Summary: Bella Swan didn't expect she would meet and like a boy at a New Year's Eve party. And break her heart in 24 hours. Now, starting her first year in college, she was reunited with the man who broke her. Edward Cullen. Will Bella forgive him? Can Edward gain back Bella's trust? AU-H/OOC
AN: Before you read this, I want to let you know that this is my All Human fanfiction so I'm not really good at it. Enjoy though. :D
EPILOGUE
"Oh and belated Merry Christmas. Goodnight as well."
And for the first time, Edward smiled warmly at me. "Goodnight too Bella. I hope you will enjoy your presents."
I blushed, nodding before waving when he drove away. Okay, I think I'm back in high school again, blushing like a freshman who was greeted by her crush.
I pulled the keys of the house from my pocket, the presents on my hand and went inside. The house was already dark and the people here are already asleep.
I didn't even turn the lights on when I went to my room, placing the gifts on the desk and unbuttoning my jeans, taking my coat and shirt as well. I pulled my pajamas from my closet and plopped down on the bed.
And man, I had a dream about Edward Cullen.
The next day, I was brushing my tangled hair, getting ready for my "meeting" with Edward. I didn't notice that the door was open and Renesmee walked in. She rolled her eyes at me and plopped herself on the bed. I tried to ignore her but when I turned back on the mirror, I saw her eyeing the presents that the Cullens give to me. Well, shoot.
"What the hell is this?" Renesmee exclaimed. "Who the fuck gave you--"
I lunged towards Renesmee, shoving her on the bed, covering her mouth with my hand. "Shut up, Ness." I looked at the opened door, investigating if either my mother or father was there.
She mumbled something against my hand. I looked at her, confused and she gave me a glare. I pulled my hand away from her face and she gagged.
"You're such a drama queen, sis." She grumbled. I rolled my eyes and went to the door, shutting it. "Why are you shutting the door? Are you afraid that Mom's gonna make you cook lasagna for Dad this evening?"
I scoffed. "Yeah, right. By the way, I'm not afraid of making lasagna. Have a conscience, idiot." I snapped at her, crossing my arms. She just waved her hand in a gesture to carry on.
"Whatever," She mumbled and went to retrieve the presents. I did not open it yet, not wanting to let go of the temptation.
"Who give you these?" Renesmee asked, eyeing the big present, which I assume was from Alice.
"The Cullen siblings," I murmured and Renesmee raised her eyebrow at me. "They're rich Renesmee of course they will buy presents for everybody that they knew. Even acquaintances! Do you have any idea on what's happening with the world today, Renesmee?"
She shrugged. "Uh-huh," She said sarcastically. "By the way, why are you so dressed up? Where are you going anyway?"
And by face betrayed me; I blushed. "Shit," Renesmee said in disbelief. "You have a fucking date?"
"Why is your mouth so foul?" I snapped bitterly.
"I don't know, it's my second nature." She replied simply. I shook my head and went back to seat at the bed.
"I am not going on a date. I'll meet up with a boy on the park here in Forks." I explained to her and she didn't buy what I said.
"Yeah, right. Let me guess, you have a crush on a boy." Ugh. She knew me too well.
"Just mind your own business Renesmee Carlie." I responded, glaring at her. She gave me a look.
"Don't 'Renesmee Carlie' me Isabella Marie."
"Shut up,"
"Okay, then I'll do it." She said. I stared at my wristwatch and saw that it was almost one, forty-five. "I'm going to go now. Talk to you later." I said, grabbing my shoulder bag.
"Hey, are you going to open the gifts!?" Renesmee shouted inside my room when I was on my way to the stairs.
"Maybe later. And don't you dare touch it." I called when I was in the living room. Renesmee would be wise to lie if mom asked what am I talking about.
"Mom, I'm going out!" I yelled in the house and I flinched. I was never the type of person who would inform their parents by shouting. I think reality has influenced me right now. I didn't hear my mom call back so I headed off outside. The snow was still thick but I was wearing snow boots. I jumped inside Renesmee's truck and started off the engine.
I almost bumped dad's old police cruiser. I sighed while I drove away. My father was in La Push, watching the latest baseball game with Uncle Billy and Harry. Billy was actually Jacob's father, that's where Renesmee met him. While Harry was Leah's father, that's why Leah knew Renesmee too.
