Bella Swan…

The day was going really slow. At lunch I didn't say a word to anyone, I just played around with my water bottle cap. I just wanted to be alone for awhile to think things out but I stopped playing with my cap after I heard Lauren, "Hey Edward,"

I crushed the bottle cap in my hand. Why was she here, nobody likes her! I bet her friends can't even stand her.

"Hi, Lauren. What's up?" Edward said causally, trying to be nice. She moved in a little closer, "Um, nothing. So, the big party is this weekend…" Edward took a bit out of his sandwich, "Mmhm," he replied while chewing. Lauren flipped her hair a little, "So, you still going out with that freak" Edward patted my knee, trying to calm me down, under the table, but it didn't work. "Okay! I am done with you Lauren! I can't take this anymore, you and your posse are the bitches of the school nobody likes you, okay! So stop acting like you are the queen of everything because the truth is your own posse doesn't like you!" I shouted standing up from my seat. Everything got silent, everyone was looking at me and I felt real small.

Stupid idea, Bella…

Lauren just folded her arms and glared at me, "This is why nobody likes you." She started counting with her fingers, "You are annoying, you are a boyfriend stealer, and you are just a loser! I bet you Edward is only going out with you because he felt bad that you had no friends. I mean, who would date their best friend. He will be with me by the end of the dance this weekend." She threatened.

Edward got out his seat to defend me but I was already out of the cafeteria running to my truck. It was raining hard but it was okay because at least the rain doesn't hurt you.

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I stayed in my truck all afternoon until the end of the day. My eyes were red from crying and I had a major headache.

I hate Lauren!

This is all her fault; I can't believe I agreed to this faking stuff. Every day I get hurt… I heard a loud knock on my truck door, I didn't turn around. I knew who it was, the only person that would be there when I feel like dying. "Bella! Open the door. I am getting soaked!" Edward shouted. I wiped away the fresh tears and opened the door because I didn't want Edward to get sick. He climbed into the truck and gasped for air. I looked out the other window and watched the cars race out the parking lot. "Bella," He whispered soothingly. "Mmm" that was all that came out because I am not about to have a break down in front of Edward. I mean I knew him forever but he never saw me cry, well instead of the time I fell in second grade.



"Let's talk about this…" His voice sound a little nervous.

I wanted to look at him but I couldn't. "No," I whispered.

"Why?"

I shook my head, "Not now," I begged.

I heard a distant honk, in the corner of my eyes I saw the Volvo. I felt his arm go around me,

"You can always count on me, Bella. You know that right?"

My lips started to tremble I hugged Edward back, "Right,"

After Edward left I cried all over again. I was hurting everyone! Edward is always looking after me and I was trying to avoid him. I am terrible. When I got home I went straight upstairs. I bumped into Emmett.

"Hi. Are you…um okay?" he asked.

I nodded, "Yeah" I said, trying to smile.

Emmett grinned, "Good, because I am hungry!"

I pouted, "That wasn't nice…"

"Joking." He patted my head, and walked downstairs. I watched him go before I walked to my room and walked to my very old computer, but it still worked well. I signed into my AIM account. Alice was online and I knew she was going to ask what was going on. I told her everything was okay and that I had to my dinner.

I went downstairs and started a bowl of spaghetti. I smiled thinking of the fun Edward and I had in here, I giggled and set the table. When I finished eating I cleaned the dishes and walked upstairs and got ready for bed. It was already 10:00 pm…

I laid in my bed and thought of the day, but so how my mind came to Edward and I dreamt of him all night.

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In the morning I got up early and took a long shower. I put on my favorite sky blue sweater that had a small V-shape collar and my faded color jeans with my blue ballet flats. I applied on a little makeup (eyeliner and mascara) and put my hair and a kind of messy bun. I clear my throat looked in the mirror, I looked pretty normal. Okay, maybe Lauren's words got to me a little…

My grabbed my jean jacket from the closet and walked downstairs.

Emmett looked at me, "Who are you and what have you done with Bella?"



I rolled my eyes, "I just put on a little makeup, okay? Does it look like something..Laruen would do?"

"Bella, you look pretty. Don't let Lauren get to you! She is a freak, not you."

I pouted, "Aw! Thank you. I love you..."

He tossed me a cereal bar, "Me too."

I looked out the window to see a Volvo turning into our driveway. I took a bite out of the bar

and wrapped it up, "Our ride is here".

