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Chapter 8

The next day I picked Bella up at her house and I drove us to school.

I walked her to her first class, and she slid her hand into mine, "Thank you Edward. Thank you."

She smiled and walked into the room.

I smiled to myself and walked to my class.

I sat down and pulled my books out of my backpack.

"Edward?"

I looked up at the sound of my name.

My teacher, Mrs. Clayton, motioned for me to come to her desk.

I got up and walked to stand in front of her.

"Edward, this is Valarie Morrison," Mrs. Clayton gestured to a beautiful girl standing a few feet away. She was tall and athletic looking. She had red hair and green eyes. She was dressed in designer clothing and would totally be my type.

But she wasn't.

I smiled at her and looked back at Mrs. Clayton.

She continued, "I have looked at her schedule, and you have almost every class with her. Would you be willing to show her around? Maybe introduce her to some of your friends?"

What the hell could I say? No?

"Uh, yeah, sure. I guess." I shrugged.

"Great!" Mrs. Clayton clapped her hands happily and turned to face the new girl, "Valarie, why don't you sit in the empty desk near Edward. That way when the bell rings you can leave together."

Valarie flashed a brilliant smile that should have surely called me towards the siren, but I wasn't fazed.

"Okay, thanks Mrs. Clayton." Valarie smiled seductively at me.

I went back to my seat to think about the girl a few classrooms down the hall from me, not giving another look to the new girl.

Once class was over I got up and headed for the door.

I felt a brush of fingertips on my forearm and turned, smiling, thinking it was my special someone.

New Girl?

Fuck. That's right. I said I would show her around. Damn.

"Hey, so our next class is with… Johnson?" She smiled, her hand lingering on my arm.

I shrugged away from her hand and nodded, walking towards my next class, scanning the halls for Bella.

"Looking for someone?" Valarie asked.

"Yep."

"Who?"

"Uh…Bella."

"Bella?"

"Yup."

"Oh."

We walked into Mr. Johnson's room and I sat in my seat, leaving Valarie to find her own.

Class seemed to take forever, and finally the bell rang. I packed up my books and felt a brush of fingertips on my forearm.

I looked up.

"Hi," she purred.

"Hey."

"So what do you do for lunch around here?"

"Well, I eat with my friends in the cafeteria."

"Oh. Can I sit with you?" Valarie's smile was blinding.

I shrugged, "Sure."

I walked out of the classroom and down the hallway.

"Edward," I heard my name come from a beautiful voice.

I turned and saw the most beautiful human being smiling, walking towards me.

"Hi," I whispered, enveloping her into my arms.

I then heard throat clearing.

Valarie. She looked royally pissed.

I ignored her and looked to Bella, asking, "So, how has your day been so far?"

She smiled, threading her fingers through mine, "It was okay. Mrs. Franklin's voice is so annoying though. I could not focus on anything all hour." She looked back at Valarie, "Hi, are you new?"

Shit fuck.

Valarie smiled her brilliant smile again, "I am Valarie. Valarie Morrison. Edward and I have almost all of our classes together so he volunteered to show me around today." She smiled at me, her eyelashes fluttering, "He is so wonderful."

I felt Bella's fingers tighten around mine and she plastered a fake smile onto her face, "Well, that is great. Has he been nice?" She gave me a sideways glance.

"Oh you have no idea." Valarie touched my arm and walked down the hall towards the cafeteria.

Once Valarie was out of earshot Bella turned to me, "Really Edward?" Her voice cracked.

"Bella," I pleaded, "don't believe her. I walked into Mrs. Clayton's class and suddenly I was the official 'Show Valarie Morrison Around' guy. Believe me, I did not ask for this punishment."

She smiled, "Do you really have every class with her?"

I groaned.

"That is so not fair!" She pretended to whine.

"Bella, I would rather have every class with you over her any day."

She hugged me, "I'm glad."

I draped my arm over her shoulder and we walked to the cafeteria.

When we walked through the doors every pair of eyes were on us.

"Why is everyone staring?" Bella whispered.

"I have no idea…"

We went and sat down at my table, with Jay, Kelly, Rosalie, and Emmett.

"What is going on guys?" I asked, looking to each of my friends.

"When did you do the new girl?" Jay asked, looking from me to Bella.

"What?" I asked, fury bubbling inside me.

"Lauren told me that Valarie told her that over the weekend you and her…you know…" Kelly said.

"I did not."

"That is not what Valarie said." Rosalie said, glaring at me.

I held up both of my hands, "Guys, I did not sleep with her. I have never even seen her before today."

I looked to Bella, who looked horrified.

I took her hand and said, "Bella, I did not. The first time I saw her was this morning in Mrs. Clayton's class."

She nodded her eyes glassy.

"Hey Edward," I heard Valarie's voice behind me.

I stood up, preparing my speech to her about how I do not like her, how I think I am in love with Bella, and…

She kissed me.

Valarie Morrison kissed me.

I pushed away from her, "What the fuck?"

Valarie's hand reached for my chest.

I batted it away, "Valarie, what the hell do you think you are doing?"

She pretended to look hurt, "Edward, after this weekend...I thought…"

"I have never seen you in my life until this morning! Stay away from me." I stormed out of the cafeteria, leaving everyone shocked.

"Edward!" Bella ran after me.

I turned to her, and she slowed down when she reached my side. Her hand came to my face, "I am so sorry. That must have been horrible…"

"Bella, do you believe me?" I asked, covering her hand with my own.

She nodded.

"Do you trust me?"

She nodded again.

I paused, wondering if what I was about to do would change everything forever.

I leaned down and brushed my lips against hers.

She shuttered, but leaned into me, her lips seeking mine.

Her hands ventured to my chest, grasping my shirt in her fists.

My hands ventured to the small of her back, and pulled her closer.

She broke the kiss, gasping, "Not here,"

I nodded, and brushed my lips to hers once more. I took her hand in mine, and we walked to the parking lot.

We got to my car and Bella said, "Oh, wait, my bag. It's still in the lunchroom. I'll be right back."

I nodded, and watched her run back to the school.

I heard tires squealing, and I saw a sleek black car come zooming into view.

"Bella! Look out!"

And then everything went into slow motion.

Holy moley.

Sorry it took forever to get this chapter up, but I have been a little busy...

And it isn't as long as I would have liked it to be, but I think it will have to suffice.

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xoxo~ greatterriblebeauty