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Chapter 2

"Midnight is in her eyes
Lately you're feeling low
Heartache on the floor
Your manic ways have got the best of you"
-The Black Keys

EPOV

Bella was screaming with a horrified look on her face, Alice was pointing and yelling with a distressed look on hers. I turned to ask Jasper if we should intercede but he was already running over there.

"Newton, you fucking prick. Put Bells down. Right. Now." he demanded.

Newton gave him a evil grin. "Whose going to make me, Jazzy? It won't be Emmett or Rosalie because they both left early." He glanced at Isabella, then back to Jazz. "Besides, I'm only doing what she's been asking for." Newton said smugly. I just couldn't handle seeing Isabella looking at me with tear filled eyes, pleading for me to help her.

Fuck my life.

He had her over his shoulder and threw her to the floor as hard as humanly possible and all I did was sit in a cradled position on the floor, watching. She was crying and pleading for help, but I just couldn't move. I was frozen.

I cringed at the memory. I tried to walk forward just to see if my body would let me but it had other plans and the next thing I knew I was running to help her.

Great, now I feel like a fucking knight in shiny fucking armor.

I punched Newton as hard as I could, square in his fucking nose. His legs gave out and I somehow managed to grab Isabella before she hit the ground along with the poor bastard. She looked up with her red puffy eyes, a surprised but pleased look on her face. She wrapped her arms around my neck and snuggled her head into my chest. I automatically tightened my arms around her so that she knew I would protect her. That she was safe.

Edward fucking Masen wants to protect a girl he doesn't even know. What the fuck?

I barely grazed her hair with my lips "Are you okay?" I asked in a concerned whisper.

I felt her lips part on my chest but all she did was take a deep breath and close her mouth again.

She opened her mouth once more. "I am now. Thank you," she whispered so low I almost didn't hear her.

I didn't get it, why was she okay with me touching her and not Newton? I am definitely scarier than that fucker. "Anytime Bell," I smiled into her hair. She looked up at me smiling. "What did you just call me?" she asked confused. "Oh I'm sorry. I didn't mean to, uh, Isabella?" I questioned, wondering if she didn't like the fact that I gave her a nickname. She giggled softly and her face was bright red. I would've kissed her but I've only ever kissed girls when I wanted something from them.

Kiss her? Really? What the fuck has gotten into me?

BPOV

Once the bell rang Alice and I headed towards her Porsche. She was giving me a ride since Emmett left early to take Rose to get her hair and nails done. I felt hands around my waist and next thing I knew I was hanging over Newton's shoulder.

Screaming.

He threw me over his shoulder and carried me down the hall.

"You're just perfect, Izzy. Untouched, tight, and just perfect." He said, maliciously. I could tell he was smiling.

I screamed but no one came to help, no one wanted to help.

I was screaming, Alice was yelling, and Newton was just laughing. Why was this funny? Why was no one helping me? Of course no one would help me, why would anyone help me now when no one did before? I looked up hoping Emmett or Rose would magically appear before my eyes, but instead, I saw Jazz and Edward watching the scene unfold before them.

Jazz ran over without even hesitating, and ordered Newton to put me down in a murderous tone. All that accomplished was Newton making a smart-ass remark.

I looked up to see Edward staring at me, his face was a mixture of anger and something else I couldn't explain. I looked into his eyes and pleaded for him to help me as a tear ran down my cheek. I don't know why I wanted him to help me. He was a guy too. I couldn't explain it but I wanted him to help, and I wanted him to...touch me.

Next thing I knew Edward punched Newton so hard we both toppled over, but before I hit the ground with him, someone caught me.

I looked up through my blurry eyes to see who had caught me.

Holy shit.

I was surprised to find Edward staring down at me. I threw my arms around his neck and buried my face into his chest. I could feel his breath on my hair and his heart was beating rapidly. I was shocked when I felt his arms pull me closer to his chest. I can't explain why, but I have never felt as safe as I did right now.

I felt his lips barely touch my hair as he whispered "Are you okay?"

I inhaled to reply, but I couldn't speak when I got a nose full of his scent.

The ocean...and cigarettes?

I took a deep breath and answered him in a whisper so low I hoped he wouldn't hear me.

" I am now, thank you."

I hoped he wouldn't hear me because I wanted to hear his velvety voice one more time.

"Anytime Bell," he replied while smiling into my hair.

Bell? That was a new one. Wait, did Edward give me a new nickname?

No... Why would he do that?

I looked up at him smiling, "What did you just call me?" I asked, a little confused. His smile faded as if he realized what he had done. "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to...uh...Isabella?" he questioned. I felt my face get really hot, and I giggled like a moron.

He meant to give me a nickname.

