Ok so i know it took like forever for me to update this, and i apologize profusely, but it's here now, so please just enjoy it, and don't come knocking on my door in the middle of the night with pitchforks and torches. :)

It has been five days, five whole days, since we last saw Tanya, and I am starting to get somewhat worried. After she left Edward and I sat down and talked about every second that we had missed of each others lives while we were apart, and then he explained to me in great depth that he never had or never will have anything to do with Tanya, which of course I knew, but I suppose it was nice to have that reassurance.

I was currently sitting through a boring English lesson, one that I had had many times before, but I suppose it wasn't all bad, I mean I had Edward on my left, Alice on my right and Emmett behind me, so the four of us were able to talk undetected by the rest of the class. Actually this was some what of a routine for us, I had Edward and at least one other Cullen in all of my classes, Edward and I even had gym together, which I actually enjoyed now that I wasn't in danger of hurting myself or others.

The teacher was droning on and on about Romeo and Juliet, and I now shared the same views that Edward did in regards to Romeo, or any humans, its so easy for a human to numb the pain, death is so easy for them, and humans, well they forget eventually, unlike us, we have the uncanny ability to remember every little detail of everything, which can become very painful and annoying, despite the fact that it can sometimes help, like in boring lessons like this for example, I can sit here and recall every detail of last night with Edward. Don't get me wrong though, nothing happened, we just spent time cuddling on his couch, which is more than enough for me.

Which leads me back to the conversation at hand, it was being held in the last two rows of our English class, while all the humans are none the wiser. Emmett and Edward were debating about the tastes of bear compared to mountain lion, while Alice and I were listening in amused and throwing in our own two cents every now and then. When someone was asked a question, Edward would quickly tell us the answer and then the conversation would continue. It was a nice routine that we had going, it was comfortable and fun, and for the first time in a long time, I didn't completely dread school, although I would much prefer to be at home with my family.

"What on earth could compare to the rowdiness of a newly woken grizzly, I mean they are just so much fun to play with, and then when you do get to the good bit, it's all that much better because it was worked up, having all the adrenalin coursing through their body only amplifies the taste."

"Em, you're an idiot." I said turning my head slightly so that I could see him sitting behind me.

"Bella, I'm offended" He said mock hurt spread on his face, but there was still humor in his voice.

"Hasn't anyone told you not to play with your food?" I asked innocently.

"Well at lease I'm getting some" He replied childishly, he often liked to return to the fact that he and Rose were having sex and Edward and I weren't, like I said before… idiot, and childish, but admittedly, he was entertaining.

"I'll be sure to inform Rose of how little you appreciate her giving her body to you." Alice replied, turning slightly so that she was facing us too.

"Oh, what's that I see in the future? Nothing for Emmett that's for sure." She flashed an evil smirk as Emmett slid down in his chair, keeping his mouth shut. Edward and I were giggling away, trying to be quiet so as not to get in trouble.

"And what would that be Bella?" The teacher was standing at the front of the class looking at me expectantly.

"Uh…" I looked to Edward, while he searched for the answer, but I didn't get the chance to answer it.

"That's what I thought" He said and he turned to the blackboard to continue his lesson. I couldn't help the slight giggle that escaped me.

The rest of the class went by silently; Edward and I were sitting there holding hands while Alice and Emmett looked as if they were interested in whatever was happening in the class, but clearly thinking about other things.

The Bell rang, signaling the end of the lesson and the start of lunch, and Edward and I shuffled out of the room, really in no hurry while Alice and Emmett raced ahead to meet their significant others.

We reached the cafeteria and grabbed a tray filling it with food before we went and sat at the table with the rest of our family. It was silent for a while, as we all sat there picking at whatever food was on the tray in front of us, trying to make it look like we were at least eating a little bit.

"So Rose, guess what Emmett said in English today." Alice started with an amused expression, but she didn't get to finish her thought as Emmett jumped off his seat and tackled her to the ground with a loud thud, covering her mouth with his hand. I looked up to see the whole cafeteria staring at our table; clearly they weren't expecting one of the quietest tables to do anything interesting, usually they just pretend we aren't here. I looked at Edward, he was shocked, completely shocked, and then I burst out laughing, it was such a bizarre situation, and that was the only reaction I could comprehend.

Edward looked at me and then joined in on the laughing; soon the rest of the family joined us while Emmett and Alice pretended to wrestle on the ground, Emmett pretending to let Alice win.

When they had had enough and Edward was sure no one suspected anything, they re-joined us at the table, still laughing quietly.

After that the conversation flowed casually until it was time to move on to our next class, I had biology with Edward and Jasper. We were walking to class, Edwards arm was wrapped firmly around my waist and mine around his, and we were both paying more attention to each other than to where we were walking.

I was pulled out of my trance when someone stepped in front of me, stopping me from walking any further.

"Hey Bella" I'm pretty sure this kid was in one of my classes, gym maybe? I think his name was Taylor Newton. Must be some relation to Mike Newton, and honestly, that worried me a little bit.

