A/N: Chapter 14 of Pusuit of Gaiety! Hope you like it! I know I said that this chapter would be up soon but I've been so busy with school work and everything else in my life! I am so sorry! Anyways, I've been wanting to ask, would you like to to drag this story longer or finish it off in 1 or 2 more chapters? I can do it either way, just tell me in a review or something! Keep in mind that I might not do as you wish! Sorry! So, remember to review, okay? I love you people! 562 reviews already! I am so impressed! ;huggles;
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Pursuit of Gaiety
Chapter 14
Shocks
BPOV
I was chatting in monotone with Tyler and Ben about sports as we filed into the movie theatre that was located near our school. We had absolutely no idea what we were going to watch, but frankly, I couldn't give a care. My thoughts were centered around how much I had disappointed myself and my plans to move back to Phoenix after one more week. There was no point in staying here anymore. No more dreams to go after. It was all … gone …
Edward's name popped randomly into my mind. How could I bear to leave him behind though? We had grown closer in the past week and he was just starting to open up to me now. How could I bear to leave behind such a wonderful friendship? And, I had to admit to myself, I had begun to develop a crush on him ever since he had saved me that day in music class, although I hadn't known it then.
My mind was in a dilemma.
The lights flicked off and a soft glow gradually warmed the room. I heaved a sigh, my mind was miles away.
"Isaac! The movie's starting! Isaac!" Ben tugged at my sleeve to attract my attention. His eyes were glued on the screen already. He seemed excited enough. I wondered where Edward was.
I ignored Ben and played with the zipper of my jacket absently.
All of a sudden, completely without warning, a wonderfully smooth voice that I could recognize anywhere filled the room and spoke a single word that stabbed my heart with hatred. "Mike."
I perked up, instantly alert, my body stiffened at the unexpected.
What was Edward's voice doing in the movie room and why was he saying Mike's name?
Everyone in the room started murmuring and whispering in each other's ears.
What was happening?
"Oh, my! My sexy Eddie-Poo! How lovely of you to join me, my manly man!" Mike's disgusting voice spoke out.
Gasps and shocks of laughter filled the room. Mike sure had thick skin.
"Hello Mike. Could you please tell me once again what you did to Isaac's piano sheets that he'd needed for the Music exam?" I heard Edward say. He sounded like he was in physical pain.
What was he doing? Why was he asking Mike about my music sheets?
The tape went on as the gasps and murmurs grew louder. I shrank back into my seat, unsure.
What did Edward think he was doing?
"Kiss me." Mike's sickly voice said, unashamed. The whole room started shouting instantly. The room broke in half, some encouraging Edward to kiss Mike, some groaning away in disgust.
"KISS HIM, KISS HIM!"
"NO, WHAT, THAT'S SAD, DUDE! DON'T KISS HIM!"
"WHAT THE …"
"I CAN'T BELIEVE MIKE!"
I didn't know what to do, nor say, as I listened to the school's comments. I just listened on, sitting on the edge of my seat.
"Just kiss me and I'll tell you the truth, everything that happened," Mike tried to persuade Edward. I could practically feel Edward fumbling around, in obvious discomfort.
I sucked in a deep breath and held onto it. Someone was throwing popcorn furiously at the speakers, muttering swear words at Mike.
I could hear Edward pleading with Mike on the tape. Mike refused to hear him out.
Everyone started screaming at once when they realized that Mike and Edward were kissing all of a sudden.
My mind was beyond confused. Why would Edward go to such lengths for Mike to tell everyone what he had done? Even kissing Mike Newton? I shuddered slightly.
The tape went on …
"Fine. I ripped up Isaac's stupid piano sheets so he wouldn't be able to do the exam. Serves him right, that freak. Trying to steal my Eddie-Poo away from me," Mike confessed, oblivious to Edward's recorder at the time.
I sat up straight as a pole as everyone in the room, including the teachers, turned to stare at me. A blush began to creep slowly up my face as I attempted in vain to hide myself. Tyler nudged me in the ribs. Then, all the stares turned away from me to shot at Mike Newton, who was cowering in his seat feebly.
"I didn't do it! The tape is a lie! I swear!" Mike gasped as the crowd began making their way menacingly towards him. "EDDIE-POO, SAVE ME!"
Mike's cries were drowned into the crowd as they swallowed Mike up whole. The teachers didn't even bother to pull Mike out nor call order.
A teacher announced that the movie will proceed as planned after a little while.
Nobody listened to him. The crowd gradually calmed down, leaving a ruffled looking, badly beaten and sobbing Mike on the ground. The teachers dragged Mike away, out of the movie room.
The movie flashed on the screen but I couldn't even hear the words the actors' and actresses' were saying. All my thoughts were focused on Edward's tape and what he had done. To help me.
I frowned as I twirled the thought in my head.
"So … Was the tape entertaining?" A velvet voice whispered into my ear.
A shiver ran down my spine. I was utterly speechless.
"Bella, I did this for you," he whispered again when he realized that I was currently unable to form a coherent sentence.
Bella?! What was he talking about? Why was he calling me Bella? How could he know?
"B-Bella?" I stuttered, turning around to look into his deep, green eyes. It was a mistake. All my courage melted that instant.
"Bella …" Edward confirmed indifferently, avoiding my gaze.
Oh, crap! My secret's out!
Edward had suggested to Bella that he knows her secret! What will happen? Will their relationship move further? Or what? How will they kiss? Review to get your answers! Any questions? Ask! The more you review, the faster I type! Thanks, all of you!