Chapter 11- Breaking routine

Edwards POV

I stayed lying next to Bella for the rest of the night, I couldn't wait till all of this was over and I would have my Bella back properly, and safe. We wouldn't have to live in worry all the time. Part of me wanted Mike to reach Forks as soon as possible, so that we could get rid of him once and for all, but the other part of me wanted him to stay away so that he was nowhere near my Bella. The others were going to start circling the town tomorrow, while Bella and I were going to continue to go to school, she would be safer there than anywhere else as Mike would be less likely to make a scene if he managed to get that far. I wasn't going to let Bella out of my sight, she was mine to protect. I watched her sleep relatively peacefully, only now and again would she call out, but they weren't panicky this time, just the utterances any person would make as they slept. The rest of the night went by smoothly and when Bella awoke she seemed to be coping.

In the morning, I made Bella breakfast, while she showered and got her books ready for school. Bella had felt bad that the other Cullens were missing school to protect her, but I quickly silenced her, reminding Bella that they wouldn't miss anything important as they had been through high school a number of times already. She gave me an awkward smile back, but didn't talk about it further, instead she tucked into her breakfast, eating quickly and copying down the last of her homework at the table. I watched Bella as she ate, it was strange seeing someone doing something that I couldn't anymore, it made me miss it, even though I knew if I tried Bella's breakfast it wouldn't taste anywhere near as nice as it looked. I watched as she finished her last mouthful and laughed when she leant back and rubbed her belly in satisfaction.

I drove Bella to school in my silver Volvo as normal, but this time we were also being escorted by Emmet and Jasper who were running alongside in the trees making sure we got there safely. We did and they left once Bella and I had reached the parking lot. They would spend the rest of the day circling the area and looking for a scent. More fun than me and Bella would have at school, I was just glad that I could spend the day with her and could be bored together and at least it meant she was safe. We made our way hand in hand to our first class and took our usual seats. The lesson went by slowly but without problems, Bella and I only survived the dullest lesson in the world by writing each other notes, like we used to when we were younger. It was quite fun and made things seem more normal.

Once the morning lessons had finished we made our way to the canteen the only person that spoke to us was Angela who asked Bella whether Charlie knew anymore about Jess's disappearance, but Bella could only apologize and say no. The rest of the day went by pretty much the same, nothing but a normal day. Once school had finished Bella came straight home with me and we did homework together, she cooked herself some dinner and then we sat and watched a film together with the Cullens who weren't out watching for Mike. When Bella went to bed, I went out hunting and then to have my turn on watch. I would stay out till the morning and then go back to make Bella breakfast again the next morning. I had made sure Bella was ok sleeping on her own without me, before I left. "Edward I'm a big girl, I can sleep alone" she had replied playfully. But I was worried that she would have her nightmares again however, she reassured me she would be ok, Alice and Esme were home as well, so I left the house with Carlisle and Rosalie to swap places with Jasper and Emmet who had been out there all day.

When I arrived back in the early hours of the morning I made my way straight to Bella who was still sleeping. When I entered the room, I noticed that she was sleeping clutching one of my shirts. I was slightly confused but didn't mind; in fact I quite liked it in a weird sort of way. I was just pleased to see her sleeping peacefully. I walked back downstairs and into the kitchen to start making the breakfast again; Alice was stood there with a vacant expression. "What do you see Alice?" I asked, without waiting for an answer I read Alice's thoughts and heard what she was seeing. I didn't like what I heard, Mike Newton was heading this way, and he was close to Forks. He would be here within the day; Alice had seen him get into the town. Suddenly Alice looked back at me and was immediately in a panic "Edward I don't think there are enough of us to keep watch on every part of the perimeter. What if he slips through?" she asked hurriedly. "There's nothing we can do now, it's too late, just stick to the original plan. If he does get through, ring me, and we will all meet back here at the house; Bella can be protected then, while we get rid of Newton. Let's not mention this to Bella either I don't want her worrying." I said trying to calm Alice down even though I was panicking myself.

