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La Bella Italia Chapter 13

"Bella, I'm so bored," Alice's voice whined through the speaker on my phone. I rolled my eyes at her theatrics while bending down to place my new green Nike Air running shoe on my left foot.

"At least your brother isn't making you jog with him at seven in the morning," I groaned leaning back on my bed to stretch out my weak knee.

"Whoa, stop complaining. He's just trying to strengthen your knee and leg muscles," Alice had the nerve to comment. Was she not the one whining that she was bored? And she says I complain.

"Whatever Alice," I let the battle slide before getting up and grabbing my green workout hoodie for the chilled morning air.

"Okay well Jasper will be here in any minute, so I'll talk to you later." She chirped happily before hanging up the phone. Well it's nice to know that my reply means so much to you, Alice.

I leaned down, loosely stretching out my muscles, while waiting for Edward to pick me up. It was at his and Carlisle's assistance for me to walk and jog to rebuild my knee's endurance. I agreed when Edward suggested that we start jogging together. Yeah, I was surprise too!

The walk down the steps was improving, only slight tightness, and soon my feet were placed along the kitchen floor as I reached into the refrigerator to grab a water bottle. A knock came from the front door and I quickly opened the door to reveal Adonis in the flesh. Edward smiled his crooked smile as soon as the door revealed my face.

"Hey Edward," I couldn't help but smile back, admiring the way his muscles clenched in his tight green Under Amour t-shirt and black basketball shorts. "We match," I laughed gesturing to my green sweat jacket and black tight yoga pants. His eyes sweep down my appearance, lingering on the outline my pants gave of my body.

"Indeed we do," he agreed, finally meeting my gaze again. "Are you ready to go?" he nodded his head toward the sidewalk in front of my house.

"Let me just grab my water and I'll be ready," I quickly told him before running back into the kitchen to grab the forgotten bottle. My lips were ambushed with soft familiar ones as soon as I made it back outside the house. "Were you waiting to do that?" I smirked as Edward chuckled before planting another kiss on my neck.

"You bet, baby," he squeezed my waist tightly before moving away to the point that only our hands were entwined.

"So how long are we going today?" I asked as he let go of my hand to stretch.

"I was thinking five miles today," he answered, holding his arm across his chest by his elbow.

"Oh…five…great," I murmured bending my weak knee again to re-loosen it.

"I'm just joking babe," Edward laughed at the expression on my face. "We'll go as far as you can,"

"I don't think that will be very long," I smiled up at him before bouncing up and down on my toes. "Okay, let's do this before I realize that a klutz should not be running at seven in the morning and decide to go back to bed instead," I deadpanned causing Edward to roll his eyes.

"I'll take the outside," he informed, flanking on my right side by the street.

"Well aren't you the gentleman," I reached up on my toes to press my lips against his before we started to jog at a slow pace.

"How's that knee feeling?" Edward asked quietly after ten minutes of comfortable silence.

"It's okay, a little tight but not much pain," I answered honestly.

"But it is hurting?" I bite my tongue at my retort before placing my head phones back into my ear.

"I'm fine Edward," I answered instead before blasting Bruno Mars.

*LBI13*

"Oh, sign, I've missed you. Forks High, who would've thought that I would actually be excited to see your tall frames," Alice beamed as Rose pulled her brand new red BMW into a parking spot.

"Must you really Alice?" Rose rolled her eyes before patting her dashboard discreetly. I raised an eyebrow as she turned to face me. Did she really think that I wouldn't see that?

"Whatever Rose, when you are held hostage in a stuffy house for two weeks, let me know how you feel when you get out," Alice retorted back.

"Oh please, just because we weren't on bed rest does not mean we had it better. The boys wouldn't let us do anything ourselves. They drove us to school, walked us to every class, carried our books, I'm pretty sure they missed the last two weeks of practice because they were always with Bella and me."

"Even though they were slightly overbearing it was nice to know that they cared. I mean think about it, we could've died that night, that thought probably scared them the most," I vented as Rose and Alice grimaced.

"I don't even want to think of that night," Rose shook her head as we got out of the car.

"Well on a lighter note, I am so excited for the premiere of Awakening this weekend." Alice clapped hands thinking about the romantic series.

"Thank God, the boys have an away game or they may have tried to come with us," Rose commented.

"Oh no they wouldn't have. The worst they'd do is go see another movie with identical times to ours. They all hate romantic chick flicks," Alice stated certain. "I'll meet you guys in first period," she told us before walking off probably to find Jasper and her locker.

"At least she still enjoys these hallways," Rose mused as we made our way to my locker catching the stares of a few of the girls in the hallway.

"And "Where's Bella" has started," I grimaced at Rose as she laughed.

"Watch, they are going to be dressing like you next," Rose mused as I glanced down at my blouse, black skinny jeans, and purple blazer complete with yellow flats.

"Oh God, I hope not," I stated in horror, opening my locker. My blood froze as a single red rose lay on my books. Edward knew I hated roses. He always gave me tulips.

