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I walked into class and saw that I was one of the first ones here. The teacher was in his seat and didn't even look up when I entered. He was reading a script for Romeo and Juliet and the lines were read loudly in his mind. I wondered why he would want to read that for. I sat down in a desk and stared absently at the door for a minute as the class began to fill up with students.

Right before the bell rang, Bella strode in and shock crossed her face as she saw me. I looked around quickly and refrained from smiling as I realized the only available seat was next to me. She kept her expression blank and walked over to the teacher's desk and gave him her schedule. She turned and kept her eyes on the empty desk while she walked over to it. I was either in for another scolding or she just didn't realize I was there. She sat down in the chair and turned to me.

"Alright, spit it out. Go ahead, explain to me what happened," she ordered. My forehead creased in confusion. I thought she didn't want to hear my explanations. "Are you going to explain or just sit there like a rock?" I couldn't keep up with her anymore. She was complex before, but never like this, it's almost...unreasonable. At least, she was still yelling at me so I wasn't imagining things before.

"Bella, it doesn't matter what I say, does it? You won't listen either way," I responded calmly even though my mind was racing to comprehend what she expected this time. Her jaw dropped open slightly before she gathered herself back together and took a deep breath.

"How do you know I won't listen?" She contradicted. "I'm listening now, tell me," she said softly making her voice sound like a siren and I was the ship. I would've crashed into a rock if she continued like that but I truly didn't believe she would actually listen to what I had to say. I didn't even know why she was doing this now.

"Today is the day to get to know your classmates, so please socialize and make friends with the people you will be working with throughout the year." The teacher proclaimed loudly. This was an excuse for him to finish his reading but I was glad that he wasn't going to make us do mindless work to pass the time.

"Well? You wanted to talk to me this morning and now you suddenly have nothing to say?" Bella insisted. I decided now would be the time to vocalize my confusion.

"Bella, I don't know what to expect anymore, you keep switching personalities."

"I don't need your opinion on my personality. Are you going to explain or not?" She snapped impatiently. Bella has grown a temper too. I was ticking her off and this may be my only chance. I nodded and began to plan my speech out in my head.

"I left he rose as a goodbye and to tell you I will always love you no matter where I was. I never meant for you to misunderstand," I stated truthfully. I saw her jaw lock together and felt myself stop breathing, anticipating her to yell some more.

"Go on," she said through her teeth. I let out a tiny breath, relieved.

"I thought that if I left, you would have a chance at a normal, happy life. I had no idea, I never intended for this to happen," I continued wondering when she would relax.

"Stop, that's enough," she hissed. I wanted to comfort her. I reached over to touch her hand but she pulled away in fear. "Don't touch me," she warned shaking her head. "Did you think that you can just walk back into my life after ten years? I'm not the Bella you met years ago and you're not the Edward I fell in love with. I'm no longer that naive and trusting," she concluded getting up from her seat. My heart shattered into a million tiny particles as she got up and walked over to the teacher's desk. The pain in my chest was so overwhelming, I heard a loud ringing in my ear and was unable to hear what she said to the teacher before leaving hastily.

When she was out the door, I felt sick to my stomach and the pain deepened leaving me gasping for air. I laid my head on the desk and watched my breathing carefully for the remainder of the period. It amazed my how labored my breathing had become. I didn't need to breath, I didn't need to for almost a hundred years now but I suddenly felt so breathless and...hurt. How could someone hurt me like she did without even touching me? There wasn't anything Bella couldn't do, I reminded myself.

The bell rang and the class emptied. I pulled myself onto my feet and left too. This pain was getting unbearable and I felt the strongest urge to see her. I didn't care if she was just going to yell at me again or slam the door in my face but I had to see her. I saw Alice in the parking lot and she smiled at me.

"Go ahead, I'll tell the others," she said knowingly.

"Thank you, Alice," I said before getting in my car and drove off in the direction to her house. I drove as fast as I could without being plain reckless and in less than five minutes, I drove into her driveway.

