Second Chances

Chapter 6

   The day passed by pretty much uneventful after my encounter with Edward.

I was now driving out of the school’s parking lot.

I passed by Alice Brandon and asked her if she wanted a ride, again she refused.

So I was making my way home. After about 10 minutes of driving I was pulling up at our drive way.

A car was parked in my spot. Weird, do we have a guest?

As I got out of my car I saw who it was, Jacob Black. He got out of his car and walked to where I parked. As I got out he snaked his arm on my shoulder and pulled me to him. God! He was going to kiss me. I turned the face to the other side just in time to avoid his kiss.

He seemed a little confused, but shrugged it off. I walked to the porch and he was tailing me.

I guess there’s no way you can avoid him. Talk to him! my brain said.

“Bells, I’m going to Port Angeles a little later, wanna come?” He said.

“I can’t I have to do a few stuff.” I told him.

“So, Jessica told me about you protecting Hale. Is it true?” He questioned.

“Yeah, What gives?” I muttered.

He eyed me suspiciously for a long time, then I think his brain formed a conclusion and he just nodded then left.

~Next day~

 I was walking into school when Jacob and the gang cornered me.  They interrogated me on why I haven’t been hanging out with them for the past days. I didn’t really have much of an explanation, so I told them I needed tutoring in Biology. They were skeptical at first but later on accepted my answer.

It really wasn’t I lie, I was asking Edward for help.

When lunch period cam I was forced to sat in a table with Jacob, Angela, Jessica, Lauren, and their boyfriends- Ben, Mike and Tyler.

They were having a conversation about prom. Which I didn’t care about. So I just stared off into space.

At the back of the cafeteria I saw Edward Cullen siting on his  own with a book on his lap. I smiled.

Jacob saw me staring and went to see what has captivated my attention. He was confused when he saw I was looking at Edward. He didn’t understand what I found interesting about Cullen reading. Annoyed he went back to the group and talked more about prom.

To be honest I also don’t know what I find interesting in Edward. There’s just something about him the draws me to him.

I was on the locker room getting changed for gym when I saw Rosalie cornered by Jessica and Lauren. She had a hand mark on her left cheek and just then I saw Lauren pour her energy drink all over Rosalie.

“Why did you that” I said a little louder than I should have.

“Great Bella, you’re just in time to help us teach Ms. Hale a proper lesson.” Jessica said smirking.

“What is your problem? She didn’t do anything to you. Leave, now!” I said

They both looked at me as if a had grown two heads, but otherwise sad nothing and left.

I helped Rosalie get cleaned up and I even put some ointment on her face.

“What happened, Rosalie?” I asked her.

First she didn’t reply, but when she saw I wasn’t going to stop until I had my answer she said. “Do you know Emmett McCarty? He was talking to me and Lauren saw. I guess they don’t want the captain of the football team hanging out with the likes of me.

That pretty much explains it. Jessica and Lauren had this rule that popular kids are only meant to be with popular kids and the “low-lifers” should stay at their place.

Emmett is a good “friend” of them, Actually Emmett is 65% part of the gang. That would explain it. Poor Rosalie I thought.

“Hey Rose, if you ever need any help or if Jessica and Lauren are giving you any sort of problem tell me.” I said

“Gee, I think I can take care of myself Bella” she replied a little offended.

“Rose, I really do want to help you” I sincerely say.

“What gives Bella? We were BFF’s since we were 6 and then one day you just realized that I wasn’t up your standards. You practically abandoned me. I didn’t have a friend because Kate and her family moved. I was all alone. Then you started pickin’ on people, including me. And now, you want to be friends. Just like that? After how many times you’ve hurt me, with one snap of a finger you want us to be okay?” Rosalie said with tears forming in her eyes.

“Rose, I’m sorry. I know that I can’t ever make up for everything I’ve put you trough. I know that I’m a horrible friend. I know that you don’t deserve any of this hurt. I’m sorry. But please believe me when I say that I really do want us to start over again. Please” I pleadingly say to her.

She looked into my eyes searching for something, I think she was pleased with the result cause a few moments later she smiled and said “One chance, but this time no more secrets okay? I love you Bella and I miss having my best friend.”

I hugged her tight. I had this Cheshire smile plastered on my face. I had my friend back.