Chapter 5

Edward POV

'Edward! The teacher is calling your name!' Alice's voice screamed through my head.

I had been so caught up in the new piano music for the upcoming concert. It was a piece Bella was having as a solo because it was required for all advanced girls to do a solo some time through the year.

"Sorry sir," I said to Mr. Beema "can you repeat the question?"

He shook his head at me and called on another person. The teacher knew I was passing all of my classes and rarely ever called on me. And he always picked the worst days to call me out too.

'What a slut the new girl is. Already went after Edward. Already friends with Shelbie. I hate when this happens!'

I looked around for the source of the voice and found Lauren sitting in the front of the class, clenching and unclenching her fists. She looked ready to kill someone.

"Class, remember that the choir is having a concert next month and this being an advanced stage crew I will not tolerate any screw ups in the lighting or sound."

With that said the bell rang and every student was filing out of the room and I was ready to go out to my car when I heard a fight break out across the hall. And it sounded like Jessica had found a new prey too, by the sounds of it.

"Jessica just back off okay! She did nothing to you and if Shelbie finds out you beat up her child you're in for it!" Mike Newton yelled at his girlfriend.

I walked into the hall and saw Bella walking out to her old truck. It was good to know that she didn't get involved in these fights. Very good.

And then I noticed that something was wrong with her. That I could smell blood and tears. I could feel the sadness in the atmosphere. Something happened.

Bella POV

I was walking away from the fight cradling my hand close to my stomach. All I wanted to do was shake Rosalie Hale's hand and be friends but she scratched up my hand instead. What a jerk! All I know is that the little girl Jelissa was about to get beat up and her eyes went black when she saw it was Jessica that was trying to get to her. I felt bad for the girl. I felt bad that she had a mother still in high school. But it was an adoption so she got to have a choice. I felt bad about the fact that I could tell how much Shelbie meant to her and that she didn't know what was behind Shelbie's love. Even I could see it. One day that little girl was just gonna get a big--

"Bella!" I heard Edward's voice from behind me.

"Yeah?" I said turning around to look at him.

He looked down at my wrist and his eyes turned black and he seemed to be holding his breath. I pulled my sweater over it and hid the bleeding cuts.

"Are you okay? Who did that to you? Was it Rosalie?" He looked so scared that something may happen.

"I'm fine. And yes it was her. She just doesn't like me." I replied.

"She just has a hard time accepting new people. And she hates when I pay attention to someone outside of the family." Family?

"She's your sister?" I asked him quietly.

He was ready to answer when a yellow porsche pulled up and Alice yelled at him to get in the car.

"Sorry Bella." He said quietly and through clenched teeth as he climbed in.

Okay so this is weird to think but why the hell would someone approach you, ask questions, then leave. I don't get it. Oh well. I watched as they drove away, leaving me to get home by myself. I continued walking to my truck but I kept getting the chills. It felt as if someone were watching me. The parking lot was empty of students though, and my truck was basically just on an island alone. I looked into the forest and noticed something. A flash of long golden blonde hair disappearing into the forest. Then that could only mean--

"Hey Bella!" It was Jelissa that spoke up.

"Oh hey kiddo! Aren't you in trouble?" She looked a little scared before she responded.

"Oh yeah," she mumbled, "don't want to get in more trouble."

She turned and walked away from me quickly, looking around for anything or anyone that might get her in any trouble I suppose. As soon as she was on the other side of the parking lot near the other lining of trees she tore off her jacket and started to take off her clothing. It was so fast you couldn't even see it! And then she was gone.

"Bella," holy shit!

"Oh hey Rosalie. Did you have anything to ask me?"

"Yeah, stay away from Edward. My brother is to good for you." ouch.

"Sure thing boss. Wouldn't want to make you mad again." I mumbled, to low for her to hear it.

Her face scrunched up and she looked ready to pounce but it vanished. She walked away and I climbed into my beat up red truck and headed home. I had to beat Charlie there so that I could make him dinner tonight. Also because I had a lot of cleaning to do. Charlie wasn't one for groundings, but I know he would do it.