Emmett smiled, "I thought you were going to leave us forever"

I grabbed my thing and walked to the car with Emmett right behind me. I got in the backseat,

"Sup?"

Edward and Alice were just staring at me, "What happened…?"

"I just put on a little makeup, jeez." I snorted. Why can Alice wear as much makeup she wants

and without people gawking at her and I cannot! No one said anything. The ride was silent and the way to the entrance was silent. Edward walked close to me as we got close to Lauren. She smirked and looked at Edward with a wink. Edward turned around and rolled his eyes. I suck my tongue out at Lauren because I am a baby.

Edward chuckled, "You're cute when you are jealous"

I blushed deeply.

What the hell?

I am blushing over Edward! Arg, stop it!

When we got in the building, Edward walked me to my locker and he walked to his. I opened my locker and grabbed a handful of book, when somebody tapped my shoulder. Mike…

"Hey Bella" He said, smiling.

I smiled back, "Hey, what's up?"

"The ceiling." he laughed.

Dork… I thought. Giving out my best fake laugh, "Really, I haven't noticed."

He stopped, "That was a good one…anyway you going to the dance this weekend"

"Yeah, isn't the whole school?"

He laughed, "Yeah, well who are you bring-"

"Hello Mike." Edward snaked his arm around my waist; I have to be honest…I rather passed out for a minute. "Oh, hi Edward. I was just going to class" Mike started to sweat, a lot. Edward nodded, "Okay, bye".

Mike ran into homeroom. I looked at Edward, "You know you didn't have to scary the boy. I bet he is in there crying"

"Whatever…" He said. He sounded mad, I wonder why. Maybe Lauren pushed herself at him or something...

I looked at him again, "Are you alright?"

He nodded, "Sure…"

I frowned, walked to class with Edward's arm around my waist.

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When the afternoon was over, I drove Edward to my house so we could study for a test. Alice took the family to the mall for the party, I told them we will go tomorrow. I grabbed a few snacks and unpacked my books bag.

I opened to book and the study guide I made myself, "Arg, I hate studying"

"Mmm" was all that came out of Edward's mouth because he had a carrot sticking out his mouth. I laughed for a second and snapped the carrot out of his mouth and glared at him, "We need to study! We are going to fail and I can't afford a bad grade".

"Okay. Let's start," He grabbed the paper, then looked at me, and then back at the paper.

"Mmm" he said.

After another minute of looking at the paper, I was ready to hurt him. "I got it! Lets…NOT study," He said, grabbing another carrot. I groaned, "I should kick you out my house. You are…so...Arg!" I grabbed to paper and studied by myself.

"Aw, come on. One little F can't change everything…"He grabbed the paper and sat on it. I shrugged and grabbed my textbook, "You are so annoying…"



"Thank you," Edward said trying to grab my textbook.

I pouted, "Stop it!"

He tickled me.

He is a cheater!

I laughed rolling on the floor like crazy. I could not breathe, "Edward…okay…stop…please!"

He still did not stop but when the door opened he stop and pushed me away. Alice, Jasper, and Emmett walked through the door, staring at us. "I thought you were studying." Alice said giggling a little, Emmett and Jasper nudged each other.

"We are." I lied looking at my textbook.

Alice giggled increased, "Well, your clothes and hair tell a different story". She laughed as she handed me a mirror.

I glared at Alice, "Very mature, Alice! Jeez, you guys are really mean"

I fixed my hair by putting it in a nice ponytail and straighten out my clothes, still glaring at Alice.

"Well I just wanted to drop off your dress for the dance" Alice tossed a bag and a box of shoes and several other bags. I shook my head, "I can't accept these".

"Yeah, you can, they were paid for." Alice rolled her eyes.

"Return them" I recommended.

"Bella just cut the bull crap and admire your new things." Alice said. They said their quick goodbyes and walked out the house leaving it just Edward and me again. I looked at the bags and frowned, "I don't need these things. I will give it to the homeless or something."

Edward shook his head, "She bought them for you and you should at least see what is in them"

I told him he was right and I looked through the bags that were loaded with low cut jeans and belly showing shirt (I gagged a little). I saved the dress for last, when I took it out from the hanger I gasped.

"Oh my gosh. It is…perfect" I smiled and stood up to put it on.

Author's Note: The story is ending soon! tear I had a lot of fun doing this story be I should cool down on the cursing and everything like that. I am working on that and I am going to be making another story. WOOHOO!