A/N:
Hey guys! For those of you who have read any of this story and reviewed/alerted it I am very grateful to you. I had to put this story on the back burner for awhile now. These have been the busiest two years of my life. I got engaged, planned a wedding and got married, moved twice, graduated college, and started two new jobs.
I honestly just ran out of time to spend on this story. My schedule is a lot calmer now so I decided to get back into it and finish the story. I hope everyone will give it a chance if you haven't already and for those of you who have read what's posted I hope you will stick with it because I have it all outlined and ready to go.
So thanks to everyone for taking the time to read this ridiculous AN and for giving my story a chance.
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A New Life
Chapter 14
BPOV
The next moring, I woke up with a smile on my face for the first time in two weeks. I knew that Edward and I didn't have an easy road ahead of us but I was done being miserable. I would face what came at us with my head held high as long as I had him by my side.
I took a shower and had a quick breakfast before Emmett and I decided it was time to head to school. I was almost to my truck when I noticed the shiny silver volvo in my driveway. I smiled, but my good mood was almost soured by the growl I heard coming from the overprotective big brother beside me. He was still very unhappy with Edward considering he knew exactly what happened between Edward and I at the party a few weeks ago.
"Emmett stop," I scolded him with a frown, "I love him and he's not going anywhere so be nice."
"Whatever," he grumbled and headed to the passenger side of the truck.
Edward was already out of the car and headed toward my side. I met him half way and was immediately wrapped in his arms. He placed a quick kiss on my lips and looked at Em warily.
"Good morning Emmett," he said polietly while grabbing my hand. I wrapped my fingers around his and gave them a squeeze to let him know I was on his side. I loved my brother but Edward was just something he was going to have to get used to because I wasn't letting him go anywhere.
"Morning," Emmett muttered and then to me," Are we going or what?"
"Um actually, I was hoping I could give you a ride this morning Bella," Edward asked sheepishly. I smiled.
"That's sounds nice," I answered and tossed Emmett the keys to the truck," You can take the truck today Emmett."
Emmett just caught the keys and grumbled while walking to the driver side door.
I turned to Edward and began dragging him to the car, "Are you ready?"
"Yes," he answered me and brought us to the passenger side door to open it for me.
I got in and waited for him to get to his side. Once he was in he leaned over to give me another kiss but was interrupted by Emmett who was impatiently beeping the horn and waving his arm out of the window.
"Gross guys!" he yelled," let's go, I don't want to see that stuff."
I groaned and pulled away as Edward grumbled to himself and started the car. He backed out of the driveway and headed toward the school.
The ride to school only took ten minutes and before I knew it we were pulling into the parking lot and he parked the car next to Alice's it was a small school, it seemed that everyone was standing in the parking lot...and they were all staring at us. I went to open the door but paused with sudden nervousness.
Edward must have noticed my apprehension but wasn't fazed. He simply got out the car and came around to my side to open my door.
He held his hand out to me," It's now or never Bella. Don't pay any attention to them."
I put my hand in his and let him pull me from the car. As soon as I was standing, he placed a kiss on my lips so forcefull and passionate I couldn't help but respond.
When we broke apart, he leaned his forehead against mine," I love you and I don't care what anyone has to say about it. Let's go"
He put his arm around my shoulder and led me into the school while everyone stared at us with shocked faces. I forced myself not to care. Edward was at my side and that was all that matters.
We went our separate ways when we entered the school to go to our own lockers. Edward kissed me once more and told me he would see me in first period history.
Thinking about History class brought a new round of butterflies as that was a class that Edward and I shared with Rose. I still haven't spoken to Rose since that night at the party. She has had few choice words to say to me though. Mostly slut, whore, bitch, and homewrecker. I try to avoid her at all costs but she still manages to fling an insult my way whenever I happen to be in hearing distance.
I still felt guilty about how things happened between us but I can't bring myself to regret Edward. It may make me a terrible person, but I love him and am glad we are together now.
I took a deep breath to calm my nerves, slammed my locker closed, and made my way to history.
EPOV
I made it to history class before Bella and secured us two seats in the front of the classroom far away from Rose and her heavy glare. I knew Bella would want to be as far away from her as possible given the current situation. I have apologized to Rose a hundred times but she wasn't hearing it. I knew today would be worse now that everyone knew that Bella and I were officially together.
I felt her before I saw her and lifted my head to meet her gaze. She stood nervously in the doorway biting her bottom lip. She took a moment to compose herself before making her way to the seat next to me.
Unfortunately the teacher started class before I could make sure she was alright. I tried to pay attention to the lesson, but I had a hard time concentrating when she was sitting next to me and I can't comfort her.
I was finally able to relax after she caught my eye and winked with a sly grin.
Now I was having trouble concentrating for a completely different reason...
BPOV
I caught Edward adjusting himself after I winked at him and couldn't stop the blush from forming on my face and neck.
He noticed and let out an involuntary groan, catching Mr. Jones's attention.
"Are you alright Mr. Cullen?"
I snickered and received a glare from Edward.
"Yes I'm fine, thanks."
The teacher accepted his answer and resumed his lesson. I smirked again, as Edward glared at me. I ignored him and tried to take notes.
After what seemed like an eternity, the bell finally rang for second period and we went to our separate classes after a quick kiss goodbye. I watched Edward leave before turning to go to my own class. Unfortunately, Rose had other ideas and was waiting for me as I turned the corner.
She placed herself directly in my path and sneered as she spoke.
"You know this will never last, right? He will get tired of you and move on, just like he did to me."
I tried my best to remind myself that I was the reason she was so angry as I answered her.
"Rose I'm very sorry for what happened, but Edward and I are together now. We love eachother and that's not going to change. I'm very sorry you are hurting, but I refuse to let your petty comments bother me or make me doubt our relationship."
I stepped around her to head to my next class still feeling guilty, but also feeling good about my relationship with Edward and our future together.