Months later…June
Edward's POV.
How do you tell the love of your life that you got accepted to your dream school. I had found out a month a go that Dartmouth accepted me. I was excited and happy, I always wanted to go to that school. I never even planned on sending the application but mom encouraged me and I did. Mom and dad knew but I needed to tell the most important person. The one that would hate me. Bella never asked me to move with her to NYU she was always selfless, but I told her that I would follow her. But now I needed to break that promise, I wanted to go to Dartmouth. I sighed and looked at the letter again.
I heard tires screech to a stop and then speed up and leave. I didn't even bother to see who was here. The only thing on my mind was of think of a way to break the news to Bella. The door to my room slammed open. Bella was standing in front of me looking excited.
"Hi love." I said to her.
"Hi Edward. What's that on your hand." she said jumping on my bed and taking it from my hand. She saw it and her smile fell. She looked at me for I don't know how long.
"I wanted to tell you, but I wasn't sure how." I told her. I reached my hand out to try and touch her cheek but she moved her head. That stung, she really was going to hate me. She ran out the door dropping too papers. I stood and picked them up. One was mine, the acceptance letter from Dartmouth and the other was from NYU. It was addressed to Isabella Swan. She was in. That's why she was here excited. I ran out the door to try and find her. I saw something shiny on the counter as I passed by but didn't stop I ran outside. She was gone. I sat on the floor and pulled my hair. She was here to tell me she got accepted to her dream school and I ruined it. Then I remembered the shiny thing and sprinted inside. No it couldn't be. Could it? It was. It was my promise ring to Bella. She had left it there. I took it in my hand and started at it for who knows how long. What did it mean? what does it mean when your girlfriend takes off her promise ring? Are we over? It's no possible, Bella was my forever. She had too be. I couldn't go on with out her.
Bella's POV.
I ran, and ran for I don't know how long. I ran threw the forest, avoiding any light and anyone who could find me. I ran to the only place I knew would make me feel better. How was this possible. I didn't know what to do, or what to say. I wasn't even sure what to think. I love Edward, I knew that much. That wasn't something I could argue about. But what now, I never asked him to follow me to NYU, but what am I suppose to do when he actually doesn't. I know I'm being selfish but really I can't let him go. I'm nothing with out him. So why did I take my ring off. What does that mean. I never broke up with him, I can't. But I think it means I needed time to think. I mean really think. I was at the meadow now, but I couldn't stand and be here anymore. I stood up and walked to the open road. I dialed a number.
"Alice can you pick me up."
"Yeah where are you at? Are you still with Edward.""No, I'm at the meadow. Just drive the way to his house and you'll see me. Oh and pack me a weeks worth of clothes, get my passport too."
"Bella, why what are you doing?"
"Alice please just do this for me. Of and pack my graduation gown and cap please."
"Alright give me 30 minutes."
"Thank you Ali, and please don't call Edward."
"Alright." she sighed. I waited there for 30 minutes, wondering if I should really do this. I knew I needed time away, I just wasn't sure if right now is the right time. I was a week away from graduating. Finals were done, so my absence wouldn't affect me in any way. I saw Alice pull over and I got in. It was silent, the only time I talked was when I told Alice to take me to the airport. I found paper and pen in her car and began to write. Alice sighed and didn't push me. When we got there she helped me with my bags, she gave me my passport and ID. After buying a ticket to Italy I took a seat next to Alice. She could see I was sad.
"He got accepted to Dartmouth. I just need time to think. I don't know if I'll be back for graduation. I don't know if I'll be back for anything. I'm sorry Alice, but I need time away. Please give him this letter. Don't tell him where I'm going. Don't tell no one. I'll call everyone and explain late." she gave me a hug.
"He loves you, you know that right." I sighed.
"What if he stops, I can't stop him from going after his dream. His always wanted to go to Dartmouth, I just never expected it to actually happen. I mean I knew his smart enough to get accepted I just always thought he would follow me. I now I'm being selfish but I just don't know what to do."
"I know Bella. Just take the time you need. I understand if you can't come to the graduation, but if you can. I packed your dress and shoes." I nodded and heard the intercom say it was time to board the plane.
"Wait until the plane leaves, go and give this letter to him. His either at the meadow or his room. Leave it in his room. He'll find it. I'll call you when I get there. Ali, you're the only one that knows where I'm going. Please don't tell anyone, and I mean no one. Not even Jazz."
"I know Bella, I know. I love you Bells."
"Love you too Ali." I gave her one last hug and took my stuff to the plane. Once I took me seat -first class thanks to mom and dads money- I took out my phone.
