Chapter 4

Interruption

Edd's POV

I can't believe I actually came to this show. I came to see this girl blow it on stage. But more importantly to see the only person who can make me all hot inside. I walked in and my eyes found their way to the stage. I saw Bella on stage with a few other guys as they were setting up their instruments. She looked..completely different from the last time I saw her. I was very taken back by all her black attire. And I'm still not a fan of the orange hair. I started to snake my way through the small crowded venue. I was able to almost push myself to the front and I saw red hair in front of me. 'Perfect…' I thought, smiling.

I stood behind Kevin up until Bella's band began to preform. They introduced themselves and went into a rhythmical bass line, then Bella put the microphone close to her mouth and let out a soft growl, turning into a loud scream. My mouth dropped open. I was not expecting this much volume and rock from this little girl. Even from behind, I could see Kevin shaking. He had no idea what he got himself into. I began pushing guys on either side of me, and they quickly retaliated and pushed me back. More people joined in, and I escaped through them, coming up behind Kevin once more. Slowly, I slide both arms around his waist and put my mouth up to his ear.

"Hi, pum'kin." I smiled a little and he jerked his head around, trying to shake my arms off of him. He yelled at me, "What are you do-doing?" I wanted to shut him up, so I just marched forward and planted my lips against his. He let out a muffled squeal, which drove me insane. I tried to slip my tongue into his mouth, but he obviously wasn't having any of that. I pulled away and moved close to his ear. "You're lucky that I refuse to use public restrooms, or I'd already have you back there, having my way with you." I smirked and he didn't respond. He just turned around and pretended to enjoy the music.

Bella's band soon played through their set, but due to the crowds rebellion they played one last song. Bella got in front of her keyboard and smiled. It was the first time I saw her behind it this entire time.

"Thank you guys so much! Okay, we have one more song for you. It's a new song, and well, We hope you guys enjoy it." She looked down at Kevin from the stage. "It's called 'Emerald Eyes.'"

My head jerked up as she prepared to play her song. No. Fucking. Way.

"Your lies have taken what lied behind your emerald eyes…"

'She wrote a song for the dork?' I clenched my fists until my knuckles turned white listening to this song.

"Beneath a sea of humility,

And you're drowning when you're looking up so hopelessly.

On your own, your hands were once so strong.

All alone, the man I loved is gone.

I know you can do it cause, I've seen that you knew it once.

So if I believe in you, will you believe it too?"

I was at a loss for words. This is the person he liked and wouldn't tell me? The dork likes this girl? She is way out of his league and he's such a girl! He can't be the dominate one in that kind of relationship because he's naturally very femine. My hands went over his hips again and he jumped. Bella was paying more attention to her playing.

"You lie awake and you feel like you're dying,

To see the world through my eyes, maybe for once in your life.

Barely alive to the sights of the sirens lights,

You're lies have taken what lied behind your Emerald Eyes."

I sat through about another minute of this ridiculous song before I completely lost my cool. I would not let this girl steal Kevin from me. If I have to up my game to get what I want, then I will. I stood beside Kevin and he looked over at me. I smiled at him then looked back up at Bella. I waited until I had her locked in my gaze. I snaked my arm around Kevin's waist, spun him around, and pressed my lips against his roughly. He flailed his arms around and tried to push me away.

Bella clearly saw me doing this because she messed up playing and singing. I pulled Kevin back up to meet my eyes and winked at him. I turned away from the stage and headed back outside to my car.

I always get what I want.

Kevin's POV

(Fast forward 3 weeks; It is now a few days before spring break at peach creek.)

"Kevin!" Nazz ran up behind me, startling me and making me drop my books. "Oh, man I'm sorry! I didn't mean to spook you!" She laughed and knelt down, helping me pick up my books.

"It's alright, heh." I straightened my glasses and continued to walk with Nazz by my side.

"So, what're your plans for spring break?"

