Hey y'all! I was really bored so I decided to crank out another chapter. I hope you enjoy it! :)

Chapter Twenty: Antibonding

It was dark. I couldn't seem to make out anything around me. I was alone as far as I could tell. I had no idea where I was. I took a step forward, thinking that maybe if I kept walking, I'd eventually find someone or somewhere that I could identify, but there was nothing. The farther I walked, the darker it got. I closed my eyes, wishing for someone to come and take me from this darkness.

When I opened them, I saw a small beam of light from ahead. I hesitantly walked towards it, not knowing if I should trust the strange, mysterious light ahead of me. But the darkness seemed to be edging up around me, so I ran forward, desperate to be free of the blackness.

"Bella?" I heard someone yell from the light. It was a voice I would know anywhere, a voice that calmed yet excited me.

It was Edward, calling out for me.

I ran quickly towards his voice, knowing that when I found it, Edward would be there and he could help me figure out what the strange darkness encircling me was.

But when I finally reached the light and stepped into it, I was suddenly in a very familiar surrounding. I was in Charlie's house, standing in my living room, facing Edward.

"Edward! Thank God!" I exclaimed, running to him.

But he held his hands out, stopping me.

"Don't Bella. It will only make this harder on you." He said with a look of pity on his face.

"What are you talking about?" I demanded. My stomach was churning and I felt as though I would be sick.

"I told you, Bella. You aren't good enough for me. The sooner you accept that, the easier this will be for you." He said coldly.

I stared at him, stunned. This couldn't be the same man who told me earlier that he loved me and would never take me for granted. But as I stared into his beautiful green eyes, I realized that it was indeed. They were cold and heartless as he looked at me.

"Please! Don't leave me!" I begged.

"Sorry, Bella." He began, and as he spoke, something began to change. His eyes began to darken. "You just aren't good enough for me." I blinked, and when I reopened my eyes, his eyes were a dark brown that I recognized.

"Please, Edward! Don't go!" I yelled.

His brown eyes mocked me as he walked away. Those were the brown eyes that I hated so much.

They were the brown eyes that belonged to my mother.

"Bella!" I heard him calling my name again but it didn't make sense. He was already gone. "Bella! Wake up!"

"Bella!"

I was jolted awake by someone vigorously shaking my body. I finally made my eyes opened and I could vaguely see the dark figure sitting on the side of my bed, staring at me with concern in his green eyes.

Green eyes. It was just a dream.

I realized I was crying after a moment and shook myself slightly, trying to bring myself out of my dream.

"Bella talk to me. What happened, love?"

I sighed, calming myself down and after a moment of hesitation, I told him my horrible dream.

"It was awful, Edward." I said when I finished. "It was like you and my mom were one in the same person and you just…left." I had to choke back a sob.

"Look at me, Bella." Edward said fiercely. "I would never leave you like that. I don't know how many times I'm going to have to tell you that until you believe me, but I'll keep saying it, no matter how long it takes. I love you, and no matter what happens, I always will. You are so amazing and wonderful. Seeing you smile makes me smile. Seeing you laugh makes me laugh. Seeing you sad makes me sad. I've never felt that connected to anyone in my life. Always remember that. I'm not your mother or your father. I would never hurt you like that. I promise, Bella." His eyes held mine the whole time he spoke, making me believe every word that he uttered. "I love you, Bella. That's not going to change."

I leaned into him, taking in his scent and I relished in the feeling of his strong arms wrapping around me.

"I love you too, Edward. Thank you." I said earnestly.

"For what?" He asked.

I smiled at him through my tears. "For loving me."

He kissed my forehead. "You don't have to thank me. It's an honor to have you except my love."

I sighed into his chest, wishing that we could just stay in this moment forever, but a quick look at the clock showed that it was 2am and we had school tomorrow.

"Come on, love. Let's go to sleep." He said. He pushed me back down onto the bed and, to my utter surprise and joy, came around to the other side of the bed and lay down next to me. He curled up with me, his chest against by back, and put his arms around me.

"Comfortable?" He asked.

I couldn't answer, so I just nodded.

I drifted off to sleep quickly after that.

I knew today would suck…well at least I figured it would. I hadn't had to face Mr. Monroe since I found out about what happened. He hadn't been in school since I found out, which I suppose was convenient for the both of us. I didn't know if he knew I was informed now, but he would soon enough.

