Chapter 9
A/N: Sorry for the long wait between updates. Four months. I really have no explanation. I just…didn't have any inspiration, I guess. But here you are! An update.
Sputtering, the group bobbed out of the water.
"That was awesome!" Emmett cried, pumping his fist in the air.
"If you enjoy getting completely soaked," Cassidy said, her voice laced with ice. She did not like to get wet. Ever.
"Well, at least we lost them," Edward said, smiling slightly. He knew that the Forks police force was limited, so Bella's father was bound to be among them. And he knew Charlie's mind well enough to know that he would probably let any group his daughter was with off easy.
"What should we do now? Because cliff diving is sounding better and better as time goes by," Emmett said, grinning.
"Can we get changed first? My clothes are wrecked!" Alice said, a severe look of disappointment crossing her face.
"I think that's best," Bella said, shivering.
Seeing Bella shiver, Edward rushed over to her. "Let's get you home to change, love. I don't want you to get sick,"
"A little protective of your precious girlfriend, are we Edward?" Cassidy said in a spiteful tone.
"I just don't want her to get sick," Edward said, clenching his jaw.
"Why do you care?" Cassidy spat, "Isn't your own kind good enough for you?"
Seeing Edward flinching ever so slightly toward Cassidy, Jasper tried to calm down the situation. Everyone could feel the tension melting away.
"Alright," Edward said, trying to be civil, "We're going to go get changed and warm, and then, we'll meet you here Cassidy."
"Good," Cassidy said, beaming, "How I do love a good challenge."
A/N: I know, pitifully short. But all I could do on short notice. You know the drill. Please review!!