Edward and I sat in silence as he drove me home. I was gushing with happiness for him to be back, but learning the news that I am in more danger than ever, destroyed my mood a little. I tried to stay positive, the Cullens were back after all...tomorrow will be better.
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Everyone around me was oh-so-happy. They were practically drowning out the tension I was facing. They were all so excited for the party on Saturday. I didn't want to leave tonight, but then Jessica and Angela wants to go shopping. I was all up for it, until I learned that the Cullens were back...
I was snapped out by my thoughts by a popping sound, the Cullens immediately got a little tense as they heard it, we looked over to their old table to see the new students staring at us. We weren't the only ones here now. Besides all the excitement, people around us lowered their voices, but none of them saw what was going on between the the 2 tables. Where did the sound come from?
Edward turned his head away and looked at me. He had opened his notebook and began writing. I looked closely at what he wrote, 'They are up to something I can feel it. I tried to read their minds, but I couldn't hear them.'
I wrote down my reply, my clumsy scrawl looked weird next to his elegant script. It bothered me, but not so much as the 1st time I saw his writing. 'How can you not read their minds? Do they have my power too?'
He took a quick look at what I wrote and replied, 'Maybe...we don't know for sure...Anyways, we won't be in class. We'll see you after school.'
I looked up at him, worried and confused. He closed his eyes and sighed, he reached over and held my hand, but the bell rang and our short goodbye was done.
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Hell soon washed over me when Jessica reminded me of our little shopping trip later. "So Bella you still up for it?" Jessica turned around to hear my answer, but I didn't have one. I knew what was to come. Then she began, "Well? Aren't you coming? We've had this already planned!! Don't tell you immediately change your mind just 'cause the Cullens came back." She looked frustrated, I knew she wanted my help with the shopping. She wanted to look good for Mike. Ever since they broke up over summer, nothing's been the same.
"I'll think about it. I'll call you when I get home and tell you if you are picking me up or not." I looked down, I hardly doubt that Edward would let me go.
Jessica gained some attitude in her voice and turned around, "Whatever."
I looked over at Angela, but she had turned her head away. I sighed, what did I just do?
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I rushed out of the Girl's Locker room and headed out. I didn't want to deal with Jessica again. I didn't mean to put her off like that, but it's just that the Cullens just came back...I wanted to spend time with them...
As I got outside, Edward met up with me. I felt my heartbeat hasten, but I tried to control it. "What's wrong?" he asked, "You look upset."
I shook my head and answered, "It's Jessica. We had planned out to go to Port Angeles after school. She wanted to buy new party clothes. She wanted to make Mike jealous. But then I told her that I might be able to go. So she got really mad at me. She became the diva like Lauren. I want to help her, I don't think you'll let me go though." I looked at Edward. I was hopeful, but I knew he would allow me.
"I would let you, but I wouldn't either. I don't want the same thing happening to you again. This time it's worse, there are new vampires on the loose so you might get bitten or hurt more this time. I wouldn't forgive myself if anything were to happen to you."
I understood exactly what he meant, but...no there was no buts here. Edward gets what he wants. "Wait, how about you can keep a close eye on me? Like what I mean is you can follow around in your Volvo or using your vampire skills. I want to help Jessica out, and then when she drops me off at my house, you can come pick me up to go to your house. I told my dad that I would be staying at a friend's house anyway, but the thing is...we have to go to the party. Jessica wants me to be her back-up or something. I'm sorry if I am dumping this and asking so much, but I just don't want to lose you or her. She's a great friend..." my voice trailed off and I looked down.
"Bella, I don't like seeing you upset. If that is something you want, I'll let you. I don't want to lose you also, but you have to learn that not everyone here you can trust." he lifted my head and looked into my eyes, "Just be careful. I'll still keep watch, but I'm not going to be visible. I won't be immediately there. Just don't hurt yourself." He kissed my forehead gently and pulled away. Edward led me to his Volvo and I began dialing Jessica's cell number.
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Jessica squealed in joy as she picked me up from my house. Her face was bright with her smile and Angela too. As soon as I got in, they switched on the radio and began singing. I laughed, girls with be girls. She drove fast through the highway and began talking about what her plan was. "Okay, I had all the jealous thing planned out. First, get a hot date. Second, buy a sexy outfit. Third, appear at the party all hot and sexy. Fourth, make Mike want me. Lastly, when I notice Mike coming to me, I walk away." She giggled at her own plan. She obviously likes Mike a lot and seems she won't stop at nothing.
"Wait, so you already got the hot guy?" Angela asked. She was optioning for a more of a simple plan. Appear at the party with Ben. Her boyfriend from summer.
Jessica thought for a moment, then she smiled..big, "YES!" she said. Both Angela and I had out eyes bug eyed with shock.
Then both of us shouted in unison, "HOW?!" We both laughed, it was fun having a girl's night out.
"Well..." Jessica began, "I was heading out of Gym, I forgot to get my slip signed so I had to rush back in Gym. When I came out, I was flustered and angry. I wanted to leave school early at that time, but thanks to my stupid brain, I couldn't. I went back to the main office when I got myself fixed and there sitting in the chair across from the school secretary, was this guy. He seemed new, 'cause I haven't seen him before. I was gushing at his face right there, but I couldn't make it obvious. I walked casually to the other desk with papers and dropped off my paper. Of course, I did it also by 'casually overhearing' what his name was. His name was Derrick. I left and he was leaving too, as I got out the door, he asked me to help him. He said that he was new and I seemed to know my way around here, so he asked me on where his locker could have been. He was near my locker. It was across from mine. After a few days, we talked and when he learned about Mike's party, he asked if he could go with me and I said Yes." She blushed as she finished her little story.
"Oh. My. God." Angela said. I was shocked too, unbelievable! "Wait! Wait! Wait! So what's the deal with Mike?" she questioned. "Are you just messing with his head or what? What going on?"
Jessica sighed, "With Mike, it's a different story. I wanted to be with him in the beginning, but that's before I saw Derek. Now I don't care about him. I just want to flaunt out and make him jealous...Then I get back over to him and make him beg."
Both Angela and I became quiet. Is she serious? Then suddenly Jessica burst out laughing. "Just kidding!!" Angela and I joined in with her and laughed hysterically. I really didn't care what Jessica was planning, this is so much fun! We kept laughing the whole way until we got to the little clothing store Jessica wanted.
We got out of the car and into the cool night breeze. The store we stopped at was a small boutique. It had brightly colored flowers hanging from the inside and small star lights around. What is Jessica getting in here? All 3 of us walked in and the aroma of freesia came onto us. They had dresses on the far wall and some girly, party outfits near the center. I'm not sure that this was the store Jessica wanted.
To my surprise, Jessica immediately headed for the eastern wall. It was filled with all the custom made clothes. Oh, so she had them design their clothes. I followed her as she shuffled around with the clothing bags. I went to the other end and searched for her name..."Jessica Stanley...Jessica Stanley..." I mumbled to myself.
"I got it!" she squealed. She pulled out a black bag with a tag. The tag contained her name and a price. She squealed in delight again and headed for the cashier. She pulled out her wallet for some cash, "Here. That should cover it. If there's an change keep it." And she ran out. Angela and I looked at each other confused, but we just shook it off. Jessica can be weird. "Come on!" she yelled at us. "Let's eat!"
Angela and I walked out the door and headed for her car. The smile on my face slowly faded as I felt someone behind me. "Don't...Move." He whispered, I wanted to yell, but nothing came out. I sighed and shut my eyes, my lips quivered in fear. What am going to do? I took a deep breath and thought. I thought about everything and most importantly,
Edward.