Chapter 8

Jealousy

Alice tried her best, she really did, she tried to stop seeing vision about Bella but while she was in Seattle with some girl laying on the ground at her feet Alice's eyes glazed over. She saw Bella with Angela laying on Bella's bed and laughing. That's all. She couldn't see what happened after or before. At first Alice felt rage, was Bella cheating on her? Then sense prevailed and she decided that it was only two teenage girls having meaningless fun. Besides Angela was with Ben. Alice didn't go to Bella because by the time she got to Forks it was after 10 and she thought Bella would be sleeping. So she just texted her good night and went home.

The nezt morning Alice left for school earlier than usual. When she got there Bella had already arrived and was standing and talking to the group. They were discussing their weekend and she was talking about her Sunday. Alice wondered what she told them about her Saturday. She walked up to the group.

"Hi guys. Hi Bells"

Alice hugged Bella and Bella kissed her cheek. They continued talking about their weekends when the Cullens walked past them. Edward, the smaller guy, was being pushed around by Emmett, the big guy. He didn't look pleased about it. It looked like they were fighting, as they passed the group Emmett pushed Edward towards them.

"There now you can be part of them"

Unfortunately he pushed him against Jessica. Mike turned and swung, his fist connected with Emmett's Jaw and he went down.

"What the fuck?! Why did you hit him?" The blonde screetched. But Emmett was already up again.

"You want to fight Mikey?"

Emmett punched but Mike dodged and gave him a knee to the gut and an elbow to the back of the head. Mike could fight, pretty well even Alice had to admit. Edward didn't help them either he sat on the ground where he was tossed. Emmett got up once more. This guy really didn't know when to say enough. He was looking pretty unbalaned. He punched for Mike's stomach but Mike turned so that he took the hit on the left hip instead and then he went for a punch with his right hand, he hit him sqaure between the eyes and then he went down one last time. Rosalie, the blonde, just stood there shocked. The principle came out shouting and dragged everyone to the office and called Mr and Mrs Newton and Dr and Mrs Cullen. They all sat waiting. Emmett and Rosalie sat on one bench. Bella's group sat on another while Edward sat Alone. Mr Newton came and Mrs Cullen came.

"Mike what happened?"

Before he could answer the principle came out of the office and called the parents in. Then he called the kids in one by one so that he could get the real story. The only stories that weren't like the rest were Emmett and Rosalie. Even Edwards story agreed with Bella's group. Emmett was suspended for two weeks and Rosalie for one. Mike got a warning. They were sent to class two periods late. Their day started with Math. They were given sheets to complete my the end of class. They could work in pairs, while they were working Alice took out and additional page.

How was your sunday?

It was nice, Angela came over. Jessica went out with Mike. So it was just the two of us. Why didn't you come?

Only got back to Forks after ten last night. So what did you guys end up doing?

We rearranged my room which was fun and watched a movie. After ten? Where did you go?

Seattle, ended up sorting out everything. Miss me?

Why do you even need to ask ofcourse I did. Will you be coming with us to the beach on Saturday?

No, according to the weather we'll be having some sunlight. You could always stay home with me?

I really wanna go to the beach, everybody will be there. Even Jake.

Who is Jake? And everyone but me.

Jacob Black, he lives on the res. Old family friend. Please come?

I can't Bella. The sun, you know already I told you.

Yeah but only half.

Because you only wanted to know half.

Bella didn't reply. They didn't talk about the work either. They each finished their own and handed it in, they walked quitely and for the first time they didn't walk arm in arm. They reached the cafeteria and they sat with the group. They were talking about Mike's fighting skills.

"Mike since when have you been all bad ass?"

"My dad thought it would be good for my mom to take some classes. So I went with her as a hobby and it was awesome. And it came in handy this morning"

"That last punch was awesome." Ben said a little to loudly.

Everyone turned to look that nobody had heard, they all burst out laughing.

"Excuse me."

He stood there alone. Mike answered

"What do you want Edward?"

"I just want to apologise for my behavior. It was unnecessary and uncalled for. Please forgive me?"

They all looked at each other until Jessica spoke.

"Why do you apologise?"

"Because I spoke to my brother and sister and what we did was wrong. That's why we were fighting this morning."

"Okay fine. I forgive you" Jessica said it in such a way that she was actually saying "its too much effort to hold a grudge. They all forgave him and he walked away and sat at his usual table alone. The rest of lunch passed while everyone was talking about the trip to the beach and how excited they were Bella had a book with her today and sat against Ben as her support while she read. Alice and Mike were talking about the fight.

"So how's your hand?"

"It hurts a little but the nurse said it'll pass."

"That was one mean punch though"

"Yeah, self defence."

The bell rang and Angela, Alice, Bella and Mike had study hall. They all walked there and chose four desks which were arranged to face eachother. They all started their homework that they had missed in the first two periods. Bella was half way down a page when Alice slid her a page.

Half a story isn't working is it?

Not at all. I'm sorry

Don't be. I don't know how to handle it either.

Alice, its just you're so quick to this whole relationship. You don't walk you run, you don't jump you leap. Its just a bit intense, and I'm not used to it. It has nothing to do with the half story, and we can't just hang out together. We need to have friends too. Balance, that's all I'm asking.

Fair enough, I just don't want to have any bad vibes between us. I really want this to work out.

Me too. Still wanna be my girlfriend?

Ofcourse.

Bella ran her leg up Alice's. She reached over and squeezed her hand. They continued doing their work. Alice found school enjoyable because she got to know different people. She watched everyone in the study hall. She noticed Angela slip Bella a note.

You okay?

Bella just nodded and smiled, Alice was glad Bella had found a good friend that would stand beside her on sunny days. The rest of the day was uneventful. Bella went to the local grill to join Charlie for supper. Alice went home and decided to call an old friend. The phone rang thrice and then she picked up.

"Hey fortune teller"

"Hey Liz, how are you?"

"Ahh same old. Where you hiding these days?"

"Washington, Forks. You?"

"I was in Alaska last month but now I'm in New York. What are you this time?"

"Highschool student. You?"

"Nothing. I'm just hanging around. You want me to come through?"

"Sure. You wanna go to highschool again?"

"Nah, I'll be your older sister who finished highschool last year?"

Alice felt excited that her friend was coming to town.

"How's the feeding there Alice?"

"You'll have to cut down a bit. Unless you wanna go the blood bag route?"

"Ok I'll get a few bags on my way down. You have a fridge right?"

"I'll get you one that we'll have to keep hidden"

"Why?"

"Because I have a girlfriend who comes around. She isn't completely in the loop"

"Oh ok. You sure you want me there?"

"Yes I do."

"Ok then I'm on my way"

"See you tomorrow. I'll text you the address"

AN- I'm surprised how people take the fact that Angela seems to be interested in Bella. Ladies and gentlemen, relationships aren't all sunshine and daisies. Well that's my experience. They'll have their trials and tribulations same as all of us.

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