Senior Year


Isabella

"Do you take Sue Clearwater to be your lawfully wedded wife?" The minister asked. "If so answer, 'I Do'"

"I Do." Charlie responded in an unwavering voice.

"Do you take Charles Swan to be your lawfully wedded husband? If so answer, 'I Do'"

"I Do." Sue whispered. They held each others hands, looking lovingly into each others exchanged rings and with shaking hands, Charlie slipped the ring on her finger. I swear there were tears in his eyes.

"By the authority vested in me by the State of Washington, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

Without a second thought they leaned in for the kiss. The room bursts into applause as people cry and cheer and holler. They chose to get married at the town hall and it was a small and intimate wedding. A few people from the tribe and friends from the station had come as well as the Hales, Cullens… and Edward. I knew that he was back. He's been here since August but I never saw him.

I gulped and quickly averted my gaze but he saw… Edward saw everything. He was sandwiched in between Alice and Esme and looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. I stood to the side, looking everywhere but at my father and Sue. I don't know why Sue chose me to be a bridesmaid. It's not that I didn't like her… I was working on that… I didn't want the attention. Most of all, I couldn't stand these hideous pink dresses she chose. I felt like a five year old. Pink did not look good on me.

As the day progressed, I mostly stuck by Emmett and Rose's side. Jasper and Alice couldn't stop sucking faces with each other and had disappeared while Edward sulked in the corner of the room, not looking my way once. I wanted him to leave yet I wanted him to stay. But I promised myself that I wouldn't fall back in his arms. I would let Emmett guard me all day if he had to. I honestly didn't mind it though. He'd been gone for a total of three weeks and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. He called everyday and I talked about him all the time to Victoria and now he was back but only for another two days.

I had to admit though, Sue looked beautiful. She was dressed in a simple plain white dress that went down to her knees with lace sleeves. The wedding was nothing grande or extravagant but it was still pretty and most of all… I was having fun… I think.

The three of us were seated at a table, eating when Rose muttered, "heads up." I look up to see Edward heading our way with determination on his face. My heart races against my chest knowing what will happen when he comes over here. I'll freak out at him and the wedding would be ruined… and I don't want that to happen.

But before he can come, there's a tap on my shoulder. I turn around to find myself staring at a tan boy with slicked back jet black hair. "My name is Seth." he said. "You're Isabella."

I blink a few times, wondering if I'm seeing things, and finally stutter, "Ye-yes. I'm Bella. You came."

He forced a smile and nodded his head. "You were right… about what you said before. I couldn't stay away. I couldn't hurt her any more. Especially not today."

"I can take you to her." I said, standing up, I point across the room to where she's talking with a few other people, "she's right over there."

Seth nods hid head and stands up straighter, trying to appear brave. I bring him over and disappear into the small group of people before she could see me. I stood to the side as I watched Sue and Seth embrace. She almost collapsed to the ground when he appeared in front her. She grabbed onto him as if her life depended on it. I didn't think that I would cry. I didn't think that I would feel anything but Victoria told me to never hold back my emotions but here I was, blinking away tears. They exchanged words that I couldn't hear but Sue knew. She knew I did this. She looked up and stared at me as if she was gazing into my soul. She mouthed, thank you. All I could do was smile. I was so caught up with them that I hadn't even noticed that Edward was gone.

ooOoo

Samantha Uley wouldn't stop staring at me… no, it was more like glaring. She sat next to her brother Sam with Paul and Jared Lahote at the other end of the room. I couldn't stand the Uley's and especially Paul. They were all apart of Jacob's little pack at the reservation. Whatever he said… they did. I was just the outsider that had stolen him away from them and they hated me for that. I wasn't one of them. I could never be. It was no secret that Samantha had a crush on Jacob and I would always be the girl who stole him away.

Sue was blind to the hate I've received on the reservation. She married my father, so of course they wouldn't let it on to her. Jacob's family was an esteemed part of the tribe and they could do no wrong in the their eyes. It was Samantha that started it all. She was fuelled by her hatred for me and love of Jacob. She ignored every accusation and managed to convince the tribe that I was the guilty one. I seduced Jacob and stole him away from their people. I was the outsider who didn't belong.

"I don't know why she invited them." Emmett grumbled. I took small bites of the chocolate cake, trying not to think about the fact that I was being stalked from across the room. I wasn't going to let them ruin this day. I wasn't going to let anyone.

"They're family friends." I responded. "Of course she invited them. Sue doesn't know anything that goes on and she would never believe it. She trusts them too much."

