How to Save a Life

by bexie25

Step one you say we need to talk, he walks you say sit down, it's just a talk. He smiles politely back at you. You stare politely right on through. Meeting on a bus, Edward and Bella are immediately attracted to each other but their gloomy, abuse-ridden pasts make them both hesitant to trust anyone. Follow them as Bella learns not only how to save a life, but hers is saved as well.

37. Chapter 36

I sigh when I see Hoody get on the bus. He flashes his pass, avoiding eye contact with anyone and everyone until he reaches me.

I gasp when I see his face.

"What the fuck happened?" I whisper, horrified.

His face had cuts and bruises on his right eyebrow and cheek, and jaw.

"Disagreement," he says back and then he smiles, trying to reassure me.

It doesn't reassure me. It horrifies me.

"Edward Cullen," I whisper-shout and people look at me.

I pay them no mind.

"I'll tell you," he says back desperately. "But not now… later."

"Just tell me one thing," I say back, trying to swallow vomit. He nods. "Tell me that you didn't know who did that to you. That it was just a bar fight or something."

He sighs and I know the truth.

"Your step-father and mother?"

He nods and I feel sick.

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Oh dear... it seems Bella's parents aren't the only ones who are abusive.

do not fear.

We will know more later... :D

please review... kitkat, where the feck are ya?

bexie25