I don't own Twilight, though I wish I did! It all belongs to Stephanie Meyers

Bella's POV

I had awoken the next day, feeling lousy. My body was aching from last night's passion, but I didn't care. I had loved every moment. I sat up, noticing once more Sam wasn't beside me. I smiled softly, knowing he'd be down stairs, getting breakfast ready for all the boys. I dressed into a pair of pyjama shorts Charlie had thrown in the bag, and a tank top. I tied my hair up, dreading when I would have to brush it, as I had sex hair! I walked down stairs, walking out to the lounge room. I smiled as I stepped into the kitchen and froze. Leah was sitting with the rest of the boys, and Sam was cooking.

"Morning Bella." A few of the guys chanted as they saw me. Sam looked up smiling, walking over, and kissing me softly.
"Morning Bell's." He said smiling. I smiled softly, before sitting down. Leah looked at me, slightly glaring before looking back at her breakfast. I noticed once more Jared wasn't present and neither was Quil.
"Where are Jared and Quil?" I asked, as Sam placed a small side of food in front of me. I hadn't really eaten since Renee's death, so I was hungry, but I hadn't really been paying much attention.

"Jared's with Seth, as he also phased last night." Sam shot Leah a look, who was avoiding all gazes at that moment.
"And Quil's on Perimeter." Sam answered sitting next to me. I looked at him curiously then to Leah.
"Welcome to the pack, Leah." I said softly. She looked up. The look was rather icy and hard. It made me think she wished she could be anywhere but here.

"Yeah, thanks." She said standing up.

"Where are you going Leah?" Paul called to her, as she walked to the front door.
"Home, I want to check on Seth!" She said raging out.
"Isn't she a delight?!" Jacob remarked. The pack snickered.
"Cut it out." Sam snapped, shooting them all looks.
"This isn't easy for her." He stated annoyed.
"Like it was for any of us!" Embry said to Sam. I watched Sam glare.
"She is the first wolf in written history to be a female shape shifter. Back off, and let her settle. She is now your sister, and I expect you all to behave and treat her as such." He said firmly. They all went back to eating. I looked at my plate, picking at it.
"Bella, you need to eat that. You haven't had a decent meal in two days, and I won't have Charlie returning to kill me for not feeding you." Sam said softly. I nodded, taking a deliberate bite to please him.

"Well, I don't know about you lot, but I am exhausted." Paul said standing.
"I have not had decent sleep in the last few days." He said yawning. I looked at him.
"Paul, why don't you crash in one of the spare rooms?" I quickly spoke. Sam smiled at me, as I said this. Paul looked at Sam, who gave a nod.
"Go crash in a spare room Paul, we've plenty of space, and you have worked hard." Sam said to him. He stood with a smile.
"Thanks, night you lot." With that, Paul left. I turned to Sam.
"That was okay, wasn't it?" I asked a little nervous that I had asked Paul before asking Sam. Sam leant in, capturing my lips gently.

"It was fine, besides, this place will be yours too soon." He said taking a large bite of his omelette. I smiled at the thought.

It was lunch time, when my smile vanished by one phone call.
"Bella, it's Charlie." Sam said holding out the house phone. I stood taking it.
"Dad…" I said gloomy.
"Hey Bell's. I just wanted to let you know Phil and I will be in Forks tonight at 11pm. You can crash another night at Sam's if you'd like, but I would like you to pop over to Sue's to come see him. I think he needs to see a familiar face." Charlie said to me.

"Okay, well, I'll be there. Dad, is he okay?" I asked, fighting any reactions I was having by the call.
"He'll be okay, he just needs time." He answered. I looked down.
"I'll see you tonight dad." I hung up and looked at Sam who was watching me.
"Are you okay?" He asked softly. I nodded.
"I'm okay. Charlie and Phil will be at Sue's tonight, about 11, do you mind if we go there?" I asked. He shook his head.
"It'll be fine. This way while you two catch up, I talk to Seth and Leah about a few pack things." He said walking over and kissing the top of my head. He leant over the couch, wrapping his arms around me. I leant into his embrace, thankful for the support.

