Chapter 10:

A/N:
Lexxibby: Again thanks for the support, you're awesome! If you ever want me to write a story about something I totally will.

Disclaimer: SM owns all Twilight characters.

"And with a broken wing,
she still sings,
she keeps her eyes on the sky.
With a broken wing,
she carries her dream,
man you ought to see her fly."

EPOV

I woke up, feeling something shivering in my arms. I almost jumped but then I remembered I was at Bella's. I had my arm wrapped around her, my chest was very close to her back but wasn't touching it.

I pulled closer to her so that she wouldn't be so cold. I smiled to myself as my chest felt the smooth shirt she was wearing.

I closed my eyes to go back asleep when I felt her move. I thought she was going t pull away from me so I kept my eyes closed. Then I felt her warm breath on my face. She pressed her little body up against my chest and snuggled closer.

I opened my eyes to see if she was awake or not. There, I found her beautiful brown eyes staring straight at me and she had a happy smile on her face. I smiled back and she blushed.

A strand of her chocolate brown hair slipped down her face and I pushed it behind her ear.

"Bella?" I said quietly, wondering if she would answer.

"Yes?" She asked in a whisper

"Why did you freak out when Newton had you over his shoulder?" I asked hoping I would get an answer.

She sighed and scrunched her eyes shut. She sighed again opening them and looking up at me sadly, weakly, and vulnerable.

"It's a long story Edward and I really don't want to burden you with my fucked up past. Besides, the last thing I need is you feeling sorry for me." She said trying to hide the pain.

At that exact moment she reminded me of her.

"Edward you have to go, living with them would be so much safer for you. I will be okay. Don't worry about me, I've been doing this a long time, dealing with it. I'll be fine dear. I won't be able to feel the burden of you getting hurt!" That made me feel like I was a burden and I hugged her and begged her to let me stay.

I knew exactly how she thought I would feel. Bella would never burden me, I am here for her and always will be.

"Will you tell me...eventually?" I asked pleadingly.

"Yes, if you eventually tell me about yours." At that we both closed are eyes and fell into deep sleep.

I woke up smelling something delicious. I sat up and stretched while I rubbed my eyes.

I looked down beside me but Bella was gone. It was six thirty and I could still sleep some more but I wanted to find Bell.

I threw on some sweats that were hanging off the edge of her bed, I figured these were her uncles. I walked down the stairs and into her kitchen spotting her standing on her tip toes on a little wooden chair that was rocking.

Right as I walked up behind her, she fell sideways landing in my arms. We both laughed and I set her on the cold kitchen floor.

"Can I help you get something from up there, I don't need my girlfriend putting herself in the hospital." I said through stifled chuckles.

BPOV

I bet he thought he was so awesome, always coming to rescue me. I decided to be a smart ass.

"My hero, can you grab two mugs for coffee?" I said sarcastically while batting my eyelashes at him. He rolled his eyes at me and starting looking through the cupboard.

I walked back over to where I already had our plates made and picked them up so that I could take them to the table.

"I hope you like eggs, bacon, and pancakes." I said with a smile while I grabbed the mugs out of his hand to get coffee.

"Mhm, I sure do!" He said matter of factually.

"Sit." Was all I said.

Is it bad that just hearing him say "mhm" turned me on. Ah, I feel like such a perv.

I sat down next to him and set his cup in front of him while I took a careful sip of mine.

We ate in silence that was oddly comfortable. When he was done eating I grabbed his plate and headed towards the sink. He walked up behind me and put his arms around my waist, placing his chin on my shoulder.

"So what exactly did you do that allowed me to stay last night without Esme flipping her shit?" He asked with a chuckle.

"Well I asked my uncle Carlisle if he would talk to Esme so that you could stay. They are pretty close, he trusts me, and he knows I don't like being alone." I stated with grin.

He didn't say anything about it after that. I'm pretty sure he was wondering why I didn't like to be alone.

EPOV

After helping Bella with the dishes and thanking her for the breakfast I headed home to change and get ready for school. When I finally finished getting ready everyone already headed to school. I got there right before first period had started.

