A/N: Okay, so here I am again…I know it's been more than 1 year and I really really really apologize for all this delay…Anyway, considering all this time has passed, I'll be leaving here the summary of this fic (because I know a lot of you will receive the story alert and may not remember about Tutoring Edward Cullen). Also I'd like to thank my new beta, who is being great with me: The Darkest Point.
Summary: Edward is the captain of the basketball team and is always with a different girl, he's about to fail Literature when the teacher decides that Bella is going to tutor him, there's just one problem: they hate each other. Is there love hidden somewhere?
12. IT DIDN'T MEAN ANYTHING
Bella's POV
It was kind of hard to stop kissing Edward and take myself away from his warm and strong body. But it wasn't like I had another option, since everybody was staring at us and Emmett started to make kiss sounds.
"Well, well, well, Alice. I guess all this 'show' answers our doubts." Laughed Rosalie with a satisfied look.
"Ugh, Rose, you wouldn't be so pleased if it was your brother. I can assure you, it's disgusting. Bella and Edward, get a room next time, please."
I prayed for a hole to open in the middle of the floor, so I could hide myself forever. But before I have time to say something, Edward - who probably noticed my stupid and inconvenient blush - decided to interfere. "What's wrong, Alice? If I remember well, you were the first to dare me to kiss Bella, weren't you?"
Touche!
Emmett, of course wouldn't miss the opportunity to play with his siblings. "And the actual score is zero for contestant Alice here at my left and one for contestant Edward at my right!"
"Yes," answered Alice, ignoring Emmett. "But I meant an innocent kiss and not...THIS!"
"Come on, dear sister, how about all the times I had to watch your make out sessions with Jasper?"
Touche again! Edward is good at this and…wait! Did he just say make out session? This didn't look like a make out session, did it?
"Wow," laughed Emmett. "Two for contestant Edward."
Alice just ignored him again. "You know what?! I won't waste my precious time arguing with you. Why don't you be a gentleman and escort Bella to her truck?"
"You could do the same with Jasper or are you planning on sneaking him into your room again?"
"The same way you snuck a girl into yours at the last party we had here?" Oh no, I can't believe it! She knows someone slept in his room that night.
"Alice," he started with a menacing tone, "don't even go there. Stop right now!"
Even I was afraid of Edward now. I've never seen him looking so murderous before.
"Okay, okay. I'm actually tired of your voice for today, Edward."
"Not only you, sis. I think that it was worse for me. I've been hearing his voice for the last seventeen years and believe me it wasn't easy." Trust Emmett to always say something in the most non-appropriate moments.
"Very funny, Emmett," stated Jasper in a dismissive tone, as if to calm the situation. "I think it's time to leave for the sake of our friendship." And before grabbing Alice's hand, he winked at me.
I couldn't believe this, even Jasper was making fun of me now. This world is totally lost.
Slowly everybody started to leave the room, claiming they were going home (Jasper and Rosalie), trying to recuperate a wardrobe (Alice) or watching the new wrestling show on TV (Emmett, of course).
As I realized Edward and I were left alone, my cheeks flushed pink and I knew the battle with it was lost. For the first time in my whole life I didn't know how to act in front of someone neither what to say to said someone. What if he hated the kiss and just did it the way he did, to prove that he was indeed THE Edward Cullen that all the female population liked so much.
"So," he finally said, breaking the awkward silence between us, "about that kiss…"
I don't know what came over me, but before I could realize I was playing defensive with him. "Yeah, I know, Edward. I'm mature enough to know that it was just because of the game. Don't worry, it just…didn't mean anything." Okay, who was I trying to fool here, why did I just say that when none of it is true? Of course it meant something, it meant the world to me.
It took a moment for him to talk again, it seemed he was having an internal battle about what to say.
Edward suddenly looked at me with certain eyes, but I could swear that I saw a little disappointment hidden there for a few seconds. "I'm glad you saved me all the speech I normally do to all the other girls. Of course it was just because of the game, otherwise this would never have happened."
What?! Did he just say he'd never intended to kiss me? Now I know I was absolutely right about playing defensive.
I had to try my best to not start crying right there, in front of him. I don't even know how to describe this horrible feeling I'm experiencing now…rejection…pain…and just seconds ago, I was so happy…I have to get out of here now !
"It's late, I have to go." I said in a hurry. "Good night, Edward and thanks for the…game."
I walked out of the house, got inside my truck and started to drive in less than two minutes. And as soon as I left the parkway of his house I released all the tears I'd been fighting with.
X – X – X – X
Alice started bothering me earlier than usual next morning.
I had barely parked my truck at school and there she was, standing like a little doll at my side. "Good morning, Bella. We need to talk." She said in a tone I didn't recognize. Alice was the kind of person that always had a smile on her face, her voice was most of the time annoying but in a good way. Today she had on a worried version of herself. I really hoped that none of this change was caused by what happened yesterday.
