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A/N-Ok thank you for reading the story. I hope this will not make you stop because Edward is really kind of a prick in this chapter. Again I would suggest reading til I see you again if you have any questions about what's going on. Please excuse any mistakes; I'm sure I have many. And please please review! I write so many words the least you can do is write me a few .Also if you want an EPOV let me know…I won't write one unless requested.I hope you enjoy!

-Ali 3

Bella-

I lay my head on the desk and listened to Mr. Jefferson drone. The heavy fog still clouded my thoughts. The atmosphere I had dreaded at school today wasn't as near as bad as I expected …It was much worse. I was hoping that no one would notice Edwards distance but the entire student body immediately knew we were on the outs before I entered the building.

My truck was still disabled not that it mattered because Jacob refused to let me walk to school let alone drive. In fairness I could hardly blame him; I could barely take but a few steps down the hall in my sedated condition. Instead he chose to drop me outside the school just as Jessica entered. Needless to say the rumors started flying before I even stepped out of the car. Edward didn't seem to care. He never bothered to glance at me, let alone get close enough speak to me strangely disappearing every time I even came close. I thought perhaps in class he would be forced to hear me out but I was disappointed again, he rearranged his schedule to the best of his ability not to be around me. We still had two classes for those he just moved seats.

Lunch was miserable as well. I bought my food having no desire to eat any of it. I decided to just sit and sleep when I realized I had nowhere to go. I couldn't sit with Edward obviously yet the alternative was the seat beside Lauren or I could exile myself further and sit alone. My thoughts raced but I finally gave in and turned to sit alone at the small table in the corner. To my great surprise Alice was sitting there.

"Alice" I placed my tray on the table and slid into the standard issue orange plastic chair.

"Shut up" she snarled teeth clenched under her breath. I stopped obviously at her rudeness. My face fell.

"Oh not you Bella" she smiled placing her icy cold hand on mine. "Edwards being difficult about me sitting here but you're still my friend right?" she looked at me helplessly like I had just taken away her credit card.

"Of course Alice." I sighed in relief. "I just want you to understand the thing with Edward…it's not…he won't even talk to me to explain."

She nodded her head. "I don't know what went on Bella. I saw what he saw but I still don't believe it. None of the family does. I wish I could help but…I, I can't" her perfect face crinkled with worry.

"I understand." I choked. "I know Edward makes things difficult for you…"

"Oh no it's not that..." She seemed shocked I'd even consider that. "It's just that…well…"she whispered the next part as if it were a terrible secret. My visions lately they don't make sense. I can't piece together anything." She looked as if she could cry if that were possible. "There are holes."

"Holes? What kind of holes?"

"Well, explained things. We know I can't see with the dog hanging around but this is different. Its little random uneventful things that all happen at once and those events block out the right event. I never know what to believe is going to come true anymore." She seemed almost panicked.

"A good example is going to buy a dress…"

I gave her a questioning look.

"OK maybe not a Dress…but the grocery store. I can see you deciding debating between chicken, hamburger, and turkey…you debate and debate and you pick the turkey only when you finish checking out…you bought pizza?" She huffed in irritation, smacking the table lightly. "Where did the pizza come from and how you check out with it without me knowing?"

I had no idea what to say to her but true to Alice she just kept going.

"Jasper says he isn't worried, that I'm overreacting but I don't believe him. Something isn't right." She fidgeted.

"What do the others think?" I whisper. "Carlisle, Edward" I stuttered out his name.

"I haven't told them. I'm waiting until the Denali's leave…the sisters don't need to be involved." She grimaced.

"Edward doesn't see what is happening to you?" I asked confused.

"He probably does but is just not realizing. I try to keep it to myself. He's been a bit preoccupied with his own worries lately." She stared at me sadly.

"Oh Alice" I almost cry. "I really need to explain to him. If he would just give me a chance!"

"Don't worry. We'll fix this!" she promised. "You're still coming to the house this evening right?" she asked excitedly.

I had forgotten about the sleepover. It was the farthest thing from my mind with all that was going on between Edward and me.

"I don't know Alice." I backpedaled. "I don't think me coming would be a good idea. He already…"

"This isn't about him though!" she argued. "It's about me and Rose and the Denali sisters. You can't let Tanya win!" her eyes burned with intensity.

"It's not a game Alice" I pleaded.