You couldn't keep the smile off my face.

EPOV

I was standing on my balcony, smoking a cigarette. It had gotten pretty dark outside and I'd been standing out here since I came from school. I was trying to figure out what it was that made Bell freak out when Newton was holding her. I mean I can see the anguish it could cause, but he wasn't physically harming her, or he wouldn't be breathing at the moment.

Bell, though?...What the fuck?...Really...Come on...Edward Masen does not give girls nicknames.

My thoughts were broken when someone pounded on my bedroom door.

"Come in!" I yelled, taking my last drag before stubbing then tossing the butt on the ground.

Jasper opened the door and then leaned against the frame. "Figured I would stop by and see if you wanted to come next door and play some video games at Emmett's...So?" He asked nonchalantly.

I shrugged, as if saying, Sure, why not?

We walked across my yard and crossed paths with Rose on the way. I guessed she was going to hangout with Alice so that we can have a "boy's night". What about Bell? I wonder if she'll be next door.

Emmett was waiting by the open door and he waved us in. We followed him into the living room, Which was fucking huge. Emmett said he was going to grab some drinks and he left into what I suspected was the kitchen. Jasper pulled out the PS3 and put in God Of War III. Emmett came back in with three beers and tossed one to me, then to Jasper. We played for about ten minutes and then I had to use the bathroom. Emmett pointed to the stairs. "Third door on the left, bro." he said without tearing his eyes away from the video game.

I walked up the stairs. When I headed down the hall, I heard a beautiful voice coming from the door right across from the bathroom. Probably Bell's room. It was ajar so I decided to lean against the wall and listen.

"Lyin' awake, watchin' the sunlight. How the birds will sing as I count the rings around my eyes."

I was amazed by the voice. It sounded so real. I had to ask what system this chic had. I pushed the door open just a little bit more so that I could see inside. To my surprise I only heard background music coming from the stereo. I turned my head and saw Bell looking out the window as she began singing again.

"Constantly pushing the world I know aside. I don't even feel the pain, I don't even want to try."

The door creaked and she jumped, turning around as fast as her body would allow. I put my hands up but before I could apologize she spoke. "Edward?" She looked at me questioningly. "Sorry I didn't mean to startle you Bell." I apologized. "Wh-what are you doing here?" She asked curiously.

"I was playing video games downstairs with Jasper and your cousin, I had to go to the bathroom but when I passed your door..." I paused. "Holy shit Bell. You can really sing." I stated in awe.

One more thing adding to me wanting her.

She turned four different shades of red.

"Thanks." she mumbled.

"Anytime," I said while rubbing the back of my neck.

We just stared at each other for what seemed like a decade. I looked down at my watch and noticed only a minute had passed. "uh, I should probably go downstairs." I shrugged and turned to walk out the door.

"Hey Edward?" Bell said so quietly I barely heard her. I turned around to find her sitting on her bed. "Yeah?" I asked wondering what she could possibly want. "Thanks, for today I mean, you know...at school." She said with her eyes down. She was biting down on her lip again and I couldn't help but stare.

So fucking...hot...seductive?

She looked up at me through her eyelashes and she was still biting her bottom lip. I wanted to attack her lips with mine, but why? I didn't want anything from her... I just wanted to kiss her.

That's fucking different...

" Like I said earlier. Anytime," I smiled. She smiled back for just a second before her smile faded into a frown and she looked down.

I turned to walk out the door so I wouldn't have to see her so sad. Why wasn't she next door with Alice and Rosalie? I snorted because I could tell Rosalie and her didn't care for each other.

I reached her bedroom door and glanced over my shoulder to see if she still looked sad. She just looked even worse. "Hey Bell, would you..uh...like some company?" I asked cautiously. She looked up and she was smiling again. "Actually, yeah that would be nice." she answered almost too quick for me to understand.

Like she would have said no...I am Edward fucking Masen. No girl says no to me.

Though for some reason I expected her to.

BPOV

I couldn't believe Edward heard me sing and he liked it. Better yet, he wanted to keep me company. If he was any other guy he wouldn't be in my bedroom sitting next to me on my bed. I just didn't have guys in my room, I didn't have guys near me, at least not this close.

"So...why didn't you go next door to hang with Alice and Rosalie?" Edward asked me, quirking an eyebrow. "I would have, if Rose wasn't there," I sighed. A knowing smirk appeared on his face. "Yeah it's easy to see that there is tension between you two, but why?" he asked puzzled.

Did I even know why Rose didn't like me? No. I don't have a clue as to why she doesn't. "Good question When you get the answer, let me know," I giggled.

We talked a lot about music. We also talked about school and how he liked it, and he mentioned how Esme adopted him from a group home.

