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Growing up a Brandon
Chapter 10
Bpov
I woke up the next day at nine. I sighed and got ready for the day. I was done by nine thirty so I grabbed my over the shoulder purse an apple and my lyric book and decided that since it was a nice day I could go and sit out in the courtyard before my first class of the day. I made my way across the street and through the campus until I sat at a stone bench that was off to the side of the court yard. I hummed the tune that had been stuck in my head since I met Rosalie a few days ago. I wrote down more lyrics that hopefully fit. I wonder if Rosalie would help with the music. I'd have to ask her on friday when we go for coffee. I looked down at my watch and almost choked on my apple. I was going to be late for my first class if I didn't hurry I grabbed my lyric book and ran to my class which thankfully was lyrical composition and I made it just on time. The lesson dragged on but after a half and hour, it was over and now I was headed to an hour of voice training. It was a private lesson and it went okay. I was nervous as hell but I managed to not completely butcher the pieces I was given to sing. After the hour was up I relaxed as I left the room, my teacher was a bit uptight. It was quarter past noon and I was done for the day. I could get used to this. I smiled as I entered the courtyard. I walked slowly on the stone pathway soaking up the sunlight.
"Edward!" Someone screeched. I turned around and saw Tanya, Edward's fiancee running towards him. I kept walking but stopped when I saw her glaring at me as she straddled him and shoved her tongue down his throat. Gross. I'm sorry but you are in public have a bit of decency. I don't think anyone wants to see that. I saw Edward push her off and turned around to face me. My face flushed from embarrassment; not only from what I had just witnessed but that he caught me staring at their display. Edward said something to her and turned back to me. Oh no. He's going to want to talk. I started to run back to my apartment.
"Bella! Bella!" I ignored his calls and didn't stop running until I was safely inside my apartment. What just happened? I shook the image of ... them out of my head. I went to my room and played around with my piano trying to create the tune that I wanted for my song.
The next few days passed by rather quickly. I didn't have anymore encounters with Edward and it has been a little over a week since I talked to him. A part of me felt guilty for avoiding him but the other part said that this needed to be done. I couldn't just pop up into his life and expect things to be like there were when we were children. He had a life now. He was getting married for christ sake! I wouldn't do that to him and I wouldn't do that to myself. I don't need any trouble. It was Friday today and I had just finished my dramatic arts lesson and was now headed to the fountain by my apartment to meet Rosalie and Emmett.
Hey Rose I'm just on my way over
to the fountain that we talked about
let me know when you are here! :)
I was just rounding the corner the fountain in view when my phone vibrated.
Rosalie Hale
Hey Bella already here ! We're just
sitting at the fountain. Emmett
brought someone I hope you
don't mind!
Not at all!
I replied almost at the fountain now.
"Bella over here!" I saw the blond goddess wave me over.
"Hey Rose." I smiled at her. "Where's Emmett?" She pointed behind me.
"Bella ? Rosie that's who your new friend is! Bella ?" He smiled his dimply grin and pulled me into a hug.
"Hi Bella ! Rose never stops talking about you I'm glad that she found someone she can be close with."
"Emmett... can't ... breathe..." I huffed out.
"Put her down you big goof." Rose said hitting Emmett.
"Opps sorry Bells. Sometimes I forget how strong I am." He said while flexing.
"Don't mind him Bella he's always like this. Ah here you are. Bella this is Emmett's brother-"
"Edward." I gasped out. Rosalie raised an eyebrow at me.
"Hello Bella." Edward said shyly, his eyes boring into mine.
"You two have already met?" Rosalie questioned.
"Sorta." I chuckled.
"Bella and I have know each other for a long time." Edward replied with a small smile. I immediately felt guilty for avoiding him.
"Wait a minute. Is this Isabella from-"
"Yes." Edward cut off Emmett. His eyes softening and searching mine. "Bella could I talk to you for a moment?" I just nodded. "Excuse us for a sec."
"We'll go get coffee while you guys talk." Rosalie nodded at me. They left and I turned to Edward. He had a pained look on his face.
"So... I didn't get a text or call." I felt terrible.
"I know Edward I'm sorry. I wanted to but I thought it would be better if I didn't... get involved." I looked up at him and he looked even more pained then before.
"Can I ask why?"
"I just... You have a life now Edward. You have a new family and friends and you're getting married! I didn't want to just come out of now where and screw that all up. Your fiancee already doesn't like me and I don't need drama and I don't need to add stress to your guys relationship. I guess I feel like I would be more of a burden in your new life than a support system." I looked at him and saw that his face had relaxed.
"Is that it?" I nodded. And he laughed.
"Why are you laughing?" I asked a little angry.
"I'm sorry Bella but you had me worried. I thought you were ignoring me because you never wanted to talk to me or see me again. I thought you hated me because all I am is a reminder about our nights at the orphanage. You silly beautiful girl. You could never be a burden in my life. Even though we've been separated for twelve years you are still my best friend. I don't just want you in my life. I need you. You are the only person that truly understands me." He finished pulling me into his chest. "And for your worries about Tanya. Don't worry about it, if she doesn't like our friendship then oh well she's just going to have to deal with it. Because I lost you once and I don't plan on losing you again." I looked into his emerald eyes looking for some kind of lie but his bright eyes only showed the truth. I relaxed into his embrace.