I sat with Sue for twenty minutes, before a car pulled into the drive way. I walked out with Sue. Sam was up stairs, talking to Leah and Seth. Charlie got out of the car, and I walked over hugging him. I watched as Phil got out of the car. He was rather tall and muscular from always playing base-ball. He was bald with blue eyes that usually sparked, but today they were dim and sad. I walked over, wrapping my arms around him.
"I'm so sorry Bella." He said softly. I could tell he was crying from his voice croaking and shaking.
"Me too Phil." I said softly. Charlie hugged Sue as he followed her into her house. Phil held me close as we walked inside.
Sue served tea and biscuits, before excusing herself, so we could all talk alone. I sat by myself in a single seat arm chair, while Charlie and Phil sat in the double seat couch.
"Ah Bella, I asked Charlie to bring me here, as I wanted to talk to you about what you want for your mums funeral." He said softly. I looked down, not really sure I wanted to talk about this.
"Bell's?" Came Sam's call. I looked up as he walked in. Charlie stood with Phil.
"Phil, this is Bella's boyfriend, Sam. Sam, this is Phil, Renee's husband." Charlie said introducing the two. I watched as Sam shook his hand.
"I'm sorry we couldn't meet on happier circumstances. Renee had told me she liked you, and that you were good for our Bella." He said softly, trying to attempt a smile. Sam gave a nod, as he walked to me, sitting down and pulling me onto his lap. I rested my head against his shoulder for comfort.
"As I was saying, I wanted to talk to you, about your ideas." He said softly. I looked at him and took a breath.
"I think she should be buried in Jacksonville, where you are." I said softly. Tears whelmed in my eyes.
"She hated Forks, and to keep her here would be wrong." I said softly.
"She loved the sun, so that's where she should be." I said softly. Phil gave a nod.
"Then you and Charlie will be returning with me?" He asked. I looked at Charlie who nodded.

"I want Sam to come." I said softly. Sam suddenly cleared his throat.
"Bell's… I don't know if that's possible." He said softly. I looked at him.
"Try, please." I asked. He gave a nod. Phil and Charlie were a little confused, but didn't say anything.
"When should we do this?" Phil asked. Charlie spoke next.

"When her body is released." He answered.
"It may be a couple of days yet." Charlie said softly. Phil just nodded, and sat back.

"Dad, I think I want to go back to Sam's if that's okay…" I asked, my voice shaking. I didn't have to think about it all there, and I hated this feeling. Charlie stood.
"Of course Bell's… I'm sorry, this must be really hard, knowing you have finals, and your mum… shit.. I didn't even think that you have school tomorrow!" He said suddenly worried.
"I don't think it's a good idea Bella goes to school Charlie." Phil cut in. Charlie looked at Phil.
"Of course not. But I am meant to let them know. I don't want her grades to suffer." He said a little defensive.

"It's okay dad, I do kind of want to go… I can't afford to lose grades, and it may help take my mind off of everything." I said softly.
"Besides, I think I'll miss a large chunk next week. I can't miss two weeks, I'd never catch up and I would fail." I said softly. Charlie nodded.
"Do you have school books?" He asked. I thought for a moment and nodded.
"I left my bag in the truck! It's still there!" I said to him. He smiled.

"Well if you want to go, I won't stop you. I just want you to take it easy, and if at any time you feel you need to leave, you can." He said pulling me into a hug. I breathed in his scent. It was of old spice and his body wash.

"I love you Bell's." Charlie said kissing the top of my head. I looked up into his eyes. I was proud of have inherited his looks, the dark hair, the brown eyes. The only thing I had of Renee's was her nose and skin complexion.
"I love you too Dad." I said softly. Phil took me into his arms next.
"I love you Bella. I know you moved here, so Renee could follow me, and I thank you for that. I have enjoyed this past year with her, but you were always missed." He said fondly pressing his hand to my cheek. He sighed, dropping his hand.
"I think I should go upstairs and see if I can sleep. It's been a while." He said softly.