"It is to her! She thinks that Edward is all hers now. That you're too weak to fight for him. Prove to her, Prove to him that she's wrong."

Her words struck me hard. Prove to Edward that I would fight for him. Didn't he always prove to me he would fight for me, with the exception of who he thought I chose hadn't he always fought for me with James and Mike, his own family?

"Your right Alice!" I agreed. She wants a fight I will bring one. I just don't know how to fight with a vampire. "I giggled.

"You've been in enough fights with Edward; you know plenty. We fight Dirty" she grinned.

I felt much better after lunch. Alice had lifted my spirits greatly. I ignored Jessica as she continued to pry gossip from me. I ignored the rumors that swirled. I even ignored Edward ignoring me. The fog continues to slowly lift and I finished school with little to no homework.

Jake was there afterschool again to pick me up and dropped me off again at Newton's store. I reassured him I was fine and that I would get a ride with someone since he wasn't able to get me this evening. He seemed a little leery but agreed. I was only a few minutes late but Mr. Newton didn't look happy. He waved me over and explained the new display I would be setting up. I worked at getting the diagram perfect only to find Mrs. Newton didn't like the location and chose to have it moved to the opposite end of the store and I had to start over. I had barely finished the placing the last lantern when I heard the radio report of the yet another missing hiker had turned up dead. A cold shiver slid over my body as I tried not to dwell on the fact that she was out there.

I didn't think it would ever make it to closing time but was thankful for the solitude. The Newton's had left for their monthly club meeting and I rehearsed my confession to Edward at least twenty times each scenario ending different than the first. The next time I looked at the clock I realized I could start the process of shutdown and headed to lock up. It was late and I would be lying if I said the thought of walking home in the dark wasn't a bit frightening. I could feel the eyes staring at me although I could see no one around. I focused on turning the keys correctly but kept fumbling them. In my increased speed I dropped them. I picked them up almost screamed when I saw a figure beside me.

"Geez Bella…you are such a chicken" Mike declared leaning his hand against the glass I had just cleaned.

"Oh um Hi" I blurted out finishing up with the door. "Do you need something?" I asked pointing inside.

"Nope. I just thought maybe I could give you a ride home? I noticed you haven't been driving your truck and I doubted that Edward would be picking you up." He smiled a little too creepy for my liking.

"I was just about to call Alice actually."

"No need for her to come all this way…I can drive you" he offered whole heartily. "I got my new car today!" he seemed pleasantly happy.

"I don't think that would be the best idea, Mike" I said honestly.

"Come on Bella! It's just a ride home."

I debated this. Really. I knew it was a bad decision but I didn't want to walk home. I had told Jacob I would get a ride.

"Fine" I snapped. "No funny business." I demanded.

He held up his hands as if innocent. I begrudgingly got into his car.

Mike had kept his word and delivered me safely home. If only he had continue to keep it as he drove me to the Cullen's.

I asked Mike if he minded taking me to the Cullen house and he jumped at the chance. He dropped me off at the house so I could pack my overnight bag and I threw my necessities in it as quickly as I could. I wasn't gone long but I could tell Mike was getting impatient.

The car he drove now was smaller than the Suburban. It was still black but it was almost like a sports car. The insides were small and everything cramped. Mike was gripping the wheel hard as I climbed back in and gunned it before I had even put my seatbelt on. We flew down the road, nothing compared to the way Edward drove, but still faster than Charlie would consider safe; apparently the last car accident didn't seem to have affected him any in his driving habits.

We sped through the town, Mike shifting the gears with his one good foot, his hand caressing my leg as he did. We were less than a quarter of a mile to the manor when Mike pulled off the road in a shaded part of the forest.

"What's wrong" I began when I felt his hand slid over my leg.

"Bella" he began softly.

"Oh NO" I slapped his hand away from my leg.

He grabbed for me again but I tried to escape. It didn't work he grabbed my legs pulling me toward him. The more I fought him, the larger grinned.

"Come on Bella, just give in." He said as he pinned me under him, accidently ripping my shirt.

I spit at him and he slapped me his football ring catching my cheekbone, I could feel the trickle of blood from the small cut that it left.

"Edward isn't going to save you this time…you really did a number on him" He breathed into my neck. His hands unpinned mine and started pulling at my jeans. I fumbled around until I grasped something hard. I pulled the large black flashlight above my head and smacked Mike as hard as I could.

