Author's Notes: I'm quite disappointed really. I'm surprised no one said anything about the name of the doctor I made up. I was sure SOMEONE would recognize a little connection there. Ugh, all that hard work for nothing. LOL. Just kidding guys. Anyways here is Chapter 16. I actually finished it like several hours ago. Enjoy.

Chapter Sixteen

Edward finally returned to school after Bella begged him to. He sat in the cafeteria with his siblings. He watched Jessica Stanley sitting at her table, picking at her food and looking worn and tired. He never seen her like that, he's used to seeing a chatty, bubbly girl.

Jessica glanced over at the Cullen's table and was surprised to see Edward back. I should go over there. See how Bella is… She thought and glanced at Lauren. She got up, when Lauren caught her arm.

"Where are you going?" She sneered.

"To see how Bella is." Jessica replied and pulled away, walking over to the Cullen's table, who started to eat their food slowly. She bit her lower lip as she approached the table and glanced back at Lauren. She was afraid of Lauren after what she did to Bella. She made fists and decided that she won't be living in fear because of some evil scum bitch like Lauren.

Taking a deep breath, she got to the table. "Hi, is Bella doing better?" She asked, mostly at Edward. The others just made her uncomfortable, but soon felt calm, relaxed and found it easier to breathe.

"She's doing much better," Edward said, "How are you doing?" He was genuinely concerned for Jessica, she looked horrible, drop dead tired. Jessica bit her bottom lip again and glanced at Lauren. She bent down, her hands on the table.

"I know… what happened. I should've said something earlier. I was scared, I'm sorry." She whispered. The Cullens exchanged glances. "It was Lauren. She shoved Bella down the stairs at my house. She's insanely jealous of Bella because of you Edward. They got in an argument. Lauren said… not so nice things about your brothers."

Emmett and Jasper exchanged glances, wondering what not so nice things were said about them. Jasper was keeping everyone calm. There didn't need to be a potentially dangerous fight going on.

"What exactly happened?" Emmett asked.

"Bella got angry and decided to leave. Lauren and I followed her. Lauren stopped her, to apologize. Then…she just…shoved Bella. She said if I told anyone…" Jessica stopped in mid-sentence and glanced at Lauren who was giving her the death glare, and if looks could kill, Jessica would be dead. "I'm sorry, I didn't say anything earlier."

"You were frightened by Lauren and too much in shock over what happened with Bella." Edward said, controlling his temper with Jasper's help. He took a deep breath. "We don't blame you, Jessica. You're already beating yourself up. Go home and rest. Don't worry about Lauren. Alice, Rosalie, will you take Jessica home?" Alice stood up and lead Jessica back to her table to collect her things and lead her out. Rosalie grumbled as she followed.

"You know, you guys aren't that scary." Jessica said as she walked out of the cafeteria.

Edward stood up, followed by Jasper and Emmett. They walked over to where Lauren was sitting with friends and folded their arms. Everyone in the cafeteria became quiet as they watched, and teachers were near by incase something happened. It wasn't in the nature of Cullen boys to start things.

"You pushed Bella down a flight of stairs and nearly killed her!" Edward said, loud enough for the entire school to hear. All eyes shifted to Lauren and her friends backed away. Emmett leaned forward and snarled, bearing his sharp teeth. Lauren took a step back, suddenly frightened. The puny human girl looked around, trying to find an escape and found none.

"She deserved it." Lauren finally said. "I should've pushed her even harder." She smirked at the thought. The boys knew there was nothing they could do to hurt her, not with witnesses. Instead Edward grabbed her arm and practically dragged her where the principal is at.

"Sir, if you could please call the police. Lauren here just admitted to attempted murder." Lauren's face paled as she realized she did admit to the truth.

Lauren was handcuffed and loaded in the back of the cruiser. Edward, Emmett and Jasper watched from the sidewalk and sighed at the same time. All three of them were very pissed off vampires that wanted Lauren's blood, but they knew Carlisle and Bella would be disappointed.

All three of them growled in unison, turned around and walked back inside just as the sun was peaking through the clouds for a brief moment before becoming covered with clouds again.

"Lauren thought Emmett had an IQ of a dog." Edward finally said, to break the tension.

Rosalie carried Jessica out of the car and to the house. Jessica's parents were home when Alice knocked on the door. They looked surprised and Mr. Stanley took his daughter from Rosalie.

"She wasn't feeling very well so we brought her home." Alice explained. "She just needs rest."

"She hasn't been sleeping much. She's been so worried about Bella. How is your sister doing?" Mrs. Stanley asked as her husband took Jessica to her room.

"She's doing much better. She's awake." Alice said, and both her and Rosalie saw the relief wash across their faces. "We really must get back. Have a good day, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley." Rosalie and Alice turned around and got in their car and drove off.

"Lauren was arrested." Alice said as she drive. "The boys handled themselves nicely."

"Carlisle will be pleased that they didn't snap the bitch's neck." Rosalie said. Alice glanced at her. "Though, I would've."

To Be Continued…

Endnotes: Yeah, I was totally going to have Emmett snap Lauren's neck… Review and receive an e-cookie.