Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Spy Games

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 07:

Waking the next morning, I was surprised to hear a new voice in my ear.

“Good morning, sweetness.”

“Who the fuck is this?”

“This is Falcon.”

“That’s a stupid code name. Besides, I hand out the code names on this op. Who the fuck is this?”

I was in no mood to be annoyed at the moment. It was too early for this shit.

“Chill baby girl. My name is Ty. I work with your Uncle Jack.”

“My name isn’t baby girl and if you hope to keep your testicles you will remember that, bitch. Where the hell is Jack?”

“He called me in last night, said he had to meet with some higher ups about what you have learned, get some more people involved to back you up. You uncovered a hornet’s nest gi… Bella. Arial is here and I happen to be an expert on romance so we are going to stick with you for the next couple days.”

“You’re an expert on romance?” I asked doubtfully.

“Yep. I heard you were batting for the same team I am. When you graduate high school you best stay away from me. I’m so damn good I’ve been known to turn lesbians straight.”

I hate him.

“That’s good to know. I’ve been known to turn straight guys gay.”

“What… how the hell does that work? What could you do…”

“You would be amazed what I can do with a strap on. Keep talking shit and you will find out.”

I swear I just heard him gulp.

“Meant no offense. So what’s on the agenda?”

‘Uh getting ready for school dumb ass. I’ll be in the shower so take your little headphones off. Only Sasha is allowed to listen to me in there.”

“No problem Thelma. Or are you Louise?”

“I know where you are stationed and I have a gun.” I admitted since Jack wasn’t around and he wouldn’t risk contacting me now to confiscate said gun.

I took my shower and walked back to my room to put three layers of clothes on. I checked the window to see how miserable the weather would be today when to my great surprise I saw the vampire in his shiny Volvo waiting in the drive. He caught my eye, not hard since he was staring at my window and smiled. I tried to smile back. I’m pretty sure my face moved anyway.

I remember smiling in a former life. It was pleasant.

I took my time because fuck him. He was probably in my room last night. I have to start remembering to leave my panty drawer cracked open and check it in the morning.

I decided to wear a hunter green thermal long sleeve top covered by a brown short sleeve blouse and the rattiest jeans I had. Deciding which pair were the rattiest took time. I didn’t bother with breakfast and walked outside to find Bambi sucker still in the drive.

“Good morning.”

“Good morning Bella. I was wondering if you would like to ride to school with me this morning?”

“Sure.” why the hell not? Every second I spend with him increases the chance he will reveal something else.

Instead the fucker asked me questions the whole way to school. I answered in my monotonous tone, doing my best to stay between patience and annoyance.

God Edward was boring. Chancing a closer look at him I noticed things about him I wondered if he even noticed. The way his hands caressed the steering wheel, the way his clothes curved to his body without being obvious, the care he put into his appearance, trying to be ruffled and casual but failing miserably, especially with his hair.

If he wasn’t gay, he was bi and he had not come to terms with it. He probably never would. Sad really.

“Bella?”

“What?” I asked, drawn out of my musings about his sexuality.

“You are holding back on me.”

“What do you mean Edward?”

“You are not telling me your exact thoughts. You have to tell them to me.”

Fuck you. My thoughts are none of your damn business. Just because… oh I get it.

He is used to no one around him having secrets, probably even plays it off like he is cursed and the victim and can’t stand it now that there is someone who he can’t dig up all their dirty secrets.

“You don’t want to know my thoughts.” I told him. They involve licking your blonde vampire sister’s pussy.

“Hey Phoenix, does he know he is gayer than you are?” Ty asked me, almost causing my stone facade to fall into an expression resembling humor.

“Did you just say something?” Edward asked.

“No, why?”

“I can’t hear your thoughts but at times it’s as if there is a whisper coming from your head. Too quiet for me to make out the words but it is still there, as if your thoughts are trying to break free.”

“I guess I think loudly at times. Sometimes I wish my brain would shut up so I could do my job.”

“Your job?”

“Yes, thinking? School work? My thoughts can get so loud they can be distracting at times.”

