This is my second fanfiction and I am really trying my best! I was a little disappointed that my first was not reviewed much and I understand that it is only one chapter but a little feedback would be really appreciated guys. This idea came to me whilst I was struggling to sleep last night and I just had to write it.
Age 17
BPOV
I had to get away. I just cannot cope with my life anymore. Mum and Dad are constantly arguing and there is only so long I can hide away in my bedroom with my pillow to cover the sounds of their violent screaming. I was laying in the meadow, the place I came to escape the dramas of family life. It was a beautiful day in Forks, which was extremely unusual.
The golden sun reflected into the emerald grass which I was playing with between my fingers. A gentle breeze shook my hair, releasing the aroma of my strawberry shampoo into the atmosphere. Soon enough I became too relaxed, resting my eyes for two seconds and causing myself to drift off into an undisturbed and serene sleep. My dreams seemed to be the only place I could escape my problems and gather my thoughts, that was until I was rudely disturbed.
EPOV
I had to get away. I cannot take it anymore, the pressures of home and the expectation placed on me by my father, Carlisle. Carlisle wants me to be a doctor to carry on the "traditions" of the family, but I hate medicine, it's not my dream, it never had been. I want to be a musician, play the piano and make people content with the sounds of my creations. After yet another fight over the decision of my future, I threw on my coat and shoes, slammed the door and took my Volvo to the place I knew could heal my confused head, the meadow, but there was already somebody there. Somebody astoundingly beautiful.
Age 18
BPOV
I could not believe it has been a year. Today is mine and Edward's "meadow anniversary", but I suppose it is not a good thing. The problems in our lives still continue, but when we are together the struggles of home are thrown out of the window. Edward and I get along so well, you could say were best friends, but I wanted more than that. I want Edward to recognise me, recognise the love I have for him and accept me as his girlfriend. I laugh as I remember the day we met or rather disagreed.
Flashback
"What are you doing here?", Edward asked, mystified by the appearance of a girl in his meadow. He had been visiting the meadow for over two years. He found it. It was his.
"I'm Bella", she replied in a sarcastic tone, already agitated how his impolite manner caused the two to start on an awkward tenor. "What am I doing here? Maybe I should ask you the same question Edward".
Edward was baffled, not only by her brave manner, but also by her beauty. Bella was stunning with her dark brown eyes that could pierce his own and long, luscious mahogany locks of hair that ran to the middle of her back.
"How do you know my name?"
"Come on Edward, everyone knows who you are, the doctors son right?"
"Yeah", he replied dejectedly at the mention of the man that had caused his heartache.
The pair soon overcame their "issues" with another and agreed that the meadow could be shared by both of them. Bella and Edward visited each other regularly over the year, Bella was a shoulder for Edward to cry on and Bella often cried and poured her heart out to the boy whom six months ago, was practically unknown to her.
Age 19
EPOV
Today was the day, that was what I decided whilst laying in bed last night struggling to sleep. All I could see when I shut my eyes was the beauty of Bella Swan and her stunning personality. It was harder for us to meet now as we both attended different colleges, I was at Dartmouth and Bella was at Seattle. We tried to reconnect once a month at our meadow and today we arranged to meet at one by the small pond that was situated on the outskirts of the meadow and I could not avoid my feelings anymore. "Shit" I thought.
I love her.
BPOV
The weather of Seattle had taken a turn for the worse. The sky was sheltered by a lining of black clouds, almost ebony in colour, holding the rain which would soon make its appearance. Edward was ten minutes late, but not that I minded, his warmth exuding smile can do that to you. We hugged awkwardly and he appeared jumpy. Had I done something wrong? However, the thoughts were soon pushed to the back of my mind as Edward reached out to place my hand in his own and pulled me along the plush grass towards a spot in the centre of our meadow.
We shared comfortable conversation for about fifteen minutes, recounting the events of our day and what we had planned for the weekend. Edward and I hardly saw each other with the unfortunate separation by our colleges. I missed him so much when I returned to Seattle. I missed his light laugh that eased the atmosphere, I missed his beautiful grin but what I missed most was how special he made me feel.
I was brought out of my revelry by an awkward cough from Edward. "What's wrong?"I asked.
"Bella, there is something I need to tell you and please don't interrupt me. It's taken me almost two years to say this but I need to get this off my chest".
I was extremely worried. I had definitely done something to upset him. "Ok go ahead".
"I love you Bella", I gasped as those four words reached my delicate ears.
"There I said it", he sighed blissfully.
"I understand if you don't feel the same. I mean why would you?-"but Edward was abruptly silenced by the response of my feelings via my lips. My first kiss. My first kiss with Edward.
His lips were sweet and soft and I am sure we could both feel the way in which our feelings were portrayed through the one touch of our lips. Regretfully, we both pulled away breathless, yet content.
Age 20
BPOV
Edward and I had been a couple now for a year and it was honestly the best year of my life. However, recently I have been having doubts. We hardly saw each other and phone calls were not satisfying my needs for Edward. I missed him so much.
Today was our monthly meeting in the meadow, usually a happy time, a time for us to reconnect. Little did Edward know that it just was not to be that way. Edward could do better than me, he could find a girl at Dartmouth whom he would see regularly, someone who could make him happy. This was not going to be easy.
Before I knew it, we were laying in the meadow, my head located on his strong, protective chest whilst he delicately and lovingly stroked my back. Edward could sense something was wrong and it brought tears to my eyes to think of the news I needed to deliver.
"Edward, I need to tell you something", my voice whispered, I was struggling to hear myself over the guilt I felt within. He did not reply and I took it as permission to continue.
"I don't think this is working. Our relationship I mean".
"What? What do you mean Bella? Of course it's working, I love you Bel", Edward replied with the words I instantly expected. I could not bear to raise my head and look into his heartbroken features.
"I love you too Edward, I'm sorry".
"How can you say you love me and leave me Bella? What is wrong? Is it me? Am I too clingy?"
"No, Edward it's me. I hardly see you and you can do so much better. I'm sorry Edward, so sorry and I don't mean to hurt you".
"Well congratulations Bella, you have. I'll miss you, you know that?" he spoke softly.
"I'll miss you too Edward", I said whilst rising from my position in the meadow. Placing a soft kiss on his cheek I left him sitting in the meadow. Our place of happiness was no longer.
EPOV
"Goodbye my love", I whispered, praying that one day she will return to me.
Please review!! I might continue if I get a response lol I don't feel it's quite finished yet :)
