Acceptance Chapter 13: Repercussions, a twilight fanfic

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Chapter 13 – Repercussions

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Beep...beep...beep. I groaned as I reached over and switched my alarm off. I led back down onto my pillow, thinking about how today could possibly go. I felt embarrassed at the attention I received on my first day at Forks High...so how would my first day back since my...accident... be?

I got up and had one of my 'human minutes' as Edward liked to call them. I got dressed slowly and winced as I felt the cotton of my top scrape over my back. I went to have breakfast and was grateful that Charlie had left for work. After what happened he was constantly asking if I was okay. It was starting to get a little old.

I finished eating and looked out of the kitchen window to see my Edward leaning on the bonnet of his Volvo, looking godly as usual. I grabbed my bag and went out to him. I would have run if I didn't know he could see the pain I felt on my face.

He held my hand all the way to school and I was grateful. Before I knew it we were there and I tensed as Edward let go to get out of the car. He came to help me out. He leaned in and said the words I needed to hear, "its okay my love, I'm here". I smiled up at him and slowly got out. I was thankful that most of the students had gone in because of the rain. It meant there were less stares to blush at.

"BELLA!"

Scrap that! Blushing present. I groaned a little as I saw the big teddy bear running towards me. I smiled but felt slightly wary that Emmett was going to pull me into a vice grip. He skidded to a stop in front of me, clearly reading the warning on Edward's face. He walked to me slowly and gave me a, surprisingly, gentle hug. I sighed and hugged him back.

"Thanks Emmett" He had a wide grin plastered on his face and I turned to see Rosalie and Jasper.

"Hi Bella, I'm glad you're okay, it's good to see you again" I could sense no lie in Rosalie's words and gave her a big smile. I noticed that Edward and Emmett were smiling widely too. I had a shock when Jasper came and hugged me lightly. I would never get used to Jasper hugging me but it was nice.

"Bella, I'm so glad you are okay, welcome back" He pulled away and I smiled at him. If I didn't leave soon I would cry. Edward sensing my emotions from Jasper's thoughts saved me.

"Come on guys, let us go or we shall be late" I love this man so much. Wow, calm down Bella! I smiled to myself. No matter what happened in the past I will always love him but that does not mean I won't punish him for leaving in the first place. I dropped my smile, confused...when had I become so...devilish? Maybe Emmett had rubbed off on me.

It felt horrible being in class without Edward...having to endure Jessica's constant questions. Thank god I had not seen Mike yet and thank god lunch came quick. Time to see Edward and the rest of the family. Family...that sounded nice, one I would hopefully be a part of in the future.

I sat down and smiled gratefully at Alice who had gotten me food. I picked at it, not really hungry. I wondered where Edward was.

"Alice, where's Edward?" She smiled knowingly at me before speaking.

"Well, he kind of heard Mike telling Tyler and Eric that he had been looking after you when we left and that you had got pretty...close?" Oh my god? Seriously there is something wrong with that kid! How dare he? I felt kind of bad for him though, silly to say (and think) such things around Edward. Alice smiled at me and I laughed.

"His funeral." I liked believing that Edward may have been jealous but was cut short remembering leaving my Biology work in my truck.

"Holy crow! I left my assignment in my truck-no Alice it's okay- I can get it, I would like the walk" I got up and walked out of the building, headed for my truck. I was almost there when I saw them...Volkswagen Rabbit. Oh no! Not now. I was not ready and...OH MY GOD, Edward was here! He would hear their thoughts?! My breathing became laboured and before I could run I saw Quil getting out of the car, closely followed by Jacob, Embry and Seth stayed put. My heart stopped. Jacob looked a mess and the rest of them were giving me looks of sympathy. That did it...I did not need pity, after all Jake was the one who did this!

"What the hell are you doing here? I hope you know you may have just committed suicide" I glared at Jake's face willing my determination to stay. I couldn't crumble in front of him.

"Wh...what?" He looked at me with pain in his eyes. He didn't understand that Edward would hear him. He forgot...stupid mistake.

"Just say what you want and then I suggest you hurry and leave" I said quickly hopefully making my point.

I heard a low growl and turned to see Alice about five feet behind me. SHe was half way between standing and crouching.

"What is HE doing here?" Alice knew. No doubt about it and I could see from her shaking that she was trying not to rip him to shreds.

"Bells...I needed to see you, I'm so sorry...I...You will never know how bad I feel...I beg you, please forgive me. I will always regret what I did...I...I" I could see he did not know what to say. He was clearly upset but all I could think about was what he did...obviously that was all he could think about. I jumped as I heard it. From behind me came the most terrifying sound I had ever heard in my life. It was filled with anger and pain. I turned suddenly to see Edward, two feet in front of me holding my arms...with eyes filled with black hate and bloodlust.

"Edward...".

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