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Confusion filled my features as I tried to make sense of what he was saying to me. "Ok…" he didn't need to say anything I didn't want to just sit here in the parking lot. Edward turned to me with a look that made me think I had misunderstood him. "You want to go to my house?" His eyes swung to the front of the car.
"No Bella I mean lets get out of Forks. You and me, lets just go." My brain was slow at processing his words. Leave the only town I'd ever lived in? My family? As irrational as it seemed I laughed. A loud crack of a laugh erupted out of my mouth and before I knew it I was doubled over. It wasn't his words that had been so comical but maybe the way he said them or his expression. I quickly sobered up though when he didn't join in my amusement. "I'm serious. Why can't we? All I want is to be with you it doesn't matter where we are." His words warmed my heart but I didn't know if I could honestly agree to this. Being with Edward like that would be a wonderful life but not seeing my parents or friends again would be hard to deal with.
"I don't know if I can do that."
"It would fix our problems." Damn, he had me there. If we ran away together our parent's fighting would no longer be an issue. "You think about it and I'll be at your house tonight with my things." Without another word he pulled out of the parking lot and onto the highway towards my house. Like last night with Esme I watched all the life around me speed by. Only this time I was memorizing it in case I didn't see it again for a while or ever. Edward kissed me as I was getting out of the car and the few brief seconds our lips were pressed together the world stopped. Unfortunately it resumed when I shut my door and he drove away. The house seemed more empty than usual even though I was used to there being nobody home after school. I decided if I was even thinking of leaving I'd better call Alice. Not a conversation I wanted to have but that needed to happen.
"Bella I'm glad you called." Her concern stabbed me but I kept the sadness from my voice.
"Sorry I haven't called a lot but I've been trying to deal with all this…stuff."
"Things just got worse." Just another reason leaving had so much appeal. Now that everyone thought I was pregnant it would be tougher than before when I told the truth.
"I know." She stayed quiet for a bit then finally she sighed into the phone.
"I'm going to miss you." How could she know? Edward didn't know her well enough to tell her and we were the only two people who knew.
"Why?" Her reply was to laughed humorlessly.
"Come on Bella I know you and Edward are planning to run away together. It would actually be really romantic if I wasn't going to miss you so much." Once again hearing her say this stung. I'd messed up so many peoples lives just because of my foolish puppy love. No, that's not what this is and I knew it. What me and Edward have is deeper than what most people our age share.
"I don't know what else to do." More silence. Not a good sign when Alice doesn't have a solution.
"I know, I understand I'm just going to miss my best friend." Her voice broke on the last word and already I could feel the tears in my own eyes. "Love you Bells."
"Love ya Ali." I used my nickname for her that I only called her on rare occasions. Hanging up the phone broke my heart and I had to wash my face by the time I'd finally stopped crying into my pillow. My mom opening the front door brought me up but I didn't go downstairs. Talking to her would only bring on more tears and I could hardly explain to her what was the matter. I closed my eyes and tried to imagine what she was doing by the noises. A tap at my window snapped me out of my head and found myself staring into Edward's green eyes. Despite knowing that this wasn't a happy visit I couldn't contain the smile that spread across my face. I opened the window and helped him in.
"Did you decide what you want to do?" Ok I guess we weren't wasting any time with hi's.
"Yes. I'm going with you." He just nodded once. I'm sure he knew I would choose that all along.
"Did you pack your stuff." I blushed remembering how I had spent my afternoon crying like a baby. Edward couldn't tell though because I'd made sure to clean my face of any evidence.
"No sorry it will only take a minute." I was surprised at how calm my voice was considering I was scared and heartbroken. I didn't pay much attention to what I was packing, just grabbed as many shirts and jeans, sweaters, anything I could because I had no idea where we were going. Hopefully Edward had at least some type of plan for us. As I started getting books and other things I thought I might like to help remember home I tried to imagine my future, this future with Edward. Something about it made me laugh and Edward looked over at me questioningly.
"Nothing just thinking to much." He paused his movements.
"Are you sure you want to do this Bella?" I didn't hesitate. If I did he would instantly call this whole thing off.
"Yes." Soon we were all set and the sky outside had little light left. We had to hurry or my mother would be calling me to help set the table for dinner soon. I blocked that whole line of thought out. This was not going to be a bad thing, I would make this something to look forward to. Edward climbed out the window first while I put the short note I had written to my parents on the bed.
"Bells, you ready?" I looked up from the paper and walked over to him taking the offered hand. He brought my cold fingers to his lips and kissed them gently. With my bag in hand I ducked down and crawled through, nearly falling into Edward, closed the window softly so my mom couldn't hear and he helped me get to the ground below. He parked the car on the next street over and we jogged there, hands linked, getting in quickly to warm up from the windy chill. As he started the car and smiled at me I thought about my parents when they would eventually read that note I had written them and left on my empty mattress.
Dear mom and dad,
I've gone with Edward, to live somewhere, him and me. I'll be ok I promise. I'm really sorry I couldn't tell you but this is what I have to do right now. Someday I will be back and I hope it's sooner rather than later. Tell Mr. and Mrs. Cullen thanks for everything they did for me. I love you guys so much. I'll call if I get a chance. I'm sorry.
Love, Bella.