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I'm not very happy at he moment because my internet has been stuffing up on me. I even finished the chapter but it wouldn't save, so I had to right it out again that same night but it wouldn't save :( So I gave it a rest for a little while and tried again a little later and hey presto it works!!!

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Staring?

Song: Hot & Cold, by Katie Perry

Previously

"Wait Bella!" he was holding my black notebook. I can't believe that I had forgotten it," You're notebook."

"Thanks."

"Goodnight Bella, Alice," he nodded to us.

I pulled the corner of my mouth up into a lazy smile,"Good night."

~~*~~

"Hey Nessie," I called to her as I walked into French the next day.

"Bella!" It was a nice feeling having someone excited to see you,"Glad to see you made it. I was thinking I was going to spend French all on my own with Mike," She shuddered at the thought.

"So whats been happening in the world of Swan since I spoke to you last?"

I told Nessie about playing my song for the Cullen's (A/N, when I say Cullen's that includes Jasper and Rosalie).

"Serious, you can play?"

I nodded my head,"Yep."

"You'll have to play for me sometime."

We continued to talk through the whole period. When the bell rang I quickly packed my things before I could bump into an unwanted person starting with M.

Once outside of the room Nessie chuckled.

"Maybe Mike's given up?"

"I sure hope so," but I had the weird feeling that he hasn't ... yet.

"See ya later Bella."

Again like yesterday Alice had saved me a seat at her table for lunch.

I walked over with my tray and sat between Alice and Emmett again.

"Hey Bells," Emmett squeezed me tightly around the shoulders.

"Hiya Emmett," I smiled around the table to everyone.

"Bella!" gasped Alice. Her tiny hands covered her mouth.

"What!" I jumped and checked myself up and down. Maybe there was a killer spider on my shoulder -which actually wouldn't do much harm, but it might look a little suss if I killed the spider instead of it killing me.

Her hands moved from her mouth which had turned into a frown.

"I knew letting you dress yourself this morning was a huge mistake," she slapped her forehead like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"What's wrong with what I'm wearing?" I was surprised. I looked over me again to see that I had dark denim bootlegs with white volleys and a yellow 3/4 shirt on.

"Well nothings wrong per say, but what happened to the clothes I bought you when we went shopping?"

I remember her asking, no actually forcing me to try on ridiculously tight skirts. Shirts that showed too much cleavage for my liking and high heal shoes so dangerous I was scared to even look a them.

"You don't expect me to wear those to school?" I was frightened by the thought.

"Of course I do."

"You can't be serious," I wailed.

"There is nothing funny about a fashion crises," Every syllable was spoken very clearly.

"Bella you look great in them," Rosalie offered. I turned sharply to glare at her and she sunk back down in her seat then straightend up like I hadn't spoken.

Alice got up from her chair and started pulling my arm to make me stand up.

"What?" I asked, resisting her pull.

"We're going to get you changed."

"Huh?"

"I said, We're going to get you-"

"No , I know what you said. But why?"

She rolled her eyes.

"Trust me Bella," she pulled me out of my chair,"C'mon Rose let's get to work."

"No," I looked at Jasper,"Jasper please talk some sense into her."

"Hon-"

Alice pointed her finger at him and warned,"Don't you start."

Emmett started to laugh,"Looks like you might be saved after all," He was looking at something behind me.

I turned my head to see Mike walking up to me. I heard a low growl, but it didn't come from me. And I didn't have time to figure out who did it.

"Hi Bella," Mike smiled nervously.

"Mike," I was to angry to be polite to anyone.

He was taken back by my hostility.

"Um," he stuttered," I- I was wondering if you'd like to go to the movies with me," He looked hopeful.

"Um," I hesitated.

Can I come?" Thank God for Emmett.

"Ah, actually-"

"Awesome," I smiled at Emmett," What are we going to see?"

"I- I just remembered I already have plans," he turned quickly and paced away.

Once Mike was out of hearing distance I turned back to the table.

"Oh my God, thank you so much," I clasped my hands together and shook them. So much for Mike giving up.

"No worries Bella, that's what I'm here for."

"Well now that that's over,"Alice turned to me,"Time to go Bella," I groaned but followed them. I took one last look at the table to see Edward still glaring at Mike's back. I just shook my head and trudged behind Alice and Rosalie.

Well they accomplished what they wanted to do. Alice and Rosalie had gotten my into an above knee, ivory, cotton drees with 3/4 balloon sleeves and a low neckline, thick grey stockings and a pair of black ankle boots.

They pulled me in front of the full lengh mirror in the bathroom.

As I stared at the clothes I frowned. This was was too much for a school outfit. It looked more suited for a night out in the city.

"Well, what do you think?" Alice was getting jumpy.

"I think. I think you've gone way overboard," I shook my head and bit my lip as I stared at my reflection.

"C'mon Bella," winged Rosalie," You look stunning."

Sure.

Rosalie and Alice looked pretty proud of themselves with what they had accomplished, while I had a fixed expression of disapproval clouding my face.

The girls ushered me out of the door and outside of D block.

"Why are we out here? The bell hasn't rung yet."

"Oh it will," Alice seemed pretty sure of herself," In 5,4,3,2,1," BEEP.

