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This is the sequel to Bella's night out with the girls. She got into a fight and then ran into the guy again. Although she wasn't raped she still was sexually assaulted.

Bella Swan is a strong woman but there are some things that can attack you mentally. Lets see how she handles everything and what other accusations come her way.

BPOV

Edward dropped me off at home and I headed straight upstairs to my room. But as I was half way up the stairs Charlie called me down.

"Bella? Come here."

I went down the stairs. Great. He's going to see my face.

"Yeah Dad?"

"I wanted to see how your weekend was with Alice."

He finally walked into the kitchen where I was getting some water. My eye still hurt when I'd move the muscles on my face.

I was turned at the sink. He couldn't see my face.

"So… how was it? Your weekend?"

"It was really nice. We went out for Alice's birthday. She made me dance."

He chuckled. "Hopefully it wasn't too painful."

"I survived, I guess that's what counts."

"Most certainly does." He paused. "Did you guys do anything today?"

Before I responded he spoke again.

"Bella, can you please look at me while I'm talking to you?"

I put down the dish I was washing and got ready to turn around. I know for certain he is going to draw conclusions.

I turned around and looked up. He gasped.

"Bella, what the hell happened to your face?"

I was ready to speak. "Was it Edward? Did he do this? I'm gonna fuckin' kill him!"

"Dad! Stop! It wasn't Edward!"

"Then who was it?" His face was beat red with anger.

"It was this jerk at the club we went to."

"Did the guy just decide he was going to punch you in the face?"

"No. I kind of ticked him off but he started it."

"Bella. Tell me what happened."

I sat down at the kitchen table and so he came and sat across from me. Here we go again.

"I went to the bathroom with Jess. We were on our way out when a guy started to flirt with her. They started making out and so I stood there for a bit. I wasn't going to leave her with him…."

"Good."

"…Anyways, I got frustrated standing there so I told her to come with me. She refused but I wasn't leaving her. The drunk got in my face telling me to leave. I wouldn't. He pushed me into the wall…"

Charlie grabbed the back of his neck and rubbed it. He didn't like this.

"…. Since he through me into the wall I ran and tackled him. He didn't move much since he was like 3x my size. He, without effort, threw me on the ground. He was laughing at me. I got up and went right over and punched him in the face. He got really pissed and punched me back. I flew back on the floor and then Jess got some guys to take him down." I stopped talking for a moment.

"Did you tell Alice or the cops or anything?"

"No, I lied to Alice, telling her my lip was swollen because two girls were fighting and I was trying to stop it. The bruise didn't show up until later. Edward was furious when he saw it."

He looked a little relieved that Edward was as mad as he was.

"Well, did you call the cops r anything like that?"

"No."

"Bella, you should have called me."

"Dad, I didn't want to make a big fuss about it and I didn't even want anyone to know. You know I don't like the attention."

"Bella, you know this is bigger than just attention." I nodded. I knew that.

"Well, do you remember what he looks like or anything about him? Maybe I can track him down."

I waved my hand. "No, it's fine. You don't need to do that."

"And why not?" He wanted to do something.

"Promise not to get mad?"

"Bella, just tell me."

"I went to the bookstore today with Edward, Emmett, and Alice. We all had to do our individual shopping. Anyways, while Edward and Emmett looked at CDs and Alice was looking at clothes, of course…" I let out a little laugh. "… I went down the street to get a snack."

I paused. I didn't want to continue.

"And?" He was anxious.

"And… I almost bumped into someone. When I looked up it was the guy from the club. I hoped he didn't recognize me since he was drunk. I started to walk really fast but he caught up to me…" I hesitated.

"Bella. Tell me."

"Well, he pushed me into the alley and basically tried to rape me but Edward and Emmett got there in time. Edward pushed him off of me and Emmett beat him senseless as Edward helped me put some of my clothes back on."

He looked furious. His face was beat red. I thought his head was going to explode.