I was nervous as Edward and I walked into his classroom and it only intensified when I saw that he was indeed in school today.

"Hello, Bella! Edward." He said, smiling at us and acting completely normal.

Apparently, he hadn't been filled in yet.

I merely nodded at him and took my seat. He didn't seem to pick up on my behavior. He hummed to himself as he got everything set for today's lesson.

Once everyone was in the class room, he clapped his hands together and I steeled myself for what was sure to be a very interesting class period.

"Okay class, listen up. We're going to start learning about Antibonding today." He said with a smile. I couldn't help but smile too. This was perfect. "Can anyone give me a guess or tell me what Antibonding is?" I raised my hand immediately. "Ah, Ms. Swan. Go ahead."

I smiled at him. "Well, Mr. Monroe, I believe Antibonding is when a MO that is located outside of two nuclei comes in uninvited by both nuclei and bonds with it. It makes the nuclei go out of phase. This bonding destabilizes the molecule as a whole. It ruins the molecule." I glared at him towards the end, hoping he got the point.

His smile had faded as he looked at me and smiled smugly at him.

"Thank you, Bella. That was an…interesting explanation."

"What can I say, Mr. MOnroe-" I made sure to emphasize the MO part of his name-"That's just what I got out of the explanation in the book."

He moved on swiftly, not calling on me anymore for the rest of class no matter how many times I raised my hand. It's a good thing too, because I had some sort of innuendo each time.

Even though Edward tried to look disappointed in me, I could see the glitter of amusement in his eyes. He thought it was just as funny as I did.

At the end of class, Mr. Monroe stopped me on the way out.

"Bella, may I speak to you for a moment?" He looked pointedly at Edward. "Alone."

I smiled brightly at him. "Sure thing. I'll meet you outside in a few minutes Edward."

Edward nodded at me, concern in his eyes. I smiled at him reassuringly before he walked out the door.

"So you found out." He said once Edward was gone.

"How could you?" I demanded. "You were my father's friend, you jackass. You had no right to get involved. I can't believe you would do that."

He sighed. "It was a long time ago, Bella. Your mother and I stopped everything after a year. No harm done." He said this quietly.

I laughed sarcastically. "No harm done? Are you fucking serious? Maybe there was no harm for you, but there was for me and my family! My dad is in rehab and Renee left. I mean, now she is back, trying to be mother of the year and all that bullshit, but there was so much harm done."

He sighed. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that."

I rolled my eyes. "Damn straight you shouldn't have said that." I said.

"So now what?" He asked.

I looked at this man, this pathetic man with his pathetic life. He had a ring on his finger. I wonder if his wife knew he was a cheating bastard.

"Nothing. I'll come to your class, pass, graduate, and then I'll never have to see your face again." I said simply. And then I turned and walked out the door.

Edward was waiting right outside, his face still full of concern.

"What happened?" he asked.

I sighed. "I got pissed off and let my sailor mouth take over. Same old, same old." I shrugged.

He cracked a smile. "You have a right to use your sailor mouth around him and your mother. It's understandable."

He reached out and grabbed my hand, leading us towards the parking lot.

"So what's next?" He asked as he pulled his keys out of his pocket.

I bit my lip, thinking. "I need to talk to my mom again. And even though I hate to admit it, I want to see Lizzie, her daughter-my half sister-again. And I'd really appreciate it if you came with me."

We had reached the car by this point, and he reached out and grabbed my backpack, tossing it inside his Volvo.

"Just tell me when, and I'll be there." He said as he stroked the hair out of my face.

I smiled. "Thank you. So can we go tomorrow? After school?" I asked.

He nodded. "Sounds good."

I sighed as he kissed my head, relishing in the fire it sent coursing down my body. I sat down in his car, shutting the door behind me and watched as he gracefully walked around the car and opened the driver's side door.

Tomorrow would be difficult but I knew as long as I held Edward's hand in mine and felt his presence next to me, it would be easier to get through.

Because, no matter what, I knew Edward would be there to pick up the pieces after they fell and I knew that I would always do the same for him.

There ya go! I hope you all liked it! I think I might be getting close to the ending on this story. There is only one or two more conflicts to resolve. But anyways, keep reading and keep reviewing! I love you all for it! :D