"Could I ask you a kind of personal question?" I asked hopefully. He quirked and eyebrow at me and that answered my question. "Why were you in a group home?" I asked with pure curiosity. He looked down and then met my gaze again.

"For every question I answer, will you answer one?" he asked pleadingly, almost as if he needed to have a reason to answer. Maybe he was embarrassed or maybe he did something bad. Maybe he even had something horrible happen to him.

"Yes, under one condition," I said sternly.

"What?" He whispered.

"Whatever is said here stays here."

He shook his head. "Okay." he mumbled.

He scooted closer to me and our sides were touching. This was going to be hard for him. I can tell.

"I was put in a group home when my parents died." He said with pain flickering in his eyes.

"I'm sorry," I said as apologetically as I could.

It was his turn to ask me something. "Why do you live with your uncle?" He asked.

Wow I got off with an easy one. It didn't seem fair but I would take it. "My mom and her boyfriend decided to go back packing through Europe." I said trying to hide the anger in my voice.

"You don't get along with them do you?" Edward asked concerned.

I met his gaze while trying to hold back the tears. "You have no idea." I answered in a whisper.

What was I doing? I had to stop before he wanted details.

I looked down at my alarm clock and realized it was three in the morning. He followed my gaze and frowned as if he wasn't happy about the time. "I guess I should go, I'm sure Emmett and your uncle wouldn't appreciate me being in your room around this time." He stated, as if he knew from experience. I snorted and he looked at me confused.

"My uncle is only here three days a week, every other week, and Emmett is probably in his room with Rosalie like every other night." I said with a knowing grin on my face.

He smiled so big it reached his eyes and then looked down. Was he waiting for me to ask him to stay? It would be nice. Maybe I can get some sleep. I felt safe with him for some reason and maybe if he was here, I wouldn't have any nightmares.

"W-would you like to stay the night? I mean..I don't get much sleep, being in a new place and all." I asked nervously. He met my gaze with a lazy smirk. "If you don't mind...I-I don't get much sleep either, just not because I'm in a new place," he said quietly.

I laid down, and told him he should take his shoes off and get comfy. We laid there and talked for awhile, but my eyes soon started to flutter shut.

I woke up with someone's arm wrapped around me and jumped out of bed.

Oh yeah.

Edward.

I looked at the clock and noticed it was...Shit! Seven thirty. I had to get ready for school.

He looked so peaceful. I didn't want to wake him up, but I knew I had too.

EPOV

We were sitting on her bed with our sides touching as we talked, she was already wearing her pajamas.

They were kind of conservative for a high school girl to be wearing. She had on a loose tee with thin red material, brown pajama pants and had on the cutest monkey slippers.

I looked around her room and laughed quietly to myself at what I saw. Sitting atop her pillows was a stuffed green dog-like alien doll.

Oh, god. She was innocent.

She had asked about me being in a group home and I agreed to answer a question for every one that she answered. She agreed to it if we kept it between us, and of course I agreed.

I definitely didn't need anyone knowing about my past.

I told her that my parents died and no more than that.

When it was my turn I asked her about why she lived with her uncle. She told me that her mom and her mom's boyfriend were backpacking through Europe. I didn't even have to ask why she didn't go because I could tell by her tone that she didn't get along with them.

When it was time to leave I really didn't want to go.

Edward fucking Masen wanted to stay with a girl all night and didn't even want to fuck her. Wow.

She asked if I wanted to stay the night and I didn't even hesitate when I answered. She laid down and told me to get comfy so I took my shoes off and laid next to her. We talked for a little bit longer but then she fell asleep. I soon followed. I woke up, and—holy shit! My arm was around Bell. I looked at her alarm clock, it was only five in the morning so I went back to sleep.

When I woke up again, I was in bed alone. Where was Bell? I hope she didn't wake up finding my arm around her and freak out. I sat up and put my shoes on, I walked out out of her room and was about to head downstairs but I heard Bell singing in the shower and froze. I don't know how long I stood there and listened to her muffled voice but as soon as I heard the water shut off, I headed home before I was caught.

When I walked in the front door I went straight to my room and slumped on my bed. I was only laying there for a little less than a minute when Alice swung my door open and smiled at me. "Where were you at Mr. Masen?" She giggled like she already knew.

I rolled my eyes. "Does it matter, Ms. Brandon?"

She glared at me and then shrugged. "I guess not since I already know." She giggled and turned to walk down the hall. "Try not to be late for school." She called.

I threw on a plain black shirt and a pair of jeans, then headed out.

How did Alice know where I was? Did everyone know? She knew, but how?

Maybe she's psychic? I rolled my eyes at the thought.

Yeah right. And I'm a fucking vampire.

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