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A Forbidden Love

Chapter three: Dates and betrayal

Date: Thursday February 24th

LPOV (Elizabeth's POV)

Last night was a bit sad.

Wednesday night is always sad.

I swear, I heard my dad crying last night.

Right after we got back from the graveyard, he had disappeared up to his and moms room. Then I heard quiet whimpers, mom had told us to get ready for bed before she went up to the room to join my dad. I'd done as she asked me to do, Wednesday nights were always hard.

"Elizabeth Cullen" My head snapped up at the sound of my name, dragging me out of my thoughts.

"Yes sir?" I replied, my history teacher was standing at the front of the room looking at me intently. I'd been busted daydreaming.

"I asked you a question" He stated with a huff, I knew he knew I had been daydreaming, that's why he's picking on me now. I hadn't heard one word of the question and he knew that.

"I uh.. well, what was the question again?"

"Miss Cullen, I expect you to be listening in class rather than daydreaming." He scoffed, shoving his hands into his jean pockets "The question I asked you was 'What was the first country to recognize Mexico's independence, in 1836?' "

"The U.S, sir" I told him without hesitation.

He nodded his head a small smile tugging at the corners of his mouth "That is correct, Elizabeth. Please pay more attention next time"

He then continued on with the class as per normal. Glancing up at the clock I realised we still had fifteen minutes left of class, I sighed.

"Pst, Liz" I looked over to where Christian was sitting, he smiled at me and slipped a note across the desk.

I frowned, and looked up to see if the teacher was looking. He wasn't, he currently had his back turned to us, writing something on the blackboard.

I opened the neatly folded paper and read Christians elegant hand writing.

You sure you don't wanna come this weekend? It would be fun spending more time with you out of school.

I smiled to myself before writing a quick reply.

Sorry, Liv and Samara are taking me hostage for a girly weekend. Maybe next time?

I slipped the note back to Christian and tried to act as if I was paying attention to class.

Christian slipped a new note under my hand.

I'll be sure to hold you to that ;-) They can't keep you forever, what about Sunday night? Come to the diner with me for dinner?

I felt my cheeks flush and looked over at Christian; he was looking at me smiling.

Yes.

Was all I replied to him with.

OPOV (Olivia's POV)

Lunch time that day couldn't come fast enough.

I was sitting at our lunch table, barely listening to Jane tell us about some sale on down in Seattle when I felt someone nudge my shoulder. I glanced beside me to see Shane sitting there grinning at me.

"Hey you" He said, before taking a bite out of his apple

I returned his smile "Hi Shane" I meant for it to come out louder than it had.

"How's classes been so far?" He asked, I all of a sudden felt a little nervous, he was making small talk with me and I just remembered that I needed to ask him about dinner Friday night.

"Fine" I replied "Listen, I was thinking if, maybe…" I couldn't get the words out. This wasn't like me, I wasn't usually this shy. I heard Samara snicker from beside me. I held back the urge to stomp on her foot.

"Yes?"

"Well, did you maybe want to come over on Friday after school? Have dinner with me and my family?" The words rushed out and I was shocked that he could even make out what I had said.

"Isn't it a bit soon to be meeting the parents?" He laughed

I flushed red "what? No! I mean, it's not like a date or anything, just friends, I thought it would be nice to get to know each other… outside of school"

"Chill out Liv, I was just joking"

"Oh" I replied lamely

"I'd love to come over on Friday"

I smiled brightly at him.

CPOV (Connor POV)

"Connor" I looked over my shoulder at my mom, pausing on the stairs. "How was school?" She asked

"Fine" I shrugged, then turned away from her and dashed up the stairs wow, real smooth Connor I thought to myself as I closed the door. I was trying to keep my parents from finding out just how shitful my life really was at the moment.

I threw my bag to the corner of my room and fell backwards onto my bed. I'd really screwed up any chance I had with Alicia, today at school she had smiled at me, again. Just like the other day, I smiled back and waved at her. Big mistake.

Harley had been standing behind me. She wasn't smiling at me, she was smiling at him. And he made a show of it by bumping my shoulder with his as he walked past me; he scooped her up in his arms and swung her around. She giggled. I remember when she use to giggle like that with me.

When my phone vibrated in my pocket, I pulled it out quickly, hoping it would be Alicia. It wasn't.

Connor, hi. It Cara, Alicia's friend. I hope you don't mind but I stole your number from Alicia's phone earlier today, she doesn't know that I took it so please don't tell her.

I feel really bad for the way she's treating you lately, you don't deserve it at all. I just wanted to tell you that she misses you, she'd never tell you that though. We were talking the other night and she kind of just blurted it out. I have no idea why she's acting like this around you; I just thought you deserved to know. – Cara

I couldn't help but smile as I wrote my reply

Thanks Cara. I don't mind that you stole my number I promise I won't tell Alicia either. I just don't think that I can deal with this childish game she is playing so… I'm just going to try and get over her, even though you say she misses me – Which makes me feel great – I know that I can't sit around and wait for her to act on it. – Connor

And, as I hit send I realised that I meant it. I needed to get over her, no matter how hard it was.

I completely understand. You deserve better than that, better than her. It must be weird me saying that huh? Considering she is my best friend. But you look so sad all the time and I can't help but feel guilty. – Cara

Her message brought a smile to my face. I hadn't really told anyone about how I was feeling... Well, no one except for Chris and he had simply told me to get over it. That it was high school and It was bound to end sooner or later.