He grabbed his head and I kicked him off of me. It was enough of a distraction to claw my way out of the car. I fell flat on the gravel scraping my hands and stumbled as ran into the dark forest of the Cullen house as fast as I could. Mike didn't follow.

I got to the door and tried to calm myself. Mike wouldn't dare touch me here. I tried to control gain my composure, and knocked on the door.

Rosalie opened the door and instantly she stopped breathing. "What happened?" she asked in a panic as she took in my appearance. I just shook my head and she pulled me inside.

"Bella" she said quietly holding me by the arm. "Are you alright? Did anyone hurt you?" she said quietly and more gentle than I'd ever her speak to anyone.

I shook my head. "Mike" I managed to sob out and she nodded leading me up the stairs avoiding everyone…or at least I had hoped to avoid everyone but I forgot about the blood. Edward suddenly appeared as from nowhere eyes were bright and anxious although black as coal.

"You're alright." It wasn't a question it was a statement.

"Mike got a hold of her." Rosalie informed him.

He stared at her for only a second before he crushed me.

"I'm not interested in whom she chooses to date and whatever happens on them is none of my concern." He said coldly as he stormed out of the house. Rosalie was staring at the door still opened mouthed. I could feel the air sucked from my throat as I choked back my tears.

Rosalie pursed her lips. "Let's get you to my room. "She managed after a moment with a smile. "I'll kick his ass later" she promised as we ascended the staircase.

"You can rest in here." She said softly opening the door to a casual elegant suite. It wasn't at all what I had pictured Rosalie choosing yet it fit. Browns and Beiges with a hint of gold.

"It's beautiful" I commented as I sat on the bed.

"Thank you, I would have liked something a little more classic but you have to be very careful with Emmett. " she smiled. "He makes messes." She shook her head. I could truly see her love for him although it was sometimes not obvious.

"Emmett won't mind?" I asked my voice shaky.

"No, the boys are going to play video games in the parlor. Do you have any other clothes?"

I stared at her. "My pajamas…oh I left those in Mike's car." I bit my lip wondering what to do next.

"No worries just help yourself to whatever you can find. The sisters went out for a bit with Carmen and Eleazer but they should be back shortly. I'll send Alice up in a little while, she can figure out what to do next."

"Thank you Rosalie." I said truthfully.

She simply nodded in understanding and quietly left the room. I lay down for about half an hour trying to calm myself. When I felt more like secure I dug around in Rosalie draw but found nothing but tailored clothes. Instead I dug around in Emmett's draw and found a t-shirt that was three sizes two big but I put it on anyway and rolled up the sleeves and bottom. It still swallowed me but it was comfortable.

I found my way downstairs and saw Edward and Jasper in a heated argument. His eyes landed on me and scowled sending cold chills down my spine. I quickly went the opposite way. I ran straight into Alice.

"UM NO!" she pointed her pixie like finger at the shirt I was wearing. "I refuse to have you wear that hideous thing at my party" she shook her head.

"Its Tanya's party and it isn't hideous!" I defended its soft, warm, and comfortable. "

"March" she demanded nodding to the stairs again. I sighed. It just wasn't worth the fight.

We got to her room and she scrounged around in her closet and pulled out a plain white box with some French lettering. "I was saving this for you but … her trialed off… "Just put it on."

I choked at the little red nightgown in the box. "Alice, really I don't think it will matter. You should have heard what he said, how he looked at me." I gave her a questioning look. "I think it's over." I hung my head.

"Oh come off it Bella. He's hurting. Granted that's no excuse for him to act that way but still if you want him its time you start taking this seriously. You have got to lure Edward attention back to you and I guarantee that Tanya won't be wearing a t-shirt three sizes too big." She stared at me.

"Fine" I stomped my foot grabbing the tiny silky garment from the box. It was so fancy. "But this is the last time I use undergarments to fight Edward!" I muttered.

"That will change after you marry him" she said quietly under her breath.

"What?" I said turning back from the bathroom door.

"Oh nothing" she replied smiling

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"He will know something is up Alice." I grumbled as I stepped out the bathroom. I never dress like this"

"Exactly. He knows I dressed you and would expect nothing less. Now go over there and knock on his door and see if he will talk with you. I can't imagine him not wanting to with you looking so hot!" she squealed.

