Thanks for reviews!
Just want to clarify some things-I'm trying to be as original as possible but also similar to the way Stephenie Meyer wrote. So yes, Edward will be bad and Bella and Jacob will be different. That's just how they are in the story because I wanted them to be like that. I know I can't please everyone but I'm hoping that you're learning to accept them more.
And Bella's 'hard to get' plan is getting a bit old after 8 chapters. So it won't be as much as before. But that doesn't mean the fun part is over. ;)
And to answer Copy Rights-Things in that school spread fast and even though they were alone in the hallway…Bella thought it was possible that, with her luck, someone would come just to see her peck him on the cheek and assume something. Thank you for the questions!
Chapter 9-
I didn't get much sleep that night.
It could be that I skipped my last few classes after and including Biology. I went straight to my truck after what happened with…Edward. Who had I become? This wasn't me. I wouldn't be the type of person who would cheat on her boyfriend. I wouldn't even be the type of person with a boyfriend. And I'm certainly not one to skip classes.
Well, I didn't necessarily cheat on Jacob.
It doesn't matter now. I just have to try as hard as possible to avoid Edward. He's exactly what I thought he was. Just get away. That's all I have to do.
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Friday finally came. I couldn't wait until this day was over so I can have time to myself to think about…things.
I took the long way to school to try and straighten myself to face Jacob. I imagined how I would confront him if he asked me what was wrong.
'Oh nothing, so how was your appointment yesterday?'
or
'What? Something's wrong with me? What are you talking about? I have no idea what you're talking about.'
or
'Me and Edward were in a dark room together and he tried to kiss me. But don't worry I stopped him just before he did.'
This was going to be difficult.
I parked as far away as possible as I could from the silver Volvo. Pathetic, yes. But I had to do whatever it takes.
I made my way to first period, expecting to see Jacob waiting there, as he did yesterday.
"Bella! I'm over here!" I heard Jacob call from behind me.
I sighed and turned around searching for a blue motorcycle. Instead, my eyes landed on Jacob's silky black hair, then his dark eyes. He smiled at me then looked at the left of him and began talking. I couldn't see who he was talking to because they were covered by a telephone pole. I'm guessing he/she was leaning on it.
It sort of looked like Jake was talking to the pole at one point. But as I made my way closer, I could see the outlining of a black leather jacket and white sneakers.
Jacob didn't wait for me to catch up to him. He met me just as I was starting to see who he was talking to but couldn't, because of his bone crushing hug.
"Hey Jake," I whispered.
He pulled me away and held my face in one of his large hands that covered most of my face. "I missed you, Bells." He smiled.
"It's only been a day." I said, smiling back at how sweet he was.
He didn't answer but just pulled me in for a gentle kiss. It wasn't as long as usual because it was interrupted by someone clearing their throat.
Jake pulled away immediately and I turned to look to see who Jake had been talking to.
Edward. Why was he the answer to everything now?
He had his arms folded and was leaning against the telephone pole-just as I suspected-but closer to us, as if he moved while we were kissing.
"Sorry Edward," Jacob said.
Sorry?
"You guys know each other right?"Jacob asked, being the only one to talk.
Edward had his eyes on me the whole time. "Yea." Still looking at me. "You could say that."
I narrowed my eyes at him then looked back to Jake. "What are you guys doing?"
Jake looked confused. "Just talking. Edward knows a lot about cars too. He needs help with finding a new car."
"Oh," I said. I didn't really know how to answer that.
Silence.
"Well," Jacob said, breaking the awkward hush. "We're gonna be late for class. Edward, do you mind walking Bella to class today? I have to be in my class a little bit early to get ready for a speech. And I'm first. It's in alphabetical order." He frowned.
"No that's fine. I can walk myself," I said. Jeez, I'm not a dog. And I didn't want to be anywhere near Edward. Well not alone at least.
"But I'm on my way there anyway," Edward said. "Wouldn't want you to get lost." He smiled sarcastically.
"Thanks Edward," Jacob said, not noticing Edward's false enthusiasm. He turned to me. "Bye Bella. See you in lunch." He gave me a short kiss and left, taking only a few strides to get to the building.
I just stood there, not sure what to do. Edward was staring at me.
I sighed. "If you want to stare at me, you should at least be subtle about it."
"I can't help it." Edward said, but looked away. "You always seem to amaze me."
I blushed but gave him a dirty look.
"You didn't look like you were enjoying that kiss so much," he said-suspicion filling his voice. "But yesterday…"
"Oh shut up Edward!" I said, letting out a frustrated groan. "Just leave me alone. And Jacob. Stop pretending to be 'buddy buddy' with him. It's not working."
"I actually am thinking of getting a new car." Edward said, not offended.
I just turned around and went to class. But Edward didn't follow me. That was surprising. My heart sank a little but I thought it was for the better.
I tried to concentrate more on what the teachers were saying today since my mind seemed to be somewhere else lately. I stopped into Alice outside when I was on my way to third period.
"Bella!" She yelled, as if I wasn't staring right at her. "Heyy!" She smiled and came over to give me a surprisingly strong hug.
"Hi Alice," I said calmly. I didn't even feel like attempting to be as hyper as she was.
"I have so much to tell you! We should totally go shopping. Tonight. Wait no, Jasper's taking me out. Tomorrow!" She screamed.
"What?" I asked, confused again by the conversations she had with herself.
"We're going shopping tomorrow, kay? See you later Bella!" She said, running towards the opposite direction of where I was headed.
What did I just get myself into?
When it came time for lunch, Jacob met me outside my class and walked with me in silence. Which was odd-for him.
"Is there something wrong, Jake?" I wondered.
He turned to me and smiled nervously. "Well, there's something that I've noticed…"
I gulped. Was I too obvious when I looked at Edward every time I pulled away from one of Jake's kisses?
"What's that?" I asked, looking in front of me.
"Me and you Bella…" he said, "we've never been on a date."
I looked back to see him blushing.
"Oh," I said-relieved. "Well, do you want to take me somewhere?"
"I kinda made plans for us already," he hesitated, "for tonight."
"Really?" I was surprised. He's so adorable. "That's so sweet of you Jake." I said, pulling my arms around his waist.
He hugged me back a let out a sigh of relief. "I'm glad, because Edward said that he's taking his girlfriend on a first date too and thought it would be better to do it in a group. I guess we were both nervous." He laughed nervously again.
I pulled away from his waist to get a look at his face to see if he was really telling the truth. He was.
"What?" I said.
"What's the matter, Bella? You don't like double dates?" He seemed disappointed that I wasn't happy.
I put on a fake smile. "No, that's not it. It's just that I thought Edward," I spat, "already went on a date with his girlfriend." I lied.
"Oh, nope. You might be talking about Lauren. He has a new girlfriend now. I think her name is Tanya or something."
"Figures." I muttered.
"What was that?" Jacob asked.
"I said-can't wait!"
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A/N-Next is the double date.
I know this chapter didn't have much of Edward in it but I needed to put other people in it too lol.
I might just start writing the next chapter now.
It's payback for not writing yesterday. I was just really busy.
But I don't have work tomorrow so I'll be writing a lot. And I really wanna write this next chapter. Even I'm eager to read it.
Haha.
Oh, this will be interesting.
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