Continuation of my O/S Always the Beginning. This is now titled as "Turn Back Time"
Summary: Bella Swan didn't expect she would meet and like a boy at a New Year's Eve party. And break her heart in 24 hours. Now, starting her first year in college, she was reunited with the man who broke her. Edward Cullen. Will Bella forgive him? Can Edward gain back Bella's trust? AU-H/OOC
AN: Before you read this, I want to let you know that this is my All Human fanfiction so I'm not really good at it. Enjoy though. :D
What is somebody like you doin in a place like this?
Say did you come alone or did you bring all your friends?
Say what's your name, What are you drinking
Think I know what are you thinking
Baby what's your sign tell me yours and I'll tell you mine
Say What is someone like you doin in a place like this
I'll never be the same if we ever meet again
Ooohhh won't let you get away say if we ever meet again
This free falls got me so kiss me all night
Don't ever let me go
I'll never be the same if we ever meet again
If We Ever Meet Again by Timbaland ft. Katy Perry
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Chapter One
"You guys know each other?" Emmett, Rosalie, Alice and Jasper asked at the same time, looking between Edward and me.
My eyes widened as I looked at the man standing before me. The man that promised he would see me the next day but actually, he didn't. The man that stole my heart – in one night – at a New Year's Eve party. The same man that I almost ended up sleeping together. And the first man that kissed me.
Edward was frozen as I was and the atmosphere surrounding us were uncomfortable. I could hear the people chattering at their tables, some were writing, some were listening to music, some were eating their food and I could see the waitresses strolling back and forth so that the food could reach the customer's table.
I heard Rosalie cleared her throat and it got Edward's attention but to me, it didn't. I felt numb inside, the sight of a man, who you like very much but broke your heart, aches. I know that we only know each other for less than ten hours. . . But when I stare at those fresh, forest deep, emerald eyes. . . I could feel something overwhelming inside. When you look at his eyes, you have to be courageous because it was too intense that if you look at his eyes you could never break away from his gaze.
I was so speechless right now that my brain won't even work. Every part of my body became numb by the sudden feeling of anger. Yes, definitely anger. And hatred.
When my brain started to function very well, I took a step back from the guys. I couldn't do this right now, especially when I'm in no condition to not do something stupid. And, I have no guts to talk to Edward and sat at the table with Edward there. I tore my eyes away from his and I could finally breathe. It's like my lungs were caged when I melted seeing those intense eyes.
I looked at Rosalie, who was still in a state of shock and at the same time she was curious, and shot her an apologetic look. Rosalie nodded, biting her lip.
"Bella?" I heard his silky, velvet voice as it fills my ears. When I heard his voice, my chest tightened and my chest swell with ache and pain.
I don't want to feel so stupid. I have been so stupid thinking that a guy like him would fell in love with someone like me. That I was a girl who fell for his charming tricks. I used to think that I wasn't one of the people who would fell on some guy's tricks. No. That was not me.
When I press my lips to him. I felt something building inside me. Some emotion and it was like a force trying to keep me from getting away from him. I felt the electricity passed through us so very quick but it would last forever there.
But I think these things won't happen. I won't allow myself to b hurt again.
I gathered up all my courage and my heart started pounding so fast that I think I won't make it in time to run away. Away from him. I wanted some peace and quiet right now. I want to think for a moment. I want to have some space.
Then, Edward had the nerve to smile. "Bella, it's so good to see you again --," His tone was very casual as if he did nothing wrong. What the hell? He did something wrong and I know it. No, I don't know it. There was no knowing about that. Anger rose in me at his tone.
I narrowed my eyes at him and spat, "Fuck you." I heard Alice and Rosalie gasped while Jasper's eyes widened, so as Edward. Emmett, meanwhile, he laughed. The heat was boiling up again. Why would he think that this is funny?
"Bella --." Edward tried again, reaching to touch my arm. I jerked from his touch as if stung. How dare he touch me after all of this?
I grasped the strap of my bag tightly before started running away from the restaurant. I heard them call my name before I could close the restaurant's door. My door wasn't that really far away and I'm glad that I have been exercising for a while so my legs were still fresh to run. Fast.
I'm also hoping that I won't trip since I'm a klutz and that would really, really embarrass me from the people.
