Hey everyone! I cant believe how many great reviews I'm getting! You all are the best! Now as you can tell I'm pretty far out from the end of BD, so this story is pretty much all my own now. Some of you have pointed out that it doesn't quite fit in with the books, but I'm not SM and I have no idea what she would write if she continued on. But this is the way I see things, and I'm so happy that all of you are so into the story! Keep up the great reviews they are what inspire me to write more!
P.S. No one kill me because of this cliffy!! You all know how much I love Edward and Bella, just keep that in mind before you hit that review button! lol
I stood in front of the mirror staring at my hideous outfit. "You look so cute!" Alice cooed over me.
"I hate this." I wined. I looked over my jean skirt with a black and pink t-shirt, and pink flip flops again before I threw my bag over my shoulder. Alice towed me out of her room and down the stairs. Renesmee was still in her pajamas laying on the couch watching TV.
"Be a good girl, and have a good day at school ok." I knelt down to kiss her.
"I will mom." Renesmee mumbled, too into the show she was watching. Edward had Renesmee's feet resting on his lap, he moved them and leaned over her kissing her forehead.
"You tell this Chris character to watch himself."
Renesmee giggled, "Eww daddy!" she screeched.
"That's my girl." He smiled kissing her again. "Now if I can only convince your mother." He said softly looking at me.
"Convince me of what? I didn't do anything." I took his hand pulling him out into the garage.
"That Zack guy. He needs to leave you alone."
"Jealous much?" I laughed, "Stop worrying. There's only one man for me, and I'm married to him." I reminded him. "Besides Zack's a measly human." I made a face like I just ate something bad. Edward laughed and I walked over to my car. Rosalie stepped in front of me clearing her throat and holding her hand out in front of me.
"What?" I asked alarmed.
"Key's little sister. With Zack's little observation, I think it's best you don't drive anymore."
"This sucks." I mumbled sinking in the back seat. I crossed my arms across my chest, and leaned against the door.
We were first to get to school again, when we pulled out of the garage Emmett and Edward were arguing over who was going to drive. I got out of the car and sure enough Zack and his friends were leaning against one of their old cars that reminded me of my truck. Rosalie and Alice stepped next to me when Zack started walking over to me.
"Hey Bella. Ready for gym?" He asked trying to make conversation.
I rolled my eyes, "Bring on the fun."
"I think it's basketball today. You want to play with Max and I? Guys against girls? We'll go easy on you."
Alice laughed shaking her head. "How about you just play normally. We do have a house full of guys."
Just then Edwards Volvo swiftly pilled in the parking spot next to us. Jasper somehow ended up driving, and Edward moved quickly to stand between Alice and I. I wrapped my arms around his waist hugging myself into his side. He rubbed my back, and I knew he was smiling. Zack's eyes met Edwards, and turned quickly to meet back up with his friends. "See you in a few minutes!" He smirked looking over his shoulder.
Alice and I walked into the locker room, and sat on the bench staring at our gym uniforms.
"I swear if you tell anyone I wore this, I'll never speak to you again." Alice warned me taking her shirt off.
"As long as you don't tell anyone either." I said, as I took my shirt off. We changed quickly, and walked into the gym, our arms linked. The coach was wheeling a rack full of basketballs into the gym and she blew her whistle for everyone to stop talking.
"Ok everyone! Spread out into whatever teams you want. I want everyone playing, I don't care what, but it has to involve the ball and the hoop." She stepped away from the rack and people started to take the basketballs off.
"Ready?" Zack asked tossing the ball to me. I caught it easily and started dribbling it.
"Alice, I'm not slapping myself in the face!" I said low enough where she could only hear me. She laughed motioning for me to check the ball. I bounced it to Zack and he bounced it back, and took a step towards me holding his arms out to block me. I smiled widely at him, and he dropped his arms. I moved passed him tossing the ball to Alice, and she danced towards the hoop spinning past Max for a lay-up.
"Told ya!" Alice sang moving to check the ball.
"No more holding back." Max told Zack as he walked over to Alice. Zack stood in front of me blocking me. Alice dribbled the ball over to me, and I stepped around Zack. He grabbed onto my waist swinging me out of the way.
I laughed and dove for the ball as he caught it. "Hey that's cheating!" I stepped in front of him knocking the ball out of his hands. Zack held onto my waist trying to pull me away from the basket as I got ready to shoot the ball. I got caught up in the game and joking around with Zack.