Edward laughed. Okay he chuckled. I’m not sure if he can actually laugh any more than I can change facial expressions.

“I can certainly understand that. Hearing so many thoughts is a curse. I hate it.”

Damn, never saw that one coming.

“So thanks again for helping me out last night.” I said, trying to make nice and act like I needed him.

Asshole.

“You never have to thank me for that Bella. You should be more careful. A lady should not be walking alone at night. The thought of what they could do to you was chilling. When I first heard their thoughts, they were… I can’t even speak of it.”

“I can take it. Tell me.”

“They wanted to have their way with you when I first heard. I believe they must have instinctually known I was coming however.”

“Why do you say that?”

“It’s hard to explain. The closer I got ; one would not stop thinking of his… I really can’t say what part of his body. He was thinking of a certain part of his anatomy and his thoughts seemed focused on extreme pain. I believe he wanted to hurt you very badly, judging by the pain he was thinking of. Another was thinking of striking your throat or perhaps choking you. His thoughts were also filled with pain, jumbled and screaming, probably imagining the pain he wanted to put you through.

The other two men were the ones who must have had the strongest feeling of dread as I arrived. By the time I turned the corner and saw them, their thoughts were panicked. The two must have regretted what their friends wanted to do because they were focused on getting away. They thought of nothing else but of getting as far as they could from me.”

That’s what the fuck I’m talking about.

“Charlie, my Dad, taught me some self-defense, since he is a police officer and all. I was preparing to defend myself. Do you think they may have been afraid of me?”

He chuckled again. I couldn’t wait to kill this bitch.

“Emotions are more my brother’s realm. I can only read thoughts and their thoughts were jumbled. I doubt you caused that Bella. I am sure you would have done your best but you were half the size of one of those men and outnumbered. You shouldn’t be fighting regardless. A lady should be protected. I was glad I was there for you.”

Wow.

“Bella, just go along with it. Do not be sarcastic. We need info and we need to get out of here.” Arial whispered in my ear. I looked at Edward who continued driving with a smug look on his face. He didn’t hear her. Apparently, it is only Ty’s loud ass voice he can hear.

We arrived at school and I saw his family waiting by a red convertible. Rosalie was really glaring at me now. I thought of giving her a little wink or blowing her a kiss but that probably wouldn’t be the best idea.

The big guy was smiling. The little twerp was smiling. The blonde guy still looked constipated.

Edward once again had my door open before I could unfasten my seatbelt.

Stepping out I noticed the entire student population that seemed to hang out in this parking lot despite the constant drizzle, was staring at Edward and me.

Edward put his arm around my shoulders and pulled me close while I thanked the Lord I didn’t eat breakfast this morning so I wouldn’t have anything to vomit. I locked my stone facade even tighter and soldiered on.

“Everybody is staring at us.”

“Not everybody.” he said with a bit of humor in his voice. I’m glad he found this shit funny. In Phoenix I made out with my girlfriend in the Quad at lunch and no one gave us a second look. Here in Forks, you date a pretty boy and subtly goes out the window.

We walked past the gawkers and I did get a certain pleasure from seeing, Mike, Tyler and Eric’s sad little faces. Seeing the jealousy on Lauren’s face was awesome as well. Yeah you could have had me but you waited too long. I’m Abercrombie and Fitch’s old lady now, bitch.

“Just a warning, Jessica plans to ambush you inside.”

“What does she want?”

“She plans to ask you if we are dating and how you feel about me.” Edward explains, not seeming to mind his curse now.

“I see. What should I say?”

“I suppose you can say yes to the first if you don’t mind. It would be easier to explain. As for the second that is up to you. I will be listening to her thoughts. I’m curious myself.”

Are you cursed or not?! How can you complain about something and then brag about it at the same time?

Edward took his arm off my shoulder and gave me what he would consider a smoldering gaze I suppose.

“I will see you at lunch Bella. I hope you will sit with me?”

Considering my strong desire to find out how to not become like you and how to kill you, you can count on it pal.

