This is just a short chap, and it's midnight...

I have a slight writer's block...

I think I have read four fanfic stories and some articles on Candy magazine just to come up with something...

Anyway, just read, enjoy, and of course, review :)

Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns Twilight, no copyright infringement intended.

The Truth

Chapter 12 – Arms

I never thought that you would be the one to hold my heart
But you came around and you knocked me off the ground from the start

You put your arms around me
And I believe that it's easier for you to let me go
You put your arms around me and I'm home

How many times will let you me change my mind and turn around?
I can't decide if I'll let you save my life or if I'll drown

I hope that you see right through my walls
I hope that you catch me, 'cause I'm already falling
I'll never let a love get so close
You put your arms around me and I'm home

I didn't have much time to ask Jake why he is studying here in Twilight Academy, because the bell rang. But later, this lunch, I am going to interrogate him. He didn't even call me, he didn't even text me!

"Bella, are you alright?"Alice asked while taking down some notes.

"Yeah, why'd you ask?" I answered feebly.

"You're not, is there something wrong?"

"None, just le—"

Miss Williams looked at us, and she cleared her throat.

I ducked my head on my desk, and I let my thoughts float on random things, just to get distracted from my own complicated thoughts.

…

Hours passed in a blur, four subjects were done, and I failed one quiz. I didn't even know that there was one. That only proved that I was not listening.

It's already lunch time, time to interrogate Jake.

I texted him that I will be waiting for him at the cafeteria so we could talk.

While walking on my way to the cafeteria, I saw a crying Rachel, walking fast, and not caring about the people who she hits on her way.

Then there was Edward in front of me. I know he feels bad for hurting the girl. But what can he do if he does not love her?

"Oh my gosh, Edward, I didn't know that it would be that bad," I said as I walk closer to him.

He didn't say anything. He grabbed my hand, and dragged me upstairs.

"Hey, where are we going? I'll be mee—"

"We are going to have lunch, "he declared.

"But the cafeteria is located on the ground floor," I insisted.

He ignored me, and I'm starting to get pissed.

Five minutes later, we are at the rooftop.

I didn't know that this place existed. There is a garden here. There are random flowers and plants. There are even butterflies flying around. And there is a table for two in the middle.

Edward walked me into the table. Then he pulled the chair so that I could sit.

When I'm already seated, he sat too.

"How did you set this up? This is so wonderful. Trying to impress me much?" I'm afraid I sounded like a giddy teenage girl.

He smiled proudly.

"I got help from the nice janitors."

"Don't tell me that you paid them, we're going to be in serious trouble," I blurted.

I looked at the food. Well, it is a cafeteria food. But that's not important. What important is that Edward is here with me.

"You don't have to worry any single thing. Just enjoy the lunch, 'kay?" He said while opening the bottled water from me.

"Thanks. Uhm, what did you say to Rachel?" I asked hesitantly.

"I told her that I found somebody new. I told her to find somebody she deserves because I'm not that person."

"But you are good person; you look good together...sometimes."

"You want me to go back to her?" He asked, feigning a hurt face.

I laughed softly.

"No. I want you here with me. I grew up being the only child, which means" I paused, and then whispered audibly, "I don't share the things I own with anyone."

"Oh, what a possessive girlfriend." Edward rolled his eyes.

"Oh, I don't remember you, asking me to be your girl," I said playfully.

He shook his head nonchalantly with a crooked smile planted on his face.

"Isabella Marie Swan, will you be my girlfriend?" He asked confidently. As if he knows that my answer will be yes.

"Yes." I think that I smiled ear to ear.

"Is it bad that I do not feel bad for Rachel? I'm the reason why she's hurt. It just bothers me, you know," I admitted.

"I'm glad you're talking to me about this…It's not bad Bella. It would be worse if I didn't break up with her. You know?"

I nodded.

...

Dismissal soon came. I immediately went to look for Jake.

I found him on the parking lot. He is about to go inside his car.

"Jake! Wait!" I shouted while running towards him.

