Vanilla Salt
Jukebox: One Time - Justin Bieber [He's 15 and sounds like puberty hasn't smacked him yet. Yikes!]
Chapter 9 - Cruel.
A/N: I don't know if I should be sorry or not that I didn't update quick enough.. eheh! But I do have to thank Lexi and AidenSmith for pushing my ass in the right direction. Thanks so much! I was going to finish this last week but so much happened.. I'll post my woe's down at the bottom for anyone who cares! ( I also was going to finish this last night but my friend began talking to me about her weird sex life.. I had to stop and listen!)
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Alice's P.o.V
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Two weeks flat. It two a full two weeks for Bella to bounce back into being.. well.. Bella. She went through stages of deep depression but never once blamed Edward. For hours she would stare at herself in the body length mirror, go to her bed only to grip her hair in frustration for a couple minutes before going back in front of the mirror. Was she watching to see if her stomach would bulge at any moment? Many times I wanted to reach out and hug her, to tell her it will all be alright but I knew it wouldn't. And I couldn't hug her because we both knew she had to struggle through with this stage by herself.
Many times I wanted to search through her contact list on her cell phone, call Edward and tell him to help her. She was suffering by herself. And it hurt me to see her like I held back because she wouldn't like it. She was going to do this all by herself.
Charlie had tried asking me what was wrong with Bella. All I could come up with was a "Shes just going through one of those teenager fazes". Yeah, right. A lot of teenagers got knocked up, by accident or intentional. But Bella had dreams that were supposed to be filled.
One night Bella had just sat on her bed, emotionless, unmoving. She would answer my questions with a moan or grunt. That night I broke down in the bathroom. Two as one. I felt as if I was receiving her pain and expressing as she stayed emotionless. I would do anything to take away her pain at this point. Even if it meant taking her far away from Edward.
Bella.. Bella..
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A month and a half later..
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"Bella, time to get up. Wakey, wakey!" I lightly shook the sleeping form on the bottom bunk. There was a grunt then a snort right after before I yanked the blanket off. "UP AND AT 'EM!"
"Alice!" She shrieked, grabbing her blanket again and pulling it back over.
"Whaaaat? It's not like I haven't seen you in your kiddie bra and panties before." It was my turn to snort.
"I know.. " She flushed and cast her eyes downward. "It's just that.. well before you rudely tore my warmth from me, I was feeling my stomach. There's no changes." I blinked while her gaze met mine, so clueless, so innocent. I couldn't help but laugh.
"Of course you're not going to change in just a month and a half. You probably won't start showing for at least another month."
"So soon?"
"Afraid so. By the fifth month, you're probably going to have to drop out of school."
"I see." She sighed, keeping her eyes casted downwards. Time for a change of subject.
"What food are you craving today? Monday you were craving ice cream mixed with pickles and peanuts, Tuesday was noodles with mustard, Wednesday you ate more ice cream but this time with spaghetti sauce, " I had to shiver at that point. "And today is now Thursday. What's your pick, princess?" She shot me a sheepish smile before tapping her chin.
"I am craving.. fries with cheese and gravy."I blinked. Then sighed. Something normal!
"Right away!" I headed for the door and before taking a step out of the room, she had to add in "Oh, and I wanted it mushed together with cake mix!" Ugh, gross.
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Bella's P.o.V
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Alice and I sat on the bus on the way to school while I hummed happily, my mood bright. She watched with amusement dancing in her eyes. An hour ago when she was cooking my breakfast, I heard her cries of "Gross!", "It smells so bad!" and rough hacking followed right after. It made me feel bad that she cooks these outrageous crave meals for me but she assured that it was "All good". Yeah, right.
"If Alice was born a man, I would, oh, I would baaaang her!" I began singing.
"Bella!" She slapped a hand over my mouth and began shushing me but the blush on her cheeks caused me to laughed which was muffled.
"I can totally picture you as a guy, Alice." Jacob suddenly joined in leaning around me. I almost forgot he was there..
"Oh shut it." She placed her hand back in her lap, glaring off into the space in front of her. "Bella's just being happy-delusional because of.. " I stiffened beside her. "graduation coming up."
My head whipped around to Jacob. I held my breathe, watching intensely as he thought of what Alice said. A moment passed before he nodded, and made a toothy grin. While leaning back into my seat I let out a sigh of relief, my pounding heart coming to a slow, normal pace.