“Of course.” I replied quietly, head down. Cue the blush. I hope it’s there. It is something I have had a difficult time adding to my arsenal. Not much embarrasses me. Okay once Renee tried to set chickens free from a parked semi-trailer to give them a chance at life. I admit that was a little embarrassing, especially considering we ate grilled chicken at Antoine’s the night before.

I hadn’t made it twenty feet inside when Jessica grabbed me.

“Bella! You have to tell me what happened last night!”

“I ran into Edward and we talked.” I told her.

“Are you two… a couple? Are you dating?”

Fuck I hate to say this.

“Yes.”

She was so happy it made it easier to swallow the bile in my throat.

“So you two really like each other? I mean is it serious?”

“Remember he is spying Bella. Tell her you like him more than he likes you. He will fall over himself trying to prove you wrong.” Arial instructed.

Really? No…

“Trust me and stop hesitating.”

“Yes. I like him much more than he likes me though.”

“You have to tell me details in trig. I have to get to class. Are you going to be at our table at lunch?”

“No, Edward asked me to sit with him.”

“Oh my God. You are making history Bella!” she squealed.

You have no idea Jessica.

I was anxious the rest of the day. Ty wouldn’t shut up during my classes keeping me distracted. He never stopped talking. The funny thing is he talked about nothing of any importance. He told me dirty jokes, causing me to break my stone facade more than a few times and actually laugh out loud in class, drawing the attention of students and glares from teachers. He sang and had a horrible voice. He apparently thought he was good. Finally he shut up at lunch time and Arial was back on.

“Home schooling sucks. I take back what I said, I wish I was in school with you. Dad is making me write a twenty page paper on Lincoln’s political opponents in his presidency. Who gives a damn? They obviously weren’t a problem, right? He was the President so they weren’t much of a challenge. Plus these guys are so boring. I have never heard of any of them. You know why? Because they don’t matter!”

“Approaching target.” I whispered, hoping she would cut off her rant.

Edward was waiting with a smile.

And food.

That bastard picked out my lunch. He thinks he knows what I want to eat. He drinks Bambi blood. How would he have a clue?

I sat down and tried to blush again. He sniffed the air and his eyes turned a bit darker. Blush, blood to face, I should probably stop trying to do that.

“I hope you don’t mind that I bought us lunch.”

“Of course not.”

We sat in awkward silence and I grabbed a grease soaked French fry. I slowly took a bite meeting his eyes.

“So what happens if you eat people food? You and your family never eat.”

“I can eat food Bella.”

“Show me.”

I bet this was going to suck for him. To his credit he took a fry and bit it, swallowing half of it with a look of disgust on his face. It doesn’t taste any better to me pal. I prefer carrot sticks to fries. You don’t get a body like this by polluting it with crap.

“So you can digest that?”

“No, I will have to… it will have to come out later.”

“I’m sorry…” not really… “What does it taste like?”

“It does not taste very appetizing.”

That sucks for you buddy.

“There is something bothering me Bella. Why did you tell Jessica that you cared for me more than I cared for you?”

That’s a good damn question. Arial, any advice?

Nothing.

Great.

“Tell him… tell him you are ordinary and he is so perfect, you can’t see how he would be interested.”

What the fuck? Ordinary? Are you out of your fucking mind bitch?

“Think about how you are dressed Bella. Play to his ego. Do it!” she whispered harshly.

“I don’t see how you can care for me more than I care for you. I mean I am ordinary…” I gritted my teeth for a half second. Oh this hurts. I feel a pain in my chest… “and you are so perfect.”

Oh thank God I did it without vomiting my half a grease fry.

“You don’t see yourself very clearly. Trust me, you are the opposite of ordinary.”

Wow, he does have some great observational skills.

“Tell him it seems like he is always trying to say goodbye when he is saying something else.”

Arial picks up guys like this. I am going to hit her the next time I get her drunk.

“Bella I am reading this straight out of Harlequin romance Sasha left lying on the couch. Go with it!”

“It sometimes seems like you are saying goodbye when you are saying something else.” I tried.

What did I have to lose? My dignity left town and headed to Florida long ago.

“That just shows I care about you more. I am trying to do the right thing by keeping you safe.”

“Oh, okay.” I had nothing else. Arial could shove her paperback up her ass. I was done kissing his ass for today.

