Disclaimer: Again, I do not own anything Twilight. I'm just wishing I could Bella right now. I would love to have Jasper and Edward in my bed!
I must apologize for the long delay in getting this chapter out to you. I had a hard time writing this one. I really hope it's up to par and that you enjoy it. I'm already working on Chapter 11 so I'm hoping to have it out by Monday at the latest.
You guys are the greatest! I have 120 reviews and that makes me very happy. Thank you to everyone who reviewed and to those who have me on their alerts.
Here's some of the reviews I received…
Mrs. Darcy Cullen wrote: ahh Alice and Bellas confrontation…this should be better than the Jasper/Edward one…J/E are always too calm and collected…Bella and Alice should be like watching a lioness and cheetah murder each other, and i would gladly pay money and bring the popcorn for that fight…even funnier would be the Rose/Alice fight…that would be like a lioness and bunny. Haha
Snowfire81 wrote: Alice and Bella so better NOT become friends! Loved it!!
Jprince1010 wrote: It was perfect. They were both so wrong. I'm proud of Bella for admitting what happened between her and Edward at the club. I don't think I would have been selfless enough to do it
My song inspiration for this Chapter was:
"Damaged" by Danity Kane (which is found inside this Chapter)
"It's Not Over" by Chris Daughtry
"Moving Mountains" by Usher
I woke up this morning feeling like this was going to be a great day. Although the sun wasn't shining out and it was cloudy, which usually meant rain in the forecast, I was still giddy. In a little bit, my Edward would be here to pick me up. Today we were going public with our relationship, now that I've spoken to Jasper and he knows. Nobody else matters.
I went into my bathroom and took a nice long hot shower. Once I was fresh and clean, I brushed my teeth and decided against straightening my hair, seeing as how the rain will make my hair fizz. I pinned it up instead, leaving some strands hanging down.
After applying my make-up, I went into my closet to get dressed. I put on my new black lace push up bra (not that I need the added support) and I put on the matching thong. I wanted to look good for Edward today, so I pulled on a pair of dark rinse skinny jeans and a pale pink long-sleeved babydoll sweater top. I grabbed a box from the top of my closet that I hadn't opened since purchasing a few months back. I knew the contents inside would look nice with my outfit.
I pulled out the brand new Christian Louboutin ankle boots that was inside the box and placed them on my feet. They looked good. For accessories I just put on a simple Channel necklace with matching earrings. I put all my personal things inside my Coach bag, grabbed my pink-cropped jacket and headed down to the kitchen for breakfast.
I was the only one home it seems, which suited me just fine. I still had 20 minutes before Edward would probably be here so I toasted me a bagel and spread some cream cheese on top. As I was coming out of the bathroom from freshening up my make-up after eating, my doorbell rang. That happy, tingly feeling started up again in the pit of my stomach.
I went to answer the door and there was my sexy man standing there with that sexy crooked smile of his on his face.
"Hi," I said. Mentally kicking myself for sounding so lame.
"Hi love. You look breathtaking this morning," he said giving me an appraising look.
"I wanted to look good for you, so I made a point to wear something you would like," I said flirting with him.
I grabbed his hand and pulled him inside, before he could say anything else. As we stepped into the formal living room, he wrapped his arms around my waist and attacked my lips with his own.
The kiss was urgent, yet sensual. He ran his tongue along my bottom lip and then up towards the opening, requesting entry, which I obliged him. We didn't even have to fight for dominance once his tongue found mine, because I would be submissive to him any day of the week.
He moved away from my lips and traveled down to my earlobe and suckles at it for a few moments before running his tongue along the sensitive flesh on my neck. He sucked at the spot for a few moments, definitely marking me as his own. I didn't mind at all, because he was mine and I was his.
Much sooner than I would have liked, he was pulling away from me.
"Love, we have to stop all this torture before I take you upstairs to your room and make passionate love to you," he said to me a bit breathless.
"I wouldn't object, but I really can't miss school considering I've been gone for almost 2 weeks. How about we pick this up at another time," I suggested.
"That sounds good to me. In the meantime, are you ready to go sweetheart?"
