Author's Note: Now, who do you side with? Bella or Edward?
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I stayed over at her house until morning and only left to change and get ready for school. I didn't mind the awkwardness between Henry and I as long as I was there to make sure he wasn't going to try anything.
I drove home thinking about how Bella was dressed yesterday. I thought she was absolutely beautiful before but now she was...irresistible. She was not the Bella I met ten years ago. This Bella is more mature, confident, and much more resilient. Esme told me that I always needed to get my way and was lucky to find someone who was willing for me to have it like Bella and that's why she's perfect for me, but I found that I loved her more because of her new found courage. No one has ever told me no before and Bella has done it numerous times in a matter of days. She's driving me mad, and for the first time in almost a hundred years, I feel like a teenage boy again.
I pulled into the driveway and Alice sprung out from inside and bounded towards me. I opened the door and she pulled me out by my arm.
"How did it go?" She asked excitedly. I raised an eyebrow at her.
"You don't know?" She shook her head disappointedly.
"No. I don't know why but whenever I try to see something that involves Bella it seems like it isn't there or something. Like she doesn't have a future at all. In fact, I can't see anyone involved with her at the moment either," she explained curiously. I remembered that feeling, it was the first time I met her.
"I feel like that all the time," I muttered. "Is that why we thought she was dead?" Alice nodded agreeing with me. Alice couldn't even be sure of my future with Bella. I guess I'll have to find out for myself now.
"So, how did it go?" She pressed. I smiled at her enthusiasm.
"It was interesting," I mumbled walking into the house. Alice seemed satisfied by my answer because it wasn't 'she yelled at me and kicked me out' and followed me in. The family was still getting ready since it was at least 20 minutes until we had to leave for school but Carlisle was downstairs reading the newspaper. He looked up and gave me a smile as a greeting.
"You seem to be in a better mood this morning," he commented. I shrugged and ran upstairs to get ready. I was in a better mood than usual.
I showered and pulled on fresh clothes before going downstairs. Alice was sitting on the couch with Jasper. They were looking at each other in silence and their thoughts blank. They were having a passionate moment so I went into the kitchen instead. Esme was painting the cupboards a light lavender when I walked in.
"Hello Edward," she said never looking away from her work.
"Hello Esme," I greeted.
"Where have you been all night?" She asked clearly already knowing the answer.
"I was at Bella's, watching sports with her...Henry." I didn't know exactly what Henry was to Bella. A friend, then they wouldn't be living together. A brother, not with the feelings he has for her and the affection she holds for him. A boyfriend, I detested that idea and refused to think that was a possibility.
"You don't like watching sports," she stated simply.
"I wasn't watching it exactly. I was watching..."
"You were watching Bella and Henry," she finished for me. I nodded and she smiled placing down her paintbrush. "It's alright dear, nothing to be embarrassed about. I understand completely. But you must remember not to overdo it or you'll drive her away." Esme sounded so motherlike just then. I nodded again. "All Bella needs is time right now. She'll make the right decision come time, but you can't rush her. Sometimes the best thing to do is let things be and make small gestures instead of being too aggressive."
Edward, time to go.
"I have to go. Thank you Esme," I said heading out of the kitchen and to the front door.
"Good luck."
I thought about what Esme said throughout the drive to school. Small gestures? A woman's mind is so complicated and unreasonable. Is there a definite answer to every problem or is it just random? I parked the car and pushed the door open. My family did the same but much slower. I got out and locked the doors before walking towards the school. I wonder where Bella was.
"Isn't that Bella?" Emmett said from behind me.
I turned to see Bella arriving in a dark green car. I recognized Henry in the driver's seat. She was turned away from me and towards him so I couldn't read her expression.
She is so beautiful. I'm glad I finally convinced her to give me a chance. I wonder how it would feel...
Henry suddenly leaned in and planted his lips onto Bella's. She froze and didn't respond but didn't pull away either. After a moment, she pulled away and muttered a low good bye before getting out of the car.
"Um, we'll go to class now," Alice said shooing the others into the school even though class didn't start for ten minutes.
Did I just see what I thought I saw?
How could she?
Edward looks like he could murder.
Edward, please calm down. Don't get ahead of yourself, maybe it's just a misunderstanding.
I felt a variety of feelings and some I couldn't even begin to describe. Bella was walking to towards the doors of the school a few yards from where I stood with her eyes facing front. I walked over to her and grabbed her wrist pulling her into the empty part of the school. I managed to go a few yards before she wrenched herself from my grip and halted to a stop.
"What is it now?" She demanded.
I wanted to answer but reminded myself that we can't talk here. Instead of answering, I grabbed her again and held on to her wrist tighter and tugged her into the school. She twisted and struggled to get herself free but I continued to hold my grip not giving her an inch. As soon as we were alone, I turned to face her.
"Bella, what did I just see?" I said through my teeth. One of the things I couldn't control was anger, and I wasn't just angry this time, I was fuming. She looked at me dubiously like she had no idea what I was referring to.
"What are you talking about?" She pulled her gaze from mine hiding her expression from me.
"What were you doing in that car?" I specified having trouble keeping my voice at a normal tone.
"It isn't any of your business," she flared. She wasn't the only one angry this time and I wasn't going to just let it go. She spun around ready to leave but I grabbed her and pulled her closer to meet my eyes.
"Bella, why did he have his filthy lips on you?" I haven't held her this close in a long time but I was too confused to enjoy it. Her eyes turned hazy as I continued to look at her.
"Um, we're dating?" she stuttered indecisively. I tightened my grip on her waist to keep from taking my anger out on my surroundings and took a moment to calm myself enough to form coherent words.
"Not if I can help it," her closeness finally got to me. I pushed my lips onto hers. I pulled her even closer and released my passion and need for contact with her that I kept inside for so long. She didn't pull away and my soul jumped for joy at her lack of struggle. She didn't respond but at least she didn't pull away. After an eternity, I forced myself to pull away and look her in the eyes. I felt her tremble slightly in my arms and wondered if I was still able to dazzle her like I did years ago. "Bella, I will not let him have you unless I am in shreds and burning to ashes. Do you understand me?" She paused for a moment just staring at me before nodding once. I smiled satisfied and released her. "See you in History." I was definitely looking forward to it.
I walked to my first class still feeling the tingling her lips left on mine. In the moment that we kissed, I felt like my feet has left the ground and she has lifted me amongst the stars and the heavens. The moment our lips met, all other thoughts melted into nothing. She extinguished my anger without even trying. This was a battle I couldn't afford to lose.
Author's Note: What is a word to describe this? Passion I think. Review! Next chapter will be quite interesting and if you want it, press the pretty button and type in a review.