A/N: Okay, so this is the last chapter of High School Heartache. Can you believe that it's finished. I started this last summer and it's taken almost ten full months to complete it, but I think it's been a pretty good run. As I've said in previous author's notes, I'm writing a sequel, especially since they're only finishing their sophomore year of high school and have two years left before they graduate. Who knows, maybe I'll be able to keep the motivation going and I could continue the story past high school. Not sure yet on that, but hopefully you like how I end this and set up the next story. Thank you to all of the readers that have stuck with me through this story. My goal as I post this chapter is to begin writing the first chapter of the next story, and then update once or twice a week plus have weekly updates of the other stories I have out. Right now I have four stories up in the air counting this one. I would like to get them under control and updated regularly.

And with that being said…

DISCLAIMER: I'm still not Stephenie Meyer, and therefore, I've borrowed her characters to fit into my story.

…and now we conclude our regularly scheduled program!

BPOV

Today is the last day of sophomore year. YEA!! My life is perfect, well almost perfect. Ever since Coach James's trial, Edward has been very distant with me. He says that he still loves me as much as ever, but he doesn't come around my house as much. I thought for a while that he was blaming himself, but he says he understands now that nothing was his fault.

He told me that he believes that we will prove everyone wrong and live "happily ever after," but I don't know who we're apparently trying to prove that to.

"Alice, are you excited?"

Alice looked at me like I had just lost my mind. "Um, yeah, sure. I can hardly contain my excitement." She was very somber and would barely look at me. Suddenly, she jumped up and I could see the tears in her eyes.

"Alice, I know school's over, but you don't have to cry about it."

"You know what, Bella… if that's how you're really going to be, then just leave me alone."

I looked around the table for answers. I couldn't understand what Alice's problem was. We were finishing tenth grade and we would be free of this place for the next two and a half months. I was looking forward to a little freedom.

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"Coach James, you said that Miss Swan was inappropriate with you in class, is that correct?" The D.A. was upset, and so was I by this point in the testimony.

"That's correct. Between her comments and dress code violations, she was a real handful some days."

"If that's the case, why didn't you write her up? I mean, how many chances do you give your students before they get in trouble?"

"I try to give my students more than one chance for most things. I don't run to the administration every time a student breaks a rule. I handle my classroom the best way I feel possible."

"Okay, well, how many times would you say Miss Swan ignored your requests for her dress code violations?"

"Well, probably 15 to 20 times."

"So, in your class, you give students 15 to 20 times to break the rules? Is this just certain students or everyone?"

"I don't let everyone break the rules. I enforce the rules just like the other teachers. I may have been a little to lenient with Miss Swan, but I thought she was a good kid. I didn't want something silly to ruin her perfect record."

"I see. As for the comments, didn't you feel it was necessary to contact her parents and let them know of her behavior?"

"I had considered it many times. I also threatened to pull them aside at basketball games, but Bella begged me not to. She told me that she would behave, but within a day or two, she would break that promise."

"Then why didn't you talk to the administration or her parents? I'm sure either one or both would want to know of this type of situation."

"Like I said, I don't go running to the administration with every little item that comes up in the classroom. And I was hoping that Bella would get over this little crush she had on me so I wouldn't have to involve the parents."

"Mr. James, I would think that anyone would agree with me that this type of behavior isn't just any little thing. This is something the administration wants you to come to them with, correct?"

"Well, yes, but-"

"Then there are two logical conclusions, either a.) you enjoyed the behavior and wished that it would continue or b.) Miss Swan never exhibited these behaviors and you are making it up in an attempt to slander your accuser.

"Why would I make this up?"

"Why wouldn't you report it if it really occurred?"

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"We the jury find the defendant, Cameron James, guilty of all counts."

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"The defendant is sentenced to prison for a total of 45 years with a chance for parole after 25 years. Case dismissed."

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"Edward… do you know why your sister is acting so strange? I mean, she should be happy today."

