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Broken Promises: Chapter Twenty Five - Rustling.


BPOV:

Every day was the same; wake up, go to class, sleep.

I never had the energy to eat anymore, which was all fine by me.

I never had the energy to stay up or go out with my friends, which was good in its own way, because I didn't have to see him.

I knew that he had returned my cell phone, but I didn't bother to thank him. Why should I? Just so I can attempt to talk to him and let the tears show in my eyes? No.

I was also aware that I had been becoming more and more afraid to be even in his presence.

It doesn't matter. He cheated on me, and it's not like he even apologized.

Nothing mattered anymore. Edward was probably the last person that I was ever going to trust.

I could hear what everyone on campus was saying about me, even over the music on my iPod.

Sighing, I turned my iPod off and tucked the earpieces in my pocket.

"I heard that she gave him anal and gagged after." One girl said.

"Really? I heard that she found him cheating on her in their dorm room. Not that I can blame him, I mean look at her." Another girl said.

And the rumours went on and on like that.

They started with Edward beating the shit out of Shoebe, to him dumping me. And there are a lot of different versions to that.

It was all pretty immature to me, as if they were still in high school.

No one came up to me, thank god. But, I did get all these girls laughing and pointing.

At different times, I got these various cards stuck to my dorm door. Those kinds of cards that you give to somebody whose family member passed away. And inside, there were cruel notes written in there. Such as, "Guess you're still the plain Jane we all knew you were." Or, "You had it coming, bitch." And so on.

I knew that these were all past conquests of Edward and it pissed me off to no end.

What was even worse was that they put news of our break-up in the college newspaper, picking this horrid picture of me and this perfect picture of Edward. Of course, what picture of him wouldn't look perfect?

This whole thing was just like some awful high school experience over again. I was just sick of this immaturity.

"Hey, Swan!" I turned around to find Jessica and Lauren, two past obvious conquests of Edward.

They were just two of the girls giving me glares, even when I was with Edward.

"What now?" I grumbled, making sure they were in earshot.

"Oh, nothing! We just wanted to see what it was like being the, like, dumpee of Edward Cullen!" Jessica giggled horrendously.

"Well, you should know. Didn't he reject you a couple of times?" I smirked and turned around.

Before I started walking off, I saw their gob smacked faces, so I laughed to myself.

Lauren, realizing what I said, shouted out profanities at me and it just made me laugh even more.

They pissed me off to no end, but I could handle those bitches.

I resumed my walk to the library, feeling the smooth Chicago breeze around me.

Strangely, I heard shuffling feet behind me, but when I turned around, there was no one. Weird, I thought.

The library was filled with that delicious musky book smell, and I felt right at home.

Finding an old copy of Pride and Prejudice, I sank into my regular seat and began reading.

–

"Miss? Miss?" I felt tugging at my shoulder.

"Huh?" I said groggily.

"Miss, you've been asleep quite a while now and it's past closing time."

I looked up to see a woman, wearing glasses and an amused smile, staring down at me.

"Oh... Oh! I'm sorry, Miss..?" I trailed off, searching for a name.

"Angela." She finished for me. "And it's okay." She smiled.

I nodded, putting the copy of Pride and Prejudice away on the shelf.

"Don't you want to take that book out?"

"Oh... no. I, erm, have a book of my own back in my dorm." I smiled awkwardly, putting the book in the right place.

"Then, why did you come here, if you have one of your own?" She asked curiously.

"To be honest? I just needed to get away and be by myself." I sighed.

"Oh, I see. You're Bella Swan, right?"

"Yes. How did you know?"

She showed the newspaper to me and I sighed yet again.

"I go to the same college, and I've heard people talking. It's cruel, but, if you ever want a place to escape from, or even a friend to talk to... I'm here."

"Thanks. That's very nice of you." I smiled happily.

"No problem." She returned the smile. "Now, scat! It's not safe to be out there alone."

"But, aren't you walking home?"

"Nuh-uh. My boyfriend Ben is picking me up. Do you want to walk with us?"

"No, no. It's okay. I need the alone time. Thanks, though. See ya, Angela." I waved, and she waved back.

Walking out into the cool Chicago night scared me, yet felt so right.

I didn't know how to explain it. It wasn't the fear, it was more the loneliness.

The night was like me – Alone. And the night would protect me.

I held onto my coat tightly as I began walking back to my dorm.

I was halfway there when I started hearing those noises again. Like someone was following me.

I was walking past some bushes when I heard them rattle.

Looking behind me once again, I saw nothing but the clear night and leaves rustling along the pavement.

No cars, no people, no dogs – No one.

It must be my imagination, I sighed inwardly, chastising myself.

Rustle!

There it was again! What was that?

"Hello?" I called out into the night.

Nothing.

I turned around, and started walking quicker. The faster I got back to the dorm, the faster I could go to sleep and stop the fear.

That's when the rustling got louder and louder and louder.

I didn't know what to do, so I ran, screaming for my life.

I knew it! Something was following me! And I heard it running after me!

The campus was in sight now. If only I could get my feet to move faster!

Then I felt a dark figure grab me, stopping me from moving.

"No! Let go of me!" I screamed, trying to fight back.

"Bella, Bella! It's only me! It's Jasper."

"Jasper?" I breathed, stepping back.

"Bella, what's wrong? You look spooked." Jasper pulled back, looking me over worriedly.

"No, stop! We need to get inside! He's following me!" I screamed frantically.

"Who? Bella, there's no one following you!"

I looked behind me, and I could see nothing, just the empty campus leading to the streets.

No sign of anyone following me. Not one thing.

"But... But there was something there. I heard it!" I insisted, almost sobbing.

"Maybe we should get you inside." Jasper calmly, clearly thinking I was insane.

"Okay," I nodded, letting him wrap his arm around my shoulder and lead me inside.

Jasper was probably going to tell everyone what a nutcase I was.

But I knew it, I felt it. There was someone or something following me.

I just knew there was.