Chapter 10

(Past Memories)

Silent Forever

Alice dropped my off at my house after we went to the mall. I was standing outside on my porch, trying to get the door opened. This would have been much easier if I didn't have that many things in my hands.

I put all my shopping bags on the pavement, and quickly opened the door. I looked in and I saw that I was alone, because Charlie wasn't in the living room or the kitchen. I dropped my bags off in my room and made my way downstairs.

I saw that it was about seven, and I knew that he would come back at around eight thirty. Opening up the refrigerator I noticed that we were in serious need of going grocery shopping. I managed to find potatoes and pieces of steak.

After putting the potatoes in the oven and marinating the steaks, I saw that it was only eight. I had about thirty minutes before Charlie came home, so I decided to go upstairs and start putting away all of my new clothes.

Alice insisted of buying me different clothes for different occasions. At first, Alice wanted to buy me all designer labels, but I just refused. So we came to a conclusion that she was allowed to get me clothes that weren't designer.

Putting everything in my closet, I noticed one shopping bag sitting on my bed. It was a Dolce & Gabbana bag. Looking at this bag made me smile.

I walked over to the bag, and began pulling out a gorgeous dark blue cocktail dress.

When I looked at the dress, I instantly thought of Edward. When he saw that I really liked this dress, he didn't even hesitate to buy it for me. He obviously knew that I couldn't afford it, so he thought that he should help me out. As much as I wanted the dress, I didn't give in that easily. I felt really uncomfortable with him buying it for me, but when I knew that he wouldn't back down, I reluctantly agreed.

Looking at the dress, I also frowned. I really don't know where I would wear such a dress. The town of Forks didn't really hold any events that required this type of dress. Although the dress was gorgeous, it would probably stay in my closet for a pretty long time.

After putting everything away and making sure that my room was nice and clean, I went downstairs. I was extremely hungry because I haven't eaten since the mall.

Walking into the kitchen I was surprised to see Charlie already looking inside the refrigerator.

He must have noticed that I had come in because he turned his head around to face me, and smiled.

Hey, how was your weekend at the Cullen's? He asked kindly.

It was actually pretty good. Esme and Carlisle are really nice, and I had a lot of fun with Alice and her siblings. I answered. I obviously didn't fill him in with all the details, because I really don't think that he cared that much.

Are you hungry? I asked, motioning him to the refrigerator.

I asked, motioning him to the refrigerator.

Yes, thanks Bells. It's just that I had a long day at the station. Too much paperwork that needed to get done. He signed, rubbing sleep from his eyes.

It's ok. I already prepared dinner. I said.

I took out the steak and potatoes and we ate in silence. Charlie was obviously too tired from working and I also had a long day.

After we ate, Charlie excused himself telling me something about some brackets and college basketball. I really didn't understand what he was telling me, so I just nodded my head.

I quickly washed and dried the dishes and I had put everything away.

I went upstairs and got started getting ready to go to bed. Although it was only nine, I was exhausted. I had woken up so early in the morning to go shopping with Alice that I just needed to catch up on my sleep. Lying on my bed, the last thoughts that consumed me were those of Edward Cullen.

***

Sunday passed in much of the same manner. I finished all my homework and then I was just sitting around the house not doing anything.

Finally Monday had arrived. Charlie woke me at five thirty and I started getting ready. I lazily dragged myself to the bathroom and I brushed my teeth. Looking at my reflection in the mirror, I cringed.

My hair looked like a haystack and I did not look pleasant. I tried to yank the hairbrush through my hair and I didn't have much success. I just put up my hair into a ponytail and I made my way to my closet. I knew that Alice would be kind of be mad at me if I didn't wear anything that she bought me, so I took a new pair of jeans and a t shirt.

I looked in the mirror and I sadly realized that I would never get better than this.

I started running downstairs, because I realized that I was kind of late going to school. I was really going to cut it close.

As usual, I grabbed a cup of orange juice with a granola bar and I quickly ate them. Charlie had already left for work, so I grabbed my backpack and keys, and I locked up the house.

It took me about fifteen minutes to get to school and thankfully I noticed that I was ten minutes early. I saw that Edward's Volvo was already parked, but no one was in it. I'm guessing that they had already gone inside.

Walking through the hallways, I felt a sign of relief. No one looked at me differently anymore. I just blended in with everyone else, which I was thankful for.

