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I slumped in my chair, absentmindedly gnawing the eraser off my pencil. I blocked out the nasally voice of my History teacher. I couldn't concentrate on the lesson. I was too preoccupied thinking about how Bella's date with Black went. I swear if he laid one unwanted hand on her… That was exactly what I needed, a reason to beat the shit out of him. The suspense was killing me. I had to know.
I was really starting to panic. I hadn't seen Bella all day. She wasn't in the parking lot with her rusty red truck like every other morning. Even if that big engine gave me a headache it was still funny to watch her stumble stepping out of the driver's seat. The annoying, electric bell rang and I darted out of my seat and flew through the doors and stormed down the halls. Lunch was next, the first period of the day I had with her. What was I doing? Freaking out over some girl. I hated myself for thinking that. Bella was NOT some girl. She was my girl.
I smiled when I saw her. Leaning against the wall with her tray, laughing at something Pastor Weber's daughter was saying. Then I saw Jessica Stanley walking her way. Fuck. I didn't exactly love the idea of her talking to my ex- "girlfriend". That would definitely be a nail in the coffin. I didn't exactly have the greatest chances with her as it was.
I ran over and grabbed her arm, handed the lunch lady a twenty and pulled Bella out of the room and into the teachers' bathroom, despite her protests.
"What the Hell Cullen?" she yelled. I could tell she wasn't amused but it was hard not to grin at her when she was this flustered. It was surprisingly hot, even if it would be amazingly irritating on any other girl.
"Where were you this morning?" I asked. I wasn't going to admit I was actually worried. She bit her lip and grinned. "What's that look for?"
"Calm down. I was tardy this morning. I didn't get much sleep last night." She said, looking at me like an over-protective parent. I did have to admit I sounded like Esme at the moment.
Did she spend the night with him? Did he stand her up? Was she staying up crying?
"I went to the movies with Jake last night." Jake? Great, somewhat of a pet name. How serious could they be after just one date? "He told me what you did asshole." She hit me in the chest, trying to push me back. "How could you threaten him?"
"He told you about that?! What a queer! I didn't touch that guy. I just gave him a very civilized warning behind the gym. Nothing physical, I swear. Don't get so worked up. I just told him that he better not lay one hand on you. Did he?"
I could see her fight back a smile. I banged on the wall with the side of my fist. "That son of a bitch. I can't believe I let you go out with him."
"Let me?" she asked, appalled. "I can and will go out with whoever I want to. I'm single, remember?" She was pushing me, testing my limits. I wasn't going to give her the satisfaction. I kept a straight face even though I wanted to go find that kid and make him pay. "I don't see how it's any of your business but he was a gentleman. The date went so well I invited him to the pool party tonight."
"No. Those pool parties are for the six of us only. No outsiders. Especially not him. He needs to stay away from what's mine."
"I am not yours and never will be. I do not belong to any one person. What will it take to get that through that thick skull of yours? And by the way, he's coming tonight. I already asked Alice." She protested.
"Whatever. At least let me give you a ride home." I offered. I sounded pathetic. Getting turned down by a girl then groveling and begging for her acceptance. This was not me.
"Ha! Your Volvo is a last resort. Last time I went in there I saw two thongs in the backseat. And plus, Jacob already said he would give me a ride on his bike. Have you ever been on one? They're amazing. The biggest adrenaline rush I've ever had. Not to mention how hot he looks on it."
"Fine. Let's go. I'm hungry." I snarled, throwing open the door. I honestly didn't want to hear about the guy taking her out from under me.
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The day passed by slowly. After lunch I sat through three other classes with Bella. She was right there, within my reach, yet I couldn't have her. When the bell rang I sped out to the parking lot to try and convince her to let me drive her home but when by the time I got out she was already climbing on to the back of his yellow-and-black motorcycle.
She pulled on the black plate glass helmet and wrapped her arms around his chest. He lowered them to his waist, which was definitely more for his own entertainment than her safety. I watched as he rode away with her clinging on to him. That was supposed to be me.
I saw Jessica standing idly from across the lot. I signaled her to my car. I needed a quick fuck to get them off my mind until tonight.
