THANKS FOR REVIEWING! Sorry it has been a while guys, I have been having total writers block, but I fixed it and got ideas for many chapters to come! This chapter's song is called; Rumor has it but Adele…
Bless your soul, you've got your head in the clouds,
She made a fool out of you,
And, boy, she's bringing you down,
She made your heart melt,
But you're cold to the core,
Now rumor has it she ain't got your love anymore
Forks, Wahington, 2008
Isabella Marie Whitlock Mason Cullen's POV:
The hallways were cleared and no teacher or student was in sight. I sniffed gently and felt my anger rise. Spinning around, I shot my hand out and shoved her off of me. She stumbled back, but her good little slave caught her before she could fall on her butt and break something. "Lauren, what the hell do you want?" I seethed, she barred her square teeth at me and I felt like showing her what real 'fangs' looked like…Near her neck. Jessica stepped up next to her and crossed her arms over her unequally tanned cleavage.
"You little bitch! I saw you this morning with your skanky hands wrapped around my Eddie. I know we warned you about Mike, but you better back the hell away from Eddie." I scoffed at her and saw her glare tighten. I crossed my arms over my chest and walked over to her. "You can't keep me away from my…boyfriend. I would like to see you try." It was odd to say boyfriend, I almost slipped and said husband. Even 'mate' sounded a bit better than 'boyfriend.' That word was so overused; I didn't really see the significance behind it anymore.
"Please don't make me pity your pathetic lie. I know for a fact that Eddie would never go out with an ugly looser like you. Honey, have you looked in the mirror lately? I don't even think he would want to use you as a sex toy! He must have felt bad that you were the depressed and emo looking new kid that no one wanted to be friends with. Now that you came back from whatever, he can run away from your sorry life. You're no good for him, and he could do so much better without you." Ouch, that hurt.
Before I got the chance to defend myself or make a snarky comment, Rosalie was walking down the corridor with a murderous look on her face. I smiled and the bimbo's looked around to find their worst fears stalking forward. It's great to have a bitch for a sister. As if she read my mind, she winked at me and stood to my right.
"On the contrary Lauren, this entire school could do better without you. I almost pity your ignorance. You honestly believe your better for Edward than his own girlfriend? Please! A blind person could tell that these two are hopelessly in love, and there is nothing you can do to stop them. Honestly honey, have you looked in the mirror lately?" I laughed with her as she rephrased Laurens earlier comment. Lauren looked like she was about to explode, and Jessica looked scared.
"He is probably just using her for sex! I bet she has already screwed with half the men in this school, you whore!" I glanced to my right and saw Rosalie moving forward as if she was going to smack Lauren. I knew I would have to stop her if we didn't want to risk exposure. Although, for a second I smiled and let her hand fly forward. Sadly I shot mine out and intercepted her hit. She looked bewildered but then saw my facial expression and huffed annoyed.
Lauren scowled as she looked between the both of us, but then her eyes lit up like a switch had went of inside her head. "Aaawwww, isn't that adorable? Innocent little Bella doesn't like violence!" Jessica cackled along with her and I felt my own hand itching to reach out and smack to smile right of her face. "I bet Edward likes it rough…I know Mike does. This would lead me to conclude that Eddie probably isn't fucking her…just throwing her a pity party for the virgin prick." Jessica said to Lauren and that's when I snapped. I launched my wrist forward and flicked out, satisfied when I heard the sickening crunch of something breaking. Jessica screamed and fell to the ground. Blood flowed freely from her nose, but I and Rose knew better so we held out breath.
Jessica cried on the floor while screaming at me. Lauren started to talk trash and before I could stop her, Rosalie copied my movies and Lauren was lying on the floor against a locker, nose broken and all. We ran away with victorious smiles on our faces as we heard them moaning and bitching about their face. We ran outside and got into my car. Once the doors were locked, we burst out laughing.
"D-Did y-you…s-see….f-face…" I cried through my hysteria. Rose looked on the verge of tears as she nodded her head. After we calmed down, I turned too looked at her with a curious expression. "How did you find me?" She flipped her hair of her shoulder with a devious smile on her face. "I was walking down the hallway just…" I cut her trail of thoughts by saying, "Skipping class?" She winked and I rolled my eyes. I guess we were both cutting now, but that didn't really matter.
"Then I heard Lauren and Jessica running their mouths again so I decided to come help, and thank god I did. I hadn't had that much fun since Emmett decided to dress like a woman and go into Victoria's secret!" We started to laugh once more at the memoires. Truth or dare still remained to be my favorite game, after that night.