I looked at my wristwatch and saw that it was almost two o'clock and I was almost halfway to the meeting place. Damn, reality is influencing me. I used to be miss-goody two-shoes and now look what I am now.
I kept the truck in a slow pace since the road was probably slippery and I don't want to be involve in an accident.
When I was there, there were several children playing at the park with their parents, all running around with snowballs on their hands. I hopped out of the truck and went to the park. I glanced around, hoping to find Edward. I didn't see his Volvo anywhere and it's a little bit uncomfortable for me.
Maybe he's late, I thought. You'll never know.
I decided to sit at the nearest bench I could find. I found one and brushed off the snow that's covered around the bench and sat there, shoving my hands on the pocket of my jacket. I leaned my head against the supporter and closed my eyes, feeling the damp coldness of the Forks winter.
I didn't realize that there was a man in front of me since I heard someone clear his throat. My eyes snapped open and it fell on the most beautiful man on the planet. His hair was still disarray from running his hand through, maybe. His green eyes were shining as if it was sparkling. He had a light smile on his face and I could see him wearing a black coat.
I smiled lightly and positioned myself in a proper way. Edward brushed off the snow next to me and sat there. I was glad that he was keeping general distance with me since I know that I haven't forgiven him yet.
We looked at the playing children for a moment. And for the first time in months, I didnt' feel uncomfortable with him anymore.
T.B.T.
It was cloudy here in New Hampshire and there was still snow. I walked around the path as students were scattered around the campus. I had my luggage with me, towing it. There were several students who were doing the same also as they had gone to their hometown these holidays.
I had a huge smile on my face as I kind of skipped to my dorm. People who knew me will probably go 'wait, I thought she was emo or something' or 'weird. . . Since when do Bella Swan glow?'
Yeah, that's probably a shock for them. As I went to my building, I noticed Angela with Jessica on her side, chatting animatedly. They spotted me and I would guess that they would greet but instead, they just looked at me with a curious expression. I stopped walking and gave them a concern look.
"Guys, you okay?" The smile disappeared from my face and they were weirdly smiling now.
"Yes, we're okay Bella. Don't concern yourself." Angela said politely at me, brushing a strand of her brown wavy hair from her face. But Jessica had another expression on her face.
"Okay, are you glowing or what?" Jessica exclaimed, seemingly shock that I was. I almost groaned, I knew people would ask that but this is worst than being called emo.
"Uh. . . Yes you could say that." I muttered. Jessica raised an eyebrow.
"Let me guess. . . Something happened at Christmas, right?" She guessed and she was beaming now with joy.
I blushed and they already know the answer. I thought Jessica was the one going to respond but I was shocked that Angela had the courage to do that.
"Oh my," Angela breathed, smiling from ear to ear. "You need to spill Bella. Please."
Jessica rolled her eyes mockingly at her friend. "Since when are you interested in knowing about Bella's mysterious glow?" I chuckled at that and at the same time, nervous.
"I'm just curious Jess." Angels replied with a hint of mockery in her voice. I laughed at their little display.
"Sorry guys. I need to unpack first," I told them and nodded towards the luggage I was holding. Understanding flicked through their faces.
"Okay Bella!" Jessica said enthusiastically. "We'll be holding to that, trust me. And if Alice knew this – she's going to flip!"
I nodded and bit my lip before smiling at them and giving them a wave. A roll of nervousness passed through me. If only Alice knew. I was surprised that Alice didn't know since I thought she was a Ms-know-it-all, according to Emmett. I reached for the room keys in my pocket and unlocked the door. I stepped inside the room and noticed Rosalie sitting at the bed, with an open luggage on her bed as she folds her clothes.
"Shit, Bella!" Rosalie exclaimed, forgetting the things on her hand and went to hug me. I released the handle of my luggage and hugged her back. Rosalie pulled away with a smile on her face.
"Spill it, B." She suddenly said and I looked at her with shock. Okay, that was a weird question to ask but I know the answer, I just didn't know what to think right now. How could Rosalie know this? And why would she knew this. She suddenly laughed. "Oh come on, Bella. I could see it in your face. What happened there?"
Damn my stupid face. I blushed and shook my head, closing the door behind me. I brushed pass Rosalie and put the luggage on my bed too, unzipping it. "I just. . . Had a great time in Forks."
