Chapter 11

(Explanations)

Silent Forever

Letting go of Edward, I realized that tears were rolling down my eyes. These tears were a mixture of all the emotions that I currently felt. Anger, fear, sadness, happiness, and joy were only a few that were running through me.

I looked up to see Edward smiling lightly to try and brighten up the situation. I hugged him again, because I just needed someone to hold me now. I was still crying, because I knew that Tristan is back and there is absolutely nothing that I can do about that.

Suddenly, I felt a heavy tap on my shoulder. Sighing, I lifted my head from Edward's shoulder and I saw Emmett, Alice, Rosalie and Jasper looking down at Edward and me with a worried expression. I saw Emmett smiling widely, and I instantly felt scared.

Groping already, Bella? Emmett asked with a wide smile.

Two things happened quickly. Rosalie's hand slapped Emmett's head and shook her head in a disapproving manner. Then I started blushing. I dropped my eyes to the floor and my face was probably about twenty different shades of red.

Rubbing his head, Emmett looked up at me with an apologetic expression on his face.

Sorry, Bells. He apologized. I just smiled awkwardly, as to forgive him.

Bella, what happened? Alice asked a slight frown on her face. At first I was hesitant to tell her about it because everyone was listening. Realizing this, Rosalie and Jasper went back inside the school.

Alice that was Tristan. I signed in small hand movements. My hands were still lightly shaking, but not as bad as before.

What is he doing here? She asked, surprised.

I really don't know. I just saw him, and I freaked. I came here so that he couldn't harass me anymore. He is supposed to be back in Phoenix. What am I supposed to do now? I asked, panic creeping back into me.

Bella, don't worry. If Tristan comes anywhere near you, we will get him. Edward signed and then squeezed my shoulders lightly.

I just nodded my head.

We have about thirty minutes left of lunch. Do you want to go back? Edward asked me with a gentle expression on his face, probably trying to calm me down at the same time.

Yeah, I guess. I knew that I had to face my fears eventually. Edward got up from the bench that we were sitting on and extended his hand to help me up. I took a hold of his hand, and blushed.

Alice had already gone inside to be with Jasper so it was only Edward and I. We walked slowly back into the cafeteria because I was really scared. I really didn't want to re-live my past experiences I had back in Phoenix.

We were in front of the cafeteria doors, when Edward looked at me and smiled gently. It's ok, you can do this. He reminded me. He opened the door, and together we stepped forward.

No one was really staring at us, as we walked into the cafeteria. Edward was leading the way to our table and I just followed him with my head slightly bent down.

When we reached our table, I noticed an extra person standing next to our table. I took my seat next to Edward, when I finally lifted my head and met Tristan's smirk.

My face was flushed with pure anger. How dare he come to this small town, and try to ruin my life again. I will not let him do what he did to me before.

I noticed his lips moving in a confident manner and I saw that he was talking to Emmett and Edward. When I looked up to maybe understand what was going on, I was surprised to see both of their expressions. Emmett looked like he was about to kill somebody, and Edward just looked angered. I couldn't believe that I had such great friends, who are actually concerned with Tristan.

Suddenly, Tristan turned to face me and started to move his lips. I obviously couldn't understand what he was saying and when he saw my expression, he just smiled. The next thing absolutely shocked me.

So Bella, surprised to see me? He signed. My mouth opened agape and I didn't understand what was going on. The last time I was in Phoenix, he didn't know how to use ASL. He just smirked because he realized that I was beginning to get freaked out by his new accomplishment.

Why are you doing this? I finally managed to ask him, after I recovered from my initial shock.

What are you talking about? He asked with a grin on his face. I became quickly angered when I saw that this conversation was going absolutely nowhere.

If I remember clearly, back in Phoenix you didn't know how to use ASL. You used to harass me all the time and make my life pure hell. This is why I came here. And now you're here too? What are you doing here? I asked frustrated.

Bella, that is no way to talk to an old friend. He answered. But if you must know, my parents got relocated to Seattle for job purposes. Since my mom doesn't like big cities, she decided to move to this small town. Believe me, I don't want to be here but since you are here, this year is going to be fun. He signed with a light attitude in his words.