"Yes, let me go get my coat and purse and then we can go."
It didn't take us long to arrive at school. I swear Edward drives like a crazy person.
Edward must have sensed my fear, because he touched my arm to get me to look up at him.
"Bella, love…are you alright?"
"No! You drive like you're in the Indy 500. What's the rush, it's only school and we have time to drive at the speed limit," I told him.
I wasn't mad at him, just a little scared. But I had a smile on my face when I spoke to him.
He started laughing and I couldn't help but to laugh too. We sat there for a few minutes, calming down from the intense laughter we just shared. Edward turned and looked me in the eyes and asked if I was ready.
"As ready as I'm going to get. I have you by my side, so I'll be okay. Let's go," I said.
He grabbed his messenger bag from the backseat and got out of the car, coming around to open up my door for me.
All of a sudden I got a little nervous and I guess Edward picked up on it because he grabbed my hand and pulled me to him. I didn't take notice of anyone standing around, because I actually wasn't too concerned.
He looked down into my eyes and kissed me full on the mouth. He pulled away a few short moments later and said, "let's go love."
As we turned, hands linked together, and started off towards the school…is when I noticed Jasper and Ali standing over by his truck.
He had a sad expression on his face, I didn't know what the hell for…he made his decision. Ali was standing next to him looking at me like she wanted to come over and talk to me, but I just stared daggers at her and then turned my face up towards Edward and he in turn bent down and kissed my lips.
We moved through the crowd effortlessly. I could hear a lot of mumbling and whispering. As we passed by Lauren and Jessica, I was mentally daring either one of them to say anything. They didn't of course. Lauren knows that I won't stand for her shit and unless Lauren says so, Jessica won't do anything on her own.
Edward and I walked to our 1st period Calculus class and I just remembered that we all sat together in this class and that we're basically bonded to that seat for the entire school year. It would be okay. I would just ignore Jasper on my left and Ali who sits in front of Edward on my right. I would talk with Rose and Ang and Edward of course, but not the other two.
I took my seat, as did Edward. Mr. Brandon wasn't in the classroom yet, so I couldn't go and take him my assignments that he sent for me to complete during my absence. I had completed the final 3 papers that I had to finish, last night. I didn't want to get behind in my schoolwork, while I was out for family issues.
As I was getting my mind prepared for class, I could feel Edward's hand cover my own on my desk. He whispered in my ear that everything would be fine and he wouldn't allow anyone to say or do anything that would cause me to cry or become upset. I thought that was so sweet of him to want to protect me.
Once he felt that I was calm, he moved back over to his own desk and sat down. The class was getting full and I knew it would only be a matter of time before my two least favorite people at this school would be arriving.
Rose and Ang came into the class at the same time. They were so excited to see me. I hugged them both and then we sat down and chatted for bit. Just as we were talking about the upcoming homecoming dance, Alice and Jasper walked in. They both took their seats and I continued talking to Rose and Ang.
"So Bella, what are you going to wear to the homecoming dance? I'm sure you'll look very beautiful in whatever you choose…but blue is definitely your color," Ang said.
"We'll have to get together and go shopping for you a dress Bella. Ang and I already have ours…we went to Seattle last week and found the dress that we wanted. It should be just as simple for you to go in and get you a dress.
I avoided eye contact with either Jasper or Alice during the entire class. When the bell sounded and everyone started gathering their things for to leave the class, I noticed that Alice was still sitting in her seat…not moving.
I didn't say anything to the backstabbing bitch, I just gathered things and prepared to leave the room. Before I could make my escape, she opened her fucking mouth and spoke to me.
"Hey Bella. I'm really sorry about your grandmother and that I couldn't be there for you," she said as if we didn't have any issues between us.
So many thoughts ran through my head as I thought of what to say in response to that. I wanted to just be straight out mean and bite her head off, but there will be time for that. So I finally settled on saying something simple…
"Thanks", I said and then I went over to Edward so we could head to 2nd period.
"You okay love," he asked.
"Not really, but I will be eventually. Thanks for asking," I replied.
Before I knew it, it was lunchtime. Edward had told me that he wanted us to sit away from the others today and I agreed because I didn't want to be near Jasper and Alice right now.
