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I'm back, I don't have much to say other than thank you for the reviews and hope you guys are liking the story. Don't think Rebekah is gone from the story now, she will come back when she is needed. Maybe in ten chapters?
VERY IMPORTANT-
So, I realized I do need to change the timeline a little bit in this story. In this story, Bella came to Forks as a sophomore. When Edward leaves, she is just starting out her junior year and is only 17. Now, it is January and they are still in their junior year.
Also, do you guys want other POV's? I have been writing just in Bella's so far, but If you guys want a sneak peek into other people's minds, let me know
Chapter 6
BPOV
"I will never leave you again," he said sincerely and for some crazy reason, I believed him.
It was sprinkling outside, so I quickly got out of the car and ran to the porch. I turned around and saw Edward still in his car. I awkwardly waved and he gave me a crooked smile in return, then sped off.
I slowly walked into the house and called out, "Dad?"
"Bella?" Charlie called as he jumped up from the couch, "Isabella Marie Swan, where in the hell have you been?"
I flinched as I took in his appearance. His clothes were crumpled and his eyes were glassy. He looked like he hadn't slept or shaved in days.
"Dad, I am really sorry. I know how worried you must be- "
"No, Bella! You have no idea. What in the fuck have you been doing," He yelled.
I cringed away, Charlie never cursed in front of me. My lips started to quiver, "I am really sorry. There was an emergency."
"Emergency?" He asked.
Oh crap.
I had no idea what to say, "Yes, Edward-"
"What?! What does that Cullen boy have to do with any of this?"
"Let me explain, dad. Edward was really upset about something, there was a miscommunication and he would only listen to me. Alice came here to drag me to Los Angeles so I could talk to him."
"You should have told me, Bella. I am your guardian, I should know where you are. I came from Harry's funeral to find you gone. You have no idea how worried I was."
The tears that have been threatening to spill over finally did, "I am so sorry, dad. I should have told you but I was really caught up in the moment."
"Bells, don't cry. It's ok. I do have to ground you though, this is so unlike you."
"Yes sir, I understand."
"So, are is Cullen back then?" He asked.
He has a first name, Charlie.
"I think they all are, but I do not know for sure yet. I'd have to ask them," I whispered.
"Bells, they hurt you so much. If they do come back, I do not want you running back to them with open arms. Give it time."
I understood what he was trying to tell me, but self-preservation was not something I was great at.
"I will dad. I love you, and I am really sorry about Harry. I know he was your friend."
Charlie coughed, "Yeah, he was. I love you too, Bells."
I went to him and gave him a hug, "I am really tired, I'm gonna call Jake then head to bed."
He mumbled something that I didn't hear, but it sounded like an agreement so I went with it.
I walked over to our landline and picked it up, then dialed his home phone. As it was ringing I twirled the cord in my hands. No one answered so I had to leave a voicemail.
Of course.
"Hey, Jake, it's me. I just wanted to let you know that I am okay, and I made it home. I am grounded, so you'll have to come to me if you want to hang out. Call me later, okay?"
With that, I hung up. I had to keep it pretty vague in case someone else listened to it other than Jacob.
I ran upstairs to my bedroom and went inside. It was empty so I decided this would be a good time to wash the weekend away. I grabbed sleep shorts and a tank top, then ran to the bathroom.
I took a quick shower, then got ready even quicker. As I walked back into my bedroom, I noticed Edward sitting on the bed.
I smiled and said, "Hey."
"Hey," he whispered back.
I was not sure where to sit so I opted for pulling the rocking chair next to bed and sitting in that.
He reached over and grabbed my hand, "Who is Jacob?"
"He's my friend, he helped me a lot while you were… away."
"Yes, Alice was thinking about your friendship while we were in Italy. He's a werewolf?" He asked curiously.
"He is." I said back.
"Bella, werewolves are dan-"
I cut him off, "Vampires aren't? I am sorry, Edward, but that is extremely hypocritical."
"Okay, we will discuss him later. Let's talk about us."
"Okay," I whispered nervously. I looked down at our fingers intertwined and sighed.
He put his other hand underneath my chin and lifted my head so my eyes would meet his.
"Bella, I am sorry. Sorrier than you can even comprehend. I just wanted to give you a chance at a happy life, you deserve so much more than me. I never meant to hurt you, and I will never hurt you again if I can help it. Please forgive me."
I looked up at him confused, "Edward there is nothing to forgive, you didn't love me anymore. You didn't need to stay with me out of guilt."
"Bella, don't you understand? I do love you, and I always will. I only left because I wanted you to have a chance at a life without me. I am not good for you, but I can't be without you. I went to Italy because I thought you were dead, and I had no meaning for life if you were not alive."
"What? You love me?" Tears spilled over.
"So much, more than anything. When I left you, I couldn't even act like a normal person. I struggled to make it through day, even minutes. I would have come back and begged you to take me back, had you not come to Italy. I was weeks if not days away from coming back to you and asking for you back. I love you, Bella."
I looked up and him in bewilderment, "It never made sense for you to love me, that's why I believed you so easily. I don't even know if I believe you now, you hurt me so much."
"Let me prove it to you," as he said that he started leaning forward towards me.
I didn't even realize what was happening until we his lips were centimeters from mine.
"Please don't," I whispered and leaned back.
He stared at me with pained eyes, "I've lost my chance, haven't I?"
"I am sorry, Edward. I just do not know if I can trust you anymore. I want to, I want to so much. I just can't," I said as tears continued to pour from my eyes.
"It's okay," he choked, "I understand. I'll earn your trust back somehow."
"So, where does that leave us? I don't want you guys to leave again, if you actually loved me you won't me leave again." I cried.
"We will stay here and protect you from Victoria. I will always be here if you ever need me. I'm going to earn back your trust and get you back, no matter what it takes. I will never leave you again, Bella. I love you so much, and I hope you still love me." He said so sincerely, it was so hard not to just take him back right then, but I needed time. Time would help me believe him.
"Are you coming back to school?" I questioned.
"All of us are, I'll see you tomorrow?"
"Yeah, I'll be there. See you then."
With that he moved towards the window and looked back at me, "I love you, Bella. Never forget that. I will earn your trust back, even if it's the last thing I do."
He jumped down and in that moment, I realized how exhausted I was. I laid down on the bed and tried to get some much-needed sleep.
And once again, I cried myself to sleep.
OH BELLA WHY ARE YOU SO STUBBORN? I never understood in the book how she took him back so fast. Anyways, this is totally a BellaxEdward story it might just take some time.
These two conversations were really hard for me to write but I hope you guys liked them.