A/N: Hey to all the readers of this story....sorry for my lack of updates over the summer, I didn't have internet connection and was always working. I will still be updating this story, but I don't know how often, it just depends on the amount of homework. Not to mention I am having a little writers block. I kind of know where this story is going, I just need to get it there. However, if anybody has any suggestions leave a review and I'll get back to you. Now, to apologize for not updating for so long, I decided to give everybody a sneak preview of Chapter 9. Enjoy...and I'll try to get the rest of the chapter posted as soon as possible.
Also, thank you to everybody who reviews...I may not reply all the time but I do read them, which helps me keep writing! =)
Chapter 9. Sneak Preview
Bella's POV
After my encounter with Danny, I decided that I couldn't finish the rest of the day at school. When I left the classroom he cornered me in, I quickly made my way to the bathroom where I threw up what little I ate for lunch. Why did this have to happen to me now? Just when I was beginning to trust another guy, right after my kiss with Edward. Edward……I thought. I had to tell Edward, especially after what happened today. I'll admit, I never intended to tell Edward about my secret, I wanted to keep him safe. Telling him what had happened might put him in danger, but not telling him might be even worse.
After emptying the contents of my stomach, I quickly made my way to the sinks to wash my face. I looked into the mirror, and saw my reflection. My eyes looked red and blotchy from crying, tears were still flowing as I continued to try and wipe the pain from my face. As I brought my left hand up to my face, I realized another throbbing pain in my arm. I looked down and noticed that it was black and blue and swollen from when Danny threw me to the ground. I didn't think it was broken and I wouldn't go to the Doctor's even if it was. I figured I would put it on ice once I got home, maybe that would help the swelling go down. I drew my attention away from my arm and looked up to see what the other damage was done, deciding whether or not I could hide any of the bruises and marks with makeup. Fortunately, there wasn't a lot of damage done, just a few red marks on my neck from when Danny was roughly kissing me, nothing I couldn't cover up with a little foundation.
After grabbing some foundation and quickly putting it on, I quickly left the restroom and headed for the doors that led to my truck. I knew that if I left now, I would have a lot of explaining to do tomorrow, and I was prepared to face what I had to do, which was tell Edward what was going on. Maybe by some miracle, he would be able to help me. So it was settled, tomorrow before school, I would get up the nerve and tell Edward EVERYTHING. From the events in the alley, to what happened today, by the end of school tomorrow, Edward will know my secret.