Sadly Beautiful

I want to take the time to thanks everyone who read the last chapter and I'm glad you enjoyed it. At least I assume you enjoyed it if you're reading this... The story is going to be fairly slow paced but the Alice/Bella 'action' is coming, be patient. I think I corrected all the spelling mistakes in this chapter, if not just ignore them and try to enjoy the story. Please review, etc if you enjoyed.

I read some of the reviews for the last chapter and a few of you suggested a beta reader, I didn't have time to ask this chapter, but for the following ones I'll try and make sure that happens.

Dedicated once again to Jaz, no cute note this time. Just enjoy haha.

Chapter two - You only disappear

I stayed in this position for hours, releasing all the emotion I'd been feeling through the day through my tears. When I finally got up I felt less weighed down by emotions, almost as though the tears inside of me physically weighed me down.

I realised that I'd have to do something to keep my mind occupied, otherwise I'd drive myself crazy with my anxiety. I decided to try and keep myself busy by cooking Charlie dinner. I spent a long time looking at various ingredients before deciding it was a lost cause and phoned for a pizza.

As I sat on the table waiting for Charlie and the pizzas, I let my wind wander to the biology lesson this afternoon and cringed in self disgust instantly. I've thought of nothing else but her and the only reaction I had was loathing and a desire to get away, so much so that she practically ran out of lesson. Bella snap out of this, I mentally told myself.

I heard a sharp wrap at the door, knowing Charlie wouldn't knock I assumed it was the pizzas, I stood up and opened the door before letting out a sharp gasp. I was staring face to face with one of the Cullens, I wasn't sure which one it was though.

"I know we've never spoken but I'm Edward, I thought it would be best if I came and explained the situation with my sister. Do you mind if I come in?"

I struggled for a moment to string together a coherent sentence but eventually managed to choke out, "If it's important then I guess it wouldn't be a problem..."

He beamed and walked past me, quickly taking a seat at the kitchen table. Not sure how to proceed, I followed him and took a set opposite. I waited patiently for him to begin, he seemed to be having difficulty wording the 'situation with Alice.'

He began hesitantly, "Firstly, I just want to say that Alice doesn't have a problem with you, even if it seemed that way. She's not very well and had to get out of lesson quickly and probably won't be in school for a while." I stared blankly trying to digest this information, he seemed to realise I was having difficulty so he continued. "She just wanted me to let you know so you didn't get the wrong idea about her behavior and she asked me if you'd help her catch up at some point."

I nodded quickly and he told me he had to go and take care of Alice, I waved him goodbye as his shiny silver volvo pulled out of my drive. Seconds after his car was out of sight, Charlie pulled up in his police cruiser. I was thankful that Edward has chosen that moment to leave, I was dreading explaining Edwards presence to him. He walked quickly to the door and stepped into the kitchen.

"Hey Bells, how was your first day?" He asked tentatively.

"It was good, I made a few friends and everyone was really friendly." He smiled warmly, evidently pleased I'd enjoyed my first day and would continue to live with him. As strained as our relationship had been in the past, I loved Charlie and was pleased that I could make him happy by living here.

"Oh dad, I know I agreed to do food duty but I ordered a pizza because I was tired, I hope you don't mind." He shrugged, clearly not bothered and distracted by the prospect of a 'game' on the T.V.

The pizza arrived and we both ate in silence. That was one of the good things about living with Charlie, we both didn't feel the need to fill silences. As well as the fact that Charlie left early and got back late, it was like living on my own which was welcomed. I quickly excused myself after dinner and hurried upstairs.

I lay on my bed exhausted, I turned off my light and lay there thinking about my first day and all the people I had met. I thought about Angela, Jessica and Mike and all the other friends I'd made. Then I thought of the Cullens, well one of the Cullens. With the images of her face in my mind I slept, distracted by the rain I slept badly until my dreaming began.

I dreamt of a meadow there was nothing significant about the place but it was untouched by humans, it belonged to nature and only nature. That was until a figure stepped into the meadow, she was small and pale and her body screamed perfection. She spotted me quickly and ran towards me.

She was so fast that my eyes couldn't follow her, unnaturally fast. She almost reappeared a few steps in front of me, her golden eyes darkening. She lowered into a stance that I'd seen leopards on the documentry channel go into before they pounced. She opened her mouth slightly, showing her teeth and hissing.

She suddenly leapt, I felt her hit into my chest and I was thrown to the ground. She wrapped her arm under me before I hit the ground. I expected her to bite me or attack me but what she did surprised me even more.

She slowly lent in and kissed me softly, her lips massaging mine. The kiss suddenly increased in tempo and she was kissing me furiously her tongue entering my mouth, dominating me. This continued for a few minutes, growing more and more passionate until it suddenly stopped.