The house was the color of brick and it was a classic beauty like Bella was. The mailbox was white with small black designs on it. I got out and walked towards the front door. When I reached it, the door swung open revealing Bella with wet hair, short shorts, and a snug t-shirt. I smiled at the thought that she just took a shower. She smelled fresh and tempting making it harder than usual to not jump on her.

"Did you forget the key-" she stopped mid-sentence when she saw me and the smile disappeared. I feared that she may slam the door in my face but quickly reminded myself that Bella was never that rude. "How did you know where I live?" She asked not sounding too happy.

"I heard it from Alice's mind," I responded casually. "Can I come in?" I was half-expecting her to say no and kick the door closed, but instead, she turned and walked into the house leaving the door open for me. I followed her in and clicked the door closed. I continued to follow her into the living room that was painted a light blue. She turned abruptly and I jumped back to avoid collision with her.

"What do you want now?" She asked coldly. I wasn't sure what I wanted. I couldn't just say that I wanted to see her.

"I um wanted to see if you're okay." She raised in eyebrow, seeing through my lie.

"Why wouldn't I be?" She shot back. I heard a car entering the driveway, and by the look on her face, she did too. "Who is that?" She asked. I shrugged and zoomed in on the thoughts of whoever it is outside.

Who's car is that? I wonder if Bella brought home a guest, but she never does. I wonder if she's in a better mood today, she's been a bit moody lately. Maybe I should take her out or something.

It was a guy. I remembered Bella lived with another guy. What did he mean take her out? I thought Alice said they were just friends. He walked up to the house and opened the door with a key.

"Bella, you home?" He asked walking in.

"Yeah, I'm in here," Bella said using a different tone than she did a moment ago. He came into sight wearing a smile from ear to ear. He was blond with blue eyes and a very attractive person overall.

Who is he?

"Bella, who is this?" He asked looking at me with curiosity. I wanted to answer but Bella would think it was a bit rude and I couldn't afford to tick her off right now.

"This is Edward, he's an old friend of mine," Bella answered sweetly. I winced at the word 'friend'. I could never be friends with Bella and would kill myself if she just considered us friends. Bella wore a satisfied smile on her face and I sensed she was doing this intentionally. "Edward, this is Henry." Henry made his way to me and held out his hand to shake mine. I intertwined mine in his and squeezed it with all my might as we shook each other's hands. He returned my force with his own. Neither of us gave up even if the pain was slowly getting to us.

This may hurt but I have to draw the limit for Bella.

I almost laughed at his thought but was too busy keeping my grip on his hand.

"Okay, that's enough hand shaking," Bella said breaking us apart. "Henry, don't you have a game to watch or something?" She asked urgently. I glared at him with pure anger flowing through my body. He returned my glare for a moment before cursing under his breath and went upstairs. Bella turned to me abruptly with the same icy expression as before. "So what is it that you want?"

"Who is he?" I already knew but I wanted to hear it from her mouth to confirm nonetheless.

"I don't think that's any of your business," she replied with an amused smile. She found this funny?

"I don't like the thoughts he was having and it is my business," I corrected frustrated that she avoided my question.

"No it isn't. You pushed me out of your life, so you have no saying in who and what is in my life," she snapped matching my annoyance. I wasn't going to beat her at this and this it was best I back down while I still can.

"Bella, what do you want me to do for you to forgive me?" I truly didn't know anymore. Clearly, apologizing didn't work. I hoped she could tell me so I would at least have a clue.

"I don't know. I'll tell you when I think of something," she responded slyly. "Can you leave now?" Not if I can help it.

"Actually, I think that Henry would like some company as he watches the game," I smiled mischievously at her and ran upstairs. I heard her sigh and close the door she held open for me to leave earlier.

I spent the remainder of the night trying to be civil with Henry and pry his brain for what went on between him and Bella. I was satisfied with I found. She has refused him more than several times and hasn't dated once in the ten years we were apart. This, at least gives me hope that she still hasn't forgotten. Henry though continues to think there was still a chance for him. I wanted to tell him 'not unless I was burned to ashes' but didn't want to give him any ideas. I wasn't going to lose to him as long as Bella still hasn't said that she no longer feels an ounce of feelings for me.

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