I tried not to look behind me, checking if he was following me but I hope he didn't. Because if he did, he would easily catch up with me for he had long legs. I crossed the street but I wasn't looking where I was going. I stepped on the road and a few seconds later, I heard tires squealing for a stop and I looked at my right that there was a car. Shit.
Luckily, the car stopped right before it hit me. The driver complained and I yelled a sorry before continuing to run. I was so embarrassed. I was still at the sight of the restaurant and the guys were looking at me.
Beads of sweat were rolling down my forehead and at the sides of my head. I was already at the grounds of the school, I could feel my shoes slapping against the soft green grass. Green. I shook my head, panting, not wanting to remember that.
A few people were lying at the green grounds and there were cars parked at the lots. I saw a fancy, silver Volvo parked at a lot but ignored it. People here in Dartmouth are rich as hell. I wouldn't be surprise if they were spoiled. I'm just lucky that I got a scholarship here.
When I reached the building where my dorm was located, I started walking slowly since I know I was in my sanctuary. . . For now.
I grabbed the keys from my pocket and opened my door. I sighed, shutting the door behind me as I went inside the room. I needed a shower. A cold shower. I was sweating.
I went to my luggage and found my bathroom necessities. I went to the bathroom after that. I took my clothes off, and pulling the tie around my hair, letting my dark brown strands loose against my shoulders.
I went in the shower, turning the water on. I relaxed when the cold water turned my skin icy. I like it icy since I'm sweating a moment ago. I grabbed my shampoo and poured the liquid on my palm before rubbing the liquid against my hair. It eased my worries for a while. I washed up my body, feeling dirty from the sweat.
Eventually, I turned the shower off. I grabbed a towel from the hamper and wrapped it around my abdomen. I quickly put my clothes on and brushed my tangled, wet hair.
I throw the towel back to to the hamper and left the bathroom. I yelped when I saw a lady with long golden hair sitting at the other bed on the dorm. I'm happy that it was only Rosalie.
I felt bad inside since I kind of canceled her date with her friends. With Edward.
Rosalie looked at me and smiled just a little. I smiled back and flopped at the center of my bed. We didn't say anything, just fiddling with our fingers and looking around.
"Bella, why did you leave?" Rosalie, finally, asked. She was staring at me, her eyes were full of curiosity. I sighed, running a hand through my damp hair.
"It's a long story." I replied, looking at my lap. The only one who knew about the story was my sister, Renesmee.
"I have time." Rosalie said patiently.
I observed her expression, wondering if she's okay with it. I can see it from her eyes that she was very concern. I cleared my throat. "It was at a New Year's Eve party. It was held in a ski resort. My parents were out because of something to attend to. My young sister, Renesmee, wants to spend her New Year's Eve at a party, which was held by the resort. Since she was young and irresponsible, my parents forced me to go with her.
"Before we went to the party, Renesmee run in late so I went off with out her since she was so long at our suite. I wasn't one of the people who like parties so I just sat at a table in a corner, waiting for Renesmee.
"But some man with green eyes and reddish brown hair came up to the table and sat across from me. He and I started to have a conversation. He was the strangest man I've ever met. He was down to earth and the way he speaks made me feel like a giddy sophomore. With that, I absolutely forgot about my sister."
Rosalie asked, "How old is your sister?"
"She's eighteen." I told her. "But she acts like a child who still needs care."
Rosalie nodded. "Go on," She encouraged.
"Then, I suddenly remembered Renesmee. I called her but she didn't answer her , the host of the party announced that the countdown will start for the New Year. I hate people screaming so I told the guy that I am going back to my suite. He insisted that he should come with me and I agreed. When we were there, we heard the countdown but Renesmee wasn't there. We went to the balcony so that we could see the fireworks. Things suddenly became intense and we ended up making out."
Rosalie smirked. "Was it hot?"
I blushed, looking down. "Y-Yeah." I stuttered.
She chuckled. "Just tell me the details later, Bella."
"We almost ended up having sex when I heard a banging on the door and my name being called. I hid the guy on the bathroom, knowing my sister was here. When my sister went to her room, I went back to the bathroom and talked to the guy again.
