*A/N: I'm a teensy disappointed at the feedback from last chapter but no matter, not like its life or death.

I may be going on a short few day hiatus- I have 2 assignments due on Tuesday that are really important (although for some crazy reason they are giving them to us even though we already have a mid-year report.)

So you can expect a new chapter maybe next week. If I'm feeling generous.

One of my friends right now is going through a rough time so that also may be the reason why from now on, my updates will not be consistent.

Sorry. But it's serious and my friends mean the absolute world to me. I hope you can understand.

Thanks to in the hallway with jeans for putting up with my total lack of organisation and tendency to ramble. I don't know how she puts up with me :)

ENJOY!

sorry guys had to re upload this chapter. i was having technical difficulties

Previously:

I tried my best to smile but all I could muster was a weak grimace.I couldn't face this, not today. I had gone through so much today. I adjusted my glasses and stood up. I had to get away.

I walked away, not looking behind me. I didn't want to see the hurt look on Jacob's face. I felt horrible, I was a horrible person.

Dying a spinster wasn't that bad.

Right?

BPOV:

After I had walked away from Jacob I made my way towards sickbay. I claimed I was suffering severe cramps and the nurse kindly let me go home. I was out the office and eager to get home when I realised that Alice had driven me to school. Silly me, Alice always drove me to school.

Oh well, I thought to myself. The walk will do me good.

I made my way down the street following the path, lucky for me I didn't live too far away from the school yet Alice still insisted we should drive. Alice and that yellow Porsche of hers were inseparable. I chuckled to myself, if I didn't know that Alice loved Jasper so much I would be afraid she'd marry the damn car.

I continued walking down the street, welcoming the quiet and peacefulness like an old friend. Oh how I'd missed thee.

I took a deep breath, basking in the smell of fresh pine trees. As much as I detested the unnatural amount of green in this town I couldn't help but love it, even though I was just itching to leave it for the city life.

I finally reached my house and walked up the porch unlocking the door and sitting down on the couch. School had a few more hours until it was over and Charlie wouldn't be home till at least nightfall so I decided to have a little 'me' time.

I walked to the kitchen and rummaged around the cupboards until I found my secret stash of chocolate, hidden carefully so it remained untouched by Charlie. I placed the chocolate into a plastic container and put it into the microwave to melt.

Yum, chocolate.

I walked upstairs and dropped my book bag at the edge of the bed and grabbed my fluffy comforter from my closet and proceeded to grab a few pillows. I then skimmed my DVD collection and chose a good handful of DVD's to keep me occupied. I decided to get in my comfy PJ's, the blue silk ones with Tweety's face on the singlet top and boxers

I walked back downstairs and grabbed the melted chocolate, some Doritos (a/n not sure if you guys have them but if you don't know they're basically corn chips. Really yummy.) and a glass of milk and plopped myself down on the couch where I had made a make shift bed.

I was definitely not in the mood for a romance so I flicked through my pile of DVD's I had picked and chose Season 3 of my favourite TV Show, Bones. I watched a few episodes and my mood immediately lightened, listening to Booth and Bones hilarious banter and sexual tension cheered me up immensely.

After awhile I decided to watch something and chose It's A Boy Girl Thing. I was suddenly in the mood for a teen movie. I put the movie in and settled comfortably into the pillows.

I could feel myself feeling slightly sleepy and my eyes began to droop.

The next thing I knew I was being rudely awoken by a loud knocking at the door.

"Coming, I'm coming." I called, hastily pulling the blanket off me and jumping up. I ran to the door and threw it open eager for the knocking to stop.

I sighed and put my hands on my hips. "Hello Edward. Since when do you knock?"

He barged into the room and made himself comfortable in the spot I had previously occupied. He saw the title of the movie I was watching and snorted shaking his head.

"Can I help you?" I asked snottily, I was still a little tender from today's events.

"I wanted to apologize." He said, gesturing for me to join him on the couch. "I know you were having a hard day and you didn't need my scrutiny." I immediately loosened up, who could resist a face like that?

"Thank you." I said, slightly surprised. It was a rare thing for Edward to apologize.

"And I heard what happened with Jacob, I thought you would want some company." He smirked.

"Oh god, what's he saying?" I asked hesitantly, not sure if I wanted to hear the answer.

"Nothing but nice things." Edward said on the verge of laughter.

"I don't get the joke."

"Oh, just that he was saying some very nice things about you," Edward laughed. I gave him a questioning look. "Unfortunately Emmett overheard. Let's just say Jacob won't be telling anyone anything."

"Oh jeez." I said, burying my head in my hands.

