Chapter 13

Together?

EPOV

I was so happy to be picking up Bella for dinner.

I have a good feeling about tonight, I think it will make or break us.

I'm not sure if she's completely forgiven me, but I can only hope so…

I arrived at her house only to have her brothers open the door, glaring at me.

"Cullen, this is your last chance, you screw this up, we'll tell the entire football team you're gay and beat the shit out of you, got it?" Emmett said.

"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you 2, now would I?" I replied.

"No, no way you're putting this all on us, damn it! You didn't need to be all over that girl in Denny's!" Jasper replied.

"Stop! It's over and done with all of you! No more! I'm tired of all the fucking bullshit!" Bella yelled while coming down the stairs.

I shoved passed Emmett and meet her at the bottom of the stairs, she looked beautiful.

"Bella, there are no words for how wonderful you look right now. That dress is amazing!" I smiled.

"Thanks." she blushed, dam it killed me when she did that, my entire body melted and I knew I had to make this work!

I held out my hand to her, to lead her out.

"Home by 11:00" Emmett yelled.

"Fuck You! Dad already said I didn't have a curfew tonight." she flicked him off and smiled.

We got in the car and drove to the restaurant, in silence, both of us wanting to talk, but not knowing what to say.

Once we got to the restaurant and were seated, in our semi-private booth, I slid next to her (it was a round booth) and took her hand.

"Bella, this belongs with you, no one else, I want you to have it. I want, no, I NEED us to be together. I can't function without you. Please for give me. I'm begging you!" Edward said.

BPOV

We had a nice dinner and I listened to his side, I told him to keep the ring for now, I still needed to think things over.

He reluctantly agreed, but promised he would earn my trust back.

We finished with light conversation about the looming school year.

It was going to be weird, Emmett and Jasper were going to college, as was Rosalie.

Emmett and Rose were going to UCLA, Emmett was going to be the first and only freshman on the Varsity Football team, yeah, he was that good.

Jasper was going to Seattle University, he had a dorm room, but would be home on weekends for Alice.

He walked me to my door and kissed me lightly good night.

"Can I come by tomorrow? I'd like to see more of you." Edward asked.

"Um, no, I'm going shopping with Alice and Rosalie, were going back to school in a few weeks and I need a new wardrobe, seeing as though we'll be seniors." I replied.

"Oh, O.K., well maybe later then." he replied.

"Have a good night Edward." I said and kissed him on the cheek.

I ran upstairs to call Alice and Rose and tell them about our shopping trip, which I knew they'd be happy about.

I changed and went to the kitchen for a midnight snack and saw Jasper sitting there.

"Hey Jazz, what's up?" I smiled.

"Nothing, just thinking of Alice, I don't like the thought of her being in school without me, all the guys are going to be hitting on her and I don't like that idea. I need everyone to know she's mine, I love her and I want to marry her, not now, but after college." he smiled.

"Well then give her a promise ring or… engagement ring, dad will probably freak out, but if you love her… Just don't fuck it up! Don't go and do anymore stupid stunts like ya'll did before. Alice loves you, I do know that." I smiled.

"You're right little sister. I think I need to go shopping tomorrow. I'll do it at our going away dinner. I need to ask Carlisle first, I'll talk to you later." Jasper kissed my cheek and told me he was going to the hospital to talk to Carlisle now.

I finished my snack and went upstairs to bed, Alice and Rose would be there early.

I finally found sleep and all too soon it was over, I felt my bed sink as I rolled to the middle and then I heard laughing. Jasper and Emmett were up to something. All of a sudden, they were tickling me.

I was laughing so hard I couldn't breathe.

Emmett's phone rang and he left the room.

"So, how did it go last night, I see your still alive, so Carlisle didn't kill you." I replied.

"He was actually pretty happy. He granted me permission, as long as we waited until after graduation and I don't get her pregnant, of course." he smiled.

"I'm so happy for you Jasper! I can't believe it!!! How will I contain my excitement. Ugghhh, I hate keeping secrets!" I said.

"So, what about you and Edward? How's that going?" Jasper asked.

"Ugghhh! He wants me back, but I don't know. I told him I needed to think about it. I made him keep the ring, I think I just need to be single for a while. What do you think?" I asked.

"I think if you're happy, that's all that matters sis. Are you happy?" he asked.

"Jazz, I really don't know. I love being with Edward, but I can't trust him. So, I am a little bit happy, only because I'm not constantly worrying about him cheating on me. I think we need to be friends, but I know I can't. Every time he's near me, I want to kiss him! I'm so confused!" I replied, flopping down on my bed.

"Well, Bells, you need to do what makes you happy and with what you can live with. School starts in 2 weeks, maybe keep your options open, maybe Newton will ask you out again." Jasper laughed.

I slapped him and rolled out of bed. Knowing Alice and Rose would be here shortly.

Jasper yelled through the door he was leaving and to keep quiet. I promised of course, I wasn't big mouth Emmett!

I dressed for the day, even in something Alice and Rose would approve of, I put on a pair of black Capri's, a red halter top and black heels, light make-up and French braided my hair, so it didn't get all messy while trying on clothes.

They arrived a few minutes later and I told them we were taking my car, since the trunk was bigger.

They were surprised by my willingness to shop.

We spent the next 5 hours shopping.