"Are you serious?!?! You expect her to just roll over and be excited about today? You are unbelievable. At first I thought you were lying to yourself, but now, you're just being a bitch! I'm going to find my crazy sister, and maybe your brother can explain to you why you're pissing people off today."

I could feel the tears begin rolling down my cheeks. What had I said to Edward to make him so mad at me. I didn't think I was being unreasonable. Maybe I had been a little mean to call Alice strange, but I didn't think that warranted him calling me a bitch.

"Emmett, what's going on?"

"Like you don't know. You're really good at getting your way, you know. I can't believe that you're bitching about this now that you finally got your way. Well, guess what, you get to be the one who deals with the fall-out. C'mon Rose, Jasper… let's leave Bella to all that she wants in life."

What the fuck?!?!? My brother was pissed at me too? After everything that I had been through, I didn't know what I had done to piss everyone off, but I was going to find out.

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Finally, the last bell rang and I jumped into the back of Emmett's jeep before he drove off without me. The ride home was silent and I noticed that Rose wasn't with us. It was just my brother and me.

The ride was quick, but when we pulled onto our street the first thing I noticed was a giant moving truck in our driveway.

"What the hell's going on?" I grabbed my bag as Emmett muttered under his breath.

My mother ran up to us after handing a box off to one of the movers. "Oh good, you two are back. Please go up to your rooms and make sure we got everything."

"Mom, what's going on?" I asked.

"We're moving. Your father and I decided that this town has been a bad choice for us. It's not safe for you Bella, and we want you to be able to start over without the drama of the trial following you around. We're going to North Carolina."

My brother pushed pass me and stomped into the house.

"What?!?! Who said I wanted to move? Mom, why are you doing this to us? Emmett is going to be a senior, I'm going to be a junior. My friends are all here, my life is here."

"Oh friends are replaceable. And your brother will get over this if he just gives it a chance. Your father and I already told Edward and Alice and Rose and Jasper that you two wanted a new life without all the drama that this town brought to their life. They understand."

"You did what?!?!"

"Oh stop being dramatic Bella. Your father and I decided after the first trial that we would begin looking for a new place to live. Somewhere far away where you can start over. Emmett said he understood that it was important for you to get a fresh start. Edward and Alice were understanding about it as well…"

"Mom, when did you talk to Emmett? When did you talk to Alice? To Edward?"

"Oh months ago. Edward knew when he came to Coach James's trial. We thought it would be easier on you if he wasn't so selfish as to hold you here."

"Let me get this straight… You told my brother, my best friend, and my boyfriend that we were going to move for my sake, but didn't bother to tell me until the moving truck is being filled in our driveway? This has got to be a sick joke!"

"Isabella Marie Swan, you will get your butt upstairs, make sure all your stuff was packed and get back down here and into the car."

I turned for the house. I now knew why Alice was so sad about today. And the fact that I had been so excited made her think I was happy to be leaving. And Edward… why didn't he tell me about the move? I couldn't believe that my parents had gone behind my back like this.

I stormed up the stairs and stopped at the top of the stair. I saw Emmett in his room and I could swear I saw tears on his cheeks. I walked into his room.

"Em…"

"I heard you and mom. You really didn't know, did you?" His eyes were hopeful as they looked up at me from where he was seated on the floor.

"I swear on my life that I had no clue. I can't believe they would do this to us. I don't want to leave Forks. I like it here. It's not fair to you either. Why would they tell everyone but me and then do this?"

"Well, they do have a point. You have to admit, everyone here and in Port Angeles know that you are the girl who was almost raped by the basketball coach. At least this way, you have a shot at being known for something else." He wrapped his arm around me as I put both of mine around his waist.

"I have to tell Alice and Edward that I had no idea. I need to get away from mom and dad to do it too. They'll never let me go. Can you please help me?"

Emmett smiled down at me and handed me the keys to his jeep. He had only let me drive it once before and that's only because he lost a bet to me. I kissed his cheeks as he promised to create a distraction long enough for me to get into the jeep and pull away. I promised to drive as safely as I could without getting caught by mom or dad.

"You're the best big brother, you know that?"

