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Chapter 14 (Bella's POV)

Edward was grounded. So were his sister and brother. I thought it was hilarious. Edward had perfect aim. He never did come over, Esme got to him before he could make a getaway. He still had his cell phone, so we talked on that. Thank goodness they were only grounded for a week. I told Charlie what happened-though, not including the make out scene- and he thought it was hilarious also.

But when I talked about Jake, he changed the subject and soon said he would go call Billy and ask if he was okay. Something fishy was going on, but I didn't push the subject.

I went to school on Tuesday, and when I saw Edward, the first thing I noticed was a two inch cut on his cheek.

"Rosalie." He simply said. He took my hand and started off to class. "She's grounded for a whole month now. Esme threatened to not let her go to prom."

He was smiling throughout the whole thing, so he must not have been too worried about it. The day went fine, even in P.E. Edward grinned like a lunatic.

Wednesday was a busy day. Charlie and I were going through stuff for the party. We needed to get stuff ready. I had already made the flyers and was having Quil and Embry put them up. Thursday, we were going to the city to get supplies.

"Dad?" I said, taking out some lanterns. "We don't have as many horses as we used to, how are we going to—"

"I'll ask around." Charlie interrupted.

"Okay." We went back to work. Me asking questions every do often and adding things to our shopping list. "Dad, how are we going to get a band in a less than a month?"

"Easy, just ask me." I looked over to see Edward, standing in the doorway.

"Okay, Mr. Know-it-all. Where are we going to get a band?" I asked, going over to him.

"Well, let's see. You know I can sing, and I bet-"

"Hey, Edward." Charlie came from outside. What? I thought he was down here?

"Edward just volunteered to be our singer for the music." I told Charlie.

"Well…"Charlie obviously had nothing to say.

Edward laughed. "Don't worry. Bella's the only one who has to succumb to my singing."

"Thanks." I mumbled. Charlie left again, going to the house to give us some privacy.

"Anyways, Carlisle knows some people. I can ask him." Edward went on.

"Call him." I said, turning my attention back to the boxes with junk in them.

Fifteen minutes later, we had a band. Carlisle had given us the number and said they were perfect and that was good enough for me. They were hired.

"Mumpf!" I kissed Edward on the cheek. "Thank you!"

"Why, your welcome." He dipped me and kissed me on the lips. He was so cliché. "So this is why you were gone today?"

"Yep. And tomorrow, I'll be gone again. Charlie and I are going to the city to pick up things for the party." I said, not looking at him. I had gone two days-in a row- to school and now I was back to this. He wasn't too happy.

"Bella…" He was livid. "You should be going to school."

"Charlie can't drive." I said, as an excuse.

"Wait one second." He let go of me, and went out the door. I heard him talking, so it must have been on a cell. He came back in, regaining his former position.

"Aren't you grounded?" I asked before he could say anything.

"Yes." He said. "But, you don't have to go tomorrow. Esme will take Charlie. She's great with shopping. Plus, the rest of my family has volunteered to help you if you need it."

"You know, Emmett called me today." I told him when he brought up family.

"Really? Why?" He was surprised.

"He wanted to know if I was avoiding you." I watched him, making sure I saw everything his face expressed. "He wanted to know if I hated you because of a certain bet."

Confusion. Realization. Fear. All in this order. "Edward, do you have some extra pocket cash?"

"WHAT!?! No!" He said, letting go of me.

"Really? Because Emmett said-"

"Bella, Emmett's just-"

"What am I?" Emmett stood in the doorway, with Alice beside him and Jasper behind her.

"What the heck did you tell her?!?!" Edward looked murderous.

"I just told her that you were in the bet and—" Emmett couldn't block himself as Edward punched him. "Man, have you gotten stronger."

"I didn't enter any bet! Emmett, you are-" Edward was about to hit him again, when I took control of the situation, grabbing Edward's arms and holding them to his sides.

"Edward, calm down." I said, looking up to Edward's angry green eyes.

"Bella, I didn't-" His voice was pleading.

"Yeah, I lied to you." Emmett said, his huge voice bursting over Edward's.

"Why?" I asked without turning around.

"Rose told me too."

I dropped my arms and turned around. "What is her problem?!"

He shrugged, "I don't know. She just really really dislikes you."

"Hates me."

Nobody said anything, but Edward started laughing and pulled me back to him.

"What are you laughing for?"

"She's jealous." Edward said.

"Of what?"

"Of you. Mike was right. You are the most beautiful, hottest, smartest, most kindest everything at the school. And unattainable. Which made Rosalie jealous." I doubt Mike said all that.

"Because she was chained down?" I asked, doubting his theory.

"Because you had freedom." He said.

"Thanks, Edward. Way to kill your brother's heart." Emmett looked heartbroken at Edward's presumption.

"Emmett, Edward doesn't know that. He's just guessing." I said, as Emmett looked like he was going to cry.

"Only one way to find out." He left the barn, and we could hear his truck leave.

"Edward, go stop him. You may have just ruined a great relationship." Alice said. They all left in Edward's car, leaving me here with all this junk. My cell phone rang and I quickly answered it.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Bella." It was Quil.

"Hey! What's up?" I asked, walking to another box of junk. "What to come over and help me go through the party crap?"

"Um. I can't. Embry, Jake and I can't." I stopped when he said Jake's name. He was avoiding them too. Did they- "We can't hang out with you anymore."

"What?" I asked disbelieving. "What do you mean? You sound like your really sick. Why can't you-"

"Sorry Bella. It's for the best." The phone went dead as Quil hung up. I sat down and the rain started to pour. Outside and in my heart.

I'm sorry to say that Jake is a butt in this, I really like him! But, I have to have this for this story. Tell me your favorite parts!!!!!!!