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Chapter 7 – Pachuca Sunrise
(BPOV)

That night, the nightmares began.

Each time I closed my eyes, I entered a bleak world, dark and cold. Around me were faces of different people I had encountered through my life, each of them wearing an evil glare. I had never felt more alone. Then there was a light. It was small, like the flame of a candle but it was there. I ran as fast as I could. In my dreams, I was graceful, so it wasn't that long until I reached it. There by the light, were two tall figures. Astaire and Edward stood side by side. Both wore gentle smiles on their faces, and extended their hands toward me. I reached for it, but at that very moment, the ground or whatever I was standing on broke, and suddenly I began free falling, the darkness beginning to encompass me.

And then I awoke. Beads of sweat were on my forehead, I wiped them away with the back of my hand. The clock glared 5:08 at me but my body got off the bed anyways. I put on my sneakers and I did the only thing I felt I could. I ran. The cold air was quite refreshing to my sleep-deprived body and it felt good to run without having to worry about anyone to watching. The less I had to feel self conscious about myself, the easier it was run without tripping. I ran about two miles around the neighborhood and back, by the time I reached the house sweat was dripping off of me like a waterfall.

Invigorated by the run, I headed straight for the shower and took my time to let the steam pamper me. When I got out of the shower, I ran past the mirror, refusing to let myself get to me.

I picked my clothes carefully, deciding if I was going to be the most hated person at Forks High, it wouldn't hurt to be better dressed while I'm at it. I ended up picking a pair of grey skinny jeans, thank God for Renee's good choice when it comes to helping me buy clothes, with a navy ribbed wife beater and red lumberjack flannel shirt. I put on my rain boots and went downstairs.

Charlie was standing by the counter drinking coffee in his usual mug while reading the local paper.

"Hey Dad" I said, watching amused as he turned around so quickly his coffee almost spilled.

"Hey k-kid", he stumbled, definitely not expecting seeing me. "What are you doing all ready? It's only 6:25!"

"I couldn't sleep so I took a run and got dressed early" I shrugged, taking eggs out of the fridge, preparing them sunny side up with some toast for the both of us to eat for breakfast.

"Wow. Looks great, Bells! You sure are easy to live with." he chuckled, before taking a seat and diving in. I smiled slightly, These are all good omens. Good run, good shower, good outfit, good compliments.

We ate in comfortable silence before he had to go to work, giving me a soft kiss on the head while exiting. I took this as my cue to clean up the dishes before getting my parka and bag, and heading out the door myself.

I tuned my radio station until I gave up and settled with the only clear station I found, classical. George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue filled the car, the beauty of the tune getting me to hum along.

I arrived at school at record time, definitely one of the earliest people there. I gave myself some time in the truck to keep warm and listen to some music from my personal CD player. Before long there was only five minutes left to class, so I took my things and took my time to get to my class.

The second I opened the door into the main hall, it happened. Everyone became a lot quieter, although the buzz of whispers remained harsh in my ears. I could feel the red on my face, and I put my face down while I walked.

"I give her a week before she decides to move back, what do you think?" the malicious voice of Lauren Mallory talking to her friends, quite clear. I became so focused at hearing what she was saying, I didn't even notice the stray book in the hall until I tripped over it, falling flat on my face.

The hall roared with laughter. My eyes stung with tears and I raced to get to class. So much for all the good omens, huh Swan?

Throughout all my morning classes, the student body ignored me. From what I had gathered from the talk behind my backs, I was stuck up and both a prude and a slut, though I will never understand that one.

During Trig and Spanish, Jessica and Lauren teamed up to throw spiteful glances everytime I looked back while even though Mike had the decency to stop pursuing after me, it didn't stop him from giving me pleading looks as well. I am going to get a migraine by the end of the day.

I skipped the cafeteria line since I already had my apple and bottle of lemonade in hand and went straight to my new table in the corner. I pulled out my book, From Here To Eternity by James Jones, and took a bite at my apple. I absolutely loved the book and the movie just as much. I would never tell anyone, but the scene where Warden and Karen share a passionate kiss with the waves capsizing over them had a special place in my heart. The story itself was more or less about the two of them having an affair but the scene was just so tender, I couldn't help but admire them. The trouble they put themselves through to have each other, that's what I thought love was. Not like you would know.

I was reeled back to reality when I heard a tray hit the table. Who would want to have lunch with me? I looked up and saw none other than Edward Cullen, the bipolar boy wonder himself.

"We have to stop meeting like this," I drawled, a little tired of his Kiss Me, Kill Me attitude he presented to me. He just chuckled, a beautiful sound, I couldn't help but think, and sat down.

"I saw you sit all by yourself here and I decided you need some company." he said matter of factly, before taking a look at the book in my hands.

I couldn't help but ask curiously, "Won't you family mind that you're sitting with the resident slut, prude, bitch, or whatever I'm being called, instead of them?", my body stiffening with each word pouring out of my mouth.

His eyes narrowed considerably, "My family will survive not having me around for a lunch. Rosalie is probably giddy now that I'm not sitting with her, actually. And anyone who says anything about you, will have to face me, okay?" his voice lulling the pain I felt.

"Whatever," I shrugged, refusing to accept the butterflies filling my stomach. "So do you wear contacts or something?", I shot, trying to change the subject.

He looked confused. "No...why?"

"It's strange. One day your eyes are as black as onyx and right now they're almost honey-colored." I observed, looking at him to catch his reaction.

He froze for a second before forcefully laughing it off, "That is strange. Must've been the lighting..." he mused, although his tone of voice was saying something completely different.

I was about to press on when he cut me off, "That's a really good book you have there. Do you like the movie?" he asked, changing the subject just as I had.

The question made me think of my favorite scene, I blushed crimson. "Yeah, I do.." I said softly, before turning my face down.

I could hear him begin to ask me questions concerning the new all-time high shade of my face, so I decided to ask him what I had been wondering since I saw his tray.

"Cut to the chase. What do you really want?" I demanded, wondering what he wanted with me. Probably to use you Swan. Sorry, greek gods don't normally come to a normal girl every day.

"Bella," I liked the way my name sounded coming from his mouth, "can you quit the hostility for just a moment please? I know the way I treated you was unforgivable, but I'm here begging for some form of redemption. What can I do to earn it?" he pleaded, his light eyes giving of tone of liquid gold.

"That's the thing," I sighed, the resistance I have is incredible. "Look, you don't even know me. You don't know what I've been through. I just don't know if I can trust you", I whispered the last part, fighting tears back at the way his face had fallen.

He composed his face again and began to stand up. Look at what you've done now Swan. You have managed to push out everyone in your life you might have been able to care for.

"I see now." he said formally before he grabbed my hand and pulled me up. What the..

"Hello there! My name's Edward Cullen. Nice to meet you!" he exclaimed, extending his hand out toward me.

A flashback of my dream jerked in my mind. "What are you doing?" I breathed, more than a little confused at what was going on.

"I realized I can not just simply hurt you like that, and accept you to allow me to waltz back into your life spot clean. Considering, we never really introduced ourselves to each other, I would like to take this moment to do so as if we have never met before. I will attain your trust, no matter how long it takes" he rushed, giving me a breathtaking smile.

"I don't know...are you sure you want to do all of this for me?" I mumbled, afraid he would come to his senses and run straight out of town.

He didn't. "I'm positive." he said fiercely, his eyes full of determination.

"Your loss" I shrugged, before shaking his hand. Immediately a jolt of an electrical current passed between us.

The bell rang. "No, I certainly believe it will be my gain", he grinned cheekily before heading off to Biology, my mouth hanging open watching him leave.

I think I just sold my soul.


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