Disclaimer: I own nothing which is a pity because it would be cool to own it all, but I'll be content with just diabolical manipulation of awesome characters! No copyright of anything intended just bored outta my mind and need a little fun!
A/N-thanks for waiting so patiently guys, I haven't forgot you I swear life's been in the way with new baby and all. I wanted to finish up my other story Hot off the Presses first before I updated this again but I didn't realize until a couple days ago that it's been like six months which is crazy where did all that time go so anyway I'm updating for you now and I PROMISE at LEAST a monthly update if not more frequently. Please review if your still reading, let me know what if you liked it or not, any suggestions or just to say hey and remember this is fanfic…so have fun with it, excuse my mistakes (after all I'm not perfect, hard to believe I know) and enjoy!
PS again this is a sequel so If you haven't read Til I see you again you might be a little lost really recommend you do…give it a few chapters to grow on you!
BPOV-
Edward took the news of me tutoring Jacob much better than I expected.
"I'll rip the mongrels leg off!" his beautiful face contorted in anger and disgust. He gripped the steering wheel of the Volvo so tightly that his fingers molded into the plastic.
"Why are you so upset, I'm just helping him out and it's only for a little while?" I muttered hoping to calm his fury. "Charlie practically forced me into it."
"I don't care Bella! Buy the dog cliff notes and tell him to shove off!" he spat.
"Edward!" I shouted not believing his reaction.
"What! I'm serious! It's another ploy to gain your affections." He growled pulling into his regular parking spot shutting off the engine.
"You're being ridiculous."
"Am I?" he turned to face me, one arm on the headrest the other on the wheel.
"Yes!" I opened the door to get out of the car.
"You seem to forget love, that I have a better grasp of people than you do," he pointed to his head. "If you think he doesn't have a hidden agenda you're more gullible than I thought!"
"Excuse me!" I whipped my head around. "Please tell me you didn't just say what I thought you said!"
He just looked at the dashboard. I grabbed my backpack and slammed the door heading inside to class.
My backpack suddenly disappeared from my shoulder, making me jump. I hadn't realized that Edward was right beside me, now carrying the heavy bag on his stone shoulder. You would think by now I would be used to his "unique" abilities.
"Why can't he just watch the movie like everyone else?" He grumbled as we took our seats for class.
I ignored his comment and opened my history notebook to a blank page and began to aimlessly doodle unspecific shapes across the bottom corner. Edward waited impatiently for me to respond and when I didn't he took a deep breath and let it out in a huff.
" I'll pay for a different tutor" he offered gently placing his hand over my own and rubbing my knuckles with his thumb in order to get my attention, I looked up to find his butterscotch eyes burned with sincerity and something that I couldn't place.
"We've been over this Edward! You need to trust me." I added a sigh.
"It's not you I don't trust, " He whispered. "I don't have a good feeling about this?" He leaned his head closer to mine; his nose nuzzling my ear.
"Stop that," I tried not to smile but a giggle escaped. I pulled slightly away from him. "I've already told him I would help; I'm not going to let Jake fail because you have a bad feeling?"
"It's more than just a bad feeling," He sighed rubbing his hair. "When I said you were gullible earlier I didn't mean to offend you, it's… just for a moment I wish you could realize how desirable you are, not only to me but to every other male in this town. I mean it's hard enough to deal with the normal high school idiots' infatuations, at least I keep telling myself they will pass but to deal with Jacob." His teeth clenched together.
"Jake's a friend, that's all." I argued impatiently.
"Bella he's a threat. He's not going to give up. He's fighting for more than just your heart; he's fighting for your soul too." He grasped my face in his cool hands and I shivered.
"Edward don't you know that all of me belongs to you." I whispered.
"I hope so because I won't share you. I'm selfish that way" he said seriously.
"You monster" I teased breathing in his scent.
He chuckled kissing the top of my hair. "We'll talk about this more later." He promised adding "number five is a trick question."
I sighed as Mr. Yates started class with a pop quiz.
As soon as school was finished Edward dropped me off outside the house. The silence was deafening, he was still upset about today especially after what happened at lunch.
Flashback
We had walked to the cafeteria, I excused myself to go to the restroom while Edward went to grab us, well me, lunch. Alice had skipped school today, Edward didn't elaborate why so I just assumed she was hitting the mall again, probably buying more clothing for me, the thought made me cringe. After drying my hands on one of the sandpaper towels and tossing it in a wastebasket in the girls bathroom, I gave myself a once over in the square mirror above the sink. I looked fairly nice in my new jeans and white long-sleeved shirt, the red camisole underneath and my favorite Keds.
I just turned the corner of the hall when I felt something at the base of my feet and I tripped. My hands sprawled out in front of me and I skidded down the hall. I looked up to see what I'd fallen over but I didn't see anything in particular but upon further observation I saw Lauren ,Tyler and Mike with his cane, standing by the door, a snide smirk on Lauren's face as she sipped her on her lunch (if you consider diet coke lunch) ,and a twitch of humor on Mikes.
"Oh Bella, you should really watch where you're going." Tyler guffawed.
"Yeah, Isabella, if you're not careful, you might end up getting hurt." Mike spoke slowly, his words were sometimes difficult to understand since the accident, but I could tell he meant the last part to be a threat.
The only person who seemed genuine was Lauren. I should have known better.
"Here Bella, let me help you up." Lauren offered her hand and as I took it I felt the cold slide down my back.
