A/N: Okay so I'm FINALLY back it's been a REALLY long time but I'm going to do my best to update faster with longer chapters

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X. Scarlet Hearts

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or any of its sparkly creatures.

Most things break, including hearts. The lessons of life amount not to wisdom, but to scar tissue and callus. – Wallace Stegner, The Spectator Bird

BPOV

Sluggishly I opened my eyes to the sound of my stomach growling. God my back is fucking soar. As I surveyed my surroundings I began to remember the events of the night before, well isn't that embarrassing. It's morning; Edward let me sleep here all night.

I felt the blush creep to my cheeks as I began to compose myself. I turned my head as I heard somebody coming down the stairs only to see that it was Edward. I sighed in relief. At least I don't have to meet them this way. "Hey there sleepy head," Edward said with amusement clear on his face, "So what were you doing at my humble abode at 1:00 in the morning?" I watched as Edward leans his muscular, lickable body against the banister.

"Well I was going to see if you had the phone number for the local pizza shop but, I guess it too late for that now." I tried to look him straight in the eye as I said that, however now that I think of it, it doesn't sound all that convincing. "Hmm," Edward actually looked like he was considering it, but then I saw that cocky smile return to his face, "have you ever heard of a phone book, pretty sure that you probably own one."

Cocky Bastard.

I felt my face become redder if possible."Well… umm… I … guess I'll be heading home then," I stuttered out while getting up, feeling completely embarrassed.

Edward's eyes softened as he said, "well why don't you join me for breakfast, my parents won't be home till 4:00."Edward looked down at me with his beautiful hope filling his eyes. Yeah Bella then you can open yourself up to him long enough for him and his beautiful eyes to hurt you. "I… can't, my dad's probably wondering where I am," the words barley escaped my mouth. I got up and quickly scurried out for the house, across the lawn and into my house.

…..

Beep Beep Beep

I reached over hitting the alarm, effectively turning it off.

"God I hate school," I grumbled out. Well maybe this year will be different, I allow myself to feel a bit of hope. And then you'll screw everything up like you always fucking do. I get out of bed allowing myself a moment of happiness as I reach my walk in closet. One thing that I love is putting together amazing outfits, I pride myself on that. But you have to when you're an aspiring vintage clothing store owner. I mean come on vintage clothing is awesome; you just need to know how to sell it. I pull out one of my favorite out fits and put on my high heeled ankle boots. (A/N: Link to outfit on profile.) I grab my jacket and bag as I head out the door.

Of course there was no sign of Charlie. You'd think that having your daughter home, who you've "spoken so highly of" would mean that you might spends some time with her the weekend of the arrival, but no I barely got to see him.

Getting to school in no time, having already found it on a boring Sunday afternoon, God I have no life. I stop by the office picking up my schedule, "Art, hmm not a bad start to the day," I allow myself a small smile as I bury my face in the map of the school trying to find my art class. "Hey there do you need some help finding your way?" I look up to see some form of a skinny guy in a football sweater, "You must be Bella, the chief's daughter." He adds quickly, not waiting to see my response instead following my stride. Out of the corner of my eye I see Edward smirking to himself as he points me out to his friends, but we pass them before I can see who he is speaking with.

"Yeah um I guess so," I grumble out, "I'm trying to find the art room on this stupid thing." He gives me a small smile, "Well it's just down the hall over here," he says as he points down a hall to the right, "My name is Mike by the way." He says as he gives me a wide grin. Well I guess he has a name. We reach my stop and he says that he'll see me at lunch. Well at least I won't have to sit by myself but I can't help but find myself a bit disappointed that I will not be sitting with Edward. Well then maybe it's for the best, you won't have the chance to get attached like you did with Jake. Leaning against the locker next to my class I freeze up, even thinking the name has left me unable to move.

His hot breath on my neck.

I try to gain control of my own.

His figures digging into my back.

I start to see spots.

Me, trying to scream but they die in my throat.

I can't breathe.

The shoving, the choking, the licking, the bit-

"Bella!"

I feel hands shaking me, bringing my back to reality and I'm staring into familiar green eyes. "Umm… I… I'm s-sorry," I manage to stutter out. I turn to flee to the bathroom wherever the fuck it is. Anywhere is better than here at the moment. I feel is fingers wrap around my wrists as I make my turn. Effectively pulling me back, once again I find myself staring into those pools of green. His eyes filled with concern he whispered, "You looked petrified, did Mike say something to you?"

I put a gentle smile on my face trying to put him back to ease, "Edward everything is fine, Mike did nothing, I remembered that I forgot to bring something important from my mothers." Keeping the fake smile on my face Edward seemed to believe, I made my escape. Barely making it outside I got around the corner, sinking to the ground against the wall I let the tears fall.

Coming out of my state I looked at my watch. It had been an hour! God you're an idiot, you let things bother you too easily. Gathering myself off the ground I walked to my car and drove home.

…

Waking up from a nap I got into something a lot more comfortable. Making my way downstairs I decided it was probably time to make myself something to eat.

Plating the paste I made I sat down at the kitchen table that looked like it hadn't been used in years, I mean Charlie always ate in front of the TV. When he's actually home.

Knock. Knock.

Putting my fork down I walked to the front door, to be met with once AGAIN Edward. I sighed, "What is it Edward," I said leaning against the door frame neglecting to invite him, crossing my arms across my chest. "Umm… well you weren't at lunch or at your afternoon classes, I just wanted to see if you were alright." Edward said shifting from foot to foot. I suddenly felt bad for my rudeness towards him and opened the door all the way inviting him in. I then in return received his dazzling crooked smile, "Well I knew you would have to invite me in eventually, maybe you could give me a tour," his smile widened as he said, "maybe the tour could start in the bedroom?"

Oh well there is the cocky bastard you know, I was wondering when he would come out to play.

"Maybe another time," I said with a wink. Then there was silence, his eyes mirrored mine in the shock and surprise of what came out of my mouth. Edward's smile widened as my blush deepened.

"Wow," Edward said, "I guess you're not as innocent as you'd have me believe."

You have no idea.

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X. Scarlet Hearts