"But his friend called him, saying that he's looking for him. At the door, he kissed me goodnight and told me that he would see me tomorrow. And that's the end of that." I whispered the end part.
Rosalie absorbed the information given to her before saying, "Let me guess, was the guy Edward?" When she said her name, I flinched.
"Yes, Edward was the one." I murmured.
"What happened?"
I sighed, not liking this part of the story. "The next day, I waited for him in the lobby but he didn't show up. I asked the receptionist where Edward stays and she told me that Edward checked out of the resort early in the morning."
"That bastard!" Rosalie shrieked. "Believe me Bella, I don't like Edward myself. He's just Emmett's best friend so that's why we hang out a lot. But in reality – not."
"What do you mean, Rosalie?" I asked, biting my lip.
She looked at me seriously. "Bella. Running away is the best idea ever. But. . . Just stay away from him okay? I don't want you to get hurt."
My body system started to stop. "I am already hurt Rosalie. He lied to me. He betrayed me. He fooled me." My voice cracked at the end. I tried to hold back the tears that were threatening to escape from my eyes. I cry when I'm angry, when I'm sad, when I'm over-happy and when I'm emotional. Now, anger was here.
"I'm so sorry, Bella." Rosalie whispered. "Just. . . Ignore him if he walks up to you okay? He's an asshole who doesn't deserve to be here at Dartmouth College. He was just fucking rich and his family owns part of this place so he attends school here." Rosalie growled. And I believed her.
Then there was a moment of silence between us. I really adore Rosalie. At first, I thought she was some complete bitch slash slut. But she wasn't. She's a good friend and a good listener. I'm lucky to have friends like that.
"Sorry I. . . ran away. And I made you cancel your --," I started but Rosalie interrupted me, throwing her hands in front of her to stop me.
"No, it's okay, Bella. We have all the time in the world to have some night outs." She explained, rolling her eyes playfully. I smiled at that.
"Thank you Rosalie. You're a good friend."
Rosalie scoffed. "Yeah, right. Some people like to call me hard-ass bitch or something. Whatever. I just stick up for myself and defend my friends. Fuck them if they say I'm a bitch. They don't know the real me."
I was really going to have fun here with Rosalie. Or at least, I will try to.
T.B.T.
I woke up by a shriek. I panicked, sitting up while I looked around. I cringed when the light coming out from the dorm window passed through it. Why were the curtains open, though? I groaned and ran a hand through my tossled chestnut locks. I noticed that the bed across from me was empty but the sheets were messed up. I blinked, trying to adjust my eyes from the brightness of the room. I took a deep breath and saw Rosalie at the front door of the dorm. I think I saw her talking to someone.
I got out of bed, deciding not to clean up the bed since I'm too tired. I looked at the clock at the desk, beside the bed. It was six in the morning. Really, six? Tomorrow, it's going to be my first day of college. The first day of another chapter of my life.
"Rosalie?" I asked, my voice hard from sleeping. Rosalie looked at me and smiled. Then I saw who was standing on the doorway. It was Alice.
"Good morning, Bella!" Alice greeted enthusiastically. She passed through the door, almost bumping into Rosalie. Then, Alice bounded up to kiss me on the cheek. I was slightly taken aback, not expecting for her to do that.
"I didn't even tell you to go in here, Alice." Rosalie said with a little sarscasm in her tone. "Sorry, Bella. Our little Alice is here is. . . energetic. Like she's taking xanax or something." I looked at Rosalie, confused.
Alice smirked at Rosalie. "Well, you are my best friend which means I can go in here whether you like it or not." She said Rosalie saw the expression on my face.
"Don't worry. There's nothing wrong with Alice. She kiss people all time on their cheeks." Rosalie explained to me and I calmed down, afraid that Alice would be a lesbian or something. But that's ridiculous. She had Jasper.
"Yeah," Alice giggled. "I remember the first time I met you, I kissed your cheek too. And you said - I quote - 'What the fuck? Get the hell away from me, woman!'" Rosalie started laughing, I could guess she was remembering it too.
"You were so weird, Alice." Rosalie remarked at her best friend.
"I'm not weird, I'm just special." Alice argued, putting her hands on her small hips.
