Old Love is Never Lost
A Twilight FanFiction by Beth H

Prologue

I leaned in to kiss Ruby's cold cheek as we approached her doorstep, but she pulled away.

"Edward, please," she said regretfully, "Don't."

"Why not?" I asked, confused, "Am I not allowed to kiss my girlfriend?"

"I told you already. I'm not your girlfriend. That was just . . . a friendly date."

Anger and hurt bubbled up inside me. Why couldn't she just say she was my girlfriend? Didn't she like me? I was offended.

"Well," I tried to stop the lump in my throat from affecting my voice, but it was no use. "Can you be my girlfriend?"

"I . . . " she paused. "I'm sorry, but I can't."

"Why not?" I was furious now. I'd always had a problem controlling my anger when I was hurt or offended. I tried to calm myself down. "Don't you care about me?"

"Of course I do, Edward!"

"Then be my girlfriend." I insisted.

"I can't! It's not that easy."

"How isn't it? Are you . . . embarrassed about me?"

"No! It's just . . . " Her beautiful voice trailed off.

"Just what?" I asked quickly, trying to hide my vulnerability.

"I'm not right for you!" she blurted out. "I . . . I'm just different, okay?!" She turned into her house, and quickly slammed the door in my face.

I stood there, for who knows how long, with my jaw hanging wide open and my eyes starting to give in to the tears in my eyes.

A/N: Tell me what you think so far! I'd like to hear it! Also, any mistakes that are pointed out are appreciated.