He went to get us a table while I got a tray and put several different items on there for us to share. While I was reaching for a salad, I felt someone come up next to me…really close.
I turned my head and saw Alice standing there. What the fuck is up with her? Is she delusional to think that we're still friends? I wonder what kind of people she was friends with in Alaska. I have never had friends who would do to me what she's done. Then again, she and I hadn't been friends that long before this happened, so could I really consider her to be my real friend?
She was standing there with a kind of smirk on her face, looking at me expectantly.
"Is there something you want," I asked her.
"I'm just curious as to when you're going to lay into me about what happened between Jasper and I," she said with arrogance.
"If you want, I can lay all your shit bare right here for everyone to hear and know exactly how slutty you are. You have some nerve to come up to me like I owe you something. I don't owe you anything Mary Alice Cullen! Remember that I was the one betrayed, not the other way around."
"Bella look, I wasn't trying to come off harsh, I'm just tired of the silent treatment you've been giving me all day. When can we talk, where there are no prying eyes?"
"We can talk after school in the parking lot. I was originally going to talk to you somewhere more private, but I need witnesses around. With the anger I have towards you, I might just stump your little pixie ass into the ground if no one was around to stop me. At least I know with Edward around, he'll be sure to keep me from hurting you, seeing as you're his twin and all."
I didn't even give her a chance to respond before turning and walking off. Edward has been waiting long enough for me and I didn't want to keep him waiting any longer.
When I got to the table he looked perplexed. He was watching me closely, sizing me up. It was as if he expected me to break down or something. I'm not sure what that was about, but I was about to find out.
"Love, why were you and Ali arguing in the lunch line? I thought you were going to wait and talk with her in private."
"How did you know we were arguing," I asked him.
"Mike Newton and Tyler Crowley made a point of telling me that my girlfriend was about to beat up my sister in the lunch line and that maybe I should go do something about it."
"I should've known that the two gossip kings would come tell everyone that wasn't already in there with us, what had happened. I'm sorry Edward, but she approached me acting all smug and questioning me like I'm the one who crossed her."
"You know I'm on your side love, but I don't want to see you fighting with my sister. I know you're hurt and that what she did isn't right by any means of the word. However, she's still my sister…my twin. Although I know you would never ask me to chose, I don't' want to ever feel like I have to either.
"Edward you had to know that I wasn't going to be all Mary Poppins with your sister. She fucked my ex-boyfriend deliberately, knowing that he and I was still together. Ever since she first laid eyes on Jasper, she's been practically eye fucking him every chance she got. I guess our friendship didn't mean enough to her not to cross that line."
I could feel my body began to quiver a little bit from my anger. I was still livid with Alice for confronting me a few moments ago and I felt my anger starting to be directed towards Edward from standing up for her. I had to get out of here, I felt like the walls were closing in on me and that I was going to suffocate if I stayed here any longer.
I abruptly got up from the table, excusing myself, and then walked quickly to the exit and then out into the cool afternoon air.
Fuck, I thought to myself…I forgot that I didn't drive my own car to school. Oh well, I could walk home. It wouldn't be so bad, although I knew my feet would be killing me due to the height of my heels.
Before I could make it to the end of the parking lot, Rose was pulling up along side of me in her red BMW convertible.
"Hop in Bella, I'll take you home," she told me.
"Rose, I don't want to make you miss class. I'm just going to walk home, take a hot shower and spend some time alone before James and my father gets home."
"I really don't mind and before you try to rebuttal me again, just know that I'm not taking no for an answer."
"Wow, Rose…you can be such a bitch at times," I said joking with her.
"But you love me anyway!"
"You know it. Thanks for the ride Rose, you really are a true friend."
"I'm sorry about what Jasper did to you Bella. Our parents didn't bring us up that way and they would be very disappointed if they knew the real reason the two of you broke up."
"It's not your fault you brother couldn't keep his dick in his pants, Rose. He's a big boy, so therefore he knows right from wrong. I don't blame him completely in this whole fiasco. Alice had a big part to play in it too."