I didn't know that I was running on a wet grass. It was slippery of course, and I am clumsy.

Bang! I lost my balance.

I closed my eyes, waiting for the impact, but I didn't feel any.

Jake caught me; his tan arms were supporting me.

"Thanks," I mumbled.

"Still too clumsy, Bells." He laughed and I rolled my eyes.

Once I was on my feet I hugged Jake.

I can't help it. I missed him so much. We haven't seen each other in months. He hugged me in return.

"I missed you too, Bells. But there are eyes staring. It would be better if you will pull away now," he mumbled.

I slowly pulled away from him.

Time to ask questions.

"Why didn't you tell me that you are going to study here? Why here, isn't it's too far from your place? And why did you enrolled late?" I asked.

"Whoa, easy Bells, one by one. I failed to call you because my cell broke. We were cliff diving and I kinda forgot to take it from my pocket, it was submerged to water, and it won't open anymore. I got in this school because of a scholarship; it's fine even though it's far. I wouldn't just reject an offer as big as the scholarship here in this extravagant school. Lastly I'm late because I had a problem with my old school, you know some records were missing, but they found it after two months. Then I enrolled here, I'm glad that they accepted me even though I'm late" he answered genuinely.

I just nodded.

"Jake, you should buy a new cell," I insisted.

"I've got a new one. Here, just save your num," he handed me his cell phone.

I punched my number, saved it, and then I gave it back to him.

"I'll call you, 'kay? I gotta go now. I really missed you, you should visit us soon. I'm sure the boys miss you too."

I smiled at that. Jake's friends were always nice to me. They even once tagged me along with them in cliff diving. It was fun, but I almost drowned that day. Dad never knew anything about it. I'm sure that I'd be grounded if he knew it.

Jake gave me a quick hug, and he said his farewell.

"Is he your friend?" A voice from behind said.

I almost jumped in shock; there was Edward behind me with an amused expression.

"Edward, don't do that!" I said angrily.

He just chuckled.

"Who's that guy?" He asked again.

"He's my best friend. Our fathers are best friends, and we grew up together. He lives in the res in La Push," I answered.

"Oh," was all he said.

"Let's go home?"

"No, not yet. I can't be alone with you at home."

"Same here, there are more eyes here. We can be together on Saturday anyway. You asked me out, remember?"

He shook his head nonchalantly; a smile is still plastered on his handsome face.

We walked to our cars, and he sneaked one kiss on my cheek when he thought no one was looking. I really hope there was nobody looking. Because if there was somebody, we would get into a really serious trouble.

...

At home, of course we needed to pretend to be brother-sister. Treat each other in a non-lover way.

I have to admit that it's hard and awkward. I'm also feeling a little guilty. I hate lying to Dad.

I know if we are in a relationship like this, it will be really hard to keep it. We both know that everyone has to know...but in the right time. When we are both ready to take the risk.

"Love, what are you thinking?" Edward asked in his velvet voice while peppering soft kisses on my shoulder.

We are cuddled on his bed in his room. It's pretty late; we know that our parents are already sleeping. So there will be no one who'll see us. We are alone here, in our own little sweet world.

"Have you ever thought that, one day the others have to know about us?" I mumbled.

His lips moved to my neck, and I muffled my laughter. I'm so ticklish.

"I know that. But not now, it's too soon," he stated.

I just nodded.

I yawned involuntarily. Edward chuckled.

"What's funny?" I asked in an annoyed tone.

He has been laughing in every little thing that I was doing lately. Do I look like a clown or something?

"You're just so cute," he said smoothly.

I elbowed him. "Liar."

"I'm saying the truth."

I shook my head and buried it on his chest.

His arms automatically wrapped itself around me.

"Can I sleep here?" I asked sleepily.

"Sure, it'll be my honor," he answered happily.

I kissed his lips good night, and then he started humming me an unfamiliar but soothing lullaby.

Sorry for my errors.

The song in this chap is "Arms" by Christina Perri

Thanks for reading, and please review! I'd like to know what you think of the chap.

-Ishi :)