Hello everyone. I'd like to clear some confusion.
Edward had asked Bella to lunch, in chapter 6, in chapter 7 she went home after Jessica had bumped into her, the bruises were fading but still extremely sensitive and when she bumped into Jessica and then the floor, the pain jolting through her body was too much and she couldn't handle the pain, and the terrors of school. So Edward didn't see her at lunch because she left. He was going to try again the next day because he didn't want to kill her, and he needed to befriend her to feel more protective over her so his control would build around her… As for the other people watching her when Bella got abused… You will have to wait and see. It will all fit together.

-Bella-

I awoke in the morning almost peacefully, no hint of sickness lingered. I wanted to confirm whether it was what I have had before, a flu combined with a poor immune system and little nutrition. But I had neither a computer, nor any books on the subject and going to the doctor was out of the question. Charlie would be mad…really, really mad if I saw a doctor.

I got up gingerly, my bruises fading but still sore. My ankle almost better, I guess with the week off I've had more food than usual and my body is healing faster, even my shoulder, which I had thought to be dislocated then popped back into place, no longer felt sore. I walked easily to the mirror, and pulled up my shirt to assess my progress. Yellowing and faded bruises remained, even the bruise on my cheek was yellowing and didn't need much cover up.

I changed into the now normal attire for me. Jeans and a long-sleeved top. The top was a nice shade of blue, going well with the dark coloured denim, and I tugged on my black gloves to hide the fading bruise there. I checked myself in the mirror once again, nodding when I was satisfied that the cover-up was doing its job well. I went on with the usual morning routine, though I skipped breakfast in fear my stomach would reject the food.

It was still early, so I grabbed the money from under the sugar container and planned to go shopping. I drove off in my car, towards town. I reflected while I was driving, decided that I had gotten faster at the morning routine. It only took me one hour to complete the whole house, excluding Charlie's room. It was now around 6.30am.

I arrived at the shops and started shopping for groceries, buying as much as the money would allow, I had even slipped a bag of m&m's into the shopping cart. I paid for it all and drove back home. I unpacked the groceries and fled to my room with the m&m's, I hid them in the back of my small closet, planning to eat them when I got home. I didn't think as I placed the receipt on the microwave with the others, and I grabbed my bag and went to school.

School was uneventful; the sun was shining through gaps in the clouds, the cloud cover not entirely dominating the sky, a rarity in Forks. Nothing happened, literally nothing. I think that was what worried me. The Cullen's were not at school. Nobody came and bothered me at lunch when I sat at the table. The only time I was spoken to was when a teacher or student would ask a question in class, and that happened very little because they never heard me answer, so they figured not to ask.

We had a pop quiz in Biology, on which I got 100%. This was too easy. I left school with mixed emotions. Confused, why hadn't the Cullen's gone to school? Angry, everything was too easy, making it even easier for my mind to wonder into darker thoughts, and a little happy, no one had bothered me. I was fine as I drive the distance from school to home, but when my house came into view my breathing stopped momentarily. The cruiser. Charlie. I swallowed the thickness in my throat.

He's probably asleep. I thought drastically. I wasn't that lucky. I hesitated more than a second after I parked the car. I took the keys out with shaking hands and slowly walked to the front door. Why was he home so early? Oh god, had he heard of leaving at lunch? I stopped in front of the door.

Nothing will happen. Nothing will happen. I chanted in my mind to build up courage. I was wrong. As soon as I entered the door, a fist slammed against my stomach, and then connected again with my jaw. He kicked the door shut and turned back to me.

"How dare you, you bitch! You worthless bitch!" He shouted, his boot clad foot shot out, catching me in the ribs. I cried out painfully as I stumbled and fell backwards, still unaware of what I had done.
"They found someone else to cover for the chief in Seattle while he was away! I come home and what do I find?" He yelled as he grabbed my hair, pulling me painfully to my knees.
"I find out a worthless, little girl has skipped school, I find out she got a treat she didn't deserve!" I opened my mouth to say sorry but he pushed me back, and kneeled on my chest"

"Isabella, you are a worthless, stupid bitch. How could you spend my money on something you didn't deserve!" I wheezed out "I'm sorry" then gasped for more air.
"Say it Isabella. Say it" I squeezed my eyes shut, unwilling to answer. He laughed with no humour. He moved some weight off my chest, allowing me to suck in desperately needed air.
"Say it, Isabella." He said again.

"I'm worthless" I said, a mere whisper. His open palm connected with my cheek.
"Louder. Say your worthless, Isabella, say you're a stupid worthless bitch who is no good for anything," Tears streamed down my cheeks as I repeated.
"Your no good for anything, Isabella, nothing," He stopped for a second, as if thinking. "Well nothing but a good hard rut. Come on Isabella, say that's the only thing your worth."

I wasn't, I couldn't say it. I cried out again as a fist buried in my stomach. Then he was off me, moving to his recliner as if nothing had happened. I couldn't move, I just couldn't.
The thought of getting help crossed my mind…but no. I couldn't put someone in that danger. I would get through this. I would protect those around me…no matter the cost.
If Charlie took it out on me, he wouldn't take his anger out on anyone else; I was saving others by going through this. I will survive.

-Edward-

We were all at home today, Alice had predicted that the cloud cover would let the sun shine through. It was a boring day, nothing happened besides a quick family hunting trip. It was later in the afternoon when both Alice and I stood completely still, Alice seeing a vision and I watching it.

"You worthless bitch!" A man yelled.
The vision wavered, not showing who he was yelling at.
"I'm sorry" a female voice wheezed, as if her oxygen was cut off.
I recognised that voice… It can't be. No it just can't. But the vision flicked yet again.
Bella cowered, crying as she was made to repeat anything her father said. Horrid words escaped her lips.
"Say it, Isabella"
"I'm worthless" She whispered.
The vision wavered for second, why was her future so hard to read? Damn it.
"Your no good for anything, Isabella, nothing," He stopped for a second. "Well nothing but a good hard rut. Come on Isabella, say that's the only thing your worth."
Again the vision flickered.
Bella dragged herself up the stairs, unable to stand. She fell unconscious on her bedroom floor.

"Alice! What was that!" I just about screamed. She was down the stairs in less than a second, her eyes watery with tears that were unable to fall.
"I don't know! Bella is….. Carlisle!" Jasper walked into the room at a mortals pace, filling the room with a wave of calm.
That was why…she hated her full name. Her own father had tarnished it, violated her name to the point she didn't want it anymore. Alice thought.

The rest of the family where in the room within seconds.

"What happened" Emmitt asked. "What did you see"
"Bella" Alice whispered. "Carlisle, we need your help" She dry-sobbed the last part.
"What happened, why the hell do we have to get involved with a stupid human?" Rosalie hissed.
"Her life is like your past…only she hides it very well" Alice said before I could. Everyone went still.

"Where is she?" Carlisle asked, his voice firm. We all knew it now. We couldn't stay out of Bella's life. We had to save her.

Well it's all good that you want to save her, but what if she thinks by enduring she's saving others? How are the Cullen's going to get past that little dilemma?
I'd love to thank my reviewers. I love the positive feedback…. It makes me happy to know I am pleasing people.
My updates may slow down a little, but only by the tiniest bit. This is because of school, *damned school* but….I'm quick to finish school work so I will be writing in school- Like I did all today "-_- hehe (what? I just loved writing it…I couldn't stop). Don't forget to review. Thx.