"I don't even know what was going through her brain. She actually expected me and Ang to kick it with her like everything was still normal. I had to set her straight about herself and she hasn't tried to come and say anything to me since."
"Rose I appreciate your loyalty and all, but she's your brother's girlfriend now and it will be difficult for him if you are constantly at odds with each other. Just because I may choose not to be friends with her doesn't mean you and Ang have to. One day it may be possible to be friends with both her and your brother, but for now…it's not going to happen."
"I hear what you're saying Bells and it makes perfect sense, but I can't be friends with her right now. She not only broke the friend code, she broke the sister code as well. When females are friends and they form a bond, it's like a sistership as well as a friendship. She disregarded all the rules that goes along with that and for that I can't even respect her as a woman, so why would I want to be friends with her."
"It's your call. At least try to mend fences with Jazz. He's your twin and I know you two have a special bond. He will always have a part of my heart because we've shared so much, so that's why I know I'll be friends with him one day. I just need time to get over the hurt."
"I hear ya," she told me as she turned on her radio.
Damage by Danity Kane started playing on the radio and I felt that the song was fitting.
Do, Do you got a first
aid kit handy?
Do, Do you know how to
patch up a wound?
Tell me,
are, are, are, are you, are you patient,
understanding?
Cause I might need
some time to clear
the hole in my heart and I
I've tried every remedy
And nothing seems to work for me
Baby, (baby)
this situation's driving me crazy
And I really wanna be your lady (lady)
But the one before you left me so
Damaged,
Damaged
Damaged,
Damaged
I thought I should let you know
That my heart is
Damaged
Damaged
So Damaged
So Damaged
And you can blame the one before
So how you gonna fix
it, fix it, fix it
(Baby I gotta know what
are you gonna do? (baby)
How you gonna fix it,
fix it, fix it
(Baby I gotta know what
are you gonna do?)
How you gonna fix it,
fix it, fix it
How You gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
Do, Do you got a first
aid kit handy?
Do, Do you know how to
patch up a wound?
Tell me,
are, are, are, are you, are you patient,
understanding?
Cause I might need
some time to clear
the hole in my heart and I
You try to gain my trust
Talking is not enough
Actions speak louder than words
You gotta show me something
My heart is missing some pieces
I need this puzzle put
together again
Damaged,
Damaged
Damaged,
Damaged
I thought I should let you know
That my heart is
Damaged
Damaged
So Damaged
So Damaged
And you can blame the one before
So how you gonna fix
it, fix it, fix it
(Baby I gotta know what
are you gonna do?)
How you gonna fix it,
fix it, fix it
(Baby I gotta know what
are you gonna do?)
How you gonna fix it,
fix it, fix it
How You gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
Can you fix my h-e-a-r-t (tell me can
you fix my heart don't you know it's damaged)
Cause it d-a-m-a-g-e-d
Can you fix my h-e-a-r-t
Tell me are you up
for the challenge
Cause my heart is
Damaged,
Damaged
Damaged,
Damaged
I thought I should let you know
That my heart is
Damaged
Damaged
So Damaged
So Damaged
And you can blame the one before
Damaged,
Damaged
Damaged,
Damaged
I thought I should let you know
That my heart is
Damaged
Damaged
So Damaged
So Damaged
And you can blame the one before
So how you gonna fix
it, fix it, fix it
How you gonna fix it,
fix it, fix it
How you gonna fix it,
fix it, fix it
How You gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
My heart is
Damaged,
Damaged,
Damaged
My heart is
Damaged,
Damaged,
Damaged
My heart is
Damaged,
Damaged,
Damaged
My heart is
Damaged,
Damaged,
Damaged
My heart is
Damaged
We drove in silence for the rest of the ride to my house. I just sat back and let the words to the song flow through my mind.
My phone started vibrating in my pocket and I knew who it was before I even looked at the screen…Edward. I can't deal with him right now. I know he was only being honest and what he said really wasn't mean or anything, I think I just felt like he was siding with her when he actually was just telling me how he felt.
I told myself I would call him as soon as I was more relaxed.
