SM owns. Unbeta'd.
"There's so much I want to say and I have no idea where to start."
I lean my elbows on the table and stare at her. "Just say what you want to tell me. I'm a big boy, I can handle it. I feel like shit anyway."
"Please don't."
"Don't what?" My eyes widen.
"Make yourself into the victim. You've always done that. You're a grown man, Edward. I'd like to think you care about me enough to be straight with me. You can't manipulate me anymore."
Damn, her eyes never leave mine. Who is this girl, and where is Bella?
"Bella, I..." I see her eyes narrow. She means business. "I'll shut up."
"Good. Okay..."
She takes another moment to compose herself.
"I don't think we can be friends anymore."
In that moment, my world stands still.
A/N: more later :)