Thank you for the continuing support! I've decided not to care about the amount of reviews or views while writing this story because it's such a fun one to write! To those few who do review, thank you so much! I love reading your thoughts!
I've managed to write this in 45 minutes just to give it to you a day early. Well not anymore, it's 2:30am here, but you know what I mean!
I've also decided that this story will be in Edward's POV seeing as the song is from a male's pov.
Enough of my rambling, enjoy the chapter!
EPOV
We finished watching the movie just as mom and dad opened the door.
"Bella sweetheart, you dad needs to speak to you, he's downstairs." Mom said in a low voice. Why is she whispering? "The rest of you stay here, understand? We'll be back shortly and will tell you what happened." We nodded, but I wanted to know what was going on right now, not later on.
When the bedroom door closed and we heard mom, dad, and Bella walk down the stairs, I jumped from my seat and went to follow them. Em, of course being the oldest one, stopped me.
"Ed, you heard mom, we need to stay here, it's a private meeting." He shook his head.
"I have to use the washroom." I said, opening the door and closing it behind me. Once I was in the hallway, I tip-toed to the edge of the stairs where I could hear what they were saying.
"Bella, I'm so sorry I have to tell you this but Renee, mommy, is gone." Bella's dad said. I was confused, gone where?
"Gone where daddy?" I could tell from her voice she was crying, what a baby!
"She left us baby girl, she's moving to Florida with her new boyfriend. I'm so sorry princess, I wish she didn't do this to us."
"Why, daddy? Why did she leave without saying good-bye?" She sniffed.
"I don't know baby girl, I'm sorry I wish I could make it all better." Was her dad crying too?
I lost my balance when I heard the door open behind me and fell face first on the hard floor, "Oof."
"Edward! Get back in here." Em yelled but whispered at the same time. When I didn't move, he walked towards me and picked me up.
"No, wait, put me down Em!" But he didn't listen and took me back to Ali's room then stood against the door. Ugh, brothers! I crossed my arm and sat in the beanbag chair, he's no fun.
*2 years later, age 12, First day of school*
EPOV
"Edward, time to get up for school!" My mom called from outside my bedroom door. "You too Emmett. Your sister has been up since six am."
I called out to let her know I was awake but I've been up since then as well. My first day of grade seven, I can't believe I'm going to Forks High! Finally hot girls! I thought as I kicked the covers off and started to get dress.
I opened the door the same time Em did, his room as across the hall from mine, "Ready for Forks High little brother?" he asked laughing.
"I was born ready." I said and walked down the stairs and towards the kitchen where mom and Ali were eating breakfast.
"It's here Edward, the day is finally here! Me and Bella are finally going to Forks High. Now we can try out for the volleyball team and cheerleading squad. Oh, and we don't have to go on any more kiddie fieldtrips. Isn't it exciting?" I just nodded my head because I didn't catch half of what she just said, but plastered a smile on my face just so she wouldn't repeat herself.
"Sure, awesome."
"Oh come on, tell me that you're not excited?" Ali held onto my hand which was on the counter.
"I am Ali, but I can contain my excitement." I chuckled when she pouted and crossed her arms.
"Oh Edward, let your sister have her fun." Mom said with a smile.
Just as I was about to reply, there was a soft knock on the door. Ali jumped from her seat, shouting "I got it!" as she ran towards the door.
Ali walked into the kitchen where we were eating breakfast, with someone following behind her. Ugh, Smella, I mentally rolled my eyes when I saw it was just her. One of my friends at school came up with that nickname for her and I liked it so that is what I call her now, when there's no adults around of course.
"Good morning Bella, are you hungry?" Mom asked with a smile. Why do she have to be so nice to her all the time? Smella's even more annoying than Ali.
"No thank you, Mrs. Cullen, I already ate at home." She smiled at my mom stood next to Ali, which meant she was now directly across from me.
"How many times do I have to tell you, call me Esme." Mom said shaking her head with a smile. "Finish up, I'll be right back." We nodded in reply.
I waited until mom went out of the room to speak to Smella. "Nice sweater Smella, did you get it at Smelly are us?" She just frowned.
Em punched me in the shoulder. I thought he was happy about what I just said, but instead he frowned too and shook his head. I looked towards Ali who was also frowning at me. What? It was supposed to be funny?
"That wasn't nice Ed, leave her alone. Besides Bella is cool." He said Bella's name funny and went back to eating his French toast.
"Whatever." I said and walked out of the room after grabbing my backpack. I headed towards the door but was stopped by my mom holding a camera.
