Chapter 2
Finding Love
From the day that Edward had revealed that his mom could possibly die I thought of my own mom who had left me when I was five. Edward drove me home in his black Mercedes. I didn't care about what type of Mercedes it was but it seemed to help Edward with his pain if I seemed interested. We were finally at my house and I gave him another hug and a reassuring smile. I was happy that I had just created my first friendship at my new school. Charlie was home early but I guess he brought his work with him. The cases had gotten really gruesome when it was alleged that someone had disappeared during the day and they were later found in an alley and they looked like they had been attacked by an animal of some sort. I knew the suspects of the cases were either attacked by vampires or werewolves. I wouldn't tell my dad what I thought because he didn't believe in the legend of werewolves and vampires.
The evening came and I took my regular shower and continued with my history assignment. It was my last day to complete the assignment and I had gathered information about the werewolves. The werewolves are referred to as the Lycans they can be killed by being stabbed by a silver weapon. I finished my assignment and just to add a little bit of modern history I added that the recent cases could be linked to the legend of werewolves and vampires. I went through all the pages to find any spelling mistakes. I realised that I was really enjoying this assignment and it made me think that Edward's mom must have the same enjoyment I have by reading tales about vampires and werewolves. It was soon midnight and I went to sleep.
The next morning I went to school with Charlie and then I saw Edward. I didn't know what to expect when it came to Edward. "Bella, I just wanted to thank you for keeping up with me and supporting me." Oh no you don't have to thank me we are friends right. "Of course we are. I mean you are the only girl I'm comfortable with talking to." I was very touched by Edward's words but I had to get to history since it was the first period today. Mr Ambrosia was very happy to see my assignment and he decided to start marking these assignments in front of all our faces. Lunchtime came and a new member had come to join me and Edward. "Hi guys, I was wondering if I could join you and my name's Andrew
Black." Of course you can join our table. The whole lunch was awkward and Edward and I couldn't really talk to each other. The bell rang and the day went by and I finally went home.
I realised deep down that the relationship between me and Edward couldn't really be classified as a friendship anymore. I had realised when Andrew came that all I wanted was to be alone with Edward and talk to him about my problems and listen to his problems. I got a phone call from Edward about his mom. "Bella, please come to the hospital now I really need you." Okay Edward I'll be there. I asked Charlie to take me and when I saw Edward crying I knew immediately that his mom, Esme, had died. I rushed to his side and I gave him a hug and without knowing it I kissed him. The kiss we shared was passionate and I felt like the kiss felt like the need to comfort but also the long suppressed feelings we had for each other.
I went away that night feeling like I didn't recognise myself at all. Edward and I had built a strong friendship where no topics were off limits. I had now realised how special it is to have a friendship with someone you truly love.
I couldn't sleep that night but I was suddenly having a bad dream. The dream flashed images of me and Andrew and to my disgust we were kissing and he was pushing the limits because the next thing I know I was in his bed and I seemed to enjoy what he was doing and to finish it off I was taking a pregnancy test the next month with Edward next to me looking like he was about to kill Andrew. The dream ended because of my stupid alarm clock.
The day went normally until I saw Andrew at our table again. I was kind yesterday but today Edward and I needed some time alone. I got to the table and it seemed like Andrew was cheering Edward up after the tragedy which was the death of his mom. I wasn't about to ruin this scene so I sat quietly and watched in joy the smile that was forming on Edward's face due to Andrew's jokes and stories. The lunchtime bell did eventually ring and it was time for History my favourite subject. The assignments were marked and I got a 100%.
The day ended but I couldn't leave without saying goodbye to Edward. I went to the locker room and I saw Edward and Andrew with a whole bunch of guys and girls. This sounds pretty normal except that they were all shooting up informal for they were all taking cocaine. At this moment I ran to Charlie's cruiser and I stayed calm and acted as though nothing had gone wrong. As soon as we got home I cried myself to sleep and I woke up feeling stupid and humiliated by myself to think that I, Bella Swan, could really date someone or even love someone.