Chapter 21

"He's my boyfriend, that's why," Bella said, rolling her eyes.

"Movie night is our thing," he whined. Their freshman year he couldn't figure out why he hated Jacob Black so much. He was a nice enough guy. He treated Bella right, but Edward simply could not stand him.

It wasn't until the summer before sophomore year did he realize why.

Edward wasn't sure when he realized he was in love with Bella, but knowing it had only increased his hatred for Black.

"Yeah, well, did I say anything when you brought Jane to our movie night?" she asked, placing her hands on her hips.

"Yes. You did. Repeatedly. Hence when we discussed it being our thing," Edward said, reminding her of the pact. She huffed.

"Well, that's because she talked too much and everyone you date is under qualified. So your dates aren't allowed," she said in such a rush Edward could barely understand. He laughed bitterly.

"And Black I supposed is perfectly acceptable," he argued.

"What do you have against him? Jeez, you two act like your competing for something," she shouted. She was officially fed up with Edward's attitude.

"He's already won," Edward muttered, walking out her room and down the steps. The Swans were on their double date night with his parents.

"What did you say?" Bella asked, thundering down the steps and following him into the kitchen. He twisted the cap off a water bottle and took a swig.

"Nothing. Forget it," he said, blushing. He hadn't meant for her to hear.

"Right. If you have such a problem with my boyfriend, why don't you just stay home," she said, feeling angry tears floating in her eyes.

"Like hell," Edward shouted, pushing off the counter and walking toward her.

He didn't know what possessed him to do it. He didn't know why he did it. But all at once, her small face was in her hands and he was kissing her lips.

He bruised her mouth, angered that anyone else would get the privilege of kissing her lips. He wanted to be the only one.

Before he could solidify that, the doorbell rang and Bella pulled away suddenly, her hand covering her mouth.

"We shouldn't have done that," she whispered, knowing her very sweet and very loyal boyfriend was on the other side of the door. And yet, she wanted nothing more than to pull her best friend's mouth back on hers.

Edward didn't offer any words of apology or regret. He simply stared into her eyes until she found the strength to walk away and open the door.

"Hey, ready?" Jacob asked, a smile taking over his face. His eyes snapped up as Edward pushed his way through the door and walked out. She followed him, leaving Jacob on her doorstep.

"Where are you going?!" she shouted. He turned to stare at her. She didn't want him to leave, but with a final look he did.

Within a week Jacob and Bella were officially over.

This whole chapter is a flashback. Just so that we're clear.

A question that keeps popping up: Will Edward and Bella have a HEA.
Guys, if I answer that now, it will take away from the story. I am a fan of HEAs but I'm afraid I can't give you a concrete answer.

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