"So little miss troublemaker, what do you say we go with Alice to the mall after school?" I looked at her suspiciously and slowly blinked. "Do I have a choice?" She laughed and shook her head. "No I guess you really don't, but it is nice to ask people once in a while. Besides, you will enjoy this kind of shopping…" She trailed off, looking at her chipped middle finger from when she decked Lauren.
I didn't like shopping all that much, just fashion. Sure I liked a simple jeans and sweater combo, but as time went on I began to find the different styles pretty cool…oh dear god, I'm turning into Alice! Well, there was one time when I was the one who dragged Alice and Rose to the mall…OMG! "Were going Halloween costume shopping!" I squealed with delight while Rosalie smiled brightly at me and nodded. "Yup! And this year we are having a party at our house!" I smiled wider, "Yeah and-"", Then I stopped breathing. "WHAT!" She started to crack up at my oblivious state and I stared in shock at her.
Partying and I had a bad history together. I tried my hardest to always avoid them, then next thing I know I am practically half naked dancing on a table with people I don't even know the first name of. And Edward though it was hilarious! Although…when this one guy started to grope me, Edward decided it was time for us to leave. It was pretty funny for Emmett to watch Edward argue with the guy meanwhile I was yelling at the guys girlfriend for rubbing her hands all over Edward. But that was twenties…those times were different and everyone had and excuse for acting the way they did…hello, the prohibition did happen didn't it?
Every single, family event, high school party, night club, even the Volturi's annual ball…none of those nights ended well for me. I just didn't find a common ground when it came to all the dancing and intoxicated people around me. So what does my lovely sister do…she invites the school over for a house party…and our parents will be gone for the evening. Oh. Joy.
"You guys must really hate me, right? I mean…all this provocative stuff is a little childish for us." I said in an all serious attitude. She rolled her eyes and smirked before replying, "Sure…this coming from the girl who flashed all the tourist on the Eifel Tower, streaked naked in the Trevi fountain, climbed over the railing on the torch to the statue of liberty, caused a riot with a seven year old in Taj Mahal-" I cut of her rant by slapping my hand over her smirking mouth. "Don't remind me. Ever. Again."
She nodded her head and I sighed, removing my hand. Then she burst out laughing and I grumbled a few profanities. The bell went off so I flipped off Rose while she laughed harder and raced back to study hall. I hope I will see Angela; maybe I will get her and Ben together before Halloween this Friday. I pushed my bag farther up my shoulder as I opened the door to the library and found a secluded table near the back corner of the room. I pulled out my headphones and started to shuffle around while drawing my old home back in Texas. I tried to remember every detail from when the sun rose and each sparkle of light that was reflected off of my window.
I heard the door open and Angela's lilac and jasmine smell drifting towards me. I looked up and smiled at her. "Hello Bella, I heard what happened in the hallway with Jessica and Lauren. I hope they didn't hurt you, but it looks like you sure did some damage." I laughed and nodded to the seat across from me. She graciously sat down and started to pull a book from her backpack.
"Actually I hit Jessica; Lauren took a beating from my sister Rosalie." I rolled my eyes and heard Angela giggling. "Well I'm glad someone stood up to her. Those two needed to be put in their place." She flipped open the book and started to read but looked up when I asked her, "So…how bad is the damage with Jessica and Lauren? I didn't actually look them over before fleeing from the scene of the crime." She bit her lip and muttered, "Well, Jessica broke her nose and Lauren has a black eye and a giant bruise on her left cheekbone."
I looked at the table feeling slightly ashamed. I didn't want to cause them that much damage. "Don't worry about it; after all…they could pass as zombies for Halloween." I cracked up at Angela's assumption and noticed we were being watched. When I glanced to my right, I saw Ben spying over a text book looking at Angela like she was an angel. Every time she laughed, his heart speed up and I saw him squirm in his seat. I thought it was so cute!
He saw me looking at him and his mouth dropped in shock. I winked at him and he raised an eyebrow. "Hey Angela, I think you should go keep Ben some company." She dropped her book to the table and gapped at me. "What?" I motioned with my hand for her to get up and leave. "He is all alone, and I think he might even need some help with his Biology…" She glanced over her shoulder and caught Ben staring at her. Her head whipped around burning with a blush. I giggled and reached across the table, shoving her shoulder a bit. "Go on, get out of here!" She smiled at me and replied, "Thanks Bella, I will tell you how it goes later."
