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Edward's Next Top Girlfriend

Chapter 2

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Scared about what had just happened I walked quickly out of the room, vowing not to get involved with Edward, no matter what.

I stopped in the middle of the hallway realizing I didn't know were to go. I glanced in each direction, trying to decide what to do. Suddenly I felt a cold hand clasp down lightly on my shoulder. Sucking in a deep breath I turned to face the exact person I had just vowed to never get involved with.

"What?" My icy voice made him flinch.

"I just wanted to know what Lauren said. I know she's not always the nicest person." He then gave me a cute, crooked smile which made my heart do flip-flops.

Shaking my head from side to side, careful not to let on how attracted I was to his gorgeous smile, I replied "well that's none of your business, is it?"

"Well, no. But-"

"That's what I thought. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm hungry so I'll be going now." I turned to march off, still unsure of where I was going.

He gave me a weird look, "Um, Bella. It's not quite lunch time yet. I think it's about nine o'clock, in fact."

My cheeks turned bright red as I realized he had just caught me in a lie. "I have to get to class!" I hollered in a rush as I backed up and turned towards the small crowds of students walking towards their designated classrooms. I dared a quick glance over my shoulder as I walked away. Edward looked completely stunned.

(Edward POV)

I just stood there, shocked. Bella was getting away from me as fast as possible. I guess she wasn't watching where she was going though, because all of a sudden she ran into Emmet, the quarterback of our football team, and also my older brother. The collision sent both of them tumbling over. I was still too shocked from our encounter to laugh.

I mean, I have used that smile affectively so many times! Some girls have actually fainted. But no, not Bella. She had looked at me like I was the devil himself. Feeling extremely distracted, I headed towards my next class. I only flirted with one girl along the way, rather than my usual handful, and that one took serious effort.

(Bella POV)

As I walked into my second period class my cheeks were still flushed from knocking over an enormous guy who had been in my way. After I had toppled down on him, he had just smiled and pulled me closer, as if to kiss me! What is up with this school? Freaking out, I swarmed out of his grasp and took off even faster than before.

Then I heard the guy calling after me, "Don't be like that baby. You know you want me!" He yelled loud enough for everyone to hear! Shuddering, I tried to compose myself and walk away at the same time. I was already wishing this day was over.

A few hours later, with my shoulders back and head held high, I finally walked into the cafeteria. The grandeur of it all actually took my breath away. There was a huge buffet of all different gourmet foods.

In the process of gawking at the scrumptious display, I tripped over a protruding chair leg and started to fall. I closed my eyes, waiting for impact. Instantly, two strong, icy cold arms wrapped themselves around my waist, yanking me back up. It was Edward again! He turned me around to face him, not taking his arms off my waist.

"You just can't stop falling for me, can you?" He said smiling.

"No!" I said, appalled. "I mean, I just tripped. This had nothing to do with you." I put my hands on his chest to push him away. He just smiled down at me making me wish he'd never let go.

Just then, I glanced to the entrance and saw Lauren walking through. Our eyes met and she slowed down. I was still in Edwards arms! Her eyes went wide with shock, then slowly compressed down into teeny, tiny slits. "EDWARD!" She hollered across the lunch room. I quickly backed out of his arms.

Ignoring Lauren, he looked at me intently and asked "Bella would you like to sit with me today?" He looked so innocent and hopeful. I hesitated. How could he not be trouble? "Come on, you know you want to," he joked, nudging me gently with his elbow.

Realizing that Lauren would probably be at the same table as him, I shook my head. "No thanks. I don't want to annoy anyone." I could see that Lauren was heading towards us. I smiled, shrugged my shoulders, and walked right past all the food that had looked so good only a few minutes before. I was thinking a little fresh air would do me good.

(Edward POV)

I watched Bella's small frame walk away. I could hear Lauren's loud stiletto heals getting closer. I turned to her, annoyed.

"Edward, can I talk to you in private?" She asked through clenched teeth.

Thinking it wouldn't be a good idea to completely infuriate her in front of the whole student body, I agreed with a nod.

Dragging me by the hand she pulled me into a nearby janitor's closet. It was a bit crowded.

"Why were you with her? She is playing you! Can't you see? Uh!"