"Yeah, I do." I stuck my tongue out at him and he did the same to me. I giggled and took a deep breath as I headed down the stairs. I heard Emmett's booming voice coming from his room calling our parents up there. I saw Charlie, a mover and mother carrying PJ heading up beside me. As soon as they had passed me on the staircase, I sprinted out the door and to the jeep.

Thankfully, I was able to get it started and pulled into the street before my parents came out the front door. Dad was running for his cruiser by the time I was driving away, but I didn't care. I had to get to Edward's and I had to let him and Alice know that I had no idea I was moving.

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I drove as fast as I felt I could control Emmett's massive jeep. I took the winding roads and just hoped that Emmett could stop Charlie long enough to give me time with Edward and Alice.

I pulled off the road and onto the Cullen driveway. I thought I was going to flip the jeep, but thankfully, it held the road and just spit some stones. I drove faster and finally could see the house in front of me. Esme really had done a wonderful job with this place.

As soon as I put the jeep in park and pulled the key from the ignition, I jumped out and ran to the front door. I banged on the door desperately.

Through the door, I heard Edward's voice. "What do you want now, Bella?"

"Edward, let me in. I need to talk to you." I pleaded through the door.

"I don't think that's a good idea. You want your new start, why do you keep torturing me?"

"I didn't know! I swear to God, I just found out. There are movers at my house and my parents just told me. You have to believe me!"

"Yeah, sure… That's why your father told me you wanted me to leave you alone during the trial. That's why your father told me you didn't want me there at night, or beside you during testimony. That's why you need a fresh start all the way across the country."

We were still shouting through the door. "Please, Edward. I want to stay, but my parents said that they decided what was best for me. I don't want to live without you. I want you and Alice there with me at school, and all summer. It's not fair. My parents…"

"Let's go, Isabella. We're leaving. My father was behind me and pulling me away from the door."

"NO! I'M NOT LEAVING FORKS DAD! I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE. YOU AND MOM DECIDED TO LEAVE, SO LEAVE. BUT I'M STAYING."

"You are going with your family, and that's final. Your mother and I made the choice to get you out of this dismal town and somewhere where we can keep you safe. Your mother is going to home-school you and your brother. Now, let's GO!" Charlie grabbed hold of my arm and began pulling me away from the house.

"Why didn't you ask me? If this is all for me, then why didn't you ask me if I even wanted to move?"

"Because I'm your father, and I know what's best for you. Now let's go Bella."

"BELLA!" I turned around to see Edward and Alice coming out the front door.

"EDWARD!" I managed to free myself from my father and ran to where Edward was standing.

"Bella, you seriously didn't know? This wasn't your idea to get rid of everyone and everything here?" Edward's deep green eyes were peering down at me.

"How could you think that I would want to be away from you? After last summer, I would think you would understand that I would hate nothing more than being away from you."

"I'm sorry, my Bella. I just thought that when Charlie said that you weren't happy about me letting you get kidnapped that it was true. I mean, I was selfish for playing that night when you were getting taken…"

"Edward, stop. It wasn't your fault. And I thought we agreed you weren't allowed to blame yourself for it."

"But your dad said…"

We both looked at my father at the same time. Charlie had this arms crossed across his chest. "We're not discussing this, Isabella. This town has been nothing but trouble for you. I'm taking my family away from this madness. Now, we're leaving. Our flight leaves in a few hours and our stuff will get there in a few days."

I heard Alice's voice call from behind me. "I'm so sorry, Bella. I didn't know. Please forgive me!"

I was pushed into the car before I could answer. I looked back at Edward and Alice as I was led to my father's car. I knew fighting was useless at this point. I was forced to look through my father's window and my tears at the world's best boyfriend and world's best friend standing together on their front porch. I could see Alice crying as much as I was.

A/N: Please tell me you don't hate me. I am starting the sequel right now and on Monday you will have the first chapter posted. I'll post the name of the story in an a/n for this story. The best way to ensure that you get the story though, will be to make sure I'm on your author alerts. Love you all. Thanks for following my story from start to finish.

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