It's a Love Story

Chapter Three- You were throwing pebbles

BPOV

"Yes! I passed!" I yelled and ran to Alice. I passed my drivers test on my first try! I get to drive to school on my own now! I love Charlie, but nothing slows down traffic like a police car. But first thing is first, I need a car. Well, I guess I could scrape up some money. I have just about every penny that I was given since I was 8.

"That's awesome, Bella!" Alice had already gotten hers last year and so did Edward. Oh, Edward. I only remember the day Alice said he was in love with me. I also remember the day I found out it was true. Only two months after Alice told me the "news" that I had a hard time believing…

Flashback No POV

"Alice, you have thrown over 10 outfits on me today, and done my hair so many times its probably damaged forever!" Bella told Alice, who was yet again giving Bella a makeover.

"Believe me, Bella, it will be worth it this time," She assured her friend. Bella didn't look convinced.

"I cannot wait for the day that you find someone else to give makeovers to," Bella mumbled, clearly frustrated.

"Okay, okay, I'm done! Here! Look!" Alice shoved a mirror in Bella's face. Bella looked at herself, shocked. This was definitely not the same girl that walked through the door only an hour ago.

"Wow, Alice," was all she could say. Alice smiled, knowing she had a victory. Then, they heard someone clear their throat, and found Edward in the doorway of Alice's room.

"Alice? Would you let me talk to Bella?" He asked, already knowing the answer. She nodded and Edward motioned for Bella to follow him. They walked outside and sat on the porch. Edward checked to make sure no one was around and started talking.

"Bella, I need to tell you something. I'm not sure how you're going to take it," His voice was fading by the last part. Bella was very nervous. She wondered if everyone was alright.

"What's wrong, Edward? Is everything alright?" he could hear the panic in her voice.

"Everything's fine Bella. Don't worry. Anyway, well," he started. "What Alice said a couple months ago was true!" He spit out, making it sound like one word. Bella's face went from being shocked to confused to hurt. "And I just wanted to know how you feel about it," He said, very nervous for her answer.

"Edward," she sighed. He didn't think this was starting very well. "You are a great friend, this is so cliché, but, I just don't see you that way," Bella sighed again. Edward's face fell. He had never felt this kind of pain before. Soon he was enraged at Alice. She was so sure that Bella like him too. She was the reason he did this. And then she was wrong. He then simply walked away, apologizing for wasting her time. Bella realized how much this hurt him, but she would never know how bad it truly felt.

End of Flashback

BPOV

"So did you hear?" Alice asked me, taking me away from my trance. "Edward is going to start tutoring, and his first client is Jessica Stanley!" Alice and I chuckled at this. We knew how much Jessica disliked us. I couldn't believe she would ask Edward of all people!

"That's hilarious, Alice! Boy, she must be doing really bad in bio!" I laughed. Alice nodded her head, giggling as well. "When does he start?" I asked, a little too curiously maybe.

"Tomorrow after school. You have to be there!" I quickly agreed. I was normally at the Cullen's house anyway. Charlie didn't like it much when Alice was around. He was just reminded of our family's turmoil. The Cullen's didn't mind having me around as much. Esme was used to it and Carlisle always seemed to like me, strange enough. As for Alice and Edward's other brother, Emmett, well he always treated me like a sister. There was only one in the family who was constantly tense around me. That was Edward. Ever since that stupid day in freshman year! Shouldn't he have gotten over it by now? It was over two years ago! It was January of our junior year. He was so ridiculous and stubborn. We barley even talk anymore. Alice and I drove home, and I was able to give Charlie the good news.

"I'm so glad, Bells! I knew you could do it!" He looked really happy, and relieved at the same time.

"Dad, you're just happy because you don't have to drive me anywhere anymore," He laughed and agreed. His face suddenly became more serious. I knew what he was about to talk about.

"Bella, I need to talk to you," he said reluctantly.

"Dad I know where this is going and it's not going to happen. Alice is my best friend. We've been best friends for 7 years. It's not fair that you do this to me!" I got really frustrated. He looked at my with hard eyes.

"Bella, that family is no good for you! Don't you understand what that man did? He ruined our family Bella! I think you should take a few days, or maybe a week, to stop seeing them outside of school," I was infuriated. I was fuming! I was every synonym for angry. "That's not a request, either Bella, its an order," I swear I had steam coming out of my ears at this point. I stormed up to my room and called Alice. She immediately flipped out. I calmed her down and I told her I'd see her tomorrow. She mumbled "barely" and hung up. I sat in my room for a good 2 hours. I listened to a CD that Renee gave me before she left. I blared it into my headphones so loud, I almost went deaf. Eventually I went down stairs to make dinner. I made Charlie's least favorite, enchiladas. He'd have to deal with it. The rest of the night was spent in silence.