Just as the song was ending, we were pulling into my driveway. I asked Rose if she wanted to come in, but she said she wanted to get back so she could see her Emmy-Bear.
I thanked her for the ride and told her that we should get together on Saturday or something, she said she would let me know.
I got out the car and walked up to my door. I waved at her as she backed out the driveway and then I went inside my house.
I felt lonely at first, but then I welcomed this chance to be alone for awhile. I went up to my room and took off my clothes. I put on my robe and went in my bathroom to start me a bubble bath. While the water was running, I went back in my room to retrieve my cell phone. I decided to send Edward a quick text to let him know that I was home and for him not to worry.
Truth be told, I kind of wish he were here with me. I miss him already and I feel bad about the way I just left him sitting there at the table. Maybe I'll call him later and ask him to come over…maybe.
I walked bath in the bathroom and turned the knobs off. After I sent him a text, I decided to send Alice a text letting her know to meet me in the school parking lot tomorrow morning at 7:15. That would give us plenty of time to talk before everyone started arriving, but not enough time for me to kill her and get rid of her body…lol. I promise I'm not a violent person, but she just made me so angry today that I find myself thinking these awful thoughts.
I knew that I wouldn't do anything to harm her, because that's not in my nature. I just wanted o hear what she has to say and then tell her what I feel. After that, we will go our separate ways until I'm ready to let her back in my circle.
She replied right back with…
I'll be there and I'll be alone.
~Ali
Edward didn't reply back to me, but I figured he was in class and couldn't respond right away.
I turned on my Ipod, so I could have some nice relaxing music to listen to while I was in the bath.
I removed my robe and submerged my body into the hot water.
Ahh, it felt so good and I immediately felt all the tension start to drain away from my body. I had put some Tranquil Moments by Avon in the bath water, along with some arometherapy beads.
I must have dozed off for a few moments, because next thing I know Edward is kneeling next to the bathtub and calling my name.
I snap out of my sleep and look over at him and I smiled. I was genuinely happy to see him. Then it hit me.
"Edward, how did you get in here?"
"I used the spare key that you keep on the ledge right above your door. Remember you told me about it a while back, in case I ever needed to come inside and no one was home?"
"Oh, I forgot about that. I'm glad you're here though. I feel bad about the way I left you sitting there in the lunchroom. Are you upset with me?"
"Not at all my love. I was just concerned. Bella, please know that I love you and I'm not ever going to side against you. Even when you're wrong. I know what my sister did to you is really unforgivable, I just hope that it doesn't tear you apart so completely that it cause a rift between us."
"Edward, I will never let anyone come between us! Not even your sister. We've just only begun, there's so much more left for us to explore and enjoy. I'm glad you came by, I've been thinking about you."
"Oh really. What exactly have you been thinking?"
"Mainly how much I missed you when I walked out of the lunchroom earlier and how I wish you would have been here with me to help me relax."
"I can still help you relax love. What did you have in mind?"
"How about you get out of those clothes and join me?"
Edward's eyes nearly popped out of his head at my words. He stood there stunned for a moment and then in a blink of an eye, he was submerging his body in the water behind me.
The water was still fairly warm and still felt wonderful, but it felt even better with him sitting just behind me.
I could feel his erection begin to harden as I sat between his legs. I knew that I wasn't ready for us to have sex yet, I didn't want sex to define our relationship so I wanted to go slow.
That doesn't mean that we couldn't do other things though. Like what we did to one another at the club for instance. That would guarantee us both a release.
Before I could voice my thoughts, I heard his velvet voice whisper in my ear.
"Lay back against my chest love. I want to help you relax."
I did as he asked, not sure where this was leading. I was anxious to get my release though, but I was willing to go at his pace. Afterall, he didn't know that I was horny just from the sight of him. Shit, I didn't know I was horny until he got in the bathtub with me. This was going to be interesting.
I felt his hands run up and down my arms, before he moved them down my chest to my belly. He then gently bent my knees upward and nudged them apart. He ran his right hand up my right thigh and then up to my core. Before I knew it, he placed two fingers inside of my opening. I gasped loudly.
"Mmmm baby that feels so good," I moaned.
