AN: So, I know it's still not quite what you guys wanted, but believe me… this all has a point! Bella and Edward will be together soon… read my bottom AN for good or bad news about the end of the story, depending on which is more important, the story or the ending! Review…and enjoy! Thank you!

PS. Oh, that person that asked me for more drama… yeah, they owe me a million virtual cookies for this one! Haha!

RECAP: I peered around a corner in the corridor, trying to see through the gloom, and that's when I saw them…

EPOV

There, in the darkest part of the tunnel where no light reached from the lit corridor that I was standing in, were two figures pressed against the wall. The one with his back to me had broad muscular shoulders, extremely familiar shoulders I realised with a start, and they blocked my view of the other person so I couldn't quite see who it was. Then it hit me… that set of broad shoulders belonged to Jacob Black, which must mean that Bella was with him.

He bent his head and started kissing up her neck and this exposed the top of her brunette head to me, confirming my suspicions that it was Bella, so I turned to leave them in peace as I had just promised her outside.

Then I realised something else… Bella had just been outside with my family. She couldn't possibly be in two places at once, could she? Then who was with Jacob. Then the brunette giggled again and I remembered where I had heard that irritating voice before. It belonged, I realised with a flash of white hot anger, to Jessica Stanley, a girl in my homeroom class who I had never really spoken to much before but came across as quite a slut if you believed the rumours.

She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled his lips to hers and I turned away, back down the corridor towards the exit, not wanting to see anymore. I didn't know what to do… should I tell Bella, or not? Should I break her heart and tell her the truth or should I keep quiet and let her stay with a lying, cheating bastard like Jacob? If I had hated him before, then I wanted to murder him now! I stormed towards the door, fuming and fully planning to take Bella in there and show her myself.

Then as I emerged from the doors Bella smiled blissfully at me and I knew in that moment that I couldn't tell her, I could never hurt her like that. So, I just smiled back and kept quiet. We all left the school, me riding shotgun in Alice's Porsche because Tanya had to leave to meet her father and I had ridden to school with her, and after an uneventful meal we returned home.

The next day I was woken up bright and early by my interactive alarm clock, which also goes by the name of Alice, so that I could go and meet Bella for breakfast. I hopped into my Volvo and drove to the lone café in the centre of Forks, where Bella was waiting outside for me. I hugged her quickly but fiercely and then we went in and sat down at a table.

"So, how have you been?" I asked, the moment that the waitress had left, having taken our order.

"Great!" she replied, and we dropped easily into friendly conversation, only pausing briefly when the food arrived, so we could thank the waitress and I could brush off her feeble attempt at flirting. Then, eventually, we arrived at the topic which I had been hoping to avoid. Jacob!

"What do you think of Jake then?" she asked conversationally, after finishing her mouthful and putting her fork down. It was clear from her face that she still had no idea how hard it was for me, I must have been a better actor than I had given myself credit for. I winced, but then attempted to answer her question in the same nonchalant tone that she had used.

"He's… nice." I said vaguely, shrugging my shoulders whilst hoping that she would take the hint and change the subject. Unfortunately, she didn't seem to notice my discomfort and continued enthusiastically.

"I know! He's so wonderful… and kind… and loyal!" she gushed, her eyes lighting up as she listed the features that she believed he possessed. It was positively nauseating. Then, as she spoke the last word, something snapped inside my mind and I lost control.

"Loyal? You don't know the meaning of the word!" I yelled, and she blushed, looking around as if to apologise to the people who were starting to look our way.

"Shh… what do you mean Edward?" she asked as she flapped her arms placatingly, trying to get me to calm down, now both perplexed and embarrassed.

"What do I mean?" I was still shouting, and I had stood up by now. "I mean that your perfect boyfriend is a lying, cheating bastard!" I released in a rush the very words that I had been thinking all night as I lay awake, and then instantly felt guilty and slumped back down into my chair again.

"I don't know what you're talking about Edward. Maybe you're just jealous because we have something special that you will never have!" She was shouting now too, her soft, musical voice sounding harsh and wrong to my ears, as she stood up to look me directly in the eyes. I instantly made my choice and my next words were softer, yet still cold, as I prepared to pour out my soul to her. I had reached the point of no return and I was about to jump.

"Of course I'm jealous Bella, but I wouldn't lie to you about this! Have you really got no idea?" I stated, looking her directly in the eyes.

"No I don't! Explain it to me!" she yelled, her eyes flashing with indignation. I took a deep breath and leapt.

"I love you Bella!" I said simply, before elaborating. "I have loved you since we met and it kills me every time I see you with Jacob. Then when the other day I see him with another girl, I try to tell you for your own good, and now I'm the liar. I will always love you Bells, but I can't do this anymore. We are done!" I had raised my voice again through my little tirade and I was now screaming again. All around us people were whispering, but I couldn't care.

She stared at me, tears streaking down her face and then she spoke, her voice low and unearthly flat. "And Tanya?"

"There never was anything there." I said, truthfully; I was done with all of the pretence. "She is a good friend but there will never be anyone but you Bella. When I close my eyes, your face is the only one that I see." I was close to tears now, so I got up, turned and started to walk towards the door out to the parking lot.

"Wait!" she whispered. I turned, and in her eyes I saw a flicker of something, just for an instant, that looked like a mix of love and sorrow. Then it was gone, as she saw the expression on my own face, and it was as if her face had just died. The light left her eyes and she crumpled down into her chair and started sobbing.

"Goodbye Isabella!" I said, and then I walked out of her life for good.

AN: OK, so don't hate me please! I know its stringing along a lot now but there are only TWO (you heard!)chapters left. Everything is starting to fall into place and this was just the only way I could do it. I hope to have it finished by the end of the week, so expect an update on Tuesday or Wednesday, then again on Thursday or Friday. That is unless I finish it sooner! Reviews help lots!!! If you haven't reviewed yet, please do and I will write faster.

Thanks so much to everyone who reviewed, the last chapter hit a record high again… 28 reviews, and it would be so amazing if I could beat that again with this one. Thank you! I love you all!

Charlotte-xoxo