Summary: Months after the rest of the Cullens' return, and during the her senior year, Bella finds herself content but wary. With her future to think about and Victoria out to get her- tension is no stranger. And what happens when Edward finally returns- but his presence only complicates things?

" We'll get through this Bella, because we have each other."

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. Stephanie Meyer is the respective owner, I'm just fooling around with the characters.

Bella sat at her desk, chewing her bottom lip- as per usual whenever she was in deep thought or worried about something. Her index finger thumped lightly against the surface of her desk, careful not to draw attention to herself as her history teacher was currently lecturing the class on the background stories of Mrs. Thompson's personal favorite love interests of the early thirteenth century- Romeo and Juliet.

It had been covered before, the year earlier actually- with Bella's history teacher in her junior year, so it didn't need much of Bella's attention.

Ever since Alice had spoken to her that morning in the girls bathroom about Edward, she had been completely on edge.

She tried not to be- she knew it wasn't healthy for her to be worrying. But it was hard, knowing he could now be some kind of threat.

It was hard, seeing as he seemed to be particularly upset with her.

Even though he hadn't exactly told that to her, she could see it that day.. in his eyes.

They had been so dark, it was like he hadn't even fed for months at a time- and that was definitely not normal for a Cullen especially. They always fed when they needed to, because they luckily always had their resources nearby to fed from- or if they didn't, it would be easy to travel nearby. Because they knew that if they were to starve themselves, it would only be dangerous for the humans around them.

They were usually able to compose themselves- but they weren't perfect.

They were still vampires.

But even though just thinking about that stare Edward gave her unsettling chills, she couldn't help but feel anger as well.

He knew now, that she and Emmett were together, and that's why he looked so upset- but in all reality it was she that deserved to be apprehensive with him.

After all, it was he who had decided to leave her, and he seemed extremely set on not coming back- he had been gone for almost a year- until recently.

And now he was here, and all Bella could think about- was how much better off she would be if he never returned at all.

She had enough to think about- with Victoria lurking somewhere, waiting for the right time to avenge her mate's death.

And Jacob.

Jacob.

She hadn't even found the time to go see him lately, not after he and his other wolf pals took care of Laurent. She knew it had to be Jacob- that russet- brown wolf that flung the vampire away from her and stopped to look into her eyes. They were bigger than a human's of course, but they were those same warm, deep brown eyes that were definitely her best friend's.

She had figured it out after talking with Emmett and Rosalie that night- before when she found out that there was some treaty keeping vampires and shape shifters apart. A treaty the Cullens had made with an Ephraim Black- and it didn't take much after learning that to put together that Billy, and Jacob especially, were related to him.

Not to mention, Jacob had told her once before at the First Beach of his ancestors being descendants of wolves.

Back when he was actually talking to her.

She didn't even get a chance to thank him after she had passed out in Emmett's arms; and even when she had awoke later that day, there was absolutely no sign of him. They hadn't exactly left things on a reasonable note when she paid his house a visit the first time, and she just hoped that they wouldn't end it like that.

They were best friends after all. At least... she hoped that they were.

" Bella!" Bella snapped her head up at the sudden shout and blushed as she noticed her classmates leaving their seats and out the door, some staring at her before the left. She shook her head slowly and averted her eyes to Angela, who had placed herself in front of Bella's desk- and was currently smiling down at her, but with her eyes furrowed in confusion.

She stifled a laugh as Bella slowly got up from her seat, grabbing her backpack with her.

" Did you seriously not hear the bell Bella? Mrs. Thompson stopped trying to get your attention an hour ago."

Bella blushed. " Oh- sorry. I just... had a lot on my mind." Angela nodded slowly, seeming to be completely understanding. The two waved at Mrs. Thompson who was cleaning her chalkboard, and gave a particular wary glance at Bella- who only looked away, chuckling nervously as she walked out with Angela. The other brunette sighed and tucked her hair behind her ear.

" I completely understand. There's Prom in three months. And I still have photos for Yearbook I have to take and organize, not to mention that French test on Thursday with Madame Taylor- and oh yeah, filling out college applications for the fall semester before the deadlines- which is something we definitely have to do together right? My mom wouldn't mind having different company over for a change anyway. It's been a while since she's met you."