"Night Phil." I called as he walked away.
"Night." Everyone called after me. I looked at Sam.
"We should probably go." I said to him as he stood. He shook Charlie's hand.
"I'll see you two soon." Dad said pressing a quick kiss to my cheek as I walked out with Sam's hand hold mine.

With school, word had spread. I sat in class, with people whispering like crazy about the murder and who it was. Some suggested Charlie, saying they probably had a large fight. Another suggested Phil, saying he had caught Renee in Charlie's room. I rolled my eyes, trying really hard to ignore them. The worst gossip was Jessica Stanley. We had bee friends when I'd first moved here, but the fact her boyfriend had eyes for me soon ruined any chance of friendship in the future. She was particularly loud when she said Renee probably whored herself around, that's why my parents broke up. I hadn't been able to control my anger. I stood up, walking straight to her, curled the fist that wasn't already in a cast and punched her fair in the nose. She had squealed all the way as she fell from her seat, as people around me all stood shocked. I had to say, for my left hand, it was a fairly awesome punch. Tears whelmed in my eyes.
"My nose! I think you broke my nose!" She cried as blood showered out.
"That is my mother, and my father you say shit about. How FUCKING DARE YOU!" I spat. I glared at the now whimpering girl.
"The next time you run your mouth Jessica, think, because next time, I will slam that artificial face so hard, no plastic surgery will fix it! And for the record! My mother was no slut. We can't all be like you!" I yelled. Some people were silent in shock, others were laughing, and some were cheering.

"Miss Swan, Miss Stanley, my office." Came our principal Mr Morgan's. I glared at Jessica as I stormed towards the office. My hand was hurting from the punch, but I was feeling a lot better knowing I had punched her. Another girl assisted Jessica to the office. She now had a cloth, mopping up the blood that was still running. The principal looked at Jessica and then too me.
"Never, have I seen two girls act this way! I understand miss Swan, you are very angry and upset, but that is no excuse to attack another student!" He said to me.

"I'm sorry, but I will not have her, attack and criticise my mother! She didn't know her, and she has done nothing but talk trash about her all day! I had enough. I was angry at hearing my mother be called a Whore!" I said glaring as tears streamed down my face.
"I don't care, who anybody is, I won't put up with that." I said glaring hate to Jessica who was cowering.
"Miss Stanley, did you in fact refer to Miss Swan's mother as a … Whore." He said clearing his throat. Jessica shook her head.
"Everybody heard her! Ask anyone." I said to Mr Morgan. He stood up.
"I'll be back momentarily." He walked out. I turned to Jessica, who was now looking a little afraid. I just sat, glaring. Mr Morgan returned moments later, with three different students.
"Is this the girl that was saying stuff about Bella Swan's mother?" He asked the students, indicating to Jessica. All of them nodded.
"That will be all, you may leave." He said to them. They all left, one of the guys still grinning as he looked at Jessica's nose.
"Miss Swan, though I do not agree in violence, I can give you a warning today. I understand that you are not in a great mind frame. Know that Miss Stanley will be reporting to me for the rest of the year with detention, as well as will no longer stand as valedictorian. She will also issue a public apology for her actions, or find her once clean record holds accounts of bullying. As for you, I suggest you go home. Have the receptionist call your Father. You have been through enough for the time being, and I don't want to see you here until after your Mother's funeral. When you return, Jessica will issue that apology." He said to me. I nodded, standing. I walked out, not giving another look at Jessica.

