Hey everybody! I have not been feeling well lately. I am much better than I have been the past few days. By the way, I came back to see new reviews and was shocked to see these strange...whatever you call them. I am sorry to say that I do not understand you, Debbie Hicks. Is there someone who can translate this for me? Just kidding, I don't know what in the world those comments are. Unless it's some kind of glitch, I can not understand what they mean. Anyways, enjoy this new chapter and have a wonderful day!

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Frustration and Shocking News

I was leaning up against the red truck, patiently waiting for school to start. Ear buds occupy my ears as I listen to music. My left hand on my right forearm while my fingers tap lightly on my jeans to the rhythm of the song.

Bella is sitting on top of a table, an open book in her lap. Except, she wasn't reading. Her eyes are on the arriving kids and the parking lot as they pull in.

She's waiting for Edward. She's about to confront him. I heard about what he did and that made me furious. Why would he do that? He doesn't even know her.

I saw Jessica, Angela, Mike and Eric kick around a soccer ball nearby. They waved Bella and I to join them. Bella smiles, declining and returns to watching for Edward. I, on the other hand, decided to give it a try.

Once my ear buds were away, I made my way over to Angela. She gave me a big smile and a half hug. Angela is the better friend. She is sweet and very helpful. We were like best friends, aside from Bella who seems more like a sister to me.

Jessica I can't really say anything about. She's just not my cup of tea. She doesn't even like me. I think she just goes along with it to appease to Mike. He isn't much of my friend either, but he's okay.

Eric is sweet and I do consider him to be a friend. He is kinda funny too.

Tyler is okay, never really got to know him though. I say from the first look that he is nice, but that could just be me being optimistic about people. First sight they seem nice, but it can all change depending on how they treat others.

I kicked the ball around a few times. I wasn't great, but I was okay at it. I did end up hitting some poor bystander in the head. They were upset about it and I tried to apologize but they weren't having it. I gave up and returned to my peers with the ball in hand.

xXxXxXx

Edward didn't show up at the parking lot. I didn't even see him at gym. Where was he?

It seemed as though only Edward was missing because the rest of the Cullens were here. I saw Alice at gym and the rest of them at lunch, but no sign of Edward.

School was now over and it was time to go home. Bella and I were walking towards the truck, side-by-side.

"Any luck?" I asked with a little hope that she did. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case.

Bella shook her head. "No. I just don't get it. Why would he go to the administrators office to change classes because of me? What did I do? It was like I didn't appease to his nostrils. I swear when he comes back, he is going to wish he never pissed me off." Bella ranted. I just looked at her with amusement.

She turned to look at me. "What?" she asked in a 'Do I have something on my face?' tone. I just laughed at her and continue walking. "Hey wait!" she said as she caught up with me.

"You know. You are very amusing to watch rant." I giggled. She smiled and smacked my arm playfully. We continued our way home.

Just wait Edward. You are going to see fury in it's pure form.

xXxXxXx

For the next few days Bella and I continued to watch out for Edward. Nothing. He wasn't there for the rest of the week.

Bella was beyond frustrated and that made me furious even further because Bella gets moody when she is frustrated.

One day, we ended up having an argument with each other. It hurt when we argued. I'll admit, it was relieving to get all the anger out, but it wasn't fun. We did eventually make up and everything was fine. I told her it was just the frustration that Edward brought along. I just hope it doesn't end up like this all the time.

For the whole week we were in Operation Fire Up Edward mode. We literally waited after every class he had and to no avail was he anywhere to be found. It was really aggravating. We knew what classes he had because we checked with the office and plus I had gym with the guy.

Bella told me about her run in with Alice and Rosalie in the girls bathroom. It was kinda creepy.

I also had my moments with the Cullens. One time, I was at my locker and was about to be late. The hallway was clear of any students. I quickly shut my locker after grabbing what I initially needed for my next class. I was startled to find the Cullens making their way down the hall. Emmett was laughing and Rosalie was smiling at him. Alice was skipping along while Jasper twirled her around. They heard me close my locker and stopped in their tracks to look over at me. All amusement was wiped from their beautiful faces. Except for Alice, she was smiling as she waved at me. Rosalie just glared. Emmett put his arm around Rosalie to calm her. Jasper looked to be in pain as usual and his eyes were very dark. He didn't even look like he was breathing. Strange.

