Here's chapter 27, enjoy! :)

Bella's POV

Waking up the next morning after having that chat with edward I felt so much better. Talking to him felt like something had changed inside of my head. I really had been through so much and I hadn't spoken to really anyone about how any of it made me feel but being with the cullens I had opened up about more stuff than I ever thought I would.

Alot of things had happened in the past few weeks that I never thought possible.

1. Escaping my father

2. Telling somebody what he was doing

3. Going to the police

4. Sticking up for myself in front of the whole school

5. Edward kissing me and me telling him how I felt

So much had happened and I remember just a few weeks back how low and depressed I felt and now I felt so much better. I didn't feel lonely and I felt like I finally had the family ive always wanted. Things had definitely changed for the better and I just hoped that it would carry on getting even better.

Once I was showered and dressed, I made my way downstairs taking each step slowly knowing with my luck I'd probably end up falling down them. My clumsy seemed to amuse Emmett alot and he was always making fun of me if I was too trip over my own feet. I really was a hazard to my own health.

As I walked into the kitchen my nose was assaulted with the smell of pancakes and they smelled absolutely delicious! I could feel my mouth start to water.

'Morning Bella, you hungry? Do you want some pancakes?' Esme asked me when I walked in.

'Good morning, yes please they smell absolutely delicious' I told her which seemed to make her face break out In a beautiful smile. She looked so much like edward when she smiled. She was so beautiful, just like her son. I know they were actually blood-related but you could see where edward got his kind and caring nature from. I would definitely never get completely used to the kindness I was being constantly showed in this house.

'Here you go sweetheart, did you sleep well?' Esme asked me handing me a plate of the most delicious smelling pancakes with strawberries pieces on the top of them.

'Yes, thank you' I said truthfully. Last night after the talk with edward, i slept better than I had in a long time. A night for the first time without any nightmares making me feel so refreshed and ready to take on whatever the day had to throw at me. I didnt know what was going to happen at school today but I didnt care because for the first time in ages I felt strong enough to deal with it. I knew I probably wouldnt be even thinking this if it werent for edward and the others but I did truly feel like they couldnt hurt me no more. Well more like I wouldnt let them. I just hoped that I could stick to that. I want to be strong, I was sick of letting them rule my life all the time. It was time I had the chance to move on with my life and to have a new beginning one filled with love and happiness.

With that new goal in mind, I picked up my fork and took a bite of the pancakes in front of me and I nearly let out a moan of pleasure at how absoultely fantastic they actually were. They had got to be the best pancakes I had ever tasted. This I definitely could get used to. Esme was the best cook ever and every meal she cooked was better and better.

'These are amazing Esme, thank you' I told her giving her a big smile.

'Your welcome sweetheart' she told me giving me a smile just as big.

One thing I was entirely not used to was this feeling that was building inside of me. I couldnt stop smiling this morning and I hoped it would last forever. I only ever remembered one time when I felt this happy and that was when my mum was still alive and we used to spend all on our time together baking or doing one of her many new hobbies that she used to almost change ever month.

Thinking about some of the things she used to get involved in made me smile. That's definitely one of the biggest things that I missed about my mother. Her crazy hobbies always made me want to laugh and smile and she was always trying to get me and charlie involved and we always had the best time doing them. It was our family tradition and I missed that so much. I dont think I ever really came to terms or ever will come to terms with the death of my mother. I missed her every day even more and I would never forget the good times we spent as a family.

'Morning love' came edward's voice from behind me making me jump out of my thoughts. I turned towards him and smiled.

'Morning Edward' I told him. He walked over to me and wrapped me up in his arms and placing a gentle kiss on my forehead making my heart melt. looking into his eyes they twinkled with so much emotion mainly being love.

'How are you feeling this morning?' He asked me taking my hand and sitting next to me at the kitchen table. I was grateful that he took my hand as I didn't particularly want to lose the physical contact with him. It was quite silly but I had missed his touch even if it had only been a few hours.

'Much better, thanks to you' I told him. His smile grew wider at my words. God his smiles seemed to lit up the whole room and was definitely something I loved about him. Well I loved everything about edward. He was always there for me when I needed him and that made me feel safe being in his presence. I never thought I would be able to let another male touch me after.. I stopped myself I really didn't want to start thinking about that right now.

'No need to thank me. I'll be here for you always Bella' He told me and I smiled because I know he was telling the truth. How I could ever doubt that Edward or any of the cullens could hurt seemed very silly in this moment.

My emotions were so confusing. One minute I felt sad and upset and wanted my father back but then I feel this anger building up inside me at him. His words and actions haunt me every single moment and I hate him for that. I will never be able to forget what he has done to me.