It was silent the rest of the way to school with a few bickering remarks passed between Alice and Jasper. Whenever the bus hit a pot hole, Alice would wrap her arms around me, trying to stabilize and take most of the bump shock for me. It was sweet but Jacob was starting to look at us weirdly. He now suspects something, no doubt.
"Alice, why are you being the over-protective mother hen towards Bella? You act as if she'll shatter like glass." Jacob peered at us with suspicious eyes and a single brow raised.
"I'm n-not being over-protective! You must have remembered last week, right?" At this, Jacob paled.
"Yeah.. Bella hurled up her breakfast on me after we hit a large bump."
"Exactly. She has that stomach flu so I'm taking the shock from the bumps as much as possible so we don't have a repeat of what happened last week, alright?"
"R-right." He leaned back in his seat and away from me. Relief flowed through me while I mouthed a 'thank you' towards Alice. She grinned ad gave the peace sign.
Five minutes passed before we were walking onto school grounds. Rebels greeted us animatedly, explaining plans for skipping classes today. While the Perfects sent sneers and icy glares towards us. Of course, ignoring them is easily. But my eyes lingered over on the group just a bit longer as I realised Edward was stand amongst them. Instead of a sneer or glare, his eyes were warm and welcoming as he watched me. I was tempted to wave but held back, only allowing the heat to rush to my cheeks. He then smirked, turning to one of his 'friends', who was chatting about something.
Alice started pulling me along with our group, since she noticed the googly-oogly eyes I was making at the Perfects leader. Then a sudden urge to cry came over me. Tears began to prick my eyes then roll down my face. And then began.. the hiccups. Those horrible, embarrassing hiccups. Surprised, Alice turned towards me when the hiccuping began. Confusion was written all over her face before it clicked in her head.
"Is the stomach flu that painful?" She said out loud, making our group stop and turn to us. I nodded eagerly and she sighed before she held my hand and began walking towards the school. "Sorry guys, Bella still has the flu and its very painful for her. I am going to take her to the doctors office."
"Feel better soon, Bella!"
"We'll come visit you after!"
"Be sure to sneak in a nap!"
I waved at them weakly before being pulled forward by Alice. We didn't say a word to each other on the way to the nurses office. When we had arrived, the nurse wasn't there yet so Alice made sure I Was comfortable in one of the beds before talking.
"What was that back there?"
"A mood swing."
"Ah." She nodded in understanding.
"Yeah. When you stopped me from looking at Edward, I had this sudden urge to cry like a baby. It was horrible." I no longer wanted to cry but my voice stayed deadpanned.
"W-o-w. You''ve had a few mood swings last week as well, huh? Hopefully it doesn't get too out of control or there will be a lot of explaining to do."
"Ugh, this suuucks Alice!" First the whining. "I swear, if anything outrageous happens and people find out, I'm going to kill that bastard!" Then came the anger. Alice burst out into laughter.
"Lovey!"
"Glad you find this amusing." I mumbled then laid back on the half-hard, half-soft bed, a sigh escaping me.
"Tired?"
"Yeah, very much so."
"Alright. Maybe you do need that rest. I'll come check up on you after first period."
"Okay, have fun skipping.. without me." She stuck out her tongue, waved and skipped out of here.
It was deathly silent in the nurses office. And worst of all, everything was white. It reminded me of the lunch I had with Edwards mother. But this type of white is worse. A hospital white. And I loathe hospitals. They loved sticking needles in you, enjoy watching your face scrunch up in pain, enjoy hearing your agonizing screams!
"Y'know, you shouldn't say what you think, especially alone. People will began to think you're crazy."
My heart began to speed up at the sound of his voice. Glancing up, I saw him waltz towards me, a lazy smile on his lips. When he reached the bed, he sat down by my side, leaned down and kissed my forehead. melted in the warm feeling, the light buzzing going on in my head. My expression must have been odd because he laughed a little than sat down on the bed. He brought his hand up to my face and ran his knuckles softly against my cheek. I leaned in and closed my eyes.
"Oh my, you're being more friendly today than ever. In a good mood?" I hummed my reply, feeling too drowsy to talk. Another chuckle. "A very good mood."
"I'm tired."
"I can tell. You were about to cry earlier when Alice stopped you from looking at me. Cranky? Mood swings?"
My heart stopped. Must not get angry. Can't get upset. Shouldn't cry. Instead I rolled to the opposite side of Edward and pushed my face into the pillow. It was silent for awhile as I breathed in deeply, gathering my emotions, trying to control them.