Why would you feel guilty? None of this is your fault. – Connor

And it wasn't, it was mine. I tried to remember the last time Alicia and I were happy, and then I tried to make sense of the break-up. What had I done? Where had I gone wrong?

I quickly got rid of those thoughts, if I was going to try and get over her, I needed to stop trying to figure it out and just get on with my life.

I'm not sure, to be honest. I know it's not my fault but Alicia is my best friend, I knew that she was going to break-up with you. Maybe I could have told you? - Cara

I shook my head and replied

You're Alicia's friend; I wouldn't expect you to go behind her back like that – Connor

It took her all of thirty seconds to reply

A bit like I'm going behind her back now, right? – Cara

I laughed, it was true, she was going behind Alicia's back

Yes, just like now. But it's OK, I'm glad you did - Connor

And so, we spent the rest of the evening and well past midnight texting back and forth.

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Date: Friday February 25th

"Connor!" I sat up right with a startle the next morning, rubbing my eyes as I tried to get use to the bright light streaming into my room "Get out of bed, right now" My mother scolded "you're going to be late for school"

I groaned and peered over at the clock next to my bed 8:27am. I silently swore to myself and dashed out of bed, throwing on a pair of jeans, and a button up short sleeve top. I grabbed my bag and my phone and ran out of the house, not bothering about breakfast. As I ran down the street I flipped open my phone and saw that I had one last text message from Cara, I must have fallen asleep on her last night.

Wow, It's three AM. I hadn't realised we had been talking for ten hours lol. I better get some sleep, I'll see you at school tomorrow - Cara

Once I read it I shoved my phone back in my pocket. I could see the school up ahead and slowed to more of a jogging pace as I entered 8:49am I had made it just in time as the bell rang.

I made my way through the school and passed Alicia, Harley and Cara on the way. I couldn't help but glance over my shoulder at them. Cara decided to look over at me at the same time. She gave me a small tentative smile and slight wave before turning her attention back to Alicia and Harley.

LPOV (Elizabeth's POV)

"Hey Lizzy" Cindy smiled at me as we took our usual seats in maths that afternoon "I wish you were coming out with Christian and I tomorrow night" She pouted her lips at me, and I couldn't help but think that this was all an act.

I shrugged "You'll be fine, besides I'm looking forward to spending the weekend with Liv and Sam"

"What?" She scoffed "So they can dress you up like a doll?"

"No" I replied, rolling my eyes at her "So we can have girly time together" She was right though, I would be used as their doll this weekend but this time I was semi… sort of looking forward to it. It had more purpose to me this time.

"Whatever you say, Lizzy" She replied just as our teacher walked into the room.

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At home later that night, mom and dad were setting up the dinner table. Liv had Shane coming over and Connor had Chris here.

I was sitting down watching T.V with Kaiden when the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it" Liv cried as she ran down the stairs. She had put on a pair of dark blue denim skinny jeans and a black tank top, which, in my opinion was a little too revealing. She must be thankful that dad hadn't seen her wearing it and he now wouldn't make any comment with Shane here.

"Lizzy, this is Shane" I looked over my shoulder to see a tall guy standing beside her. He was kind of good looking. "Shane, this is my sister Elizabeth" He smiled at me, showing off his bright white teeth.

Ok, maybe a lot good looking.

"Hi Elizabeth. I think I've seen you around school"

I nodded my head in agreement. I had seen him too, from a distance. "Nice to meet you"

Olivia tugged on his arm and pulled him through the house. Tonight was bound to be interesting.

OPOV (Olivia's POV)

So far, the night was going well. My mom was nice to Shane and he seemed really mature towards them… Well towards everyone to be honest.

Connor and Chris already knew Shane so I think that made him a bit more comfortable.

The only thing I couldn't figure out was why my dad was looking at Shane funny.

It was as though he was trying to figure out something.

"Are you alright, dad?" I asked as we all ate our dinner.

He turned his attention to me, giving me a slight nod before turning back to Shane "Have I met you before?" He asked him.

Shane shook his head slowly, looking a bit confused "No sir, I don't think we have"

"Call me Edward, please. Sir makes me feel so old"

"You are old, Uncle Edward" Chris laughed, Connor soon joined in with his laughter and I rolled my eyes.

Dad ignored them and kept looking at Shane. I could see Shane squirm in his seat uncomfortably. "I'm sorry" My dad shook his head "You just look so familiar"

Mom placed one of her hands on top of his, giving Shane a soft smile "Where did you live before you moved here?" She asked him, it didn't sound at all invasive, she seemed generally interested.

"Seattle" He replied, returning her smile.

That smile almost made me faint. It was totally god damn sexy.

The rest of the night went well. Conversation flowed easily, I found it very easy to get lost in a conversation with Shane, and it shocked even me.

When 8pm came around Shane's phone rang. He smiled at me "It's my mom" He said as he answered the phone "Hi mom… Oh OK, I'll be down in a minute"

He hung up and smiled at me "Gotta go"

He gave me a quick hug at the front door then ran out to the car that was waiting in the driveway. I could vaguely make out the figure of a slim woman sitting in the front, what stood out most about her was her stunning blonde hair.

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A/N Ok so it may not make sense to you to leave it there, but it does have meaning. I promise.

Now, I know I said in my other story (The totally unexpected) that I wasn't going to update this story for a while. But, I couldn't help myself.

I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

If you have any questions or would like to request a flashback of a certain time, let me know and I'll work it in =)

Thanks for reading! xx