My eyes were wide and I was frozen in spot. I kindly waved back at Alice with a smile, not reaching my eyes. I quickly scurried away and to my next class. I feel safe to say that I don't particularly feel comfortable around them. I don't know why, I just do. It's a feeling I get.

xXxXxXx

The house seemed to be neater and rearranged. Clearly, Bella's given it her touch. I like it.

I head outside to an almost disaster. I caught myself as I slip on a patch of ice.

"Whoa!" I shrieked in shock.

It was pouring rain and the yard is full of puddles, some clearly frozen.

"Are you okay?" Bella said in concern. I waved at her in dismay.

"Yes. I caught myself." I reassured her. She sighed before taking a good look around. She clearly doesn't like the cold or rain. Which is what it is like right now. Cold and rain. Bella shivers, wrapping her coat tightly close to her body frame.

I raise my eyebrows at her. "Are you okay? I see you aren't a fan of this weather." I chuckled at her. She gave me a look that says 'Shut up' and I laugh even louder. I also snorted.

"You just snorted." Bella said in amusement.

"Yes, I'm a snorter. The snortiest of the snorters that have ever snorted." I said in mock playfulness.

She laughed. "You are so weird." she told me in fake seriousness.

"Look whose talking." I muttered, she heard me.

"Hey!" she said. All too soon, I noticed she slipped on some ice that I almost fell on. "Oh man-" I laughed "That just made my day." I said happily.

She just glared at me, but I noticed the slight amusement play at her lips. The corners of her mouth twitched as if she were going to smile. But, she composed herself.

"You okay, Bells?" I heard Charlie say as he exits the truck. I didn't even notice Charlie pulled in. I peaked my head up and over towards the border of the woods. I had a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach.

"Ice doesn't help the uncoordinated." I heard Bella say. I was too busy looking out towards the woods. I felt like we were being watched.

"That's why I got you new tires." Charlie informed her. I look over at the truck the same time Bella does. Yep, four new tires. I still feel like someone is watching us and I try to ignore it. "The other ones were nearly bald." Charlie said.

I couldn't help it. I looked back at the woods. It felt like someone was just beyond the borderline of the trees. I felt like checking it out, but that would be stupid. I stayed put.

I heard voices but didn't pay any mind to them.

What was beyond that forest? Who is watching us? What is watching us? I have an answer-I don't know.

I quickly averted my eyes to Charlie when he said something about a dead guard. My eyes are wide and my mouth is hanging.

"Whoa, who died?" I asked Charlie.

"A security guard at the Grisham Mill." Charlie replied. "What happened?" I asked quickly.

Charlie sighed. "Were you not just listening?"

I shyly shrugged and said "Shm.." I waved my hand in dismay "Of course I was listening. What happened now?" I asked with full attention.

Charlie just chuckled. "He got attacked by some kind of animal." he answered me.

"An animal?" Bella asked.

"You're not in Phoenix any more, honey. They've been hunting it for a week with no luck. Thought I'd lend a hand." Charlie told Bella.

"Be careful." Bella told her father.

I jumped in. "Yeah, Charlie. Please be careful out there." I told him with seriousness.

"Always am." he assured us.

I smile at him. He smiles back. Charlie is an amazing guy. I don't know what I'd do without him. He is basically like a father to me. I love him too much to let him go like that.

"And thank you." Bella said to Charlie. "For the tires." I see the emotion in her eyes. Charlie looks like he doesn't understood it, but nods anyways and heads inside. Bella looks at the tires again, oddly moved. I look at her with understanding.

We get in the truck and head off to school.

I hope Edward will show up this time around. We'll just have to find out when we get there.

And there we go. How did I do? Like it? Please let me know and leave a review! Thanks. :D

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