Hey everyone, sorry for the wait. I meant to put this up yesterday, but I wanted this chapter to be longer. thanks for the positive feedback I didnt think it was that good. soo here is chapter 2

Disclaimer: I DONT OWN TWILIGHT!

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Chapter two

The next two classes passed in a blur. Finally the lunch bell rang. It was during lunch that I would be absolutely alone. I would go to the library and reread whatever book was on the reading list and get lost in it.

I was on my way to the library when I ran into somebody. I stumbled, but then felt two strong arms grab me before I fell. I looked up and saw the most beautiful pair of emerald eyes starring at me. His hair was an odd bronze color and was a complete mess, but at the same time looked amazing.

"Sorry" I was about to continue on my way but he didn't want to let go. I tried to pull my arms back, and he got the message and let go.

"It's okay, there was no harm done. My name is Edward Cullen by the way." He said with such self-confidence. His eyes were locked with mine it took me a while before I was able to form a coherent sentence.

"I...um... I'm Bella." Wow, good job genius. Now he probably thinks I am a total idiot. Whatever, he wouldn't be the first. Then he smiled a crooked smile and he looked absolutely gorgeous! Hold up...Bella what are you talking about. There is no way this guy could be interested in you so don't set yourself up for a heartbreak.

"It's nice to meet you Bella. I-" He was cut off, and it was then that I just noticed that he was walking with Alice.

"Bella, would you like to have lunch with us and our family?" She asked this and walked up to me with a huge grin on her face. Before I had time to answer she wrapped her arm around mine and started walking us towards the cafeteria.

"Uh, Alice, I really don't want to go to lunch today...I uh...forgot my money. So I can't get anything, so I'm just going to head on out." Once again, good job Bella. Way to be inconspicuous. I can't let them find out what Charlie does to me. I was trying to turn around but her grasp on my arm just got tighter.

"Nonsense Bella. I'll buy lunch for you. Please come on." She started pouting and I found it hard to say no.

Edward walked up next to me and said, "It will be easier if you just say yes."

I took a deep breath and decided that he was right. "fine, I'll go."

"YAY!!"

We walked into the cafeteria and Alice led me over to the food and finally let me go. She grabbed a tray for her and started glaring at Edward. He then rolled his eyes and grabbed two trays.

"That's okay, I can get my own stuff. You don't have to do that."

"It's not a big deal. I don't mind." I blushed when he said that and he smiled again, and I thought my heart was going to stop that second.

He and Alice piled food on their trays, and mine as well. Alice paid for all the food and we walked over to a table. There were already three people sitting there. They all looked amazingly beautiful!

The first person was HUGE! Not fat huge, there probably wasn't an ounce of fat on him. He had huge muscles that immediantly made me want to jump under a table and hide. But with one look at his face, I immediately dismissed these thoughts. He had brown curly hair, blue eyes, and a huge smile with dimples that made him look like a teddy bear. Sitting next to him was a ridiculously beautiful blond. Just one glance at her and it took several blows to my already low self-esteem. She had curves where they were supposed to be, and her long hair had waves that went to the middle of her back. The last person looked extremely calm. He had blond hair as well and was muscular. Although his weren't any where as big as the other guy.

"Bella this is Emmett Cullen, my older brother. His girlfriend Rosalie Hale. And this is Jasper Hale, and he is my boyfriend and Rosalies twin. Everybody this is Bella!"

"Hey Bella, nice to meet you. You can call me Rose if you'd like." Rosalie commented. She seemed like a really nice girl. The blond guy, whose name I just found out to be Jasper, nodded his head towards me.

As soon as Rose finished talking Emmett came over to me and brought me into a bear hug. I wanted to scream out in the pain he was causing me, but winced "please...put...me...down!" He immediately put me down and apologized. He walked over to Rosalie and she smacked him upside the head. Everybody appeared to have noticed the pain that I was in.

I took a quick look at Edward and one of his eyebrows were raised higher than the others in confusion towards me. I needed to make an excuse for what I'd done before they started asking questions.

"Don't feel bad, I am really clumsy and while I was walking up the stairs I tripped and fell. I just hurt my stomach a little. No big deal. You didn't do anything wrong." Wow, that almost sounded believable. It looks like they bought it, except for Alice. She gave me that I-know-your-lying-but I'll-let-it-go look.

We all sat down and ate in silence. I didn't notice how hungry I was until I took a bite out of my pizza. We continued like that until finally somebody broke the silence. Of course it had to be Alice. "So Bella, do you want to go shopping with me and Rose after school on Friday? Please say yes!"

"uh, I don't know. I have to talk to Charlie about it." There is no way in hell Charlie was going to let me go. I didn't even plan to tell him about it.

"Oh, Bella, I'm sure he'll say yes. We can leave as soon as school ends and get you back home before your dad does." She sounded so sure of herself as she said this.

"I really don't-"

"Oh please Bella!!" She started pouting again and I knew I couldn't say no...I had just met her and was already beginning to get annoyed of that.