Thinking about yesterday made me instantly aware of the fact that if Alice was here, Edward also would be. I looked around searching for him among the tons of students that were arriving now at the school parking lot.
She followed my gaze and sighed heavily before answering my unspoken question. "He's not here yet. I came with Jasper and Rose today."
Pretending I didn't hear her comment, I decided to go on and pay attention at her request. "So, should I be scared of this 'talk'?"
"Of course not! I just want to hear your side of what happened yesterday." See? I was right, she is different because of this.
"What do you mean with my side of the story? You were there, you saw the damn kiss. It was just because of the game and…"
"No, no, no, I was talking about what happened when we all left." She breathed loudly and continued but in a very calm and sweet voice. "Bella, I thought you and Edward would finally talk and realize how you're made for each other."
I had to laugh at this. "Edward and I…made for each other? Ah ah ah, Alice, you're not supposed to drink before school. Come on, you know more than well that your brother doesn't care for anybody besides himself."
"I'm sorry but this is not true. My brother can be everything but he cares about you, or have you forgotten when you got sick and he just missed his game in order to take care of you? The coach almost killed him for that."
Okay, she had me there. He really missed his game for me, and this is the most confusing part. I thought he cared about me, but clearly not in the way I'd like him to.
I was ready to argue about this with Alice when we were interrupted by a loud voice coming from behind us.
Jacob.
"Morning, ladies." He greeted politely.
I have to confess that seeing Jacob really brought a smile to my face today. It's not like I'm in love with him, but I've always considered him not only a friend but part of my family. "Hi Jake, how are you?"
"I was fine but now I'm better." He answered teasing me. He always did that and I knew he wasn't talking serious. Alice however rolled her eyes and sighed loudly before she started complaining.
"Hey, Jacob, if you don't mind, we're having a private talk here."
Why was she being so mean to him? I've never seen her treat anybody like this before. Alice was becoming one of my best friends but I can not forget that Jacob was always there for me before any of the Cullens or the Hales came around. I wouldn't allow anybody to mistreat Jacob, even if this anybody was Alice. "We weren't having a private conversation, Jake. You're more than welcome to join us, right Alice?" I threatened her with my eyes.
She looked at me, faking a hurt face, but apologized to him. "Right, Jacob Black, I'm sorry. We're walking to class, want to join us?"
"Sure, sure. So, Bella, we're having a party at the reservation this weekend. Even your father is coming to have fun with the elders and I wondering if you'd like to come too. Of course we don't have to stay with them all the time, we could have some time to…talk, just the two of us. Like we always did when we were younger."
I deliberated for a moment. I didn't have anything fun to do this weekend, besides it would be a good distraction for me. I could forget, at least for a few hours, that Edward Cullen existed.
We were almost at the door of Alice's and mine first class, when I gave my answer to an anxious Jacob. "Yes, I'd love to. In fact, I can't even wait for it."
"Great," he said. "I think I'll just leave now, I don't want to get a detention for being caught out of my class. Have a nice day, Bells. You too, Alice."
She didn't even bother to answer. In fact, she ignored him and pulled me to a seat right beside hers at the last row in our classroom. "Bella, don't you realize that he doesn't want just to 'talk' to you?"
What was she talking about? She really doesn't know Jacob, he'd never try anything against my will. He's not like that vile Mike Newton. "I think you're letting your imagination take you too far today. Jacob and I are like brother and sister, nothing more than that."
"Only in your point of view. I can assure you that he wants to be more than just your friend, Bella. And it's not only me, it's clear to everybody."
"You're wrong and..."
"Miss Swan! Miss Cullen! Could you please cooperate with your colleagues and be quiet?!" yelled Mr. Thomas, our Chemistry teacher.
We both nodded our heads and I was determined to pay attention to his explanation when I saw that something just appear in front of my desk, a note from Alice.
I carefully opened it, trying to make sure Mr. Thomas don't realize anything.
Bella, just open your eyes. Jacob Black wants you to be more than just a friend, why can't you realize this?
Oh, there we go again with this. I grabbed my pen and started to write back.
What's your problem with him? He's been my friend forever and I'd trust my life in his hands if necessary.
I don't have a problem with HIM specifically. My problem is the fact that he wants to date you.
And if it's true? I'm a single person and I can date whoever I want to!
No you can't !
And why is that?
Because my brother is completely in love with you!
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A/N: So, what did you think??? Please tell me. After all this time, I really need the reviews to know your opinion.
Next chapter will be in EPOV (which I really prefer to write) and I have a lot of things in mind. In fact I already started to write and I promise you guys won't be disappointed at all =)
Also, like I promised the last time I wrote here, I have a NEW FIC. I'll put the summary here so you can check if you like it.
EDWARD CULLEN, MY CEO?!
Bella absolutely hates her job and someday, tired of everything and everybody, she just spills all of her issues to a random man at a cafeteria. Problem is: random guy just turned out to be the owner and CEO of the company she was complaining about...oops!