Chapter 2

Bella's head was throbbing as she made her way to the cafeteria. Her morning classes hadn't gone too well as Edward was also in there too, in all her classes actually. That was the consequences of having a beautiful and popular boyfriend who could manipulate the school faculty to his choice.

Edward had been a bit more possessive during classes today and that bothered her to no end. But she hadn't said anything to him, preferring to keep peace between them. Thankfully though, Edward had left to do some 'business' and left her alone to walk to the cafeteria. She cherished those few moments were Edward was not around.

As she walked she began to question her relationship with Edward once again. She had become more and more tired of Edward and his aggressive behavior and thought of breaking up with him but knew that it would not end lightly, as always. Knowing Edward and her previous weak attempts to break up with him, she knew for sure that Edward would make a scene and most probably hit her.

She didn't know why he couldn't let her go though. She was plain with no extraordinary features that could help her case. She was sure that Edward could easily find a prettier girl than her. But he was stubborn, saying that she was meant for him and that they'd be together forever. To be honest, that scared her a bit. Every time he would say that, she would get this feeling that he was being truthful. He would never let her go.

The sudden chatter of students talking brought her out of her reverie. She walked directly to the line formed to her right to get her food. As she waited in line, she then detected a delicious scent. It smelled like chocolate scented with a bit of strawberries. She turned around, to look for the appetizing scent, and came face to face with the new girl.

Up close she looked even more beautiful. Her eyes were brighter and a lovely blush could be noticed on her cheeks. Not knowing what to do, she stood there gaping at her.

The girl giggled lightly at her reaction and extended her hand.

"Hi, I'm Mary Alice Brandon but you can call me Alice."

Bella blinked and extended her hand to meet hers. At the contact, a current of electricity flowed throughout her arm. She shivered. "Um hey, I'm Isabella Marie Swan but you can call me Bella."

Alice giggled again. "So Bella, how long have you lived here?"

"My whole life," Bella said, blushing a bit. She noticed the line moving so she moved to keep up. Alice followed. As they collected their food, Alice kept up the chatter.

"How old are you?'

"I'm 17 and you?'

"Me too," Alice responded excitedly. Bella smiled at her energy.

"So, would you mind if my brother and I sat with you?"

Bella pursued her lips. She didn't know if she should. She knew that Edward would instantly get jealous if he saw her sitting with anybody else but him. Everything would go downhill, especially since Alice's brother would sit with them too.

'But he's not here,' the voice in Bella's head said.

Alice's smile faltered as Bella took her time to respond. Noticing this, Bella felt guilty for making Alice sad. She barely met her but she just knew that Alice was a good person and it sadden her that she hurt her.

"Not at all," Bella finally decided.

"Are you sure?" Alice asked hesitantly.

Bella smiled. "Positive."

With that, they both headed to a table at the very far corner of the cafeteria. This action was not unnoticed. Students gawked at them and whispered to each other quietly as they passed. They all knew that Bella sat only with Edward and only him. Bella and Alice ignored their whisperings and sat down.

At first, they both ate quietly for a moment, but that was disturbed by a loud voice.

"Sis! Who do we have here?" The big muscular guy asked as he sat down on the other side of Bella with a big smile and a plate full of food. This caused heads to turn their way.

"Keep it down, Emmett!" Emmett just raised his hands up in surrender and began stuffing his mouth with food.

"Thank you. This is Bella. Bella, this is my idiot of a brother, Emmett."

Bella giggled quietly at the introduction.

Emmett laughed at her reaction, choking slightly, and rose up his hand.

"High five, Bells!"

Slowly, Bella rose up her hand and touched her palm with his. Emmett grinned.

"So Bells, watcha doing in this fine afternoon?" Bella smiled and shrugged.

"Not much."

Emmett rolled his eyes. "I can see, there's not much to do around here."

Bella nodded as she ate a bit of food. "So, where do you guys come from?"

"We lived in LA before, our dad owns a company there. Mom owned a gallery but she sold it. She lost her inspiration, she says." Alice shook her head sadly. "But anyways, Emmett and I were tired of the big city so we asked dad if we could move, said yes straight away after I did my pout."

Alice grinned triumphantly as if she accomplished something impossible. Bella chuckled.

"Must be a very magical pout if he said yes," Bella said, humor evident in her voice.

"Oh yes-"

Alice was suddenly interrupted by a cold voice.

"What are you doing, Isabella?" The voice spat out angrily. Bella froze, terrified. Slowly she turned her head to face him and was greeted by a very angry Edward. His arms were by his sides, hands clenched into fist, and his veins were visible with the force he was adding. His eyes were pitch black, rage swimming in them, and his mouth was set in a hard line.

"I – uh..uh" Bella stuttered. She didn't know what to say.

"It's cool man, she's just eating with us," Emmett explained easily.

'Oh no,' Bella thought.

"Isabella, get up now before I make you get up myself," Edward said, through clenched teeth, as he ignored what Emmett had said. Hastily, Bella got up from her chair to stand besides Edward.

She turned to Alice and Emmett. "I'm sorry but I have to leave."

Alice's expression was one of angry and sadness. She didn't know why Bella let that jerk talk to her like that. She deserved better, way better, but she didn't say anything, afraid that the jerk might do something to Bella because of it. She saw Emmett clench his hands into fist but quickly unclenched them when she hit him hard on his shin under the table with her foot. Emmett groaned quietly.

Alice met Bella's terrified gaze and she knew she had to help her. She didn't know why Bella was so terrified of him but she would find out some way. Bella squeaked out a small 'Sorry' before she was dragged off by Edward, who was grabbing her arm tightly, towards the cafeteria's exit. Edward and Bella were soon out of their sight. Alice longed to go after them and confront this guy who dared to take her away from them but refrained from doing so.

"Why the hell didn't you let me do anything to that bastard?" Emmett asked angrily.

"It would've made things worse Emmet. He was seriously angry and he could have done anything stupid."

"So? You know I could take him," Emmett flexed his muscular arms.

Alice scoffed at him. "It's not all about muscles Emmett; besides you don't want to get in trouble on your first day of school, do you?"

Just then the bell rang and Alice got up without waiting for Emmett's reply. She then headed to her next class, Biology.

The rest of the school day passed smoothly but Alice didn't see Bella again and that worried her. Maybe she should have not let her leave with him. What if he did seriously do hurt her? After all, the guy did seem kind of off to her. He was too controlled by rage that anything could happen in his presence.

Far away, Bella screamed loudly in pain.

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