A/N: Hope you enjoy the new chapter! Took me a bit longer to write as I wasn't too sure what I wanted to happen in it, but I think it turned out well! :D
Bella:
I turned around and saw almost everyone was looking in my direction and Edward's retreating Volvo. I just decided to ignore that stares, and walk towards my group of friends. They were also all staring, so again, I just ignored it.
"Who was that then?" Lauren asked, the first person to attempt to break the silence.
"Edward." I replied shortly, not wanting to tell her everything about mine and Edward's relationship.
"How old is he then? About 40?" Lauren asked, laughing at her own joke.
"He's 25." I said, again keeping my answer short.
"Isn't he a bit old for you?" Why won't Lauren just shut up already?
"Nope." I said, popping the 'p'.
"I think you're lying. Why would anyone, let alone a 25 year old, want to go out with you, you little slut?" Lauren sneered.
"Just shut up! Everyone knows you're reputation with guys; you've probably been with at least 50. So, I think that makes you the slut. Now, as much fun as it is being interrogated by an annoying girl who is so fake and who I hate, I have to be going. Bye!" I said, and started to walk away. I heard who I thought was Angela adding something.
"Why do you always have to be such a bitch to everyone, especially Bella? You know why I think, because you're jealous because no guy wants to spend more than 5 minutes in your company." Angela said, before catching up with me.
"Wow, Ange! I think that's the first time you've ever stood up to someone!" I said, hugging my best friend.
"I'm fed up of Lauren waltzing around like everyone loves her, when really everyone hates her." Angela said, seething with rage.
"Fair enough. Anyway, how did you date with Ben go?" I asked Angela once we were far enough away so the others wouldn't hear.
"Great! Oh, Ben is just…amazing…it was so great, and romantic, and just…perfect. Like him! He ended the date by asking me to be his girlfriend, and then kissed me. I know it's soon, but, I like him so much Bella, so, so much." Angela said, smiling dreamily the whole time.
"He sounds really sweet, and it's most definitely not too soon. Edward and I openly say we love each other, and we haven't been going out long." I told her.
"What? Who mentioned love?"
"You didn't have to; it's written all over your face!" I said, and Angela immediately covered her face with her hands.
"What? I…I'm…we're not…I don't…lo-love him…do I? Oh my god, Bella, I think I'm in love! What if he doesn't love me back? Of course he doesn't, we only started dating yesterday!" Angela exclaimed.
"Angela, I'm sure he feels the same way about you. I mean, you two have liked each other for years!" I said, and Angela calmed down immediately.
After that I walked into English, my first lesson, and hoped people wouldn't say anything more to me.
Finally, the day was over. I still had most of the girls calling me sluts throughout the day, but after first lesson I found a way to block them. At lunch I ate in the library, just to get away from them. I was happy now, though, because it was finally time to see Edward. All the name calling and talking behind my back was worth it, though, because Edward made me so incredibly happy.
When I walked out to the car park, I saw Edward was already there, sat in his car, waiting for me. I smiled at the fact he remembered, just as he looked up and spotted me. He smiled at me, and I smiled widely back. My smile was likely to be incredibly goofy, but I didn't care.
"Hey you!" Edward said as he got out the car to give me a hug.
"Hey you." I replied, and gave Edward a quick peck on the lips.
"How was your day?" Edward sweetly asked.
"Can we talk in the car? People are already looking." I said, and I noticed Edward glanced around. He nodded, and went round to open the door for me. Then, he quickly walked round and started driving off again.
"That bad?"
"Oh, just, you know, getting called a slut all day…" I said, trying to play it off.
"What! Seriously? Some people can be so immature." Edward said, looking really angry.
"I'm sorry…" I muttered, looking away from him.
"No, sweetie, no, you don't have to apologize, you've done nothing wrong. It's those people at school who are the ones who need to apologize." Edward said, smiling at me. When we got back to his apartment, I gave him a proper kiss, seeing as it was only a peck in the car park.
"Love you sweetie." Edward told me again.
"Love you too."
******ONE WEEK LATER******
Over the week, Edward and I created a routine of one night I would stay at his, the next he would stay at mine. Also, Angela told Ben she loved him, and he had said it back without a second of hesitation. I was so happy my best friend was happy, she truly deserved Ben.
"Hey Bella!" Ben said cheerfully as I walked over to him and Angela.
"Hey Ben, hey Angela, how are you guys?" I asked, just as cheerfully.
"Great, bit nervous though, because I'm meeting Ben's parents tonight. I hope they like me!" Angela said.
"I'm sure they will, Ange, what's not to like?" Ben told her, kissing her softly.
"You guys are too cute!" I said, and they just laughed at me.
"So are you and Edward!" Angela said back.
"Oh my god! We should totally double date some time!" I squealed, and Angela agreed quickly, as did Ben.
We all separated to go to our first lessons, and everything was as boring as ever. I almost cheered in celebration when the bell went for lunch. I quickly walked down to the cafeteria to meet up with Ben and Angela, who were waiting at our table along with Mike, Jessica, Tyler and Eric.
