Bella's POV

When I got to school the next morning, all eyes were on me and my new arm candy. No one could believe my new look nor that I moved on from Edward so fast... and I didn't blame them. Edward and I were inseparable. But that was then and this is now. And right now, I'm with Kyle, and loving every second.

"Bella?"

I looked in the direction my name was called and saw Mike standing there dumbfounded.

"You look... amazing." he said, seizing me up and down. Kyle took me by the hand and pulled me away. And I couldn't help but laugh. Seeing Kyle jealous was cute.

But he couldn't blame Mike for looking. He always had a crush on me and the new outfit Kyle helped me pick out was a lot more revealing than what I usually wore. I was surprised I actually had a figure under all those baggy clothes.

"Relax," I told Kyle once we were alone behind the school building. "You know I would never go for Mike," I laughed.

He realized I was right and half smiled.

"Yeah, but... your mine and I don't want that Cullen boy to try and steal you back. I've had my heart-" I cut him off.

"Edward Cullen is nothing to me anymore. He's a complete jackass... I just really wish I didn't have to see his face anymore," I explained, serious now.

Kyle looked taken back by my sudden outburst. And honestly, so was I. It was the first time I'd been able to think his name, let alone say it, with out hurting.

Kyle's face then turn somber and I knew I offended him and I instantly felt bad.

"I'm sorry," I told him. "It just... He's a touchy topic."

He didn't say anything when he pulled me into kiss. It was the first sign of affection I've had from someone other than my dad in a long time. I felt wanted but still not quiet belonged. What I was looking for was love and this isn't what I thought it would feel like. Kyle made me happy but when I as I hugged him, it felt like I was hugging my brother.

In that moment, I realized, he wasn't the one. Nor were we meant to be a couple even just for our remaining high school years. Instead he was here to comfort me in my time of need I just wish I could tell him that without breaking his heart. I didn't want to lead him on.

"Kyle there's something I need to say..." I started.

I wanted to say it but the look he was giving me made it hard. His big, blue eyes stared at me intently, just waiting. I opened my mouth to say something but a entirely different sentence came out.

"I love you."

His eyes widened.