"Oh, really?" She wasn't convinced. I hate it when Rosalie gets to curious about things like this.
"Really," I told her, hoping that she would somehow drop it but I think I'm an unlucky girl today. Rosalie crossed her arms and glare at me. I ignored her as I unpack and it was hard to concentrate since she was staring intently at me. I groaned and gave up.
"I. . . Things are okay with my life now, okay Rose?" I told her. She gave me a look, probably saying that the information was not enough. Gosh, sometimes she is like Alice freaking Cullen. "I just need you to be patient Rose. I will tell you guys later if I had the courage to do so."
"Guys?" Rosalie asked, confused. "Who were the ones, except me, who know about you being happy?"
I shrugged. "Angela and Jessica. What? They saw it too. And probably half of the student population who knows me knows it too."
"Well that's kind of weird. But you seriously need to tell. Does Alice know about this?" She asked. I shook my head she gaped. "I thought Mary Alice Cullen is fucking all-knowing?" Rosalie laughed.
"Me too, I was shock." Then I added, "But she didn't even see me today which counts for not knowing." I frowned, imagining Alice attacking me with questions till death if she finds out about this. I laughed and shook my head.
"Whoa Bella. You're lost." Rosalie commented, smirking as she went back to her things. "In a good lost kind of way."
I smiled, making the happiness inside me flutter.
T.B.T.
Rosalie decided to order pizza while Emmett, Jasper and Alice hung out here in our dorm. Tomorrow, school's going to start again and Rosalie told me "to party all hell long" before really going straight to hell aka school (according to her, anyway.)
I am glad that Edward wasn't coming because I feel so 'not like me'. My insides melt whenever he's here. When the three were all here, they explained to me that Edward was studying or also known as catching up with his studies.
"He's such a nerd sometimes." Emmett said, rolling his eyes as he took a big bite out from his pizza.
"Because he cares about his cares not like you." Jasper muttered, shaking his head. Emmett gave a gentle slap on Jasper's back which cause Jasper to spit out his Coke.
"What the fuck, Emmett?" Jasper growled. Emmett just grinned at him.
Alice rolled her bright blue eyes at them and then narrowed her eyes at me. I gulped, preparing for the words that will just burst out of her mouth in any second.
"Why the hell are you glowing?" Alice demanded, crossing her arms across her chest.
I shook my head. "I'm not Alice. I'm just happy to see you guys again, that's all." I said simply and I was proud that my voice didn't shook or else I'm doomed.
She huffed but my convincing wasn't that good enough. "Yeah, right."
Rosalie smirked. "Seriously Bella. You gotta spill this to Alice, okay?" Then Alice look at us back and forth.
"What do I not know that you guys know?" She practically screeched. Emmett and Jasper started laughing and she smacked her brother and boyfriend's heads.
"Ow!" Jasper complained. "Enough with the hitting guys. I'm not as buff as you Cullens are." But Alice ignored him.
"Actually Alice. I don't know." She told her best friend and Rosalie was good enough to convince her. I really should have practiced these kind of things with Rose.
Then Alice stayed quite for a moment before her eyes went wide. "Oh my God!" She screamed.
"Geez Alice. Low your fucking voice for a minute." Emmett complained, covering his ears. Jasper just laughed, as so as Rosalie.
"What do you mean, Alice?"
"You're finally with Edward!" Alice said and started jumping up and down while clapping her hands. Emmett and Jasper were stunned but Rosalie looked like she know what's going to happen.
I was shocked. "What?!" That made the impression of Alice to stop.
"What do you mean what? Aren't you dating my brother?" Alice yelled, putting her hands on her hips and pouted.
It seemed my shock looked like a shock that's saying, 'What the fuck? Where did you get that? Are you crazy? I'm not dating your stupid brother.'
"I am not Alice." I kept my voice calm.
It seemed that Alice saw something in my eyes that made her convince. She just huffed again and crossed her arms.
"Well, you can't blame a girl for hoping." She told me. Then they all laughed.
It was Monday morning and I was headed off to my next class. My class with Edward. I bit my lip as I went inside the classroom, knowing that he was there, probably reading or doing things that I don't even want to know.