Bella nodded. " Yeah, I actually need to do that soon. And your mom, she's really nice. Funny too."

Angela laughed. " She tries extra hard when she meets someone for the first time. So why don't you come over this weekend and we can get started?"

" Okay." Bella replied smiling. She definitely needed to prepare herself for her future, college in particular.

Truth was, she had never even found the time to find a college she wanted to attend yet.

" I would ask Jessica over, but she might be busy with cheer practice that day. And you know how obnoxious she can be when she's surrounded by' important decisions' like that." Angela quoted the blonde with a laugh, and Bella laughed too. Jessica was definitely a character.

" So what was on your mind? I'm sorry, I never exactly asked you before I opened my big mouth and blabber-"

" No it's okay." Bella intersected, with a sigh. " It's actually um, about my best friend. We got into an argument a while back and I haven't really spoke to him since."

"Hmm, care to elaborate?" Angela asked.

" I-It was about.. something stupid really. It's just really been bugging me since we've always been close. Before I moved here to stay with my dad, I actually lived here as a kid, but back then it was when my parents were still together. They knew some friends in La Push at the reservation- and that's how I met him."

" Oh wow." Angela replied. " That must have been hard when you had to leave and move again. You were staying with your mom after that right?"

" Yeah, for a while. But I decided to move back here with my dad. My mom, she's actually dating this baseball player Phil. He's a great guy, and they just seem so happy together. They travel from loft to penthouse to home again whenever he has a game so I would have had to live somewhere that I could easily settle and go to school you know?"

Angela nodded. " I understand. But wow that must be nice for her."

" I'm thinking it is."

" Is that why the Chief is so... gruff?" Angela asked slowly and Bella bit her bottom lip to keep from laughing.

" He's always been that way, and he really doesn't mind it much. He's even said it himself, as long as she's happy. But I'm hoping one day he'll find a woman that'll make him equally as happy. He really deserves it-" Bella's sentence was cut short when someone bumped her in the shoulder. She gasped a little at the slight force, and looked up at the guy responsible.

And just like that, she could have swore her heart stopped. As if in slow motion, she recognized exactly who he was.

Dark sunglasses covered his eyes as he passed her, but not before giving her a smirk. Her eyes were wide, and she looked over her shoulder- with Angela already shouting at the guy who passed them.

" Hey, watch it jerk!"

He didn't turn to acknowledge her, and before she knew it he had disappeared into the crowd.

"Hey Bella are you alright?"

She couldn't find the words to describe how uneasy she felt right then, and rubbed her shoulder as the pain started to wear off.

She nodded though as Angela looked to her concernedly, and Angela narrowed her eyes, shaking her head.

" I hope college doesn't have pompous idiots like that crawling around. And only assholes wear sunglasses indoors." Angela scoffed.

Bella wanted to laugh at that, but she couldn't.

That had been Edward, she was sure of it.

Or maybe... her mind was tricks playing tricks on her.

Either way, she was definitely starting to feel uneasy.

Author's Note: Okay so, since I actually had time to write today, I was able to put this chapter together.

Thank you guys so much for reading, and I hope you liked it!

Also, if you have also heard of the death of amazing Glee cast member Cory Monteith aka Finn Hudson, then you have to be as saddened about this loss as I am. I actually didn't even learn of his battle with a drug addiction prior to this, so this was a COMPLETE shock to me when my Nana called me into the room to ask me if I knew who he was.

And when I saw that name on the screen, I was absolutely heartbroken. He was a great character on Glee- so funny and smart, and he seemed like an equally amazing guy I would have loved to meet one day. He had everything going for him, not to mention he was about to marry Lea Michele in two weeks, and I can only imagine the pain the she's going through right now.

I only wish their families and the their Glee family will be able to get through this in one piece.

He will definitely be sorely missed.

I will definitely be watching Glee now, including the older seasons, with a heavy heart.

Rest in Paradise dude, I think we can all say that you are only " taking the Midnight train going anywhere.."

And with that my readers, I bid you farewell.

Until the next chapter.

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