Just so you know, Bella is 16; Edward and Alice are 17; Emmett, Rosalie, and Jasper are all 18
wow, i didnt expect this story to become sooo popular!! thanxs again for all my loyal fans and the positive feedback! :)
well, as promised here is chapter 3!
Disclaimer: one can only dream to own twilight...Stephenie Meyer did thats why she does!
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Chapter three
EPOV
"So Edward, when are you going to ask her out?" Alice asked as soon as Bella closed the door of the Volvo.
"What makes you think I want to ask her out?" I know I started getting defensive. I actually did like Bella, but I don't know how she feel about me. Anyway, I would never admit this to Alice.
"Oh come on Edward. I see the way you look at her. I saw you stealing glances at her while you were driving!" She started giggling as she finished that. I could tell she was up to no good. I just rolled my eyes and continued driving.
As much as I tried I just couldn't get her out of her mind. The way her she blushes when she gets embarrassed, she way she smiles. I have to make her do that more often. For some reason, she seems to be distant from everyone. As if she has a problem trusting people. "Hey Alice, do you know what was wrong with Bella?" Okay so that didn't come out right.
"No, but I know what your talking about. It's like she is hiding something big. We have to find out what is going on." She took a deep breath before continuing. "I just have a feeling that something bad will happen, and you know that I am usually right about these things."
I nodded. It was a weird thing about her. When Alice thought something was going to happen it usually did. It's like she can see the future.
Once we got home, I climbed up to the third story so I could be alone in my room. I looked to the right at my CD collection that took up the entire wall. I walked over to my bed and grabbed the remote to my stereo system and started playing Clair De Lune. After an hour or two I was finished with my homework and looked out my window. The sun was setting so I decided that I would go out for a quick jog before dinner.
I changed into my basketball shorts and my black tank top before heading downstairs. On my way out I ran into Esme. "Where are you going?" She asked, eyeing me suspiciously.
"Just going for a quick run in the park. I'll be back before dinner, don't worry." I gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before I ran out towards the Volvo. I drove out towards the park. When I got there, I immediately started running on the path. As I was doing this I let my mind wander to thoughts about Bella.
I don't understand what could be going on that she would want to hide from everybody. I mean, I know I just met her, but I feel like I don't want to be away from her for an extended amount of time. The sound of her voice was enchanting, and when I looked into her chocolate colored eyes, I lost all previous thoughts. I would love to feel the feeling of her lips under mine.
I closed my eyes as a felt a breeze go by and blow through my hair. I imagined that it was Bella running her hands in it. Her beautiful face inches from mine. I opened my eyes instantly when I thought I heard someone crying. I looked around and saw my angel..."Bella?"
BPOV
Flashback
"CHARLIE YOUR DRUNK AGAIN! DON'T YOU CARE AT ALL ABOUT BELLA...ABOUT YOUR FAMILY?" My mom was yelling at dad again. I had become used to this. It had become a habit for the last few weeks.
Recently it had started to get worse. I would sometimes see him slap her. The first time I saw it, I ran to her aid and she just pushed me away, telling me to go to my room and lock the door. I went back upstairs and did as I was told as I heard her screams behind me.
Now I just hid in my room until he was finished with what he was doing. Every time I came home, I would run there. Terrified that what was happening to my mom would happen to me.
Today seemed different, Dad seemed like he couldn't take a step without falling over. I hope he is feeling okay. "SHUT UP! I TAKE THIS SHIT FROM YOU ANYMORE!" I heard someone shuffling around into the kitchen. "Charlie...what are you doing with that..." then I heard an ear-piercing scream. I immediately ran downstairs to go see what happened...what I saw changed my life completely.
End Flashback
I woke up and I was lying on the ground in the living room. I had a horrible headache and could barely move my left arm. I looked around the room and saw that Charlie had left me here alone. Thank god.
I lifted my head to look at my legs and they didn't look too bad. I could probably still walk, with a limp of course. I pushed myself over to the couch and used it to get up. I couldn't stand up straight without hurting myself. My stomach was probably worse than before, and my ribs were probably bruised this time. I slowly and carefully made my way into the bathroom to see how bad I looked again.
My face was bruised from where he smacked and me. I had a little lump on my forehead. My stomach looked horrible. I had bruises covering every inch of my body. The only thing I could really use were my legs. I would most likely have to skip school tomorrow to gain my strength back.
I heard Charlie's cruiser pulling up in the drive way. As fast as I could go, I made my way over to my room. I needed to get out of here fast. I grabbed a hoodie and pulled it on to cover my arms as best as I could. I put some make-up on to cover the bruise on my face. I waited for Charlie to make his way over to his room before I left mine. I got out of the house and made my way to the park. I lived a block away from it, so I wasn't walking for long.
I walked until I came to my usual bench and sat down. I carefully pulled my legs up to my chest and hugged them loosely. I put my face down on my knees and began to cry.
I was usually strong and try to hold this in, but I couldn't take the pain anymore. Nobody cared about me, so there was nobody to turn to to comfort me. The only person who truly loved me was killed 10 years ago. It hurt to think about her. If it wasn't for me being such a coward she would still be here with me. We could have left together, but I was afraid of Charlie. I started gasping for my breath as I realized this. Eventually I calmed down my breathing...but the tears still fell relentlessly down my face.
I don't know how long I sat like that, but before I knew it the sun started to set. I was still crying and knew I wouldn't stop anytime soon. That's when I heard his velvety voice call to me.
"Bella?" He sounded concerned. Oh god, I don't want him to see me like this. I acted like I didn't hear him and kept my face down. I heard him start running towards me. I saw his shoes in front of me, then he kneeled in front of me. The looks in his eyes were full with concern. "Bella, are you okay?" He then put his arms on my shoulders. I flinched away from his touch, and he put his arms back to his sides.
"Bella, what happened? What's wrong?"
"Nothing is wrong; just...just leave me alone please."
"I can tell your lying, you can trust me." He put his fingers under my chin and lifted it up so I could look at his face. "Now, please tell me what's going on."
"Why do you even care?"
"I don't know...I just do." He started to look down nervously. He brought his face back to mine and started to stare into my eyes again. I closed my eyes and turned away from him. "Bella what happened to your face?"
Oh crap, I guess I didn't do I good job of covering it up. "I fell. I told you I'm a major klutz." He didn't look like he believed me. "I need to head home, so if you would excuse me." He moved aside so I would have room to get up. At least he wasn't going to hold me hostage.
I started to walk down the path and I ended up tripping. I stuck my arms out so I could brace myself for the impact, but instead I felt two familiar arms grab my waist. I screamed at the pain he caused and pushed away from him, and bent over and hugged my legs again.
"Bella, I am so sorry, what did I do? What is wrong, and don't tell me nothing again." I started to cry again, why couldn't he just leave me alone.
I stopped crying and stood up, "Maybe it's none of your goddamn business, just leave me the hell alone!" I was mad at myself for saying that, but I don't want him to find out what is wrong with me. I took one last look at his eyes before I left, and he looked so hurt. I turned around and started to walk off again. I couldn't hear him running behind me, maybe I finally got through to him.
A part of me felt bad for what I did, I really did like Edward. He and Alice both are so nice to me, but I keep pushing them away. I want to tell them, but I know what will come out of it. A very painful experience with Charlie.
I made my way home and Charlie was still in his room. I ordered him a pizza for when he wakes up.
After the pizza was delivered, I took my shower and collapsed on my bed. My last thought before loosing consciousness was how I need to make things right with Edward.
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i know...i feel soo bad for Edward right now! :(
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