Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or Macbeth.
Credit to Stephenie Meyer for the characters.
Chapter Seven
"The Beginning of a Lie"
I backed up, not sure how to react; it wasn't like I could run all the way down the mountain. There was no where I could run, no where I could turn, I was completely cornered. "Edward, please leave me alone." I begged,
"But Bella, I love you. Can't you see?" He started to walk towards me. Even if the sun was going down; it still caused his skin to shimmer.
I tried to back up as much as possible without falling off the mountain.
"Bella, that day, you told me you wanted to b- be a vampire just like me" He said slowly "And, if that's what it takes to get you back, I'll do as you want" He clenched his fists.
"No, please Edward stop it. I don't want to be a vampire anymore." I said quickly. "I want to be human, and forever be with Jacob, he's the one I love!" I breathed heavily,
Edward stopped, his entire body was frozen. "I just wanted to give you everything you wanted."
"Well right now, all I want is for you to go away" I found myself saying.
Edward began to back up, "Bella, I don't care if you love Jacob. Nothing will change the fact that you mean the world to me."
"I'm so sorry Edward; I just don't feel the same way."
He shook his head "No, we're so perfect for each other. Don't you feel it Bella? The feeling you get when we're together? That spark?"
"Not anymore…" I looked up, "But I know how you feel; because every time I see Jacob," I stopped and thought of Jake, "I feel sparks." I smiled, just thinking about him made my spine shiver.
"This won't change anything Bella, I've waited so long for you, and if it's going to take longer I can wait… But let me tell you this; I won't give up. You want to know why? It's because I love you so much, and that will never change." he said
"Edward, Jacob is the one I love, and I don't think I can ever love you like I once did" I said
He was at a loss for words. "I'm sorry you feel that way." And with that he turned and disappeared into the shadows.
My head spun, and I dropped to the ground. I tried to collect my thoughts; frustrated, and once again I wept. I dug my fingernails into the ground, my body was filled with anger towards Edward, he was ruining everything; every time I took a step forward in my life he caused me to take two steps back. I was so frustrated, and confused, all I could do is cry. I considered just laying here and never going home until I felt a hand on my shoulder. I stopped, and looked back, it was Alice.
"Hi Bella" She said softly.
"Alice" I gulped my tears back "What are you still doing here?" I asked wiping off my tears.
She cringed "I'm so sorry, I saw the whole thing… I didn't know. Edward told me he had something important to tell you, but I had no idea that you and Jacob were together. This is all my fault, I should have known better."
I stood up, holding her in my arms; I hated to see my best friend cry. "No, Alice" I said shaking my head "It's not your fault, it's mine. I should have told you"
No matter what Alice did, she would always be my best friend. She always thought of what was best for me. I couldn't hate her, never. She was and always will be my best friend.
I let go of her "Alice, I have so much to tell you"
We spent the next hour sitting on the grass. I told her every story with every detail. I told her of how I told Edward I wanted to become a vampire. And how he said no, and it felt as if I got punched in the stomach. I told her of how Jacob told me about imprinting, and how he said he loved me. I told her of how I was totally in love wit him now. I even told her about Edward's appearance in my room today. I told her everything, and she did exactly as a best friend should. She sat there, and listened..
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School was a drag. Edward was in my English class this year; it was usually the best period of the day, but today it was the worst. He stared at me the entire time, I tried to focus on Macbeth, but I couldn't. All of Shakespeare's words were like gibberish. And how was I supposed to concentrate when Edward was glaring at me? The bell rang, and I quickly collected my stuff and bolted out the door. In the hallway I felt him following me. Was he stalking me?
I quickly got my backpack out of my locker and headed out to the parking lots. I said goodbye to Angela, Jessica, and even Lauren as I saw them when I walked out. When I reached my car Edward was at the door waiting for me. At this point it was just getting creepy. "Excuse me" I said with my head down, trying to get past him.
Edward moved out of the way "Bella, can you at least tell me what I'm doing wrong?"
I got in and closed my door shut; I looked out my open window and stared at him. In a way I felt bad, I couldn't help but put my self in his shoes. I started the ignition, and all I said was "I'm sorry" and I back out of the parking lot heading towards La Push.
I really am sorry Edward.
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Jacob and I spent our day in the woods. We went hiking; well mainly it was falling for me. But Jacob carried me basically half way there. When we got to the top of the mountain I witnessed what was the most beautiful scenery I had ever seen. I felt like I could see the entire world from up there. I felt so free, as I breathed in the fresh nature air. Jacob smiled "Beautiful huh?"
"It's breathtaking!" I corrected,
He laughed; and I motioned him to come over to where I was. We watched the world below us together, hand in hand.
"So, tell me about your day"
I wasn't sure if I should tell him about Edward. I didn't want to worry him, because of me. I still cared about Edward as a friend. I knew Jacob would start something, knowing him. And seeing them fight would be my fault.
"It was fine" I lied, which made my stomach lurch. I hated lying to Jake, but I knew I had to. If he knew I would just make a bigger mess. I could deal with Edward on my own.
"That's good" He said with a smile.
I smiled back, inside I felt dirty and disgusting. I hated lying to Jacob, I wanted to tell him. But I knew for the safety of Jacob, his family, Edward, and his family, and myself; I couldn't tell him.
Authors Note: I'm just going to say it now, I didn't do my best on this chapter. I'm at a lack of creativity, but I'm working on it. Thanks so much for all the suggestions and reviews. I got a lot for Chapter Six which is amaazzing! I'll be writing soon. Thanks again!