"Sure, I want to know every detail!" Even though I would most likely be listening in on their entire conversation. She shot out of the chair and went to sit by Ben. It was so cute to watch them stumble over words, even their greetings were a scared and quiet 'hello'. By the end of the period, Angela had a date for Halloween. When the bell rung, he picked up her books and wrapped an arm around her waist. She smiled widely and looked over at me with a grateful nod. I winked back and she giggled as they walked down the hall to her next class.
I had art with her, but I didn't want to ruin their moment so I stayed behind them and watched. When I got to the art room, I noticed my painting of the sunset in Huston was hung up on the board with a few other good looking masterpieces. Of course, they weren't any Van Gohes, but it was still nice to look at. Mrs. Harrell congratulated me for making her 'art wall of fame' and I politely thanked her. I spent the rest of the period drawing the rest of my house. This time I sat towards the back of the room so she couldn't circle around me and look at my drawing.
Angela was sitting by herself and I contemplated walking over to her and asking her how it went, but I knew I would get the story during lunch. Also, she looked like she had just hoped on a space shuttle and drifted off to Planet Lunar Love, population Ben & Angela. I don't think I was invited, so I stayed put and continued my drawing. While I was sketching the roof tiles, a loud annoying ring filled the air and we all packed up. As I was packing, I almost dropped my pencil case. My next period was History, and last I recalled I had a giant argument on the Civil war to that douche bag Mr. Pierce.
I took my time in the hallway, trying to distract myself from the consequences of the tsunami I had stirred up last week. Just as the late bell rang, my feet passed through the door and I was staring at a smiling man with dirty blonde hair and ocean green eyes. "Hello y'all, my name is Professor Anderson, but please just call me Mr. A." I didn't get to happy yet, this guy could be a sub for all I knew. I walked to my seat with all the eyes on me.
As I sat down and took out my text book I looked up and saw Mr. Anderson, putting notes on the Civil war on the board. I could tell just from his use of wordage, he didn't have a thing against the south. Actually, I think he was from the south! I began to work on our handout when I heard Mr. A say, "So just to let you know, there was an anonymous letter sent to the principle about your old teacher, Mr. Pierce, doing inappropriate things with another student. From now on, I am your new teacher." I fell like getting on my knees and thanking the lord. I couldn't say I was shocked that Mr. Pierce was messing around with someone in our school; he just seemed like that type of guy.
I looked back down at my work sheet and let my hand fly across the paper. All these notes on the war had my memories bubbling up to the surface, causing me to get distracted. So when Mr. Anderson asked for 'Isabella Whitlock', my head whipped up and I found the entire class looking at me. I smiled shyly and looked back to the teacher, "Sorry, could you repeat that?" He smirked at me and replied, "Sure, but don't think because it's my first day I will o easy on you." I nodded my head feeling embarrassed. "Sorry sir, I got lost in thought."
"Can you tell the class when the war started and ended?" I knew this by heart, duh I was alive then! Those dreaded four years will forever be imprinted in my memory. "Sure, it started April 12, 1861 and lasted 'till April 9, 1865." I clenched my fist underneath my desk, not because I got the answer wrong, but because I could tell my accent had slipped. And apparently so could the rest of the class because next thing I know, kids where whispering to each other, Whitlock girl is from the south? Damn!
"So I see you're a southern girl, aren't 'ya?" Mr. A replied in his own southern twang and I felt my smile reappear. The rest of the class gapped at him and then back at me when I replied, "Sure thing! Ma families from Huston, I even have relatives that served in the Civil war." I guess that wasn't a lie, I had my two brothers. I bet I would get an instant A+ if I brought in a real confederate. I wonder if jasper wouldn't mind taking out his uniform…
"Well, you beat me! I am from Virginia; looks like you're more of a southerner than I am. Although, I just moved here for this job. How long have you been in Washington?" I smiled kindly at him and replied, "Just a few months actually." His eyes widened and he stated, "I guess were both the newbies, eh?" I nodded and he continued his lesson, this time the students actually listened. Unlike Mr. Pierce, Mr. Anderson was very animated in his lectures, making everyone's mind real for more information. The man clearly knew what he was doing, and I couldn't be happier that I was in his class. Finally someone who knew what they were talking about!