BELLA BELLA BELLA

IT'S YOUR

PHONE PHONE PHONE

I flinched at the sound of my friend from Arizona's recording. I hated that she knew how to work my phone better than I did. I wasn't going to check it now though. I would do it later. When I actually had time. I went home as fast as my truck would let me, made dinner, did chores, finished homework, and crawled into bed. Yeah this was great. Something was up at the school and I was getting annoyed at it. Oh well. I went to sleep thinking about the flash of golden hair in the forest earlier and how that little girl had just shown up right then. Not peaceful. At all.

Edward's POV

"Where ya goin?" Emmett asked me as I climbed into my Volvo.

"Hunting." Was my short reply as I got in and sped off towards Bella's house

I parked about a block away and ran into the forest, knowing no one would see me. I knew my family would be mad at me for guarding a house just because of the sweet scent, but I had to do it. Shelbie had marked prey and Jelissa was to quiet. Anything could happen in this situation. I sat perched on a tree outside of Bella's house waiting for a sign of disturbance. While I sat the I thought about Bella's voice. How flawless it was when she sang. How perfect it was with the choir. How great it would be if I could get her to sing with me. Yeah that would be pretty awesome. And I do enjoy making Rosalie jealous. Singing with me had always been her thing, and I respected that, until now. Bella was just to good to pass up. A sweet duet with her would light my unbeating heart ablaze. Just to hear her voice right now would be great.

"Cullen!" But I didn't want to hear this voice.

"Mallory."

"Off my territory. You don't belong here." Lauren's voice was shaking. He was mad.

I looked down and saw Lauren sitting with Shelbie and Jelissa. More like crouching though.

"I told you sister. They always go after the same ones as us!" Shelbie's venomous voice filled the air, her now Red eyes revealed as her contacts had been removed.

"Mom!" Jelissa was sitting on the ground shaking slightly from the cold.

"Lauren I have to get her home. She is only half and half. Take care of it for me. I'll get the girl later." Shelbie spoke out silently.

I knew she loved that little girl with all her heart, but the girl wasn't human at all. Vampire. Werewolf. That's what she was. A mix. An inbreed. A halfsies. It was illegal to us too. That's why she was never at any Volterra meetings.

"Mallory I assure you I won't be eating this girl alive. Actually I will be protecting her. Now go home to your parents and stay away from the harms of Shelbie and her child." As for Lauren. She was a wannabe Vampire.

She snarled at me and walked into the forest alone. Towards where I think was home. She also had no idea what was going to come to her.

"Edward?" Bella's voice rang through my ears.

Had she seen what had happened between us. Did she know anything? Did she hear anything? Why am I asking so much questions? Oh right I can't read her mind. Damn.

"Bella?" I turned to look at her.

"Why are you in a tree? You should be at home sleeping or something." She spoke unclearly. Her voiced laced with sleepiness.

"I was coming to see that you were okay." I said softly.

She stepped aside and I climbed through her window. I could see her wobbling back and forth from dizziness and being half asleep. I walked to her and picked her up slowly making sure she didn't care. Her breathing was even and I layed her down in bed, pulling her covers over her body. If I didn't know better I'd think she was an angel.

"Edward" Her voice was soft.

I stopped in mid-thought and looked at her. Still sleeping. I walked over to a corner that I knew held a rocker from my earlier observations. If I could read her mind, I would probably be terrified. And just to think, tomorrow I get to enjoy her thinking I am a weirdo for checking in on her. Oh boy. This is gonna be great.

"Next time." I heard Lauren's voice in my head. "I'll get you next time."

I also get to answer a whole bunch of questions. Dammit.

Bella's POV

Hell that boy is weird. But he's heaven. Yeah. Tonight is great. My dreams are perfect. Eventful. Not nightmares either. I think I could get used to this.

Author's note

Okay I'm liking where this is going.

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