"It's only going to get better love. Just lay back and let your body relax under my touch," he said seductively into my ear.
So I let myself go and didn't hold back from letting him know how good he was making me feel.
"Your fingers feel so good, I like what you're doing to me Edward. Ooooh I'm so close."
"Why don't you sit here on the ledge Bella, so I can give you the release that I know you need?"
I moved over to where he was indicating, never realizing that it was possible for a person to sit comfortably on this particular ledge. Then again, I've never tried either.
Once I was settled on the ledge Edward moved in between my legs and put his face right where his hand had previously been.
"Oh shit Edward, baby, ooh, mmmm, oh yes…fuck! I'm about to cum!"
I came so hard that my body was shaking and I couldn't move because it was so intense.
Edward made sure he licked up every drop of the juices I released. He continued to lick me until I started to calm down. When he was done, he moved me so that I was sitting back in between his legs with my head resting on his chest.
"Thank you Edward. I didn't expect any of that to happen, but I really needed it."
"I know love, that's why I did it. I knew that the events of today got to you and you just needed to relieve some of the stress that was on your shoulders. I'm glad that I was able to help."
"Edward?"
"Yes my love?"
"Can I return the favor?"
"No love, this was just for you. There will be other times when I'm sure I won't turn down your offer. Why don't we get out of the bath and go talk in your room?"
"Okay, should I be worried about this talk?"
"Not at all. It's all good things."
We quickly washed each others body and then got out of the tub. After we dried off our bodies Edward pulled on his boxers and I went to get some underwear out my drawer. We layed down on my bed and Edward begin to talk.
"Bella I want to talk to you about your birthday. I have something in mind that I want us to do, but I need to make sure you're okay with it."
"Edward, I've always been against doing anything big and flashy for my birthday, but I would like to hear what your plans are."
"Well I want to take you away for the weekend. My mother said that she'd convince Charlie to let you go, so I'm not worried about that. I thought we could go to Seattle for the weekend and there are a few places I would like to take you. What do you think about that?"
"I actually love that idea. I just hope your mom can charm Charlie into letting me go. I mean he doesn't have anything against you, but he can be pretty protective of me at times. Which can be a bit annoying."
"Just leave it to Esme, she will convince him. So since you're on board we're going to leave tomorrow right after school. Do you have an evening dress on hand, because one place that I plan on taking you is pretty formal."
"Edward, I don't have anything like that here."
I checked my clock and saw that it was only 2:30, so I told Edward to get dressed because we were going to the mall in Port Angeles.
I called James and told him where I was going and when he could expect me back. Then Edward and I hopped in his Volvo and headed for the mall. It didn't take us long to get there.
Once inside we went to a few stores and surprisingly, I was able to get everything I needed for the weekend. Edward had given me a few hints as to other things I may need as far as clothing went.
We stopped and had dinner at a seafood restaurant while we were out and then Edward brought me home. I told him that he didn't need to pick me up in the morning because I needed to take care of a few things. He didn't question me about that and I was grateful for that. I didn't want to have him interfere with my meeting with Alice.
I kissed him and told him that he didn't need to walk me to the door. He asked me to call him tonight, because he wanted to know what Charlie thought about us going away for the weekend.
Edward had called Esme while we were out and asked her to get the approval from Charlie. She called him back 30 minutes later and said that it was a go. She couldn't elaborate because she was getting ready to go into a meeting with a perspective client.
I told him I would call after I did my homework and then I got out of his car and went into my house.
James and Charlie were watching the game on the TV in the family room. I asked them if they had eaten and they replied yes.
Charlie said that he wanted to talk to me, but it would be after the game. I told him to just call me when he was ready because I was going to do my homework. He nodded and I headed upstairs.
I had finished up all my homework (I called Ang to get the homework assignment for my Biology class) and packed up my suitcase for this weekend, before Charlie knocked at my door.
"Come in," I said.
Charlie opened the door and peeked inside. Once he was satisfied that I wasn't still doing homework, he moved inside my room and sat down in my computer chair.
"So I got a call from Esme this afternoon saying that Edward wants to take you to Seattle for the weekend. I wasn't crazy about the idea at first, but she assured me that you would be staying in separate rooms and that he had something special in mind for your birthday."