"I'm really tired.. "Aw shit, my voice cracked.
"Oh." And that was it. He said nothing more, nothing less. And just.. sat there.
"And I would like for you to leave." I snapped, making my voice sound harsher then I intended it to be.
"Alright, sorry." And he left without a word.
At first the feeling was empty. A little confused. Then it back at full force. I began to bawl, hard. I brought my hands up to my eyes wiping the tears away but new ones would appear and stream down my face. This feeling was weak, hopeless and I was feeling bad about sending Edward away while sounds mean about it! The sound of the door opening made me stop instantly and I perked up, waiting. The shadowed figure on the other wide swept open the white curtains and it revealed.. Alice and Jacob. Tears began to swell in my eyes again.
"Alice.." My voice cracked.
"Bella, what's wrong?" She rushed to my side while Jacob went to the other.
"I.. I.. I sent Edward away! And I was mean about it too! I didn't want him to goooo!" By now I was howling but I couldn't care less, I'll just be embarrassed about it later.
"Hush, Bella huuuush." Alice wrapped her arms around my head and shoulders, bringing me towards her chest, comforting me. "Calm down Bella, I'm sure he isn't mad."
"B-b-b- " The palms of her hands smacked down on either side of my cheeks. She didn't do it hard but it had stung a little. And it knocked some sense into me.
"Enough. You have got to calm down. I'm sure Edward is a little ticked that you sent him off but It's probably nothing to worry about. He'll get over it, he's not a baby like you." Her voice turned into a more teasing tone, soothing my nerves further. I sent a thankful smile her way until the other person in the room spoke.
"Why would you care if that Perfect left or not? You should be feeling pride when you told him to get out." The word 'Perfect' dripped from Jacobs mouth like acid, his expression hard.
"Yes, I suppose it's something to celebrate but I'm pretty sure we told you about the treaty we're trying to do here so there can be peace in this school. Bella and Cullen meet everyday in the morning before class starts to.. discuss things. But right now she's not feeling well."
"I see." No you don't, you liar. The look in his eyes told us he didn't believe one word that came from Alice's' mouth. Doom on him.
"Why are you guys here anyways." I was looking at Alice when I asked this question, raising my brow and quickly glanced to Jacob then back to her.
"Oh. I was just on my way to hang with Emmett and Rosalie until I saw Edward stalked past me with a pissed off look. Then at that moment Jacob was walking around the corner and saw me heading here so he called me out and said he was just going to visit you anyways so we might as well go together.. " She inhaled deeply and breathed out slowly.
"How are you feeling, Bella?" Jacob pulled my hand into his, squeezing it gently.
"I'm not sure. It's one of those feelings where I don't know if I feel good or bad." He nodded in understanding and began stroking the back of my hand as if I were a cat.
"Maybe you should try and sleep."
"Sounds like a plan." He smiled then leaned in to kiss me on the forehead.. the same spot where Edward kissed. I jerked back automatically, eyes wide and mouth hanging open. He stared back with a shocked expression but it quickly turned to hurt.
"Sorry." I whispered but all he did was turn around and left. I began to feel the tears well up again until Alice pushed me flat against the bed.
"Good grief, it's not the end of the world so please don't cry anymore."
"But I made Jake mad. We were suppose to be such good friends."
"Yeah, well that was until he showed his affection for you in front of Edward. It's normal for people who are affection to kiss and such but as friends, a hug should be just fine. Jacob was just out of line so there's no need for you to get all twisted over something like that."
"Alice.. " The tears streamed down my face while my arms wrapped around her waist, hugging her close to me.
"Oh, Bella." She sighed but ran her fingers through my hair until I drifted off to sleep.
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"Had a nice nap?" Emmett poked my arm a couple times before I stretched them. We sat in the crowded girls bathroom, talking about whatever was on our mind.
"Yeah, it was extremely relaxing. I'm glad Alice talked me into it."
After a few pats on the back, we all began making plans to go to the beach on the weekend. The thought of showing off my body, mainly my stomach, frightened me but I knew I wouldn't be showing so soon. Going to the beach would be nice. A nice break from the arcade and all that pizza topped with whip cream and blueberries. So many people gagged when they saw me bite into that delicious slice.
"Bella!" Everyone stopped talking and looked toward the door. Moments later it slammed open to reveal Alice, breathing heavily.