"I missed you Edward."
"I missed you too Bella." His kissed my head and let me go.
"Everything okay?" Rosalie asked as her and Emmett came up to us holding coffees for Edward and I.
"Better then okay." I smiled reassuringly at her. She smiled back and we spent the whole afternoon together. When it started to get darker out I offered them to come over to my apartment but they said they had to get going. We all agreed to meet up and hang out again soon. I found Emmett to be hilarious and even though I've only met him twice he feels like a big brother to me. And Rosalie, it feels like I've known her my whole life. I'm glad I moved here with Alice and met these wonderful people. Speaking of which they should meet her soon! I'm sure they'd love her. Rosalie and I talked about her helping me with my song and she agreed excitedly! She's never done anything like it before and she couldn't wait to do it for my song.
"Honey I'm home!" I called out to what appeared to be an empty house. Awkward. I went into the kitchen and found a note for me.
Bella,
Went out to dinner with Jasper don't wait up ;) see you in the morning!
Alice
Well then. Looks like I'm on my own. I sat down on the couch and ordered a pizza before turning on the tv. Nothing good was on so I decided to pop in a movie. The Bridesmaids menu popped up on the screen and I pressed play. I was laughing like crazy and a half hour later the pizza arrived. I felt bad for the pizza boy. I was still laughing like mad when I answered the door. He probably thought I was crazy... Oh well! Man was I in a good mood. Every since fixing things with Edward and having a blast with my new friends I was genuinely happy. That reminds me!
Hey it's Bella. Yah know your best friend.
Thought I should text you. So yeah... heres my number.
Wow could I be anymore awkward? I threw my phone on the couch and put a few pieces of pizza on a plate before resuming my movie. Ten minutes later my phone vibrated alerting me to a new message. I wiped my hands off and answered.
Edward Cullen
Oh so now I get your number? :P
you are always so pleasantly awkward. It's cute.
Dammit he noticed!
Well you know me little awkward Bella.
So what's up?
His reply came a few minutes later;
Edward Cullen
Well I was busy but my plans got cancelled
so absolutely nothing. And bored outta
my mind. Wbu?
Just watching a movie.
Hey do you wanna come
over for a bit since you are
so bored?
Edward Cullen
Sure! See you in tenish mins!
Okay let me know when you are here
and I'll buzz you up!
I smiled. I was finally getting to hang out with my best friend and this time there would be no hiding, we wouldn't be scared for our lives. wouldn't be here to yell at us or beat us for hanging out together. We would finally get to be normal.
Bzzz Bzzz
I ran to my door and pressed the button. And buzzed him in.
Edward was up in a few minutes.
"Hey." I said as I opened the door.
"Hey Bella." I took his coat and hung it up in the closet.
"So do you want a tour?" I asked him with a chuckle as his eyes widened at the sight of my apartment.
"Sure." He breathed out. I started to walk to the kitchen and he followed.
"Well this is the kitchen," I motioned in front of me. "And that is the living room." We had walked into the living room.
"Nice Tv." He got out. I smiled and lead him to the hallway. Of course he would love the Tv.
"So this is my sister Alice's room." I opened the door and he peered in. His jaw opened slightly. And I smiled to myself full of pride. We walked over to the next room. "This is our guest room." I opened the door to the neutral coloured room. It was the smallest of the three. And finally I led him to my room.
"And this is my room." I threw the door opened and led him inside. "Each room has an en suite and a walk in closet." I said. I looked up at him and noticed his eyes had locked in on my piano.
"Play something for me." I whispered. He sat down and I smiled at him encouragingly. The notes filled the room and I froze. It was so... familiar. The song came to an end and Edward looked up from the piano.
"Bella what's wrong?" Edward came and sat beside me on the bed. I realized that I was still frozen.
"I... I know that from somewhere. I know that song." I started to hum the tune. After a minute I gasped. It was my lullaby.
"My lullaby..." I whispered, "The one you used to hum to me in the orphanage." I choked out, looking up at him.
"I didn't realize. I'm so sorry Bella I should have never playe-" Edward started.
"No Edward, don't apologize. It was nice to hear it again. It just shocked me. It's been a while." I smiled up at him.
"Come on." I grabbed his hand. "Let's go play some Xbox. I'm lethal in Call of Duty." I said winking at him. He narrowed his eyes at me.
"Really well we'll have to see about that."
Edward and I played CoD for a few hours. I must say he was pretty good. We were pretty even for wins. It was around twelve and we decided to watch a movie. I was leaning against Edward and half way through our movie my eyes started to droop close. My head was on Edwards chest. I could tell he was asleep because his breaths were slow and even. The tempo of his breathing put me to sleep. That was the first night that I fell asleep in Edward Cullen's arms.
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