I haven't even thought about spring break. I've been so focused on school, and Bella. And Eddward. Since Bella's show, I haven't seen much of her at all. Not around the cul-de-sac or even at school. When I would see her, she avoided me at all costs. I can't express enough how much I despise Eddward for his obscene behavior three weeks ago. The scene just keeps replaying in my head. What he did disgusted me. But the thing that's even more disturbing? I keep finding myself think about it and I would get shivers. I started to get chills just now, thinking about it.

"Kev?" Nazz brought me back to reality.

"Yeah? Sorry. I honestly don't know what I'll be doing over spring break. I'll most likely be doing chores around the house. My parents are leaving over spring break."

"Aw, really? Where to?" I bit my lip, not wanting to actually tell her.

"Um, work related business." I smiled. My parents were going to vacation in Hawaii, and they didn't want me to tag along. They've already left without telling me. All they did was leave a note for me on the fridge saying 'Kevin, your father and I are taking a much needed vacation in Hawaii without you. Theres money in your account and plenty of food.'

"Well that's fun, I suppose." I laughed as we turned the corner of the hallway and I stopped dead in my tracks. 'Not today. Please not today..'

"Kevin, come on. He isn't going to bother you. He hasn't even spoken to you in like, two weeks." She grabbed my arm and pulled me down the hallway, pushing through people to get inside the classroom. I looked at Eddward as I passed him. He looked up for a brief moment to smile at me, then looked back down at his feet. 'What on Earth…'

For some reason, a part of me was upset that he hardly even acknowledged my presence. Once again, I mentally slapped myself for thinking that. How could I be upset that he didn't harass me?! As i walked into Calculus, I stopped in my tracks again because I was confronted by orange hair. She didn't notice me because she was writing in a notebook. I wanted to go talk to her, but I couldn't get the nerve to. She obviously was avoiding me because of Eddward. But why? It was just something very crude of him to do, and she didn't need to avoid me for it. Did he confront her? Or did she confront him? Did he threaten her? I put my head down and walked past her to my seat. I sat one row over and two seats behind her. All I could do was stare at her the entire class.

Class flew by, and Bella immediately starting packing up her stuff. I packed mine quicker than hers and finally walked up to her and tapped her on the shoulder.

"Um, Bella?" She turned around and gave me a look that said 'Why are you talking to me?'

"Yes?" She continued to pack her things.

"How, um.. are you doing?" She paused and looked at me.

"I'm great." She smiled and headed for the door.

No way, I wasn't letting her get away that easily.

"Bella, wait!" She kept walking, so I walked faster to catch up to her. Thank god she was wearing heels...

"I haven't seen you much in class, or around town." She looked straight ahead of her, not making eye contact with me at all. "Bella?"

She stopped walking and pulled me aside. "What do you want from me?" She crossed her arms, waiting for my answer.

"I uh..was just…" I squeezed my fists. "Why are you avoiding me?"

"I'm not avoiding you. I'm going to my next class." She started walking away again. I walked by her side trying to slow her down.

"Yes you are. Can you just tell me why? Please?" Her pace slowed down and she rubbed her forehead.

"Look, it's a long story. I'm not comfortable to tell you quite yet. But I'm honestly not avoiding you in particular. I'm just… Avoiding everything that'll cause me drama at this moment." I looked at my watch, seeing we had 3 minutes to get to class.

"Well, would you like to hang out over spring break? And we could um.. talk?" I rubbed the back of my neck and looked down, expecting rejection.

She sighed deeply and was silent for a few seconds. "Yeah, that sounds nice. I have a show this Sunday, so maybe afterwards I can stop by your house."

I felt my face flush a little at the thought of her wanting to come over. "Oh-okay. Sounds like a plan. I'll text you my address then?"

She sighed again. "Yep, fine with me. I have to get to the gym." She looked over at me with a look of sadness in her eyes. "See ya Sunday."

As she walked away, I felt as if I could finally breathe. I gave props to myself for finally getting over my nerves and talking to her. I just have a terrible feeling I'm not going to enjoy what she has to tell me…

On that note, I made my way into the cafeteria for study hall.

Edd's POV

I kept my distance from Kevin and that girl, watching them talk. I couldn't hear anything, but from both of their body languages, it seems that Kevin was just rejected in some sort. I smirked to myself and continued to follow him, knowing exactly where he was going: Study Hall.