"Whatever Alice." Rosalie groaned, flopping at her bed. Alice sighed, shaking her head and looked at me.
"So. . . How ya' doin'?" Alice asked. "You seemed pretty. . . nervous yesterday." I blushed, remembering the scene again.
"Yeah, I'm good." I told her.
"How did you know Edward?" Alice asked, smiling sweetly at me. She sat at the edge of Rosalie's bed. Rosalie picked her cellphone up and dialled a number.
I felt sick on my stomach. "Uh. . .I met him on a vacation nine months ago." I said, not wanting to explain more. Alice looked at me curiously. I simply looked away, then I heard her gasp.
"Holy shit." She said. Alice's eyes widened and she covered her hand on her mouth. Rosalie sighed and sat up from the bed, looking at Alice like she was crazy.
"Shit," Alice cursed again. Rosalie rolled her beautiful blue eyes.
"Are you just going to sit and curse all day? Or do you want to explain why the hell are you cursing?" Rosalie asked sarcastically.
Alice ignored her, her eyes were on me. "Now, I remember! I remember Edward telling me that he met a girl at a vacation resort nine months ago! Crap! I should have been with him and Emmett there."
Rosalie stayed quiet but I could see that her eyes gleamed with interest. "Well, duh."
"Uh. . .I'm - I think -- " I stammered. What the hell was I suppose to say in return?
"Though," Alice continued. "He didn't tell us your name since he wanted to keep it a secret. He's afraid that we might track you down or something." Alice giggled then sighed. "Oh my Gosh. It's really you."
"What do you mean we?" Rosalie demanded, crossing her arms. "Are you saying that Emmett knew about this?"
Alice nodded. "Yes, but he doesn't want to talk about it. Emmett says that Edward might rip his throat off if he did. You know how boys are these days." She shook her head, showing disappointment to her brothers.
I kept silent through the whole conversation. I felt uncomfortable hearing and talking about Edward. I can't believe I was so stupid enough to realize that Edward is not good for me. That I wasn't good for him.
"By the way," Alice started again, sitting right next to me with a small smile on her face. She was probably checking my reaction. "Why did you run away? Did my stupid brother did something to you?"
I looked away, sighing. "I don't want to talk about it."
"Do you want me to tell Alice?" Rosalie suggested, knowing I am not in the mood to repeat the story.
"Sure." I mumbled. Alice patted my shoulder.
"Don't worry Bella. Do you like my brother though?" Alice asked. Does the girl even take a break? Thankfully, Rosalie saved me from the "so-called wrath" of Alice Cullen.
"Just cut the crap, Al." Rosalie said, standing up. "Want to hang out? I mean, us, girls?" Rosalie asked .
Alice grinned and started clapping her hands. "Yay."
Rosalie snorted but frowned. "I didn't mean we're shopping, Al. I think you need to take a break." Rosalie smirked at me, rolling her eyes. I giggled, knowing she was referring to Alice. Alice is so different than Rosalie. But she is nice as Rosalie. Well, I'm glad that I didn't befriend some slutty bitch or I would be dead by now.
Rosalie, Alice and I went out to have a bonding at the mall. We took Rosalie's red BMW. I'm glad that we weren't shopping. Rosalie and Alice are planning to go to a restaurant, do a "little" shopping, then go to the movies because Rosalie said that we will be hell busy when college starts. Alice and I agree with her. This day was also the "getting to know each other" day too. I was the new kid in their lives and I'm happy that they accepted me fully.
We were at the movies when Alice and I buy popcorns while Rosalie paid for the tickets. Rosalie and Jasper are twins. I found out that Rosalie was dating Alice's brother, Emmett. Though, Alice told me that she has nothing to do with Rosalie's brother, Jasper. She told me he was creeping the hell out of her.
Well, in my opinion - that's false. You could never know what's going in the future. This seems kind of weird but. . . It's good that they're very close with each other. They are like brothers and sisters. They are protective of their family.
