Chapter 18: Mike Newton

Edward's POV

Emmett and I were driving to the Newton kid's family store. I was not going to let Mike or any other fable human lay a hand on my girl.

"So, Edward, what's the plan? Can I scare him?" Emmett asked.

"I'm still thinking, but you could drain him and I wouldn't care." I knew it had to be a good plan.

I also knew that it couldn't really end in either of us (Emmett and I) killing that vile boy.

Just then Emmett cracked a wicked smile and I knew what he was thinking as soon as he did.

"Good idea, Em, Mike will never see that coming." I had told Emmett.

So we drove the rest of the way in a matter of three minutes. I parked at the back of the lot in the shadows so no one would see my Volvo.

"I'll go in and gather all the stuff we need by Isle 8, alright Edward? Then you can get the feathers and the super glue and meet me there."

I nodded that I understood and off we went. I ran around so fast, that no human eye could have caught me. Emmett went to get the video camera and the wires ran for our use.

I grabbed the mountain climbing gear and the metal clips so that Mike didn't fall. Bella would not be happy if any harm came to him by my hand.

"Emmett, I got it, did you get the wires ran so we you know?" The same evil smile crossed his lips and I knew it was time.

"Can I get so help around here? I would like to buy some things for my and Bella's camping trip this weekend. " I said trying to draw Mike out.

Emmett was going to be applying the glue and feathers as I pretended to be a customer, so that we wouldn't be blamed.

"Yes, Cullen, what can I help you with?" Mike asked with his mother looking on. Great how would this work if she was watching us?

"Yeah, Mike, Bella and are a couple now, we're going to be going camping with my family this weekend and I need buy a tent and everything she will need to be comfortable."

Mike made a face and asked me to follow him to Isle 8. I made sure that his mom could still see me even if she couldn't see Mike. Then Emmett ran by him dropping the glue all over Mike's clothes.

We didn't want to put it on his skin, it might cause farther damage and Bella would be livid.

'What was that? I think the rain must be leaking in or something, I'll have to tell my dad.' Was what Mike thought.

I just smirked, because I knew what it was and he would soon pay for all the embarrassing things he had done to Bella.

Next came Em with the full climber's harness and clips so that Mike would be safe when he was being pulled around the store.

I smiled at Mike and asked him about a two person sleeping bag. I was laughing to myself as was Emmett. But Mike had no idea that Emmett was even here.

'I really hate this Cullen guy. Who does he think he is? Bella doesn't like him, she can't, and she has to be mine.'

I growled of course and he just looked at me. I didn't even try to cover it, I was mad and he needed to know it, and soon he would.

Emmett had Mike all latched and was ready to add the last touch, the feathers. I nodded and Emmett pulled Mike up, dropped the feathers on him, and pulled him up to the top of the isle.

Mike looked like a giant flying chicken. I chuckled to myself as this all went down.

Emmett ran out of the store, grabbed the camera from the car, and came back in like he was just getting here to pick me up.

"What the heck Edward, is Newton a flying chicken? What's going on?"

"Man Emmett, I was here trying to buy some new stuff for our family camping trip with Bella this weekend and Mike started acting weird. First, he poured something on himself, then he hooked up the climb gear, and then he put feathers on himself and pulled himself up there.

I pointed to Mike above us. Mike was yelling for his mother to help him.

"Mike, when you're done playing, I'll take one of each of these sleeping bags and tents. Thanks Mikey, I'm sure Emmett would love to share his video around school if you even get anywhere near Bella again, got it?"

Mike just nodded his head yes and had tears in his eyes as his mother lowered him down.

'I know Cullen had to have done this, but I was looking at him the whole time? Maybe I did do it?'

I smiled as we walked away from Mike and listened one last time to his childish mind. I laughed out loud and let Emmett in on what Newton was thinking.

We drove home and I had a calming scene fall over me like Jasper was somewhere close by us.

It was almost ten o'clock and Bella would be climbing into her bed soon and Chief Swan should be turning in for the night.

As soon as I heard Charlie's soft snores, I scaled the side of Bella house and climbed into her bedroom window.

"Hello, love," I said as I walked closer and kissed her on her forehead. Bella smiled up at me and bit her lip, in the sexy way she always did when she was nervous.

"Love, I have something to share with you. Will you please not be angry with me? I don't not think that Mike Newton will be bothering you again, love."

"What did you do Edward?" Bella asked as she blushed.

"Not to worry, love, nothing too bad." Then I showed her the video of Mike that Emmett had taken. She looked at me, smiled, and bit her lip again.

"What was that for Edward, may I ask?"

"Yes, Bella, I did or should I say, we, did it for you. I didn't want Newton to lay a hand on you, ever. I also didn't want you to hurt yourself by hitting him so Em and I took care of it the Cullen way."

Then Bella reached up, grabbed me, and pulled me down to her. I let her of course.

"Edward, thank you, I love you." She whispered. Then she kissed me with all her might.

I let her and kissed her back. I ran my tongue across her lower lip asking if I could kiss her deeper, she opened her mouth, and our tongues met.

I had feelings running though me that I thought had been dead for almost a hundred years.

"Bella, we should slow down," I tried to say but she started pulling at my shirt wildly.

What was wrong with me? I wanted to be as close to her as she does me, so why not? As long as it doesn't go too far.

I wouldn't want to crush her if I gave into my feelings and made love to her when she wasn't ready for that next step.

"Bella, we need to talk, love," I said as I pulled away so she could catch her breath.

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Thanks for reading. Hope I didn't keep you waiting too long. Sorry, Mike had it coming. Tanya would be perfect for Mike Newton.

Disclaimer: like always, I don't own Twilight, SM does.

Sending Thanks for the reviews and to my favorite beta Strawberry9212