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Chapter 9 - Meetings

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I woke up feeling more confused than ever. Edward was back and I realised that I love him more than ever. But I also had feelings for Jake. He was my personal sun and had helped me regain some of my life back.

As my thoughts swirled round my head I hadn't realised that Edward would be here in ten minutes to pick me up. I rushed to get dressed, reluctantly putting on something Alice had kindly sneaked into my room. Why did she insist on spending money on me? NEW dark skinny jeans, a blue long sleeved t-shirt and brown boots. Not something I would normally wear but hey, Alice would reprimand me if I didn't.

I looked out the window and noticed Edward was already leaning on the bonnet of his Volvo waiting. Knowing how impatient he used to be, I rushed downstairs and out the front door catching my foot on the doorstep... as always he was there to catch me. My heart sped up and I could feel the blush creep up my face as I stared into his gorgeous topaz eyes. He looked very amused as he pulled me up right.

"I missed your clumsiness" he said with my favourite crooked smile but pretended to be annoyed with this statement. So I pulled myself out of his arms and walked towards his car. Before I got to it he was there, opening the door for me and staring at me with a look on his face I couldn't comprehend.

"What? Aw I look dreadful don't I?" I looked down at what I was wearing but he was right in front of me pulling my face up by my chin.

"Bella, love, you look so gorgeous even the stars would be jealous of your beauty" I knew he was sincere because his eyes held so much love. I blushed at his compliment.

I moved past him and got in the car but he was already in the driver's seat. I grinned to myself.

It was a silent drive to school, not uncomfortable, just...nice. It felt nice being in his company once again, it felt...right.

We got there in record time but before I could get out of the car I was grabbed and yanked out by a small, annoyingly perfect pixie.

"Alice! Are you trying to rip off my arm?" I laughed out loud and noticed Edward adopt a wide grin on his face.

"BellaomgwehavetogoshoppingIhavetobuyyousomenewclothes!" I couldn't keep up with what she was saying but I heard 'shopping'.

"Alice, you've already bought me enough. I'm wearing your latest outfit so could you leave 'Bella Barbie' alone for a few days?" I pouted hoping she would give in.

"Hmmm okay, but I'm not giving up that easy!" She looked deflated as she said this but still kept her smile on her face.

"ALICE! Get out the way so I can see my favourite little human!" Oh my god, I forgot how much Emmett's hugs felt like my bones were being crushed!

"Emmett...can't...breathe!" I managed to get out.

"Oops...sorry" he said sheepishly while putting me down. I blushed, noticing people in the parking lot staring at our reunion.

"Ahhh, see, I can still make you blush!" This made me blush even more and Emmett burst out laughing but was elbowed in the stomach by Rosalie. I giggled at this before seeing Jasper in front of me.

"Hello, again Bella" he smiled at me but I could see guilt behind his happiness.

"Jasper, before you say anything, I want you to know that you should stop suffering and making everyone else suffer. Jasper it was an accident and I have never blamed you...once. It was completely instinctual and I know that even if you had gotten near me, you would have stopped because you knew how much Alice and Edward loved me. You would have stopped because at that moment you would have felt that I was not scared of you but concerned for you. I was worried that I had ruined all your hard work, so please, if anyone should be saying sorry it is me, I should have been more careful".

He looked slightly taken aback from my speech but I saw the guilt leave his eyes. Edward was looking at me with admiration and I blushed looking back to Jasper.

"Bella" he walked and I was surprised when he pulled me into a hug, I saw Edward tense but I hugged him back, "Thank you". I was glad I had relieved him of his pain. I was happy to see them all again and glad this reunion went smoothly but was nervous of the last sibling I had to greet. I turned towards where Rosalie was standing but I was pulled into a hug. I gasped in surprise and saw the shock on everyone's faces. I had never been this close to Rosalie but I hugged her back lightly still surprised. She released me and looked at me with a warm smile on her face.

"Bella, I know I gave a wrong impression when we first met but I just want you t know I'm glad we are back and that you are back in our lives". Her eyes were full of sincerity and I smiled widely at her, showing her everything was alright and that I was grateful.

"Thank you Rosalie, you shall never know how much that means to me". I meant every word.

"We better get to class before the principal comes" Edward's voice sang out above them all.

I smiled at the rest as he walked me to my class. I felt happy knowing I would enjoy school for the first time in a while.

Lunch came round quickly and Edward was outside my class waiting for me, leaning against the wall with a crooked smile. I smiled up at him as we walked silently to the cafeteria.

It felt so nice sitting with them again. I laughed along at Emmett's jokes and talked with Rosalie and Alice about a shopping trip. It was nice getting on with Rosalie and I could tell that Edward was filled with happiness at us getting on. At least someone was. I could tell from the look on Mike's face that he would rather me sit with him but I didn't care.

Biology was heaven compared to what it used to be. Sitting so close to Edward brought back the memories of the electricity that flowed between us; that still flows between us. My stomach jolted but I knew it was also because of the fear that he may not be here forever.

I was so caught up in my happiness that I forgot I was seeing Jacob after school. I felt a little sad to be leaving Edward and sure enough there he was, sat on his motorbike scowling at Edward next to me.

Edward held me by my arms and turned me to face him.

"Bella, I want you to take my cell phone with you and call me as soon as you leave" there was an urgency in his voice but I didn't understand why.

"Bella, please just do this for me" how could I say no to him?

"Okay" I smiled lightly up at him while taking his phone. He bent down and kissed me on the forehead. I walked away a little downhearted towards Jacob. He smiled at me but it did not reach his eyes.

"Hey Jake" I said with a warm smile. He stood up and I walked nearer to him expecting a hug but before I could he grabbed my chin roughly and smashed his lips to mine. I gasped and pulled away as fast as I could, for many reasons. My chin was throbbing from how hard he had grabbed me and I knew that it would bruise from his fingers. I heard a hiss and turned quickly to see Edward trying not to run at vampire speed and rip Jake apart.

I stood in front of Jake as Edward got to us and held my hands out.

"Edward stop, think where you are...please stop" I said pleading with my eyes. He tore his furious eyes away from Jake to look at my face and gasped. He lifted my chin up and examined it.

"LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE!" He screamed at Jake and in that moment he did not look human...he was a vampire. He was trembling from anger and I wondered if I could control this situation. Jake looked sheepish, he obviously had not realised his own strength.

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