"How did you know?"

She shrugged her shoulders,"Lucky guess."

I opened my mouth but she changed the subject.

"You know what Bella? I think that you're just annoyed that Rose and I made you look so stunning," She emphasised the word," Because you don't want any new admires to add to the fan club."

My mouth literatly popped open, even with the popping sound. They laugh at my expression.

"Be careful of the flies Bella," Rosalie joked and pushed my jaw back into place.

They waltzed past me with victorious expressions, like they had just won a fight over the last pair of designer boots.

"Oh and Bella," Alice called over her shoulder,"Have fun in music," Then she turned around while Rosalie was still snickering and they both gracefully paced away.

I stood on the foot path for a few moments, shocked. When I could finally move, I stumbled my way to my music classroom.

~~*~~

Just a few more doors down was my classroom. I spotted Ms Lilly walk up to the door and ran up behind her.

"A little late are we Bella?" She didn't look back to face me while she spoke.

"Yes, sorry Miss," I ducked my head.

"That's alright dear."

As we entered the room Ms Lilly spoke to the class, while I tried to inconspicuously get to my seat. I noticed a couple of wondering eyes following me as I walked.

I was almost at my seat when I noticed Edward looking at me in a strange way. I pulld out my chair which seemed to knock him out of his trance. He blinked a few times while I sat down.

"Something in your eye?" I grinned. He ignored me.

"I see you survived your makeover," Edward smirked.

"Hardly," I looked down to what I was wearing and sighed.

"Don't like all the extra attention then?"

I rolled my eyes and turned to Ms Lilly.

"I'll take that as a no."

I sighed and concentrated on my work. Sometimes during the lesson I could feel Edward's gaze on my face. I tried hiding behind my hair for protection but that didn't help for very long.

I turned my head to see Edward concentrating very hard on my face. I noticed that he did that quite often lately and it really started to bug me.

He saw me look at him and went back to writing notes from the whiteboard.

The bell rung the end the period and I was glad. As I walked out the door my ankle rolled and I wobbled. A strong, white hand reached out to steady me. I look up to see Edward's eyes gaze intently into mine. Again with the staring.

"You okay Bella," he smiled. My name sounded different when hid velvet voice spoke it. That creeped me out as well.

"Yeah," I breathed,"I'm good."

He nodded his head still holding onto my arm. He looked into my eyes once more. That tipped me off.

"What the hell is your problem!?" I yelled and yanked my arm out from under his arm. A couple of bystanders jumped at my out burst.

That caught him off guard as well,"My problem?"

"The staring all the time! Please don't tell me you haven't noticed."

His eyebrows closed together a fraction. His face was hard but his voice was innocent,"Staring?"

"Oh my God," I put my head in my hands then pushed my hair back off my face.

"I haven't been staring at you Bella."

"Lier."

"I'm not lying."

"Yes, you are."

"No, I'm not," his voice grew harsh.

"Ugh," I growled,"You're so frustrating."

His frown turned up into a slight smile.

"This is so not funny Edward Cullen!" I was being dead serious, which made him smile even wider.

He swiftly shook his head and closed his eyes. Then he opened them back up again.

"Bye Bella."

Edward turned abruptly to walk off in the other direction.

"Oh and Bella, I never got to say," he had called over his shoulder," Nice outfit," he winked then walked off.

I grind my teeth together as I watched him walk away. Anger kept me still for a moment then I could finally move my legs.

I turned around with a,"Ugh!" and stormed off to a very unfortunate sister, who was going to get to play shrink for the next 45 minutes.

~~*~~

Because of me fuid with Edward, I was late for English. I roughly pushed the door open and Mr Russ stared at me blankly, then frowned.

"You're late Isabella."

"Sorry sir," I grunted through my teeth.

"Yes, well ah ... go sit down," He must've been a little weary of the deep scowl on my face to no push the subject any further.

I walked down the isle to find a confused Alice waiting for me. I pulled out my chair with more force than necessary, she noticed that.

"What's up with you Bella?" Alice whispered while Mr Russ continued with his lesson.

"Let's just say that I'm on 'no speaking terms' with your dearly beloved brother," the sarcasm was thick in my voice.

She raised her eyebrows in confusion,"Huh?"

"Don't worry."

"But-"

"I saiddon't worry," I glared at Alice. I must've looked frightening because she slunk back into her chair and was paying close attention to the teacher.

I sighed, suddenly feeling guilty. So I riped a piece of paper out of the back of my textbook and wrote:

Sorry Alice

I'm angry but I have no right to take it out on you

I slid the paper in front of her desk. She peered at it and had a reply on it when she slid it back to me.

That's alright Bella,

but I am curious.

Why are you angry at Edward?

Reading his name brought back some earlier emotions, but I didn't want to snap at Alice again so I pushed them aside and wrote:

I'll tell you later.

Mr Russ is looking at us weirdly.

We both lifted our heads to glance at Mr Russ who was talking about the author we were studying- but only looking at us while he spoke.

Alice crumpled up the paper in her tiny hand and lent over with her eyes still facing the teacher, whispering.

"Later."

Ahh ... finally finished after all that time,

With love,
XO.

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