I am not a violent person, but at this point I was ready to punch him square in the nose.

If I ever see you lay one finger on her, you will have to deal with us, do you understand? Emmett asked Tristan with a hard look on his face. To my surprise, Rosalie started giving Tristan a glare that soon made him uncomfortable.

I see I'm not welcomed here, but that's okay. I'll see you later, Bella. He waved me a goodbye and turned around and left to eat at a table on the other side of the lunchroom.

I internally groaned, and laid my head on the lunchroom table. After a few seconds of what seemed to be an awkward silence, Alice started smiling broadly.

What is it, Alice? I asked kind of annoyed.

What I think we all need is a movie night. Let's just go to Blockbuster and get a movie and have a night in. She told us her idea.

As much as I hated to admit it, she was kind of right. I was under a tremendous amount of stress, and I think that this is exactly what is needed.

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The rest of the day passed by really quickly. I was now in the car with Edward and we were driving to the mall to get a movie. Alice wanted to get everything ready at the house, so it was Edward and I who were stuck getting the movie.

We quickly arrived at the mall, with Edward's speeding, and we found a parking space right next to the entrance of the mall.

Arriving at Blockbuster, Edward led me to the comedy section.

So, do you know what movie you want to see? He asked me.

I really don't know. I answered.

Want to see 'Ten Things I Hate About You'? He asked.

I actually saw that movie about one hundred times. I answered with a slight blush. Edward just smiled and he started looking at other titles.

There was one movie that stuck out from the rest of them. I already saw this movie about ten times, but I still loved it.

Hey Edward? I asked.

Yeah? He replied with a smile on his face.

Can we take out 'She's all that'? I asked.

Yeah, sure. I know that Alice also likes this movie, so she won't object. He answered.

Since it was after all a school night, we were on a tight schedule. We took the DVD and headed over to the cashier. Behind the counter, I saw a girl with long fake blond hair, and long painted nails. She had tons of make up on her face, and she smiled with obviously unnaturally white teeth.

While Edward was paying for the DVD I saw the girl smile at Edward and she also started talking to him. She stuck out her chest to him, which I kind of found pathetic. But even so, this strange emotion started filling me.

I couldn't tell what it was, but it bugged the hell out of me. When she handed Edward the receipt, I saw her number written in a pink pen. I frowned slightly and I followed Edward out of the store.

So, did you know her? I tried to ask as casually as I could. I could see a small grin tugging on Edward's lips, but he continued to stare ahead.

Yeah, her name is Lauren. She goes to our school. He shortly replied. Now I understand why she looked so familiar. I probably saw her in the hallways or something.

So… are you going to call her? I asked as I stared ahead. I had no clue why I asked that, but I was kind of interested.

His shoulders shook of laughter, and he turned his head and looked at me. No, of course not. This whole year, she has been trying to get me to go out with her, and she is just annoying.

Oh, that's cool, I guess. I couldn't believe how pathetic I sound. We were now seated in Edward's Volvo and were on our way back to the Cullen's.

I still couldn't help but thinking about the feeling that I had when Edward was talking to Lauren. I knew that it wasn't jealousy, because I didn't even like Edward. He was a very good friend, one of my best friends actually. There is no way that I could have feeling for him as more than friends. I just really didn't like that fact that Lauren was taking to him.

I started getting really confused with my emotions. I quickly looked at Edward, and I realized something.

Yeah, he was attractive, but there is no way that I could like him. Or at least I hope not, for all of our sakes.

A/N:

Okay, so I really didn't like this chapter at all. It's kind of unedited, because Claire couldn't edit it, so I had someone else edit it. But I don't know.. I don't really like this chapter.

Anyway, yesterday was my first day of spring break!!!!! Due to this, I went to NYC again. I went to the Met, which was kind of fun. But the best part about my trip is that I went to Dumbo, Brooklyn, which if anyone has been there can say that its really cool. I watched the sun set behind the Brooklyn bridge, and then I saw Fred Newman at a gallery!!!! (image google him, he is a voice actor..lol)

Since its spring break, I will probably update in about three days, and I just want to thank everyone who reviewed last chapter.

-Jess