I will have permanent scars both physically and emotionally to remind me everyday and for that I would never forgive him. I just hoped with the help of edward and the others I would someday feel normal and be truly happy again. That is the one thing I want to be able to have more than anything and I was starting to feel that being with this family.

'Bella, are you okay?' Edward asked pulling me out of my thoughts once more.

'Yeah, everything's fine. Just thinking about the fact that I've never felt this happy in a long time' I told him with a genuine smile.

'I'm glad to hear that Bella. There's nothing I want more than for you to be happy sweetheart' He told me before leaning in and giving me a quick but sweet kiss. God the fireworks that spread throughout my body seemed to multiple every single time he kissed me.

'I love you Bella, always remember that' he whispered in my ear before pulling back but keeping a firm grip on my hand.

'I love you too Edward' I told him. My smile grew even bigger when he told me he loved me. I still couldn't fully comprehend the fact that he actually loved me but you could see it in his eyes and the way they lit up when I told him I loved him too made me love him even more. I had only known him for a few weeks yet I felt like I had known him my whole life.

'Are you sure you want to go to school today, you don't have to you know?' Edward asked me and as tempting as staying at home and hiding away from everything I knew I had to face it sometime and I couldn't just keep running away. I had to be strong and be brave. God I had got through six years of abuse I should be able to be strong enough.

'Yes I know I don't have to but I need to. I know now that I can't keep running away from my problems anyway I will be fine. You will all be there for me and im done letting them hurt me.' I told him with certainty because although inside I was freaking out and my heart was beating so fast. I had to not let them do this to me no more.

'Only if your sure Bella. I'll be there every step of the way always, I promise. You are so brave and your strength keeps amazing me.' He said which made me blush. He kept saying things like this and I didn't really believe them completely. I wasn't strong well definitely not lately, I was barely able to go a day without crying. But in a way I knew I was a strong person. I had been through so much and didn't expect to get through it yet here I stood. It amazed even me.

'I'm sure, now come on otherwise we will be late' I told him taking his hand and walking to the car together.

When we arrived at the school I felt really nervous. I hoped that they would just leave me alone today and let me be happy. Amy and her gang was what I was most afraid because in many ways she was like my father and wouldn't leave things unfinished. She would get revenge for me standing up to her yesterday and I didn't even want to think what she would do.

Im sure edward won't let them hurt me but I was still afraid and that was exactly what I wanted not to be anymore. I had lived my whole life in fear and pain and I didn't want to have to do it no more.

We got out of the car and edward took hold of my hand and give me a reassuring smile and I felt slightly calmer knowing he was by my side. We were getting a few stares especially since we were holding hands but I couldn't care less. They could stare all they wanted to.

We made our way through the hallway and headed to class which we had together thank god. It was English and the teacher I actually liked as he was always nice to me before when I had no one.

As we sat down I noticed something different straight away. Nobody was really whispering or outright calling me names they seemed to actually just be ignoring me which was fine with me but still surprised me alot.

It actually brought a smile and a sense of hope to me. I never actually expected this to happen if I was being honest. I thought they would all just start laughing as soon as I finished my speech yesterday but it actually seems to of worked. I definitely regretted not doing it alot sooner maybe things would of been different in my life if I had done it much sooner.

I sometimes found myself wondering if things would of been different if I had friends and was liked by the students of this school. Would someone of noticed something was off about me sooner? I guess I would never get these answers and I know they didn't really matter but I would of liked to know that maybe things would of been slightly better. One could only hope couldn't they.

Once the class starts and we get told to do our work I get a piece of paper and quickly write a note to edward.

This feels so weird not having them say stuff about me, It feels strange but in a good way x I write before I hand it to him. A little smile forms on his mouth. He quickly writes back before pushing the peice of paper back to me.

I know it will probably take some getting used to love but it's a good thing and things will only start to get even better. You'll see x I realise this is the first time I have ever saw his handwriting and like everything else about him, it is gorgeous. I hoped he was right. Surely things couldn't get any worse than they already have been.

I hope so. I'm just going to go to the bathroom, I'll be right back x I write and hand it to him. He smiles and nods at me.
I raise my hand up to get the teacher's attention.

'Yes miss swan, how can I help?' The teacher asks.

'Can I go to the bathroom please?' I ask him shyly.

'Of course just don't be too long' he says which I smile to show im grateful for him letting me go. I squeeze edward's hand and tell him I love him quickly and walk out the room. I rush through the hallways scared that someone might corner me and start. I all but run until I get to the girls bathroom. I go in and do my business and quickly wash my hands and dry them.

I open the door of the bathroom and walk out and start to walk back to class when I get the feeling that im being watched. I start to quicken my pace when I feel somebody grab me from behind and I try to scream but they put a cloth to my mouth and the world around me slowly disappears...

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