"What's wrong Bella? It's like all the color has left your face," Rose asked concern as she tried to spot what caused my reaction.

"I'm fine," I slammed my locker shut, not even bothering with my books. "I need to go find someone. I'll meet you in English," I left Rose at my locker not even bothering to wait for her response. Where the hell is he? I thought as I made my way into the gym first, then further up the pathway that led to the football stadium. Half way up the path, I saw a familiar body leaning against a tree trunk smirking in my direction.

"What the hell Josh? Why can't you just leave me alone?" I yelled at him with the warning bell ringing in the background. Josh's smirked became more pronounced as I close the distance in between us.

"What? You don't like the pretty flowers I leave in your locker?" he taunted.

"How did you get my combination anyway?" I asked confused.

"Let's just say your boyfriend isn't the only person who has connections around here," he sneered out the word.

"My boyfriend can have you kicked off the team and expelled if you don't leave me alone," Josh chuckled.

"Please you won't tell him about my gifts because then you would have to tell him about us,"

"I'm not ashamed of our failed relationship Josh. If I need to tell him then I will." My voice cracked at the slight lie.

"So you would tell him that I was your first?"

"You're not," I stated simply folding my arms across my chest. "If anything I would tell him what a possessive ass you were," He glanced down my body his eyes lingering again on my chest that wasn't even exposed.

"And possessive I am,"

"Was," I quickly corrected him. "We have been over since you moved away in the beginning of junior year, actually way before that now that I think about it."

"I want you back," he looked at me, waiting expectantly for my agreement.

"I have done a lot of growing up after our break up and I swear to you that I am not the same girl you walked over and commanded before. I have a boyfriend that I finally feel comfortable with. He's waiting for me no matter how long it takes."

"Wow, you still haven't given up that virgin status of yours. I thought all that fooling around we did would have at least soften you up a little, Bella. Did you tell Edward that? Huh? Did you tell him how I was the first one who touched your pussy, how I made you cum with my hand? You know he doesn't have the best track record to begin with. Do you really think he's going to wait patiently for you and your nerves?"

"He'll be more patient than you were…" I started before shaking my head. "I don't even know why I am explaining this to you. We are over, been over, and will always be over. I've gotten over us Josh and its best that you do the same. I'm with Edward now and that's not going to change," I turned to walk away from my past.

"I bet I can change that! Just you wait!" Josh yelled after me.

"I'm done waiting," I retorted back, hoping he would get the double meaning before walking back into the gym.

LBI13

"Hey is everything okay?" Edward's voice ran through my ears as his hand ran in front of my vision.

"Earth to Bella," Emmett raised an eyebrow at me before taking another bite of his burger.

"Sorry guys, there's a lot on my mind," I forced my mouth up into a smile before glancing around the room. No sign of Josh.

"Babe, who are you looking for?" Edward's voice broke through my concentration again startling me slightly.

"Nothing," I answered quickly before shoving another forkful of salad into my mouth. Edward leaned back into his seat, studying me intently. His arm, which was thrown casually on the back of my chair, slowly started rubbing my back.

"Is your knee bothering you again," he asked concern flowing out of his mouth. I fought the urge to roll my eyes. Everything irritated me today.

"I'm fine…PMSing," I added once Edward's mouth started to open again. That shut it up quickly. "I need to go freshen up. I'll see you guys later," I announced five seconds later before shoving away from the table and exiting the cafeteria.

I let out a loud groan once I was in the confines of the restroom. It turns out that my period had started earlier in the day. Digging into my bag for a tampon, I quickly inserted it into place before dragging myself out of the stall to wash my hands.

"My, my, look what we have here girls," a nasally voice called out causing my eyes to externally roll.

"Why isn't it Bel-La," Tanya leaned up against sink catching my glance in the mirror placed on the wall.

"Why isn't it Barbie and her two little Kelly's," I retorted back, turning off the facet before facing Tanya and her cronies. "I am really not in the mood for your insecure shit right now. So if you would please move, it would be highly appreciated,"

"Insecure?" Tanya questioned with a raised eyebrow. "If anyone should feel insecure it should be you. I don't know how you got Edward but believe me Swan, whatever little spell you've cast over him will end very soon,"

"A witch…very fitting Tanya," Jessica commented, her smirk pronounced on her painted pink lips.

"Hmm no how about Cinderella, once the clock strikes twelve all the magic will disappear or Beauty and the Beast…oh my fault, there's no beauty in this situation." Lauren went on as my face grew hot. I went to move around them right before Tanya's arm grab my shoulder to stop my steps.

"How about you stick with Josh and I take Edward okay?" she whispered into my ear before motioning for her two sidekicks to follow her out of the restroom door. Bitch. I closed my eyes in frustration willing the redness in my cheeks and face to go away. Once it was finally gone, a buzzing sound caught my attention. Crap, what time was it? I quickly pulled out my phone to find a text from Edward and that I was over fifteen minutes late for bio class. Someone does not like me today. I groaned again, throwing my bag onto my shoulder and finally leaving the restroom.

