The Boy Next Door
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or any of its characters.
I'm back again! I'm starting to get really excited about this story cause things are finally heating up! Anyways, you don't want to listen to me so I'll stop rambling, enjoy!
Chapter 10:
Previously (EPOV):
"When do we start?" I asked, a mischievous smirk growing across my face.
"That's the spirit!" Emmett yelled.
"We can start at school tomorrow." Jasper clarified, and so operation get Bella began.
BPOV:
I awoke early on Monday morning, so I spent a bit longer getting ready than I normally would have; carefully washing my hair with my favourite strawberry shampoo and conditioner, then carefully putting on some mascara and eyeliner to make my eyes pop while my hair dried in its natural curls. Just as I was choosing what to wear, Alice and Rosalie came charging into my room.
"Morning, Bella!" Alice cheered. That girl was way too perky in the morning. I greeted them whilst tightening my robe.
"Err… How did you guys get in here?" I asked, puzzled.
"Your mum let us in." Rosalie told me. "We're here to get you ready."
"Believe it or not, I've managed all by myself for sixteen years." I told them.
"And look where that got you…" Alice joked as she walked over to my wardrobes. I followed her with Rose, both of us laughing at Alice. She picked out some dark blue skinny jeans, flat ballet slippers in a light brown colour and a blouse the same shade as the shoes. I went into my bathroom to change and thanked Alice for being my stylist for the day.
"You can ride with us to school, Bella." Rose said as we headed downstairs "You need to show us where it is anyway." She continued, winking at me. I told my mum on our way out that I wouldn't need a lift, and then we walked to the Cullen's house, where a huge jeep was waiting outside. I looked hesitantly at Alice, and she just shrugged.
"Emmett's the only one who can drive until Rose or Jazz passes their test." She told me.
"Bellsie!" Emmett yelled as we approached. "Glad you decided to join us. It looks like we'll have to make some changes to the seating arrangements though." He said, winking at me. I watched as Rose climbed into the passenger seat, and Jasper, Edward and Alice all piled into the back. Emmett walked with me to the open door where Edward had just gotten in.
I could see that Jasper was sat on the far side, with Alice in the middle, and Edward sat closest to me next to the door, all talking to each other. I couldn't see any more available seats, but before I could ask, Emmett had scooped me up and thrown me into the car. I squealed and landed with a thump, right onto Edward's lap!
I began to topple over towards Alice from the momentum, but Edward grabbed my hips and pulled me back over. I was sat on Edward Cullen's lap with him holding my hips. Oh. My. God. I looked at Alice in panic, meanwhile, Emmett yelled from the front.
"Are we all comfortable?"
"Yep!" Alice answered, gaining a disbelieving expression from both me and Edward. Edward kept his arms around me like a seatbelt, which I continued to tell myself was only for my safety, no matter how much I enjoyed it. Despite the awkwardness, we all fell into a comfortable conversation, with me occasionally giving Emmett new directions. The journey only took around 10 minutes; Emmett drove surprisingly fast for a new driver.
We arrived at school and I hopped down, luckily we were early, so there weren't many people to stare. I took the Cullen's to reception, where they were all given their timetables. Jasper, Emmett and Rose went off together, whilst me, Alice and Edward went to form class together, as they were both in my form. We sat on a row together at the back. After form, I went to Spanish with Alice; where ironically, the Spanish inquisition began.
"So, did you like your new seat?" Alice asked me. I feigned innocence, looking at her with a bemused expression, although my blush gave me away instantly.
"Oh, you know exactly what I mean, Bella. You seemed to thoroughly enjoy that car journey." She said, smirking.
"I may have enjoyed it a little." I admitted, looking down at the table.
"Well, good, because it looks like it's going to become routine for the foreseeable future. Well, at least until Jasper or Rose gets their license." She explained. We stayed quiet for the rest of the lesson. By lunch, the stares were getting out of control. Almost everyone in the school was talking about the Cullen's, and most were wondering how I knew them so well after less than a day.
I walked into the lunch hall with Alice, seeing that Rosalie, Jasper and Emmett were already sat at a table in the corner. We got our food and went to join them. I noticed that Edward wasn't here yet, but as I looked around, my heart dropped at what I saw.
Edward walked into the lunch hall, making me smile. But that smile fell right off my face when I saw what he was holding; or more so, who he was holding. His hand was tightly clasped to the hand of Tanya Denali: the number one slut of the school. My jaw dropped. I looked around the table, to see that Alice and Rose had the same expression. However, I was confused to see that Emmett and Jasper were smiling at Edward, I even saw Emmett wink at him! What was going on?
It couldn't be true. I was in shock. Tanya Denali. Of all the people he could choose to date, he just had to choose her. I mean, not only did I hate her, but she was just no good for him. He deserved so much better. To make matters worse, they were headed for our table. I glared at Tanya as she glared at me.
"Hey Bella! I see you've met the Cullen's as well." Said the wicked witch of the west, with a false smile.
I smiled back, "Yes, in fact, I met them on Saturday, they've moved in next door to me." I added a cocky smirk; something I don't normally do. What was I doing? Why was I even so bothered? I don't know why, but I couldn't stand seeing her with him, I excused myself; Alice and Rosalie coming with me.
"It seems someone has a little green monster on their shoulder." Rose said with a smirk as we were walking away.
"I don't know what you're talking about." I said, shaking my head.
"Oh come on, Bella, you were so totally jealous in there! You were glaring daggers at her!" Alice said.
"Okay, fine!" I may have been a little jealous." I allowed.
"It's okay, Bella, a little jealousy can be good. We just need to make sure that you aren't the one feeling it." Rose said, whilst Alice nodded along.
"She's right." Alice confirmed. "It's time for operation make Edward jealous."
Well, there you go. That's it for today. Review for an EPOV on the whole Tanya scenario and how the hell it happened! Thanks for reading!
Write again soon,
Lili x