A/N: Alright please pardon the multiple POV switches in this chapter, I know it gets annoying for lots in one chapter, but you'll see why I did it. Also I added a new POV for this chapter. Gasp! It just made a lot more sense for this chapter and you'll see why. But yes I will be sticking to Alice and Bella mostly. It builds characters and makes things less complex for the reader and writer. Unless I have another situation like this where it just makes sense. You'll see. Anyways, happy reading. :)

Chapter 31: Paranoia

Bella POV:

"Good morning sleepy head." A beautiful voice whispered in my ear to wake me up. "You have to get up for school." Ugh. School. I groaned and rolled away from Alice. "Really? You think that's going to work?" Well no, but there's always a chance. My devious girlfriend silently moved on top of me and whispered seductively into my ear. "Well it's nottttt…."

Oh god ignore her. This is just what she wants. Alice started tugging on my earlobe with her teeth while her hands snaked up my abdomen, inching closer and closer to dangerous territory. No Bella. She wants to get you hot and bothered because she knows it will get you up. Be strong!

But my strength went out the window when her fingers teased my nipples. Ah fuck it. A growl erupted from my chest and I had her flipped under me in an instant. She smiled with her success.

"I knew I could get you up."

"Oh pipe down." And I covered her smile with my hungry lips. She let me continue my musings for only a minute or two before pushing me off. "Aw come on! You can't start something without intentions to finish it!"

"We'll be late. And we both already missed school yesterday. Besides, didn't you get enough last night?" A smirk spread across my face while I thought of the activities of last night.

"Uhhhh. No….." I whined pitifully. She scoffed and rolled her eyes at me. "You are dating a hybrid you know."

"Unfortunately yes. A very horny hybrid." I shrugged, unashamed by the comment. She chuckled and threw me a pair of jeans. "Get dressed you."

"Ugh fine! You used to be fun lady."

"And you used to be all young and innocent. Now look at us."

"Hey don't hate the player, hate the game."

The rest of the morning was pretty rushed to get to school. I kissed Alice goodbye privately in my car before we parted for most of the day. My day sucked without Alice. I was thinking about coming out publicly just so I could kiss her and hold her hand in the hall. We rarely ever see each other during the school day, so I make it a habit to meet her at her locker between periods. Even if I see her for just a few seconds, it pushes me through the next hour. So after the bell signaled for the end of first period, I immediately made my way towards her locker. She had beaten me to it and smiled widely when I closed in.

"Hey."

"Hey." She grazed her fingers against mine lightly. "How was your class?"

"Boring. The usual." I leaned against her locker casually while we talked. The bell would ring any minute now, and then I wouldn't see her again. Maybe I should ask her to hack the schedule system or something. "Alice do you think you could-?"

Bang!

Alice POV:

There were several screams accompanied with the sudden loud noise. My years of experience in high school told me that someone's top locker hinges had rusted off and it had fallen down dramatically to its end. I was about to tell everyone freaking out that, but my mind was in a sudden panic.

Bella had grabbed me harshly and shoved me behind her against the locker. One of her hands was digging painfully into my side while another was reaching for her gun tucked behind her. Oh my god she's gone into threat mode. Luckily some teachers came out and told everyone it was just a locker and to calm down. All the students did, some even laughed at their own hysterics. I thought this would make Bella relax, but she seemed to be in some sort of trance. Just like near the movie theatre alley, except this was much worse.

"Bella? Bella? It was just a locker didn't you hear? Everything's fine. You can let go now." She didn't move at all. I was worried my skin may start to crack with the force she was using to protect me. This was a really dangerous situation if she was hurting with me, she always had control over that. Until now. "Bella please! You're hurting me." I whispered in desperation. That seemed to snap some sense back into her. She released me immediately, but kept her hand near her gun, and her eyes kept darting around alert.

"Sorry." She said roughly. "Sorry. I just freaked out I guess." Just then the bell rang. I had to get to class, my next one was in another building.

"Bella it's the next period. We have to go. Are you ok?" She nodded stiffly. I squeezed her hand and told her it was all ok before running for my next class. I was going to be late.

