A/N- Wow you guys. Thanks so much for the reviews =D well here's the next instalment for you and I just wanted to say that I know that there hasn't been all that much drama but I promise you there will be in the future. I have some ideas up my sleeve; I'm just trying to ease into it instead of running out of steam after a few chapters. So; without further ado; here's the next chapter. --Loulabelle-- X

Chapter 3- BPOV

The first few days of school passed without too much fuss. The only down sides were that Edward continued to basically ignore me in the presence of a certain individual; though after the first day he did sit with us again at the lunch table; only this time he'd acquired his 'follower'. Alice and Rose had both accepted her without question and were becoming fast friends with her, even inviting her shopping sometime. And Edward had invited Tanya to our Movie Night tonight (we had a movie night each Friday, without fail). It was now Friday lunchtime and we were sat in the cafeteria. I was picking at my cheese fries not really having an appetite.

I was wallowing in my self pity when I caught on to what the other's conversation was. "So, I was thinking, Seems my parents are away for the weekend you can come spend a few nights with us Tanya. We'd love to have you and we can go shopping on Saturday! You can sleep in our guest room if you like." Alice said excitedly. My stomach dropped. I had known that Esme and Carlisle were away but they'd not invited me to stay. Not that I was jealous, but Alice had offered the spare room to her. The room that Esme had often referred to as my own. I decided I couldn't stand it no longer. I pushed my chair back and left the room.

I headed to the bathroom; just as I was about to leave the stall I heard the bathroom door open. I immediately recognised the voice. "No Edward, its ok sweetie, I'll just meet you after your Biology lesson. Ok, Bye!". Tanya. I didn't really want to go out and face her but I couldn't exactly stay in here all day. I unlocked the door and headed to the sinks. Tanya was watching me through the mirror with an ugly sneer on her face. She turned towards me, evilness glinting in her eyes. "Oh look who it is. Little Miss Nobody. How's life on the other side of popularity? What's it feel like to have no friends?" She spat. I looked at her in shock and confusion. "I have friends! Alice, Rose, Emmett, Jasper and Edward!" I almost shouted. She scoffed.

"Them lot? They only pity you. You're the charity case that every popular group has. You're the ugly worthless little nobody; and now I'm here, they don't even notice you. Didn't you hear? You weren't invited this weekend, I was. And as for Edward. He asked me out earlier and I said yes. We got talking, he told me that he doesn't care about you one bit, none of them do. Oh, and I know about your pathetic crush on my Edward. Get over it, he'll never want you. I mean who would? Look at you! Just looking at you now is making me sick and being in your presence is making me look bad. Just go away Isabella. Get it into that thick little head of yours. No-one wants you and nobody ever will." She sneered. I just stood there like a retard with my mouth slightly open taking it all in. She'd just confirmed my worst nightmares. Just as I was getting it together I felt a sharp push and I stumbled back into the corner of the sinks.

My arm smacked against the corner and I heard a small crack. I sat on the floor stunned, tears welling up and cradling my injured arm. I watched as she left the bathroom. Finally, about 5 minutes after the bells had rang I got up. I checked my arm, I knew it wasn't broken from experience but I knew I'd have a whacking great bruise there. It was already beginning to form. I wiped my tears and tidied myself up as best I could. I headed off to biology, thoughts still whirling around in my head. I entered the classroom and mumbled a small apology to Mr Banner. He looked a little startled at my appearance but didn't say anything. I made my way to my bench and took my usual seat next to Edward. I would have chosen a different seat but the rest were taken.

I pulled my hair over my shoulder to create a barrier between us so he couldn't see my red-rimmed eyes. Unfortunately he was as observant as ever and noticed the large bruise running the length of my arm. He ripped a page out of his notebook and proceeded to write me a note in his elegant script. Bella, what's the matter? And what happened to your arm? I read. I decided to write back even though I didn't particularly want to talk to him, I didn't want to talk to any of them right now. It's nothing. It doesn't matter. I wrote back in my untidy scrawl. It does to me, I care about you and so do the others. I mentally scoffed. Yeah right. Anger started to boil through me. For god sakes, just drop it will you! I snapped at him via the note. I stole a glance at his face when he read it.

Shock flashed across his features but he didn't write back. I continued to ignore him throughout the rest of the lesson. I decided to skip gym, it wouldn't kill me. As I had got a lift from Alice this morning I realised I'd have to walk home. I gathered my books and spun back round to exit through the front doors. Suddenly I ran smack bang into someone. I almost flew backwards onto the floor but two strong arms stopped me. I looked up to see an unfamiliar face. He was tall, with russet skin and longish black hair pulled into a ponytail at the nape of his neck. "Watch it kid, are you alright?" he said, his voice was deep and very masculine. I nodded and inevitably blushed. He let go of my shoulders once I was steady on my feet and stuck out his hand. "I'm Jacob Black, and you are?" he said looking at me up and down.

He seemed ok and I couldn't think of a reason not to introduce myself. I took his hand and shook it. "Isabella Swan, but please, call me Bella" I replied. He nodded. "Alright Bella, I've got to run but I'll see you around sometime; I've just moved here to stay with my cousin. See ya!" he boomed before running off in the opposite direction, towards the chemistry labs. I readjusted my bag and set off in the direction of my home. As soon as I was out of the school parking lot it began to rain; and heavily. I sighed before picking up my pace a little. I got absolutely soaked; it took me roughly an hour and a half to get home.

I dropped my bag on my bedroom floor and planned to do my homework later. I quickly got changed into some dry, comfortable clothes and prepared mine and Charlie's dinner. I knew he'd be on a late shift so I plated up his spaghetti bolognaise and stuck it in the microwave for him to have later. At least his cooking skills expanded to heating food up. I finished mine and washed the plates. Giving up on homework for now I curled up in my blankets. I heard my phone going off for the thousandth time since school ended. I ignored the call but sent a quick text to them. "Alice, not feeling well so not coming tonight. Have fun without me."

I know it was completely out of character for me and I hadn't even signed it in my usual way (love -B- XoX) but I didn't feel like spending the night in the same house as the bitch, also known as Tanya, let alone playing nice with her and being in the same room. Tears slipped down my face, and I did something I hadn't done in a very long time. I cried myself to sleep.

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