Chapter 13 - BPOV

I can't believe that douche bag was cheating on me.

After all this time, the possessiveness, the attitude, the sneaking around, and the whole time he's fucking Jessica behind my back.

I feel dirty.

It makes me sick to think that she was messing with him, she's already slept with half the guys in the school. Thank God I never went all the way with Mike, the thought alone makes me shudder.

More than anything, I feel relieved.

So what if my friends don't want to hang out with me anymore after this, if they're only hanging out with me because 'I'm Mike Newton's girlfriend', they obviously aren't real friends in the first place.

I should have done this a long time ago.

I don't need to date some loser who doesn't even treat me right just to be popular.

I feel so stupid.

"Bella?" his voice breaks through my thoughts and I can't help but smile.

Turning around I see him standing there, looking just as gorgeous as ever. His jaw is red from where Mike landed a punch and I want to kiss it better.

I still can't believe he stood up for me the way he did.

"Are you okay?" he asks, his voice soft, full of concern.

"Never been better," I say honestly. "I should have done that a long time ago. Thank you, for sticking up for me," I smile.

He's smiles back and I feel like my heart is about to leap out of my chest.

"Your welcome," he murmurs stepping closer. "You don't deserve that."

"Are you okay?" I ask, ghosting my fingers over his jaw. His breath hitches and his eyes slide shut and I'm giddy with excitement, just knowing I'm the one making him feel this way.

"Perfect," he breathes, opening his eyes again.

They seem darker than before, darker than I've ever seen, and I unconsciously lick my lips.

Deep green eyes are the last thing I see before he bends his head, pressing his lips to mine.

I slide my hands into his hair and part my lips, allowing him access.

He slips his tongue in and it glides against mine.

We both let out a soft moan as our lips move against each other.

We break apart, just gazing into each others eyes, both smiling widely.