Finally another update lol! Disclaimer: Stephanie's Meyers' Rights! Enjoy and Review! Thank you to all who have reviewed and alerted La Bella Italia. Keep it coming you guys build up my confidence :)
La Bella Italia Chapter 9
I was faced with a dilemma. Telling Edward the truth would mean throwing the whole football team under the bus or worst, their graves; while as not telling him would disrupt the honestly bond in our relationship. Ugh, the team would live.
"He touched me," I paused as the hand on my lap bounded into a fist before continuing. "umm…and he ran his hand down my back and smacked my behind before telling me that I filled out nicely." I gestured towards my cleavage, his eyes darken as they followed my motion.
"Did he do anything else?" he asked, his voice frightening settle. I shook my head gathering his fist into both of my hands.
"I did land a little awkward on my ankle when he scared me but its fine. I took my medicine this morning," I entangled my fingers with his after successfully getting them out of their tight grip. "but I'm okay now please don't make a big deal out of this." He glanced away from my face. "Edward." I called out his name to get his attention but he wouldn't meet my eyes. "Please don't do anything stupid. I don't want you to get into trouble because of this." he chuckled darkly.
"I won't get in trouble," he stated calmly as I fought the urge to roll my eyes.
"I don't care if the whole school kisses your ass. Do you respect me?" I asked quietly waiting for his gaze to meet mine. After a few seconds he finally granted me view of his emerald sight.
"Of course I respect you Isabella. I just can't let Thomas get away with what he did."
"Ignore him, burn off steam in practice today," I think I just killed the football team, thankfully, the bell rung before I could bury them six feet under. "I left my bag in the cafeteria." I mumbled as Edward helped me stand up from the wooden chair.
"I'll get everything and meet you in Bio," he answered quickly, leaning in to kiss my forehead before escaping from the library. I huffed before making my limp towards bio class, hoping that no one would say the wrong thing to him. As usual, I was the first one there.
"Bella," Mr. Banner greeted me as I came into the classroom. "Finally walking I see." I smiled
"Yes, hopefully I can keep a cast off myself for at least a month." I joked as I passed him and sat down in my seat. He chuckled before going back to the mountain stack of papers on his desk.
"Wow Bella could you be any more desperate," a nasal voiced snarled out in front of me. I rolled my eyes before lifting my sight to be met with the devil twins in the flesh.
"What are you talking about now Lauren?" I asked exasperated as she adjusted her fake boobs so that they would pop out of her shirt more.
"I didn't think the chief would have ever allowed his daughter to go under the knife," I scrunched up my face in confusion. The knife? Why would I go under the…oh. I glanced down at my cleavage before huffing in annoyance. What is with everyone's obsession with my boobs today? I've worn this shirt before.
"He didn't," I told her short, hoping that she and Jessica would take the hint and leave. Lauren rolled her eyes. Not the reaction that I wanted.
"Don't be embarrassed Bella, some people just aren't meant to be pretty no matter how much they attempt." she smirked as I fought the urge to hit her. Where was Edward? It doesn't take that long to go to the cafeteria and back. I hope he didn't run into Josh.
"Could you guys go somewhere else?" I folded my arms against my chest so they wouldn't shoot out and slap the bimbos, thankfully Edward walked in before I could get myself suspended. Ugh, why was Tanya following him?
Hi Edward," Lauren greeted him, pushing out her boobs as Jessica bated her eyelashes. He nodded his head towards them, barely glancing away from the spot that he was glaring at as he sat down.
"He looks angry. Maybe you should let me sit next to him to cheer him up. We all know you can't take care of his needs, Bella." Tanya looked at me, waiting. Was she actually expecting me to move my seat?
"No," Edward's voice ringed out, heated. "I am not in the mood for your shit, Tanya. Leave Bella alone, take your friends and go sit down." he spit out as the three Barbie's quickly scampered away.
"Edward," I whispered, scooting my chair closer to his so that our shoulders barely touched, blocking anyone else's view. "Please calm down. What happen?" I asked fearing that Josh's name would come out of his mouth next.
"Thomas happened," he huffed before taking my hand into his. I glanced around, hoping that no one was watching us. He squeezed my hand in reassurance. "I walked away though it was really damn hard to." he pulled my hand into his lap.
"Edward..," I started looking around again.
"It's fine, Bella" he reassured me before releasing his grip. "You relax me. I wish I could take you to practice." I smiled at him thanking God that he couldn't. I didn't want to become a witness to the football team's torture.
"Bells, is that you?" Charlie called out as I entered the house.
"Yeah Dad, it's me" I answered back locking the door behind me. "What are you doing home?" I walked down the hallway to find Charlie sitting at the kitchen table. He shrugged.
"Came home for lunch," he told me as I ventured toward the pantry.
"What do you want for dinner? I was thinking spaghetti." I asked, taking out a box full of noodles and some tomato sauce. "Rice?" I mumbled to myself before putting the blue box back. Pasta was enough as its self.
"Are you okay, Bella?" Charlie asked, observing my frantic mumbling.
"Garlic Bread!" I remembered, going back into the pantry in search for the bag. "I'm fine Dad." I could feel Charlies eyes watching me as I pulled out the bread bag. He chuckled.
"Then why are you starting dinner at 2:50 in the afternoon?" he asked. I shrugged.
"I just feel like cooking."
"Did something happen at school today, Bella, because I know for a fact that you never start dinner before five thirty and that when you are worried or stressed you cook over obsessively." I paused dropping the bag that I was holding on the counter. So much for acting normal Bella.
"I'm fine Dad," I avoided his gaze choosing to stare at his police uniform instead. Charlie sighed, sensing that he wouldn't get anything else out of me.
"Just let me know if you have any problems. I'm here to protect you Bells." I nodded my head. He glanced at the abandon bag of garlic bread before looking back at me. "I'll be home by ten." he informed me before turning to leave the room.
"Hey Dad," I stopped him, placing my hand on his shoulder. He faced back to me expectantly. "Have you ever had a partner?" his eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "I mean in the police force." I corrected myself after realizing how he could have taken my question. He shook his head then, the confused stare still in his eyes.
"I've been riding solo since I've started." he answered before studying my face intently. "What brought this on Bella?" I shook my head.
"Nothing, I was just curious." I stated hoping that he couldn't catch my lie. He opened his mouth to say something else only to be interrupted by his beeper. Glancing down at it, he sighed before turning away from me.
"We'll finish this later. I'll be back at ten." And with that he jogged out the front door. I exhaled the breath that I was holding before observing the food on the counter.
"Over obsessively cooking my ass," I muttered as I placed all the food back into the pantry and grabbed my truck keys.
Sorry for being short but I really wanted to get this out when I had the chance. Can you guys believe that I wrote this whole chapter out on paper and then lost it. I've spent a week trying to find it before giving up and starting all over again. Anyway thank you to everyone who reads the story and tell me your feedback :)