"Why should you have to feel uncomfortable at your own father's wedding?" Emmett questioned. "It doesn't make any sense. They shouldn't be here."

"Well we can't do anything about it. They want a reaction from us so don't give them a reason to come over here." Rose said directly to Emmett. He grumbles, annoyed but drops the conversation. She was right. They won't do anything. Not here, at least.

I could feel their eyes pointed at my back and I felt myself start to sweat. I couldn't keep turning around and looking at them. I wouldn't give them that satisfaction. I put down my drink and stand up. My hands were shaking. I think I was gonna be sick.

"You look like you're about to puke." Emmett said. "Are you alright?"

"I just need to get some fresh air." I clutched my stomach, swallowing back bile. The room was spinning and I was dizzy.

"Do you want me to come with you?"

I shake my head causing Emmett to frown. "I just need to be myself. I'll be back in a bit."

I stumble away and out of the room, turning the nearest corner. I found the front door and sat down on the steps. My head hangs in between my knees and I pant, trying to make the nausea go away. Why did I eat so much? Maybe I should see Carlisle. The warm sunshine made me feel calm and for the first time today, I was able to just take a breathe and relax.

That didn't last very long.

"You don't look so hot." A voice said from behind. I whip my head around to see Samantha standing at the doorway with a smirk on her face. She was wearing the same hideous pink dress but she managed to pull it off. Her midnight black hair flowed down her her shoulders and back and her eyes were almost as black as her soul. That's how I felt about her. She was the devil reincarnated.

"What do you want?" I gulped.

"You know what I want." she all but growled.

Jacob. Of course she wants Jacob.

"After everything you still don't believe me." I scoffed. "How many times do I have to tell you that I never had feelings for him? If rapists are what you like then feel free to him." I sneered as I pushed myself up from the ground to face her. She was a good foot taller but I wouldn't let that intimidate me.

Her face paled and eyes narrowed into slits. She clenched her hands into fists and took a step towards me. I could feel the anger radiating off of her body. She was gonna kill me.

"You don't scare me." I could barely hear myself speak. I was about to shit my pants.

She quirked a disbelieving eyebrow and crossed her arms over her chest. "Jacob's life is ruined all because of your lies. Now he has to suffer because of you. He is the kindest most selfless person there is. He wouldn't even hurt a fly, and you accuse him of rape?1" her voice rose and rose until there were tears in her eyes. She was out for blood- my blood. "I always knew that you were mentally challenged but I didn't think you were this crazy."

She was never going to believe me. Nothing I'd say would convince her. Why even bother trying?

"I'm going to make sure that you suffer a hundred times more than him. I'd be careful if I were you." her voice eerily calm. I had no doubt that she would stick to her word.

"There's nothing you can do that hasn't been done to me before. I'm sorry that you're such a pathetic person that you can't even see the truth. I'm sorry for whoever hurt you this much that you have to act this way."

Her brave and cold mask she wore everyday was cracking. I step towards her and she shuffles back. Her bottom lip wobbles and tears fill her eyes. She wasn't so brave after all.

"Can I help you?" All of a sudden Edward appears beside me. He glares at Samantha and steps in front of me so I'm behind him.

"We're just having a conversation." she feigned a laugh. "I'll be on my way."

Without a second glance, she turns around and runs back the way we came. I let out a breathe of relief. Edward turns back to me.

"Did she do anything to you?" he reaches out to touch my cheek but I hit his hand away. He pulls his hand back, momentarily stunned.

"Don't touch me!" I spit. He actually had the audacity to show up here? After everything that happened and expected that everything would go back to normal?

"I'm sorry Bella." his voice shook and he ran his fingers through his hair. "I know that i'm an idiot and that I don't deserve you but I'm so so sorry. I thought that us being apart would be best. You would have the chance to get better and focus on yourself. I didn't want to bring anymore problems to your life."

"You thought that you were a problem?" angry tears ran down my cheeks. I stab him in the chest with my index finger and scream, "you were never the problem! You were the best thing to ever happen in my life. You saved me, Edward! I'm still alive and breathing because of you!"

"I never stopped loving you, Bella." he whispered. "I'm never going to stop. I'll do anything for you to take me back. Please, tell me what I can do-"

"Nononono." I wave my hands and shake my head side to side. "You don't get to do that! How many times have you done this now? Whenever life gets hard you leave. I'm done playing this game with you Edward. Once you've figured out your own life then you come back but until then I want no part of you!"

"But I love you Bella!" he grabbed my arm and pulled me closer. "I love you so much. Our relationship is no joke. You are the most beautiful girl-"

Before Edward could finish, he was pulled off me and thrown to the ground and Rose pulled me to her side away from both of them.