First and second period were canceled for an assembly. When I got into the gym I saw Bella sitting with Alice. She looked really upset and her eyes were red and puffy. I wondered what had happened to her. Then the principle called the gym to order.

"Okay students." he paused. "Most of you know why you are here." He said while holding up a flyer in his hand.

I couldn't see what it said but I saw a picture of Bella sitting in between open doors of an ambulance all bruised and battered. I wondered if it had to do with her past.

"I don't know why any of you would stoop so low, be forwarned that we will find out who did this, and we already have a pretty good idea of who. Abuse of females is not a joke, and this isn't funny!" The principle was now yelling at everyone.

Bella stood up with her hands over her face hiding her tears when she ran out of the gym. I stood up and started to run after her when Emmett gave me a look that said stay away and fuck off. He ran out the double doors after her.

BPOV

When I got to school with Alice, we were met by the principle who asked me to join him in his office. He told me I should bring someone I trusted because I would need to be comforted. I waved Alice to come along. I knew no matter what, my Alliepop would always have my back and always be there for me.

As we walked to the office everyone was holding a piece of white paper and pointing at me. Some laughing, and some gaping. When we got in I sat in one leather chair in front of his desk and as soon as Alice sat in the other I grabbed her hand.

The principle didn't say anything he just handed me a white piece of paper and nodded down at it for me to look. When I did, I blacked out.

Paul and I were at my house practicing for our duet in chorus when someone started banging on my front door. "Just a minute!" I called to the person on the other side. Paul waved his hand in dismissal telling me to go get it. When I opened the door, a giant hand grabbed me, an angry voice screaming. I was so scared I couldn't say anything.

I shivered and felt the tears rolling down my cheek. I showed Alice the paper and she squeezed my hand and started crying herself. The principle made an announcement about first and second period being canceled due to an emergency assembly.

He asked if I knew anyone who would do such a thing to me and Alice told him Victoria, Jessica, and Lauren would. He excused us to the assembly. When we walked through the door, Emmett hugged me and didn't put me down until Rosalie was by my side. Rose hugged me and linked her arm with mine, as did Alice so that they could "protect" me from all of these cold hearted people.

We sat down. I was still crying as I kept remembering what happened that night. I looked around for Edward because I really needed him right now. I didn't see him anywhere so I turned and stared straight, trying not to look so flustered.

When I finally stopped the tears, the principle was talking and lecturing everyone about how abuse was no joke or some shit. I couldn't take it anymore and I got up and ran out the double doors.

When the cold air hit my face, I gasped for air. I could hardly breath. A few seconds later Em came running out the double doors. He picked me up and squeezed me to his chest.

"Oh kiddo, what...the...what the happened to you?" He asked, looking like he was going to cry himself.

"Why haven't you told me someone did this to you? Bella, why didn't you tell anyone who did it? I'll kick their ass!" I could hear the anger in his voice.

I asked him for Edward, I told him I needed him and he didn't even argue. I knew he wouldn't because he knew that he should just give me whatever would help. Emmett disappeared back into the gym.

How the fuck am I going to explain this? Will I even be able to?

EPOV

Emmett walked over and told me that all Bella wanted was me. My Bell needed me! I ran out of the double doors and straight over to her. She had her head in her hands, sobbing and shaking.

I walked over to the bench she was sitting at, the same bench from Monday, and I picked her up and sat down with her in my lap. I was stroking her hair and rubbing her back, trying to calm her. She had squeezed herself against my chest and my shirt was starting to get soaked by her tears.

"Edward?" She managed to croak out through a sob.

"I'm here Bell, I'm here!" I said reassuring her I wouldn't leave until she wanted me to.

"Why would someone be so evil? What did I ever do to deserve this?"She asked in a pained whisper.

I kissed the top of her head before pulling her chin towards me.

"Nothing at all Bell. Don't you dare make people think they got to you." I said quietly kissing her forehead.

I wanted to ask her what the flyer was about but she was so broken in my arms that I couldn't bring myself to ask.