I was too chicken to make eye contact as I was a few meters away from him so that I could sit at my usual spot, where it's located at the end. As I passed him, I heard him mumble a, "Hey"
I was slightly taken aback and took a deep breath. "Hello," I managed to say as I went to sit at my seat. It was a quiet brief of exchange. There were several students flowing inside the room and I could see Edward looking at me from behind.
When he caught my eye, I involuntarily smiled. He froze for a minute before his eyes melted and gave me a crooked smile.
And again, for the first time in months. I can't concentrate on the topic of what's being discussed. I'm so distracted and I know why. It was because of him. The man sitting a few seats away from me.
It was only days since I last saw him and it still took my breath away.
Every minute, I keep staring at him and I wondered, myself, why am I keep doing that? I blinked and tried to focus on what the professor is saying or she'll really try to kill me when she notices that I am not paying attention and that will just cause embarrassment to me.
I took notes on what she's saying, fully prepared for her questions if she'll ask later. While I was writing, I can't help but remember what happened days ago in my hometown, Forks.
"So," I started, still looking at the children playing on the snow. Edward tilted his head so that he could see me. I tried not to look at him but failed. My breath almost left my lungs as his face was about a few inches away from my face.
He kept his stare at me and my stomach started to feel uneasy. I blinked, shaking my head a little as I looked away.
"Um, thank you by the way," I whispered. Edward gave me a look that resembles a 'what-are-you-talking-about' look. I sighed. "For the present, I mean. Well, I haven't actually seen them but I feel thank you."
Edward's lip turned into a smile and nodded. "You're welcome." He told me. We didn't say another word again and the tension was beginning to thick.
I cleared my throat and that caught Edward's attention. "Sorry I just. . . I feel so guilty for not getting you guys presents--" But I was interrupted by him.
"Really, Bella," I almost blushed when he said my name. "Didn't you heard Alice last night? She told you not to get anything."
I shrugged but I was still the stubborn person that everyone knows. "Well, she's not giving up that easily and you know me. I'm--"
"Stubborn," He whispered, slightly chuckling after a moment. I narrowed my brown eyes at him as I glared. He put his hands in front of him, warning me that he's not going to do anything 'rash' again.
I rolled my eyes. "Yes. Stubborn. But I insist--"
"And we decline," Edward cut off briefly as he ran a hand through his messy reddish brown hair, looking relaxed at our conversation.
I crossed my arms across my chest. "What the? Can't you interrupt people without saying anything for a minute?"
Edward nodded, still grinning. From that, I smacked his arm. Half-playful and half-serious. What the? Playful? What has gone to you Isabella Marie?
"Ow," Edward complained, rubbing the spot where I hit him. I felt the urge to stick my tongue out on him.
"It's your fault, dimwit. You shouldn't be so cocky." I snapped at him.
"Cocky?" Edward asked playfully.
"Since when did you get so comfortable with me!?" I exclaimed, throwing my arms, the cold air brushing my sleeve. "I told you that I need time you and just--" I stopped.
And that stopped Edward too. I guess I reminded him about our discussion back at his dorm a almost four months ago.
I took a deep breath. "I'm sorry. Just stop being. . . you know what." I grumbled. I smiled a little when he actually laughed, knowing that he's okay with it.
"It's alright, Bella Swan. I'm not that really fragile if you ask me."
I slapped my forehead and closed my eyes. "Whatever. You're changing the subject. This is not what I want to talk to you about."
"That reminds me; why do you want me here with you?" Edward asked, looking away like I was not beside him. I frowned.
"I'll explain later. Right now, I just want to say something."
"Then go," He encouraged.
I took another deep breath before telling him. "It's December 31."
I had the guts to face him and looked at Edward. He seemed confuse. "What about December 31?"
"Don't you remember that tonight, it w ill be a year ago since I first saw you?" Then Edward stopped breathing. His body went rigid.
I cursed mentally. When he didn't say anything, I decided to take the opportunity to tell him. "I. . . I want to give you my present now."
Then he started to melt. "What do you mean?"
I sighed. "I know you're the person who gave me the tickets Edward. And I'm really thankful for it. Really."
Edward was still silent and all I could hear was the squeals and voices of the children at the park. "I. . . I'm not doing this because on what you did. I'm doing this because I was. . . wrong."
