Hale

Hale 23

Chapter 23

(longest chapter so far guys!)

"Hey, we don't have to go to school today E, we can just go home and call in sick if you want." I stared at my best friend who was standing by the closed door in Rosalies room. The blonde had left us for a moment to discuss what would happen to me. It felt nice knowing they were ready to fight Delilah but they don't my secrets or how badly my relationship was with her. Sighing at the thought of hiding once more I shook my head no and firmly, to the best of my abilities told Perla that we would be going to school with the Cullens of course. Seeing her shake her head in dismay I continued to get dressed. Right before leaving the room she gave me a quick hug and handed me a pocket knife. 

After dressing in my ripped jeans, blue button down and a v neck sweater I had applied minimal makeup. It was only 7:05 and I had a few minutes to spare before having to go to school, so I took advantage of the great view Rosalie had of the woods. "It's a beautiful view isn't it?" A voice startled me. Looking back I see Rosalie standing there leaning against the door frame in her grey blazer and dark grey jeans. Her hair so perfectly neat in their curls. I had all night and morning long to think about what I could do in my situation with Delilah and Rosalie and I've made a decision. 

"Rosalie, come here." I said turning back to the glass window that took up a whole wall. To that she obliged. Standing a tad bit taller than me she looked over, waiting for me to say something. Taking one last deep breathe I began my speech, "I'm not sure what's going to happen with Delilah, but if you're willing to gamble your time with me then I maybe we could try and work out something." Tearing my eyes from the fog covered trees I faced the blonde. "Okay that sounds really bad. It sounded better in my head. What I'm trying to say is. Delilah has been the holder of my life for the past three years. Anything I do or did or say had to go through her. Any decision I made was ultimately hers too. I was her girl. Her property. I don't know what will or if I'll ever be rid of her but I do like Rose. I like you a lot. I don't want you to think I'm only saying this to use you as a past time, only to return to Delilah because you are hell of a lot better than her. Without a doubt in my being. From the little time I have spent with you, you've made me feel so much more than Delilah has, thats over the coarse of 3 years. I like you so much it scares but being with you makes me feel protected and cared for in the strangest way. I'm not using you for protection from Delilah. I'm not using you at all. I guess I'm being selfish right now asking you this but I really would like to figure out what we are. If you don't feel that same way anymore then I totally understand and I'll back off completely." I rambled running out of breath. Rosalie still stood, examining me.  My heart beating nearly out of my chest and the acid from my stomach crawling up to a point where I wanted to puke waiting for Rosalie to say something.

"You don't have to worry about Delilah okay? And I don't think that Eden. I know your words are genuine and so are your intentions." She responded but never giving me a firm answer on whether we could figure us out or not. The anxiety still fooled me as I bore my eyes into hers searching for some sort of answer. Silence took over the room and it seem as if the air was being sucked out making it harder to breathe. Standing there, silence only made my heart beat louder, harder and faster. Though I was hoping she would say yes to us, a part of me knew that I most likely missed my shot with Rose. 

"Let's go guys!!!" I heard Perla yell from the bottom of the stair. Internally dying on the inside I gather myself together and headed to the door only after nodding at Rosalie. It didn't seem like she has anything else to say so I'll take that as my cue to leave. Trying to cover up the slightly massive heart break and pain caused by myself I smiled through it bidding Esme goodbye and getting into my car. Kate, Perla and Rosalie rode with me but this time of all times, Perla sat in the front passenger seat.