"Emmett don't!" I screamed. I struggled to get out of Rose's grasp as Edward and my brother fought. They wrestled each other down the stairs all while we watched. Emmett was going to kill him. There was blood on the ground and Edward had red liquid dripping from his nose. It was bent at an odd angle and he grunted in pain. He managed to get one swing in at Emmett before The three of them forced them apart while Alice and Jasper dragged Edward one direction while Rose dragged Emmett the other.

"Stay away from, Bella!" Emmett yelled at Edward who was nearly unconscious. His face was so bloodied up that you could barely recognize him.

"Bella, get our dad!" Alice yelled at me. Jasper's hands were covered in red as he tried to wipe the blood off of Edward's face. "Now!"

ooOoo

The wedding only lasted another hour before everyone started to leave. I had run back to the room and didn't even need to explain. Mascara ran down my face and I looked like a hot mess. I lead Carlisle and Esme outside to where everyone was and after some choice words from Carlisle, he took Edward to the hospital. He convinced Esme to stay at the wedding because we didn't want to ruin the day. Charlie still didn't know what had happened and we wanted to keep it that way. Emmett had washed off his hands in the bathroom and by the time he returned, you wouldn't have expect a thing.

Now, I'm pacing back and forth at the hospital waiting for someone to inform us on his condition. It's been thirty minutes and not even Carlisle has come out. That had to mean it was bad, right?

"Bella! Jasper" Alice came from around the corner and into the waiting room where Jasper and I were sitting. She had a look of relief on her face when she saw the two of us. "Edward's ok." she said first to me. "My dad said that it looked worse because of all the blood. All he has is a broken nose. He should start feeling better within a few days and be completely healed in about three weeks."

My chest rose up and down. I couldn't speak, Emmett could have killed him!

"Bella, breathe!" Alice shook me by the shoulders and slightly laughed. "Didn't you hear me? Edward is going to be alright. He's fine!"

"He's fine." I whispered to myself. I sit down beside Jasper and lean against him, feeling faint. "Edward's going to be fine."

Jesus christ. I was going to kill Emmett.

"That's right, darling." Jasper said to me. "You don't have to worry."

"Do you wanna see him, Bella? He's been asking for you."

I nod my head and weakly stand up. The three of us walk across the room and through the double doors. There were a line of beds and thin white curtains separating everyone. We stop at the third bed and Carlisle and Esme come out from behind the curtain. Without saying anything, I walk past them and sit down beside his bed. There was no more blood but his nose had swollen up like a balloon. It was black and blue and looked painful as fuck.

"It doesn't hurt as much as it looks." Edward's eyes fluttered open. I placed my hand in his and gently squeezed.

"I'm sorry." is all I can say. "I didn't mean for that to happen. I'm going to kill Emmett."

He cracks a smile but I can the pain behind his eyes. He acted like everything was ok for me. He didn't want to hurt me because he loved me. "I deserved this. I'm surprised that he didn't do it sooner."

I roll my eyes and softly laugh. Of course he was being selfless.

"I was a jerk to you. I know that you don't want to hear it but I love you. I love you so much that I'm in pain every time we're apart. Emmett fucking me up was nothing compared to how I feel when you're away."

"I could never stop loving you Edward." I cup his cheek with my hand. "I love you so much and I hate it. I want to be angry with you but I can't. You looked dead, earlier. I thought Emmett killed y-you." I hiccuped. I looked away feeling the tears the return to my eyes.

"I'll stay for as long as you want me to." he said. "I want to be better. I promise that I won't hurt you again. I never want to see you cry."

Don't take him back! Don't do it, Bella!

"I-I don't know if I can trust you. How do I know that you're not just going to leave again? How will I know that when times get hard, you won't abandon me?"

"You don't know that." he admits. "That's why I'm going to prove it to you. I'm going to show you that I'm worth it. We can't be apart from each other."

"I… I don't know Edward." I sigh. "I need time to think everything through. Don't get me wrong, I love you so much but I'm just getting back up on my feet. I want to be sure you are serious before I commit to anything."

I may not survive a third time. A girl can only handle so many heartbreaks.

ooOoo

Authors Note:

Hey everyone! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing, your support means so much to me! As you may have noticed, it's senior year now! I believe that I'm going to write about eight or nine more chapters so the story is coming close to the end! I am going to try to make a few more Edward povs so you can see a bit into his mind! As well as Jacob, we are not done with him! Bella is going to get her moment with him, don't worry! I should update sometime next week or sooner but until then, have a good rest of the week and stay safe!