𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐥𝐲 || 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

Chapter 12

While I had thought the first day of school went as well as things could have gone, that quickly changed when Bella got in the car with me. She looked devastated and seconds away from crying.

"Are you okay?" I asked concerned, "What happened?".

Bella didn't immediately reply, "...do I smell?".

"What?" I was taken aback by her question, "No! Not at all! Who the heck said that about you?".

"He didn't-," Bella began before I interrupted.

"He? Who is he?" I demanded. How dare someone bully my twin!

Bella looked uncomfortable, "Please don't overreact Lottie. Edward was my partner in Biology and he acted...as if...as if I hadn't showered in weeks".

I stared at her in disbelief, "What a prick".

"It's not a big deal," Bella sighed, "I probably really shouldn't have mentioned anything".

"I completely disagree," I instantly responded, "I don't give a damn about who he thinks he is, he's a prick for doing that to you. What a wanker!".

Bella sighed once again, "Let's just go home". I pierced my lips but held my tongue and didn't say anything else as I started the car up. I pulled out of the school parking lot and desperately thought of anything I could say to break the uncomfortable silence that was happening.

"Can I just say though," I began, "How creepy was it when Tyler kissed your cheek at lunch?". I smiled when I saw the corner of Bella's lips twitch up.

Bella chuckled softly, "Yeah that was pretty weird".

"Right!" I agreed, "I mean, he knew you all of what, one gym period?".

"I would have picked Mike to do something like that," Bella commented.

I laughed, "And risk Jess' rage? Even Mike can sense when he's in danger".

Bella looked confused, "Was Jess mad?".

"Oh Bella," I smiled at my twin's ignorance, "Your ability to miss danger both amuses and concerns me. When Mike made the homegirl comment, I thought Jess was going to lunge herself across the table at you. Mean Girl style. She was furious!".

"Oh," Bella replied as I pulled up in the driveway, "I...I didn't even notice".

"And that my dear twin," I teased, "Probably made her so much madder".

Bella cringed, "I'll pay more attention next time".

I scoffed, "Don't change for her. She is not worth it. Edward Cullen is not worth it. Are you sure you don't want to come to La Push? Em and Q will love you!".

Bella smiled softly at me as she gathered her bag and jumped out of the car, "I have...homework. Enjoy the time with your friends".

I raised my eyebrow, "You're using the homework excuse?".

"We have a lot of homework," Bella quickly defended herself.

I put my hands up in peace not wanting to start a fight with my twin, "I won't pressure you to come but I think you would have a great time Bella. They would welcome you with open arms and they're great people".

"It's fine Lottie," Bella smiled in what I assume was meant to be a reassuring way but looked like she was off to the gallows, "Hang out with your friends. I'll see you later tonight". Before I could even reply, Bella closed the car door. I watched in disappointment as Bella quickly made her way inside the house. I sighed softly and shifted the car in reverse as I backed out of the driveway. My twin's lack of social interaction had always caused me concern. I had a small group of very good friends in Phoenix but Bella never really had that. Despite my best efforts to include her as much as I could, she simply wasn't interested. It broke my heart. Bella didn't seem to mind but you didn't have to be a genius to realise that wasn't healthy. It was only when I realized I was driving up the Black driveway that it occurred how lost in my thoughts I was. I cringed at my carelessness. I was so caught up in my thoughts that I had practically driven to the Black household on autopilot.