When the bell rang, Jasper was waiting outside for me. "Hello Bells, I thought I could escort you to lunch today, seeing as I had to bribe Edward into letting me walk you there." I giggled and kissed his cheek. "Thanks Jazz, but I actually want you to meet someone first!" He looked confused but I pulled him into the classroom and over to Mr. Anderson who was staking paper into his black brief case. "Mr. Anderson, this is my friend Jasper Hale. He is from the south as well, Huston to be exact!" I stated proudly, playing along with our cover story. Because I had gotten so close to the Cullen's so fast, it only made sense that I should have known one of them from my past. So the Hale twins are actually from the south, and were adopted into the family when there parents were killed in car crash moving to New York. That was where Carlisle and Esme found them and adopted them.
"Well it's a small world after all!" Mr. Anderson laughed as he stuck out his hand for jasper. "Professor Andersons, but I go by Mr. A. Nice to meet another southern gentleman around here. It's a quiet a differ from the south…" he trailed off as jasper smiled widely at him and shook his hand. I could tell my brother instantly enjoyed his company. "Well, how 'bout a little southern hospitality then? My name is Jasper Hale, and welcome to Forks Mr. Anderson."
We talked for a few more minutes before Jasper decided it was time we went to lunch, or else Edward would cause a scene thinking we had been kidnapped or something. Before we left the classroom, Mr. A called to us, "Y'all are good kids, keep up the work." We smiled and nodded at him as we parted ways to the cafeteria. We got on the lunch line and bought the disgusting slop they served students here. "Mmmm, delicious" I said sarcastically and Jasper chuckled. "You would think vampires liked tomato sauce considering it looks somewhat like blood." I rolled my eyes at him and we walked towards the table.
"Bella, sit with us today!" Angela grabbed my wrist as we passed her table. I looked back at Jasper who looked slightly annoyed and disapproving. I glanced back at my family and they looked the same, but Alice nodded with a small smile, assuring me nothing bad will happen. "Sure, Jasper I think I am going to sit with her today but I will see you later." He looked long and hard at me, contemplating it and nodded. Before he left, he gave me a one armed hug and kissed the side of my head, whispering "Just be safe, I don't care if they're human or not." I smiled at him and nodded.
I sat down next to Angela and saw the rest of her table openly gapping at me. "What?" I asked looking down at the table a little self-conscious. "You know Jasper?" A blonde girl with freckles asked from across the table. "Well not shit Sherlock, but the real question is how do you know him?" Another girl with curly black hair asked. These were friends of Jessica and Lauren, I knew I shouldn't be on their 'territory' but I didn't see them anywhere in sight. "We were friends back in Huston. Rosalie and he used to live there before they were adopted and we met in preschool." The two girls looked at my skeptically and the blonde asked, "Okay, but what was with the tiny PDA?" I suppressed and groan and replied, "We are just close friends, practically siblings." The girls dropped the subject but still looked curious and uneasy.
I played around with the food on my tray, pushing all the spaghetti to one side and smashing it up to make it look like I ate some of it. "So…guess who has a date to your Halloween party?" I smiled widely at her and turned to give her my full attention. I already heard the entire conversation in the library but I figured I would let her relieve her fantasy. As she was talking to me about Ben, the man in question came up behind her and kissed her cheek. She blushed when he sat in the empty seat next to her and they started up their previous conversation from the library.
As I began to zone out I looked across the table and heard the boys talking about our party. . "Maybe I could hook up with Miss Big Titties" Tyler said, licking his lips like a pig. Mike snorted and replied, "Yeah maybe…if you got her drunk enough." I was afraid to even know who they were talking about, but from the glances they kept shooting at my table I could only guess it was Rosalie. "Forget the blonde; the tiny pixie must have one tight ass…damn!" Aaron told his friends and them all agreed with chuckles. I gridded my teeth and focused on my mashed lunch.
I heard the sound of wood chipping and glanced over my shoulder to see Rose and Alice holding back Jasper and Emmett. Edward was yelling at them to sit down and calm down. I looked back at my table and sighed in relief when I noticed no one saw that tiny display of rage. When I thought things were finally getting under control, Derek, the captain of the basketball team, announced to all his friends, "Sure those two are hot, but the brunette is fucking gorgeous. She is definitely a ten!" The boys chanted in agreement and glanced over at me. I narrowed my eyes and they all looked away like they 'obviously' hadn't said anything.
I heard more wood chipping and looked back to see my brothers holding back my husband and Rose and Alice glaring at the boys. Finally the bell rang I sent a silent prayer to the lord. I ran over to my family and fell right into Edwards arms. He held me tight and kissed my face all over. I smiled up at his golden eyes, but his smile didn't reach his eyes like it should have. "I can't go to biology today, love."