"So you can't look for him because I don't want to start anything and I don't want to get the Cullens involved in this."

He sat back and sighed. "Well, if that's what you want. Remind me to thank Edward and Emmett next time I see them."

"Dad, you don't need to thank them."

"No, I want to."

"Fine. I'll remind you. Now, can I get some ice and go to bed?"

"Sure Bells. Get some rest." I nodded.

He got up and kissed me on the head as he went back in the living room.

I made my way upstairs. I am so exhausted.

As soon as I closed my door I started to undress. I took off my top and looked in my drawer for a tank top. I slid off my bra and put it on.

Then I pulled down my jeans and panties and put on some boy shorts.

I looked in the mirror and stared at my bruises on my face, arm, and a few light ones on my back. I started to touch my face and couldn't help but let out a few tears. I was still in disbelief how I got myself into this mess.

I let me head fall. I sniffed and wiped my face. When I looked up Edward was there.

I jumped and grabbed my chest.

"Edward, you scared me."

"I'm sorry love."

I turned around. "It's okay. I'm just really tired and a little overwhelmed."

"I'm sure."

"I'll be right back. I want to finish getting ready for bed."

"Sure."

I went into the bathroom. I brushed my teeth, my hair, washed my face, and went to the bathroom.

When I came out I saw Edward lying on my bed.

I grabbed my ice pack, turned my little dim lamp on and turned off my other lights.

"Edward, I don't think I can stay up to talk. I'm just going to go to sleep."

"Of course. I don't mind at all."

I laid down next to him and sighed in relief.

"Edward, did you overhear the conversation downstairs?"

"Yes."

"Oh." I paused. "I'm sorry my dad accused you immediately of doing this to me."

"No need for apologies. Honestly, I would have drawn the same conclusion myself."

"Really? Mmm. Must be a male protective thing."

"Yeah, maybe."

"Edward?" I giggled.

"Yes love?"

I giggled. "Did you watch me change?"

He didn't say anything.

I looked up. "Edward?"

He just smiled.

"You're unbelievable, you know that Edward Cullen."

"So I've been told."

I have no idea what he said after that because I fell right to sleep.

(Dream)

It's a flashback.

I bought my hotdog and walked down the street. I realized I was being chased. I dropped my hotdog and ran. I felt myself be pushed into the alley. It looked like it was a never-ending alley. It looked as though if I tried running I would never find the end, to the sidewalk.

I saw a dark figure over me and grab me. "No." I mumbled. The figure laughed at me.

He walked into the moonlight and I could see him. It was that guy again.

"Please, no." I was terrified.

He pushed me against the wall and I felt myself jolt.

"Please don't." He came closer, leaning on me. I started to whimper and cry.

He then started to tare my clothes.

"Please don't!"

He shook me, telling me to shut up. The tears were streaming down my face.

He turned me around and pushed on me. He once again started to pull down my pants.

"Edward please, Edward where are you? Help me. Please." I let out sobs.

He started to shake me. "Stop, please." I was whimpering as I said 'please.'

Then I heard Edward's voice. "Edward? Help me."

"Bella? Bella? Wake up. Shh, Bella, wake up."

I jolted and I realized I was in my room.

"Edward?"

"You were having a nightmare."

I hate this. I put the top of my forearm over my eyes and started to cry.

I turned on my side. I didn't want him to see me like this.

"Edward, I'm fine. Please, don't look at me."

"Bella, were you having a nightmare about today?"

"I don't want to talk about it."

"Bella, please. Talk to me."

I turned back on my other side. "What do you want me to say?"

"Tell me what happened."

"In the dream?"

"Sure." I know he wants to know about today too but I'll start with the dream for now.

I looked down while I spoke. I played with the sheets to keep my hands busy.

