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Bella POV
Well, it turns out I did hurt my ankle, just a sprain. Thankfully, nothing was broken. The doctor said that the reason my ankle had stopped hurting was that the adrenaline pulsing through my at the time had distracted my brain from focusing on my ankle. After sitting in Edward's car and resting the adrenaline had subsided. As I got out of Edward's car with Alice and Rosalie in front of my apartment, the pain had taken me by surprise and I had fallen into Rosalie causing us to tumble on the ground.
"Bella?" Edward's voice rang out worried at the same time Emmett's voice called," Rosie?"
"I'm fine!" Rosalie gasped standing up.
"I'm so sorry Rosalie! I fell over my shoe." I said still on the ground.
Emmett had jumped out of the car to make sure Rosalie was okay. I had never seen him move so fast except when the ice cream man was near.
I was just about to get up when I felt strong arms around my waist helping me up. At the same time this happened I heard the faint "click-clicks" of something coming from the direction of the bushes nearby. Paparazzi.
"Thanks." I said blushing turning towards Edward as he released me.
"Your welcome. Are you sure you are okay?" He asked worriedly.
"Yes, I'm fi-" I started to respond but was cut off by the shouting of an unfamiliar voice.
"Bella! Bella! Bella Swan!" A sleazy looking man ran up to us snapping pictures as he went. "Is it true you are going out with Mr. Cullen here?" He said pointing towards Edward.
'I wish.' I thought to myself. "I'm sorry but I really must be going." I said and smiled at Edward and said bye to everyone. Then as fast as I could without showing that I was favoring one ankle I walked swiftly to my apartment door.
Edward gave me a crooked smile and then left with Emmett and Jasper before the man could get anything more out of them.
After I had told Alice and Rosalie about my ankle they had insisted that I have it checked. The doctor said all I could do for a sprained ankle was rest it, ace bandage it and ice it.
When Edward had found out that I sprained it he kept insisting that it was his fault. How he came to that conclusion was beyond me. Obviously it wasn't, due to the fact that I was the one who fell into him, but he wouldn't listen to me. He called me everyday to see how my ankle was doing. He was being ridiculous but it was nice to know that someone cared that much.
"He cares about you Bella. He likes you, a lot. You're his whole world." Jasper told me as I hung up the phone as Edward had called me again to see how my ankle was doing.
The month of October whizzed in. Alice and Rosalie were getting more frustrated about something. Alice had opened her new store, and that seemed to take her mind off of whatever she was annoyed about. I sang while Rosalie modeled the new clothing. Emmett who was originally Rosalie's bodyguard, still did his job at this event and he would yell at any guy who came to close to Rosalie or gawk at her. It was quite funny to watch.
On Halloween everyone came over to my apartment. Emmett insisted on dressing up as a gorilla and scaring all the kids who came to my door on Halloween night. Let's just say it didn't end well. One mother didn't especially enjoy her son crying on Halloween night and well, you get the picture.
"I'm sorry Mrs. Smith. I think he was dropped a lot when he was a baby." Alice said to the women after she had yelled at Emmett.
She just huffed and walked away with her crying child.
Then November came quickly and it had been four months since I had first met Edward. Which meant four months since I had been really ever truly happy since my break up with Jacob Black. I just felt happy and safe around Edward. There was also one month till Alice's wedding. Her and Rosalie were still getting frustrated and I had no idea why. Finally I think the frustration got the best of them one day after I had my album signing and they both vented.
"Why can't he just do it already!" Alice groaned.
"I know! They are perfect for each other. Perfect and totally blind." Rosalie stated.
"What are you talking about?" I asked.
"He is going to lose his chance!" Alice practically screamed.
"If he doesn't do it soon I will strap him in a chair and sit him right in front of her and make him say it or he won't be able to get up from the chair!" Rosalie huffed.
"What?" I asked confused.
"Can't they both see how well they get along with each other? I mean seriously they both like each other! I have never seen them both so happy before in my life until they met!" Alice groaned.
"He is just waiting for the right moment! But it's been four freaking months! His clock is winding down." Rosalie sighed.
"I'm totally confused." I said.
"I mean they both feel the same thing when they touch!" Alice said.
"Why does he make it so difficult! Just ask her out!" Rosalie groaned in frustration.
"WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?" My impatience finally got the better of me.
"What?" They both asked confused staring at me.
"What were you just talking about?" I asked slowly.
"Edward and you." Alice said.
