SECRETS PART 2

"He talked to me," Bella said on the way home.

"Wait what," I said glancing at her

"In biology he talked to me he said he was sorry about last week, and for some reason I told him our reasons for moving here. And you know how I'm good at reading people, but I can't get a read off of him. It's so freaking frustrating." She said as she covered her face in her hands.

"is he at least nicer then he was last week?" I asked raising an eyebrow

"Yeah but he's different than other guys I've met. There's just something about him that I can't put my finger on it." She said as I pulled up to the house

"You know obsessing over things never gets you anywhere, anyways Mike is putting together a group to go out to La Push Beach this weekend. We should go and that way I can fulfill my end of the deal." I said as we went into the house.

"Yeah sure why not, we don't really have anything better to do." She tossed her bag on the couch and went upstairs.

I love my sister but god can she over-think everything. I went upstairs to start on my homework after putting in some chicken for dinner.

I was finishing up a trig assignment when I heard the timer go off. I got up to check the chicken when I got to the bottom of the stairs Charlie came throught the front door hanging up his belt on his way to his chair.

"Dinner will be ready in about half hour." I said making my way to the kitchen

"What's for Dinner?" he called out.

"Food." I replied pulling the chicken out of the oven and checking to be sure it was done.

"What kind of Food?" He asked a little worried

"Good food now let me finish. And don't complain because you're going to eat what I make you." I said sticking my head through the door way arching my eyebrows at him.

He grumbled but didn't argue I could tell he wanted to though. He acted like eating healthier was going to kill him. I laughed to myself as I put the chicken back into the oven, and started on the pasta dish and veggies.

Bella came down just after I started and set the table, "I think Embry like you." She said as she grabbed some cups out of the cupboard.

"You think so," I turned to face her and leaned against the counter.

"Yeah I was watching him during the bonfire he kept looking at you, like he was seeing the sun for the first time it was kind of weird." She put the cups on the table then turned to me, "I think you'll have an easier time talking to him then I will with Edward."

"Yeah I figured as much," I said as I turned off the stove top and put the pasta and veggies into bowls.

We ate dinner in silence, and afterwards I helped Bella do the dishes. We found Charlie watching a game as we walked out of the kitchen.

"You girls want to watch this with me?" he asked looking up at us.

"Um, no sorry not tonight day, we have a shit ton of homework." I said giving him an apologetic look. "Rain check I promise." I went over and gave him a hug then went upstairs.

I was up till midnight doing my homework, when I was done I got up and went to sit by my window. I couldn't sleep and looking out my window at the trees and clouds always relaxed me. Movement in the tree line caught my eye when I shifted so I could see better but whatever it was gone. I shook my head then went to bed maybe I was tired, after all I was starting to see things.

I woke up the next morning like I had been for the last week tired and irritable. Bella had already left Charlie had taken a look at her truck last night turns out her car wouldn't start because one of the battery cables came disconnected. Honestly I just wished I wasn't so god damn tired. The day dragged on at lunch Angela and Jess were excited about something or another. Bella looked peeved, "Hey guys what's up?" I asked as I sat down.

Bella was the one to answer, "Jess and Angela Are going to the Spring Formal with Mike and Eric, and Tyler seems to think I want to go with him and keeps asking me but keep telling him we have to go to Jacksonville so see mom that weekend." She gave me that look that said back up my story or I'll hurt you. So I did.

"I turned to Tyler, "We really do have to go to Jacksonville it's our moms birthday that weekend and the tickets are non-refundable." I gave him a fake apologetic look then started to eat.

"Well even if you guys can't go could you at least go dress shopping with us in PA?" Angela asked

"Um, sure I guess we could. Bella and I wanted to check out the library there anyways." I said taking a drink of my water, "When did you want to go?"

"We were thinking tomorrow, we want to go before all the good dresses are taken." Jess said. She didn't seem to want us to come but rather lose her friend to new comers she didn't object like I knew she wanted to.

Mike piped in just then, "You guys coming to the beach this weekend?" he asked looking hopeful

"Um, yeah should be fun." Bella said, "I'm going to go get a soda, Jen you want anything?"

"No, I'm good thanks though."

She nodded and left. After a few minutes Mike suddenly looked really irritated I followed his gaze to where Bella was standing near the door to the cafeteria talking to none other than Edward Cullen. I laughed to myself I really wanted to say something to mike but I knew it would make Jess mad so I just let it be. Bella came back after a few minutes looking frazzled.