I was begging for food by then, so we went to the food court and I quickly went to my favorite pizza place and came face to face with Jordan.

"Hey sexy, long time no see." he smiled.

I blushed "Hey Jordan. How've you been?" I asked being nice.

"Good, would be better if you were with me though." he smiled.

"Jordan…" I started.

"Look, I'm sorry Bella, I was an ass and I am sorry…please forgive me and at least be my friend." he smiled.

"Fine" I've more hot friends then I know what to do with, I mumbled to myself.

"What? Did you just mumble under your breath?" He asked laughing.

I shook my head an told him never mind.

I got my food and sat down with the girls and their salads.

"Was Jordan bothering you?" Alice said.

"No, he wants to be my friend." I sighed.

They both giggled and said "You've got quite the collection of friends, don't you? That makes what? 4 or 5? Jacob, James, Jordan and Edward… What's with the J's???" they giggled again.

We finished shopping and by the time I got home was exhausted.

I told the guys to order pizza, but they were off 'house arrest' and were taking the girls out, they wanted me to come, but I was to beat, I just wanted to veg out.

I went upstairs, took a long hot bubble bath, threw on my pink sweats and cami, my matching jacket and left my wet hair down. I called in some Chinese food and ran to pick it up.

When I was walking in, I ran into James.

"Hi stranger." James smiled.

I looked up, "Oh, hey! Sorry, I've been busy since I got home, I wanted to call, but like I said." I smiled.

"No problems, I've talked to your dad a few times, I'm working hard to be the top of my class, If I'm in the top 2% of my class, I have a chance, so I've been working really hard and working out." He patted his stomach for emphasis.

I giggled.

"Well, I better get my food and let you get home to eat yours too." I replied.

"Yeah, another boring movie night." he chuckled.

"Oh, your friends do that too, huh?" I asked.

"Well, yeah, but not tonight, Victoria and Laurent are on a date and I didn't want to be the 3rd wheel, so here I am." James smiled.

"Me too, except I'd be the 5th wheel or something like that, depending if Edward went or not, then it'd just be uncomfortable." I managed a small smile.

"Oh, Edward is your Ex, right?" James asked.

"Yeah, we've been trying to work things out, well, he's been trying to work things out, I'm not sure what I want, I think to be single for a while, you know, play the field, I'll be a senior after all and 18 in a few weeks." I smiled.

"Wow, you're not even 18 yet?" James asked. "How did you get into the club and drink?" he asked.

I stared at him with the 'are you stupid face' "Um, fake I.D.'s." I smiled.

"Wow, Chief of Police's daughter is wild and naughty.' James smirked.

"Yeah, well my brothers got them for all of us and when dad found out, he destroyed all of them. My brothers got in trouble 'house arrest' as they called it, pretty funny." I giggled.

"Well, I really do need to eat, I think I might pass out, if I don't." I smiled again.

"Call me!" I shouted as he walked out the door.

I was sitting at home eating my orange chicken and rice, watching 'Sleepless in Seattle' for the millionth time and my phone rang.

I didn't recognize the number, so I put it back down and finished dinner and a movie.

It was around midnight when I realized I was by myself the rest of the night.

I called my dad to make sure everything was O.K. and he said yes, just still short staffed and that Emmett and Jasper were staying the night at their girlfriends homes.

I told him goodnight and dragged myself to bed.

I couldn't sleep, so I turned on my T.V. and sat up in bed.

I grabbed my lap top and signed on.

Up popped the first message:

Greeneyedmonster: hey bells

Browneyedgirl: hey Edward

Greeneyedmonster: what did you do tonight?

Browneyedgirl: Chinese and Sleepless in Seattle

Greeneyedmonster: uughhh, again? Aren't you sick of that movie?

Browneyedgirl: nope! Love it, so romantic…

Greeneyedmonster: I can be romantic!

Browneyedgirl: yeah, o,k.

Greeneyedmonster: not fair, you know I can be, you don't want to give me a chance!

Browneyedgirl: not fighting w/ you. We're friends! Nothing else!

Greeneydmonster signing off

I closed my computer and my phone rang.

I looked at called ID, perfect, Edward.

"What?" I spat.

"Damn it, you're not being fair! You said you'd think about things! Now you're telling me that we're just friends? What the hell?" he yelled.

"Edward, I don't want to do this, but I'm starting off senior year as single and available. I don't think I can be anyone's girlfriend right now, I want to be single." he laughed at me.

"You think anyone will date you knowing you've been with me." he scolded.

"Edward I don't what you think you're talking about, I haven't 'been' with anyone." I said,

He scoffed at me. "You think any one is going to believe you a second time around? Maybe at first because you're the 'new' girl, but dating me, everyone has expectations and they'll all think I used you up and threw you away!" He spat at me.

"So you'd be willing to damage my feelings to save your fucking reputation?" I yelled.

"Goodbye Edward .OVER!!!!" and I slammed down the phone, only to pick it back up and calling Alice.

The phone rang and rang, then I remembered that Alice and Jasper were together, so she wouldn't answer.

I tried Jasper's phone, hoping that by calling it, they'd answer. No such luck.

I didn't want to call Emmett, I couldn't talk to him the same.

I put my phone down and prayed for sleep, I'd deal with the rest later.

A/N:

I hope that last part wasn't to disturbing for anyone.

It was hard to write…

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