"If you guys don't get together soon I will tie you both to a chair and make you share your feelings for one another." Rosalie huffed.
"This is what you guys have been annoyed about the past month?" I asked in disbelief.
"Yes." Alice groaned. "I mean you guys both like one another yet your blind! You are totally blind to what is right in front of you!"
"Do you know how stressful this is?" Rosalie yelled.
"Oh my god. Seriously!" I laughed. "Listen. Edward likes me only as a friend! Okay! I like him so much more then that but if we can only be friends then that is fine! I just need him, in one way or another!"
"Bella." Alice said slowly. "He likes you so much! There is so much evidence in front of both of you that you are SO blind to."
"See! That's why we are so stressed! I swear I am going to hit something!" Rosalie stormed.
In the middle of November I did a concert to promote my album. I sang many songs that night. I still remember going on stage and singing songs that were some of my favorites on the CD.
"Here's one song that I feel that shows you what I have felt a while back." I said to the screaming crowd.
*** Remember these are songs from her break up with Jacob Black!
After all you put me through
You'd think I'd despise you
But in the end I wanna thank you
'Cause you made that much stronger
Well I thought I knew you
Thinking that you were true
Guess I, I couldn't trust called your bluff
Time is up, 'cause I've had enough
You were there by my side
Always down for the ride
But your joy ride just came down in flames
'Cause your greed sold me out in shame, mmm hmm
After all of the stealing and cheating
You probably think that
I hold resentment for you
But uh uh, oh no, you're wrong
'Cause if it wasn't for all
That you tried to do
I wouldn't know just how capable I am to pull through
So I wanna say thank you
'Cause it
Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
Makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter
Never saw it coming
All of your backstabbing
Just so, you could cash in on a good thing
Before I'd realized your game
I heard you're going 'round
Playin' the victim now
But don't even begin feelin' I'm the one to blame
'Cause you dug your own grave
After all of the fights and the lies
Guess you're wanting to hurt me
But that won't work anymore
No more, uh uh, it's over
'Cause if it wasn't for all of your torture
I wouldn't know how to be this way now
And never back down
So I wanna say thank you
'Cause it
Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
Makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter
How could this man I thought I know
Turn out to be unjust so cruel?
Could only see the good in you
Pretended not to see the truth
You tried to hide your lies
Disguise yourself through
Living in denial
But in the end you'll see
You won't stop me
I am a fighter
I ain't gonna stop
There is no turning back
I've had enough
Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
Makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter
Thought I would forget
But I, I remember
Yes I remember
I'll remember
Thought I would forget
But I remember
Yes I remember
I'll remember
Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
Makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter.
I remember the crowd swaying back and forth as I moved onto my next song.
You have a way of coming easily to me
And when you take, you take the very best of me
So I start a fight cause I need to feel something
And you do what you want cause I'm not what you wanted
Oh what a shame, what a rainy ending given to a perfect day
Just walk away, ain't no use defending words that you will never say
And now that I'm sitting here thinking it through
I've never been anywhere cold as you
You put up walls and paint them all a shade of gray
And I stood there loving you and wished them all away
And you come away with a great little story
Of a mess of a dreamer with the nerve to adore you
Oh what a shame, what a rainy ending given to a perfect day
So just walk away, ain't no use defending words that you will never say
And now that I'm sitting here thinking it through
I've never been anywhere cold as you
You never did give a damn thing honey but I cried, cried for you
And I know you wouldn't have told nobody if I died, died for you
Died for you
Oh what a shame, what a rainy ending given to a perfect day
Every smile you fake is so condescending
Counting all the scars you made
And now that I'm sitting here thinking it through
I've never been anywhere cold as you
After my concert Edward had insisted on driving me home. It was just Edward and I.
The song we were listening to had just finished and two men came onto the radio and started a conversation that Edward and I had heard so many times before that it was getting old.
"Don, have you heard the rumors about Miss Swan and Mr. Cullen?"
"Yes I have Ryan." Don responded. "Apparently they are going out."
"Do you think they are?" Ryan asked.
"I'm not sure. I'm sure we will be keeping an eye on those two though." Don said.
"They would make a cute cou-." Ryan started but was cut off my Edward who had pressed the power button with his hand.
It was silent then and Edward sighed. "This is what I hate about being famous, they watch your every move." His eyes seemed to harden.
"I agree. They should just let people live their lives and not make up rumors about things that most of the time aren't even true." I said.
