Bella

That Monday all's i encountered was stares and whispers. It was worth it though. That weekend had been amazing. I could not believe that it had happened to me. Edward had shown me more of himself than i had ever known. We had spent that entire night in each others arms. His kisses trailed fire down my body. The next morning, we had spent time with his family. Esme was happy to see Edward so happy. She was all smiles that morning. I was glad that i was not the only one.

It had been a sad night when it was time for me to go home. I couldn't get away with another day away from home. I really didn't think anyone from my house would have noticed. My mother rarely was home herself and my dad rarely ever was sober enough to notice. I had to return and i was not enjoying it at all. Edward had held my hand the entire car ride home. When we had pulled into the driveway he had taken him in his arms. I loved nothing more than to smell his cologne of his shirt. He had kissed me for the hundredth time. I could never get enough of his kisses.

Monday was a whole different story. I had awoken early that morning to make myself look nice. I wanted people to remember me from that one night at Prom. I was feeling way better about myself than i had ever before. That night with Edward had proven that all my worries were stupid. It didn't matter what anyone else thought. As long as Edward wanted me, i was fine.

Edward had picked me up Monday morning to take me to school. He had asked me last night if he could which i assured him that was fine. When we pulled into the parking lot i almost didn't want to get out.

"Whats wrong Bella?" he asked me. His green eyes taking in my nervousness to open the door.

"Just nervous about today." i replied.

"Whatever for?" he said. I gave him an arched eyebrow. "Bella, don't worry about what others say. It really doesn't matter. As long as were happy, right?"

He leaned over and gave me another quick kiss. I almost lost myself in these moments. I pulled away and opened the door. I swear eyes followed me everywhere. I managed to make it through the first half of the day just fine. Edward met me after every class to walk me to my next one. It was very romantic. He even held my hand at every chance he could. That made my heart swell each time. I could practically smell the jealousy in the air.

No one said anything to me during my classes but i knew lunch time was coming. Edward had a different lunch period than i did. He left me at the door with a quick kiss and i went inside. I made my way toward the line and got a tray and simply let it be filled. I sat down at my usual table. Mike was sullen sitting near Jessica. All conversation stopped when i sat down. I acted as if nothing was wrong and just picked at my food.

"So you and Edward?" Angela said after a few moments of awkward silence.

"Yes." i said.

That appeared to break the silence. A few of the girls wanted to know how i had magically captured the hottest guy in school. The rest of the table ignored me completely. Lauren was shooting me evil glares but that was not anything new. Jessica was trying to capture Mike's attention. I needed to apologize to him. I had felt bad for just leaving him like that, but it was a chance of a lifetime. He had to realize that, right?

When the lunch bell rang i caught up to Mike.

"Hey, i just wanted to say i'm sorry for what happened the other night."

"For what? Ditching me at prom?" he says with scorn.

"Mike, listen it wasn't like that. I've had a thing for Edward for a long time now. We both feel the same way."

"Yeah whatever." he says and tried to walk away.

"Mike come on, you cant be that mad at me. I told you we were just going as friends." i say.

"Bella...I really don't care. I just thought it was messed up that he never wanted anything to do with you until he saw you with me."

"That's not really-"

"Yes it is," he says "He never looked at you until last night. When you were so pretty. Half of the guys in this school are now second guessing their thoughts."

"What do you mean?" i say. A little irritation coming out in my voice.

"Bella when you got here you were just some girl. You've been here for years and no one noticed. Not being mean, just saying how it is. I welcomed you into the group without you looking like you did. Next thing you know, prom comes around, and he suddenly decides he wants you. Half of the guys now are reevaluation their decisions. I just think its messed up is all."

"That's not how it is Mike!" i say a little loudly.

"Well that's how it seems to me! I thought you were pretty before you dolled yourself up. I asked you to prom because i could see you for what you were. And now that Romeo comes along, i got dropped? I thought you of all people know better than to be swayed by a pretty face like that. Hes bad news."

I pushed past him and made my way to my next class in a mood. I couldn't believe what he had said to me. None of that was true. Edward had been into me from the start. Is that what people thought? Was that Edward only wanted me because i had actually looked like a real girl? That somehow putting make up on and doing my hair now made me a female? What kind of crap was that? And the part about the other guys reevaluating their decisions was just utter crap.

