Growing up a Brandon
Chapter 8
BPOV
I got back to the empty apartment and threw my keys into the bowl which sat on the ledge right by the door. I walked down the hallway and into my bedroom, I switched my laptop on and dropped my bag on my bed. I walked into the bathroom and saw the my skin was a little pink from being out in the sun. I knew it wouldn't turn into a tan though, I was like a ginger, always burns, never tans. I sighed and went down to my desk and opened up my internet. Curious and nosy me I searched up Cullen to see if anything would pop up, and surprisingly enough a lot did. Many articles about Carlisle a few about Esme and her interior designing even a few about his brother. Wait a minute... I clicked open an article about Columbia football from a few seasons ago. I was greeted by a huge picture of a curly brown haired boy, cute dimples and a massive form. No way ! Emmett ? Emmett is Edwards adoptive brother ? Wow, what a small world! I returned back to the search results and found an article on Edward. It was from a few years ago. There was a picture of him at a piano in a ball room. He looked so engulfed by whatever he was playing. I read the title of the paper. HOSPITAL CHARITY A SMASH.
Edward Cullen, son of the infamous surgeon Cullen shows off his musical talent as he plays at his father charity event last night. The crowd loved the entertainment and event and the charity raised over 100,000 dollars for the sick, for more coverage on this story see pages 3 and 4 in entertainment.Wow, the Cullen's sounded like really amazing people. I knew Edward must fit in well with them, he was pretty amazing himself, so selfless and caring, putting himself last to everyone and everything, he was one of a kind.
Flashback
Edward and I were playing in the backyard, away from the others, it wasn't because we didn't like them, they just liked spending most of their time making fun of me, and Edward said that we didn't need to be around that. Edward took my hand and led me to the bush in the corner of the yard. He found some twigs that had fallen off the tree and started to twine them. He made a circle and finished off whatever it was with some white flowers that were in the grass and stuck them in. He put it on my head.
"There now you're a princess." I smiled and blushed. I remember telling Edward that when I got out of here that I would become a princess, I wanted that more then anything, I told him that he could be the prince and we would live in a big castle and have as much fun as we wanted.
"Thank you Edward," I kissed his cheek. "But what about you? You're a prince but I don't see your crown." I teased him.
"I'll make mine next time we're allowed out, I don't have enough time today to make it." He smiled sadly at me. I smiled at him and hid my crown.
"Then we can both play together tomorrow." I said, taking his hand as we walked back to the door. I was seven at the time and Edward was ten. That night Edward read to me and hummed my lullaby before bed as always and kissed my forehead like he did every night.
"Goodnight Isabella."
"Goodnight Edward." I yawned before falling asleep. I woke up what fell like a few hours later to find rummaging through mine and Edwards drawers looking for our personal items.
"Where are they?" He yelled. Taking my clothes out then throwing the drawer across the room. It smashed into the wall, making a loud noise and I jumped as the broken box fell to the ground. I sat up and looked at Edward, he looked at me with wide eyes and shook his head, He mouthed words to me but I could understand what he was trying to tell me, he put his hands together and put them to the side of his head. Sleep? He wanted me to go back to sleep? But I couldn't, not with the noise.
"Ahh I see that you're awake my dear." He growled, the sound of his gravely voice making me sick. "So now you can tell me where your stuff is."
"It's in the drawers."
"Don't lie to me you little bitch!" He slapped me across the face and tears started to well up in my eyes. That really hurt. I heard Edward cry out when I was hit, I looked at him and shook my head subtly. pulled me out of bed and then left the room. He returned a minute later holding a wooden bat, my eyes widened.
"Do you know what the punishment is for lying little girl?" I shook my head. "Well then, this will be fun." I wanted to throw up. What kind of sick twisted man would take pleasure in hurting young children. He took a few practice swings then took a step towards me. He pulled his bat and arm back. I snapped my eyes closed waiting for the bat to hit me, but it didn't come.
"NO!" I heard Edward yell and saw him jump in front of me right before the bat came into contact with my body.
"Dammit boy ! Next time I try to give out punishments stay the fuck out of my way." yelled before storming out of our room. I was crying hard now, and bent down to see if Edward was alright.
"Edward?"I cried out. He was lying in a ball holding his stomach. I could hear him crying so I knew he wasn't dead. But I was still scared. I picked up his head and put it in my lap. I cried and played with his hair.