Edward stared at me.
"I was blind and too shallow to even see it." I whispered. "Edward. . . I. . . I forgive you. Seriously." Then I added, "You were. . . kind to me an d being a gentleman yourself by following what I want. You gave me time to think about it and you did it. But I wasn't expecting that you would do it overboard and at what you did makes me want to really forgive you."
"Thank you, Bella." Edward whispered suddenly and intertwined our fingers. I know that he did that for friendship only but I felt a spark of tingle when I skin contacted with each other.
I smiled and look up at him. I almost gasped when he was a few inches away form my face again. Our gaze was intense, like there was electricity forming between our eyes. It's like I could see his soul now. I was taken aback when Edward pressed his lips against mine for a moment before pulling away in half a second.
"Oh my God," Edward gasped, his eyes widened in shock and panic. "I'm so sorry Bella. I didn't mean that. I was just--"
I shushed him but I was still shock as he. "It's okay. No harm done."
Edward sighed in relief. "Really sorry." He said as he massaged my hand and that made me want to rest my head against his shoulder.
"You don't need to." I replied. "Want to play in the snow?"
Edward didn't say anything but groaned. Bending torso so his head was resting on his knees. I was shocked. "Oh my, I'm sorry Edward. I don't know that--"
But I felt something icy and went hit my chest and I gasped. I looked at Edward and saw that he was laughing. I blushed. I pulled my hand away from his and grabbed a fistful of snow. "That wasn't fair!" I laughed with him and we had a small snow fight like the children doing a moment ago.
It felt kind of perfect.
I snapped out of it quickly as I heard the professor announcing that it's done and I saw that the students were going out of the class. I looked at my right but didn't see Edward. He was already out. I sighed and pulled my bag from the ground. I was about to leave the door when the professor grabbed my arm.
"I expect you to pay attention at my class next time Miss Swan." She said in a serious voice. Dang, I was caught.
I blushed. "Sorry Mrs. Gilbert. I was--"
"Alright, alright." She shooed me away as she chuckled a bit. I smiled, knowing I wasn't in much trouble. When I was out of the door, I felt someone grab my hand.
What the--?
The person who grabbed me wrapped his arms around me as his soft lips made contact in me. I was about to scream when I recognize those lips. We only kissed a few times but nothing serious like what we did last year.
It was Edward.
We told each other after our snow fight that we could be start to be friends again but it all changed in New Year's Eve again.
It was the best night of my life. I still blushed whenever I remember the night that happened. The Cullen siblings were suppose to be going out to a big party here at Forks but Edward snuck out of the party and went to my house.
Luckily, Renesmee was drunk enough – Yes, she was drunk because my parents were out again and she had Jacob with her – to let Edward inside. Jake and Edward see each other again and had a little conversation before I went downstairs when I saw Edward.
Well. . . We actually had. . . sex that night. Edward didn't have "protection" with him when it was all sudden but I was on the pill in case something happened to me.
The Cullens only knew that Edward "went out" with a girl, not knowing that it was me. And Edwar went out of the window so that Renee and Charlie won't see him.
Yeah, I know it's embarrassing but I feel glad that none of our family – except Jacob and Renesmee – knew what happened.
"Hey," Edward whispered, his forehead pressing against mine. He cupped my cheek and kissed me again, this time it was soft.
"Hey yourself too," I mumbled when we pulled away, smiling. Edward chuckled and pressed his lips against my forehead.
"Edward, I think people will see--"
"Then let them."
I groaned, pulling away. "Edward," I groaned.
"What?" He said, amused. I hate it when he does that to me.
I rolled my eyes but we froze when we heard someone clear its throat not several meters away from us. We looked at our right and saw Alice, Rosalie, Emmett and Jasper.
"You guys are together?!" They all exclaimed. Edward and I laughed but didn't take a step back. Edward smirked at me and I shove him slightly.
Edward linked his fingers with mine and we both sighed.
"O.M.G!!!" Alice shouted. "I knew it!!"
Their reaction was similar like what happened when I met Edward again at the restaurant. But this time, it was different.
Okay, don't hate me. This is the end of Turn Back Time. I know it's too short but that's how I originally planned it. :D Thanks for the people who favorites, story-alert and reviewed. It means a lot to me.