Rosalie and Jasper's parents own most of the restaurants here in the United States. That explains why they are so damn rich. The Cullens were more. . . extravagant than the Hale family. Their father, Carlisle Cullen, is one of the most respected doctors in the world. Carlisle's parents also own a large company which Carlisle is taking care of also. I wonder how he does it. It's so hard being a part time doctor and a part time CEO of a company. I felt like an alien in the planet. Why haven't I heard the name Cullen in TV's, Magazines, and Newspapers. Well, I don't like watching TV, I hate reading magazine and my father Charlie is the only one in the family who read the Newspaper. The Cullen siblings' mother is Esme Cullen. I think I have heard of her from my mother. She was a popular designer.
I sighed. I'm the only one different here in this place. My parents are not rich, not they are poor. We are in the middle-class and the only thing I got here in Dartmouth because I have a scholarship.
Alice and I were waiting for Rosalie to show up with the tickets when we heard someone yell Alice's name. Our heads followed the direction of the voice and I think I just stopped breathing. The one who called Alice's name was Emmett, and he's not alone.
"Hey, guys." Alice greeted when they're a few feet away. "Stalking much?" She joked, giggling. Jasper wrapped his arm around Alice's shoulder, kissing her forehead.
"Ew. We're in public, Jazz." Emmett said, rolling his eyes. Alice flinched from Jasper and pulled away from him.
"Ugh." Alice said. "Can you stop doing that? We're not even dating!" Then Emmet's blue eyes rested on me.
"Yes," Jasper said simply, smug. "But we will," He added. Alice groaned and smacked Jasper's arm.
"Well, well, well. Bella Swan. I hope you're not going to run away this time." He said. Then, a dark figure slapped his arm. I saw that it was Rosalie.
"Shut up, Em." Rosalie ordered. Emmett was really afraid of her because he was immediately silenced.
"Stalking much?" Rosalie asked, going to my side. I managed to burst out a giggle since Alice asked the same question. I saw from the corner of my eye, Edward smiled too. I looked away but my eyes rested on my watch.
"Uh, Rosalie," I said, my heart was stammering in my chest. "What time will the movie start?"
Rosalie replied, "Oh shit. We've got to get going, though. We only have ten minutes and we want to have the best seats for this film." Then she kissed Emmett's cheek and held Alice's hand.
"What are you guys going to watch, though?" Jasper asked when we're already at the line.
"None of your business!" Alice screamed back while I yelled, "A chick flick!" Jasper winked at me, and I blushed. He waved at Alice, who stuck her tongue at him and rolled her eyes.
"Oh, enough with the flirty faces, girls. Remember, no boys allowed?" Rosalie groaned and she dragged both Alice and me to the movie. I was really going to enjoy this. Not the movie.
My life in college.
After seeing the movie, we headed back to our dorms. I must say, I suck at watching chick flicks. But, it's the only thing I could do. On our way to the school's campus, we passed by a drug store. Then, I immediately remembered something.
"Wait," I whispered. I wasn't the type of girl who always shrieks when remembering. That would be my sister, Renesmee. I happened to have my father, Charlie's, , Rosalie heard me but she didnt' stop. Though, she slowed a little.
"What, Bella?" Rosalie asked, keeping her eyes on the road.
"Did you forgot something?" Alice demanded, concern on her face.
"Nothing." I replied quickly, blinking. "Actually, I remembered that I was going to buy something at the drug store."
"Why? Are you sick, Bella?" Rosalie asked, turning her car to a stop at the side.
I suddenly became nervous. Beads of sweat were flowing down my forehead. "No. I just, my Mom gave me a medicine to bring with me for college. But it's all used up." I said smoothly. I really don't want them to comfort me or anything just because of the medicine I was using.
I was sick. Not the normal sickness but not the sickness that you are going to die, either. I told my parents that I was fine and they absolutely believed me. What could I saw, Renesmee teaches me these stuff. My heart was pounding on my chest, knowing that my facial features could betray me. I wasn't very good at lying so I looked down.
"Oh." Alice said. "Well you can go. We're only a few blocks away from the store. Maybe Rosalie could drive you --" She suggested.
"No." I said in a hurry. I don't want them to see me buying the medicine. "I can do this by myself. And you guys don't have to wait for me. I can walk to the campus by myself."
"But it's going to be dark soon, Bella. And, you definitely need a car to go to the campus." Rosalie added.
"I can call a cab." I told them. Alice shrugged but the concern look was still in her face.
