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" Carlisle look the picture with Jacob was a really big mistake, it was stupid and something that I will NEVER be dumb enough to repeat," I mumbled quickly as soon as I regained the ability to speak.
He seemed to realize that I was dead serious and obviously repentant.
" And the other picture?"
" That you will have to ask your son about."
" I have every intention of doing that."
As Carlisle stated this, the door opened to reveal the last two people on earth that I ever wanted to see, Edward and Jacob. Jacob looked slightly confused, but Edward looked expectant, so he already knew what was going on. I guess this explains the look earlier on the track.
"But first Bella, I would like to hear your take on everything that happened last night. Were you inebriated? Are there any other incidents that we should know about?"
" I wasn't drunk at all, I swear I didn't even have a sip of alcohol, ask anyone there. What I did was just… stupid and immature. Every 'incident' that occurred is right in front of you, if those weren't idiotic enough."
When I said idiotic, I caught sight of movement over Carlisle's shoulder and glanced quickly at Edward's face. Was that pain, I saw there?
" Well, I cant say I'm glad about this, but I am glad that there is nothing more, and I understand that it seems personal, but unfortunately as an Olympic gymnast your life is no longer private. You need to tell me everything that happened last night."
I took a deep breath and focused at a spot on the floor rather that at anyone's face as I began to speak.
" Well, as you know some of the gymnasts from both teams went to a local pub for fun last night. And that's all it was, harmless fun. I was dancing with Alice, and a few of the other gymnasts when Edward entered the bar. He cut in and we danced together for a while. Then…" I paused, not quite sure how to continue.
" Go on please, Bella."
" Well, we must have gotten our signals crossed, because I viewed it as a dance between two friends while Edward apparently saw as something more since he kissed me. As soon as I knew that we were not on the same page, I left the dance floor and went to sit down. Edward soon joined our table and not feeling comfortable after what happened, I asked Jacob to dance with me. Somehow our dance turned into something more. Somehow we got caught up in the moment and ended up kissing. It wasn't the best decision I have ever made, and I have decided since then that I would not allow myself to be distracted again. I am here to represent my country in the best way that I can as a gymnast and as a representative of the United States." Emboldened by my earlier decision, I appeased each of the members of the room with my eyes, passing over only two.
" I hope that you will allow me to make up for my earlier lapses in judgment and give me a chance to remain on the team. I have worked so hard for this and know that I will work harder than ever if you will give me the chance to prove it to you."
"Bella," Carlisle, silent through my speech, now spoke. " We have no intention of kicking you off the team, you have great potential. But we must warn you, one slip up and you will be disqualified."
I was amazed. " Wait, you didn't call me here to kick me off the team?"
" No, this situation came to my attention earlier and we diffused it for the moment." He smiled. "I remember what it's like to be young, I also remember what its like to have your every move and mistake in public view. We called you here so we could get the full story and then discuss what we could do to fix this. These were brought to our attention before they reached print, but we only have a limited amount of time to fix this and keep it from reaching publication."
" Edward, Jacob? Do you agree that this is what happened?"
They both nodded.
" Ok, in order to stop these from going to print we promised the magazine, that we would give an exclusive interview with you Bella, tomorrow during the team practice. This way they can see you as someone dedicated to what they came here to do and that is the way we are going to sell it. In the meantime the three of you are to stay apart, unless with the rest of the group and even then stay distant to each other in public view. You are teammates and representatives of you country that is all. Do you understand?" All three of us nodded.
" Good now go and get some rest, you all have busy days coming?"
Jacob and I left the room along with the others in the room, but his father held Edward back.
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Edward Pov:
" Edward, I know you like to have a girl as a distraction when you are competing, but stay away from my gymnasts." My dad wasn't fooled at all. He knew there was more to the story than what Bella had told him. I was glad she hadn't told of how badly I had acted. I did have a reputation as a playboy, but a lot of that was blown up. Unfortunately, the one person I actually did like I acted like a total ass to. I don't know what it was about Bella Swan, but I just couldn't get her out of my head.
She intrigued me when I first saw her after qualifications, but despite rumors I am really not good with women. They are really good with me and that's what gets me into trouble. I was afraid that she wouldn't like me, so I stayed away.
Then I saw her on the plane and had to sit near her, I tried to act cool and suave, but that seemed to make her hate me rather than like me. I came up with all these plans in my head to make it up to her, but then when I entered the pub the other night and saw what Alice had done to her, I just lost it. She is beautiful all the time, but Alice's touch-, which was easily recognized, made her goddess-like
Next thing I know I'm acting in the classic playboy style that I have been wrongly classified in. now I have absolutely no chance with her and almost got her kicked off the team to boot.
" It's different this time, dad, but I will behave ok?"
My dad sighed, but nodded that I could go.
I was tired enough to sleep, but knew that I couldn't until I made it right. Of course I had no idea how to do that, so I thought I might go up to the roof for air to clear my head.
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Bella Pov:
" When I got back to my room, Alice was already asleep. As exhausted as I was I knew sleep was not a possibility. I decided to go up to the roof for a while, maybe get some air. I quickly changed into comfy softie shorts and a silky pajama tank top and headed up to the roof.
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Edward Pov:
I changed into a pair of sweatpants before I headed up. I was surprised that when I got to the roof and found the door already open. I walked onto the roof, and looked around, momentarily distracted by the amazing view. Then I caught sight of something more breathtaking than the London view below me.
" Bella?"
" Edward?"
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Review please- sorry if this chapter sucks, but I wrote a 1,329-word chapter in 45 minutes cause I just got home and wanted to update- so sorry for mistakes. Let me know what you think. More gymnastics in the next chapter.