practically sang out as he ran over to us a book in his hand, "Look I'm reading The Rapist."

I looked at the book, concerned before rolling my eyes, "Zach that says Therapist."

He looked at it frowning, "That would explain a lot. I just thought they forgot the space."

I resisted the urge to smack my hand against my forehead. No matter how badly I wanted to do that, I wouldn't.

"I tried to warn you." Nikel whispered to me, wrapping his arms around my waist.

I leaned back into him, "I should've listened. I'm scared to say anything further to him."

I could feel him nodding as his rested his head on top of mine. Zach stared at us for a minute before backing up a few paces, using his thumb and index finger on both hands made a square to look at us.

"Stay!" he suddenly yelled racing to his car. I tilted my head up to give Nikel a confused look but he just shrugged having no idea either. We quickly found out when Zach came running back, quickly whipping out a camera and snapped a picture. He walked over to us and flipped the camera around so we could see the picture as well. I had to admit it was quite cute.

Nikel let go of me then but grabbed my hand and headed for the door to enter the building where my first class was. After a quick kiss to the forehead, he left me alone with Zach. Oh, where was Allina when I needed her. I sat down in my usual spot and Zach took his in front of me. Instead of facing the front he turned to look at me.

"Bella, guess what we're doing today after school." He laughed which had a hint of hysteria in it that was kind of creepy.

"Not rolling vehicles." I guessed, thinking back to yesterday's conversation with him.

He pouted, "Damn, now I have to think of something else. Back to the drawing board!" He yelled drawing quite a bit of attention to himself as he turned around scribbling on a piece of paper. He ignored them though, he was good at that.

Bored, and no longer having even Zach to talk to, I stared blankly at the front board as the teacher wrote down today's tasks before class began. It wasn't until familiar figure walked into the classroom that I remembered the arrangement of this class at the beginning of the year. Edward handed a slip to the teacher and began to take his assigned seat all the way from the beginning of the school year…next to me. Knowing him he got his whole schedule back the same as before he left; which meant he had every class with me. I was screwed.

"Bella," he said quietly as if anything louder would be startling. I found the quiet more startling now after dealing with Zach and I couldn't form words. I just looked at him a blank look on my face.

Bless his soul, Zach turned back around then, "Okay Bella, I have a plan B. We won't flip my car instead we'll drive to the middle of town-"

I interrupted him, "I already don't like where this is going."

He gave me a dark look, "Chica, you have to let me finish. Anyways, we'll drive to the middle of town and do shitties in a parking lot."

I scratched the side of my head exasperated, "What part of my dad is a cop don't you get?"

He tilted his head, "Hm, the cop part."

"We're not doing shitties in a parking lot for the last time. Let's try something more legal for now."

He sighed, "If we must." He turned back around rejected.

I rolled my eyes before noticing Edward was watching me, "It's rude to stare."

"We need to talk."

I snorted, "Good luck, my schedule is pretty jammed right now. I don't see what we have to talk about. You didn't want me, you left, you said I would never see you again, I think that pretty much sums up everything we don't need to talk about."

"Attention to the front children, class is beginning." The teacher announced silencing whatever Edward would have said to that.

Edward didn't get a chance to talk the whole class and as soon as the bell rang I was out of my seat and heading for the door. I knew Nikel would be waiting there for me. Sure enough he stood there patiently. Before anything could be said Zach appeared.

"Guess what Nikel. We're doing shitties in a parking lot after school."

"No, we're not."

Nikel looked between us, "I'm not going to ask. Come on, Bella; let's get you to your next class so you're not late. Zach, go to class."

Together we walked to my next classroom. It was as if Nikel sensed something was up because he sat outside the room and talked to me until right before class started. He purposely made himself late for his class so I wouldn't be left with Edward in mine. It was the same for the next class as well until we finally reached lunch period.

Sam and Allina decided to grace us with their presences finally. I made sure not to mention the cotton candy pink that was her hair. It was quite a sight to sit at this bright and colorful table. Well except Nikel he was dressed in his usual black attire. He stuck out today.

I watched as the Cullen's took the table next to us, of course they could hear our every word. I could practically see Alice shaking to come over here and greet us. I think Edward was holding her back. I turned back to my friends.

"What did I miss today?" Allina asked, eyeing Zach's outfit with disgust.

"We have a 10 page paper due in English." I told her.

"Seriously!?"

"No, I'm just messing with you. He just lectured at us for the whole class period. I'll let you borrow my notes on the condition we go out to eat for dinner. We need to get out again; I think we've spent every day for the last week at your house."

"Deal," She replied with a nod, "Can you sleep over?"

"It's a Thursday; I don't think my dad will go for it. How about tomorrow night? Though at my house; just you, and maybe Zach if he lets us paint in toenails."

Zach put on a face of mock-thoughtfulness, "Well…no. I'm not letting you do girlie things to me."

"So just you," I told Allina. She shrugged since it wouldn't be a problem for her. She didn't even need to check with her parents.

"Why can't I come?" Nikel pouted, giving me a puppy dog look.

"I pretty sure my dad has this rule against letting a guy sleep over in my room even if his sister is there."

"Lame," Sam muttered with a shake of his head.

"Well not everybody has such laid back parents as you guys do. My dad's a cop, he's a bit strict."

"Like I said: lame"

"Who asked you?"

"The Monkey's" Zach answered.

"You," I pointed to Zach, "out of our conversation."

"And out of our gene pool." Sam added.

"Well I'm too cool for your gene pool anyways."

"Can we not have this discussion again? We all know how it ended the last time." Allina grumbled, picking at her sandwich.

"With Zach running out of the lunch room in tears," I said with a shrug. That pretty much was how it ended. Whether it was real or fake tears was still under debate. It was a sensitive subject.

School finally ended and I was home free. Alice and Edward kept their distance for the most part. As I headed for Nikel's Mustang I was stopped by Edward. I had spoken too soon. I was surprised to see Alice wasn't there as well.

"What do you want, Edward?"

"I need to talk to you."

I looked behind me to see Nikel was almost right behind me. I glanced back at Edward, "Five minute."

I shot Nikel a look as well before I was led by Edward away from most of the human body closure to the woods. I could see Nikel standing there, watching.

"I lied to you, Bella. When I left I had lied. I never stopped loving you."

"You're too late Edward, I'm dating Nikel and I'm happy with him." I turned to walk away. He didn't need the five minutes I originally was going to give him.

"Wait, I need to tell you the real reason we came back when we did." He said causing me to stop. I turned back slowly to face him.

"Just say it, I have plans tonight."

"Alice had a vision. We came back to protect you. We still need to protect you. You're shifter friends are no match for this. Victoria is back."

I didn't say anything to him; I just turned around and headed over to Nikel. I walked straight past him and got straight into the passenger seat, stunned. I saw Nikel shooting Edward a dirty look before following me. He started the vehicle and drove off.

"What did the prick say to you?"

I stared straight ahead, "I'll tell you tonight when we go out to eat. Everyone needs to hear this. I just can't say it now. It's something that will happen to me."

Well I hope you liked the chapter. Tell me what you think of the plot. I figured might as well keep it kind of like Eclipse Victoria is still hanging about. Review and don't forget to check out the website Picks of clothing is up and soon will be some of the pranks (like hair dye).