Never Again, Chapter Seven: Getting Together

Twilight isn't mine. Excuse me while I go and shoot myself.

"That's sick." Edward said finally after a minute of silence. "Who would do that?" He glanced at the stronger bruises from Sunday, then looked away, seemingly unwilling to look at the markings of my former boyfriend's aggression.

He'd given me his full attention throughout my entire story, (especially when I started unbuttoning my dress). He was honestly interested in what I had to say, and honestly disgusted by what Jacob had done. And I was so happy to have told him, like a big weight had left me now.

Yay me.

"So…you don't want this," He gestured between the two of us "Because, you…Bella, you don't think that I'd ever…"

"No! No, Edward, I just…don't think I'm over him yet." I sighed.

"Bella," Edward said, stroking my cheek. "I'd never hurt you, ever. And I think that I could be the person to make you forget about him. It's gonna be OK."

OK, up your own ass much?

"I don't think it's that simple…" I started, but I had to stop. My mouth had suddenly become unavailable.

We sat in the empty function room, all alone, making out for ages. And I mean, ages. We'd been kissing so much that my lips actually felt quite sore.

"Oi!"

We sprang apart, and saw that stood in the doorway was Emmett, grinning like a freaking Cheshire cat, Alice, looking kinda drunk actually, and…

Jazz. Looking like something had crawled up his ass and died, glaring daggers at Edward.

Meh. You win some you lose some.

"I found them!" Alice announced, giggling happily.

Jazz ignored her. "We've been looking for you," he told us with an accusing tone. "Come on. We're going home."

We left the room, and out of the corner of my eye, I saw a distinct high-five taking place between Emmett and Edward, and I could've sworn I heard Edward whisper "Cough up."

And they say romance is dead.

"Your friend is very good-looking, Bella." Alice nodded seriously as we walked through the parking lot towards the Bug. "Think how gorgeous your kids would be!"

"I know, Alice. Lets get you in the car, honey." I smiled at her low tolerance for alcohol. She was very small. I didn't need telling how gorgeous our kids would be. I already knew.

I woke up Wednesday morning with a huge grin on my face. My life was finally getting back on track; the way it was supposed to be. There were no stepfathers to run from, and no abusive boyfriends to stay on the right side of. Yeah, karma was learning.

I showered and walked back to my room to get dressed. But what was I supposed to wear? What does one wear the day after meeting her hot Biology partner and then making out with said Biology partner at a party?

"Alice?"

"Ugh! Must you scream my name?"

I laughed. "Sorry. Bit fragile, are we?" I teased. "I need your expertise a minute."

Alice had me dressed a hell of a lot quicker than she dressed herself. Maybe she just wanted to go back to bed. Either way, I looked hot, yet what I wore was so simple. Just a black denim skirt, black tights and a black and grey shirt like the one Edward was wearing on Monday tied up over a black vest.

I realised I was running a bit late, so I had to hurry to finish getting ready before running out of the house.

"Later, Jazz!"

I closed the door and turned towards my truck, and noticed an addition to our usual driveway scene.

There was a shiny silver Volvo sat on the kurb outside my house.

Edward looked out of the window, spotted me and hopped out of the car. He came around to the passenger's side and opened the door for me. "Fancy a ride?"

"Sure," I smiled

"You look good," he told me as I slid into the car. I made a mental note to thank Alice later. Instead of closing the door, he leaned in and kissed me fully on the lips. I kissed him back; parting my lips slightly and then letting my tongue trace his bottom one.

"Good morning," I whispered when he pulled back.

He chuckled and got in the car. I glanced back out of the window towards the house, and saw Jazz in the window, glaring towards us. What the hell was his problem?

Then my phone buzzed. New message received.

U didn't tell me he was takin U 2 skul – J

I hit reply quickly and tapped out a new message.

I didn't know. I'll CU l8r- B xx

He didn't reply after that. I really didn't understand Jazz sometimes. Shouldn't he be happy for me? He must approve of Edward; he works closely with his brother. Was he just doing the older brother/protection thing? Or did he want me to be a miserable prude for the rest of my life just because one boyfriend had hit me?

Nah. Not Jazz. He must just think it's too soon. I think it's too soon. I was just distracted from that quite easily.

Jazz'd warm to him, sooner or later, right? He had to. I was nice to Alice, even when we first met her and she constantly tried to enforce dress up games on me whenever she came over.

Maybe if they spent some time together…

A plan was forming in my mind as we pulled into school.

"What're you doing after school on Friday?" I asked Edward as we got out of the car.

"Something with you?" He answered, taking my hand as we walked across the lot.

I smiled. Hugely. God, it was so stupid how he had this effect on me.

"Right answer. You're coming over for dinner."

"Sounds great. Just you and me?"

Ah. "Not exactly, Jazz'll be there too."

He nodded. "Like a meet-the-parents kinda thing."

"I s'pos you could call it that. Though obviously no parents will be there. Just you and me, and my older brother." Who hates you.

"Cool," Edward said. "I'll see you at lunch." He kissed my cheek swiftly, before walking off to his homeroom. I allowed myself to happy-dance this time.

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