"Fine, but I have to get back before Charlie." I sighed heavily...this was not going to end well. Its Wednesday now, so at least I have a few days before I would have to go.

The bell finally rang, signaling the end of lunch. I jumped up and grabbed my stuff as I started walking towards the door. I heard footsteps behind me, approaching quickly. I turned around to see Edward slowing down to a walk beside me.

"Hey, I was just wondering what class you had next?" He asked me. He stared at me with such serenity. I couldn't help but relax when looking at him.

"I have Biology. You?"

"Same. Mind if I walk with you? I have no idea where I'm going."

"No, I don't mind." He smiled that crooked grin again and I'm surprised I was able to continue walking. "So, how do you like Forks so far?"

"It's okay. Really wet though." He chuckled softly. I couldn't help but join him. Whoa, when was the last time I did that?

"Yeah, you get used to it after a while."

We finally got to the Biology room and he ended up being my partner. No surprise seeing how I was the only one in the room without a partner. I sat down and noticed that Lauren started staring daggers at me. I instantly put my head down shielding my eyes from noticing what was going on around me. A few minutes into class I note landed on my desk. I thought that was odd seeing how nobody really talked to me.

Hey Bella, whats up? really bored over here. If I have to listen to Mr. Banner talk about cell anatomy for another minute I am going to die.

-Edward

Well, this is different. And pretty funny too. I don't know what it is, but I always seem to feel comfortable when Edward starts talking to me, or I guess just when he communicates with me in any way.

Well, I hope I'm invited to your funeral cause we still have 30 minutes left of this class.

-Bella

I passed him the note and after a couple seconds pass the paper found its way back to my desk.

ugh...why dont we distract ourselves until then? you up for a game?

what do you have in mind?

how about 20 questions? it'll give us a good way to get to know each other.

sure, me first...hmmm...whats your full name?

Edward Anthony Masen Cullen. you?

Isabella Marie Swan

beautiful name suits you. whats your favorite color?

Hold up...did he just subtly call me beautiful? I can't believe that. What's so beautiful about me? I have plain brown hair and eyes, with a heart shaped face. I'm just plain.

The note continued back and forth like that for a while just asking each other random questions about each other. I'm pretty sure I haven't had a conversation with somebody that lasted more than 5 minutes for 10 years now and it felt nice. Even though we were just writing a note, it was better than being silent.

The bell rang and me and Edward went our separate ways. I was on my way to my least favorite class. Gym. A klutzes worst nightmare.


After the torture that is gym ended I started to make my walk home.

I was on my way out of the parking lot when I saw the same silver Volvo that sped by me this morning. It pulled up next to me and Edward rolled down his window.

"Hey Bella, need a ride home?"

I peered into the car and saw that Alice was also in the car, sitting in the back seat. "No, I'm okay. It's not a far walk to my house."

Alice then put her window down and leaned out. "Bella come on. Why would you want to walk when there are two people who want to give you a ride. Now you can walk over and get into the car, or I can drag you in. You can pick your choice."

UGH!!...although I guess no harm could come out of this. Why not? I slowly made my way to the other side of the car and gently sat down, trying to not hurt myself on the way down onto the seat. Once seated, I loosely buckled in and Edward sped off. We were going WAY over the legal limit, but I decided not to comment. I mean, he was giving me a ride home.

"So Bella do you have a boyfriend?"Alice eagerly waited for me to reply. I looked at Edward and he tightened his grip on the steering wheel. I wonder what his problem is?

"No. Why'd you ask?"

"Just curious." Then shifted her gaze over to Edward. I wonder what was going on between them.

"Oh, Edward turn down here."

We finally got to my house and I couldn't believe what I saw.

(an: I was going to stop here, but that would be a mean cliffy!)

Charlie's cruiser was pulled up in the driveway. I froze. Edward and Alice must have noticed because they called me out on it.

"Bella are you okay?" Edward's voice sounded worried. Thats the last thing I wanted. I don't want him, Alice, or anyone else to worry about me. This is my problem.

I slowly exhaled a breath I didn't know I was holding. "Yeah. I'll see you guys tomorrow." I gave them a fake smile of reassurance. I don't think they bought it. I climbed out of the car and slowly walked towards the house. As soon as I opened the door I was pulled into the house. The door was slammed behind me and I was met with a hand to my face.

"WHO THE HELL WAS THAT?! YOU TOLD THEM DIDN'T YOU YOU DUMB BITCH!"

"No, I didn't tell them anything. I swear!"

"DON'T LIE!! DO YOU WANT TO DIE LIKE YOU DUMBASS MOTHER!" He grabbed my hair and threw me at the wall. I fell to the ground again and he started kicking where ever he could. My legs, arms, stomach. He kicked my face and then I blacked out.

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how is it?? I know this story is very depressing right now but it will get better. i promise!! so rate and review!! the more reviews i get, the sooner you will get another chapter!!

and a quick thanks to fubulicious -aka. my sister- for helping me come up with bella's excuse for the hug!!