"I'm not complaining he deserved it." Edward stopped laughing and his face turned serious. "Can I ask you something?" I nodded.

"Why did you break it off with him?" I shrugged.

"I just didn't feel anything when I was with him." I said, "He was a nice guy but I couldn't see myself permanently dating him."

He nodded, his gaze turning to me. He looked at me for a minute, blinked, and his face broke into a smirk.

"What?" I asked, looking down at myself. Oh crap, I was wearing my skimpy pyjamas. In front of Edward! I could feel the heat instantly rise to my cheeks.

"Nice pj's." He said smirking, although I couldn't help but notice he was staring at my bare legs.

I cleared my throat and he looked back up at me, embarrassment evident on his face. I couldn't help but feel smug at the fact he was staring a little longer than necessary at my body.

He shifted his gaze from me and looked around the room, his eyes falling on Bones.

"You been watching Dr Brennan and the squints?" He asked, his emerald eyes sparkling.

"Yup." I said

"Can we?" I nodded and he put a different season in.

"Not season 2 again!" I whined.

"Hey." He said, his palms raised. "Bones looks good in season 2."

"But Booth looks better in season 3." I pouted, folding my arms across my chest.

"Then feel free to ogle Booth any other day." Edward chuckled. "Today, it's Bones ogling."

"You are such a guy." I said, childishly poking my tongue out at him.

"Well thank goodness for that." He said, placing his hand over his heart.

I snorted.

"What was that Bella." He grinned mischievously. Uh oh, I was in trouble.

"Nu-Nothing." I squeaked as he came closer. He wiggled his fingers and brought them towards my stomach effectively making me squirm and giggle.

"Stop! Stop!" I screamed, panting as he continued to tickle me. I tried to pry myself out of his grasp but he shook his index finger, "Nu-uh."

He continued tickling me, laughing along with me when his phone started to ring. He released me and grabbed it from his back pocket opening it and huskily saying 'Hello', his voice was hoarse from laughing. I took this opportunity to catch my breath and walked towards the kitchen grabbing my empty cup. I refilled my cup and got Edward a glass of water. I was looking through the cupboards to see if we had any of Edwards's favourite pretzels when I could hear his voice drifting in from the living room.

"No Tanya, I can't come over. I'm busy." I heard him say, his voice sounding exasperated.

"I'm spending time with my friends." He replied to whatever Tanya had said on the other line.

"I don't care what Jacob said Tanya." I gasped and stopped looking for the pretzels, leaning my ear closer to the living room and hoping that whatever Jacob said wasn't about me.

"I don't think that's any of your business. I'll see you tomorrow. Goodbye." I heard Edward snap his phone shut and slam it onto the table next to the couch.

I went back to searching through the cupboards and found what I was looking for. I grabbed the two glasses and packet of pretzels and walked back into the living room silently handing Edward his glass and sitting back on the couch placing the pretzels between his and my legs.

I looked up expectantly waiting for Edward to tell me what Jacob had told Tanya but he just sat there staring at the screen.

"Edward." I said in warning tone.

"Yes Bella?" He said innocently, his face masking his feelings.

"Care to elaborate on what Jacob told Tanya?"

"It's nothing." He sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose with his thumb and forefinger.

"Nothing?" I questioned, my face full of doubt.

"Nothing." He repeated in a tone that clearly meant end of discussion.

I sighed, "I'll get it out of you somehow." I replied grinning cheekily.

"I doubt that." He laughed and pressed the play button the remote. "Shall we?" He gestured toward the TV set.

"I suppose, can't deprive you of Brennan's hotness any longer can we?" I giggled, poking him in the shoulder.

"No we can't." He agreed, rubbing the place I poked him pretending to scowl.

I laughed and opened the packet of pretzels taking one and then laughing again because Edward had taken practically the whole packet and stuffed them all into his mouth.

"What?" He asked, his mouth full of food.

I just shook my head and turned towards the screen. Boys would be boys.

I hadn't forgotten the fact that Edward purposely didn't tell me what Jacob said and I was determined to find out. I knew that just wanted to protect me but I wanted to know what he had said. I thought Jacob was different then guys like Mike.

Guess I was wrong.

Oh well, It seems I misjudged Jacob.

I hoped I didn't do it again.

I turned my attention back toward the screen, smiling at Booth and Bones witty banter and enjoying Edward's company.

If only things could stay like this....

*******

One Month Later:

School had been pretty hectic what with studying for mid-terms and beginning to apply for colleges. I applied to other colleges in case I didn't get into Dartmouth although I desperately hoped I would get in. The gang had all applied to Dartmouth as well, each in their different fields.

