For those amazing fans that noticed that part of the sex talk from the last chapter was an extract from eclipse… congratulations, you know your stuff. Disclaimer: I own nothing. But I want to use quotes so that I remain true to the twilight saga as much as my plot allows. Here you have the chapter I have been wanting to write the most. So far. This again goes to my awesome reviewers, Tita Cullen, cheermom 13, jkcmama0307, sweetmahogany, acw1, Kynicole, Ariana-Magdalena, mckennaismyworld, barbie2, fadedlove17, xxbipolar7597139xx, oompaloompa6262, sillyaddict13, ProtheroEdward and Emmettlover95. Thank you for making me want to write more, just for you.

Passing Notes , Hidden Kisses and Assembly Speeches

EPOV

After the scare we had with Principal Greene Bella and I were cornered by our family (yes, they were all family). They wanted to know the details, everything, Alice was planning to hire a lawyer to sue the school before we finally calmed her down enough to tell her there was no need. The scare had shaken us all, but we knew that our cover wasn't blown, and we were all happy for it. As soon as I walked into my third period class I knew my day couldn't get any worse.

Bella was sitting at her seat, trying as hard as she could to get rid of the pest that I had come to know as Mike Newton. The boy was harmless, and could even be a good friend, but Alice had warned me of his constant intentions towards Bella, referring to him as Bella's golden retriever. I was not prepared for the surge of jealousy that made my blood boil when he put his hand on her arm. HER ARM! Stupid idiot boy! If I weren't his teacher, and I wasn't in school this would be exactly the thing I'd get into trouble for. I turned my back to them for a second so I could compose my expression. I knew Bella wasn't urging on his advances, that was clear from her expression, but the sole fact that he could touch her like that in front of everyone while I couldn't seriously drove me insane.

I turned to find he was still there, leaning closer into a wide eyed Bella. I slammed my book down and yelled at him

"NEWTON! I would suggest you leave yours and Ms. Swans private life exactly that, private and out of my classroom! I growled at him as he sat down in his own seat.

I looked at Bella, she was looking at me as if afraid my reaction was more directed towards her, and I saw a hint of a tear. I immediately felt horrible. As I started handing out assignments for the class I wrote her a quick note that I inconspicuously passed to her when Alice raised her hand to ask me a "question"

"Love, I'm sorry, it wasn't at you at all. I just had to keep up appearances and not show a preference. I'm sorry; I completely trust you and I know you wouldn't do anything.

I love you."

I saw her relax as I did my rounds and then I heard her voice

"Mr. Cullen could you please explain this for me" she said pointing at her book as I walked towards her, trying to hide my smile at her angel voice.

"Yes, Ms. Swan, what is it?"

I looked down at the book where I saw an answer to my note.

"I know, I was just surprised, but Edward, you have to relax or else it'll be too obvious, act like a teacher not a jealous boyfriend."

I grimaced but nodded, before continuing my rounds.

My sucky day got all worse when at the end of class Jacob Black, a smart attractive student went straight up to Bella and asked her on a date, with the demeanor of someone who expected acceptance. I knew he was popular and well liked by the girls, and could feel the jealousy coming back, it was all worth it to see Jacobs expression when Bella answered him.

"I'm sorry Jacob, but my boyfriend and I are pretty serious and I don't think he'd be ok with me going out with you." She told him, and I smirked as Jacobs draw dropped, I turned around in order to try to remove the smirk from my face.

"You mean Newton?" asked an incredulous Jacob.

"Oh, no. My boyfriend Edward goes to college, he's studying teaching at Dartmouth, he's brilliant. We met over the summer." She told him, and I again turned around to hide my smile. Little did he know she was speaking about me, and that the majority of those things were technically true.

"Really? Well what's his last name?" asked Jacob as if trying to cal her out on a lie. That really got Bella flaming.

"It's Masen, and that's none of your business, now leave me alone, I have to go." She said with a huff before taking a dramatic exit. Jacob just stood there, looking as if someone had slapped him. I picked up my books and passed right in front of him, holding my laughter all the way to the teacher's lounge. I then realized all the teachers were looking at me as if I were insane, which only made me laugh harder, before leaving to get some lunch. In the empty hallway of the biology lab stood Bella outing things in her locker, she was conveniently right next to a coat closet. I passed her, making my presence known before opening the closet and pulling her inside in a fraction of a second.

"Edward wha-" I crashed my lips to hers, something that effectively shut her up. I had had girlfriends before, flings as a teenager, but no one had ever compared to Bella, the sensation she could evoke in the pit of my stomach, all the feelings that she brought up were like a drug that I needed to remain blissfully ignorant. We kissed and held each other until we were out of breath. Even then all we did was hug until I noticed I was intruding on her lunch time, profusely apologizing when I realized we only had three minutes before the warning bell, where the hallway would get flooded with students going to their classes. I groaned, promised her I'd get her something to eat and looked out quickly before admitting the coast was clear.

She flashed me one of her breathtaking smiles before going to her biology class, and because I didn't have anything to do in this period, I went towards my car to listen to music. I was listening to Debussy but in my head a different melody was playing, one that was purely, Bella. As if I had called her with my thoughts I saw Bella a walking, wait, no, strike that, Bella being carried by Mike Newton. I practically ripped the door off its hinges when I saw her, running towards her, all the casual calmness of a teacher disappeared.

"BELLA!" I yelled as I watched Newton have to set her down.