"Okay." Rosalie murmured. "Are you a hundred percent sure that you want this?"
"Of course," I said simply. They both nodded and I got out of the BMW. They waved at me before driving away. I sighed and went inside the drug store.
When I got what I needed, I went outside of the store and called for a cab. I was so stupid. Of course, there's no cab. This street is so deserted. After twenty minutes of waiting for a cab to show up, I decided that I should walk on my own. How far could the campus be?
It was getting dark after I crossed another street and it was beginning to get cold. Luckily, I have a jacket with me so I wrapped it around my small body. The dark finally towered over the sunlight, leaving only street lights for me to see.
I know that I am close to the campus because I remembered seeing a small green building. I sighed, beginning to walk. I hope I won't lose track or go to an alley for there were many psychos in this place.
I was about to stop and wait for a cab again when I saw headlights coming behind me. I didn't turn around because I know it's going to be a car but stopped when I heard someone call my name. I stopped. It wasn't because someone called me. I stopped when I heard his voice. Shit. I agree with Alice and Rosalie. Stalking much?
"What are you doing here?" I asked, not letting my guard down. Edward was driving a silver Volvo, a pretty expensive one, and the shotgun seat's window was rolled down so that he could talk to me.
"I was going to ask you the same thing." He replied. "I thought you were riding with Alice and Rosalie." It wasn't a question but it was a statement.
I sighed and began walking. The car moved slowing but it was keeping pace with me. "Wait. I know that you're mad at me, Bella. You could at least answer me."
I snorted. "Whatever." I muttered. Edward heard that.
"Bella. I'm not joking. It's already dark here and you're walking down by yourself. It's dangerous Bella with a girl like you, there are many possibilities that might happen in one night --" Edward rambled and I rolled my eyes, irritation flooding through me. I have two different options.
The first option is if I'm going to keep walking, completely ignoring him. But I am going to have a hard time to go the campus.
Second, answer him and get a ride home even though I really loathe him.
The winner is. . . The second option.
"I went to buy something and told Alice and Rosalie to head to the campus with out me." I told him. "Now, you got your answer."
Edward hesitated, and I know he's going to answer me again. "It's the dark Bella. Do you want to have a ride? I mean, it's pretty dark and cold out there. And classes are going to start tomorrow." He said sincerely.
Hell yes. My devil conscience said.
Hell no. My angel conscience said.
I sighed. I have no choice. "Okay." I said. Edward got out of the car quickly and opened the door for me before I could.
"I am not some damsel in distress that you think. I could open the door by myself." I argued.
Edward smiled a little, rolling his minty green eyes. "I was being a gentleman."
It was my turn to roll my eyes. "Whatever." I mumbled again and went inside. I heard Edward chuckle and that sound made me kind of. . . excited and at the same time nervous. Oh shut it will you?
Edward drove off to the campus.
"Why are you here though?" I asked, crossing my arms, avoiding his gaze on me. Why won't he just stare at the road?
"I went to my friend's house because he's going to Seattle tonight." Edward said. I , I gave him the silent treatment. I don't want to talk to him. I don't even want to get inside of this stupid car at the first place.
"I know you're mad at me," Edward suddenly whispered. I was taken back since I didn't expect it from him.
"Ya' think?" I asked sarcastically.
He ignored my response. "I'm sorry."
I wanted to rip my hair out of my head or better yet, get out of the car. "Just -- Stop. Just stop. I don't want to hear your apologies. It's stupid." I spat. "Hell, can we just forget about what happened?"
"Sadly, no." Edward said. I groaned.
"Just shut up, okay?" I told him, my anger raising. Wise of him to obey me. It was already seven o' clock when Edward parked his car outside the building where my dorm is.
I unbuckled my seatbelt and went outside of the car, mumbling, "Thank you." I heard Edward shout, "Your welcome!". I completely ignoring him, feeling his stare on my back.
Screw me enjoying life in college.
It's my personal Hell.
Thank you for reading. :D Please review. First of all, I would like to say that this is not very long. Probably 3-4 chapters only. Don't hate me., that's the original plan. I'm not good in AH stories but I want to try it. :D By the way, Alice and Jasper aren't a couple here. . . well, not yet but they will be.