I nodded my head, fiddling with the piece of hair escaping from my ponytail. She stood behind me and watched as I knocked on the door.

Edward opened it and stepped back surprised.

"I'm really sorry to bother you and I know you're busy and you don't want to talk to me but please if I could just explain."

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath out in frustration. "Leave. You have to go. NOW. He demanded."

I shook my head, tears pooling. I glanced behind him and saw Tanya coming up behind him.
"Hi Bella" she smiled falsely. I was picking out some music for tonight? Do you have any preferences?" she asked placing her hand on Edwards shoulder. Alice was right. If I thought this nightgown was revealing I looked like a nun compared to her.

"No. I was just leaving." I gave my best imitation of a smile back and headed toward the living room.

"I would like to start the party Tanya so bring the music downstairs. NOW. "I heard Alice bark.

"Fine" she said in a flat voice and followed me down.

The rest of the night I tried to be in a good mood for Alice's sake. She really was excited even if Tanya was the actual hostess.

The living room had pillows and blankets all over the floor and the TV ran old movies although we didn't really watch them. I let Alice paint my toe nails as Rosalie braided her hair. She looked stunning in her almond pajama set and Kate and Irina wore matching short sets. They flipped through fashion magazines. Tanya never seemed satisfied with anything for very long and it wasn't but a few minutes before midnight that she decided it was time for Truth or Dare.

I wasn't the only one uncomfortable with this, Rosalie flat out told Tanya NO before Alice talked her into it.

"Party Pooper" she grumbled and started with Irina.

"Truth or Dare"

"Truth" Irina declared.

"What is one thing you love and hate most about the human race?" she asked.

"Injustice" she laughed. "Everyone should always get what is coming to them and Love because it's what makes a life worth living." She looked around the room. "Rosalie "

"Yes…"she stated dryly. "Truth or Dare"

"Truth"

"What is your dream life?" she asked.

Rosalie looked as if she had hit her with bricks.

"Rosalie" Alice asked.

"No its fine." …."Bella life" she muttered.

"What?" I scoffed.

"You have the perfect life!" she turned to me and huffed. "You can have anyone. You can get married and have children and grandchildren and grow old together with the man you love. You can rock on the porch together until one of you dies and then you can die too! And what do you want to do; you want to throw it away to become one of us! A monster! Its selfish!" she threw down her pillow and left us all there.

"Wow!" Kate breathed.

"I, I had no idea she felt that way." I said picking at my freshly painted nails.

"Alright Bella than it's your turn. Truth or Dare." Alice scolded.

"Truth" I accepted.

"Were you ever going to accept Edwards marriage proposal?" she asked. .

Now it was my turn to be floored. I didn't know what to say, luckily I didn't have too.

"Marriage Proposal…He asked you to Marry him" Tanya practically screamed.

"Yes...he"

"Was this before or after I kissed him Alice?" she ranted.

I heard that wrong, I had to have heard that wrong. She kissed Edward.

"What?" I cried.

"Bella, Alice looked freakishly afraid. Bella calm down."

"Tanya kept ranting Irina and Kate trying to talk her down."

"You knew about this" I asked Alice. "When did he kiss her?"

"It was a long time ago…It didn't mean anything, she kissed him"

I was freaking out. "He had made me seem ashamed with Jacob and yet nothing happened between us yet he neglected to tell me about a kiss! How dare he "I screamed at her.

"Bella…"

"NO Alice! NO excuses from you either! Why didn't you tell me! You're supposed to be my friend remember?!"

"I am your friend Bella!"

"No…no you why …why would you keep this from me!"

I happened to remember than the words from this summer. "He bribed me"

"The car" I cried "you sold me out for a car"

"No Bella"

"I hope you enjoy it Alice. I really do. I hope it was worth our friendship." I was having a hard time seeing.

"What's going on" Jasper asked as the boys stood watching us from the hallway.

"Nothing" I cried as Edward stepped forward. I don't know why I did what I did next because I knew it was stupid but I hauled off as hard as I could and hit him. The pain vibrated down my arm but I felt numb.

"You wanted her Edward, she's all yours!" I cried and ran down the driveway.

I was done with them all. Alice, Edward, the whole family had all betrayed me. Let Victoria come I thought as I walked toward home in the dark. She couldn't hurt me much worse than they had just done. What else could possibly happen to me?

And that's when it began to rain.