“So how was your hunting trip this weekend?”

“It was good.”

“Kill a lot of… deer?” I didn’t smirk. The stone facade wins again.

“Actually I killed mountain lions.” he said proudly. “I prefer them. Emmett prefers bears. We all have our favorite prey. Each of us has a certain hunting style. I have been told I resemble a lion when I hunt.” he told me proudly.

Yeah try to do that without super strength and speed and I might be impressed. As it stands now it is the equivalent of me killing a kitten.

“I see.”

“Were you really planning on going to Seattle this weekend or was that just an excuse to avoid going to the dance?”

I shrugged my shoulders.

“I really had no other plans. I’m open to anything I suppose.”

“It will be sunny this weekend. I would like to take you somewhere outdoors. I want to show you how I look in the sun.”

Okay, this could be good, this could be bad.

Fuck it. If I’m getting taken down it won’t be to some Bambi eating pussy. Plus I needed this information. Wait a minute. There is another problem.

“That’s fine as long as we take my truck.”

“Your truck?”

“Yes.”

“I don’t really like your truck. There is nothing wrong with my car.”

“There is nothing wrong with my truck.” I lied.

Edward sighed. A neat trick considering he apparently didn’t need to breathe. The blonde guy certainly doesn’t.

“Fine, but you have to promise me you will tell your father you will be with me.”

“Why?”

“To give me incentive to bring you back.” he said in his best tortured voice.

That is exactly why I am taking my truck. If Charlie knows I am with Edward and he accidentally kills me I can’t have Eddie or his family going after him. So long as I keep Charlie out of this Edward won’t feel the need to kill him if I disappear. I will tell Edward when we are there so he doesn’t bug me about it until then or tell Charlie himself.

“Of course I will tell him.”

The rest of the day went as usual until gym when Mike made his opinion known about my choice of boyfriends.

“So you and Cullen huh?”

“Yep.” Unfortunately the wrong Cullen.

“I don’t like it. He looks at you like you are something to eat.”

And you are any better?

Edward was silent in biology, only giving me shy smiles which I returned. I had to be happy and ignore the pain in my cheeks. For the first time I regret the work Sasha and I did on my facial expressions or lack thereof.

On the way home, he wouldn’t shut up, continuing with questions about my life, 90% I lied about.

What is your favorite color today?

The color of your eyes according to my ‘sister’ Arial.

What music is on your iPod?

Some sonata I have never heard of nor would I listen to, I am told. Piano music is only good for insomnia but Arial says it will make me seem more mature.

What are your favorite books?

That was a bit more difficult. I eventually remembered the ones in my room Jack packed.

What did I enjoy watching on television?

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and Sports Illustrated swimsuit special on once a year. The things I would do to Kate Upton are probably illegal in 49 states. I think anything goes in Nevada.

So of course I told him PBS and BBC.

Finally he shut up for a moment allowing me to ask a question.

“Could I watch you hunt?”

“God no!”

“Why not?”

“Bella when we hunt, we give into our senses, govern less with our minds. Especially our sense of smell. If you were anywhere around me…”

Such a tragic look on his face. I suppose I would avoid observing that little activity. Jack can watch if he is so curious.

We arrived in my drive while he continued to perfect his morose look. Once again, he opened the door for me.

I was trying to figure out how to keep him out of my house, when he turned and scowled.

“What’s wrong?”

‘Nothing. Just a complication. I will see you in the morning.”

Without another word I was off Edward interrogation duty. Of course he got more lies out of me than I got truth out of him.

Edward’s car slowed down as he passed another slow moving truck.

Billy Black was glaring at Edward who seemed to be returning the intense look of pure hatred. Hardcore stuff, staring down an old guy in a wheelchair.

The Black’s pulled into my drive. Great. Thanks for telling me Charlie.

“Arial, contact the chef and tell him I need food for two more people.”

Nothing.

“Arial?”

“This is Ty. Jack said no more delivered food. Eddie may be watching your house all the time. You are going to have to learn to cook. I put some meat in the fridge and groceries in the cabinets.”

