Sorry I was a little late in posting this chapter I had my school dance last night it was soo much fun! Anyways I would like to thank everyone who has added this story to their alerts and favorites it means so much !! Well heres the nest chapter! Enjoy!


The Leopards

Epov

I Woke up Sunday morning and noticed that I had to pack for the soccer game Monday. I still couldn't believe the school was giving the students three days off to come and watch us it gave me a lot more determination. I loved playing for a stadium full of your friends, family and school mates who were there to cheer you on. It gave me an exhilarating thrill. It gave me the need to push myself harder and never give up. And most of all it gave me the need to win.

I packed my soccer uniform, 2 clean outfits and all the essentials. I also packed my Ipod and cell phone. The only thing I wasn't looking forward too was the bus ride there, It was going to be long and since the cheerleaders were riding on our bus I had no way to escape Lauren and Tanya. Since i had nothing else to do I cleaned my room and the rest of the house and made dinner, I had to admit I was getting good at cooking. My mother Rosalie was very impressed with me and told me cooking great cuisine was the way to a womens heart. But on the other hand my father Emmett told me not to be a Pussy. Cooking is for women it's not a mans job. Then he laughed at me. Most of the times my dad is just an over sized big kid. But he really was funny. I loved spending time with my family, they were dearest to me. But I was busy all the time so I rarely got to see them. But we still made time and it was nice. As I laid in my bed thinking about all my family moments I drifted off to sleep.

I woke up abruptly to my alarm clock. It was Monday and we were leaving to Portland today. I started to get butterflies in my stomach. First game of the season was only a day away and I wasn't sure if my team was even ready. I shook that thought from my head I was ready . We were ready.

I arrived at the school twenty minutes later. I exchanged a bunch of good byes to my mother and father. And I got on the Greyhound. I made my way to the back where I found Carlisle. I sat in the seat across from him. I looked out the window and saw. Bella and Esme talking to the coach. He nodded and gave them each a hug. The coach followed Bella and Esme. Who were looking for seats. Just then Lauren came up to me. "Edward, mind if I sit with you?"

"Uh. Yes Carlisle is sitting with me he was just getting something from over there." I lied.

"Well can I sit across you then?" Carlisle answered this time, "Sorry Lauren but this seat is for..... Bella Esme I saved your seat just as you asked." Bella and Esme looked surprised but approached us anyway.

"Bella? Esme? Wait there not supposed to be on our bus! Cheerleaders and soccer players only!"

"Sorry Lauren, if you have a problem with us sitting on the bus then your going to have to take it up with the coach who invited us to join you." Bella said sourly. "Maybe I will!" Lauren threatened while stomping her foot like a three year old. Bella and Esme giggled at that, as they sat down.

"Bella is it alright is I sit with my girlfriend?" Carlisle asked. She sighed but nodded. What did she not want to sit with me? What did I do for her to hate me so much. I thought back to the scene before biology where she bumped into me, on purpose! She sat down next to me. And took out her Ipod.

"Bella," I whispered. I was going to apologize for what I had done. She turned and looked at me.

"Yes Edward?"

I chickened out. "Uhh... what song are you listening to?" I turned my head quickly a mouthed what am I doing? I turned back and she gave me a weird look. "Ahh.. music." I almost laughed I did not expect that.

"Obviously, but what I meant was which song?" She touched the centered button which brought her to the front page. She double touched the music button and pressed now playing. She turned the screen toward me and I read the screen. Right Round by Flo Rida. (Amazing song I love it !!)

"Nice," I commented with a smile. She began to turn away.

"Look Bella, that's not what I wanted to say." I took a deep breath as she looked at me. I stared into her deep chocolate eyes and whispered. "I'm sorry Bella, I'm sorry for being a jerk and a pig. I'm sorry for all the things I said that hurt you. I... Will you forgive me?" I finished desperation leaking into my voice.