"Yeah?" I tried to intimidate him, hoping that I could scare him away, he didn't leave though.

"So I was wondering if maybe… you know… if you wanted too, we could maybe go out sometime… like a date?"

Yep, must be related to Mike. I could hear a low growl rise from Edwards's chest, and Taylor threw a nervous look at him, and then turned back to me expectantly.

"Um, Taylor right?" I asked

"Yeah" he replied eagerly.

"This is my boyfriend Edward" I said casually introducing him.

"Hi," He said absently "So do you want to?"

I was about to answer him but was beaten to it.

"Not if you ever want to walk again, get lost." Edward all but growled, a menacing stare covered his face and the poor kid ran off scared out of his mind.

"That was mean" I replied turning to him. "It's not like you can blame him, I mean look at me."

Edward looked at me, shocked and I laughed quietly at his face, before I stood up on my toes to kiss him lightly on the lips, whispering a thank you in his ear before I turned and continued the walk to class.

I couldn't hear Edward following me, I turned, wondering what was keeping him, and saw that he was rooted to the spot; a dazed look covered his face. I walked over to him standing in front of him momentarily, when I got no response I rolled my eyes before grabbing his hand and dragging him off to class.

We took our seat at the back left corner, Jasper was already there, with a microscope and some slides lay out in front of him. I saw him smirking at some kid across the room; I turned and saw Taylor Newton sitting at the front of the class, sending worried glances to Edward, and then sly looks to me. I winked at Jasper and Edward deciding I was going to mess with this kid somewhat, get a bit of a laugh out of him.

It's not like me to purposely torture some poor kid, but this offer was too good to pass up. I looked down at my outfit, smiling to myself, it was perfect; I was wearing a low cut halter top which was backless, it stopped just below my naval, and when I bent over gave a great view of my chest, and a denim mini skirt with black pumps. I had given up and let Alice dress me today, I wonder if she knew that I would need it.

I walked over to the front desk, swaying my hips more than necessary, and stopped right in front of Taylor. I leant in over the desk to whisper in his ear.

"Sorry about before, my boyfriend has anger management issues." I said quietly as I pulled back and winked.

I stayed leaning on the desk, both of my elbows laying flat, giving him a great view of my chest, which he was staring at uncontrollably, he wasn't even trying to hide the fact that he was being a complete pervert.

The teacher then walked into the class and I stood up adjusting my skirt.

"See you later" I purred as I walked to the back of the room once again, leaving him in a complete daze, and very uncomfortable I guess considering the way he was sitting, trying to hide his pants from view.

I sat down between Edward and Jasper, smiling triumphantly; they both looked at me shaking their heads, trying to hide the laughter that seemed to be dying to escape.

The rest of the lesson went by uneventfully and the bell went for gym. I packed up my books into my bag as Edward slung it over his shoulder – always the gentleman. As we reached the gym he passed me my bag, with a swift kiss on the cheek and walked into the guy's locker room. I walked into the girls and saw that Alice and Rose were already there.

All the Cullen's had gym together, the teacher hated it, because we would always be on a team together and no one ever stood a chance against us.

Today we were playing Volleyball, which needed six players per team, perfect. We were playing against the 'Jocks' who are inseparable when it comes to team sports, not as much as us though, they have been separated twice, we always find a way to make sure we stay together, the poor teacher hates us all.

Serving on the other team was the cheer captain Stacy, next to her was Chris, then James – he gave me the freaks, I suppose there is more to a name than some may think. Next row was Taylor, Lucy and Ebony. I was first up to serve on our side, with Edward to my left, and Alice to his, Jasper was in front of her, with Rose on his right and Em on hers.

Stacy threw the ball up in the air, serving perfectly; Emmett jumped up and spiked it, almost knocking Lucy out.

The game went on for about 5 minutes before the coach called on the mercy rule, considering we were smashing them by 18 – 0.

When the final bell went, indicating the end of gym, we all rushed to our respected locker rooms and changed into our normal clothes; which was made easier because we don't have to shower since we don't sweat.

We walked out of the school grounds together, each couple either holding hands or intertwined some other way. Edward and I got into the Austin Martin while the others got into Alice's Mercedes; they were going shopping while Edward and I planned on going home and hunting before relaxing to some music and doing our homework.

We pulled up in the driveway and just like every other day this week, I had expected to see some sign of Tanya, but there was still nothing.

"Something isn't right" I said out loud. Edward looked over at me, realization on his face.

"I know, but there is nothing we can do, other than wait it out and see if she shows again."

We walked into the house hand in hand, dropping off our things. I pocked my head around the door of Carlisle office; he and Esme were sitting together on the couch on the far left wall.

"Edward and I are going hunting, the others have gone shopping." They liked to know where we all were in case of some sort of emergency.

"Ok sweetie, have fun" Esme said, in her caring motherly voice, the one that she always uses, I don't even think she knows she does it, but she only ever uses it on us kids.

I nodded lightly once before blowing them a kiss and walking downstairs to meet Edward. He extended his hand to me which I took enthusiastically and we walked out of the house and into the forest. We were running north for 20 minutes before we slowed to a walk and stopped, letting our senses tell us where to go.

