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Chapter Eight-A Quick Goodbye

Bella's POV

"I can't do it", I hissed to Edward. He entwined our fingers together and chuckled, but it was cut short. He dropped my hand. "What's the big deal"? I asked. He was still silent. I nudged him. "Hello Ryan", he said with forced cheerfulness. I glanced up and my eyes widened when I saw the tall tanned figure in front of me. Oh.

There was an uncomfortable silence. "Bella, are you okay? I'm so sorry", Ryan said finally, and jogged up to me and hugged me. He gave me a soft kiss on the cheek. Edward cleared his throat. Ryan turned to him, puzzled. He cocked his head. "You looking after my sick Bella while I was unconscious"? He asked playfully. Edward gave him a menacing, sarcastic smile.

"No, I was looking after my half dead Bella while you were in a self-inflicted coma", he snarled. Ryan looked taken aback. He seemed completely lost for words. "I think we need to talk", I whispered to Ryan, hanging my head and grabbing his wrist. "Ouch"! He cried, yanking his wrist back and rubbing it. "Is it still sore"? I asked. He shook his head. "No, not from the accident, you have a really strong grip", he frowned.

"Sorry", I said, trying to sound casual. But it came out a bit squeaky. "It's…cool", he shook his head, and then nodded it in the direction of the classroom. "You said we needed to talk", he put his arm around my waist and led me into the classroom. I gently pushed his arm off my waist and took one step back from him. I closed the door quickly.

Ryan raised an eyebrow. "What's the matter"? He asked, stepping closer. I stepped back even further. "Ryan, I…got back together with Edward", I whispered. His eyes widened. "I-", he shook his head. "It was an accident, I…I was drunk"! He cried. "Yeah, and that's the problem, Ryan. You got drunk. You got me drunk, you…", I paused somewhat dramatically. I had one last thing to use against him. I debated whether or not it was a good idea.

He took advantage of you, he cheated on you with that girl, he even…

"Got Marie pregnant", I said softly. Ryan's eyes went wider than I thought possible. "Bella, that's not true"! He protested. "Nothing happened between us, are you serious"? He laughed.

I smiled. "I went to visit Marie this morning", I said casually. Then my tone became menacing. "She was in the bathroom taking a pregnancy test, so I waited for her in the lounge room. She came out in tears and showed me it was positive", I glared. Ryan bit his lip. "It's not…mine", he stammered. I smiled smugly. "I can assure you it is. I saw you two sneak off, and as soon as you came out I found you to go home", I said.

"Ryan, you cheated on me badly. You got the girl who you cheated on me with pregnant. You drunk drove. You crashed the car, you almost killed me and yourself", I threw my hands up in the air in exasperation. "Ryan, look, I'm sorry things turned out this way. If you hadn't done that, then maybe things would be different. But now you have to see what you are going to do about the baby and Marie", I smiled encouragingly.

"Well, what if she got an abortion? Would you not do this"? He begged. I shook my head in disgust and pulled a face. "I can't believe you would sink that low. Marie said that she plans on keeping the baby. She hopes that you will help and support her, but no matter what you opinion she won't give it up or have an abortion", I snarled. "Goodbye Ryan", I hissed, storming out.

Edward greeted me out at the Volvo. The school day had finished about fifteen minutes ago. "I heard it all", he said softly. I planted a fat, wet kiss on his lips. "And thankyou for not killing Ryan", I laughed quietly. He growled. "It wasn't easy", he admitted. I frowned. "It wasn't easy being around Ryan with the way he smells too", I answered. Edward nodded and kissed the top of my head.

"It'll get easier", he promised. I sighed. "Yeah. It wasn't as bad as I expected, though", I said truthfully. He smiled. "C'mon, let's get home already", he moaned playfully. I stopped dead. "What the hell am I going to tell Charlie"? I panicked. Edward rubbed my back. "It's okay", he soothed. "Is it"? I asked sarcastically. He smiled the crooked one that I love.

"You have me, don't you"? He asked, leaning in to kiss me. His lips brushed my lightly. I was surprised to find his sweet sent didn't effect me as much anymore. It was still the most beautiful smell in the world, but it wasn't as…mind-boggling? I suppose that would be the right word. It didn't quite confuse me as much. Edward started up the car and I rested my head on his shoulder as we drove out of the car park. I thought about everything that had happened in the past few days. Or was it weeks? Maybe months, even. I couldn't remember much before the accident.

I closed my eyes and buried my face in Edward's shoulder. I let myself fall into a state, almost like day dreaming. I was as close to sleeping as I could possibly get. The words played over in my mind. I wasn't sure where I had heard them before;

Sometimes you must get hurt,

In order to grow.

Sometimes you must fall,

In order to know.

Sometimes our visions clear,

Only after our eyes are washed away with tears.

I was sure I had never heard it in my life before, but it stuck in my mind. I murmured it as I rested. I could picture Edward's face smiling as I said it. When I opened my eyes and glanced up he was looking down at me, and just as I had suspected he was grinning from ear to ear. I realised we had stopped. We were at Edward's house. He picked me up and carried me to the front door. I just curled up in his arm, quietly. "I'm sorry you can't go to sleep", he whispered. I smiled.

"This is enough", I answered. As we walked through the house I was aware of Jasper and Alice talking to each other. It was obviously a stressful conversation. Edward stiffened. I imagine he had read their thoughts and found something he didn't like. Whatever it was, it couldn't be so bad. I was still repeating my quote over and over. I felt Edward moving, and suddenly I was dropped onto a bed. It felt like a bed, anyway. I opened my eyes and Edward was leaning over me.

His perfect face looked troubled. I reached up and touched his cool skin. "What wrong"? I frowned. He copied my scowl. "Did you know that your…friend, Sam, is in love with me"? He stammered. I could feel my eyes widen. "Um…no. But does it matter if she does"? I softened. I didn't want him thinking I was angry or upset because my so-called friend loved my boyfriend. It didn't matter to me, as long as Edward didn't love her.

"No", Edward grinned mischievously and leaned down to kiss me. It was the most passionate, romantic, and overall best kiss I had ever had in my entire life. I sighed and he pulled me closer. Before he kissed me once again, we had time to squeeze in some words. "I love you", I whispered.

"I love you too. Yesterday, today and tomorrow. Always and forever", and he leaned in to sweep his lips across mine once again.

Well, in the end, Edward and I lived our long awaited happily ever after. Brooke got over her hangover and her and Matt are getting married at the end of the year. Ryan decided to support Marie in the pregnancy, and they got together, meanwhile Jason and Sam haven't spoken to each other since he moved to New York.

Well, this is the end. Please review! I probably won't do a sequel, because I'm concentrating on my other story. What did you think of this last chapter? I decided to add that little end bit because I didn't want to leave you guys not knowing what happened. If I do a sequel, all of the thing mentioned above will be put into full detail in it. Do you think I should? Anyways, REVIEW!