She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. "I forgive you, but you have to promise me. Just be yourself. What happened to that guy I met when we were painting my cousins room? I liked him a lot better Edward he was sweet and kind, and I liked hanging out with him. I don't like the Edward you pretend to be." She opened her eyes and looked up at me. I could see all the pain that I had caused her. It was swimming in her eyes. "Promise." I answered, my voice barely a whisper but I knew she heard it. A smile spread across her face and before I knew what I was doing. I hugged her putting my arms around her waist. I felt her stiffen beneath me before she returned my hug. It felt good. Natural. I released her and smiled. We spent the rest of the trip just talking about auditions for the play and what songs we were going to sing. She was going to do an old song she saw in The little Mermaid musical. Part of your World. I thought it would compliment her voice, it was perfect for her tone. I couldn't wait to hear her.

We arrived at Sandman hotel just after 4:00. The coach went in to get everyones room keys. He came back about 10 minutes later. He started calling us by name.

"Lauren and Tanya. Cody and Dyllan. Jamie and Michael. Jessica and Lisa. Bella and Esme, I got your keys for you." The coach really must like Bella and Esme. The girls got up and retrieved their keys, then made their was off the bus. Coach continued. "Edward and Carlisle. Kimberly and Whitney. Brittany and Sydney. Eric and John. Sean and Ben. Chris and Steven. Nathan. And lastly Alyssa and Lillianne." We got off the bus just before the others. With our bags we went to find the elevator. It was just about to close. But Bella and Esme held it for us. "What level boys?" Esme asked. " Four." I answered simply. I saw it was already pushed. We finally got to our floor and we ambled out of the elevator. The girls passed a few doors and stopped at 404. We were right across them in room 405. I had and idea we were going to spend a lot of time with theses girls. And I was perfectly fine with it. ( I wanted to end it there and switch point of views but we've had lots of Bella and I wanted the game in Epov.)

We got settled in and met the girls out in the hallway so we could go down for supper together. There was a Denny's downstairs and we planned on eating there. We got down to the lobby and found that Jamie, Dyllan and Michael were also planning on eating at Denny's. We invited them along with us. We all fit comfortably into a large booth. We ordered our drinks and started talking. Bella and Esme were laughing all night. Even after we were done eating we all stuck around to chat. It was great. We told some old stories about Jamie that made Bella and Esme laugh. Jamie blushed only slightly. And Bella comforted him in between giggles. Sadly the girls said they had to leave and that we shouldn't stay up to late because we had a game tomorrow. I nodded and wished them good night.

"So." Carlisle said, "How do you like Bella and Esme?"

"Your girlfriends? Yeah they're sweet I like them." Michael said.

"Girlfriends? I'm not dating anyone." I said.

"Your not dating Bella?" I shook my head. " Awesome! Mind if I have her ?" I held my breath. Jamie, Carlisle and Dyllan burst out laughing. "I'm only kidding Edward." Michael laughed.

We told Jamie, Dyllan and Michael that we'd see them tomorrow as we headed off to bed, leaving them to pay the bill. I snickered as we left the restaurant.

Carlisle and I woke up early and got ready, for the game. We still had a half hour before we had to be at the bus. We had a quick breakfast, and by the time we brushed our teeth, packed our soccer bags and we were down at the buses it was time to go. Bella and Esme were at the back of the bus. I sat down with Carlisle and the girls helped us get over our pre- game nerves. We arrived at the field after ten minutes of laughing at Bella. I know it sounds bad but she's really funny. The girls wished us good luck as they made there way to the stands. We walked onto the field and began to practice.

The half hour of practice went by fast and soon the ref blew his whistled signaling the beginning of the game. I started with thew ball and I quickly passed to Carlisle. The Leopards have lost to us for the past 5 years but I knew it would be tough they gained many new and very skilled players.

Carlisle's pass was intercepted as the Leopards dribbled the ball down the opposite end. The big one with BLACK on the back of his jersey wound his leg back and fired the ball into the back of the net. My heart sank only five minutes into the game and we were down by one.

"Com' on D quit leaving our goalie hanging." I yelled.

The game continued on, we only had about ten shots on net and none have them have yet to go in. By half time it was 2-0. We had to score. The cheerleaders walked onto the field.

"FO- RKS FORKS FORKS WERE THE BEST.

WERE THE SLY FOXSES S-L-Y SLY FOXS S-L-Y

FO-FOR-F-O-R-K-S

GOO FORKS FOXSES" ( try saying that 10 times fast not so easy, well its not easy for me :/ and those are actual cheers. I did not make them up I just switched the names.)

