Disclaimer: Twilight belongs to Stephanie Meyer; the story line and plot of When You Say Nothing at All belongs to me.
When You Say Nothing at All
Chapter one: Mistake
Bella's Point of View (BPOV)
Age 17
"Edward where are you?" I called out
"I'm right here," he said with his velvet voice.
"I was looking for you everywhere."
"Oh sorry, I just found something."
"What did you find?" I asked confused,
"I found this…You wouldn't want to know," he said
"I want to know."
"Okay come with me than."
Edward led me deep into the forest and to my amazement it was a beautiful Hollow Tree. It was the most beautiful tree I have ever seen in my whole life. I love nature and everything about it. Edward knows how much I love nature, especially trees.
"Do you like it?" he questioned,
"Do I like it!? I LOVE IT!" I said in excitement,
This was the best day of my life.
"Uhh Bella, can I tell you something?"
"Yes anything," I said,
"I… I… I love you Bella," he said
OH MY GOD! Did Edward say what I think he said? He loves me. I was in total shock. Of course I loved him back, but I couldn't say that, I was too scared.
"Umm Ok Edward" I said weirdly,
"That's all you have to say Bella?" he questioned.
"Um… Yeah I guess."
I knew I was acting like I didn't care about what he said, of course I did, but my mom has always told me that if a boy ever says he loves you and you say you love him back he will just manipulate you and you will have to pay the price.
"Bella I just said I love you, doesn't that mean anything to you?"
"It actually doesn't really."
Edward just stared at me in disappointment.
"I thought you felt the same way."
"Edward I do love you but not like that."
"I understand" he said,
"Okay."
"Well Bella I guess I have to go it's getting pretty late," Edward said as if he were about to cry
"Okay see you later than."
"See you." Then he just disappeared into the woods.
8 years later….
Bella's Point of View (BPOV)
"Bella… BELLA!" Alice called out.
Alice is one of my best friends in the world. We met when I first attended Dartmouth University. She was one of the first people to ever talk to me.
Alice and I were at a Writing Course Downtown. It was so boring it made me go to sleep.
"I'm up Alice,"
"Bella you can't sleep here, this is a very important course."
"I know Alice, it's just it's not the kind of literature that I'm into."
"It's okay you will learn so much from here, by the way it's the most prestige writing course in all of New York City."
"Yes I know Alice, but it's so BORING!"
"No it is not."
"Yes it is. You know what? Let's just get out of here" I said with no hesitation.
"WHAT ARE YOU INSANE BELLA!? I spent all of my money just to do this course, and I am not leaving."
"Yes you are."
I grabbed Alice and escaped from that dull class.
"Bella what the hell!?"
"I know Alice you're upset, but let's have some fun."
"With what money?"
Alice was right, I also spent all my money on that shitty ass course, but there were some things me and Alice could do in NYC that were free.
"Let's go to the park."
"I am not going to the park I'm going home."
"What if it's Central Park?"
"Alice instantly stopped walking and turned around."
"Okay but you owe me."
"Okay" I said,
Alice and I spent the whole day relaxing in Central Park with the beautiful weather.
"What's on your mind?" Alice asked suddenly.
"Nothing really."
"Are you sure? It looks like you're thinking about something."
"Well you're wrong Alice. Less talking more enjoying our day."
"Okay" Alice said in disappointment.
Alice was right I was thinking about something. Something that Alice doesn't even know about. Yes her and I are close friends and tell each other everything but I didn't want to say what I have done in my past. I was afraid she would call me an idiot and ask me what I was thinking. I just couldn't get his face out of my mind. I missed his golden locks, velvety voice, and his beautiful emerald eyes. I was so stupid, turning him down, I didn't know why. I guess; I was just afraid of love. How that my parents got divorced when I was only five, I didn't want that to happen to me, so I just ignored the thought of 'LOVE'. He was my best friend I should have trusted him, but at the same time I didn't. I hadn't seen him since the day I turned him down. I wish I could see his face again. How I would tell him that what I had said that day was a mistake. I was scared that he would break my heart and walk away. If only I could see Edward again.
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