"Well, I was walking down the street with my hotdog…" I let out a little laugh. "… when I noticed I was being followed. I started running. I felt someone push me in an alley. The alley was long and it looked as though if I kept running I would never get to the end. He started to rip off my clothes and I was crying and telling him to stop. He wouldn't. But then he kept shaking me and I was yelling for you. That's when I woke up."

My eyes were watery. I looked up. "So, that's what happened."

He didn't say anything. He just pulled me closer to lay on his chest.

"Goodnight Edward."

"Goodnight love."

The next morning I woke up and I was still a little tired. I was a little restless through the night so I didn't get too much sleep. It was Monday, which made it even better.

Edward and Alice came over a little earlier than usual so that she could do my make up. The bruise was still there. Carlisle said that there would be a bruise there for a while by the force and place he hit me at. Therefore, cover-up is going to be my best friend for the next week or so.

I got dressed and was ready to go.

"Okay Alice, you can do my make up now. Just be gentle, it's sore."

"No problem." She had a smile on her face.

She did my make up within seconds.

"How do I look Alice?"

"It looks good. You can still see some of the bruising but most of it is covered up."

"I figured. Oh well, there's nothing I can really do about it, right?" She nodded.

We were pulling up to school.

"Guys, what if people say something to me? I know they'll stare."

"If they say anything to you, just be truthful. Or at least as much as you want."

"Ugh, attention, just what I wanted."

We got out of the car and Edward and Alice walked beside me.

Jess and Angela walked by. "Hey Bella, how –" Angela stopped talking.

"Bella what happened to you?" She looked at Alice and Edward. Jess knew what it was from.

"I'm fine. It's nothing. Just from the fight I got into at the club."

"Oh." I don't think she believed me. She probably thought I was talking about the girl fight I made up.

Jess didn't say anything because she knew.

We all walked together. Jess pulled me over a little while we walked.

"Bella, is that from the guy who hit you?"

"Yeah."

"I'm so sorry about that. If I didn't give you a problem about leaving with you none of this would have happened."

"Jess it's fine. Things just got out of hand. Okay?"

"Okay."

Jess turned the corner to go to her class. Alice went off to her class, skipping down the hall.

Edward and I walked into the one class we had together.

The classroom phone rang and the teacher answered it. Edward got a stern look on his face and looked at me.

"Edward, what's up?"

"Bella, the principle would like to see you in his office."

"Um, okay." I got my books together and headed to the office. What the hell is this about?

I walked in and the guidance counselor was in there wit him. What is going on?

"Ms. Swan have a seat."

"Okay?"

"Ms. Swan, it has come to our attention by some students that you have some bruises on my face."

I ignored his statement. "What's going on?" I paused. "Why is the guidance counselor here?"

"Bella, we want to know…" She looked at the principle.

"Know what?"

"Bella, did Edward do this?"

"What? No! Of course not!"

"Bella, it's okay. Calm down."

"I will not calm down. Why would you say that?"

"If he didn't do it then tell me what did happen."

I growled. "Ugh, fine. Alice, her sister, me, Angela Weber, Jessica Stanley, and a few other girls from school went to a club in town and I got in a fight with a guy. He was drunk and we argued. He pushed me against the wall. I jumped on him. He threw me on the floor. I got mad and punched him in the face. He was furious and punched me back." I paused. "That is what happened."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes I'm sure, what kind of question is that? Oh, and don't bother calling my dad, he already knows about everything."

They looked at each other.

"And if you don't believe me ask Jessica Stanley. She was there with me when he did this. Talk to the club, I'm sure they remember him."

"Okay Ms. Swan, calm down. We'll talk to Ms. Stanley about this."

"Fine. Can I please leave now?"

"Yes."

I left but went outside. I needed air. Edward drove so I decided to walk home. I couldn't go back in school and have everyone constantly look at me. I decided to just call my dad.

"Hey Bells, why are you calling me during school hours?"

"I'm walking home. Can you pick me up? I left school. They called me into the office because of my bruises and they accused Edward of doing it and I told them not to call you because you already knew about it."