"Emmett, I kind of don't have a choice but tell you something. But I need you to promise, not to freak, or go after me, I need time alone."
"Alright I promise."
"How can I contact peter our driver?" I asked.
"What the hell. Why do you even want to know."
"Because I'm on my way to Italy." I sighed. Here it comes.
"ISABELLA MARIE SWAN CULLEN. You get your ass out of that plane and got back to Forks." He yelled.
"Emmett please, just do this for me. I need my space."
"Fine, can you at least tell me why your leaving?" I sighed once again.
"It's a long story. I just need time to think."
"Does this have to do with Edward."
"Yeah."
"Did you two break up?"
"No, I don't think so. He got accepted to Dartmouth." he sighed this time.
"Oh. Well I'll call peter myself. What time does your plane land at?"
"Um, it says 6 in the morning."
"Alright, I'll tell him to get Catherin to set up your room and pick you up at 6."
"Thanks Emmy, I love you. And please don't tell anyone where I'm at, only you and Alice know."
"Alright. I'll see you at your graduation?" he wasn't saying he was asking.
"I don't know Emmett. I'll see what happens." he sighed.
"Okay, take care Bells love you sis.""Love you too Brother bear." I hung up the phone and turned it off. I didn't want to talk to anyone right now. I just wanted to think and sleep.
Edward's POV.
No I was laying down in bed looking at the ring in my hand. I played with it and looked at it. I still wasn't sure what it meant. I heard a knock on my door. Alice came in and raised a letter up in her hand. She left it in the counter and left, closing the door behind her. I stood up and looked at it. I opened it and inside were to letters. One was a song, it was from Bella.
This isn't goodbye, even as I watch you leave, this isn't goodbye
I swear I won't cry, even as tears fill my eyes, I swear I won't cry
Any other boy, I'd let you walk away
Any other boy, I'm sure I'd be ok
Tell me what makes a girl
Wanna give you all her heart
Smile when you're around
And cry when you're apart
If you know what makes a girl
Wanna love you the way I do
Boy you gotta let me know
What makes him so right?
Is it the sound of his laugh?
That look in his eyes
When do you decide?
He's the dream that you seek
That force in your life
When you apologize, no matter who was wrong
When you get on your knees if that would bring him home
Tell me what makes a girl
Wanna give you all her heart
Smile when you're around
And cry when you're apart
If you know what makes a girl
Wanna love you the way I do
You gotta let me know
Other boys will come along, they always do
But what's the point when all I ever want is you, tell me
Tell me what makes a girl
Wanna give you all her heart
Smile when you're around
And cry when you're apart
If you know what makes a girl
Wanna love you the way I do
Tell me, So I can get over you.
Dear Edward,
It's like the song says, This isn't goodbye, even as I watch you leave, this isn't goodbye
I swear I won't cry, even as tears fill my eyes, I swear I won't cry. I'm not saying goodbye, not unless you want me too. I don't know how to get over you, I don't know if I even want to try. As long as you want me there I'll be there. I'm sorry I ran off on you, I don't even know what to say. I love you, I will always love you. Always remember that. But I need time to think, I don't know what to do. I will never stop you from going to Dartmouth, it's your dream and you will go. But I can't be happy for you yet, I know it's selfish of me. But give me time and space. I'm not in Forks anymore. I'm in a plane right now at this moment. Don't as Alice where I left, she doesn't know. Please just give me space, don't try and follow me. I'll see you when I get back. When that is, I'm not sure. I don't even know if I'll make it for graduation. I love you Edward. And remember. This isn't a goodbye.
Love, Bella.
I don't know how many time's I read it, but nothing in there said where she was. I couldn't follow her because she wouldn't like it and because I didn't know where she was. What know?
Bella's POV.
I woke up in bed. Peter had picked me up this morning, and when I got home, I went to my room and fell asleep. It was 2 in the afternoon now and I decided to call home. Mom answered.
"Bella, where on earth are you. I've tried to reach you since last night."
"I know I'm sorry mom, but I'm not in Forks anymore."
"Oh dear why. Are you in trouble."
"Mom breath, no I'm not in trouble, but I had a problem with Edward, let Alice explain. I took a flight somewhere and I'll be fine. But I'm not sure if I'll be there for graduation. Would you mind letting both my dad's know." I heard her sigh.
"Alright sweetheart. Just be good. And please try and come back soon."
"Thank you mom. I love you. Tell dad's I said that please."