Sam looked confused as he pulled in the school parking lot, with me holding an ice pack to my hand. It was about half an hour later, and my hand was swelling. As I got into the truck he looked at me, taking my hand.
"What happened?" He asked observing the swelling.
"I punched a girl in the face." I answered honestly. He looked at me a little curiously.
"She was bad talking my mum and Charlie, and even Phil. I got angry." I answered, pulling my hand back.
"Bella…" He said a little worried.
"It's okay, I'm not suspended or anything; not to mention, I hit her with my good hand. They want me to just stay home until after the funeral. Jessica Stanley on the other hand, now has to issue a public apology when I return. She was the valedictorian, but has now lost that title, as well as detention for the rest of the year. I think she is rather lucky he didn't expel or suspend her, because that goes on public record and colleges do not take to that too kindly." I said to him. Sam drove towards my dad's house. I looked at him in panic.
"What are we doing?!" I asked as he turned into Charlie's street.
"I am going inside to get you more clothes. I have the keys, and I will be in and out. You are not going to be asked to go in." He said softly. I watched as he got out of the car, walking to the front door and entering. I slowly opened the door, my heart racing as I slowly followed. I pushed open the door, taking a step inside. I stared at the spot where I had last seen my mum. Tears fell as I stared at the missing carpet. The wooden floor under where the carpet had been was tinted dark.

"Bella!" Sam said rushing to me, stepping into my line of sight.
"I'm okay." I said softly, pushing him out of the way. I looked around. Had that not been there, there was nothing that suggested that a crime had taken place.
"When I find who did this, I swear to you, as your imprint, your lover and partner, I will tear them to shreds." Sam said softly taking my arm. I felt him softly pull me towards the door. I followed him out.

Charlie and Phil had been shocked when the school and rang them to tell them about the confrontation. I hadn't really cared, I was proud that I had stood up for myself. Renee and I may not have always seen eye to eye, but I loved her and she had loved me. Charlie had however, made me swear never to go near Jessica Stanley again. He also said not to worry about Jessica pressing charges as he'd been friends with her father for a few years. I hadn't even thought about legal charges being placed. I hadn't cared. Charlie also did not approve of risking damage to my other hand, when in a few days, the cast on my right hand was free to come off.
"I'm sorry dad, I was just so angry." I said to him. Charlie sighed.
"Bell's, I told you when you hit Jacob, I didn't want you hitting anymore." He somehow softly reprimanded.

"I know. And if it hadn't been now, I probably wouldn't have hit her. I am sorry dad." I said softly. Phil walked over.
"Give her a break Charlie. I can tell you now, were I to hear someone speaking badly about Renee, I'd have done what she did, and you can't say you wouldn't have either. This Jessica Stanley got what she deserved." Phil said sending me a wink. I smiled softly.
"Very well, Bella, I just don't want more casts." He said kissing my bruised knuckles.
"Sorry Dad." I repeated.

"I will control my anger from now on. She just pressed all the right buttons. It didn't help I was already upset." I apologised. Dad gave a nod.
"Sam, take my daughter home. Make sure that hand stays ice-packed." He said shaking his head.
"I will Charlie. You don't need to worry. I will keep a close eye on Bella at all times." He promised.
"That's a good lad. Now you two head home. We'll talk some more later." Charlie said giving me one more glance. I smirked as Phil gave me an extra tight hug. I knew he did this, so I knew he was proud. And I was fairly proud of myself too, not that I would let Charlie know that.

So if you haven't figured out, I HATE Jessica. She's fake and horrible and I just can't stand her. She isn't a true friend to Bella, and I wanted to show that. I know that the story has become a little gloomy, but that will change soon More Edward and Sam scene's to come. I really don't want to write the funeral, and I am thinking about doing a write over bit, explaining that she had been and returned. I just hate funerals…

Anyway, re-view, re-view. I'm tired tonight, so I don't know if I'll post another or not. Just so you know, these chapters are written, only moments before they are posted. Yes I know what my main advents are, but a lot of the other bits and pieces, I have no clue I'm writing it, until I am literally writing it Talk to you all soon 3 xo