He sighed. "Okay Bells, where are you?"

"A little bit off of school property."

"Okay, I'll be there soon."

I continued to walk. I needed to let off some steam.

Then I saw Charlie's squad car.

"Hey Bells, get in."

I got in. "Can you just take me home?"

"Sure. Then I'm going to the school and set things straight."

I'm not going to fight. "Okay."

"No arguments Bells?"

"No. Don't feel like it."

He had a surprised look on his face.

He dropped me off. "Thanks dad." He nodded and headed back to school.

I looked at my phone and saw a missed text.

(Text)

"Everything okay at the principle's office?"

"Yeah. Everything's fine."

"What they'd want?"

"Nothing."

"Bella, they wouldn't call you in there if it were nothing."

"We can talk about it later."

"Okay. Talk about it at lunch?"

"No, I'm at home. But don't leave school. They may want to speak with you."

"What? Why would they want to speak with me?"

"Just stay, okay? I don't want to start anything else."

"Else?"

"Like I said… later."

"Okay. Love you."

"Love you."

I decided to take a nap. The medicine Carlisle gave me for the swelling and pain makes me sleepy. By the time I wake up school should be over.

EPOV

I was walking in the hallway to my next class when I heard Charlie's thoughts. What's he doing here? I then saw him walking toward the office.

Ugh, I can't believe I have to deal with this. They won't believe her.

Believe Bella?

I called out his name. "Chief Swan."

He turned around. "Oh, hi Edward."

"What are you doing here sir?"

"Not right now Edward. I need to handle some stuff."

"Oh okay." He nodded and walked into the office.

I went to class but it was near by so I could over hear what was being said.

"Chief Swan, what are you doing here?"

"My daughter called. She was upset. She said you guys accused Edward of beating her and that's where she got her bruise from."

"Chief Swan, we're just looking into all possibilities."

"I understand that but I can assure you that Edward did not hurt her. If he did I'm sure you'd know I would have taken care of it by now."

"I know but –"

"Did she explain what did happen?"

"She said something about a club and getting in a fight with a guy there."

"Yes, that's what happened. Ask Edward's sisters and the other girls that went with her. And Jessica Stanley. Bella was got in a fight with the guy to get her away from him."

"What?"

He told them what happened and said that they'd call down Jess and then settle it.

Charlie waited around until everything was settled.

"Alright Chief, Ms. Stanley confirmed what happened. We're sorry about this inconvenience."

"It's alright. I know you're just being precautious and watching out for the students' best interest but I can reassure you that Edward didn't doing this to Bella. If I ever found out he has, he'd immediately be thrown in a jail cell… by me."

"Good to know."

I wanted to leave and see Bella but she asked me not to.

The rest of the day went by so slow. When that last bell finally rang I couldn't wait to see her. Alice was by the car.

"Don't worry Edward, I'll take the car. Go see Bella. She's sleeping."

I climbed through her window and she was sleeping in her bed. She must have wiped off the make up Alice put on her face because the bruise was very visible.

I waited around in her room until she'd wake. About a half hour later she had woken.

She rubbed her eyes and then made a hissing sound when she accidently rubbed her one eye, forgetting it was sore.

"Edward?"

"How'd you know I was here?"

"I figured."

"You know me too well."

She let out a little laugh.

"So I'm gathering you saw or heard my dad at school?"

"Yeah. He set things straight so you don't have to worry about anything."

"Really? Everything's okay?"

"Yup. Jess confirmed everything too."

"At least that's over with."

I nodded.

"Could we head to your place for dinner? Charlie is filling in for someone and I could use some company."

"Sounds good."

She got some things together and we headed to her truck.

"Edward, can you drive? Carlisle said I shouldn't drive while taking this medicine and my eye is a little swollen so I don't think it'd be safe."

"Of course."

We both got in the car and headed to my house.

See what happens during the second part of the sequel.

Lemon alert.

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