………….

We were walking back to the house, hand in hand, both feeling happy and full. We approached the house noticing that Alice's car was outside, indicating that the shopping trip was in fact over. We walked into the house, and I was feeling like I was walking on clouds, Edward and I always felt so much closer after hunting together, and it was a nice feeling.

We walked into the Lounge room, finding everyone gathered there, and Tanya sitting on one of the couches. I felt my mood drop completely and sighed in frustration – well it was good while it lasted at least.

Tanya stood when we walked into the room. "Hello, we have been waiting for you two."

"Uh huh." I said as Edward went to sit on a recliner and I followed him, sitting on his lap. This was not an unusual situation for us, we often sat together like this in front of the family, but it seemed to piss Tanya off a bit. I knew she wasn't happy for us.

She was wearing a pleasant smile that only faltered slightly when she saw Edward and I sit together, but it was enough for me to notice that she was well and truly full of crap.

"What are you doing here Tanya?" Edward asked, not in the mood for pleasantries.

"I understand why you are upset with me, but please know, I only have your best interest at heart." Tanya replied, sounding sincere.

"Well then, clearly you don't know what's best for us." I said snidely.

"Keep out of this; this is between me and Edward." Tanya snapped, which I think shocked everyone.

"Like hell it is, it's my damn relationship you're screwing with." I snapped back. I saw Carlisle's disapproving look, which was spread to Esme's face as well, neither of them liked it when we swore.

Tanya was now walking around the room, fuming.

"Don't you people see it?" She asked throwing her hands up in the air. "She doesn't disserve him, she never has, and she never will. I mean look at her, even as a vampire she is so plain and ordinary."

"Now that's enough!" Esme yelled as she got to her feet, I could see Tanya was tack aback by her outburst; Esme was never one to yell. "You have no right to say that!"

"But it's true, and you all know it!" Tanya replied looking from one face to another, seeking some form of back up.

"Says who?" Alice asked calmly.

"Says me! He shouldn't be with her, she doesn't disserve him!" She said pointing to me accursedly. The anger was starting to boil over; I was ready to kill this bitch, until I felt Edwards soothing hand on my thigh, calming me.

"He should be with me! I disserve him; we would be so perfect together 'Edward and Tanya Cullen' it just fits."

This time I did shoot up in anger, standing inches in front of her.

"Tanya, I think you should leave" I ground out through my teeth.

Tanya just looked past me and walked over to Edward who was now standing, ready to stop me from doing something stupid, or to stop her from hurting me, or maybe both, who knew? "Edward honey," She said as she reached him, placing her hand on his chest "tell them, tell them it's me you want and not her."

Edward stepped back from her hand glaring at her.

"Hah! And here I always thought vampires couldn't dream!" I heard Alice say, her voice dry and humorless.

I saw Tanya glare at Alice, almost like she was about to attack her, and I instinctively put myself between the two of them, she had no right hurting my family, this was between me and her.

"Tanya," Edward started gently, and everyone looked at him shocked. "How could you possibly ever be so deluded as to think that I could ever want you over my Bella?"

Tanya looked shocked.

"You don't mean that, you're just saying that because that's what you're family thinks, and you don't want to disappoint them." She said fiercely, as if trying to intimidate a small child into agreeing with her.

"I think it's time you leave" Carlisle said, standing and making his way over to her slowly, carefully.

"No, you don't mean that." She replied again.

"You're no longer welcome in our house, nor in any of our lives" Edward said menacingly.

"That's not up to you" Tanya turned on Edward suddenly. "You don't get to decide what they want to do or who they want to see." She replied smugly.

"You're right" I said as I turned to Emmett motioning for him to have his say.

"Get lost!" He said as he pointed to the door. One by one I turned to the others and they all pointed to the door.

"Right." I grabbed one arm while Alice grabbed the other.

"It was nice of you to stop by" I said sarcastically as we dropped her on the front porch. We went to walk back inside, before I turned to her "Oh, and if you do bother us again, I won't hesitate to kill you, see ya!" and then I slammed the door in her face.

I walked back into the living room where everyone was laughing and I joined them happily, feeling my spirits lift some more.

After a while of talking in the lounge room, all the couples went their separate ways, as Alice dragged my upstairs to show me what she bought me. There were bags of clothes lying all over the floor, and I marveled at how she would have fit them all in the car with four other people in it.

We went through several different outfits and I soon found out she had in fact visited Victoria Secrets for me once again. I grumbled a quick thanks and took everything to my room dropping the bags on the floor. I walked over to Edward who was sitting on the couch reading a book, plopping down beside him. I rested my head on his shoulder as he finished the page he was on before closing the book.

"Let me guess," He said as he glanced at the bags. "You hate my sister?" He asked raising a perfect eyebrow.

"No, I love our sister, I hate Victoria Secrets." He laughed lightly as he pulled me on his lap and I rested my head on his chest listening to the even breathing sounds.

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