I could tell that the month that followed after the accident bothered Bella. She was the centre of attention for the entirety of the week after the incident. Tyler Crowley, the person who was driving the van, followed Bella like a lost puppy. He begged to make it up to her, even though Bella continued to insist nothing happened. He persisted, however. Bella told me he followed her between class, and I definitely noticed his presence at our lunch table. I saw Mike and Eric's distaste for our newest member. No one seemed to be concerned about Edward, however, despite how much Bella insisted he was the hero. Since the accident, I tried to subtly avoid Bela, and I knew she could tell. I sat with her friends at lunch, but refused to talk to Bella. I overheard that there was a Spring Dance in two weeks, and it was girl's choice. Jessica was under the impression that Bella was going to go with Mike, despite Bella's aversion to the blonde male. "Are you sure you don't mind?" Jessica asked, "You weren't planning to ask him?"
"No, Jess, I'm not going." Bella insisted.
"It'll be really fun."
"You have fun with Mike."
"How about you Alex." Lauren said, causing me to look up at her. "Anyone you want to take to the Spring Dance?"
"No, I'm not going." I sighed, setting the unused fork I was playing with back on the table, "There's no girls in this school I want to go with." The table became silent.
"So...you're into girls?" Eric asked. I nodded.
"For you girls, don't worry. Don't be that girl that asks for me not to have a crush on them, don't worry, I have yet to find someone here in Forks to peak my interest."
"Come on, not even the Cullen girls?" Jessica insisted. From the corner of my eyes, I could see Jasper and Emmett tense.
"I have to admit that they are pretty, but I don't lust after girls who are already taken." The bell soon rang and I gathered my things, walking away from the table. Spanish and Gym were uneventful. I joined Bella before the two of us made our way back to our truck. Eric was leaning up against the side of the vehicle.
"Hey, Eric." Bella called as we approached.
"Bella, Alex, hi." Eric greeted.
"What's up?" Bella asked as I opened the truck, sliding into the driver's seat.
"Uh, I was just wondering... if you would go to the spring dance with me?" Eric stuttered.
"I thought it was girls' choice."
"Well, yeah."
"Thank you for asking me, but Alex and I going to be in Seattle that day."
"We are?" I questioned, leaning out the window.
"Oh." Eric muttered. "Well, maybe next time."
"Sure." Bella agreed. Eric slouched off, back toward the school. I then heard a low chuckle. I turned and saw Edward walking past. Bella soon hopped in, slamming the door behind her.
"Don't hate on the truck." I scolded.
"Sorry…" I reversed out of the spot and then frowned when Edward reversed. He stopped in the middle of the parking lot. I growled,
"Move the damn car, Cullen!" I hissed.
"I don't think I will." Edward replied, "I want to see how this turns out." I tightened my grip on the steering wheel slightly. There was a knock at Bella's window. She awkwardly cranked the window down. I looked over and saw Tyler's grinning face.
"Sorry Tyler." Bella apologised. "We're stuck behind Cullen."
"Oh, I know." He replied, "I just wanted to ask you something while we're trapped here." I smirked. Oh Bells… "Will you ask me to the spring dance?"
"Alex and I aren't going to be in town, Tyler."
"Yeah, that's what Mike said."
"Then why-"
"I was hoping you were just letting him down easy."
"Sorry Tyler, we're really going out of town."
"That's cool, we still have Prom." I snorted as Tyler left. Bella swat my arm, then winced. My eyes flicked over to her as she gently massaged her hand. She's never hit me, not even lightly. Hitting stone like that would hurt. I watched as Rosalie, Emmett, Alice and Jasper sliding into the car, laughing.
"Step on it Cullen." I hissed, "Or I'm gonna ruin that paint job." I revved my engine in warning. The Cullens sped away. I then drove us home. When we did get home, I left Bella in the truck, making my way inside. I headed up to my room. I left Bella in charge of dinner, just needing some time by myself. I closed and locked the door to my room. When the food was ready, I headed downstairs, grabbed my plate, ignoring how Bella and Charlie went silent, and walked back up to my room. The next day, Bella drove us to school. I got out, hurridly making my way into the school to avoid Bella...and subsequently Edward as the two of them have become suspiciously close. When I got to the main entrance, I turned back and saw Bella talking with Edward, the two seemed to be at odds at the moment. Bella caught my gaze and I quickly looked away, walking into the school.