"Edward why did you do that? Why did you jump in front of me?" I cried even more now. Edward wasn't supposed to get hurt. He didn't do anything. It's all my fault.
I heard him cough as he looked up to me. "I couldn't let him do that to you Isabella. You don't need to be in anymore pain." I was still crying.
"Please don't cry, it wasn't your fault okay. I know it's what your thinking and you need to know that I did it because I love you and I don't like seeing you in pain. I would do it all over again if I had to." His legs relaxed so that he was lying straight instead of all curled up in a ball. He winced as he rubbed the tears off my cheek, one hand still rested on his stomach.
"Edward, you're my best friend and I love you too, but please don't ever do that again okay?" He looked away. "Edward promise me, promise me that you won't jump in front when I'm getting beat or punished."
"I'm sorry Isabella, but I can't promise you that. I will always protect you. And that is a promise." That night we fell asleep in each others arms.
Edward truly was my best friend. If it weren't for him, I probably wouldn't be here right now. Edward never did stop jumping in front of me when I was being punished. We took care of each other in that house. We were each others safety nets, we trusted no one but each other and we got through it because we weren't alone. By the time I was eight I no longer wanted childhood things, I wanted to grow up so I could be done with the orphanage. My experience there had caused me to grow up much faster. I was always more mature then my classmates growing up. Even Alice, she always wanted to play dress up or dolls when we were small, I never wanted to, I preferred to be alone and read a book. Books reminded me of Edward and how we would take turns reading to each other. Of course we only had five books but we never got tired of them.
"Bella?" I snapped out of my day dream as Alice entered my room. "I just put the groceries away. What would you like for dinner?" I smiled at her.
"It's okay Alice I'll make us something." She smiled and agreed before going to watch some tv.
I got everything that I need to make baked spaghetti and started cooking.
"So Bella. Alice muted the tv and turned around leaning on the back of the couch, she had a little goofy grin on her face, that could only mean one thing.
"Who did you meet Alice?" I asked laughing. Her eyes narrowed.
"How do you know I met someone?" She questioned.
"Because you get a goofy grin every time you meet someone that really interests you." She dropped her jaw and laughed.
"I do not !" she laughed, throwing a pillow at me but it came up short of the kitchen.
"Alice I know you too well, trust me you do. And no throwing pillows at me ! Not my fault I can't contain my little pixie excitement and get caught when wearing a grin." I laughed back sticking my tongue out at her. She just stared at me. "Soooo... ?" I asked waiting for her to gush about him.
"So what?" She asked innocently.
"What do you mean so what ? What's he like Alice ?"
"Wouldn't you like to know." She stuck her tongue out at me and turned back around to watch tv again. But I knew her better then that. Three... two.. one... Right on cue she turned back around.
"Alright I can't take it. He is sooooo good looking, he has blond wavy hair, blue eyes, a southern accent and a hot body." She moaned, "Bella he is everything I want in a man. He was such a gentleman and really easy to talk to." She gushed, her eyes sparkling as she explained him to me. "His name is Jasper and guess what! He goes to Julliard too!"
"Wow Alice that's amazing! I'm really happy for you! Is that why you took so long grocery shopping?" I exclaimed as I drained the water from the pasta and mixed the sauce in before putting it on the table. She walked over and sat down as we started to eat.
" Maybe...So what about you Bella? How was your day?"
"It was good. The campus is so nice! And I made a new friend. I can't wait till we start. I'm really excited."
"That's great Bells, I agree with you there, I am just itching to dance." We finished the rest of our meal in silence and did the dishes before going back to our rooms. I checked my phone which was blinking red.
Unknown number.
Hey Bella It's Rosalie! I'm busy in the next few days due to school starting back up but I was wondering if you wanted to go for a coffee then just sit at campus again next weekend? Emmett would be joining us if that's alright?
I added her into my phone before replying.
Sure! That sounds good!
Rosalie Hale
Alright see you in a few days then :)
goodnight!
Goodnight!
I stripped my clothes off and changed into my pjs before I crawled into my nice big bed hoping for a peaceful sleep.
Alright well that is chapter 8. I'm thinking of doing some Edward's POV next chapter what do you think ? And I hate to be a begging author but reviews would really be amazing. Then I know if you guys like it or hate it. THANKS FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE ALERTED AND FAVOURITED ! it puts a smile on my face.
Her Name Is Bella
P.S it really bugs me that when I transfer my story over to fanfic it deletes some words. So I try to fix it the best I can. Sorry if some don't make any sense!