Edward nodded in agreement. "Bella… there is something I have been meaning to tell you for a while now and I don't know if you feel the same way but I don't want it to be too late. I've already pulled my luck enough as it is."
"What is it Edward?" I asked looking up at him.
He stared back at me. His eyes bore into mine. "I-" Whatever he was going to tell me was interrupted by the ringing of a cell phone. He stiffened and his jaw hardened. He then sighed and pulled out his cell phone out of his pocket. He looked at the number then flipped open his phone. "Hello?" He said into the phone. His expression turned wary and then agreeable as the conversation continued. "Okay. … Yes I will do it. … Okay. … Yes. … Tomorrow? I guess. … How long? … Oh? ... Okay, but I will need to get back by December 8th. … Great. … Thanks. … Yup, bye Jared." He snapped his phone shut and sighed. 'That was my manager. He wants me to go to Europe for about three week to promote me CD. I guess I leave tomorrow."
"Are you going to miss the wedding?" I asked my heart sinking.
"No. I will get back two days before."
"Okay. Well have fun." I said sad that he was leaving.
"I'll try. It would be more fun if you were there with me. " He said smiling down at me. I blushed and looked down as we pulled into my apartment.
He stopped the car and looked down at me as we came to a halt. "Bella what I was saying before was that I li-" He was cut off by the yelling of Alice and Rosalie's voices. Crap. I forgot they were coming to my apartment tonight.
"I'll stop by before I leave tomorrow Bella." Edward sighed.
"Okay. Thanks for driving me home." I said as I got out of the car.
"No problem Bella. I'll see you tomorrow." Edward said.
"Bye." I said and closed the car door shut. "Hey guys." I said as Rosalie and Alice came running up to me. My mind was racing as I thought about what Edward was going to tell me.
"What's wrong?" Rosalie asked immediately as she saw the expression on my face.
"What? Oh, nothing." I said shaking my head.
"Bella!" Alice said placing her hands on her hips studying me. Her eyes widened. "Did Edward?"
"What? Oh no! I don't know! He was trying to tell me something but then we got interrupted- twice." I added not wanting them to feel bad for what they were going to tell me.
"Oh! Bella! I'm sorry!" Rosalie said.
"What did he say?" Alice chirped jumping up and down.
"Um…well he started like there is something that I have wanted to tell you for a long time now and I don't know if you feel the same way and he doesn't want it to be too late and then his phone rang." I sighed.
"Oh my god!" Alice gasped.
"Guys! Stop! That probably wasn't what he even meant!" I sighed again.
"You know it was." Rosalie said excited.
"Let's go inside, I'm tired." I said and headed towards the direction of the apartment.
"You really don't see yourself clearly Bella." Rosalie said catching up to me.
"Your impossible!" Alice groaned running up beside me.
Rosalie and Alice left in the morning to say bye to Edward. Translation: Going to go make him spill on what he was going to tell me.
Edward came over to my apartment at one. I was watching TV when he came. I quickly shut it off and went to the door.
Edward stood there, handsome as always. He came in and we made small talk. He didn't have a lot of time because his flight was at three. He really only had a few minutes.
"Bella." He said staring at me. "What I was trying to tell you last night. I need you to know before I leave, but there isn't that much time for me to explain. Here." He said pulling out an envelope from his jacket. "Read this and I will explain everything to you when I get back. I don't want to lose you. I'm sorry I can't tell you everything now. But read this and hopefully it will help, though it won't do as good as it would be if I was in person. But what I need to tell you now is that- that I like you, Bella. A lot. Ever since I first met you I have had the biggest crush on you. "
I froze not trusting my ears. He continued.
"I just had to tell you that before I left. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me."
"Edward I-" I started but was cut off by the honking of a horn.
"I have to go. Bye Bella." He said hesitantly because I still haven't moved yet. I grabbed his hand and pulled him into a hug. The electricity splurged through my body and then faded.
"I like you too." I whispered in his ear.
"You don't know how long I have been waiting for this moment." He smiled a crooked smile at me.
The horn honked again.
He sighed and waited a few seconds then released me. I could have stayed forever in his arms."Bye Bella." He said giving me one last hug and then left through the door.
"Bye Edward." I smiled as he closed the door behind him.
I watched as Edward left through the door. I stood rooted in my spot for who knows how long, silently.
Then hesitantly, I picked up the envelope and slid my finger underneath the flap and pulled out the letter. I started reading.
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~Twihard22