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Chapter 10: Broken

When we were walking to the school's parking lot, I finally remembered Edward's firm grasp on my arm.

"Can you just let me go?! I'm not going to freaking run away!" I yelled, trying to shrug out of his grasp.

Didn't work.

Ooo…I feel an evil idea coming on….

I wish he would just learn that I'm not going to run away, I can walk on my own!

He STILL had that iron clasp on my arm, and it's really annoying me right now!

With a mischievous grin planted on my face, I played innocent.

"Okay. I'm sorry for being rude. Please forgive me!" I whimpered.

Fall for it…Fall for it…YES!

Perfect. Just as I planned.

He moved in front of me, and placed his hands on my shoulders.

He looked genuinely puzzled, maybe even surprised!

"Really?" He asked, tilting his head to the side.

"Uh…" I began, almost losing myself in his eyes.

I then did it.

I set my plan into action.

I quickly turned to the side, and grabbed his left hand that had previously been on my shoulder. Using just a small amount of strength, I flipped him over, headfirst into the gravel. Sealing off my plan, I grabbed his right hand and pulled it tightly behind his back.

And he's OUT! He's pinned!

HA!

"NO!" I stated, answering his previous question.

Alice tried to stifle her giggle, but then burst into hysterics.

"OUCH!" He yelled.

I guess vampires can feel pain!

'Hey WHAT are you doing?!

Alice!

Figures…someone is always ruining my fun!

"But more importantly, HOW did you DO that?! I mean you're almost as short as I am, I can't do that…" She babbled.

Hmm…so pixie over there likes my work.

"Thanks." I muttered, looking down.

"I'm pleased that you two-OUCH- enjoy my pain. OUCH! Can you let me go now? You've proven your-OUCH-point." Edward fumed.

"Oh! Edward, I forgot you were there!" I answered sarcastically.

I them made a motion of releasing his hand to let him go, but instead sat on him.

"You wanted to talk about something, didn't you?" I asked innocently.

"I meant at OUR house! GET OFF!" He fumed.

This is enjoyable.

He makes a nice chair.

Hmm, I got another idea stored for him…

Oh yes, Bella, you are a conniving little vampire. Yes you are!

I stood up, pretending to be a delicate, sweet flower.

He let out a small 'umph' and then rolled over, facing Alice and I.

I was still smiling, hoping I didn't sugarcoat it too much.

"Can someone at least help me up?" He sighed.

I sighed, making it look like too much work.

"Can't you just-" He flashed me a crooked grin- "Fine."

I hope he thinks I fell for that stupid, lopsided grin.

That beautiful, adorable crooked gr-

STOP IT BELLA!

You hate him, remember?

Back to the present Bella. I stuck my hand out and then I once again plastered that innocent smile on my face.

This is most definitely ANNOYING!!!

He accepted my hand, probably thinking of it as a truce.

Man was he wrong.

I added more strength in pulling him up then he expected, therefore sending him flying into the air.

Whilst Alice and I began rolling on the floor hysterically laughing.

"This is so much fun!" I cried in between laughs.

When we looked his way, we watched him pulling himself up from the dent in the concrete sidewalk 100 yards away.

When he looked into my eyes, the expression "If looks could kill" passed through me.

I actually sent him FLYING!

But my humor was soon torn; he was running toward me with a death stare. Cursing under his breath.

Maybe I went a little too far?

"OKAY THAT'S IT!" He yelled.

He was now standing in front of me.

"Sorry." I muttered innocently.

"WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM?!" He exploded.

"My very existence." I whispered, sending a small puff of air into his face.

"I mean what's your problem with me? Why me?" He asked.

That ticked me off. He looked sorry for me.

I shrugged.

Just as he was about to blow up in my face, once again, Alice stepped in between us.

"That's enough you two!"

"Hey- I'll simmer down when you get your "brother" over here to quit feeling sorry for me!" I yelled.

"Alice-" Edward began.

"NO! You will stop fighting, because we need t talk to you, Bella, about some important stuff!" Alice fumed.

Wow. Pixie girl can really explode!

"Fine!" Edward and I replied, crossing our arms across our chests in unison.

"Geez…you two ARE perfect for each other…" Alice whispered under her breath.

"ARE NOT!" We both yelled.