I heard Charlie come into my room, I quickly looked at the time on the clock. Damn it, I'm late... I dressed and showered quickly, I skipped breakfast and ran outside to my truck.

I drove quickly to school, pushing my old truck to the limit. When I got there I frantically looked for a parking space, I realized in horror that the only one left was next to a shiny silver volvo, one I was only too familiar with. I parked there, deciding it wasn't worth being even later by looking for a different one.

I ran as fast as I could but not fast enough to risk falling over, even though the floor was smooth and only a trip hazard to people like me. I got to my first lesson, biology, and quickly opened the door. Thankfully the teacher wasn't here yet so I could slip in unnoticed, taking my normal seat. I was thankful that Alice wasn't here today so I didn't have to loath my entire being while she tried to give me the biggest berth possible. I also missed her, I'd never even spoken a word to her and she had this much power over me...

Biology passed quickly and I found myself in the canteen sitting in between Ben and Angela. I wasn't concentrating fully and was confused when Angela suddenly turned to me.

"Do you think it's a good idea Bella?" She asked sincerely, smiling sweetly.

I looked at her confused and mumbled apologetically, "Sorry Ang, I wasn't really paying attention, do you mind repeating it?"

She looked at me concerned "Are you okay, you seem off? We were just talking about doing the beach trip this weekend and Mike wondered if you still wanted to come."

I smiled and told her I was fine and that I'd make sure that I was there. I caught movement out of the corner of my eye and saw Edward gesturing at me. This didn't go unnoticed by Jessica who immediately turned to Lauren and whispered frantically.

"I uh better go see what he wants" I said lamely, before standing up and walking over to him. I was conscious of all the stares I was getting from my friends and tried not to trip or embarrass myself. Edward motioned to an empty table and I followed behind him and sat opposite him.

"Hey Bella, Alice wanted me to ask you on her behalf if you'd want to do something with her, shopping or something? She wanted me to tell you that if you did she'd be in the parking lot waiting."

Alice wanted to see me... Alice the image of pure perfection wanted to spend time with me. I was elated, no euphoric, there weren't even words strong enough to describe this feeling.

"Of course I'll see Alice Edward, if you could pass that along to her it'd be great. I'll meet her after school." I was surprised I managed to keep my voice level and sound coherent.

"That's great, she'll be thrilled. Anyway, I think Emmet wants me so I'll see you another time." I nodded my goodbye and made my way back to 'my' table.

The moment I sat down everyone in the table turned and stared at me. Jessica spoke first, "What did Edward want with you?" I didn't miss the venom in her voice when she said 'you' probably jealous of the fact that Edward had never taken any interest in you.

"He just wanted to ask a quick question Jess, no big deal" I replied angrily. Angela looked at me in shock, I think she was surprised that I had spoken to Jess like that.

She pushed the issue pertinaciously, "Well he's never asked anyone to sit with him before, so it must have been pretty important." I felt anger boiling in my stomach and was about to reply with a sarcastic comment but was cut off by Angela.

"Hey Jess, maybe you should go sit with Mike, there's a seat free?" I threw her a thankful glance and she spotted it and subtly nodded. Jessica jumped on the oppitunity and went to sit with Mike. Angela stood up and took the seat next to me.

"Oh my god. I'm so thankful Ang, you have no idea!" I sincerely told her. She shrugged nonchalantly, giving me a curious look.

"So what did Edward want, sorry if I'm overstepping my place or something I'm just curious?' she asked nervously. I smiled at her.

"He just asked me on Alice's behalf if I wanted to do something after school. I just didn't want Jessica to know anything, I don't trust that girl..." She nodded in agreement just as the bell sounded.

The rest of the day passed in a blur and I was thankful the day was over. I made my way slowly out of PE, flashing a girl I hit with a ball a sheepish grin and opening the door. I practically skipped my way to the parking lot, excited at the prospect of a day with Alice. I tripped twice on the way out and a few people around me grinned and a few laughed but that didn't bother me, nothing could in the mood I was in.

I stepped out of the doors and scanned the parking lot. I looked at the silver volvo, expecting to see Alice there but not spotting her. I turned to my truck and didn't see her there either. Just before I was about to give up, I spotted a crowd of boys surrounding a car, I made my way past them and saw a yellow Porsche. Alice I thought.

She saw me and waved, inviting me over. She whispered in my ear, "Sorry about the car, I couldn't resist bringing it, are you ready for a girls day out?" I nodded, not trusting my speech because of our closeness.

She opened the passenger door for me, ignoring the various glances and stares from the surrounding boys, I climbed inside.