"OH MY!" Lauren feigned horror. "My drink spilled, I'm soooo sorry!" she sniggered.
"Its fine" I spat as I stood taking off the now ruined shirt, leaving only the camisole and wiping the dirt off my jeans.
"Well maybe I should help pay for it, unless you stole that as well?" she whispered maliciously pointing to the shirt that I was now carrying.
"What?" I stuttered feeling my face turned ashen.
"My step-sister is the one who checked you out at the bookstore, she emailed me this." She spout pulling out her phone and playing a surveillance video from that day.
"You'd better be on the lookout Bella," Mike grinned. "You never know who's watching you."
My head snapped at his choice of words. That was initially what the first note had said. I started to shake slightly when I felt Edwards arm snake around my waist and pull me behind him.
"Is everything alright Bella?" Edward asked his voice hard; his gaze focused on Mike.
"Overprotective much Cullen?" Mike laughed darkly.
"When I need to be, Newton." He returned hatefully. "Bella, lunch is almost over, we should go." His caramel eyes met mine, his voice now gentle. I nodded my head giving one last glance backward toward the instigators.
"What was that all about?" Edward questioned as he pulled out my seat for me at the cafeteria.
"It was nothing." I argued.
"That's why Newton is blissfully happy and Lauren is out a diet coke which happens to now reside on your clothing?" he raised his eyebrow.
"Yes"
"Bella if you're having problems with Mike again…"
"Edward its nothing, can we please drop it." I asked picking what I assumed was an enchilada.
"Mike is dangerous, I don't think…"
"You know what Edward," I said exasperated. "According to you everyone is dangerous! You continually warn me about Mike, Jacob, even yourself and your family... oh and let's not forget to mention that somewhere out there is Victoria and the Volturi, hell Edward even I'm a danger to myself so if you value my sanity will you please just for once just drop it!" I snapped throwing down my fork and walking away.
We hadn't spoken for the rest of the day. He sat now just staring straight out the window of the car, deep in thought. I don't think he even noticed that I had gotten out. I walked over to the driver's side and pecked on the window and he slowly rolled the window down.
"Are you coming in?" I asked hoping to let him know I wasn't angry.
"No, Jacob will be here soon, I think for both our sakes I should leave."
"But you'll be here tonight afterwards, right?" I bit my lip.
"Of course, ten o'clock." He promised solemnly giving me a small peck on the cheek. It felt empty though, almost as empty as his eyes.
"Ok" I nodded. "I'll be waiting."
He just smiled half heartily and disappeared down the road. Jacob arrived a few minutes later.
By the time Jake finished eating Charlie out of house and home, we really didn't do much other than go over characters. I thought since it was our first session we would take it slow and Jake did pretty well but I could tell he was bored. He couldn't sit still for more than a few minutes. I really didn't think it had anything to do with the subject matter. Jake admitted he'd never been an "A" student; he'd averaged mostly "C's and an occasional "D" but he'd never actually failed a class. His sisters were the smart ones he'd said. He just couldn't concentrate.
We wrapped up early and I gave Jake some "homework". I wanted him to read the first act and try to summarize what he could or write down any questions he couldn't. We decided it would probably be best to meet twice a week. Tuesdays and Thursdays when Charlie had evening shift.
Jacob stayed for dinner again which thrilled Charlie and they sat talking for awhile before I excused myself for bed. I heard Jake yell his goodbye around nine. I had an hour to kill before Edward returned so I picked up Pride and Prejudice from my nightstand and began reading from where I left off.
I don't know when I dozed off but when I woke up a little after one the moonlight was seeping through the window. I rolled over hoping to find Edward beside me but he wasn't. I looked around but there was no sign he had ever been in the room. I tried calling him but no one answered, he wasn't picking up on his cell phone either. Panicked I called Alice; when I couldn't get in contact with her I went into hysterics and threw on my jacket not bothering changing from my pajamas.
I wasn't sure if Charlie heard the truck start but it was the least of my worries at this point. All I could think about as I drove toward the Cullen's' house was that Edward had abandoned me again. The insecurities I thought had long been dealt with flooded back and I was almost hyperventilating by the time I reach the door. Pounding as loudly as I could even though it was highly unnecessary considering that vampires lived here, I was relieved when Alice answered the door. I leaped and clung to her body.
"Shhh…Bella, its okay. We're here. " She whispered in a soothing tone as she tried to reassure me. Her small body tense still not accustomed to my unnatural closeness.
"Why?" I stumbled over the words, my breathing rapid, and the tears slowly dissolving.
"I was hunting…I must have left my phone here, I didn't see you until you were on your way. I came rushing back."
"Edward?" I choked.
Her small lips grimaced. "Don't worry, He's here too, but before you see him we really need to get you upstairs and clean you up Bella," she said almost dragging me to the stairs. "You look horrible."
"Is he alright, It's not like him to forget…"
I heard Edwards chuckle come from the living room, along with the tinkling of my lullaby on the piano.
"Edward, "I cried abandoning Alice and running to the living room tears streaming from my face prepared for him to engulf me in his arms but they were already full …they held someone else.
A/N-ok guys I know not much of a mystery but at least I updated right? Click the little button, you can do it…I know you can! Click it and maybe just maybe I'll have another chapter on let's say…Wed? BUT ONLY IF YOU REVIEW ALL I WANT IS SAY FIVE?
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