Mike was just jealous. Like everyone else it seemed. The more i looked, the more i noticed the angry glares from a lot of girls. They were all jealous that i had Edward. I wondered if he was getting any looks today? Why were people acting so stupid? What did it matter who i was with? Shouldn't they be worrying about who they are with? I couldn't wait for this day to be over. I couldn't stand all the looks i was getting.

Art class rolled around and i was a little anxious. Edward couldn't meet me because his class was all the way on the other side of the school. I walked there myself and took a seat in our usual seats. The art teacher was busy writing away inside his class schedule. The bell had not rung yet. I tapped my pencil on the desk and waited for Edward to show up. I felt a hard tap on my shoulder. I turned around into the face of the devil.

"So how did you do it?" Rosalie asked. Her narrow hands on her hips. Her eyes were angry and i couldnt blame her.

"How did i do what?"

"Bewitch Edward. What did you do? Blackmail him or something?" she asked.

"No he happens to like me." i say.

She laughed at that. "Don't kid yourself Bella. He only wants you because your desperate. An easy lay."

I didn't answer her. I wasn't giving her the satisfaction. She stood there trying to be all tough but i could see underneath it. She was jealous too.

"Everyone knows a man like that doesn't want someone like you. Men like that belong with girls like me." she said, "No one in their right mind would choose you over me. So what did you do?"

I ignored her. Luckily the bell rang. Rosalie had no choice but to go sit down. I let my shoulders relax as she walked away. It was almost the end of the year. Only a week left until school was out. I would only have to deal with this a little bit more. Edwards arrival took my mind off of things. He entered late as he always did. Our art teacher never seemed to mind. He took his seat next to mine and immediately grabbed for my hand.

We spent the rest of the period talking among ourselves. My journal was now almost completely filled. He had been doing work on his as well, he still wouldn't let me see.

"Its almost the end of the year. I have to see sometime." i say.

"Soon." he replied.

When the end of the day arrived, i was more than grateful. I walked to his car with a smile on my face. It had been a weird kind of day but i would take anything this life had to throw at me. I had Edward to comfort me. Edward Cullen was actually mine. It seemed to good to be true. He had liked me over anyone else. He had chosen me over anyone else. It was a miracle all in itself.

I met him at his car and he pulled me into a hug. His strong arms wrapped around me in a comforting way. I leaned into him and just enjoyed the moment. He pulled away and we got into the car. He pulled out of the parking lot and started for my house.

"How was your day?" he asked.

"Eventful." i reply.

He laughed, "yeah mine too."

"Did you get weird stares too?" i asked.

"Weird stares? No, i got questions upon questions."

"Why is our relationship so important to other people?" i ask.

"Probably because they see us and want what we have. They wonder why they too cant have it."

"Well maybe they should stop trying to butt into our relationship and go find one of their own." i say. He smiles and takes my hand.

"Don't let it get to you. Pretty soon school will end and nobody from school will matter much."

"Except you." i say.

"Yes, except me and you. I just brush it off. This world is full of people who will destroy what they cannot have. They would rather everyone be miserable."

We spent the rest of the ride talking about random things. When we got to my house i really didn't want to leave him. I leaned across the seat and took him into my arms. I could never get enough of just being with him. I kissed him softly on his lips and rested my head on his shoulder.

"Can you believe it took us a whole year to get to this point?" i say into his ear.

"I regret not a minute of it. Except, i do wish i would have kissed you sooner. Then i would have had more time with you."

I smiled and leaned away. I said my good byes and went into the house. My father was out banging stuff around in the garage and my mother was no where to be seen. I couldn't stop smiling from ear to ear. Edward's kisses were still very real on my lips. I missed him already. So many thoughts were going off inside my head. The day ended too soon for me. I wanted more time with him. I wanted to be around him at all times. Didn't he realize this? I hoped that he felt the same way that i did. I was in love with him and he was all i ever wanted. Now that i had him, i just couldn't believe it. Edward was mine.

No matter what anyone said, i was happy and i deserved to be. We had both found each other and we both wanted the same things. We wanted to be accepted for who we were, our past included. We came from different walks in life but we were the same inside. There was nothing anyone could do that would tear us apart. We were meant to be. And sooner or later, everyone else would see that.

All's it takes is a little bit of time.

Authors note: Sorry for the wait.

More to come in the following days.

Stay tuned, and thanks so much for the support.

I hope to finish this fan fic soon enough, and i was thinking about a sequel lol.

Don't know yet.