After a few Cullen-reduced days, I had barely found anything to do. I reflected a bit and realized how dependent I was on her. Maybe it's for the better that I do this. What am I thinking? Ha! That's what Charlie wants me to think. I still had no car, so I drove home with Charlie, just as I had been doing since I could remember. We pulled up and I saw a old red truck parked in front of our house. I wonder whose it is?

"Bella, I know I made you really upset the other day. I still think I'm right, but I got you a little something. Just to take your mind off of things," he said, obviously embarrassed.

"Wait, this is mine?" I asked, totally shocked. He nodded and I gave him a huge hug. He hugged me back, probably just glad I hadn't refused like he thought. I loved the truck! It was perfect for me. "How much do I owe you?" I asked him.

"Nothing! Bella, don't be silly. Besides, I got it for a great price. Do you remember my friend, Billy Black?" I thought for a second. I nodded my head. He was the man Charlie went fishing with all the time. Had two girls and a boy, I think. "Well this was his truck. It was going to be his son's before I begged him for it! I hope you like it!" He smiled when I nodded.

Finally, it had been one week. I informed my dad that I would be at the Cullen's after school and he sighed. I'm sure he thought that his plan would make me stop hanging out with them forever. I chuckled at the thought.

School went by as usual. Boring and uneventful. I was particularly excited to go to the Cullen's because Edward would be tutoring Jessica today, according to Alice. We were so glad to be ourselves again. I drove behind Alice to her house. It seemed I had been away forever. It made me happy to see the familiar house.

"Bella!" Carlisle said. "You've been away awhile! I was wondering what had happened to you!" I blushed at the attention and heard Emmett giggle. He came up behind me and wrapped me in a bone crushing bear hug. As usual.

"Emmett! I can't breathe!" He set me down and apologized and I just laughed. I said a quick hello to Esme and then Alice dragged me up to her room. I faintly heard giggling coming from another room. Alice noticed and looked apprehensive.
"Makeover time!" Alice yelped, obviously trying to distract me.

"What's going on in there. It definitely doesn't sound like tutoring. Explain!" Alice looked terrified.

"Well, haven't you noticed Edward hasn't been eating lunch with us lately?" Alice barely whispered. I nodded. "Well, he and Jessica are sort of…together," I could just barely understand the last word of that sentence. Play it cool, Bella, I told myself. Wait, why should I care?

"Oh, that's nice," I said, nonchalantly. Alice gave me a strange expression.

"Oh, Bella, I know this just breaks your heart!" Alice said, very sympathetic. I thought she had let go of the fact that I never loved her brother. Although, I did feel a little jealous.

"Alice! You know I never liked Edward like that!" I told her, louder than I should have. Alice sighed and shook her head. Suddenly Edward walked in. When he saw me, he tensed up, but then relaxed immediately. He smiled at me and I returned it.

"It's been a while, Bella!" he said. I nodded and he went over to Alice. "Alice, Jess and I are going to go grab dinner. Do you want me to pick you up something?" He asked. I cringed when he called her Jess. I knew it then. I was completely jealous. But that didn't mean I liked him or anything. No, it didn't. I didn't pursue the matter any further in my head. He left after talking to Alice for a minute and we went back to what we were doing. But luckily, she didn't say anything about the situation. Especially since I would either have to lie or tell the truth. I couldn't decide which would be more consequential. After a couple hours, I drove home. I was sort of stressed at the fact of Edward having a…girlfriend. I don't know why it bothered me so much. Well, sooner or later I'll get used to it.

"Did you have fun?" Charlie asked when I got home. He was most likely hoping I'd say no. Although it was not one of the more successful trips to the Cullen's, I managed to have fun.

"Lots, Dad! I'm going to take a shower then come downstairs and make dinner. Sound good?" He nodded and I went upstairs to shower. I got out and saw a new text message on my phone. It said, "Call Me." I got dressed and picked up my phone. I dialed the number and waited for an answer.

"Hey Bella!" Alice answered. "I'm glad you called. I have good news! Edward and Jessica got in a fight just a couple minutes ago! She just left the house. I'm going to figure out if they broke up!" I cut her off.

"Alice, why should this be good news to me?" Did she figure out how jealous I was?

"Bella, just admit it. I saw the hurt in your eyes," She said, and she sounded like she meant it. I guess I was a little more hurt than just jealous. I think I was just expecting him never to get over me. But how selfish that sounded.

"Okay, fine, Alice, I like Edward! Does it make you happy that I finally admit it?" There was a chuckle on the other end, but it was definitely not Alice's. I knew exactly who it was.

"Can I stop by your house, Bella?" The voice asked. I stood there, I almost dropped the phone.

"If your prepared to be pummeled by Charlie, I wouldn't," I knew Charlie would never let him in.

"I'll find a way," I could almost see the smirk on his face.

"Alright, I'll see you in a bit," I was about to pass out. Edward was coming. But what was he going to say? I sat on my bed for a few minutes, when I heard something hit my window.