Bella's POV

Edward had been spending a lot of time in my dorm. He seemed to have become very protective. Whenever he couldn't be around he made sure Jasper or Emmett were there.

One of them would walk us to our classes' everyday, and to be honest, I thought it was getting kind of silly. Whoever it was that night wouldn't dare come back after Peanut had gotten to him.

I was enjoying Edward's company though. He could be a real gentleman, despite the promiscuous stories.

"Bella, are you ready?" Edward knocked on my door.

"Just a minute." I yelled just loud enough to know that he heard me. I grabbed my bag and opened my door. He was standing there, leaning against the wall, with his face deep in thought.

He looked up and smiled, distracted from whatever held his attention before.

"How do I look?" I gestured to the outfit I put on this morning. Alice had gotten it for me on one of her many shopping trips and insisted that I wear it today. It was a midnight blue top that ruffled at the bottom paired with black skinny pants, a thick black belt around my midsection and blue flats.

"Beautiful as always." His smile reached his eyes as he held out his hand palm-up. I lightly grabbed it with the tip of my finger, turning in a circle once as he lifted his arm for me to go under. He then quickly, but gently, pulled me in close. "I love that color on you." He whispered into my ear.

I looked up at him hesitantly and smiled.

"We're going to be late." I stated, obviously trying to change the subject. I had done this many times before, always escaping right when the conversation turned serious. I already knew how he felt, I just couldn't handle it yet.

I started towards the door and he followed quietly. I could see that he was lost in thought again and I hoped that I hadn't hurt his feelings.

Alice, Jasper, Rosalie and Emmett already left. Their first classes started before ours.

We lived on campus, so there was no reason to drive. Edward and I walked in silence to my first class.

I just about cried when I saw Jacob. It was the first time I'd seen him in a while. He was standing to the side of the walkway with two other guys. I only recognized one, Mike Newton, the other was unfamiliar. His blonde hair was tied back in a short ponytail, stubble began to show on his chin, and he had a cast on his left arm.

They were talking animatedly about something. Jacob's brows furrowed as he glared at the blonde guy.

Although they talked in hushed tones you could tell they were arguing. I tried not to listen to their conversation, but two words the stranger had said sent chills down my spine.

"... huge dog."

A little short, I know. But it's much longer on paper.

I hope you guys enjoyed it anyways and as always reviews are appreciated.

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