"Hey guys." I greeted as I sat down next to Angela. Everyone resumed their conversations but I kind of tuned them out as I ate. I was hungry, so all I was focusing on was my food. I wasn't really paying attention, but I heard everyone had gone silent. I looked up, and saw they were all looking at me.
"What?" I asked, and they laughed at my confusion.
"We asked how things with you and Edward were going." Mike said.
"Oh, right, yeah, great…Why the sudden interest?" I asked, still confused as they should know by now that at lunch I don't input in to the conversation.
"Uh…well…there's sorta a rumour going round…that he's…uh…cheating on you?" Mike stuttered, looking scared, and he should be.
"SERIOUSLY? YOU LISTEN TO THOSE STUPID RUMOURS? HOW DARE YOU ACCUSED EDWARD OF CHEATING ON ME, HE WOULD NEVER DO ANYTHING LIKE THAT! ANYTHING! YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW HIM! WHO ARE YOU TO ACCUSE SOMEONE YOU DON'T KNOW OF SOMETHING LIKE THAT?" I shouted, before storming out of the cafeteria. I noticed most people were looking at me, but I didn't care. Stupid high school gossip.
Hey, sorry to interrupt your day, but this idiot at school just told me about a rumour going round that you're cheating on me. He asked if I believed it, which of course I don't, so I shouted at him and ran out of the cafeteria. Love you xxx – B
I quickly typed the message, and sent it to Edward. I didn't know if he would reply, and was kind of regretting sending him the message. Least he knows that I don't believe it, because I completely trust him.
Hey sweetie, I'm so sorry you have to put up with those jerks. Don't be sorry for interrupting me, I love hearing from you. I just want you to know that I would never cheat on you, I love you xxx – E
I smiled as I read his text. Edward always made me happier and calmer.
Love you too, thanks for making me happier, like always. Can't wait for tonight :D Love you xxx – B
I sent while walking towards my next lesson. There were still a few minutes until the bell would go, but I wasn't going back into the cafeteria.
Same love, who's are we staying at tonight? Love you xxx – E
Mine…if that's ok with you. I have something planned ;D Love you xxx – B
In truth, the think I had planned was to become more intimate with Edward…a lot more intimate. We hadn't really talked about anything like this, but I knew I was ready. After I sent the text, the bell rang so I put my phone back in my bag and sat at my desk.
I was really anxious for the end of the day, for several reasons. I hoped to get home before Edward so I could make sure everything was tidy and neat and ready. As soon as the last bell rang I all but ran to my truck and quickly sped off. Once I got back I quickly went up the stairs (thankfully without tripping) and went straight to my apartment. Edward hadn't arrived yet, so I quickly tidied everything up. I heard a knock at the door so I rushed to answer it.
"Hey!" I said, a little out of breathe from all my running around.
"Hey, you sound tired?" Edward asked, chuckling softly.
"Yeah, I ran to the door." I said while blushing. I ushered Edward in, and we went over to the sofa.
"So, what is this thing you have planned?" Edward asked, grinning at me. I quickly kissed him, realising I hadn't done so far, before answering him.
"I'm ready." I said simply.
"Ready for what?" Edward asked looking genuinely worried.
"Ready to lose my virginity to you." I said, getting embarrassed. I decided to kiss him to show what I meant it.
"Are you sure?" Edward asked me.
"Yes, I've been ready all day."
"Wow…" I said, breathless at what Edward and I just did. To begin with, it was slightly painful, but that soon went. Edward was so careful, and loving. He was so perfect, and made all my first time nerves go away. Throughout it he kept reminding me how much he loved me, and I did the same. I'm so glad he was the one I lost my virginity to.
"That was really amazing." Edward said, kissing me again.
"I love you so much." I told him again.
"I love you too, thank you for sharing that with me, I wish I could have shared my virginity with you too, I'm sorry." Edward said, hugging me. It wasn't the best of hugs though, seeing as we were lying down.
"You're welcome, there's no one else I would rather share it with. And don't be sorry, it's not your fault. Oh, and Angela and I have agreed sometime we are going to have to go on a double date, Angela and Ben and you and I." I told him, smiling.
"Are you sure about that? I don't mind doing that, but are Angela and Ben ok with it?" Edward asked, sweet as ever.
"Yeah, Angela is more than ok, judging by the squeal she did when I suggested it. And Ben will do anything to make Angela happy."
"Ok, but, he would even go shopping with her?" Edward asked in pretend disbelief.
"Yeah, you know, I was thinking about going shopping some time…fancy coming with me?" I asked, laughing at the look on his face.
"Umm…really? Uh…wouldn't…umm…Angela or someone go with you?" Edward stuttered.
"I'm just joking, silly!"
"Oh, pheeew! That's a relief!" Edward said, looking happier again.
A/N: So, Edward and Bella did it for the first time! What do you think?
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