I haven't updated in forever! So here is a quick review of everything that has happened so far in this story:

Edward and is family move to another school and meet Bella. They become close, go on picnics, and they have a bet. Then they go to the carnival, and they kiss. Then… they see Seth, Joanna, and Jacob!

I really hope you people will still read this. So sorry for the long wait. And this is dedicated to DistractedButSerious, a great friend. A longer chapter for the long wait. :)


Starlight – Chapter 10: Jealousy

Bella's POV:

I gasped.

Beside me, Edward hissed.

And I was staring into the dark eyes of Jacob Black.

"Hello there! You must be Edward Cullen!" My head snapped towards the source of the shrill voice. I winced. It was Joanna. It was too late, they have noticed. We couldn't escape. Having no other choice, we headed towards them.

"Hello," Edward said politely.

"You must be Bella," Seth said, ogling me. I glared at him.

"So!" Alice said perkily, though it was clearly forced. "Bella, Edward, this is Seth, Joanna, and… Jacob."

"Bella-" Jacob said gruffly.

"Hey," I said to Seth and Joanna, ignoring Jacob.

"Hey, long time no see!" Joanna ran her eyes over my outfit. "Oh my God, Belle, your shirt has like, a stain on it!"

I looked down, and sure enough, there was a stain. A miniscule stain. And why can she never get my name right? It's Bella, not Belle!

Remind me why Jasper even went out with her?

Seth came near me and ran his hand on my shoulder. I cringed. Was he trying to be seductive? Because he wasn't doing a good job at all. In fact, he was creeping me out.

Remind me again why Alice went out with this- this- creep?

"Want to see a movie with me?" he asked boldly.

"Uh, no thanks," I said, shrugging his hand off my shoulder. He removed it like it was nothing. He looked at Joanna.

"Come on, babe," he said. I looked at her to see her snuggling close to Edward.

"Please," I muttered.

"But why won't you go out with me to dinner?" she pouted. Edward looked annoyed.

"Look, Seth is waiting for you," he pointed. "You better go now."

Still pouting, she went to Seth and wrapped her arms around him. "Bye Edward." She winked at him, and walked away, her hips swaying.

"Oh my God!" I exploded. "I'm sorry, Jasper, but what were you thinking? Going out with a- a-"

"Look, she wasn't like that before," he explained, looking pained. "Ever since she started dating Seth, she's been like that."

"Wait- they're dating?" I asked incredulously. I received nods from everyone. Who would have known? I mean with Seth asking me out and her… cuddling with Edward.

"I swear Jasper, that girl is bad news," Edward muttered.

"You should have seen your face, Bella!" Emmett laughed. "You looked absolutely green!"

"Ooh! Bella's jealous!" Alice teased.

I made a face. "No I'm not!" I protested weakly. No one was convinced.

"Bella, I really need to talk to you." I looked up in surprise. Crap. I forgot all about Jacob. He was still behind Rosalie, waiting.

"She doesn't need to talk to you, dog," Rosalie sneered. He cringed, but he ignored her.

"Come on, Bella," he pleaded. "It's important." I was going to refuse- an absolute no. But I had a mistake of looking into his face, and seeing the pained expression on it made me change my mind.

"Okay," I said. Everyone looked at me in shock.

"You don't have to, you know," Alice said worriedly.

"No, I want to," I said. I gave them a smile. "Don't worry- I'll be alright." Well, at least I hope I will be. "Now if you'll excuse us?" I looked at them expectantly. They walked away, but Edward stayed behind.

He grabbed Jacob's shoulder. "Don't you lay on finger on Bella," he hissed. "If you do…" he didn't bother to finish his threat.

"Geez, nice boyfriend you have there, Bells," he made a face. "Over protective, much?"

I turned pink. "He's not my boyfriend, Jacob." My face turned hard. "But at least he's protective- not like you, who actually does the beating."

He looked like he was slapped, but I wasn't sorry for saying it. "Look, Bella, that's what I wanted to talk to you about." He took a deep breath. "I'm sorry."

I snorted. "Now, why do you think that I'm actually going to believe you?"

"I'm serious," he insisted. "I realized that I was wrong the whole time. I should have never… left you."

"Left is an understatement," I seethed.

He held his hands up in defeat. "Well, what can I do, Bells? I was a different person back then. I'm doing my best in apologizing here, and if you can't accept it, then I tried my best," he said sincerely.

I eyed him. "I forgive you… partially."

"Are you willing to… um… come back to me?" he asked uncertainly.