Alice left the kitchen to tell the others and then take her place on watch. I tried to compose myself as I heard Bella walk down the stairs. "Morning" I said embracing her as she entered the room. Bella smiled back "Morning, have a good night?" she asked sitting down on one of the wooden chairs. "Was alright, how about you? Miss me much?" I said joking with her as I plated up the bacon and eggs. "I missed you loads, but the sleep was great" she laughed. "Is that why you were sleeping with my clothes?" I smirked. Bella looked slightly embarrassed and her cheeks flushed red. "Oh you saw… I mean well um I had one of them nightmares again and the only way I could get back to sleep again was when it felt like you were near to me, so I sort of, um, borrowed your shirt" she said putting her head further down. "Bella of course I don't mind, I'm just glad it helped. I also hope that once all this Mike Newton stuff is over you can put your mind at rest and stop worrying so much" I explained sitting on the chair next to her.

On the drive to school this morning I was more wary about my surroundings, taking in everything around me and listening to everyone thoughts that were in close enough range for me to hear. Also Esme and Rosalie were following us, while Alice, Emmet, Jasper and Carlisle (who had taken a day off work after hearing about Alice's vision) were watching the perimeter, covering as much ground as possible. Bella still didn't know that Mike was extremely close, and I didn't plan on telling her unless I had to. She would worry too much and I didn't want to give her anything else to think about unless I had to. Alice and Rosalie stayed close to watch that Bella and I got into the school fully before leaving today. I was glad when we were in the corridors. It made it easier for me to protect Bella and I felt she was safer with more people walking around. However I was still wary and listened to everything people were thinking today.

The first two lessons went by without any issues and I had heard nothing from the others by lunch time. This was good news as it meant nothing had happened yet. The afternoon lesson went by normally and when it came to gym, Bella and I decided that we wouldn't go but would make our way home early. This would make me feel more comfortable knowing that Bella was safe back at the house. We walked through the corridors that were slowly emptying because the other students were heading to class and then out the entrance doors and into the parking lot. We were making our way to the car when I heard it. It was the sound I had been dreading and the thoughts of the person I never wanted to lay eyes on.

Mike Newton was close by and was coming to the school to wait for Bella. I could hear every thought that ran through his sick mind, and he was so close I could now smell him too. I turned towards Bella who had noticed me stiffen and heard me growl in anger as I listened to his Newton think. "Edward, w-what is it?" Bella asked clutching my arm tightly. "Mike, it's him he's close by, I need you to run, you've got to hide, I'm going to get rid of him, I'll find you when it's over, now go, be quick! I love you Bella!" I said kissing her forehead. She kissed me back "You to Edward" she called as she turned and headed round the back of the school. I watched as she went and then made my way towards the forest Mike was nearing the edge of.

I had barely gone past two trees when suddenly I caught a glimpse of Mike heading this way. He was definatly fast, even for a vampire but I knew I could catch him, before he left the cover of the trees. I started to run, I ran as fast as I could to reach him, but then all of a sudden he saw me; he slowed and braced himself for my attack. Once I was close enough I made my move and leapt across his back, taking him off his feet, however I fell with him. I pulled at his arms as we both struggled to get up. He tried to bite at my chest, but I managed to grab his neck and hold him down. This only worked for a couple of seconds, as Mike was strong; he was still relatively new for a vampire. I had an advantage because I could hear every thought he had so was ready when he tried something new, but then Mike also seemed to have an advantage, I wasn't sure but he seemed to be trying to persuade me to do things I didn't want to do, but because I could hear what he was thinking, before he did it I was ready, when he tried it and managed to avoid looking at his eyes as much as possible. Mike had been gifted with an ability he didn't deserve.

We wrestled with each other for what seemed like ages, I just couldn't over power him, a number of times I got close, but then Mike would manage to get away from me. I was so angry and so intent on destroying him I had lost all my skill and wasn't fighting tactically. I needed to calm myself down. I waited this time for Mike to come to me and as he did I caught his arm and threw Mike against a nearby tree which I then pinned him against, pushing one arm into his neck and the other holding his head back. I was ready to finish him off right there, but I made the mistake of looking into his eyes. I couldn't stop myself, my arms moved to my sides and I stepped back away from Mike. My mind was shouting at me to do something but my body wouldn't listen, I had lost all control. I expected Newton to attack me while he had the chance but instead he just squared up to me and said "You lose, it was just too easy, Thanks" before laughing and then running in the opposite direction to the school. What was Mike playing at? What did he want? I still couldn't move but in this time my mind was racing, trying to understand what had just happened? and praying Bella was safe.