Half time was over and I was all business. Carlisle had the ball he passed to Jamie and I ran up the field, he kicked the ball ahead of their last defender. I sprinted past his massive form and to the ball. I only had time for I one timer the others were on me. I pulled my leg back and snapped it forward making contact with the ball. It soared past the goaltender and into the net behind him.

"Woo Yeah Edward!" I heard The crowd cheer. I looked up and saw Esme and Bella with smiles on their faces. I smiled and pumped my fist. We were still in this. As I was walking back to half Jacob Black whom I have been enemies with since day 1 "Accidentally" body checked me claiming he didn't see me. " Whoa Cullen didn't see you there." The ref caught this and threw his hand up, yellow card in hand. 5 minutes he was penalized. The Leopards started with the ball but we quickly stole it. I passed to Ben who passed to Michael, who took the ball and put it in the net. My spirits soared. It was all tied up 2-2. And we still had 5 minutes left in the game. We could do this. The leopards started again and sped past our sweepers. No what were they doing? "Fall back !" I screamed. Just then the penalty was up and there was less then a minute left in the game. The Leopard player passed the ball to Jacob who physicked out our defenders. He shot the ball and it flew into the net. The final buzzer rang and we lost.

"Noo !" I screamed and fell to my knees we were so close to going into overtime. I got up and walked to the middle of the field to where Jamie, Dyllan, Michael and Carlisle. I patted his shoulder and Bella and Esme came up. Esme kissed Carlisle which brightened him up a little. Jacob came over to us. "Good came Cullen." He spat my name. " That was just a sample of what you'll get in the state champion chips. Bella frowned.

"Oh." He noticed Bella. "Who's this." He reached out and took her arm.

"Don't touch me." She jerked her hand away.

"Touchy, it's alright I'm not that bad. I'm a lot of fun." He smirked. " Well beautiful, I'd love to stay and chat but I don't want to miss my bus. Although I'd miss it anytime for you. I'd walk a thousand miles to see your beautiful face." He gave her a piece of paper and winked. " Call or text me anytime." He smiled, winked once again and walked away.

"I think I'm going to puke." Bella said with a look of disgust on her face. We all burst out laughing. Bella walked away to the nearest garbage can and threw out the piece of paper she was given. She came back and said. "I'm never calling him." We laughed and walked back to the bus. Coach was treating the players, cheerleaders and Bella and Esme. We went to this restaurant called The Lodge and I had to admit it was really good.

Everyone had finished eating so we all got on the bus and went back to the hotel. We said goodnight to the girls and then we went into our room and slept.

Bpov

I woke up early Wednesday morning, I hadn't go much sleep but the bus would be leaving in under an hour, so I had no choice but to start getting ready. We met the boys outside in the hallway at 10:00 with 15 minutes left until the bus left. We walked across the street to the seven-eleven and got donuts and hot chocolates. By the time we were back at the hotel the bus had arrived and the bus driver had already started packing the suitcases into the bus. We boarded the buss and made our way to the very back. We sat in our seats Esme sat with Carlisle again, so I sat with my new friend Edward. The thought made me smile. He was my friend and that was good enough.

I put my headphones in, put my songs on shuffle and closed my eyes. I leaned to the left and my head met something soft I smiled and drifted off into a sweet and dreamless sleep.

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"Hehe they are soo cute !"

"Shh Esme don't wake them." I heard a camera noise. What was going on ? I opened my eyes and saw the whole bus looking at us. I saw a very angry Lauren, Tanya and Jessica, I saw a very excited Jamie, Michael, Dyllan, and I saw Esme with a camera in her hand. I gave her a disapproving look.

"Esme. What the hell are you doing?!" I hissed at her.

"I'm taking pictures of you two !" She giggled and realization flooded my face. I fell asleep on Edwards shoulder. I felt my face heat up as I blushed, Omg how could I do that ?! I tried to sit up straight but something prevented me. I looked down and saw a pair of arms around my waist. I frowned. Those were definitely not mine. I looked beside me and saw Edward asleep his arms tightly around me. Oh no !

Cliffie!! I know how could I ? Maybe your just getting chapter 10 a little earlier than normal ! I decided to give you guys a treat. A chapter early ! Check up during the week. (links and such are on profile.)

So I hope you enjoy this chapter and the next !!

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