Tanya remained her usual bitchy self although to my utter delight Edward seemed to be spending a little less time with her and a little more time with me. The rumours about Jacob and I had died down considerably thanks to Emmett giving Jacob a black eye. Although Emmett vehemently protested to me that the locker door had a mind of its own and it just opened in Jacob's face on its own accord. Five times.

Edward and I spent considerably more time just hanging out and arguing about my taste in books and his taste in movies. It was fun.

Rose and Alice has successfully managed to take me on many shopping trips to my dismay but I had to admit that when they didn't go overboard it was fun, although I'd probably shoot myself before ever admitting that to anyone. Alice had now taken it upon herself to beg me to replace my glasses and permanently wear my contacts. I refused every time to Alice's frustration, remembering how painful they were when she had put them in for my date with Jacob. 'You'd get used to them Bella' She had said, trying to change my mind however as hard as she tried, I remained adamant .

I'd even written a few more songs although I was still stuck on the same song for months, never quite getting past the first chorus. 'Lack of inspiration' Alice said when I admitted to her I was stuck on a song.

Life had been pretty normal and uneventful for the past month which was why when Alice and I pulled up in the car park and got out of her Porsche the whispers and looks were unusual.

"What's going on?" I asked Rose as two girls walked past whispering to each other and looking around.

"Apparently we're getting another new guy." She said as we walked up to the guys, "He supposedly got expelled from his private school and so his parent moved here and forced him to come."

"I don't believe anything until I hear it from the source." Alice said firmly. After my experience with Jacob and the rumours she refused to gossip and bit anyone's head off if they tried to share gossip with her, unless it was us of course.

"Did you guys hear? The new guy is supposed to be a baddie?" Said Andrea approaching from behind and giving me a hug.

"According to Jessica he's a hottie." Ally said, joining us and gave everyone a hug hello.

I snorted. "Jessica believes Coach Clapp is hot, you really believe her?"

"Blech. Yuck. Thanks for that Bella." Ally grimaced, shaking her head.

"No problem." I replied smirking.

"Ouch." I squealed as Ally flicked my ear.

"Love you too." She smirked evilly, dodging my playful hit.

"Catfight!" bellowed Emmett.

Ally and I rolled our eyes and slapped Emmett on the head, one after the other.

"Ladies, ladies there's enough for me to go around." Emmett said laughing.

Rosalie calmly reached over and slapped Emmett upside the head, leaving him scowling and rubbing his head. "If I get brain damage and start thinking like a child I blame you three." He warned pointing at Ally, Rose and I.

"Emmett you already act like a child." pointed out Jasper who had his arms tightly around Alice.

"Growing old is mandatory, Growing up is optional." Emmett replied cheekily, grinning ear to ear.

We laughed.

Gotta love Emmett.

The bell rang and we headed off to class. I said my goodbyes and made my way towards the classroom not completely aware of my surroundings until I slammed into something hard. Fortunately I didn't lose my balance.

"I'm so sorry." I said, looking up to see who I had bumped into. I immediately felt my eyes widen. The guy I had run into was hot. Scratch that, he was gorgeous. He was tall, towering over me although that wasn't a very hard thing to do. He had sparkling blue eyes and perfect, angular features with a 5 clock shadow. His blonde hair was pulled back into a messy ponytail and he was sporting a very cool black leather jacket. He was definitely buff, evident in the white shirt under the leather jacket which accentuated his toned abs. He was sporting tight faded blue jeans and wearing black converses. All together a very pretty package and it was evident he was a rebel, he had the bad boy look down pat.

"And who might you be?" He inquired, a hint of a southern accent noticeable in his voice.

"Bella S-Swan." I stuttered, cursing my lack of composure.

He stuck his hand out and smiled a mega-watt smile, flashing his perfectly straight white teeth.

"I'm James, James Sutherland."

*A/N:

Oooh Drama! Hands up everyone expecting that? *raises hand* hehee

This was a sort of filler. But I liked it. It was a cute chapter.

Reviews make me happy :) please write one. They take less than 5 minutes to write but brighten my week and stay with me forever. maybe we can get to 150? remeber 150th person gets a surprise!

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Btw: for those of you who don't watch Bones, Brennan is Bones, that's her nickname given to her by Agent Booth. Check it out. Crime/Comedy/Drama and hilarious. I recommend Season 3, The best one yet or check out Season 4 on TV. Reruns in America on Fox on Thursdays I think? And in Australia, Sundays at 8.30pm on Channel 7.

Love you,

Lana