EPOV:
I walked over to her bed, lying down beside her, her fragile body was shivering under the sheets, so I wrapped my arms around her. Her unconsious body was not yet aware of me, as she snuggled into my chest, her scent was almost unbareable. I stayed still, breathing in the scent, as she stopped shivering in my arms, she became warm, and soft and possibly more beautiful as she carried on sleeping, I didn't want to let go.
BPOV:
Brent was the first thing on my mind when I breathed in a delicious aroma and felt warm arms surrounding me. It was a blissful dream...or so I thought , until reality hit me it wasn't a dream. "BRENT?" I screamed, jumping out of bed, scrambling for the light switch. As I ran over to the desk area I tripped over my phone charging cord and fell, hitting the drawers and having them all tumble down on top of me. fuck.
" Bella! Are you okay?" A familiar voice came rushing towards me, and those warm arms swooped me off of my feet and into a cradeling position. This voice wasn't Brent's... itwas Edward's.
"Get out." I said sternly. I was in no mood for this type of crap from Edward, or anyone for that matter, except Brent. I closed my eyes half expecting Edward to just leave, but he stood still in front of me, I could hear him breathing. "Please." I pleaded.
"Not until I apologize..." He began.
" I forgive you, just leave." I said my eyes still closed. I sighed as Edward left quietly. Thank god. I turned on the light and walked to my bathroom, splashing cold water on my face and brushing my teeth. There was no way I was getting back to sleep again tonight.
I realized my feet were freezing when I was walking back to my bed, Edward had left the window open, as I walked towards it I could see a light on in his house. I walked closer so I could get a better look...even if that was kind of nosy. The room had almost all black furniture, and it was fairly large. The floor was so shiny it reflected the light that was placed on the ceiling. I wondered whos room it was...and why they had their curtains open, but instead of standing there wondering I turned around and went downstairs instead. Charlie wasn't home yet, I guess his shifts were pretty long these days, I didn't mind having the house to myself anyways, I like being alone. I peered outside to see it wasn't even close to sunrise yet, and I was in no way tired so I ran back upstairs to get dressed so I could take a drive.
I threw on some old dark wash skinny jeans, and a light blue baggy long sleeved shirt, and picked up some black flats. I made sure to grab my bag for school and left a note for Charlie incase he came home ,then I headed out the door. The car was freezing and I had to quickly blast the heater to keep me from shivering. I started the car and began backing out of the driveway, when I got to the road I could not take my eyes off of Edward's house, and what he was doing at this moment. I shook my head and drove quickly down the street. I was surely going over the speed limit , but I blamed it on not being used to driving in suburban areas.
After driving around the suburbs for 15 minutes, going nowhere but in circles, I decided to check out a smoothie store that claimed to be open this late. I parked my car and quickly ran inside out of the chilling night air. The first things I saw were the array of colours that decorated the store. There were pinks,blues, greens, yellows and every colour you could possibly think of. Now some people may have liked this ...but I personally found it very annoying. After being blinded by the overdose of colour my eyes shifted towards the counter where a small pixie girl was serving a group of drunk old men. She was being extrememly nice compared to the way they were treating her...most of the men were yelling and telling her to hurry up. I walked over , pushing a few of the men aside ,when she saw me she smiled, it was Alice, Edward's sister. Why was she working so late...?
"Bella!" Alice joyfully squealed, "Why are you here so late...or early?" I hopped over the counter so I stood beside her.
"I guess I just couldn't sleep so I decided to take a drive instead." I replied. She nodded and handed me an apron.
"Mind giving me a hand?" She asked. I nodded and pulled the apron over my shirt, then began helping to serve the demanding people. After they had all been served, and left, Alice handedme a strawberry smoothie. " Thanks for the help!" She smiled at me. I took the smoothie and gulped it down, I was so thirsty and tired.
"No problem, if you ever need help I'm avaliable." I laughed. She flashed a wide grin .
"Do you wanna' work here!" She asked excitedly. She looked so happy I couldn't turn her down so I nodded. Alice began jumping up and down,clapping her hands repeatedly. "This is gonna' be so fun!" We both laughed before realizing it was time to get to school. I took off my apron and we both walked out to our cars when the other employees took their shifts. Alice jumped into her shiny yellow porshe while I climbed into my BMW and we both rode to school.
When I arrived at school Edward was waiting beside my usual parking spot beside a shiny volvo. I hated volvos...
I parked, and Edward began walking over to the drivers seat door to greet me. I was really in no mood to see him after what he had done last night, so I crawled over to the passengers side and quickly hopped out, and walked quickly to the school. I could hear him running after me but I didn't stop until I reached my classroom, set my books down and took a gulp of water.