"She went into detail about all his plans and I will admit that it's awfully nice what he has planned for you Bells. I think he's really smitten with you and that makes me happy. However, I will not hesitate to put a bullet in his head if he does anything inappropriate where you're concerned."
"Are you okay with going away with him, because I can call him and tell him you don't want to go."
"No dad, I would really like to see what all he has planned for me. I'm actually excited about it."
"Thanks dad for allowing me to go. I know Edward will be a perfect gentleman and I will be on my best behavior."
"I never doubted that you wouldn't be Bells. Well, I'm going to go and call your mother. She's been worried about the three of us, like we can't manage just fine without her for a few days."
"Oh dad, you know how she gets. Just keep reassuring her that we're okay, but make sure she knows we miss her just the same."
"I will. Since I won't be here when you leave in the morning and I know you're heading out right after school…be safe Bells and call me once you get to your hotel."
"I'll call as soon as we check in dad."
Charlie rose up out the chair and moved over towards me, I sensed that he wanted to give me a hug, so I stood up too. He hugged me tight and then placed a kiss on the top on my head before leaving my room.
I know he struggles with the fact that James and I are growing up and pretty soon it's only going to be him and my mom.
I called Edward and filled him in my talk with my dad and then I went to bed. I knew that tomorrow would be a hectic day and that I needed to get up earlier than I normally do.
My alarm went off much too soon. I hit the snooze button on it and fell back to sleep, only to be woken up by the music playing on my Ihome a few minutes later.
I made myself get up out the bed and head into the bathroom. After I showered and brushed my teeth, I pulled my hair up in a tight twist and then got dressed. It wasn't going to be warm today so I put on some dark blue jeans, a light blue sweater, and I pulled on my light blue UGG boots.
I took a few minutes to add all my toiletries to my overnight bag and to double check to make sure I wasn't forgetting anything. I knew that right after school Edward was going to follow me here so I could drop off my car and grab my luggage. I wouldn't have time to pack anything extra then.
Once I was sure I had everything, I grabbed my purse and messenger bag and went downstairs. I wasn't real hungry so I ate a pop tart and had a glass of milk.
It was now five minutes to seven so I figured I would leave now and give myself time to get there and get my mind right. I promised Edward that I wouldn't fight with his sister, but I just hope to hell that she didn't provoke me.
When I pulled into the parking lot, there were no cars there. The teaching staff and administrators parked on the other side of the building. I wasn't sure if I was happy or not for the privacy. Checking my watch I saw that it was almost 7:15.
A minute later, Alice pulled into the lot. I got out of my car and stood next to it while she parked in a spot a few spaces down from me.
I motioned to her to go over to the picnic tables near the parking lot. Once we were at the table I looked over at her and said, "tell me your reasons for ending our friendship by fucking my ex-boyfriend."
"Bella, please understand that this was not planned by any means. I immediately liked Jasper when I first saw him at Mike's party and I knew then that he and I were soulmates. Neither one of you wanted to believe me when I told you that you two wasn't meant for one another. It just kind of happened the way it did and I'm just sorry that you got hurt in the process."
"What do you mean you're sorry I got hurt? Didn't nobody force you to leave your room that night and go up to Jazz's room and fuck him. You made the choice, so therefore, you chose to end our friendship so you could fuck my boyfriend. There's no way I can get past this Alice. You've ruined the friendship that we could've had and I don't see it ever being able to be repaired."
"Bella don't say that. You're just angry right now and I'm not saying you don't have every right to be, but don't believe that we can't ever be friends again. You are dating my brother now and it would be kind of hard to be around my family if you and I can't be friends."
"Actually Alice, I don't have to be friends with you to be around you. I can be civil with you, which is what I promised Edward. I'm sure your parents can understand that and won't have a problem with it. You made your choice and you chose Jasper over me. So you're just going to have to live with your choice. His dick was calling to you that badly that you just couldn't resist could you. Who knows what may have happened between him and I. We could've broken up in a matter of time and I probably wouldn't have mind if you dated him, but you went about it all wrong. So I hope you're happy."
