Chapter 5: Principal Newton

Hey! I am so sorry that I have not update in forever. I've had a lot going on, and this story has unfortunately been at the bottom of my priority list. Additionally, I have been experiencing the worst case of writers block I have ever had. It's not that I don't know what to write, I just can't get the words to do what I want. Not even in formal and statistically based essays for school. Nada. Like I said, I'm so sorry, but I think I'm pretty much over it. Here's the next chapter. I hope you like it!

Here's a summary of what has recently happened in Another Shot for those of you who forgot, because a lot of you probably did (SORRY AGAIN!):

Basically, Edward and Bella are back together and Bella went to visit Jake's house and tell him the news. There she meets Isabella Black-Swan (Iz), Jacob's daughter and her niece seeing as Jacob was married to Bella's late half-sister, Jenna (Renee and Phil's kid). Bella and Iz surprisingly get along famously, and in the end of chapter 4, Bella learns (from Iz) that Mike Newton is their principal. What will happen next?!?! Dun Dun Dun....

Now, enough of this, let's get on with the story!

-GG xox

Upon my arrival home I was greeted with smiles, but forced upstairs to the shower. I guess I really did smell bad.

After having changed into torn jeans and a (now) retro band tee that I had bought a few months after my change, I walked downstairs to find the house virtually empty, with the exception of Edward who was in the kitchen baking of all things.

'Um, Edward' He turned; embarrassed, realizing I had been watching him. 'You're cooking? For who?'

'Uh, sorry, it just reminds me of you and your needs, or what used to be your needs. I baked all the time after we left. Rose and Alice have teased me mercilessly. We even opened up a bakery the year we were up in Canada.' He chuckled, remembering.

The reminder of him leaving me made me sad, but the thought of him doing something as ridiculous as baking was so sweet I swear I almost swooned. Note to self: keep emotion in check.

'Where is everyone?' I asked, trying to move towards a safer subject.

'They're in their respective rooms, and trust me, you do not want to know that they're thinking right now.' A disgusted look appeared on Edward's perfect face. So much for a safer topic, I chuckled.

'I don't need you to tell me. I could technically find out myself, but judging from the look on your face I really don't want to know.'

He smiled mischievously, remembering my power.

'Hey, could you by any chance…'

'Say no more' I replied, cutting him off, and summoning Lucy's power, blocking Edward from having to fear his brother and sisters' thoughts, and saving his eyes and ears from utter destruction.

He smiled, looking relieved. 'So, how was your visit to the wolves?'

I was impressed. Asking about his mortal enemies? Edward must have been in a pretty good mood. Either that or he liked me a whole lot. I smiled wider.

'Jake is good. Same as ever.' I answered, 'Oh, and I met his daughter today, Izzy. She goes to our school.'

He furrowed his brow. 'I wonder why we haven't seen her around.'

'She prefers to be inconspicuous,' I laughed, remembering our earlier conversation.

Edward raised a perfectly sculpted eyebrow and if he were human he would have blushed; he was so adorable when he was embarrassed. I moved closer to him, hopping up onto the counter in front of where had been standing.

'So, do you by any chance happen to know who our principal is?' I asked Edward smiling to my self.

He shook his head. 'Who? I have a meeting with him tomorrow.'

'So do I. Our dear old principal goes by a familiar name. Newton ring a bell?'

At first Edward's face went white. "He's a Newton? Does he have any relation to that idiot who was obsessed with you in high school? The one who gave a ridiculous speech practically proclaiming his love for you at your funeral, and then got married to his knocked up girlfriend a month later?"

Edward was at my funeral? His eyes told me it was true. My heart almost burst. I loved him so much and hated for him to have had to go through that pain. My face must have been ridiculously easy to read.

'Of course I was at your funeral Bella. I loved you.' He looked straight into my eyes, 'I love you.'

'I love you too,' I murmured into the fabric of his shirt. He held me close for what seemed like much too short a time, before deciding to return to our earlier conversation.

'Mike? Was he a relative of the principal?' He asked again.

Pulled from my world of dreams, I answered. 'No.'

Edward's demeanor changed to suddenly. He because a thousand times more relaxed, and cradled my head in his hands. 'Bella,' He chuckled, 'Why would you scare me like that? I don't think I would be able to stand a Newton spawn.'

I looked up at him and smirked, 'The principal is no spawn. He's the devil himself.'

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Our plan was set in motion immediately. I was nothing drastic, we just wanted to get good old Mikey boy revved up a bit. Christy, Alex, Shawn and Lucy had taken their own car, and their interviews luckily enough had been scheduled for the afternoon, giving the Cullens' and I time to pull off our scheme without interruption.

We rolled in the parking lot in one of the Cullens' new cars. This one was fancy and a deep purple colour. Anyone could tell that it was expensive, but I had no idea why boys were drooling at the sight of the automobile.

I stepped out, excited. Everything was set up perfectly. Jasper's interview was first, then Rose's, then Emmet's, then Alice's, then Edwards and finally mine.

JPOV

Together, the six of us walked into the small waiting space out side of a door labeled Principal Newton's office. I was not really one for revenge. To me, there didn't really seem to be a point. Newton hadn't been a problem for me back in the day, so I told myself I would do this for Edward. The secretary called me in first.

'Hello Principal Newton.' I said, sitting down in the open chair facing the cause of Edward and Bella's agony.

Mike slowly turned around in his chair and placed the phone he had been using down. He had grey, almost white hair, and wrinkles around his hazel eyes.

'You. I know you.' His eyes narrowed in recognition. 'You were a Cullen! We went to high school together! How is this possible? You should be old! Like me. Argh, I hate being old. Why do you get to stay young? How is this possible?'