As expectant, as soon as the door opened, twenty pairs of eyes flashed my way.

"Miss Swan," Mr. Banner raised an eyebrow but made no other comment.

"I'm sorry," I mouthed to him before fleeing to my seat next to a confused and concern Edward. His hand journeyed to mine as soon as I was situated. I exhaled feeling his presence enveloping my own, calming me instantly.

"We need to talk," he whispered into my ear when Mr. Banner's back was turned. I nodded my head in agreement trying to ignore how fast my heart was beating in my chest.

LBI13

"So do you want to tell me what is wrong?" Edward asked quietly from his bedroom door as I lay face up on his sofa across the room.

"Honestly no, but I know that I should to be fair to you," I eventually stated as he went to sit in the desk chair right next to his door still across the room from me. I guess I deserved that. I exhaled before continuing. "Edward, you are aware that I use to date Josh correct?" I asked hoping in the slightest chance that he was not. My relationship with Josh ended two weeks after the Cullen's first arrived in town.

"I was aware," he cleared his throat before glancing back up at me. "I also remember the sense of longing I had of you the first time I saw your face, your lips, your body, your presence," he chuckled. "I actually asked about you around the locker room before finding out that you were already spoken for. I can't say that the news broke my heart right at that moment but it definitely wounded it a little."

"Really?" I questioned shock flowing out in my voice. Edward chuckled again before finally gracing my presence with his, raising my upper body to allow him space of the sofa and softly laying it on his lap. "Of course my sweet girl," he leaned down to capture my lips with his before pulling away. His smile mirrored my own.

"Okay…" I readjusted my body to where I was sitting up straighter with my back leaning against the arm rest. "but seriously, I'm just going to get straight to the point. While I am still a virgin in the physical sense, when I was with Josh, we did…ummm…fool around a lot." I felt Edward's grip on my body tighten before he exhaled sharply.

"You know…" he started softly. "I was really surprised when you told me that you were still a virgin," my bewildered expression urged him to continue. "Bella, you obviously don't understand how physically you stand out from the rest," his hands traveled down to my hips. "You have hips, a wonderful and full ass," he squeezed my butt slightly before gliding his hands up towards my chest. "…and these babies are my favorite," he squeezed my left breast, rubbing the nibble slightly causing me to moan softly. "They are full and real. You don't want to know how many girls at Forks High that have already gone under the knife for boobs identical to yours." I pulled away from him slightly.

"Hey if you are going to admire my body, please don't bring your earlier conquests into the picture while doing so," I teased him before softly pressing my lips to his. He smiled at me as I adjusted myself back into a comfortable position on his lap.

"But the one thing that I absolutely adore about you is your personality," he started up again. "You don't have an annoying personality or a hovering one. You're warm, nice, patient, kind-even when you don't need to be, but you also know how to take care of yourself if the situation calls for it," I blushed at the attention he has and was giving me.

"You're the same way," I whispered against the lips that had found mine. "You're Mr. Golden Boy at Forks High but yet that doesn't completely define who you are, though it does help sometimes," I rolled my eyes up at him as he chuckled. "You're nice and patient too. Even before all of this," I gestured around us. "When we were just acquaintances and then friends, despite the fact that you were probably trying to get into my pants…" I laughed. "you were kind, sweet, selfless, helping me when I messed up my ankle, getting me to and from school. Our time consuming talks in your Volvo. I learned a lot about you, your dislikes and likes, your family, your goal to play in the NFL while having a back up in medicine…it's just…Your mind blowing and I adore you for that. It's just, I feel like I'm not enough for you sometimes," his slightly confused expression told me to continue talking. "I mean you're this…god basically. Worshiped at our school, in the hallways, at pep rally, at the football games; and I'm not like that."

"I don't like the attention or to bask in the glory and praise that everyone gives you. You are an amazing person and I'm not going to fault you for being an nice and popular jock but sometimes it's just…you know…the question, Where do I fit in comes a lot and probably not just in my mind."

"You fit right here with me," Edward's voice softly flowed into my ear. "I don't care about the popularity and the people in the hallway, but the question of where do you fit in is nothing short of with me. If the rest of the school has a problem with it then let them have a problem. Our relationship is not defined by the Forks High student body. It's defined by you, me, communication, and love. Don't let anyone talk you out of something that you want or don't want to do. With that being said, if we are having a problem we need to talk it out. If you don't feel the same way about me anymore then tell me."

"I promised your father that I would take care of you, look out for you, and catch you before you fall and that's a promise I intend to keep."

"So what else did you and my father talk about?" I smirked into the darkness of the room. Edward laughed.

"Let's just say that as long as you are happy, I'll still have a hand to throw the football out of,"

"He threatened your throwing hand?" I exclaimed, horrified.

"Let's not get into that because it's not going to happen," I opened my mouth to say something else but was caught off by more lips.

The conversation isn't over folks but because I wanted to get this out to you at a decent time so I decided to finish the rest in Chapter 14.

I hoped you enjoyed the chapter and please review!

-Nikki