A/N: If this is the first time you're reading this chapter, please disregard this author's note. For all others : Ok this is going to be a bit different than what everyone read earlier. Thanks to Zephyrlegend, I was reminded that there was already a reunion scene between Renee and Bella (It's all coming back to me now!! lol) So yeah, the change has been made, just an extra reunion that I deleted all reference to. Sorry for that, and thanks Zephyrlegend!!! Maybe I should consider getting a beta so goofs like that don't happen again :(

Chapter 19

The first day back at school was to be expected. Alice rolled her eyes when she saw the glee I had walking down the steps in the outfit that she picked out for me. Since we were going through with the ruse, I had to wear comfortable clothes, something that does not bide well with Alice's fashion sense. Though she perked up when Carlisle mentioned that the cast could actually come off in a day or two since the x-rays he used were only of a fracture. I did nothing to hold back my growl from him as Alice jumped up and down with the joy she stole from me.

Alice threw two boxes of brown contacts at me. "Here, you'll need these. They're not exactly your former eye color, but they'll keep everyone from noticing that you suddenly look like us, well at least in eye color."

"Okay but why so many?" I asked curiously.

"The venom burns through them frequently. You'll get a couple of hours before they disintegrate. It'll be good practice for you to ask for permission to use the bathroom." Alice reassured me that I'd be okay, even looking into the future once more for my benefit. I gave her a smile and we piled into the car.

Edward pulled into the parking lot, and I could see every student and some of the teachers gawk their way at us. Their stares followed the car as Edward drove his way into a spot. I suddenly wished I could have stayed at home with Esme. I didn't need mind-reading abilities to know that everyone was curious about me.

Edward climbed out of the car and hurried as fast as humanly possible to my side of the car. "You're the helpless human remember?" His perfect lips curled into a smile when they brushed against my ear and a slight spark of electricity went through me.

"And I bet you're just loving this aren't you?" I said as he grabbed my schoolbag. Edward slipped his around my waist securely and almost protectively. His face was furrowed in thought and I assumed he was listening to something that he didn't want to hear. The growl I felt overpower through his chest confirmed my suspicions. "Haven't you ever heard about people who eavesdrop? You're bound to hear something you never wanted to."

Instead of answering me or giving me the crooked smile I adored and expected, Edward pulled me into a passionate and urgent kiss. I heard the collective groans of some of the students as the visual they just got was a confirmation of sorts that both of us were off the market, again. Still in our lip lock, Alice quickly broke us up by clearing her throat.

"Oh shut up Alice. You're just upset that Jasper graduated and you don't have anyone to have any PDA with. Now you know how I feel." Edward said smugly.

Alice didn't pay him any mind. "Bella, promise me that tomorrow after school we go shopping. We have to get you some new clothes, immediately." I rolled my eyes when she stressed immediately. Especially since I was perfectly comfortable. Regardless, I knew there was no arguing with her, so I simply nodded my head and made her happy.

Alice danced away from us, still borrowing my happiness that I once had only a few minutes ago.

"As to be expected, Jessica plans to corner you in Spanish class. If you stick to the story, you'll do fine." I nodded my head nervously. Edward kissed me by my ear and electricity ran through my entire being.

I was upset that my school schedule had changed from before the school year. When the high school assumed that I wouldn't be coming back, they assigned most of my schedule to some other new kid. Edward tried his hardest to match my schedule to his, but Mrs. Copes was not being cooperative. Even with Edward's dazzling abilities.

Spanish was my first class, and it seemed Jessica knew my schedule somehow. At least I could get this over with as soon as possible. I knew as long as Jessica got the exclusive first, the entire school would know by the third period. Even my mind was sarcastic with a resounding 'Great!'

Even though I'd already been through this last year, it felt like I was the new kid all over again. Knowing how this school reacted to the new kid, I was positive that whoever the new kid was, he or she was grateful for the reprieve that I offered them. I never had that option.

I trudged my way to class, my feet felt like they were weighted by wet cement. Almost immediately, Jessica attacked me in class. She ran up to me, and if it wasn't for her unappealing scent, I would have mistaken her for a vampire-if only for her dry sobs. "Oh my God, Bella!" I'm so happy to see you. Are you okay?" I nodded my head to her and she kept asking me questions. "Did they do anything to you?"

I understood quickly what she meant by that question. "No, other than the few scrapes and bruises I got, they didn't touch me." Mrs. Goff seemed to ignore me and Jessica in the back of the class and continued with her lesson. I answered the few questions that she had for me, and I was honestly surprised that her inquisition was gentle. Jess didn't need any prodding in cluing me in on the Forks High gossip. Her and Mike were back on with their on and off relationship. I only gave her partial attention while I tried to take notes in Mrs. Goff's class.

Once the bell rang, I freed myself from class, leaving several students, including Jessica staring after me.

"Why on earth did I want to do this?" I said into Edward's chest when I saw him in the hallway. Edward met me in the hallway after every class and walked me to my next one. It was now time for lunch and the break from the stares in the classrooms were now going to be magnified with everyone in the cafeteria.