"Ah, ah, mister. Picture first, this is a big moment for us." She was smiling, again! How can she be so happy this early in the morning? I groaned loudly and crossed my arms, waiting while she called for Ali.
When Ali was standing beside me, I wrapped an arm around her tiny waist and she did the same, wrapping her arm around mine. For my mom's sake I smiled for the camera, but one the flash went off, I was off towards the door again. I heard Ali call Smella over for a picture just as I was leaving the house.
"We're going to be late for the first day of school, come on!" I yelled towards them where they were now taking selfies with Ali's new phone she got for her birthday. I rolled my eyes and just laughed as my sister, girls.
*The next day…*
Beep, beep, beep, be-
I hit my annoying alarm clock with my hand as I rolled over in my bed. The first day of school was a bore as always. Having Jasper in the same class made it a little better, but I also had Smella and Ali in the same class too.
I looked at the time on my clock and noticed the date, September thirteenth, why is that date so familiar? I thought about it for a minute but when I couldn't figure it out I just shrugged and started getting ready for school.
Just as we were finished our breakfast and about to leave for school, Ali jumped up from her seat at the breakfast bar. She ran into the living room and then returned seconds later with a half dozen balloons tied onto a dark blue gift bag with light blue paper stuff coming out of the bag, wait, is it someone's birthday today? I looked at her confused, and when she noticed she just smiled.
"It's Bella's birthday today, how could you forget?" Ali kissed mom good-bye then skipped towards the door, the balloons trailing behind her.
"Yeah Ed, how could you ever forget?" Em laughed and walked towards the door. I followed Em's lead and grabbed my bag on the way out. Mom stopped me for her kiss, as per usual, and wished me a good day at school. I nodded just to make her happy as I closed the door.
Ali was standing outside Smella's house as we waited for her, slow as usual. I sighed loudly causing Ali to glare at me but I just shrugged her off. Just as I was about to announce that I was leaving, she opened the front door of her house and gasped loudly.
"Ali!" She squealed, "Oh my goodness, you know I don't like surprises! And I told you not to get me anything." She hugged Ali and accepted the gift bag.
I crossed my arms and leaned again the fence as she opened the gift. Just as she pulled something out of the bag, my phone beeped telling me I had a text message. Before I got a chance to read it I heard Smella squeal again, jeez save my eardrums.
"You got it? You actually got it!" I looked towards her to see what she was so excited about and saw it was the same jean jacket Ali got for her birthday but in a light blue color. Ali's was dark blue and they had spent hours obsessing over it at our party.
"Of course I got it silly! You said you loved that jacket, and we can match now!" Ali hugged her again and then they finally decided it was time to leave for school.
School dragged on and nothing exciting happened until the lunch bell rang and I walked into the cafeteria. Some of the girls in eighth grade were standing around in a circle which was weird, I mean who even does that? As I got closer I heard a soft cry and a set of shoes in the middle of the circle. Wait, is that…? Oh my gosh, it is!
Before I knew what I was doing, I ran up to them, "Leave her alone!" I yelled and pushed my way into the middle of the circle of girls where Bella was curled into a ball on the floor. "Bella, grab my hand." I said as I reached towards her. She looked up at me with red eyes and finally grabbed onto my hand. Once she was standing behind me, I turned to face the eighth graders. "Don't ever pick on Bella again."
"Or what? What are you going to do pep-squeak?" The girl with brown hair asked, crossing her arms in front of her.
"Or you'll have me to deal with." I heard Em's voice next to me, and I stood a little taller to match his stance. We shared a smile when the girls just nodded their head and mumble an apology.
I turned towards Bella who was still hiding behind me when all the girls went back to their table. Her eyes were still puffy and red and I could tell when was trying to hold back tears.
"Come on, let's eat our lunch outside." Em said, noticing my hesitation. Bella nodded and was about to follow him when she stopped and turned to face me.
"Thank you Edward." She said, and just before she turned around again, I could see her cheeks turn pink. I just saved Bella Swan, and I didn't call her Smella. Whoa, is this what it feels like to be in love?
So, what do you think? I've realized as I was writing this that I write faster when I'm angry about something or at someone. This evening/night was a crazy one but it gave you guys another chapter a day earlier than planned so you can thanked the person that made me so pissed off for that.
Can't wait to hear your thoughts! And the next chapter might just be posted tomorrow once I wake up and get my creative juices flowing!
Much love,
Mady xx