Chapter Eight: Secrets

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What I listened to while writing is my sister playing Fatal Frame again.

Look JessicA Bella's Pov! She is most likely doing a happy dance right now.

I deleted my other story. I wrote the second chapter today, but when I reread what I wrote I just kept thinking, "Wow this is very very weird." So I stopped.

The thing that keeps me writing is peoples reviews. I wasn't going to finish this story. After I moved and everything I wasn't going to continue, but I went online and read what reviews I had and people said they really liked it. I got so excited I started to continue and I am happy I did. Thank you! I feel like I am going to cry with this happy moment.

This will be the first fanfiction I finish out of all the ones I have (They are just not posted up). This is my first Twilight fanfic though.

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BPOV

I sat up on my bed. Every place on me ached. I winced when I got on my feet. I looked at the clock it said 7:00. How long was I out this time? I walked over to my closet, got my clothing and went to the bathroom.

I looked horrible. It was worse than the times before. I couldn't even remember why he was so angry. I put on a baggy long sleeve shirt, baggy pants, converse, and fingerless gloves. I couldn't wear anything that was tight or else it would hurt. I looked at my face in the mirror. I had the big black and blue mark on my cheek. I also had a little cut on my forehead. I left my hair down hoping that maybe, just maybe, no one would notice. I hope to god Edward doesn't.

I went down stairs and looked at the calender. "No!" I missed a day at school. I hope Edward is not worried. I got the keys to my truck, walked to the car, opened the door, and sat in. I winced at the pain. Damn it!

Getting to class was hard. I gave my teacher the slip and sat down wincing. The kid next to me was staring at me. "What?" I hissed. His eyes widened and he quickly looked back at the teacher. I looked at the teacher and he was writing something on the board.

"Today is a special day. We will be writing a poem on what you thing about child abuse," The teacher said as he finished writing what he said on the board.

My heart was pounding as he was talking about child abuse. Was this just a coincidence? My heart started to beat more. I started breathing heavily. I raised my hand. "I don't feel well," I said and ran out as fast as I can and in great pain.

I ran to my locker and sat down in front of it. I didn't like this at all. I put my head in my hands thinking of what I should do. I can't believe I walked out of class. I sat there for what I felt like was five minutes. Five long painful minutes. I heard foot steps. They came and stopped right in front of me. The only thing I could think of was, please don't let it be Edward. Oh god don't let it be. I looked at the shoes and it was high heels. Edward would not wear that. I looked up and was shocked. It was Alice. She was looking at me.

"Bella?"

"H-hi." I tried to smile.

"Why are you on the ground?"

Damn. First Edward found me on the ground once and now Alice. Who was next Emmett? "Inspecting the floor." Inspecting the floor? I could not believe I said that.

"How is that working out?" She asked.

"Its dirty." Man did I come up with a stupid reason. Inspecting the floor? I could have said I was meditating. "How's it up there?"

She smiled. "Cleaner than were you are." She held out her hand. "Need help?"

I didn't want to be impolite so I took her off. Even though it hurt like hell. "Thanks."

"No problem. Is that a fashion statement your wearing?"

Oh god. What if she thinks I'm a weirdo for wearing this. "Yeah... don't be faggy, wear baggy." Oh god! I just said that didn't I?

She laughed. "You seem to really want to get that message out."

I must be looking like an idiot. "I better get going."

"Yeah. I'll tell Edward I saw you." I stared at her. "He's really worried about you."

"Why? Why would he be worried about me?"

"He ... Never mind!" She smiled. "I'll see you again Bella. Real soon."

She walked away leaving me confused and happy. Also in pain, but that was fading away as I looked back at what she said. Edward was worried about me. That made me so happy. He was thinking about me! But I couldn't help but think back at what she said. She said she would see me real soon. What did she mean by that? I shrugged. Probably lunch. I went to the girls bathroom and stayed there till second period.

The rest of my classes flew by fast. I couldn't help but think about Edward. However, sometimes when I did think about him, I thought about how he would react if I told him what was wrong with me. Why I wasn't here yesterday. How come the Blacks treat me like that. I longed to share that with someone, but no one would ever understand. I'm not sure Edward would understand either.

I walked into the cafeteria to see Edward siting at the table. I sat in front of him. "Hey Edward."

He looked at me for a few seconds. "Hey Bella."

I saw him smile a little tiny smile. It was really small though. "Is something wrong?"

"Can you come with me after school?"

I looked at his eyes. They were topaz again. "Sure." His smiled got a little bigger when I said that. I smiled back. It wasn't a forced smile like with Alice.

"Inspecting floors again?" He smiled at the joke.

I flushed. "How did you-"

"Alice told me. I have her for first."

"Oh."

"Does your cheek still hurt?"

"It's really black and blue but its okay. It should go away in a few days." I looked at him. He pushed his food toward me. "What?"

"Eat."