"You're acting like a child Bella. Why can't you just be happy that you have Edward now. He was made for you, as you were for him. I told you I was sorry, what more do you want?"
"Absolutely nothing you simple little bitch!"
After saying those words to her, I socked the shit out of her. I clocked her dead in her jaw and was about to hit her again when I felt a pair of arms grab me from behind and pull me away from her.
"It's okay love, let it go," Edward said soothingly into my ear.
"Oh my God Edward, I'm so sorry. I know I said I wouldn't get into a fight with her, but she was just so cold with her words. How can she be that way when I didn't do anything to deserve what she's done to me?"
"I know love. I don't know why she did what she did, but violence isn't going to solve anything. In time your heart will heal and maybe, just maybe you'll be able to consider a friendship with her again. No one is expecting you to, I just hope that it's possible one day."
I looked over at Ali, who was now being comforted by Jasper. I instantly felt a tad bit of jealousy, but it quickly dissipated. I would not let myself be jealous of them or should I say, of him. He hurt me just as much as she did and now that I've spoken with both of them, I could begin to put this mess behind me.
Just then Jasper looked up at me with regret in his eyes. I'm not sure if it was regret for what happened or regret that he ever met me. He led Ali away from us and over to his jeep. I knew she was going to have a bruise on her face and I was beginning to feel bad about hitting her. It's not like me to lose my cool with people like that. I should go and apologize, but I don't think now is the time. We both needed space from one another.
I couldn't do this today. I can't be here around them. I should've waited until Monday to come back to school. Not that that would have made a difference. My problems would've still been here waiting for me. Regardless, I knew that I didn't want to be in school today so I did the only thing I thought of.
"Edward, can we leave now for Seattle? I don't want to be here today. Please just take me away from here."
"Are you sure love? I don't want you to feel like you have to run away. I will be by your side all day if you really want to go to class."
"No, I want to go and just be with you," I said looking into his eyes pleadingly.
"Ok love. Why don't you go wait in your car while I do a couple of things? Oh and give me your homework so I can have Angela turn it in for you."
I grabbed my homework out of my messenger bag and handed it over to him. I watched him walk over to Jasper's jeep and converse with his sister and Jasper. Next he walked over to where Emmett and Rose were standing by her car. He talked to them for awhile before I saw him jog over to Angela and Ben. Before I knew it he was back over to my car saying that he was going to follow me back to my house.
We pulled into my driveway 10 minutes later. I pulled my car into the garage, next to my mom's car. Edward parked in the driveway and met me inside the garage. We entered the house from there and I hit the button for the garage to close.
Edward grabbed my luggage and we headed out to his car. He put everything in his trunk, while I got settled into the car. He joined me a few seconds later.
It took a little over two hours to get to Seattle. We were a little early for check-in, but Edward paid extra so we could check-in right away.
Even though Esme had assured Charlie that we would be staying in separate rooms, I knew for a fact that we would be staying a room together. I wouldn't want it any other way.
When we got inside our room, I noticed how beautiful it was. We were staying in the Executive Suite at the Grand Hyatt Seattle. Words couldn't even begin to describe how beautiful this room was.
Out of everything to take in, I took special notice to the oversized king size bed in the room. I knew this weekend was going to be a pivotal part of our relationship. I was ready for whatever my man had planned for me. I wouldn't be difficult, I will let him have his fun.
It was almost lunchtime and I was beginning to get hungry. I had Edward order us some room service so we wouldn't have to leave the room no time soon. It was nice just to be able to relax and be with him, with no interruptions.
Here, we didn't have to hide our affection or leave to go to our respective houses. For the next two days, we could be just us.
After we ate our lunch, I told Edward I wanted to take a nap. He said we both should because tonight was going to be the time of my life.
A.N. Please let me know your thoughts on this chapter. Was the meeting between Alice and Bella over the top, not enough, or just right? I want to know what you like and didn't like about this chapter. Up next will be the events of that night and then Bella's birthday… If you guys can suggest some songs that I can use for the next chapter, some romantic songs for Bella and Edward, that would be great. Thanks!