'Pass the Chemistry lab, go left, go right. Wait, wait wait. Where is the dork going?'

I continued to follow him, making sure to keep my distance. At one point he turned around, so I ducked down behind a few people, pretending I dropped something. At the end of the hallway, he turned left. Turning right would take him straight to the cafeteria. Where the hell is he going? I walked down the hallway and turned left, nearly having a panic attack when I turned.

"Jesus Christ!" I yelped.

"Why are you following me, Eddward?" He crossed his arms and narrowed his eyes at me.

"I'm not following you, pum'kin." I smirked and he rolled his eyes. "Oh, whats this new attitude all about pum'kin?" I leaned closer to him, smiling. "It's kind of sexy." He pushed me away from him. Actually pushed me away. And I could see he immediately regretted doing that.

"I-i'm sorry…" I wanted to just say 'It's okay. Please just let me hold you..' But no. I let my brutality take over. I pushed him against the wall and got right in his face.

"You've got a lot of nerve doing that, Kevin." What the hell? I just called him Kevin.. I pushed him against the wall again.

"Ed-Edward please.." He bit his lip, wanting to say something. I eased off of him a little.

"Go on, say what you need to say." He straightened out his shirt and took a deep breath.

"What you did at Bella's show was uncalled for and very crude…"

I scoffed. "You're still hung up about this? It was just a kiss."

"I-i know that. But.. why?" He put his arms across his stomach and looked at his feet.

"I thought it was very obvious? I like you, dork."

He looked up at me, looking like he just got stabbed or something. All the color was drained from his face, and he stuttered.

"I already told you.. That I like someone."

I rolled my eyes and walked around him. "Yeah, that Beth chick, or whatever."

"Bella." He snapped back. His face turned a bright pink and I laughed.

"Like I care." I leaned close to him, my lips only centimeters from his. "If she knows whats best, she'll keep her distance from you."

He put his hands on my chest and I honestly felt my heart skip a beat. I moved closer to kiss him, but I was halted by him pushing me back a little. "Please… Eddward. All I'm asking you is to stop.."

I couldn't stand the look in his eyes. His eyes screamed that he was in need of something. That something was missing from his life. And I know for a fact I wanted to be that something. I stepped back, leaving about two feet in between us. Kevin took a deep breath and took off towards the cafeteria.

'That son of a…' I clenched my fists so tight, I thought my wrists were going to break. All I could do was walk away. I felt like a complete and total fool. That fucker made me look like an idiot.

"If you think I'm giving up on you, you've got another thing comin'." I pushed open the doors to the school entrance and left.

Kevin's POV

Sunday couldn't come fast enough. I was so giddy and excited to finally spend some time with Bella, I couldn't even contain myself. I made sure the house was spotless for when she came over. It was 8 pm now, and she said she'd be here around 10. I sat down on the couch and pulled my legs to my chest.

"What can i do for 2 hours?" I looked around my living room. I looked at the TV, not really wanting to tire my eyes out before Bella was here. I looked toward the dining room, then toward the kitchen. "I guess I could bake something…"

I smiled and jumped up. I remember Bella telling me she loved banana bread. "Perfect!"

I ran over to the kitchen and grabbed my apron. I got together all the essentials to make the banana bread. I began mixing all the ingredients together. The air was already filling the room with the aroma of bananas. I greased the bread pan and poured the bread batter in, the put it in the oven. I put my hands on my hip and smiled to myself.

"That should at least make her smile, I hope." I removed my apron and looked at the clock. It was only 8:34. "Ugh!" I groaned and plopped down in a chair. I pulled out my phone and just started playing Tetris. My eyes started to get really heavy. It was..hard..to even….keep….one…..open.

There was a loud buzzing and I jumped up, falling out of the kitchen chair. I rubbed my eyes and looked at the clock. The banana bread was already done! "I fell asleep?" I grabbed an oven mitten and pulled the bread out. It looked absolutely perfect. I set it on a cooling rack and smirked. "Only a little while before Bella gets here!" I looked at my attire, and decided a flour coated outfit wasn't really working for me.