"What's wrong with her?" I demanded from Newton.

"They're blood typing in biology and she fainted, she told me she was fine, but now she did it again." I looked at him for a second before turning my attention back to Bella.

"You can go Mr. Newton, I'll take Ms. Swan to the nurse, I said as in one swift movement I had her in my arms, bridal style, cradled against my chest.

Once Mike was out of earshot I went back to my Edward mode.

"Bella, love, are you ok, please talk to me." I begged her, as I got closer to the office where the nurse's station was located.

"Ugh… blood" was all she said. I chuckled slightly, no real amusement in my voice, yet relief that it was not something serious.

After Bella was checked out, I got an excuse to take her home when the principal himself requested it. I was glad, but played my part of concerned teacher very well. Bella, just sat quiet and acted pale, something she was magnificent at, but then again, what wasn't she wonderful at? Oh, right walking, and the new addition to the list, blood, she sucked at being around blood. I was starting to feel at least worthy now that I had found minor imperfections in my angel.

When we got to her home, I made her soup, and we watched television until Emmett arrived, with Rose, Jazz, and Alice, all of whom looked concerned but visibly relaxed when I said my first two words, blood typing.

Alice laughed and I asked her what was I missing, it was really difficult being the only one who hadn't known her for years, I wanted so badly to be the person who knew her best, but I was learning, slowly I had started to get all the information I needed.

"When we were juniors, they had a blood drive in Port Angeles, r. Banner thought it would be a good idea to do blood typing, like he does every year, Bella, who did not yet know that blood typing day is ditch day went to class. When Banner stuck the first persons finger, Bella went green, knocking over her partners tray with acid samples in the process. She managed to somehow burn a deep hole in his pants, his shirt, the table, the chair and the poor boys shoe. Safe to say the boy transferred out of the class the next day. He steers clear of Bella, but apparently she forgot the effects of blood typing. She can't stand the "smell" of blood, according to her" Alice said with a giggle

"that's ridiculous, people cant smell blood" I said matter-of-factly

Bella turned towards me, her eyes flashing her anger. I immediately cringed.

"Well I can! It smells like rust and salt, and all disgusting! If I were a vampire I would have to go vegetarian cause blood has the ickiest smell ever! She said, and then attempted to stomp off. Of course, being Bella she tripped, landing straight in my lap. I chuckled as she huffed, but stayed in this much more comfortable position.

We chatted some more until I heard Charlie's car in the drive way.

"Bella, you need to get up now, I really don't want your dad to shoot me." I told her as she got up and walked to the door.

Charlie greeted us, and I took my leave, after all I couldn't distract Bella from her homework and get away with it. Apart from that she had a speech to write, and I was looking forward to what she was going to say to account for my act of heroism.

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I was sitting down next to Principal Greene as Bella stood in front of the whole student body. She looked beautiful in a cream skirt and red blouse.

"Good Morning everyone. I am here today to introduce a very special person. Most of you know by now that not too long ago I was attacked in Seattle. A man, whom I did not know attempted to do vicious things against me, and had it not been for this man, he would have gotten away with it. I am eternally grateful to Mr. Cullen for saving my life. The reason why I am introducing him, is because he will be receiving an award from the school, and the state for his assistance in the capture of this horrible man, who had done awful things to other women all over the country, Mr. Cullen, thank you so much." She said, turning to me and giving me one of her heartbreaking smiles.

She was amazing, I accepted my award and took a picture with the Principal and her and then went back to my normal life. Of course, life for me was never normal, though I did not expect what came next.

"Mr. Cullen, a few questions for the times" said a red head reporter with a microphone in hand and a camera man behind her.

"Umm, sure" I said awkwardly

"Mr. Cullen, how did you assist in the capture of this man?"

"I threw him off Ms. Swan when he was attacking her in an alley."

"And did you know it was Ms. Swan at the time?"

"Yes" I said, confused by her question.

"Mr. Cullen would you like to explain why you were at a club with a minor, who happens to be your student?" she said with a harsh voice. I immediately felt the threat and I kept my calm as I answered her question honestly

"Yes, I can. MS. Swan was at the club with her older brother, who is a teacher here, and happens to be my friend, as well as another new teacher and a few other friends. When we noticed her missing we all searched for her, I was just the one who found her first"

She looked slightly sad as she noted my honesty, and then thanked me, moving away from me towards Bella, who was being helped by Alice down the Assembly steps. A camera flashed in her face and she blushed, as I smiled at her expression.

"Ms. Swan, some questions?" asked the reporter

"Umm, ugh, ok?" she said

"Are you thankful for Mr. Cullens presence at the club that night."

"Well, of course he saved my life."

"Were you uncomfortable at all with him at the club?"

"No, he's my brothers best friend, I didn't really talk to him, he was just there for my brother."

Again, the reporter looked thoroughly downcast at the lack of a juicy scandal. She mumbled something to Bella before leaving, her shoulders slumped, a slight pout on her face.

"What was that about?" asked Alice when we all finally met up

"Just looking for an inexistent story…"

"Really, why won't people believe that Mr. Cullen just did the right thing and there's nothing scandalous behind it" laughed Bella, a sarcastic look on her face that immediately turned angelically innocent as Mr. Greene passed. Once again out of sight and earshot, we all laughed at our current pickle.

I looked around at my new family knowing it was really moments like this, people and relationships like these that made all the secrets worth it.