"Whatever…think what you like. Now, come on! We got to get home and tell Carlisle." Alice answered.

"Crazy pixie." I whispered.

"Tell me about it!" Edward laughed.

I laughed along to his soft, musical laugh.

"Wow! Am I hearing correctly? Did you two just get along for a split second?" Alice laughed sarcastically.

We both stopped laughing.

"SHUT UP!" We both yelled.

This was starting to get REALLY annoying.

"This is getting annoying." Edward stated.

"Nice assumption, Sherlock Holmes." I muttered.

"Can you STOP insulting me for ONE second?" He shouted, turning to face me.

"1…okay. I can begin insulting you again." I joked.

"UHH! You are UNBELIEVEABLE!" He yelled.

I curtsied.

"Glad to be of service." I teased.

"Come on!" Alice yelled, standing in front if her car.

He sill held my arm!

"Come on, Bella." Edward said, trying to pull me to his Volvo.

"I have my own car, thank you very much. I can drive myself." I huffed, turning toward my car.

"Edward, you take your Volvo. I'll go with Bella to our house. See you there." Alice ordered, waving him off.

"Hi! We're going to be great friends." Alice squealed, hugging me.

"O-Okay. How do you know that?" I asked, staring blankly at her.

"We'll all explain at our house." Alice replied, "Now come on! I love your car, it's so cute!"

"Thanks."

EPOV

Stupid, stupid girl!

She is SO annoying.

And yet, I love her. Her eyes, her laugh, her sarcasm, her sick wicked, mind.

But I can't let her know that.

She can't find out.

But, Alice.

She's blocking her thoughts from me…she has a plan.

I know her mind…she's trying to set me up.

With Bella. "So, Bella, what do you think of my brother?" Alice asked.

BPOV

"What do you mean? Why do you ask?" I stated defensively.

"Oh, nothing. I think he likes you!" Alice joked.

"Shut up! I think your brother is a defensive, annoying jerk. No offense to you, I like you." I informed.

"He really is a gentleman, deep down. You just have to find it." She replied.

Not wanting to talk about it anymore, I turned on the radio.

There has to be something on to shut her up.

When I turned on a certain channel, I was about to turn it off, but Alice stopped me.

"I like this song." She pleaded.

"Alright."

It's MY car, MY radio…when did you become so selfish, Bella?

Well, at least you didn't say that.

I don't like this song.

The broken clock is a comfort
It helps me sleep tonight
Maybe it can stop tomorrow
From stealing all my time
And I am here still waiting
But I still have my doubts
I am damaged at best
Like you've already figured out

I'm falling apart
I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart
That's still beating
In the pain…

So true..

I was dry sobbing, and if I could cry, I would be.

That sounded just like me.

This song…everything.

…The broken locks are rolling
you got inside my head
I tried my best to be guarded
But I'm an open book instead
And I still see your reflection
Inside my eyes

They're looking for purpose
They're still looking for life
I'm falling apart
I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart
That's still beating
in the pain
there the healing
Anyway I find meaning

So I'm holding on
I'm still holding
I'm still holding
I'm still holding
I'm barely holding on to you

I'm handing on another day
Just to see what you will throw my way
And Im hanging on to the words you say
You said that I will be OK

The broken lights on the freeway
left me here alone
I may have lost my way now
Haven't forgotten my way home

I'm falling apart
I'm barely breathing
with a broken heart
that's still beating
In the pain
There is healing
In your name
I find meaning
So Im holding on
I'm still holding… (Broken By: Lifehouse)

Is that how I feel about Edward?

No…I hate him!!!

"Are you okay, Bella?" Alice asked, as she looked at me with worried eyes.

"Huh? Oh yah. This song just strikes a nerve." I responded.

"About what?" She asked.

She was the first person…EVER to be curious about my past.

"Can you tell me?" She asked.

"My past wasn't the best. It was horrible, actually. I'll tell you about it later, okay?" I responded.

"Okay, Bella, I'll tell you about mine, too. Later." She answered, turning back to her bubbly self.

"I like you, Alice." I informed.

"Me too, Bella. It's right there." She answered, pointing toward a huge mansion.

Wow. Not only their home, but Alice.

She is the only person I trust beside my family.

I hope you guys all enjoyed this chapter!!!

Rae