The Learning Curve: Chapter 56
Forks High School
"We were just joking around," Jessica said because even she was smart enough to see that Rosalie was furious and dangerous.
"It wasn't very funny," Rosalie said, coming to my side. "I don't think Edward would appreciate you disrespecting his girlfriend - but that's why you waited to get her alone, isn't it?"
They were silent, chastised.
"Do you really think Edward will want to bang your skinny, fake-tanned ass if you just get rid of his girlfriend, Lauren? And do you think Edward's going to forget that you practically molested him at last year's prom before he finally escaped, Jessica? Quit being jealous cuntbags and move on."
I gaped at Rosalie's colorful vocabulary.
"I don't want to see you bothering Bella again. Get the fuck out of here."
"This isn't over," Lauren snapped. Rosalie took one step toward them, and the two girls practically ran away from us.
"Just give me a reason, bitch!" Rosalie shouted after them, and then they really did start running. Jessica let out a frightened squeal.
"Wow, Rose," I said quietly, wide-eyed and a little traumatized. "Remind me never to piss you off."
She grinned wickedly. "Okay. Never piss me off."
We both laughed and I shuffled my feet awkwardly. "I guess I should get to class."
"Yeah, me too," Rose said.
I nodded. "I...thank you, Rosalie."
She gave me a small smile. "Anytime."
After biology, I checked my text messages, and I had one from Edward saying they'd released him from the hospital.
I texted him back asking if I could come over after school. Besides really wanting to see him, I had an irrational need for reassurance. I knew he'd never been with or even wanted Jessica or Lauren, but I still felt like doing things to him that would make it impossible for him to think of anyone else.
Please, Edward said in response to my request. I miss you.
A/N: Look, I know no one likes to think about their parents having sex, but you've gotta stop taking it out on Carlisle and Esme. ;) I don't know what their side-shot will look like, but sex is possible.
I've been asked what time zone I'm in - US Central. If you're on the other side of the Atlantic, you might not want to wait up for me. You'll lose a lot of sleep because I tend to update in the mid-evening or later.