Trella: Battling Memories

Hiding Out

It had been 3 weeks after the incident, and Bella had been set free from the "prison" (her nickname for the hospital). Troy had explained what had happened to their friends, and Bella realized that, at the moment, she'd never been hugged that many times within the same hour. They were all so relieved that she was okay, but no one could avoid the elephant in the room.

"So what are we gonna do?"

They all looked at Newt, confused.

Sawyer frowned. "Well, what do ya mean by that, Newt?"

"What if Charlie goes after Bella again?"

Troy stepped forward. "I won't let that happen."

Newt shook his head. "Troy that's sweet and all, but Charlie had a gun. You'd be bringing fists to a gun fight."

"Well, then can't Bella just stay at home 'till police catch Charlie," Sophie asked.

"Doesn't Charlie know where Bella lives?" This time, it was Pepper who spoke.

"Yeah, he does. He picked me up for the dance," Bella said sadly. "So where do I stay?"

Newt glanced over at Troy. "I think now is where you come in, Troy."

Everyone looked at him, confused. "Newt," Sawyer asked. "What are ya babblin' about now?"

"Charlie doesn't know where I live. Bella can stay with me," said Troy, finally understanding Newt's genius plan.

They all turned to Bella, who looked deep in thought. "It might actually work. Troy, call your mom and ask."

"On it." He picked up his phone and left the room. They sat in comfortable silence before Bella spoke up.

"Guys?"

They all looked at her. "Y'all are the best friends a girl could ask for, and you have all stayed by my side throughout both of my recoveries. I just wanna say thanks."

They all smiled and made their way around her so they could have a group hug. Just then, Troy walked back into the room.

"Great news, Bella can-"

He paused as he saw the position the rest of the gang was in.

"You didn't wait for me," he asked with a pout.

Bella smirked. "Aww, come here ya big baby," she said as she held out her arms. Troy joined in on the hug, and the teens let themselves forget all of their worries for a moment.
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Troy and Bella arrived at Troy's house around 8:00 that night. She followed him up into the guest room.

"So here is where you'll be staying. This room is right next to mine, so if you need anything, just give me a holler."

She smiled and took his hands in hers as she faced him. "Troy, I can't tell you enough how thankful I am that you're doing this for me."

"Bella, it's absolutely no problem. I protect the people I love-" he immediately froze. Did I just say that? Did I really just SAY THAT?!

Bella was speechless. He loves me too? Bella was ecstatic. HE LOVES ME TOO! She did a little dance in her head. This is so great! Does this mean we're lovers? Nah, too soon. But I can't believe he loves me! Her thoughts were interrupted when she saw how scared Troy looked. Does he not think I love him back?

Troy, on the other hand, was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I am such an idiot. Why would I say that? She doesn't love me, she's Bella freakin' Dawson. Way to go Troy. You've literally just ruined this great thing you had going. Maybe if I leave now, she'll forget about it tomorrow. He removed his hands from her grip and shoved them into his pocket.

"Well, it's getting late, so I'm just gonna go."

Troy then turned and speed walked out of the room, leaving Bella alone with her thoughts.

What the hell?
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To say Bella was livid would've been an understatement. She'd been processing what had happened for the past hour. Who the hell does he think he is? Telling me he loves me, then just leaving? Well, he's not gonna get away with this.

Not on my watch.

Meanwhile, Troy was pacing back and forth in his room. What do I do? Oh god, I'm not prepared for this. Who am I kidding, Bella won't forget! She's..... Bella. It just doesn't happen. How much does a plane ticket cost? Maybe I can get outta here before she notices.

His thoughts were rudely interrupted as his room door slammed open. He turned his head so quickly that he swore he got whiplash. There, standing in the doorway, was the blonde beauty who had been invading his thoughts.

"Bella-" he began, but never got to finish because Bella started to march towards him.

"Oh, shut up," was the last thing she said before she grabbed the collar of his shirt and yanked him down to her level, crushing her lips against his. The kiss was in no way soft and or tender. It was full of passion. His hands wrapped around her waist, and she wrapped hers around the back of his neck, both trying to be as close as humanly possible. There was to be no space between them. Bella furiously moved her lips against his, trying to convey her message. I love you too. Why can't you see that? Troy, was kissing back with the same amount of desperation. Who knows if I'll ever be able to do this again?

They finally pulled away, after a couple minutes, and just stared into each other's eyes. Bella moved her hand up to his cheek.

"Troy. I love you too," she said, staring lovingly into his deep brown eyes.

"Bella, you don't have to say that. If you don't really love me-"

She silenced him by pressing her lips against his again, but more softly this time. More intimate.

"Troy, I've felt this way ever since the second hospital stay. I had no idea you felt the same."

Now Troy was the speechless one. She loves me too? She actually loves me back?!

He couldn't help it anymore. He, for the third time that night, locked lips with Bella. It was a picture perfect moment. I am never, letting her go. I love Bella, and I'll never love anyone else.

That's a promise.
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Heyooo!!! There's chapter 10.
They finally admitted their love for each other!!
It's about time! 😉
But I wonder... Two people in love, that know they're in love, staying in the same house.
That could get interesting.....
Haha hope you guys liked it, and sorry for taking a while to update!
Comment and let me know!!
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