Hey everyone, reading my reviews I realised thanks to beebee483 that I forgot to put in the part about Bella's money. I had originally planned a whole different plan but as I started typing the one I went with popped in my head and I totally forgot about the previous idea! Sorry guys, and thank you for alerting me to it beebee483! Here is my next chapter, I have found some more free space on my holiday and am quickly writing this so please excuse any mistakes! Review please, Dannielle xoxo
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BELLA POV
I pulled up outside Cooper's apartment building and climbed out of the car, I stepped into the elevator and began to rise, I started wondering if I was doing the right thing but I continued on anyway. I stepped into the cooler hall and took a deep breath before knocking on Cooper's door. He had told me that I didn't need to knock but now that we were broken up I thought it was a good idea. He opened the door and looked slightly surprised "Bella" he said and I stood unsure of what to do. Everything I had thought of had just flown out the window the minute I saw him and now all I wanted to do was kiss him "why" I managed and he frowned "why what?" he replied and I rolled my eyes, my mouth suddenly remembering what it was really for "why is the sky blue! What do you think Cooper!" I cried and he looked down "come in" he said standing aside. I moved forward and brushed past his chest slightly, I restrained myself from looking at him and continued on down the hall. I walked into the living room and spun on my heel "so why?" I asked "because it's a good idea" he replied with a shrug "a good idea" I repeated slowly "yeah" he answered and I looked at him for a moment "you're lying" I said and his head flicked up "no I'm not" he replied and I smiled "yes you are" I answered "how do you know?" he shot back and I rolled my eyes "because I know you and I know when you are lying" I replied simply as I took a seat on the couch.
Cooper sat beside me with a sigh "it's the best thing for everyone" he said and I looked over at him "who says?" I asked and he shrugged "who says" I repeated sterner "your brother doesn't want you in anymore trouble and I get that, he says he knows I'm innocent but he said that while they prove it he doesn't want you stressed out even more" he said softly and I raised my eyebrows "and which brother said this" I asked and he looked up "oh no, no, no I am not telling you, you will just have a go at them" he said and I smiled "alright so one of my bonehead brothers told you that but why did you believe what he said" I asked and he looked at his hands "because I'm no good for you" he whispered and my mouth dropped slightly "you're no good for me" I repeated slowly and he nodded "you deserve someone who isn't going to drag you into their mess" he said and I tucked my legs underneath me "Cooper, what about me? I dragged you into my mess" I said and he nodded "but that's my job, I'm supposed to protect you not the other way around" he said and I moved forward "Cooper you do protect me but sometimes you need to let other take care of you for a while" I said and he looked up at me "I'm sorry" he whispered "do you really not want to be with me" I asked sitting back slightly "no! I love you but I just feel that maybe going through all of this you will change your mind about me" he said softly and I smiled "that will never happen" I said and he looked at me "how can you be so sure" he asked and I shook my head "because no matter what happens, I will always know the real you" I said and he smiled "why do I deserve anyone like you" he asked taking my hand.
I felt a pang of guilt as he touched me and I realised I had to tell him the truth "Cooper tonight I went out with Logan" I said and he looked at me, urging me to go on "he kissed me" I said and he dropped my hand "did you kiss him back?" he asked and I shook my head "no! in fact that is what made me come here, I realised that's not what I wanted" I said and he nodded "so there is nothing between you two?" he asked and I again shook my head "not even a little bit" I said and he smiled sitting beside me "good because I hate to share" he whispered as he leant forward and kissed me softly. I felt that magical sparkle run through me, the fireworks explode in the background and my legs go weak and I knew this was where I was supposed to be.
COOPER POV
I woke up the next morning to an empty bed. I sat up and looked around, Bella's dress was still on the floor from where it was taken off and her shoes were still lying on the floor so where was she? I climbed out of bed and looked in the bathroom – nothing so I ventured down the hall when I realised where she was – the kitchen. I walked out of the hall to see her standing at the bench, her back facing me in my long sleeve button up shirt and her underwear. 'god she is hot!' I thought to myself as I watched her cooking "you going to come in here or stare at me a little longer" she said without turning around and I blinked "how did you know I was here?" I asked walking closer to the kitchen "brothers, I've learnt to know when they are sneaking up on me" she said and I smiled as I slipped my arms around her waist and kissed me neck "good morning to you too" she smiled turning her head to meet my lips as she kissed me softly. Our kiss continued to intensify before Bella pulled away "breakfast will burn" she said turning back to the stove, I leant against the kitchen counter and waited. I watched as she continued to play coy when suddenly she pushed the frypan off the hot plate, turned off the stove and turned around "okay you win" she said and my grin widened "knew I would" I said and she rolled her eyes as she moved forward.
I waited as she moved forward when suddenly she ran to the other side of the room "you didn't think I would make it easy for you. Did you?" she asked smiling and I shook my head before moving closer towards her only to have her duck away just in time "missed me" she said as she again moved towards the kitchen, I saw where she would move to next and I caught her, pulling her around and kissing her passionately as she responded almost instantly, wrapping her arms around my neck.
BELLA POV
I slid off the kitchen counter as Cooper went to answer the door, I did up two of the buttons on the shirt I was wearing as I moved over to the stove. I heard the door open and then clicking of heels "oh I can't believe someone who accuse you of that!" a female voice I instantly recognised said "and I guess Bella just up and left you, but don't you worry I am here for you" Ella said and a smile played across my lips "ah Ella.. I ah" Cooper stuttered as Ella came into the room walking backwards, I lent my elbows on the counter and crunched on a piece of toast. Ella spun around and her eyes widened "what are you doing here?" she spat and I smiled "just enjoying the view" I replied taking another bite of toast "want something to eat?" I asked politely "oh come on" she said holding her hands out to Cooper "you're still with it!" she cried and I could see Cooper getting angry "maybe you should go" I butted in and her eyes widened "don't you tell me what to do, this is Cooper's place and he wants me here" she said confidently as she lifted her nose in the air "no I don't" Cooper said and she looked shocked "but we've been friends for ages, she will just use you and dump you" she stuttered "Well that's a risk I will just have to take" he said and I smiled softly as Cooper directed her out of the house. I walked over to the hall just as Cooper entered again, wrapping me in a warm hug. I slid my arms around his waist and smiled as I felt him kiss my hair "I'm sorry" he mumbled and I shook my head "no don't be, I can handle her" I said and he laughed "and you know I would never use you" I said and he looked down at me "I know" he said kissing me softly.
What did you think? I know this was all Bella and Cooper but the next chapter will probably have some Bella/Heath interaction along with everyone else being in it too. I am thinking of re-introducing the Harding family soon and then I have another idea that will most likely end this story but I am thinking of a sequel along with the COLA spin offs. Please review and tell me your thoughts. Hope you liked it! Review, Dannielle xoxo