"Er, Bella." Alice grabbed my arm. "The bell rang, and my brother is waiting for us." Alice said through clenched teeth. I took Alice's hand running into the locker room. We dressed quickly and headed out.
"She's still new to this. She's just enjoying her new confidence, and coordination." I heard Alice telling Edward as I walked up behind them. I took Edward's hand, and noticed Zack watching us.
Edward stiffened next to me, "I'm going to take care of this right now." I stepped in front of Edward and took his face in my hands. I pressed my body against him, reaching up on my tiptoes to kiss him. I felt Edwards body relax, and I stepped away from him.
"Stop being over dramatic." I whispered. He took my hand, and walked Alice and I to our next class.
In Science Zack didn't even look over at me, and I was happy. I didn't pay attention to the lesson, my mind wondered thinking about my daughter, and what she was doing. Alice pulled me from my thoughts, "What's wrong with you today?" She asked as we walked out of class.
I shrugged, "Nothing, why?"
"Your… we I don't know." I shrugged again and we walked into our French class.
"Did you give any more thought to Friday night?" Lindsay asked when I sat down.
"Lindsay, I cant… err, I have to watch my little sister."
"You have like 5 other people that can watch her."
"No, she's my responsibility." The words came out too quick. I smiled reassuringly, and was happy that she smiled back.
"Well maybe we can hang out this weekend." I didn't want to hurt her feelings. I sighed putting my head on the desk. "What's wrong?" She asked touching my shoulder.
"Headache." I mumbled into my arm. Luckily she left me alone for the rest of the class.
I dreaded the walk to math knowing Zack was going to be waiting for me. "Hey Bella." Zack waved from his seat.
"Zack, listen. You're a real nice guy, but I don't think this," I moved my arms between us pointing to him then me, "is possible. I do have a very serious boyfriend, and he gets jealous easily. I just don't want you to get hurt."
Zack laughed which caught me off guard. "You kidding me?! Girl, I have a black belt in martial arts, and I do kick boxing, and I'm on the wrestling and football team." I laughed inwardly. That wasn't enough to stop a vampire from ripping him to shreds.
"Don't underestimate him, please."
"Oh come on! It's not like your married to the guy." I couldn't help but laughing. He flashed me a confused look, but continued, "There's plenty of fish in the sea, your young and, if you don't mind me saying, absolutely beautiful. I bet you could have any guy in this school."
"I do have a guy in this school, and I'm madly in love with him."
He leaned back in his chair whispering to himself not knowing I could hear him easily, "We'll see about that."
I gave up turning to listen to the rest of the lesson.
"Come on sit with me today." Zack asked walking up behind me at my locker. I turned slamming my locker shut. He leaned in putting his arms on either side of me head, leaning against the lockers that I pressed my back against. He took one hand tracing my jaw line, moving his face inches from mine, and I held my breath as soon as I tasted his breath. I opened my mouth to yell at him, but there was a strong hand on Zack's shoulder. Emmett folded his arms across his chest flexing every muscle in his arms. I was glad he was there because I knew I couldn't use my strength against him.
"Zack, right?" Emmett asked holding his hand out in front of him for Zack to shake it.
"That's right." Zack's hand shook as he reach out to take Emmett's. I noticed the pain in his face when Emmett grabbed it tightly.
"I'm Bella's brother, mess with her, and you mess with me. Got it?" Zack nodded once, swallowing hard. "Good, keep your hands off her." Emmett said through clenched teeth. He stepped passed Zack putting his arm across me shoulders, and guided me away. I didn't look back, I had no interest to.
"Thanks Emmett." I sighed relieved that it wasn't Edward.
"Edward thought it would be more intimidating if I met you after class instead of him. I'm glad I did because Edward would have definitely ripped his arms off."
"Yeah, I know." We walked into the cafeteria to meet up with the rest of the family. Edward immediately read Emmett's thoughts, and I looked down at the floor letting Emmett lead me to the table.
"Relax bro, it's taken care of." Emmett let go of me and went to sit next to Rosalie. Edward only glared at me, and looked down at his hands. He didn't speak at all during lunch. When the bell rang I stood silently, and he grabbed my hand to stop me from walking to class. "Can we talk?"
I nodded swallowing hard, "Of course." He let go of my hand and walked in front of me. I knew he was really upset because he never gave up an opportunity to hold my hand. I caught a glimpse of Rosalie's guilty glare, and I immediately knew where this 'talk' was leading to.