"Why not?" I pouted and he chuckled, touching my lip. "Emmett, Jasper, and I have some unfinished business to attend…" he trailed off and our brother's heads shot over and smirked evilly in Edwards's direction. "Okay, okay, do what you must just don't hurt them too bad and don't get detention for Friday. I could care less if you get it any other day of the week, just not Halloween. Got it?" The miniature GI Joe stressed to the men and they nodded their heads eagerly. I groaned not really liking the idea of Edward and my brothers getting detention. That meant I had to endure another hour away from them after school. But then again, it was worth whatever they were doing to Mike, Tyler, and Aaron.
I walked off to biology on my own and sat in the back feeling lonely. I daydreamed most of the class period and to my utter amusement, heard the sound of hoses going off on the track field and the guys yelling. The guy sitting across from me, Carlos turned around and looked at me strangely. I glared at him and he looked away quickly. I guess I wasn't that quiet with my giggle fit. The bell rang and I ran to gym to change. I threw my clothes into the locker and put on my dark green tank top and a pair of baggy black sweatpants. The outfit was cute for gym clothes and I added my all black converse to them and ran outside.
I walked over to Alice and she tossed me the volleyball. "So no Emmett?" I asked giggling hysterically. "Nope! Like I said, they all got detention because they hosed the guys down when they rounded a corner on the track field. When Tyler, Aaron, and Mike came inside to change, Edward, Jasper, and Emmett had died their clothes hot pink and sprayed their locker with Rose's Victoria's Secret perfume! They smell like girls and are wearing pink everything!" I cracked up along with the pixie. It was an original prank, but it was very funny to watch. I couldn't wait to bump into one of them after school.
We began to pass the ball back and forth to each other while the teacher called attendance. "So how long are they getting detention for?" She smirked as she punched the ball back to me and replied, "Tomorrow, Wednesday, and Thursday. They didn't get detention Friday only because all the teachers have to take their kids trick or treating." I nodded and we began to get paired off into teams that Coach Morgan.
Alice and I were on the same team along with two other girls. The opposite team only had two girls and we asked Coach Morgan where the other players were. He said they would be coming soon; they were just at the nurse's office getting ice. Half way through the game, I found out why they were at the nurses office. Jessica and Lauren strutted in wearing extremely short-shorts and tight white tank tops that showed their neon bras. Besides that, they looked like they had been in a huge cat fight and had the crap beaten out of them…I bit my lip hard to keep from laughing. I caught Alice smirking and she threw me and wink. "Nice job Bells." I rolled my eyes and whispered back, "Rose took care of Lauren."
They went to the coach and he pointed his finger towards out court. When they saw I was on the opponent's team, they grinned evilly at each other and waltzed over to the net. "Well well well, I am surprised you're even showing your face here, Whitlock." Jessica spat at me while she served the ball. Alice dove to get it and spiked it over the net, landing right near Laurens foot. "Yeah well, she wasn't a bitchy coward like some others…" Alice mocked as she walked back to me and I gave her a high five.
We played the rest of the game not saying a word to each other, just spiking the ball over the net really hard. Coach Morgan love dour enthusiasm and told us to keep up the good work. I rolled my eyes and gave him a pathetically sweet smile. When we were dismissed to change, Lauren ran over to me smiling. "Oh Bella, I hope you don't mind our improvements…" She trailed off and grabbed a cackling Jessica, running into the hallway. I raised an eyebrow and walked to my locker with Alice right behind me.
Alice suddenly froze and growled, "Those bitches! Don't they understand that shirt was a one of a kind Gucci! Ugh!" I looked incredulously at her and she ran to my locker, throwing it open and exposing the tiny scraps of cloth. Oh how pathetic. They cut up my clothes. Wow. I rolled my eyes and grabbed my bag from the floor. "Whatever, there is plenty more where that came from, right Ali?" She giggled and replied, "Yeah I guess you're right. We can shop for more clothes tonight when we go on our shopping trip! Oh and of course your beloved Halloween outfits!" I winked at her and said, "That's the spirit!" Before I walked to the parking lot, Alice called out for me, "Oh and Bella, you do look hot in your gym clothes. Work it girl!" I laughed and felt my confidence boost as I walked to my parked Range Rover near Emmett's Jeep.
I hopped in and started the car up. Many guys drooled as they saw what I was wearing and before I drove out of the parking lot, I blew a kiss to a very pissed off Jessica and Lauren. Now I just had to endure shopping with Alice.
Sorry it has been a while, but I hope this long chapter was enough of an apology. What do you think their costumes should be? REVIEW PLEASE! THANKS FOR READING!