I had finally arrived at Mr. Whelan's classroom and I noticed that Alice was already sitting down. The bell hadn't rang, so Alice was still unpacked.

Hey. I greeted her. What's up?

Nothing. I'm really tired though. I stayed up all night trying to finish the paper for this class. She said, rubbing her eyes.

I had to laugh at that. Leave it to Alice, to leave important things to the last minute.

Oh, I finished mine on Friday. I smiled.

The day went by rather quickly. We really didn't do much since Mr. Whelan wasn't feeling too well. He just gave us worksheets that we had to fill out. Pre calc took the longest, but I was done in no time.

Finally lunch had arrived. As we were walking to lunch, Alice started to look at me with a strange expression on her face.

What? I asked, conscious.

Yesterday you had a Dolce & Gabbana bag with you. I don't remember buying anything there. She asked curiously.

I blushed and said, Yeah, Edward and I went back there and got the dress. Edward also paid for it.

Can I just tell you something? She asked.

Sure. I answered kind of nervously.

Edward really is a good guy. She said.

Yeah, you told me already. And I already know that. But I don't know why you keep on telling me. I said.

I just think that you guys are great together. She said smiling.

Yeah, I know. We are really good friends. I replied.

She looked at me with a strained expression, like she knew something that I didn't.

Alice, come on, what is it? I asked. I knew that something was on her mind.

Forget about it. She said and put a smile on when we walked through the cafeteria doors.

We got our lunch and then we headed off to our table. I noticed that everyone was there as always, and once we reached the table Alice went to sit next to Jasper, while I sat next to Edward.

Hey, how was your day? I asked him with a bright smile on my face.

Boring, nothing new. What about you? He asked. I shook my head indicating that also nothing happened to me.

Hey did you guys hear about some new kid transferring here. Today was his first day. Emmett signed with wild hand expressions.

I laughed and shook my head.

No, who is he? I asked.

He didn't really say anything about that, but he is kind of getting popular with all of the attention. Rosalie took over telling the story.

I just nodded my head and started eating my sandwich. As I looked up I noticed and saw a mob of people heading the way to the lunch line. I figured that it was the new kid and his friends but I wasn't sure. When some people moved away I got a look at the new kid.

I stopped breathing for a moment.

Tristan.

He had come back.

Everything slowed down around me. All I saw was Tristan smiling at me in a very creepy way, and I suddenly couldn't breathe. I shot up from the table and started running. I made my way outside, to the courtyard.

I sat on a bench and I focused on breathing.

I felt a hand on my shoulders, and I knew that it was Edward. I launched myself at him, hugging him tightly.

I didn't want Tristan to start harassing me again.

After about ten minutes, I pulled away with a tight smile on my lips.

I'm so sorry. I said, blushing.

It's ok. Don't worry about it. When you got up and left we were all worried about you. Do you want to talk about it?

I nodded and I continued.

Well obviously, I recognized the new kid in our school. His name is Tristan. He used to go to my school back in Phoenix. I didn't have the greatest history back there.

A lot of kids ignored me, but some went the extra mile and began harassing me. Tristan was one of them, of course. He never hurt me physically, but he hurt me emotionally. Even though I couldn't hear him, I somehow knew what he was saying. That was the whole point of me coming here – to get away from him. I finished my story.

I finally looked up at Edward's emerald eyes, and I saw anger mixed with pain in them.

Bella, there is no way that Tristan will harm you as long as you are by my side. Edward signed.

I hugged him strongly, no words needed to express how thankful I was of having a friend like him.

A/N:

I am so sorry that I am updating so late. Between writing this huge paper for English, having this bio test, making a family pedigree, going to NYC for the weekend, meeting Alexis Grace =] and more there was no way I could have updated.

On to the good news: This story officially has 100 reviews!!!! Thank you so much for reviewing and reading my story and lets make it another 100 ;D

This chapter is dedicated to: thelittlevoicesinsideyourhead AKA Julia. She was my 100th reviewer and funny enough she actually goes to my school. So thanks Julia, and just to let you know, Edward the rugby player rocks!!!! Ha ha im still trying to find him.

If you guys noticed I put this thing about college basketball in there because my history teacher talks about it all the time. I really don't follow it, but I thought that I should have put that in. My contest is still up, so please join!!! Please Review!!!!

-jess