I ran upstairs and rummaged through my clothes looking for the pants I wore to Bella's show. I remember her telling me that she liked me in them. So, how could I not wear them again? I quickly got dressed, brushed my teeth, put in my contacts, and threw on some cologne. I looked down at my phone to read the time. 10:07. I should expect her company soon!

I put my phone in my pocket, but it started buzzing with a text, from Bella. My heart started to race, and I'm not sure why exactly.

'I'm sorry Kev, but I can't make it 2night. Maybe next weekend.'

I felt my heart drop to my stomach. Since she blew me off tonight, there's not a chance she'll talk to you again.

'That's quite alright. I understand. Take care.'

I put my phone away and went back to the bathroom to take out my contacts. I got ready for bed, disappointed and upset. I changed into some pajamas and laid down. I was trying to keep Bella off of my mind, but when I wasn't thinking about her, I was thinking about Eddward.

When he was so close to my face in school, I resisted the urge to close the space in between us. I wanted to press my lips against his, more than I should've. I had to keep pushing him away because I was starting to get…"excited." And I didn't want him to know how weak I was. How vulnerable I was! I was getting weak in the knees, and it took everything in me to stand straight up and to hold my ground. No one has ever made me feel like that. I don't even know if Bella could make me feel that way.

I refuse to let myself believe that I am attracted to guys, let alone Eddward. I want to be attracted to Bella. I want to be closer to her. I want to hold her, to kiss her. To let her know everything is going to be okay. And that she'll always have someone her for her, even if she pushes me away.

I needed to put these thoughts to rest, so I could rest. I was in need of some deep sleep after all of this.

I was startled to the sound of my phone ringing. I yawned and looked over at my alarm clock that read 4:13 am. 'Who on earth is calling me at 4 am?' I was so tired I didn't even look to see who called.

"This is Kevin." I yawned again.

"Kevin?" The persons voice cracked a little when they said my name. I looked at my phone and saw that it was Bella. I sat straight up.

"Bella? What's the matter?" I could hear her softly sobbing in the background.

"Can I please come inside?" Inside? I stood up and looked out my window and saw a car in my driveway. How long has she been out there?

"Of course you can. I'll be right down!" I threw my phone on my bed and ran as fast as I could to the front door. I swung it open and there she was. I could literally feel my heart rip in two. Her eyes were swollen red and bloodshot. She had a bruise on her cheek with a scratch right over top of it. She was rubbing her arm. She probably has another bruise under her jacket. Who knows what else…

"Oh my god! What on earth happened to you?!" She started to limp inside and almost fell over, but I caught her and put her arm around my shoulder, moving her to my couch. She started to sob again. I couldn't handle seeing her like this.

"I got the living shit beat out of me Kevin…" I rubbed her back as softly as I could. I didn't want to hurt her anymore than she was already hurt.

"Who did this to you…?" I looked at her bruised cheek again. She began to tear up and looked the other way, wiping her eyes.

"I can't tell you who did this." She put her head in her hands and began to cry louder.

"Who could do such a thing to you?" Then it hit me. Anger began to rise inside of me. I clenched my fists and stood up looking down at her. "You tell me who did this to you!"

She looked up at me. "I fucking can't Kevin!" Her lips quivered. I looked through my front door that I left open. I looked across the street at his house.

"Tell me who did this to you! Now!" I began to raise my voice at her. She stayed silent. "TELL ME RIGHT FUCKING NOW ANNA BELLE!"

She immediately stopped crying and looked up at me. I quickly covered my mouth, shocked by what I just spurted out. "I-I'm so sorry.. I didn't mean to yell…" She was silent again, and I looked across the street once more. "Please tell me that Eddward didn't do this to you…"

"What? Who?" She wiped her eyes and lookd genuinely confused. "That guy that always bothers you?"

"Yes! Did he do this to you?"

"No, I've never spoke to the guy. Only when I sold him a ticket." She sniffled a little and wiped her eyes again. "It wasn't him."

She looked up in my eyes.

"It was my father."