“I don’t cook.” I whispered while smiling at Billy and John… Jake.

“No worries. I’m a great cook. Momma taught me. I will walk you through everything.”

Oh damn. I really don’t like handling raw meat. It’s just… gross… cold and slimy and grey and soft. No, I refuse.

“You can teach me tomorrow.”

Not.

“Hello Bella.”

“Hi Billy.”

He looked weird. He was not happy. Not like the last time I saw him. He believes. He really believes Edward is a vampire and not just a rich, spoiled, metrosexual, probably homosexual, pretty boy.

“How have you been doing?”

“Doing great Billy. I didn’t realize you and Joh… Jake were coming for dinner. I hope you don’t mind pizza?”

“That would be fine. We were just coming over to watch a game.”

Jake pushed Billy’s ass up onto the porch and into my living room.

Come in motherfucker. Make yourself at home.

I followed inside and called to order pizza on the kitchen phone. It wasn’t hard. One of the first things I did when I arrived was to pull Charlie’s credit cards and memorize the numbers.

My La Push puppy dog sniffed after me before I was even off the phone.

“How have you been Bella?”

“Great Jake. How are things with you?”

Yes! I got his name right! I can imagine what it will be like to learn Arab names. Perhaps I should join the men in black. Alien names can’t be that hard right? Chewbacca… Spock… uh… ET.

Okay I’m tapped out.

“Bella?”

Oh yeah. He is still here.

“Yeah Jake?”

“Nothing, you just seemed deep in thought.”

“Yeah, I was thinking of a homework assignment. I guess I better go get started. I’ll be up in my room. Could you answer the door and sign for the pizza when he arrives?”

“Sure, or maybe I could help you with your work?”

“No, I’m good. Aren’t you a freshman? I would imagine we have different classes.”

“I’m a sophomore actually. So who was the guy you who was here hanging out with you?”

“Edward Cullen.”

“Oh… that’s why Dad was so upset.”

“Oh right. The legend you told me, right? He doesn’t really believe in that cold one’s story, does he?”

“He and his friends are superstitious. Our Dads got into a big argument about the Cullens before you arrived. They made up the day before you arrived but I think it is still a sore spot with them.”

So Charlie likes the Cullens? Might be useful later.

“That’s too bad.” I said like I cared. I’m becoming such a good liar. What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a doctor. I want to be a lawyer. What about you Bella? I want to be a government spy and professional liar. I also want to nibble Kate Upton’s nipples and run my tongue up her spine. I don’t ask for much.

“So are you and the Cullen guy…”

“Yes he’s my boy…” Oh God don’t choke… “boyfriend.”

“Oh.”

“Yeah… So anyway I suppose I should go upstairs and start on my homework. I do my best thinking when I am alone. I love the quiet.”

I moved quickly but not quickly enough.

“Bella can I have a word?”

I don’t know. Can I push your wheelchair out into the street and lock the tires?

“Of course Billy.”

“I noticed you were with the Cullen boy?”

Congratulations. Your eyesight still works.

“Yes…”

“Bella I would recommend you stay away from him.”

Wow. He thinks his opinion is important to me.

“Why is that Billy?”

“He is…”

“Didn’t you and Charlie have an argument over the Cullens before I arrived in Forks?”

Yeah, I saw you flinch.

“He told you that?”

No your son with diarrhea of the mouth told me, but we will go with Charlie. Don’t want to hang my skinny boy toy out to dry so soon.

“Something about legends, right? Your tribe doesn’t like the Cullens for some reason? I doubt you would want another argument with Charlie over it would you?”

Billy said nothing. Just looked up at me with an intense glare. What is with all the facial expressions? Am I the only one who values having a perfect poker face?

“I suppose it would be best if we didn’t bring up Edward Cullen to Charlie, wouldn’t you say Billy?”

“I guess it isn’t my business. I just hope you will be careful Bella.”

“Of course. I have homework to do. Enjoy your game.”

Careful? Careful is me on a Florida beach. I reached my room in peace and walked straight to my closet. Arial had unblocked the porn from my computer. Time to get some homework done.

I loved that girl.