"I love you too. And I'll tell them." She chuckled. I got off of bed and got dressed. I went and took my horse out for a ride, it felt good. I felt better just riding around and not going anywhere. By anywhere I mean going everywhere but not caring where you end up. Just going with the wind. I stopped by the edge of a cliff, I was staring at the sunset, and I was mesmerized. It was beautiful, the way the sun set's. I leaned and petted buttercup [the horse]. I rode her back home. I felt amazing, I was happy, and free. When I got home I went to that little secret place Edward and I found once. There was a guitar there and I took it out. I began to make up songs and by the time it was the next day at 7 in the morning, I already had 3 songs finished. I went to bed and woke up the next day. I ate and showered, I haven't been taking care of myself that well, losing track of time. I didn't know what day it was or what time. I mostly just ate, showered, rode buttercup, and wrote songs. I had 5 songs finished soon and I felt like it was time to go. I didn't know if I wanted to make It to graduation but I left anyways. I asked peter if he could take me to the airport and he agreed. I also asked him what day it was and he said it was Thursday. Tomorrow was graduation day and now I wanted to be there. I didn't know if I would make it but I had to try. I took a shower right before I left and got on a plane. The whole ride I thought about the reason I even came here in the first place. I didn't know what was going to happen next, so I gave up and just went with it. Like when I was with buttercup, I would let things fall into place. No more planning no more promises. I was just going to go with it. I looked at my phone and I had missed calls from everyone. I didn't even bother. In my phone it said it was 1 am. But that was in Italy. I got off the plane and got my bags. When I had everything I got a cab. I asked the guy to take me home. He sped of as fast as he could. When I got home I jumped in the shower, I got ready in one hour and I sped of again. It was 5 and the ceremony started at 6. I had time. At least I hoped I did.
Edward's POV.
She's not coming.
She really isn't coming.
I kept telling myself that. But I couldn't stop looking at the gym door. I wanted more then anything for her to walk threw those doors and graduate her with us. But it wasn't happening. So why couldn't I just stop hoping.
Alice's POV.
It was about to start and she wasn't here. It wasn't the same with out her. I heard the music go on. That was our cue too walk down to our seats. I sighed and took my place in line. Bella was suppose to be behind me.
Bella's POV.
I heard the music go on and I ran inside. I could see the line right next to me, I only had to wait for Alice to pass by. I saw her and she was looking at the ground. I snuck behind her and started walking. I looked around the gym and saw all 4 of my parents, Emmett, Rose, and Jazz with big smiles as the saw me behind Alice. We made our way to our seats and I took mine next to Alice. She looked up and threw her arms around me.
"I knew you would make it. I just knew it." She said happily. I giggle.
"Alice, people are watching." she sighed and just grabbed my hand. She squeezed it tightly and leaned her head on my shoulder. I looked two rows in front of me and saw Edward he wasn't looking at me, he was slumped in his seat looking at the ground. I took out my phone and texted his number.
'Look behind you' it took about one minute for him to look back and see me. I smiled at him and he beamed. It looked like he wanted to jump off his seat and run too me. 'I love you' I mouthed at him. 'I love you my Bella' he mouthed back making my heart miss a beat. I missed him, and I just realized how much I truly missed him. I didn't pay attention to the whole ceremony I only paid attention when they said
"Alice Mary Swan accepted to NYU with a scholarship."
"Isabella Marie Swan Cullen with a full scholarship to NYU." I heard screams and yells when they said my name. Most like likely it was Emmett and Jasper. I walked up to the principal and shook his hand. I got my diploma and took a seat. Then I heard the words that set me free from high school.
"Congratulations Class of 2010" Everyone went mad. The threw there caps up in the air. I instead threw my arms around Alice.
"Finally Ali, where adults. No more high school" she jumped with me.
"I know, I know." I let go and saw Edward. I ran to him and slammed my body to his. I wrapped my arms around him and crushed my lips to his. I pulled away and noticed I hade tears in my eyes.
"I love you Bella." he said too me.
"I love you too" I smiled. I turned to see Rene and Charlie hugging Alice, Emmett, Esme, and Carlisle walked over too me and hugged me.
"Congratulations baby. You finally graduated."
"Thanks Dad." Emmett picked me up from the floor and crushed me to his body.
"Squirt you get to live with me soon." he said excitedly.
"Your just saying that because you want me to make you pancakes." he pouted.
"you caught me." he said. Esme and Carlisle went to congratulate Alice and Rene and Charlie came to me.
"So baby how does it feel to finally be free of school." Charlie ask.
"Like I have 4 more years to go dad." they laughed.
"Oh honey you grew up to be a beautiful women." Rene said.
"Thanks mom."