I chuckled at Mike's rambling. 'I don't know what you're talking about Principal Newton. I'm the new student. Jasper Hale.'

'That was his name too!' Mike cried, standing up and grabbing his cane. Now I was a bit scared. No one had warned me that Mike was psycho. 'Those goddamn Cullens. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named stole the love of my life!'

'Voldemort?" I chuckled.

'Worse. Edward I'm so perfect Cullen.' He growled, 'Oooh! Look at me!' He started to dance around as best he could with his cane in imitation of Edward, 'I'm sooo cool with my perfectly coiffed hair, pale skin and topaz eyes!'

I stifled my laughter in my sleeve. Unsuccessfully.

'Um, Sir? I don't understand. Who are these people you're talking about? Cullen is my Father's wife's last name. She has three children, one of them is my girlfriend?'

'You're exactly the same!' Mike cried out. 'You date even though you live in the same house, and I bet that you're dating that brown haired pixie! What's her name?'

'Alice?' I supplied.

'Ahhh! Yes! The same Cullens! They're back to haunt me!' Principal Newton howled.

'Sir. I would suggest that you see medical help. We have never net before. My father would be able to recommend someone. He works at the hospital here.' I offered, my eyebrow raised suspiciously.

Mike let out a cry of agony.

'Thank you for your time Principal Newton.' I added and slid out of the room, facing the others with a smirk. Phase one complete.

'You were great!' Alice gushed. 'Bella did this cool thing that let us hear and see the same things that you did!'

Bella blushed. 'Just something I picked up in Kenya.'

'That was great little brother! Who knew you could act' Emmet boomed jokingly, he was definitely the most excited of his brothers and sisters to get back at Mike. He loved Bella like a sister, and had always been very protective of her.

'Gosh, thanks Em,' I rolled my eyes.

'Play nice boys,' Rosalie cautioned jokingly.

I turned my attention to my bronze haired brother who had been sitting in his chair, hands clutching the arm rests as if they were the only thing keeping him from hunting Mike down and killing him himself. Actually, the probably were. 'I take it you enjoyed Principal Newton's little imitation of you?' I asked, smirking.

'He's going down.' Was Edward's response. We simultaneously burst into laughter.

'Miss Rosalie Hale?' The secretary called out. She seemed very nervous. My eyes locked with Edward's. Great. Another secretary who lusted after students. And this one looked about 50Damn cradle robber.

EPOV

Rose, Emmet, and Alice's turns came and went quickly, always ending with the suggestion of medical attention. I laughed each time, especially when Alice said it. That just never got old.

At last it was my turn.

'Hello. I'm one of the new students? Edward Cullen.' I said, offering the child a hand. He did not deserve to be called a man.

'You,' Mike spat. 'Cullen. I should have been expecting you. It's been a while.' He narrowed his eyes, 'Murderer.'

'I have no idea what you're talking about.' I responded hand up, backing away toward the door as if he was about to arrest me. As if. 'Do you call all of your new students murderers?'

'You killed Isabella Swan.'

'Who's Isabella Swan?' I asked, teasing him but to him I seemed completely serious. 'An ex girlfriend?'

'No! Thanks to you. You never deserved Bella! Bella was mine! She liked me first and now she's dead. You killed her Cullen. If she hadn't been so depressed Bella wouldn't have killer herself!'

'This guy sounds horrible. I hope he's not a relative. I would hate to meet him.' Edward laughed, sitting down.

Mike was livid. 'But you ARE him! You're Edward Cullen.'

'Well, it's not every day you meet a principal who actually has taken time to learn his newest student's name! I'm honoured." I smiled. The fool turned bright red.

'NO!!!' Mike shrieked, 'I've seen your brothers and sisters! I know who you are! How are you still alive and look exactly the way you did over 80 years ago when you left Forks?'

'The first time I set foot in this ridiculous excuse for a town was last week, before school started. I think that you may be imagining things Principal Newton. I would suggest you see a doctor. My father would be more that happy to recommend one. He works at the hospital.'

'I am not mentally unstable!' Mike exploded.

'Sure you're not, Principal Newton.' Edward said kindly. 'Sure you're not.'

I stood up and exited my ex-nemesis's office.

'Piece of cake' I smiled, facing my family in the waiting room, who concurrently burst into fits of laughter.

After a good five minutes of solid laughter, Bella managed to blurt out, 'That was amazing!'

The others nodded in agreement, and I smiled smugly before taking a seat.

'My turn.' Bella said confidently as she steadied herself, and took a deep breath.

'Don't worry, love.' I smiled, scooping her tiny frame into a hug. We fit together perfectly. 'Everything is going to be all right.' I kissed her on the head, inhaling her scent.

Bella smiled back up at me before balancing on her tiptoes to reach my lips. I met her halfway. The kiss was sweet and short, but full of passion. We did our best to ignore the groans from our small audience, but were forced apart far too soon. Bella then smoothed her skirt (a gift from my darling sisters whom I would have to thank later, as it made Bella look absolutely delectable) and confidently walked into the office of the man she has christened the devil himself.

So there you have it! Thank you so much for reading! I'm glad you gave me another shot (hehee... no pun intended...ok fine... it was intended), and decided to read this chapter. So, what did you think? Mike was based on my Grandfather. Even though he's old, Grandpa's full of energy and loves to do (horrible) imitations of people. Actually a few weeks ago my sister and I were discussing Twilight and he started to imitate us obsessing over Edward Cullen. Hahaa, good times. Please review! If you do, I will ask Edward what Bella smells like exactly, and make you perfume in order to lure Eddy right in. Yes. I really will! You will also be promoted from cool (because you are reading this story), to WICKED AWESOME, and trust me, you want to be WICKED AWESOME. We have cookies.

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-GG xoxxxooo