Class started and the teacher began blabbing about some math problems. I decided to completely tune out since paying attention was too much work when you're running on nearly no sleep. Before I knew it the bell rang and I was off to my next class before lunch.
I pushed past everyone in the classroom after the final bell rang. I had managed to avoid Edward all day even if I had to skip Bio to do it. I walked quickly throwing my backpack over one shoulder and throwing a black hoodie on. It was pouring outside so I fled to my car and started it. There was no sign of Edward so I backed up and exited the school area, finally. I was really starting to hate it here...
When I arrived home Charlie's cruiser was parked in the driveway. Great, just what I needed. I opened the door silently and ran for the stairs. "Bells?" Charlie asked. Ugh, great.
"Yeah dad?" I said, slumping towards the living room. He perked up when he saw me, so I tried to be as friendly as possible.
"How was your day? How's school? Make any new friends?" He slammed at me.
"It was okay, fine, and well Alice is nice, and she gave me a job at the smoothie sore..." I replied.
"That's great Bells! I'm proud of ya', I knew you'd like it here." Charlie said smiling. He looked so happy I just agreed to keep him that way, then slouched upstairs.
I decided to, for the first time today...check my phone. I clikced onto the homepage and there was 3 unread messages, all from Brent.
Bella!
I miss you, a lot, school here sucks without you. Even Jess asked how you were today. I'm thinking of driving up there for Christmas, maybe I can spend the two week holiday up there with you:). If it's alright with Charlie of course.
-Brent
Bellaaaaaa.
I very much miss your clumsiness.
That is all.
-Brent
Bella
You really need to check your messages more often, it's been hours:(
-Brent
The last message was from 3 hours ago, he was probably even more frustrated now, so I texed him back.
Brent:)
School sucks here too, I would much much rather be back in Forks with you. Tell Jess I said Hi I guess:P. And yes! That would be great, I'll be sure to mention it to Charlie, I'm sure he won't mind having you over for Christmas break:).
I'll try to check my messages more, and what clumsiness ;)?
Bella3
After texting him back I ran downstairs to ask Charlie. Christmas was still 3 and a half months away but I was still excited! " Dad!" I squealed, trying to find him.
" In the kitchen!" He called back. I ran to to the kitchen, barely containing myself.
" Can Brent stay here for the christmas holidays!" I asked excitedly. Charlie frowned...that was not what I was expecting or hoping for.
"Don't yo have any new friends you'd like to spend time with on the holidays, Bells?" He asked.
"Dad, I won't see Brent until Christmas...it's a long time away and I already miss him. And no, no I don't." I snapped. He frowned again.
"I suppose then Bells, I like Brent I just don't want you caught up in your life back in Forks, you're gonna' have to live here for a while, better to make the most of it." He half smiled then walked off to the bathroom. Oh well, at least it was a yes. I ran back upstairs to call Brent and tell him the good news.
Ring Ring Ring
"Bella!" A soft voice came from the other line. I was instantly in a better mood.
"Yes it's me, you're allowed to stay on the holidays!" I exclaimed, smiling.
"That's great! I'll just tell my mom, and I'll be driving up there the day break starts."
"Okay! Text me, I'm going to go do some homework. I miss you." I said, then I hung up the phone.
Instead of doing homework I flopped on my bed and fell asleep.
3 Months Later ( two weeks until Christmas holidays )
EPOV:
It had been three months since the last time I talked to Bella. But as creepy as it sounds, I still watched her everyday, so it felt like there was never any seperation at all.
Since that one night I snuck into her room, she has refused talk or even look at me. As much as it hurt, I have respected her wishes and stayed away from her at school, home, and even when she's working with Alice.
It has been hard, but I've been dealing with it by hooking up with random girls from school. I don't care if it's wrong, it's how I've been dealing.
But all of that is changing today, today she will talk to me, I know it.
BPOV:
Three months without Edward has releived a lot of stress in my life. I've been sticking to working, talking to Brent, and hanging out with Alice and her friends Rosalie, Jasper and Emmett. It was finally December which meant only two weeks until Brent came to visit! I had promised Alice that she could meet him, I'm sure that they will like eachother.
I packed my school bag and ran quickly out to my car, trying to avoid the frost bitten air. The car heater felt heavenly on my already frozen skin. When I arrived at school I met Alice as usual, then began making my way to my first class. I took out my iPod and stuck the earbuds in my ear , letting myself get lost in the sound while I walked to class. I must of not realized I was walking the wrong way until someone tapped me on my shoulder.
"Hey." They spoke. I froze up, it was Edward.
A/N: Hope you guys liked this, I've been working on it for a while, I'll try to post the next chapter up before I start school (which is on September 8th!) Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really appreciate it!:D3
