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-Shalaina

BPOV

After another few days, I left the hospital. Edward refused to let me go back home because of Charlie, but I assured him I would be fine, and said he'd let me stay until the court date.

We had finally got the detective to give us a trial case for a lawsuit against Charlie. It was set for this coming Friday. If we won I would get to move away from Charlie, but if the jury didn't think he was guilty of doing all of this to me, I would have to live with him until I turned 18, and was actually legally aloud to leave. I wouldn't be 18 until the next year, when I was a senior.

Edward finally let me go when we pulled up into my driveway, and actually walked me to my door.

"Bella, if you need anything or if he hurts you in anyway, you have to call me and I'll be here. No matter what the situation, call me."

"Okay, Edward, I'll be fine I promise." God, he just met me, and he already can't leave me alone for two seconds. I guess he liked me? I mean I liked him, a lot, but I doubt he ever wanted to be more than friends. He was just being a good friend that's all. He was Adonis and I was Bella Swan, the plain, unpopular, geek girl.

"Really, Bella. I'm serious."

"I know you are! Just go! I'll call you later and confirm that everything is a-okay." I smiled at him reassuringly.

"Okay, goodbye Bella." He gave me a small smile that didn't reach his eyes, looked at me seriously for a second, then walked to his car.

I watched him drive down the road, then walked inside. I hadn't seen Charlie's cruiser in the driveway, so he wouldn't be home yet. I quickly ate something because I didn't know when he would be home, and walked slowly up the stair. Taking to big of steps or stomping too hard would hurt my ribs that were currently being healed. My wrist was also in a sling, so I tried hard not to bump anything. I got to my room and shut the door, locking it in the process. I laid down on my bed and tried to take a nap, while I had peace and quiet on my side.

About an hour later I heard a banging on my door, "Bella! Bella! Open this damn door! BELLA! NOW! Open the door!" Charlie yelled at the top of his lungs on the opposite side of the door.

I stayed calm. I knew he wouldn't hurt me because I was already hurt. Although, he did give me some pretty scary threats. I walked to my door and threw it open, "Yes?" I asked.

"You little-"

"Just STOP!" He looked at me shocked that I had actually gotten the guts to talk back to him, "I'm already hurt! I have a broken wrist and four broken ribs! You think people won't start to wonder if I just happen to fall down the stairs again? Or if you even touch me I'll scream, and our neighbors seem to snoop enough that they would definitely hear me. So, go ahead do something, see how far it gets you." I was amazed that I said that. I didn't think that I would ever have the bravery to talk to Charlie like that. I wouldn't be in the house much longer anyway, with the court day coming up very fast and all.

Charlie stood there shocked. Then he simply turned around and walked back down the stairs, grumbling to himself about how he was going to get me sooner or later.

I slammed my door shut and went back to my bed and went to sleep, being careful not to hurt myself in the process.

The next morning I got up, and my wrist was aching, my chest felt like there was a fire going on in there or something, and I looked like I just got hit by a truck. A very large hit-and-run truck accident. I trudged to the bathroom, got into the shower and stood there in the scalding hot water, I finally got out when I felt like I just stepped into hell.

I grabbed a pair of loose fitting jeans and a sweatshirt out of my closet and put them on carefully. I put my arm back into its sling, then walked downstairs. I grabbed a granola bar, Charlie wouldn't know, and didn't even bother making him breakfast. I might pay for it later, but he can cook for himself, he's not fucking helpless.

I drove to school with Clair De Lune playing quietly. As soon as I stopped my truck in its usual place, Edward was there opening the door for me. I hadn't even shut it off before he was there. I turned the key, and it slowly stopped growling. I hopped out of the cab, grabbing everything I needed on my way out.

"Clair De Lune?" Edward asked curiously, "You like classical music?"

"Yeah, it just seems to calm me down. Why?"

"Clair De Lune is just one of my favorites." He smiled a crooked smile, that could melt you heart to nothing.

I hadn't realized how long it had taken me to reply, until we were already at the doors of the entrance to the school, "Bella?" He asked warily.

I snapped out of my trance, "Hmm?"

"Are you okay?"

"Oh, yeah perfect. So, Clair De Lune is really one of your favorites?"

"Yeah. Like you said it really calms me. It's so peaceful." I really liked this guy.

"Wow." I whispered.

"What?" He asked amused.

"Nothing. I just didn't know that."

"There's a lot of things you don't know, but I would like you to know them." I looked at him and he had a wary expression on his beautiful face.

"I'd like that. I'd really, really like that."

"Good." I realized he had walked me to my first hour door. At least I got to talk to Alice in this class.

"Well, I'll talk to you at lunch, Edward." I just loved saying his name.

"Okay, goodbye Bella."

I waved slightly as he walked down the hall. I hurried to my usual seat by Alice, who was already seated and as hyper as ever.

"So, what's going on with you and my brother? There's something there. You guys were meant to be together."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold up. Your brother and I are just friends. There's nothing going on." I tired to hide my blush, but she picked up on it instantly.

"Oh, come on Bella, I know you like him. I see the way you look at him, and you're way better than Tanya, or any of her skank friends."

"Tanya?" Tanya was the most popular girl in school. Although I couldn't say she was exactly pretty, but let's just say she's given her V Card to every guy on the football and basketball team.

"Yeah, she's been all over him since we got here, and he's seriously annoyed by it." I felt instantly relieved to hear that.

"Oh, that's good." I tried not to sound to super excited. Tanya was definitely not Edward's type. She actually asked her parents for a new nose for her birthday, which she got, but they're so cheap they got her one that moved here from Mexico. You can just imagine what that looks like.

Just then the teacher started talking so we got quiet.

Lunch came very slowly. I tried to hide my excitement about seeing Edward again, only after about 3 hours. But my excitement quickly faded as soon as I saw Tanya running up behind Edward, practically humping him through his jeans.

"Hey, Eddie! You wanna set with me at lunch today?" She was running her hand up and down his arm.

"Tanya, how many times have I told you not to call me Eddie? It's Edward! And no I will not sit with you. I'm sitting with Bella and my family!"

"Fine," she sounded like she just got turned down for another boob job, but then perked up again, "you'll come around eventually."

H just shook his head and walked over to our table. He sat down by me and sighed, "She just won't give up!"

I giggled, "What you don't like being groped by the school slut? Why, everyone seems to just love it."

He looked at me and raised his eyebrow, "So, you don't mind her being all over me?"

My mood quickly faded, "No, not really." I whispered so only he could hear.

He put his finger under my chin and lifted my head up, "Don't worry. I prefer brunettes." He smiled his breathtakingly beautiful smile. I blushed furiously and he chuckled.

"So, are you doing okay today? Any pain at all?"

"Well, this morning I felt like I was just hit by a truck, but now I don't really feel anything. I put Charlie in his place last night too. So, I don't think he'll be bothering me until the trial on Friday."

"Really? What'd you say?" He smiled in delight, but yet had a cautious hint to it.

I told him the whole story about last night with Charlie and how I stood up for myself. He smiled through the whole thing, laughing when I told him Charlie just turned around and walked away. Edward was a true friend, and to be honest I wanted to be way more than just friends, if you didn't already figure that one out.

And there you are my friends. Chapter 7. I'm sorry I've been so slow recently, I just don't seem to find time. Of course when I start to right one of these I get really busy. Ugh. Anyway, enjoy the rest of the story. J -Shalaina