I smiled and took his pizza. "Aren't you hungry?"

"No. I just want you to eat. You look like you haven't eaten in a while." I saw anger in his eyes.

"Are you angry?"

"We'll talk about it later, Bella," he said.

"Lets talk about it now."

"No."

"Why!"

"Because it's not the right time."

I put the rest of his pizza back, got my stuff and walked out of the cafeteria. I heard Edward call my name. He called me a few times, but I just kept walking. I heard him following me. I felt his cold hand grab mine. It hurt but felt good at the same time. I stopped walking.

"Bella, please don't walk away again." He pleaded. "I'll tell you. I'll tell you the truth."

I looked at him. "The truth?"

"Yes. Just come with me."

"Where?"

"To my house. I'll tell you everything there."

"Promise?"

"Promise."

I let him take me to his house. He was quiet the whole way there. It wasn't the uncomfortable silence either, It was the comfortable one. He had one hand on the steering wheel and the other in my hand. I just remembered that I left school at lunch! I was skipping with Edward. How can my life rock and suck at the same time?

"Bella." I looked at him. "We're here."

This would have to been like the fifth time I looked like an idiot. I looked at his house. It was the most beautiful house I have ever seen. I didn't even notice Edward had my door opened, but when I did I got out. He held my hand and walked me into the house.

"Esme. Carlisle."

What! He wanted me to meet them again and while I look like this! I turned around to walk out the door, but Edward stopped me and turned me back around.

"Hello Bella," Esme said.

"Hi." Wasn't she going to ask why we aren't in school? Any normal parent would.

"Why aren't you two in school," Carlisle said.

Phew. Okay I got scared for a second there. For I second I thought his parents were not normal. "We...uh."

"I want to tell Bella the truth."

Esme and Carlisle looked at Edward. "You mean the secret?" Esme asked.

"Yes. About us and her."

Yay! He was going to tell me the truth. Wait? What about me? I looked at him as Carlisle spoke saying lets go to the living room.

In the living room. His parents were sitting across from Edward and me. Edward had his hand in mine. I Just kept staring at each of them hoping one would talk. I think Edward felt my discomfort and started talking.

"Bella, We um we...."

He couldn't get it out.

Carlisle talked for Edward. "We know what's going on between you and you father."

What? No! No. They can't know! I was panicking. "What do you- no you can't- there's nothing going-"

"Bella," Edward said. "Calm down and finish you sentences."

"What do you guys know?" I was confused. How did they know.

"We know that he is abusing you," Esme said.

Oh god, they knew the truth. They knew my secret. My heart was beating fast. I let go of Edwards hand and put my face in my hands. Damn it! I was about to cry.

"Bella." Edward spoke. "We think you should report it."

Report it? Ha sure. "I can't."

"Why not?"

"I reported it once."

"What happened?" Carlisle asked.

"Nothing they didn't believe me. Charlie told the people I fell down the stairs and they believed him. Everyone always believes him. All because he's a cop people think he won't do anything wrong."

"I'll go get Bella a glass of water. Carlisle come with me. That way Edward can talk to Bella alone." I watched as they left the room.

I looked at Edward. He was looking at me. "How did you find out?" Edward looked away not saying anything. "Your hiding something!" He looked at me with wide eyes. Most likely doing that because of my sudden out burst. "Tell me Edward. You promised!"

"Okay."

"How did you know?"

"Know what?"

"That Charlie was abusing me!"

"I went to your house."

"My house?"

"And I saw you laying on the bed."

"How did you get into my house?" He didn't speak. "Edward!"

"Through your window!"

"Through my window!"

"Yes! I climbed up to your window and went through!" Now we were both yelling.

"Why! Why did you go through my window!"

"I like you Bella! I really like you! I have this need to protect you and comfort you. I wanted to be by your side. I was worried when you didn't come to school. I just couldn't take not seeing you for the whole day. So, I went to your house. Seeing you like that ... made me angry! I wanted to hurt your father. Even kill him if I could. I ... I want to be with you, Bella."

He said he liked me! He said he wanted to be with me! I felt all soft and fuzzy. "I like you too, Edward."

He smiled but it faded away quickly. "That's not the only thing Bella."

I looked at him puzzled. "What more do you have to say?"

"I will just come out with it." I watched him. He looked like he didn't wanna say it. "I-"

"Edward." He looked at me. "You don't have to say it if you want to."

He smiled. "I want to Bella. You deserve it." I wondered what he was going to tell me. "Don't freak out and say I'm crazy okay?"

"Okay."

"I'm a vampire."

I stared at him and he stared back. Was this a joke? "You." I was shocked but shook it off. I really didn't care about it. "I don't care what you are. I really don't. I just care that your here with me. Without you I would still be alone. I want to be with you, Edward."

"Bella." He smiled. It was the best smile I have ever seen. He hugged me. It hurt but I loved it. I hugged him back. "Thank you," He whispered in my ear.

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