Lauren could be so exasperating! Bella would never do that! "No, I-"

"Edward, I have something to tell you," she said, looking very serious. "Now this might come as a shock to you, since you seem so taken with Bella," she spit out the last word with venom. "I happen to know that she is already interested in someone else. I saw her all over your brother Emmet today. And now here she is, only a couple hours later, practically attacking you! She is playing around with you guys. Don't you get it?"

She looked into my eyes, determined to make me believe her. I decided to listen to her thoughts. 'It's true! I saw them. Why can't he see that I'm trying to save him?' I glanced away, shocked. Lauren was telling the truth. I didn't know what to say. And why did it have to be Emmet, of all people?

Lauren went on, "Edward don't you see? She is doing the same thing with you!"

I was unsure. My gut feeling was that it couldn't be true, but I had read her mind! That was legitimate proof. Of course, I had just met Bella a few hours ago! What was I thinking? I didn't even know this girl. She was just another pretty face.

"Edward," said Lauren suddenly as she placed her warm hands on my arms and pulled me towards her. "What do you think about spending a little time with me? I promise you won't regret it." Her voice was so hopeful… and distracting.

Still lost in thoughts of Bella, all I wanted to do was be rid of Lauren. Yet she had helped me… Without thinking it through, I spoke two words I quickly regretted: "Um, yeah."

Lauren smiled happily. My thoughts quickly turned again to Bella. How on earth had Emmet already gotten to know her? Did she know that I was Emmet's brother?

All of a sudden, I felt a warm mouth on mine. In frustration, I pulled Lauren to me. Her reaction to this was all I needed to completely lose myself in a somewhat passionate, but unfulfilling kiss.

Only then did it occur to me that what I was doing was going to cause some serious problems. I had already been dealing with Lauren's little obsession with me for a few months. She was not one to back off. What about these crazy feelings I was having for a girl I had just met? Maybe Bella would take a little interest in me if she saw how Lauren worshipped me. I shrugged off the guilty feelings and bent down to kiss Lauren once more.

(Bella's POV)

It felt so good to get out of that school! I sat down on a grassy little mound and let nature take me in. I thought back to what had just happened with Edward. I really was attracted to him, but he just seemed like such a playboy. He probably had a date every day of the week, and never with the same girl! If we ever went out he would have to stop flirting with every girl in his path. Alarmed by my crazy thoughts of being committed to a guy I had just met; I forced myself to be rational. I didn't even know Edward. I was getting way ahead of myself. It was just that my brain pretty much froze up when Edward was within 20 feet of me.

I stood up, dusted a couple of leaves off my pants, and headed back to the school building. A girl with stylishly spiky hair I'd never seen before was walking straight towards me. I glanced around to see if she was actually heading towards someone else. There was no one else around.

"Are you the Isabella Swan?"

"Bella, actually. But yes, that's me. Do I know you?"

"Ha, ha. I wish! Bella You should join the art club, I'm the president. You would be amazing at fashion week! I have this great new outfit that would look absolutely amazing on you. I mean you are a famous model. Why don't you swing by tomorrow and…?"

I'm sure the look on my face slowed her down. I couldn't believe she actually recognized me! I only did a few fashion shoots in Paris before I had left. I was surprised they even made it into a magazine. I immediately cut her off. "Wait. I don't even know how to draw or anything. I just stood in front of a camera for a few hours for extra money."

She looked at me with a mixture of disbelief and pure terror. "What? Y-you're not going to join? But I promised everyone…," she trailed off.

Surprised at her determination, I thought quickly. "How about if I just do fashion week? I mean I'm really not all that creative. I would probably embarrass you, to be honest." I looked at her hopefully.

Her perkiness came back. "Of course Bella! I mean of course you must be so busy. Hey Bella, you should sit with me at lunch! Please?"

Not wanting to be rude and it wasn't like I had any other offers, I replied "Sure Alice that would be great."

Happily she bounced back to the cafeteria. I sighed and followed her. "Oh, and don't worry about food," she said, looking back at me over her shoulder. "I'm sure there's already some at our table." When I saw the table she was leading me to, my heart started to beat faster.

