Chapter 8

"It's too bad that you've got a girlfriend now Edward, I'm sure Bella would be so disappointed when she finds out…" A voice that sounds a lot like Emmett said as I treaded slowly into the room.

I flushed and stepped in quickly so they can see me and stop talking. But apparently, they didn't notice.

"What do you mean? Why's she gonna be disappointed?" asked Edward grinning at my brother.

"Guys she already knows, remember… oh wait, I forgot to tell you, sorry, but she saw you and Tanya at the café along with Rose and I." Alice smiled at the guys' shocked faces. Rose burst out laughing.

"W-w-what do you mean Alice?" Edward paled, "Are you serious? Wait, did she say anything?"

"Did she faint?" Jasper asked and then hooted at the sight of Edward.

"Wait, did she beat anyone up?" started Emmett, who beamed when Edward looked like he was going to beat Emmett up.

"Why do you guys even care?" Rose wondered, annoyed, "It's not like Bella cared about it."

Picking up Rose's cue, Alice nodded, "No one really cares about who you date big bro."

"Is that right sis?" Edward raised his brows at her, "Who was the one that tried to break my eardrums in my ear last night on the phone?"

I stood there, by the doorway, watching the scene unfold and bit back a giggle. though I couldn't help feeling uncomfortable since they were talking about me.

"Hang on, where is Bella by the way, did you guys come alone?" Emmett asked, quickly looking around the other side of the room.

I sighed. Just when I thought someone had noticed me… it had to be my brother, who probably doesn't even know where the door was located.

"No actually, she's going out with her new date today." Rose replied and then everyone turned around to see Edward's reaction.

He yelped in surprise, "What did you say?!" his eyes narrowed in what... anger? And his face hardened.

Everyone laughed, even me, and I felt a shock of pleasure of his reaction.

"Um, I hope I'm not intruding on something private here." I made myself sound uncertain and innocent as I walked into the living room and stared at the shock faces on the boys.

"Bella! You're here!" Emmett jumped up and opened his arms in a brotherly fashion. I hugged him, smiling.

"Hey Bella! How are you? Wait, I'm confused, are you supposed to be with your boyfriend now or not?" Jasper's eyebrows furrowed.

"No, I don't have a boyfriend Jasper." I replied truthfully, still smiling.

I turned to Edward slowly; all my nervousness had disappeared as I saw the look on his face. His face was pale, mask like, and very shocked at the sight of my presence.

"Hi Edward, how's your girlfriend doing?" I asked, enjoying his flushing face. At the same, my heart sank as soon as those words were out of my mouth, and I realized, I didn't want him to have a girlfriend.

"Awww, I think we've teased him enough Bella." Alice said beaming.

"No, there's never enough anything when it comes to Eddie-poo." Emmett replied and Jasper laughed.

Edward glared at us. "Shut up, just because I'm the first person here to have a girlfriend doesn't mean you all have to be jealous."

"Pshh, jealous? Of you and Tanya? I don't think so!" Alice retorted back.

I saw Edward glance at me, and I turned away, searching for a different topic. Rose and Emmett were now having some sort of staring contest that I originally thought had only existed between Alice and Jasper.

"So, are you girls all set for school tomorrow?" Jasper inquired, though mostly talking to Alice anyhow.

Alice nodded, "Yupp, all set, hey, that reminds me, I'll have to wear the new top I got on my shopping trip…" And from then, she and Jasper started their own conversation.

I groaned inwardly. Oh no! I didn't study for the calculus test yet. This was the worst weekend ever, well, except for the part where I met Jack, I smile secretly to myself.

Edward was looking curiously at me, "Um so Bella…"

A/N: It's been really long since I've updated last, hope you guys aren't mad at me. Thanks for the reviews, it always makes me happy to read them. I'm sorry this chapter is kinda short. My cousin just arrived from Vietnam a few days ago and with that came a lot of excitement. Therefore, I didn't have the time to write, but hopefully I'll have the time to write more now.

Enjoy this chapter and I'll work on my next chapters so I can post them up for you guys soon!

Love, MA