I gave her a questioning look but she shook her head the talk must not have gone well.

After school I went straight home and up to my room. It was going to be a long ass week.

The next day went by fast and before I knew it Bella and I were waiting for Angela and Jess to pick us up. We were taking her car to PA, it was fine with me. The sound of a horn honking outside let us know Jess was here. A half hour later we arrived in Port Angeles.

We spent a few hours in the dress shop where Angela and Jess both found dresses that they liked. But Bella seemed bored out of her mind.

"Bella you don't seem into this." Angela had said concerned

"I just really want to check out this bookstore." She replied we had already checked out the library and we both got a card but it seemed she was looking for a certain book and hadn't been able to find it. Looks like she came prepared to check other sources. "I'll meet you guys at the restaurant."

"You want me to come with you?" I asked as she grabbed her purse.

"Nah, I'm good it shouldn't take me very long. You guys still need to pick out shoes and stuff. I need to get to this book store before they close." She gave us an apologetic look as she ducked out of the shop.

While Jess went to find some shoes Angela came up to me, "She seems preoccupied lately, do you know what's going on with her?"

"Oh, she's just upset because she's usually really good at getting a read on people, but she can't get a read on Edward. It's frustrating her, and to be honest it's frustrating me because she usually tells me what she's thinking but lately she hasn't been." I said as I held up a pair of silver ballerina style heels.

She nodded and sat down to try them on, "Jen I'm sure once she gets her head straight she'll talk to you more. It seems to me that once she unravels the mystery that is Edward she'll be fine." She paused and stood up and tested the shoes but continued, "I know I've only known you guys for a little over a week but, I'm a very insightful person and I watch people. Nobody realizes I'm doing it but I do."

"Yeah I guess you're right." I paused then looked down at the shoes, "So you going to get those, they would go great with the dress you picked out?"

"Yeah, I think so. I do like them." She said walking around a bit more. In the end she ended up getting the shoes and a teardrop silver necklace and earrings to match. Jess found a pair of black pumps and said she had some jewelry at home that would match her dress.

"Jen are you sure you guys can't come to the dance," Jess asked again she's like the fifth person who's asked us.

"Yes Jess I'm sure it's our moms birthday, she would kill us if we missed it." It was only half true anyways it was Renee's birthday that weekend but Phil was taking her on a cruise she wouldn't even be in Jacksonville that weekend but they didn't need to know that. Bella never went to dances because she was too self-conscious and clumsy, and I never went to dances because I never really wanted to I was comfortable sitting at home reading a book in my favorite sweats then dressing up in a dress that made it hard for me to breathe. So yeah we were sticking to our story.

"Alright we'll miss you tough." She said in a fake pout, "Anyways I'm starving let's go eat Bella Should be at the restaurant by now."

I waited by the door while they made their purchases. We walked to the restaurant from the dress shop it was only two doors down. While we walked I had a feeling like something bad was happening or about to I pushed it aside. It was probably just nothing. Bella wasn't at the restaurant when we got there so we waited finally we got too hungry to wait when she got here she could order. But all through the meal I kept getting the feeling that something bad was happening. Finally we were done and walking out of the restaurant when Bella walked up with Edward.

"Oh my god, Bella what the hell is wrong with you, couldn't you have texted me or something." I said running up to her and hugging her. "You know I thought something really bad happened to you."

"Jen relax I'm fine, but you have to let go because I can't breathe." She said gasping

"I'm sorry." I said letting go

"Um, we actually already ate, Bella sorry, we waited but you know we were so hungry." Jess said the first sincere apologetic look splayed across her face.

"Guys, its fine don't worry about it I understand." Bella said

Then Edward spoke for the first time through the whole exchange.

"I'm sorry I kept Bella from meeting you guys for dinner, we met up and got to talking and just lost track of time." He looked at all of us then added, "If Bella wouldn't mind I can get dinner with her and then bring her home."

"Um, sure why not," Bella said, "Jen I'll see you at home."

We watched them go into the restaurant, and then got into Jess's car. On the way home I texted Bella.

You are going to tell me everything

I don't believe that you just got to talking

And lost track of time

Something happened and I want to know what!

I tried to wait up for Bella but all that worrying wore me out and I fell asleep around 9 o'clock I vaguely remember hearing doors opening and closing.