"What is that disgusting boy Edward doing at your table?" I whispered. Edward was currently having a total make-out session with Lauren. I was appalled! To think, I had just been considering Edward as potential boyfriend material.

Alice paused for a moment and whispered back, "Umm… actually he's my brother."

Oh great, I thought. My breath caught in my throat and all I could say was, "Oh…"

Alice sat down between a tall handsome boy and my self. Across from me was the football player who had tried to kiss me when I accidentally ran into him earlier that morning. When I looked at him he raised his eyebrows twice. I repressed a shudder and glanced over at Edward, who was right next to him. He hadn't even notice I had sat down because he was concentrating on getting a big red strawberry into Lauren's mouth. Sickened by his inconsistency, I looked over at the girl next to Alice. It was the beautiful blonde cheerleader I had encountered earlier that morning. She was pushing her salad around with a plastic fork and was apparently happy not to admit she had already met me.

"Bella," said Alice proudly, "I would like to introduce you to my family." She smiled and pointed to the tall handsome guy first. "This is Jasper," she announced. I started wondering how many gorgeous people could be in one family as she continued the introductions. "This is Rosalie." I looked at the cheerleader and she glanced up at me with a bored, uninterested look. "And that's Emmet," I shuddered, but nobody noticed. "And finally," she said, looking a little confused, "This is Edward and his… friend Lauren."

Edward looked into my eyes with such undeniable longing that butterflies fluttered in my stomach. I tried to be cool about it, so I gave him a look that could compete with Miss Cheerleader's any day. My eyes moved to Lauren's. She gave me an 'In your face, SUCKER! Look.' I glared back at Lauren with as much meanness as I could muster, then I turned back to Jasper.

(Jasper POV)

I could feel so many emotions come off Bella. When she looked at me I felt a hint of desire, but since we are vampires, that's only natural! I smiled at her. My confidence went way up as she smiled back. She was so hot! Instantly, I starting probing my brain for ways I could be around this girl on a regular basis. Then, suddenly, the best idea practically fell into my lap! "Bella you should try out for the school play 'Oklahoma.' Since I'm head of the drama department I could make sure you got a good part." I finished with my most seductive voice, sending her some excitement and desire feelings, just in case.

Bella blinked, looking a little dazed. "Sure that sounds great! When are the auditions?"

I smiled, pleased. Edward scowled but I completely ignored him. "Today after school, I'll come by after your last class and help you find it. Okay?"

"Okay," Bella said, still dazed.

I leaned down and gave her a little kiss on the cheek. "See you soon!" With that I smiled and started walking away before she could change her mind. I did notice however, that her face turned slightly redder as I walked away.

(Bella POV)

I felt a trail of ice where his lips had touched me. Lifting my hand up to my face I realized that lunch was over and I needed to get to my next class. Sighing in contentment I got up and left.

(Edward POV)

I was so angry! Jasper had kissed Bella when he surely felt my feelings towards her. I knew that he was using his little powers to help himself out! That meant Jasper was seeing Bella, not Emmet. Lauren must have gotten the two of them mixed up. Suddenly thoughts of Jasper and Bella together at tryouts, play practices and cast parties plagued my mind.

That's when I was struck by the most incredible idea! I would addition for the male lead role! I knew Jasper would pick Bella for the lead female roll if she could even carry a tune; probably even if she couldn't! All I had to do was fall back on all of my opera training I'd had nearly a century ago in London. I had been magnificent!

Visions of Bella and I kissing on stage danced through my mind. She was so beautiful! Of course, she would be like all the other Lauren's in the world after a while, but for a few short weeks I could at least enjoy her company before moving on to another beautiful girl!

The best part was that Jasper would have to direct us through the whole thing. Now, I love my brother, but this feeling's power he has was getting a little out of hand. This was such a win-win situation for me. Time with a gorgeous babe and teaching my brother a lesson! I happily stood up and made my way towards the exit, not knowing that tonight my feelings for Bella would change drastically, altering my life forever.

What will happen? Well you're just going to have to wait for the next chapter aren't you? Tell me what you think of this chapter and what you'd like to see happen next. Just in case you're wondering, this is not a story about how Bella and Jasper fall in love! Thanks for helping Twilight782 and Too Weird For You. Bye, bye for now!