The previous classes were similar to Spanish, the only difference was instead of Jess as the interviewer, it was Eric, Mike, or Tyler that asked the same questions. A couple of those classes I noticed Lauren sneering at the attention that I was getting. I honestly could not believe the gall of that girl. Despite what the reality was, all everyone knew was that I was kidnapped and held captive for several months and the only thing she cared about was the fact that Tyler was paying more attention to me than her.

Edward ushered me to an empty table, but we were quickly joined by Alice and a tray of food that we would never eat. Ben and Angela followed behind her, Angela sat down next to me. Before I knew it, I was hugging Angela by the neck, careful not to hug her too tight. "Besides Charlie and Alice and Edward, I missed you the most."

"Bella I missed you too." She offered me a shy smile and I returned it back to her. "I'm just glad you're okay. I prayed for you every night while you were gone." I just had to hug her again.

"Angie and Ben have been sitting with us, since you're, umm, absence." Alice filled me in.

"Yeah, when you first disappeared, Jessica and Lauren spread so many awful rumors about what really happened. Some of them were really spiteful and just nasty. It made me mad, and I finally stood up for myself, and you of course. I told Jess where she could shove it. We've been sitting with the Cullen's ever since."

The twinkle in her eye let me know that she was happy with her tirade against Jessica, and I was happy that my favorite people in this God-awful school were able to get along fabulously.

We spent the remainder of lunch laughing and joking. Angela kept giving me side glances and I knew she could tell there was something different about me. I knew keeping her in the dark was for her safety but it was tearing me apart that she knew I was not the same Bella. I'd have to remember to ask Edward what she was thinking.

I was grateful that my next two classes, World Politics and Gym, were with both Alice and Edward. Mrs. Copes was able to allow Alice and Edward to take me home after World Politics so I wouldn't have to participate in gym.

Edward was in a college prep frenzy and was already making plans on nonstop study sessions once we got home. Since I'd missed a total of seven months of school, all of my teachers were giving me a month to prepare for quizzes that covered all of the material that I had missed in order to graduate on time. Edward even started filling college applications out for me and sending them off, as if I didn't have a choice in the matter. Though, I really didn't. College was the only logical explanation for my sudden disappearance out of Charlie and Renee's life.

It was finally time for us to leave, and Edward played his part in the façade in helping me to the car. I played my part in pretending that I was still clumsy. It really wasn't fair that I was the only vampire in the world that had to act like I wasn't the most graceful being on the planet.

Edward drove me to Charlie's and Alice got out as well. We didn't want to push Charlie's stress factor by leaving me in the house alone or with Edward being the only one with me. No sooner did the three of us walk through the door, did the phone ring.

"Hello?" I said into the receiver.

"Bella, honey? It's Charlie. How was school?"

"Hi dad, it was fine. You know the usual."

"Alright, I'll pick up a pizza so you won't be tempted to cook while you're out of commission." I had insisted Renee go back home with Phil, there was no need for her to worry and promised I would update her everyday. But even if she had stayed I was sure Charlie wasn't looking forward to her cooking.

"Oh, well I had a late lunch, so I'm not really hungry right now."

"Okay honey, is Edward and Alice there?"

"Yeah they're about to start my tutoring session."

"Okay. I'll be home soon."

I hung up the phone, and I suggested that we go hunt. There was an annoying scratching behind my throat that was starting to become relentless. Our prey came easily and we returned to the house, Alice started the lessons. Edward was too preoccupied with playing with my hair.

After pretending to eat Charlie's pizza, I decided it was a decent time to go to bed.

"Hello there love. I've missed you." Edward said as I melted into his arms. He was perched in the rocking chair by the window, where the light from the moon filtered through. His skin partially sparkled from the light, something I had never really noticed before, I probably never would have been able to see it with my human eyes. He was a true vision.

"Why are you sitting here? You're usually on the bed. We're not staying?" I asked.

"No, I'm not staying." A deadened pain shot through me at his words. Edward cringed when he realized what he had said. "I mean, I'm not staying the night. You're dad plans on checking on you throughout the night. Actually right now he is considering sleeping in this chair, so no, you'll have to stay. But don't worry. I'll be watching you tonight."

Agghh, now I was getting pissed that I was going to have to keep up the ruse throughout the night. Pretty soon, I'll be praying that the Volturi came.

We were only allowed another ten minutes before we heard Charlie coming up the steps. I made a dash for my bed as Edward jumped out of the window. Sure enough, Charlie had a quilt in his hand and settled herself in the rocking chair.

Some night this was going to be.

A/N: Okay yay!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't blame you for hating me. But know this was a much needed break. So yes I finally updated. This story was done in a rush, so I wasn't able to "fact check" my story with anything that I'd previously written for MM or against the book (I use the book for references sometimes). I still can't find the notes that I had for MM, and what I have presented to you lovely people is somewhat different than what I had in mind, but it'll be okay. I'm sorry if you have to re-read the story to familiarize yourself with the story again. I do love you guys soooo much!