Rosalie POV:

I watched silently as the ordeal in the hallway unfolded. Bella's first reaction was to protect my sister with her life. But as someone who knows the complications of deep mental scars, I knew she was not alright after that incident. I watched as my dear sister left her when she nodded that she was ok. I watched as Bella began to shake violently as soon as she thought the hallway was clear of people. I watched as she ran to the bathroom, I'm sure to empty her stomach. So I followed the woman that put my sister's needs above her own.

Bella was kneeling next to a toilet, still shaking badly, and covered in sweat. She jumped when she heard me turn on the tap to wet some paper towels.

"Shhhhhh." I hushed her as she was about to protest and get up. I know how that feels, wanting to be stronger for the public eye. "Don't you dare get up." I pressed the cool, wet paper towels on the back of her neck and rubbed her back. Living with a doctor does have its perks. Once her shaking was mostly under control, I positioned myself around her to help with standing. "Ok up we go." Luckily she had enough sense in her to know I wouldn't be allowing her to go back to classes, and she let me lead her to my car. Either that, or she was still very out of it. Probably a combination of the two.

Bella didn't say a word during the drive. She had propped herself up against the door, I'm sure it was the only thing keeping her up. Once I parked outside the front door, I rushed to her side to help. As I predicted, all her strength was gone and I had to practically carry her into the house. I did not however just pick her up, because I knew how demeaning that would feel.

"What are you doing home so….?" Esme stopped midsentence when she caught sight of us, looking extremely confused and worried at the scene before her. I gave her a nod that meant I would explain later and then continued to take Bella up to Alice's room. I laid her down gently and pulled a sheet over her body.

"I'm going to fill Esme in real quick so she can take care of you. Then I need to go back to school before Alice goes crazy with worry."

"Rose?" Bella croaked out as I was almost out the door.

"Yes?"

"How did you know?"

"Because I know what it's like to have a panic attack. Vampires get them too. Not really as bad, but we can still get them. And I know the signs of trying to hide emotional scars." I whispered quietly to her before leaving. Esme was right outside the door waiting for an explanation.

As soon as I had told Esme everything, I rushed back to school just in time for lunch. Bella was in good hands and I had to make sure my dear sister didn't do anything stupid. Hopefully Alice hasn't killed anyone yet in worry.

Alice POV:

"Where the fuck is she?" Bella was once again missing from the lunchroom. Now I was really worried. We had discussed giving fair warning before disappearing on people. If she wasn't hurt or in danger, I was going to kill her myself.

"Alice!" Jasper scolded my swearing. Oh give it a rest. "She probably left to get some fresh air again."

"No! She wouldn't! She knows better now." I growled in frustration.

"Al relax, Rosie is missing too. Maybe they got caught in a project or something." Emmett said trying to calm me down. He was right, Rosalie was missing too. But my fears were heightened immensely when Rosalie walked into the cafeteria a second later, alone.

"Something's wrong." Jasper said with his eyebrows furrowed, trying to understand Rose's emotions.

"No shit Sherlock!" I rounded on Rosalie once she was close enough. "Have you seen Bella?" She sighed miserably and nodded. "Well? Where is she?! If she left again I swear to god-"

"Alice! Stop it." She was suddenly angry at me. Wait why was she angry at me? I'm the one that should be upset. "What on earth went through your head this morning to think it was a good idea to leave Bella after what happened in the hall?" Well that got my attention.

"What? What do you mean? Is she ok? Is Bella alright?" Now I was really, really concerned. I knew she was acting strangely when I left, but she's always been a little distant in tense situations.

"No Alice. You're lucky I was there and knew she was lying to you." She sighed again and grabbed my hand to go outside. I suddenly became aware that our entire table was listening to this conversation with baited breath. Obviously Rose noticed which was why she led me away. Once we were out of earshot of our siblings she turned to face me again with tears in her eyes. "She had a terrible panic attack Alice. She threw up and was shaking so hard." My hand covered my mouth in horror. I can't believe how stupid I am. "I took her home. Esme is taking care of her now. But she's still really out of it, and I'm sure she'll be having problems later. She needs you."

I didn't need to be told twice. I grabbed my bag and hugged Rose quickly to thank her. She gave me her keys and I drove faster than I ever had in Forks to get to my girlfriend. I was officially the worst mate ever. Why do I always let Bella down?