Chapter 1: Prologue
This is set after the Port Angeles scene in New Moon
4 years ago
I saw the curly hair walking away from me and hurried to catch up.
"Hey! Jess!" I saw her turn and take a deep breath.
"Do you need something Bella?" she asked in a resigned voice
I took a deep breath before continuing.
"I wanted to say I'm sorry for that night in Port Angeles." She looked a little shocked. "For the past couple of months it hasn't been easy. I thought I was in love with him... Edward." I winced as I forced his name out. "When they left, he told me he didn't love me and that he got over me and since I still thought I was in love I kind of broke down; shut myself away. From friends, from family. My dad wanted me to go back to California. That's when I realised there was no point pining over someone who would never love you back. I went out with you trying to get my old life back. But, my first date with Edward," I was getting better at saying his name. "Was in Port Angeles after I nearly got gang raped and Edward saved me. One of those guys across the road looked like one of my attackers and I thought if it was maybe he would come back to rescue me again." I finished choking back tears
"Oh, Bella. I'm so sorry. I have been so horrible I had no idea you felt that way. I was just angry and afraid." Jessica said, moving forward and hugging me. I returned the hug.
"So, you forgive me?" I asked hopefully.
"Of course and I hope you forgive me." She exclaimed
"Of course, Jess, I've missed you." I said
"I've missed you as well." She said "I'm so glad we're friends again. We should, like, have a make-up sleepover with Lauren and Angela. It'll be awesome."
"Okay Jess that sounds great. Call me."
"I will." I started to walk away "Oh and Bella?"
"Yeah?" I said looking around.
"Welcome back." She said smiling
"It's good to be back." I said and it was, because, that was the day I looked away Edward Cullen in my heart never to resurface again.