"Alice?"
"Edward. Jacob. Cafeteria." She breathed out the best she could but that was all I need to send me running from the bathroom, as if there was a bear hot on my trail.
I bumped into other students who were heading to the cafeteria as well, who have heard of what was happening. Some where Rebels who helped me get stable while others were Perfects who tried to push me but I didn't fall, for once. I rammed into the railings at the top floor and looked down. It was almost like seeing war from the outside for the first time. There was Jacob standing on one side with Rebels backing him up while Edward was on the other side, Perfects looking ready to attack at any given moment.
"Stop." I whispered but their bickering blocked my voice out.
Even when I was out of breath I ran down those steps of all three floors. By the time my feet touched the main floor my legs were burning and tired and my feet felt as if they were strained, slammed hard down on too many times. Now all I had to do was get in between them. With the strength I had left, I forced my self forward towards thew growing crowd. And something up in the corner of the top floor caught my eye.
The Volturi.
Aro, Marcus, Caius, Jane and Alec. No one ever messed with the prodigy twins, who have photographic memory, nor the Volturi in general. Sulpicia stood beside Aro, Didyme stood by Marcus and Athenodora stood by Caius. The girlfriends of the three main leaders of this school. Then there was their bodyguards. Demetri and Felix their facial expressions hard as stone. Then there was Chelsea. No one really knew why she was in their group in the first place but there has been rumours that she has a secret relationship with Felix or that she's really good friends with the girls so they just keep her around. No one really knew. But they were all indeed very beautiful people. With twisted minds.
They watched the growing fight with excited expressions. Of course they would would enjoy this sort of thing. Besides the snubs and occasional fights both sides got into, nothing ever really goes on in the school. In short, something like this rarely happens. So they're going to enjoy it to the end. And without knowing it, I was now standing between both Edward and Jacob, just like I wanted. Both of them stopped long enough to glance at me before Jacob grabbed my arm roughly, pulling me behind him before Edward even had a chance to make a grab. The expression on his face screamed jealousy and pain.
"Jacob, stop! What's going on?" Clutching onto the back of his dress shirt, I tried to pull him back but he stayed rooted on the spot, unwilling to move.
"He has been forcing you, hasn't he?!" He barked out, making me still my actions.
"What are you talking about?" I barely whispered but somehow, over the yelling and screaming, he heard me.
"I heard you two a couple mornings in the bathroom. I thought it was just Rebels getting it on but one time I got too curious for my own good and peaked." At that, a blush spread across his cheeks but he continued on. "It's not like I wanted to see that before my eyes. My childhood crush fucking the leader for the other team.. " I bit my tongue from screaming out because now everyone had quieted down and listened to what Jake was saying. Then everyone erupted like a volcano.
"There's no way Edward would do that!"
"That's right! Bella wouldn't stoop low as that!"
"She must have bewitched him!"
"Edward was probably fooling around to get her kicked out from her own group!"
Everything was falling apart.
I looked up to The Volturi but they did nothing. They only stood there with light smiles ghosting their features. Aw, fuck you too.
"Jacob, stop.. " I tugged on his sleeve but he jerked in response. Then he began to talk, causing everyone to quiet down, ready to listen.
"Cullen. Edward Cullen." He spat his name as if it was a pimple on his ass. "You love Bella, don't you? You're in love with her."
Gasps were heard throughout the whole room, including my own. Jacob did the unthinkable and now everyone was staring at Edward, waiting for his response. Edward stared long and hard at Jacob, staring him down, silently challenging him. The tension in the air started to become thick. Just when I was about to tell Jacob to stop telling bad jokes, Edward spoke and my heart stopped.
"I.. "
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A.N: OHSNAP! A CLIFFHANGER! I am so cruel LOL!
Okay, here's what happened last weekend.
Monday: I lost my summer job because the people have no more funds to pay me [Cheap bastards, they are unorganised!]
Tuesday: I find out my dog might have a miscarriage with one or two of her pups. I bawled like a bitch.
Wednesday: I can't find my camera or iTouch.
Thursday: My period comes and I catch a cold.
Friday: I find my camera and iTouch yay!
Saturday: Took my pup to the vet and find out her babies are not dead but are gonna be fine! Woo!
Sunday: I got a new job working at the jail as a guard. LOL
So that's that! Thanks for caring. Love you all! Hope you enjoyed this chapter of VS!
BottledCoke