Now I almost choked. "I'm sorry; Jacob, but I have Edward."

"You said he wasn't your boyfriend!" he accused.

"He isn't… yet." I blushed.

Jacob was quiet for a few seconds. "Okay, since your not coming back to me… can we be at least friends?"

"Friends," I echoed, trying to see how it sounded. I smiled and nodded. "Okay."

"Come here!" Jacob grinned widely and held his arms wide, wrapping me in a bear hug. I was happy. It reminded me of the days before he started the… abuses. I suddenly realized that I truly did forgive Jacob for everything.

For a few seconds, we just hugged each other, remembering the good times.

"Jacob," I choked after a while, my voice muffled by his tight hug. "Can't breathe."

"What did you say?" he asked, still not releasing me. Now this was getting ridiculous. I really couldn't breathe. I struggled, trying to push him off.

He laughed. "Chill Bells, I'm releasing- Oof!"

I fell to the ground, landing on my butt. "Ow," I mumbled, trying to stand up. I looked up…

… To see Edward and Jacob fighting. Oh… He must have tackled Jacob off me.

"I… told you… not to touch her!" Edward yelled between punches.

"I was just hugging her!" Jacob yelled, aiming a punch to Edward's stomach. "I was going to release her!"

"Yeah?" Edward challenged. "She was struggling to get out!"

I couldn't take it anymore. "GUYS! STOP IT!" I yelled angrily. "EDWARD AND JACOB, STOP ACTING LIKE KIDS!"

"Not until he pays," Edward growled, hitting Jacob. Jacob didn't even acknowledge me; he was concentrating on hurting Edward. A crowd was now forming, watching the fight.

"Alice!" I yelled, looking desperate. "How do you make them stop?"

Alice shrugged, looking worried. "Emmett, don't just stand there!" she ordered.

He sighed. "Okay." He was about to break up the fight when two huge men came over. Uh-oh. Looks like the fight was big enough to call the attention of the security guards.

Edward and Jacob froze in mid punch.

"Everything all right in here?" one of them asked. Edward and Jacob immediately stood up straight.

"Um… it's alright, officers," Edward said smoothly, smiling at him.

They gave them steely glares. "One more fight- and you guys are out." They walked away, the crowd parting to give way.

"What was wrong with you guys?" I exploded angrily.

"He lunged at me," Jake accused Edward.

"Only because you wouldn't let go of her!" Edward yelled at him.

"Looks like they're fighting over you," Rosalie whispered. I shot her a Look.

"Jacob was about to," I explained to them. They were acting like kids! "Now please say sorry to each other."

Rosalie and Alice burst into giggles. Emmett and Jasper were doing their best to hide their laughter. Edward and Jacob looked outrage.

"No way! Are you out of your mind?" Jacob said indignantly. I glared at him. "Sheesh," he muttered. He cleared his throat. "I'm sorry for not releasing Bella and provoking your short temper and over protectiveness, causing you to attack me."

Edward growled.

"Fine, fine. Sorry Edward." Now he looked truly sorry.

"I'm sorry Jacob, for attacking you," Edward said. "I can't believe this," he muttered.

"Thank you," I said, relieved. "Now Jacob, please go now."

"But you said we were friends!" he protested.

"We are." I paused. "Okay, I will give you my email address, and we can keep in touch that way."

He nodded slowly as I rattled it off.

"Bye Bella," he said, walking away. "Remember, I'm not giving up on you."

"Now for you, mister," I said, poking Edward's chest, "you shouldn't go attacking people, okay?"

"Okay," he agreed, but I could see the humor in his eyes. I could see he was enjoying this.

"Wow, this was a long day," Alice said. (A/N: It sure is. Five chapters!)

"But it's about to get longer…" Rosalie continued, both of them staring at me.

"Guys… what are you planning?" I said carefully.

"There's a dance tonight, remember?" Alice said; a wicked glint in her eyes.

Oh no… I think I know what they're planning.

"It's Bella Barbie time!" they yelled together.

Help me.


Poor Bella. I'm evil. Now can you still remember all the things the psychic said? Including the little pink paper? And the bet? Well, you should. They will be explained later in this story. And the answer to the last chapter's question is… none! Eight and seven equals fifteen, not sixteen! Now for this chapter's question:

How many animals did Moses bring to the boat?

This is really easy you guys! Good news: Starting next week, I will be able to update a LOT more, since school is over! YAY! Now please review! Press the pretty button…

Jen